Harakeke

I made this wall hanging for my very good friend who turned

50 yesterday.  Went to Raglan for the day to celebrate with an

Italian lunch.  Had a great day even though the storm that blew driving

there made me wonder what I was doing out.  The trip home was better

as the weather had cleared and you would never believe it had been so

bad.  Took this photo on hubbies camera as he has mine with him.

It is not as good as mine.  The colours aren't quite right.

The Hairdresser

My hairdresser who has become a friend over the 16 or17 years

I have been going to her, is fighting the big C. 

For over a year I have been trying to decide what to make 

for her and it came to me in the middle of the

 night about 3 weeks ago.

My inspiration was a crazy patch wall hanging with a photo in

the centre.  I searched the internet and found this print which 

is called "The Hairdresser".  

I gave it to her today and she was thrilled.  It is going to hang in

pride of place in her hair studio.  

She looked at it all carefully and picked the little details

 I had added that I felt represented her

.  Rosalie has lost all her hair again and this time it may not grow 

back again but she still looks good with her new wig 

and her positive attitude.

Quilt Badge

After nearly losing my WQC badge several times through it falling off my jacket, I decided to make something to pin it to.  I joined Auckland Patchworkers and Quilters Guild at Calico Christmas so now belong to 2 quilting groups.  This little quilt badge can be pinned to whatever clothing I am wearing and it is my favourite colours.

Pike River Mine disaster

This disaster has affected us all and to help Shirley is

co-ordinating the making of quilts for the families.

Check out her blog above.

I made 2 heart blocks which are being sent on behalf of

Western Quilters Circle members.