Finished!!

The japanese kimono quilt that I have been trying to finish is done at last!! No pictures yet but I'm very pleased. Even the dodgy quilting doesn't bother me so much anymore - I need to remember that what I see close up whilst working on it is not what others or even I see when it's finished.

A sad day for Victoria

It's a sad day here for Victoria today as the full impact of the fires that began yesterday during our hottest day on record (47.9 degrees where I live) is revealed. The death toll is currently 65 and rising and the number of homes lost is approximately 700. The damage is breathtaking and the stories of struggle and survival have brought tears to my eyes on several occasions.

My thoughts are with those affected as well as those fighting the fires. I have been involved in fighting bushfires (I was a support person, not actually fighting them) and it's painstaking and exhausting work. All resources are thrown into the fight leaving little in reserve.

A friend of ours has a house near to an area that is affected and they evacuated last night. They've gone back today but are still in danger so we have everything crossed that they will be safe.

There aren't any fires near us at present - we hope too that it stays that way.

First day at school

No, not me...

See Jeana's post here about Eowyn's first day at school - complete with new bag!!

Eowyn's Bag

So here it is, the finished article... Spick and span and ready for delivery - and it was well received.

Adjustable straps - padded for comfort

Internal zipper pocket for special stuff

Drink bottle pockets on each side (well one drink bottle - one for other special stuff)

I think that I might give this bag another go....

Almost there...

The bag is now finished and ready for delivery to Jeana and Eowyn. I want them to see it first so I'm only posting this cryptic picture of the straps. More photos to come. I must say I am very please with how it turned out.