It’s finally raining. I love taking photos on rainy days, everything glistens, the greens are greener, the colours more vibrant. This rose is just outside my studio, by this afternoon it was spoiled. I think there’s a moral there, take advantage of the moment.

Just kidding, but you never know.I guess this is my online magazine.

For the past 32 years we have camped at Lake Bonney in the South Australian River land.It was always in the hottest months of the year, January or February. Temperatures often get into the 40’s but we loved it. To begin the year at Lake Bonney was always a wonderful start to the year.There are…

I received a copy of Australian Quilters Companion today with a nice surprise. They are giving away 10 free copies of my book. !!!!!   There is also my article on my South African Tour. however if you wish to read more about the trip go to  complete craft website. The days seem to be getting…

These photos are just a small picture diary of Sydney. With just a few days to explore, I think I picked some of the best places to get photos.

She’s probably lived on the streets for years.Her age is undefinable, but her eyes are bright and she’s passionate about the cheap wool she’s using to make her purple leg warmers for next winter.It’s summer in Hyde Park  Sydney. Gay and I were taking a stroll and we looked up to see this woman sitting…

I’m a quilter and I create fabric pictures. Where does creativity come from? There are many definitions of creativity, Macquarie Dictionary states Create: to evolve from ones thought or imagination to make by investing with new character of functions. "Being creative is seeing the same thing as everybody else but thinking of something different." All my…

Back on track after a short trip with the Grandies. It’s rather special spending time with them. In the photo is  Mr Kodi aged 2 and our eldest Granddaughter Chianne, 16.Keith and I also celebrated our 40th wedding anniversary. Rather a milestone I think, but if he says one more time "You get less time…

With temps in the 100’s I’ve been locked in the ‘shed’ working hard on a new project.For those of you in Melbourne in 5 weeks or so, you’ll get to share its unveiling…The shed is actually air conditioned, I crank up the music and get lost in creating for 16 hours a day….Heaven. So different…