Quilting in Canberra

The helping hands of a cousin

The finished product!

A few weekends ago, the husband and I drove up to Canberra for a weekend of quilting and family time. It was absolutely freezing there, quite a shock to our systems. Despite the cold, or indeed because of it, we had a lovely time staying inside, drinking tea and quilting. The husband's aunt guided me through making my first quilt step by step, and when it wasn't quite finished, I bundled it up and brought it home with me. Sitting in our stuffy living room, I finally finished my quilt just in time for summer. Awesome.

It's made with Anna Maria Horner's Folksy Flannels, and backed and bound with something I picked up from a local quilting shop. The batting is the softest cotton, also from a quilting shop. I love all of Anna Maria Horner's fabric, but that flannel is especially magical. I've already made a duvet cover, two pillows and now this quilt from the line. It's safe to say, I'm in love. As for the actual quilting, I hand quilted it with embroidery thread for a rustic look. It was time consuming, but I really enjoyed the process. Next time, I think I'll try hand quilting with quilting cotton. Of course, when I finished the husband asked: "So what's it for?" Cheers, thanks husband.

A lovely gift

There's something so magical about getting mail, isn't there? Living far away from home I do get slightly more mail than I used to, but still not a whole lot. And then today I popped down to the local post office and there were two packages waiting for me! One was my fixed bikini top (thankfully as I was really missing it) and the other was the most amazing birthday/Christmas gift from one of my bestest friends. She sent me a desk calender, cute cards, funny tea bags, two awesome tea towels and a gorgeous apron from Freshly Printed. I love how everything is subtly Canadian themed-I'm especially partial to those Canada geese on the apron. Thanks Ness!

Bienvenue

Hi there! My name is Gaby and I'm from Vancouver, Canada. I moved to Sydney a few years ago to be with my Australian boyfriend, now husband. I recently finished graduate school and with more time on my hands, have decided to take the plunge and start my own blog. The name, this little port, comes from the song Almost, by Sarah Harmer.

I enjoy life's simple pleasures: sewing, knitting, crocheting, taking photos, baking, rock climbing, doing yoga, spending time outside and hunting for treasures. I also love to travel and explore my adopted city and country. Thanks for stopping by!