Art in the Park is just 4 days away!

Posted on May 21, 2013 by Bizzi Lizzi • 0 Comments

I am counting down and panicking! Thankfully we can set up Friday afternoon and take the pressure off Saturday morning but it will still be an early start to set up all the jewelry!

7 baby quilts made, snipped and the last 2 needing

New earrings…using wing nuts. I adore them and intend to make myself a pair for Saturday. Not my idea, But I ran with them because I think they’re great. These remind me of Japanese Samurai head decorations.
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Zinc wing nuts, freshwater pearls & cotter pins

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  Brass wing nuts, freshwater pearls & brass hearts

I couldn’t stop there though… played around and made a necklace…

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Wing nut, cotter pin, freshwater pearls, metal beads…

4 new summer purses made…similar to The Cath Kidston bag I made for myself in April.

3 lined tote bags from Australian fabric, Liberty fabric and African fabric. I also found some “Blooming Buttons” in Joann’s and that bag is sitting on the “needs to be finished” pile.

3 tie purses – and 2 sitting on “needs to be finished pile…”

I don’t quite know where the energy has come from! Writing it down, it doesn’t seem much but in between family obligations…its been lots. More photos to come, if I can sync my drop box and computer.

Filed Under: Art in the Park, earrings, industrial chic/wing nuts

Quilt for my friend Lizzie

Posted on May 10, 2013 by Bizzi Lizzi • 0 Comments

Lizzie is probably one of my oldest friends. We met when I was 6 1/2yrs old  and she was 4 1/4 yrs old at St. Andrew’s Convent School, Ashtead Surrey, (yes we were taught by nuns). We’ve gone our different ways over the years, but still keep in contact. I have fun memories of summer holidays, staying in caravans in Bognor Regis and Dorset. Silly photos of the two of us after we’d been to the hair dressers. Sadly, her Uncle Bill and Dad, who shared those days have passed away but their memory lingers on.

Now Lizzie is having chemo and other therapy so I thought I’d make her something to remind her a bit of our youth and something to snuggle under on days when she isn’t going to feel that great.

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Lizzie’s quilt: Tinkerbell, Snow White, princesses, fairies, shopping, cats & dogs birds flowers and butterflies are just a few of the treasures for her to find and keep her company.

Get well soon and pick up the threads of your new life quickly, Lizzie.

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New right knee is on the cards for end of June!

Posted on May 7, 2013 by Bizzi Lizzi • 0 Comments

I saw the dr. this morning and it looks like the right knee will be replaced early summer. Can’t say I relish the idea but it will be over with and my mobility will improve enormously! So putting that on the back burner for a while I’m busy making new pieces for Art in the… Continue Reading

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I’m back with a whole new left knee!

Posted on April 26, 2013 by Bizzi Lizzi • 0 Comments

Its been a long 11 weeks, since my knee replacement. February and March disappeared in a haze of pain, side effects of pain killers and physiotherapy. Its starting to feel “normal”, as long as I exercise the swelling stays at bay, but by the evening I’m more than content to put my feet up and… Continue Reading

Filed Under: Art in the Park, birthdays, California Poppy, Cath Kidston, gardens, jewelry, knitting, new bags, New knee, Pendants, Red Dirt, Redland's Yarn Company, Silk purses

Facebook challenge…

Posted on January 9, 2013 by Bizzi Lizzi • 0 Comments

My friend posted this on Facebook last Sunday – I couldn’t resist “The first five people to comment on this status will receive from me, sometime in this calendar year, a homemade gift. There will likely be no warning and it will happen whenever the mood strikes me. The catch? Those five people must make… Continue Reading

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Last Day of the 100 Day Hustle Blog Hop

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Bizzi Lizzi • 0 Comments

Wow, I think everyone who participated in the Hustle deserves a tremendous well done and pat on the back. There were fantastic quilts, dainty bags, fabric boxes, wonderful knitted scarves, the list was endless. I hope all our recipients realise just how much time and effort went into their gifts.  I am sure we all… Continue Reading

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Last Day of the Hustle

Posted on December 31, 2012 by Bizzi Lizzi • 0 Comments

Its hard to believe the 100 days are over…   1) 1 Christmas Tree throw similar to the photo  & 5 wall hangings made. 3 wall hangings sold. 2) 1 Father Christmas throw, similar to the one below was donated to the school music dept for winter fund raiser. 3)3 Father Christmas wall hangings finished… Continue Reading

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4 Days left of the Hustle…

Posted on December 27, 2012 by Bizzi Lizzi • 0 Comments

Will’s turned 18, Christmas has come and gone & 4 days until the end of the year.. 1) 1 Christmas Tree throw 2) Father Christmas throw- donated to Music Department for fund raiser 3) Father Christmas Wall hangings – finished, sold & 3rd smaller one made & sold 4) Raggy Christmas Tree Wall hanging 2 small ones left 5)… Continue Reading

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