I had the most wonderful experience last Friday. I travelled about one and a half hours west of Brisbane to the little township of Toogoolawah, where I presented some families with weighted blankets, touchy feely quilts and bags etc for their ASD children.

What a lovely bunch of people I met that day. Everyone was very positive and appreciative of the goodies Sunshine Linus was able to donate to them.
Some of these families sometimes have more than one child that suffers from ASD (Autism Spectrum Disorder), and I’m guessing at times the children’s behaviour can be sometimes “challenging”, but I saw so much love and consideration for others coming from this group of parents – I felt quite humbled by the experience.

To top the afternoon off I was asked to transport a little micro-bat in his protective cage to another township on my way home, to be cared for by a trained bat handler. I considered myself very honoured to be asked to perform this important task for the caring group of Toogoolawah.

Last week I reviewed two more books for Martingale – both to do with Christmas and winter. Here’s the link for your interest:

http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art183781.asp

I’ve been surfing again, and have found another handful of interesting sites for you. Have fun!

http://www.joquz.com/2209/food-maps-iconic-foods-of-countries wow! This is rather extraordinary! (Not completely accurate mind you, but extraordinary just the same!)

http://sewinlovewithfabric.blogspot.com.au/2013/11/holiday-headstart-blog-hop-day-4.html a terrific braid quilt tutorial

http://sunbonnetsue.com/december2000.html a sunbonnet sue pincushion to make

http://mybyrdhouse.blogspot.com.au/2007/09/shadow-applique-with-silk-flowers.html this is a very clever technique and I’m going to give it a go.

http://www.theartfulcrafter.com/creature-pillows.html cute little creature pillows

http://stardustshoes.blogspot.com.au/2006/10/cloth-shoe-pattern.html cloth shoe tutorial

http://imaginegnats.com/cathedral-windows-qal-a-quilt-block-remix-tutorial/ a unique way to use the cathedral window technique

http://www.andsewwecraft.com/2012/09/how-to-spray-baste-a-quilt/ how to use basting sprays

http://www.dogundermydesk.com/2012/11/how-to-reattach-your-zipper-pull/ how to reattach your zipper pull

http://www.inspirationrealisation.com/2011/05/cheap-pet-bed.html a rather luxury pet bed

I’ll say goodbye for this week, and will pop in again next week. I do hope you are keeping well and managing a bit of “me” time through your busy week. Take care, till next time
Cheerio for now


Judie Bellingham, Quilting Editor
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