Smocking & Embroidery Issue 99

My new collection of magazines arrived this morning, the quickest they have arrived I think.

Australian Smocking & Embroidery Issue 99, another beautiful collection of dresses and other inspirational gifts that they make look so easy to do.

Australian Quilters Companion, some stunning quilts that would make great presents or just to look good around the house, particularly mine lol

Australian Homespun, The Blue Issue.  There are quilts, clothes, toys and bags in this issue plus loads of tips and new fabrics available to buy.  I want them all. :)

At the moment this is me.  I have to change a few things in my lifestyle so at the moment this is what my to do list looks like... nothing on it at all.  After having an appointment last week at Newcastle RVI and then scans, it seems that my M.E. is getting worse, not better so they are going to make changes to my medication.  This means quite a lot, giving up my driving licence and hair loss to name but a few.  I really have to think about these changes seriously as my life sometimes feels non-existent anyway without the above taking place.  I do appreciate that there are always people that are worse off than ourselves but at the moment it is not feeling like it so I am having alot of support from my consultant who is making some arrangements for me to see some other specialists that will help me along the way.  I am pleased I am going to get the support as sometimes I feel that my family just can't cope at times as this illness is so unpredictable.  Anyway this was to keep you up to date as I am not sure how, when and what happens next.  Look after yourself all, trying to keep my chin up but not succeeding very well (as you can imagine!) xx

PS ...  I won't be on the internet as much but will try and keep up with what you are all busy with.

Elaine xx 

Diamond Jubilee

Congratulations to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II on 60 years on the throne.

I love the above picture of Queen Elizabeth, very regal but at the same time breathtakingly beautiful.

Hope you all have a good weekend celebrating for her Majesty.

Borge, Me and the kids are having a picnic to celebrate and the following is on the menu ...

Smoked Salmon Quiche

Quiche Lorraine

Cream Cheese and Smoked Salmon Crusty Rolls

Cheese/Ham Sandwiches

Elaine's coleslaw (recipe below)

Creamy Potato Salad

Cheese Coleslaw

Cottage Cheese with prawns

Selection of crisps

Pork Farms Pork Pies
Sausage Rolls
Chicken Bake

Rich Scones with strawberries and cream

Cherry and Almond Scones

The Ginger Bakers White Chocolate, Almond and Raspberry Brownie

The Ginger Bakers Dark Chocolate Brownie

Cabernet Sauvignon

Chardonnay

Elaine's Coleslaw Recipe ...

1 whole white cabbage

5 large carrots

1 apple

Large salted peanuts

Raisins

125 ml double cream

5 tablespoons Hellman's Mayonnaise

Shred the cabbage and carrot, peel and chop the apple, add two handfuls of peanuts and the same amount of raisins.  Whip the double cream and mix with the mayonnaise and then mix all the ingredients together.  Chill until needed.  Serve with homemade quiches, crusty rolls with ham or a dish on its own. 

Enjoy the weekend.