Kerryswainscottage

Remember last years Olive harvest, I soaked then and marinated them for 6 months, they turned out really yummy, not that many of them left, well its harvest time again. I have read that Olive trees have a really good crop one year then a not such good crop. Last year I picked 10kilos off my largest tree this year only about one kilo, but wow they are huge big olives. Gosh you feel good when you harvest fresh produce from your own garden.

Just thought I would share with you my Rose of Sharon that has been in full bloom now for about 6 weeks, it is amazing - day one the flowers are white, day 2 they are light pink and day 3 they are dark pink - it usually doesn't flower until the end of April and then usually gets hit by an early frost - not sure why it has been flowering for so long this year - maybe it has something to do with the mild summer.
Whats flowering in your garden at the moment???.
Kerry

If you look hard you can see Sue Daley surrounded by lots of ladies - all very keen to learn as much from Sue as possible - Looking forward to having Sue back for GDITC 2013

Another great group of ladies enjoying themselves at GDITC. Thanks to all those who travelled from far and wide to attend this year, it was certainly a wonderful 2 groups - over 170 ladies from as far north as Rockhampton, and south the Borassa Valley and everywhere in between.

Girls Day in the Country all over for another year

Girls Day in the Country 2012 was a wonderful success, the hall was filled with lots of very excited women both Saturday and Sunday, I know they learnt lots about English paper piecing, Sue was so happy to share her knowledge and techniques with everyone. We decorated the hall with lots of Sue's amazing quilts,

Girls Day in the Country 2012

Hi everyone, only 3 more slips and Nundle will come alive with lots and lots of ladies will start arriving here for the weekend to participate in this years Girls Day in the Country. I know there are so many very excited women out there who look forward to this weekend each year. As well as workshops both Saturday and Sunday, we will also be holding a trunk show Friday and Saturday evenings which should be a wonderful way to kick start the weekend, those attending will no doubt fall in love with so many of Sue's gorgeous designs.

I have been so busy preparing all the bags for the workshops, cutting kits, making table decorations, cooking morning and afternoon teas as well as supper that I just haven't found time to blog, so to those who have rang to check that I am Ok thanks for your concern - alls well just flat out. I am still having troubles uploading photos so sorry I can tease you all with some preparation photos. Safe travels to you all I look forward to catching up with lots of friends as well as making new one 's this weekend.

I am sure there will heaps of blog posts as the weekend roll's on from many of the bloggers attending.

Kerry

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Sorry I am a day late but the winner of my $50 voucher to celebrate my Blog Birthday is comment number 12 - Meredith

Your voucher will be in the mail tomorrow - happy shopping

Kerry

6th Blog Birthday give away

Well I knew my blog birthday was coming up but I was surprised a few minutes ago when I pulled out my blog book to read my very first post was on Thursday 16th Feb 2006. Wow lots have been shared on here since then.

To all my reader I would like to give you the opportunity to win a $50 gift voucher in the shop - all you have to do is leave a comment and let me know which post over the last 6 years you have enjoyed reading. I will draw the prize next Wednesday evening.

Good luck and thanks for sharing the past 6 years with me.

Kerry

Paper Bag quilts/photos in previous post

Over the past 6 months a small group of us have been working on our latest paper bag quilts/friendship quilts. The rules this time around were interputed by each individual in a variety of ways. These quilts are row by row quilts with the owner making the first row to set the theme for the quilt. This row is somwhere in the middle of each row. Everyone was thrilled with what they received back, I look forward to seeing how they all finish them off. I am sure you will agree that they all look great. Well done ladies. Our next one is going to be a block exchange which should be heaps of fun - this will start in March.

Thanks for sharing these wonderful quilts with me

Kerry

Paper bag quilts