Link Love: Cute Things to Make & a Reading Challenge

I’m really loving the start to this year. December was so laid back and just really enjoyable to do nothing but spend time together as a family (something we haven’t done in ages) that it’s set me up for such a lovely slow and relaxed month. The Little Man and I have been enjoying time in the kitchen together baking up a storm and playing and painting and just enjoying hanging out together. I’ve been sewing, but not in a mad rush like I was before the end of the year. I’m seriously thinking that I might need to do a month off recharge every six months.

HUBBY is adjusting to life in Boston, just in time to turn around and come back to Australia. I have a whole new appreciation for families that do big chunks of time apart and single parents. There’s nothing like a bit of absence to make you appreciate everything you have together. It’s also been interesting to see how the household chores have become an enjoyable part of my routine. Before HUBBY left we did a massive clean of the house and I’m determined to keep it this way for as long as possible. 

I’m reading a little bit more than usual as well and I’ve really enjoyed the light and fluffy Blue Heron Series by Kristan Higgins. (The first book in the series is Best Man, click here to purchase.) It’s been ages since I’ve really managed to find reading a pleasure and I’m so glad to have it back. I’m also really loving seeing all the images popping up on Instagram for Kid Giddy’s Sew Prompted weekly challenge (click here to find out more about it).

Well, time waits for no gnome and I need to get on with the daily chores and spending some quality time with the Little Man, so I’m going to wish you a fabulous day and run off to feed the dog. Have a fabulous day!

FUN THINGS TO CLICK ON

• Did you see the quilt I made for Art Gallery Fabrics? It’s such a bold punch of summer and I love it. The pattern is free and you can find out more by clicking here.
• I’m really enjoying reading for pleasure at the moment and I’m toying with giving the 2016 Reading Challenge a go… Click here to find out more.
• Loving this handy all-in-one fold over pouch. Click here to get the tutorial.
• If you’re wanting to make 2016 a year of achieving why not check out 100 Day Goal from The Business Bakery. Click here to find out more.
• I’ve just cleaned out our clothing and now I’m in the mood to make these lavender sachets to put in our drawers. Click here for the tutorial.
• I’m a sucker for something cute and this cactus pincushion just makes me smile. Click here for the tutorial.
• These fabric envelopes would make the perfect accompaniment to any gift or swap package. Click here for the tutorial.

COMMUNITY CORK BOARD

• Canberra Quilters Inc. are celebrating their 40th Anniversary in 2016 and to mark the occasion they’re holding a “Celebrate 40 Challenge”. It’s open to Australian and New Zealand Residents, with 40 quilts (quilts must be 40cm x 100cm) being selected to hang at the 2016 Annual Member’s Exhibition. (You don’t have to be a member to enter!) It’s a great challenge and you can find out more or enter by clicking here.

Want something included on the Community Cork Board, then why not drop me an email and if it’s applicable to the GnomeAngel community I’ll share it. It can be anything from a local fate, a charity raffle, a class you’re teaching, a pattern you’ve released, a sew-a-long you’re involved in to a community event that’s happening. Be sure to send me as much detail as you can and links to any applicable websites. I do not have any affiliation with the information provide, it is done so as a community service only. Click here to email me.

SPONSOR MESSAGES

• Fat Quarter Shop Crossroads Quilt-along to benefit the March of Dimes starts in February. The fabric requirements have been released and you can find them by clicking here. I’m going to be an official blogger for it and so I’ll be sharing my version of the quilt (which I adore) you can find out more by clicking here.
• If you’d like to take a class with me, then why not check out my class list by clicking here or maybe you’d like to work with me to help promote your brand/business/store/product, click here to find out more about partnering with me.

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