One of my volunteer tasks is researching and writing posts for the QuiltNSW blog. QuiltNSW is our state-wide group for quilters and has many talented members. Last month, the Sydney Quilt Show was planned, organised and run completely by volunteers and there were over 400 quilts displayed. Wow! I enjoy finding the stories behind quilts. […]
20 years of blogging
The edge of a rain front blew across our area yesterday, bringing a series of storms. We were lucky to only catch the edge; if it had hit us full on, there would have been hail as well as well. I’m grateful for the 14mm of rain that fell because the garden needed it. Now […]
Books I’ve been reading
There are so many books to read but here are some I’ve enjoyed recently. Elly Griffiths, The Killing Time A great series and I’m waiting for the next one (The Case of the Christmas Card, coming in October). Sarah Moss, Ripeness I will read anything this author writes. Douglas Stuart, John of John First of […]
Lewisia cotyledon
I first saw a Lewisia in flower after a friend showed me photos of hers. They were displayed in a collection of terracotta pots, and the flowers were blooming plentifully in the sun. She kindly gave me a couple of offsets from these plants, and I’ve been in love with them ever since. Lewisias are […]