last chance to bid on the Qld Flood Appeal auctions . . .

Greetings all,

So . . . until 9p.m. tonight, this pretty handmade patchwork quilt is up for auction on my blog.  Please bid over at this original post NOW or leave a supportive comment for the people in Qld for your chance to win 4 Japanese FQ of fabric as a g i v e a w a y. 
AUCTION CLOSED:  Congratulations to my lovely gal pal Sheridan from Chalet Girl & Sew it Together fame, for winning this quilt at $120!! 

GIVEAWAY WINNER: Congratulations sweet Cathie from m.e (Melbourne Epicure) who has won 4 Japanese FQ fabrics.

 Combination of flower sugar & sweet broiderie fabrics, ahhh.

 My $5 donation raffle is live until midday Wednesday 26th January (Australia Day) so check it out here, for your chance to win an autographed copy of Handmade Living, pencil roll, fabric & more + runner up prize of 4 Japanese printed FQ fabrics.    

 The Master List of handmade auctions & raffles through Make it Perfect are incredible!!

 Now for some cooking entertainment . . . from the post on Poh's recipe for Pumpkin & Red Capsicum soup, i did it, i chopped, i simmered, i processed, i seasoned, i did the squeeze of lemon to taste & tastey it was . . . da dah, mine is JUST LIKE THE PICTURE only i must love chives more than Poh . . . like Tupperware reheatable container??

Finally, a little hooray for a very brave soldier (not my husband) over in Perth with the Special Air Service (they're the best soldiers in the world) who won the highest honour, the Victoria Cross medal for Valour, in Afghanistan.  It's the 2nd one since the Vietnam War.  Extra special that he's the father of beautiful twin girls too!!  I wonder if he can make Poh's pumpkin soup too, probably. 
Have a fantastic week everyone, love Posie

i've been tagged to reveal '25 Random Things About Me'

Greetings all,

The fabulous Julie from Handmade Market & Shop Handmade tagged me to reveal ’25 Random Things About Me’ . . . so here goes nothing (in random order) . . .

1 I still have a crush on my husband, from when I was a teenager, i still get butterflies

2 I am terrified of clowns & monkeys

3 I am so proud of my family, I cry at every parade, assembly & award ceremony

4 I have never smoked & don’t drink tea, coffee or alcohol

5 I can type around 80 words per minute, self taught

6 I can see maths, the numbers, the equations & the answers

7 I love love love anything to do with Babushka Dolls

8 I have had very bad carpal tunnel syndrome since I was 28 & pregnant with my 4th child

9 I majored in pharmacology & psychology at Sydney Uni & have never used either degrees

10 I am a natural blonde, now on the mousey side but blonde common sense (or lack of)

11 I really enjoy good television but loathe reality shows 

12 I have been around the world 13 times on holidays

13 I think beetroots are like vegetable lollies

14 I am not spiritual, just believe in family

15 I love real action men like Bear Grylls (ex special forces soldier in Man vs Wild)

16 I have only just started to enjoy cooking for my family

17 I didn’t doubt getting married young for a second

18 I appear very calm, but have trouble switching off at night & sleep with hand splints & a mouth splint

19 I am a very low maintenance loyal friend & easily entertained

20 My favourite food is Japanese

21 My childhood was a fairy tale & I try to replicate that happiness, love & security with my children

22 My sister & I are chalk & cheese, I’m much more like my brothers

23 My father reckons I can talk under water with my mouth full of marbles

24 My favourite patchwork combination involves spots, stripes, florals & plaid

25 My earliest memory is swimming in our family pool aged 2 or 3

Julie also tagged Rachel from Little Angel Little Devil & Shop Handmade too!!
I'd like to tag my dear Stacey from Sheep's Clothing & Rosalind Grace from Grace Designs.  These are two super ladies, gorgeous mummies & very clever crafters!!  Tell me more ladies, don't hold back!!

Which trouble maker started all this?? Tania McCartney who we all love, adore & is all round gorgeous!!  I have ALL her books, she's a brilliant writer.  Have lovely weekends everyone, love Posie