Spoilt Rotten!

A weekend retreat of a different kind found Mr Floss and Me in Central Australia.
We flew to Ayres Rock Resort and within 1/2 hour we were walking around Kata Tjuta (the Olgas)…. drinking champagne at sunset while watching the colours of the desert change on Uluru….then dining at a BBQ beside the famous rock!

Day 2 - a walk around the base of Uluru.... just 10 kilometres!! ...then another 2klms to catch our bus to another sunset viewing.

Day 3 - was my birthday, so.. before sunrise we were on a coach to Kings Canyon. (just a 3 hour drive)
What an Awesome day…walking the rim (only 6 klms this time) after a 500 step climb to the top!!
Another sunset on Uluru…Then dinner at Sails Resort topped off a fantastic day!

Day 4 - A quick walk out to the camel farm and a ride on a camel!… I want one!..I didn't realise how lovely and clever camels are! A baby called Milkshake wanted to suck our fingers. She was so cute!

One of the best things about having a birthday is having secret sewing sisters… and receiving lovely parcels of fabric!!  Thank you so much to those girls for spoiling me with delicious fabrics. (and other yummy treats)

I was sorry to miss the Chook Shed's birthday celebrations but I did manage some stitching on the plane and coach… It's amazing what we will do to get our stitching fix.
The only  souvenir  I bought was some aboriginal print fabric!!… I was pretty impressed to find fabric in the desert!!

 

I just don't know how I will top this birthday next year!!

Till next time
Cheers Floss

Paper Piecing fun

Now for some stitching news….
My little class of english paper piecers at Finders Keepers are doing really well and coming up with some fantastic results.

Our first class we made hexagon cushions

Our 2nd class we fussy cut!

Then we used diamonds to make tumbling blocks

 

Pam has progressed from her L's and now has an EPP addiction!!

Last week we started making a bag using the quilt as you go technique.

 While some of the group are making hexagon bags.

I'll fill you in later with their results!

This is an old picture but I want to show you Chelsea's Lolly Pop Tree quilt -(Kim Mclean)
It looks fantastic in repro fabrics  - hasn't she done a great job!

I thought the girls at Finders Keepers were mad (or desperate) when they asked me if I would teach a class. But we have a lovely group of ladies and are having a lot of fun!
I'll keep you posted on our classes progress.

till next time
Cheers
Floss

A Proud day

Instead of a block-a-month … I think I'm doing a blog-a-month!!
Its been One month since my last post…whoops!

I've been doing my usual running all over the place… and I'm never home..
Friday I was in Sydney for DD2's Graduation as a Juris Doctor of Law, from Sydney Uni… YAY!!

 Unfortunately Mr Floss was out of the country but we managed to celebrated in style with a big night out in the city ... my 3 girls and childhood bestie, Louise, and 2 of the boyfriends.  

'Vivid' was on… A spectacular display of lights on city buildings and famous icons. 

The city was buzzing…we had such a fabulous night! 

It was a great way to celebrate the end of years of study and the start of a brilliant career! 

If you can get to the city…(Sydney, that is!) ….Vivid is on every night until 9th June

till next time

Cheers

Floss