The map's a bit blurry but the best I could find (not many of them had Houhora on the map!).
No, I was not directly affected.
Yes, I live at the other end of the country.
But still it hurts.
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| Looking for dinner |
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| The only family photo we got - without ED |
I needed a car project so started a cardie for Lily. It's the same pattern as some of the wee cardies I made when the babies were newborn (*here* on Ravelry). I'm not sure whether I'll carry on and finish it now, or leave it for our next road trip in a couple of weeks time.
My sewing machine has been a little idle the last week or so, but yesterday I stitched up some heart blocks. These are in response to the call for blocks to make quilts for those affected by the Christchurch killings. The facebook group Kiwiquilters is hoping to make at least 100 quilts.
A small thing to do, but a something all the same.
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| Greens were asked for, plus some coloured blocks for rainbow quilts. A few minutes sewing will see the bottom ones finished. |
After finishing my first two Foxley Village applique blocks I have spent some of my evenings lately catching up on my mystery quilt stitcheries. (Not Even A Mouse).
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| Block Two |
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| Block Three |
One last thing to do before I sign off and carry on my day {it's Ganma day for me today :-)} and that is to announce the winners of the draws from my previous, book bloghop, post.
Julie was the winner of the book, Test It! by Sherri Noel.
Cecilia was the winner of the Aurifil thread.
Congratulations ladies, and thank you everyone else for visiting and your sweet comments.
A final photo from the weekend —
'til next time,
Love one another,
Looks like an idyllic place for a quiet get away.
ReplyDeleteWonderful place for a get away Raewyn..hope lots of dinner was found! Lovely for you to spend time with the babies. Could be some knitting might be needed for an Aussie road trip too!! Well done with the blocks for Christchurch, I am in another country but am hurting too, can not believe something like that would ever happen in NZ. Congratulations to Julie, great win.
ReplyDeleteI wanted come and hug those 2 little cherubs!!!
ReplyDeleteLooks and sounds like a nice family outing--
and what pretty quilty projects--keep stitching--
oh and knitting--
luv, di
Even when you live somewhere beautiful, you need to get away sometimes.
ReplyDeleteAnd yet you still keep busy!
So sad about ChCh, that people cannot accept that we are all the same under the skin.
Everyone is stunned that it's happened here, but in a way not..when you hear how white people talk about Maori, Asians, Chinese, anybody different..not as much as in other parts of the world, but.....shades of the 1900s......
Great post. I enjoyed sharing your outing. The kids are just too cute for words.
ReplyDeleteit looks like the perfect place to spend quite time at! so nice and secluded - peaceful!
ReplyDeleteWhat a wonderful place to visit Raewyn ... so peaceful! Those wee ones sure are growing up super fast! Yes I saw the heart blocks & have copied off the instructions - the least we can do in this dreadful time. I am with you - my heart has felt so heavy all weekend as it all unfolded. Just so horrible. Thanks so much for letting me win the book in your great Giveaway Raewyn Xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fantastic place to visit and get away and just relax.....sew nice to see photos of the little folk .
ReplyDeleteSweet cardi and lovely stitching...
So sad what one crazy man did.....Love the idea of making the special hearts ♥️ for the quilts , I would love to make some and send them . Can you please send me size etc and an address. Thanks 😁
Pleased to read that you were able to enjoy the family time on your trip.
ReplyDeleteI haven't read blogs over the past few days, too much to process after the horror of Friday last week. Lots I should like to say in a blog post but possibly left unsaid because I get so angry!
I have fabrics out to make hearts for sending off to the collators for the Christchurch appeal.
A nice spot for a break away...........the heart quilts will be a quilters way to 'help' and send out love.
ReplyDeleteGosh that beach looks so soothing and I feel it draws a person in. I certainly go a visit there at present.
ReplyDeleteOMG your littles are growing up so quickly. They are truly adorable. Give them extra big hugs as you just never know what is going to happen one day to the next.
Down here in Christchurch its all so surreal and the feeling of emptiness is horrid.
Such a beautiful place for quiet reflection. How great to travel with the littles and they are so cute.
ReplyDeleteSuch a peaceful and unspoiled part of the world and our country. Lovely to have lots of family time amid all the horror happening in the world.
ReplyDeleteMaking lovely memories with the grandies.
Sounds like a lovely mini break, and so special to be with the little ones. We are all shocked with the horror of Friday's events, so tragic, it is a crazy world we live in right now.
ReplyDeleteperfect time and perfect place for a bit of rest and family time. looks lovely. the little cardi is very sweet too and I love your stitcheries... great to be ahead...
ReplyDeleteHorror time for all of NZ …. what a shock.
Hugz
That final photo seriously cracks me up! It certainly looks like they are scheming a good prank...lol! :-)
ReplyDeleteMy goodness, what a gloriously pristine place to escape.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the reminder about making the heart blocks. I need to get on that.
Love that last shot of the grands. :)
Hello! You have been on my mind a bunch Lately! So pleased to see your post in a current peruse through my blogger reading list! I don’t get on blogger much, seems I have found other pursuits that take up my time. I’m on Instagram more, it seems. ( that’s where my kids post,) Your grands are so adorable! Such a blessing to have them all closer now!! We need to chat more! Do you have FaceTime? I don’t have a Skype account but maybe I could figure it out!
ReplyDeleteBig hugs from Texas!
What a beautiful spot for a break...special to be there with family. Love your stitching and your hearts are beautiful xxx
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you having a good time away with your family.
ReplyDeleteAlso good to see some stitching happening. I do like those cute mice..
Lovely work on the hearts. I am sure they will meet their target. It is very special to see so many people participating and showing support.
So glad you had a lovely weekend away... I think we are all still reeling from the happenings in Christchurch. Nice to be showing support with quilt though, and it is wonderful to see everyone coming together to show love and not hatred. Love the last pic of the gorgeous babies :) xx
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