Yesterday, we did some more roaming around Roma - there are some lovely old buildings.
Then, I couldn't resist, I just had to go visit the Ace Drapery again... oh my goodness, the treasures of quilting fabric inside plus nearly every other crafty thing that you could possibly need.
I really loved these two fabbies but I did resist temptation - not sure how, but I did!
Then it was off to dinner at the Irish pub in town, where I had the most succulent lamb shanks.
After dinner, I gave my DDIL her first cross stitch lesson.
She started to pick it up but not as quickly as the knitting! However, after a while, we all decided to watch a movie on Netflix - Chef - a sweet, easy watch.
So, she switched back to her knitting and is now a third of the way through the scarf! I think that, for the moment, she is liking knitting more than cross stitch but that may change with some more cross stitch practice.
Today, I accompanied my DDIL to one of her piano student's homes (on a farm, with chickens, ducks and peacocks).
Where, of course, I found the most adorable cats yet, on my trip - three rag doll cats. Oh, so beautiful!
... and one of them was a Mama Cat, she had four absolutely gorgeous kittens a few week's back.
Then, it was on to Start #3. This is another PS design, The train from PS Book #69, Prairie Village I. This will be a baby gift for the upcoming family friend's son's baby for whom I made the baby blanket and softies - you can read about them in this post.
Anyway, that's me signing off from Roma in Outback Queensland.
hugs,
13 comments:
Wow, two stitchy finishes already - but what would holidays be without any stitching :)
I can't believe my eyes when looking at the piles and piles of fabric rolls and bolts at that store. How is this possible ... A treasure cave for quilters. And for other crafters as well. And you can go there each day during your stay at Roma. I do envy you, you know that? Lol.
Pretty stitching, Kaye....how did you manage not to take one of those sweet kittens with you?! Adorable!💖
Another fun day, and great idea to give DDIL another craft to try. For the ornament, could you do a modified humbug too, sort of triangular stuffed finish?
I must agree with Brigitte! I would be found in that fabric store EVERY DAY! ha! But how to unearth half the fabrics!!! What a mess.
ohh the fabric. ohh the cats. ohhhhh the kittens!! Are you going to get one?
Another fun day and cute finish Kaye.
Linda
Wow, what an awesome warehouse. Vickie and I will be right over to organise them!
Love those tiny kittens too, so adorable.
Could you tweak the ornie to make it more of a snow globe shape? Or are you just glad to have finished it?!
Stock fabrics is huge, there'd been two days and picking out :-)))
It's business treasure!
Kittens are cute, beautiful white!
It is interesting that you find time to cross stitch.
OH, those mountains of fabric look so tempting, Kaye! I would be in heaven!! How nice that your DIL is interested in your hobby--I'm sure she will pick is up in no time. Even if she prefers knitting it is nice to have her to sit and create with :)
Love those kitties--and your new finishes look great. I think a bell shape would be perfect :)
It's a lovely finish even though it's not quite as expected.
All those fabrics! My craft partner would be in heaven.
And those gorgeous ragdoll cats! I'm in love! lol I have wanted one for ages - thank you so much for the gorgeous pictures.
Lovely post .
What a shop all those fabrics WOW.
Cute kitty cats.
I think you have truly inspired a new knitter to the world. What a fabric shop but even better, those wonderful little kittens-just adorable.
Ooo lots of great pictures :)
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