Friends Gather a.k.a Quilters Retreat I

Finally.. I wuz at the Friends Gather aka Quilters Retreat from 20th till 22 November 2009 after being 50-50 about it before. Even after Leena booked the air ticket I'm still thinking, should I go or shouldnt ?

I wanted to be there so much but as mother I've been worried so much of leaving my 5 children at home. Especially when DH told he has to attend his company's team building programme on 21st & 22 November. This would mean they will be left 'home alone' during the weekend. Alhamdullillah, everything are ok with the help of my eldest - Naufal & Batrisyia. Of-course, while I wuz away I have to make few calls whenever I can.

We (Leena & me) took morning flight to Penang on Fireflyz while Roz took the earlier flight via Airasia and Nik has checked-in a night before. We met at the Penang Airport, had a quick breakfast before we took a cab to Vistana Penang. When we reached there, the FMQ Beginner Class has already started about 10 minutes or more. Although Roslind wuz such a gud instructor and explains clearly, I still feelling dizzy. Probably bcoz of lack of sleep the previous week.

During this class, I got the chance to get to know 'Rory'. This is my 1st time using Bernina Aurora 440 QE although I've seen it before. I'm really excited with this sewing machine but I still can make perfect loops using the BSR. Roselind, the instructor said, i'm too nervous. Ha.. ha.. ha.. we need to arrange for date, Rory.. LOL !!

Me & Leena, learning FMQ using Bernina Aurora 440 QE BSR

and me, seriously practicising her BSR after the class ends

Other than FMQ classes (Beginner on 1st day, Intermediate on 2nd day & Advanced on 3rd day), there also some bag classes & Etui. For the 1st day, I took the FMQ Beginner which cover the whole entire day and Intermediate class on the 2nd day, plus Trapunto during the afternoon session. Since I have make at least one bag as a 'prove' I attended this programme I decided not to take the FMQ Advanced class. After all, my FMQ skills are pretty bad. I need to practice more b4 I cud move to Advanced class.

Some of the bags which you can pick to learn.

I lurve this bag sew much, hope to learn it one day... combination of patchwork & machine embroidery

Mek Sue (Sunbonnet Sue). The upper photo are the Friendship Girls which I bought a kit yet to assemble, ahaks..

Some of the completed quilts projects by the quilters

and these, by the sifu Roselind

*Credits : Troy16, the other half of Kathy for some of the photos

lotsa love from me,

Stash Swap

Hani @ Tini of Hani Love Sewing has volunteered to organize this Stash Swap recently. The response from the needlecrafters was really good until she has to organize for another 2 more group. Since I was among the first to submit my name, I was in the Group 1 and my partners are Fuzzy & Mus.

The participants need to give their partners some stash and in return she will also get stash from her other partner. The stash which includes the followings :

1. 10 pcs of buttons
2. 3 pcs of fat quarters
3. 3 pcs of 1 mtr ribbons
4. 2 pcs A4 size felt
5. a surprise stash to their partners

And this was what I sent to Mus.

I have received my stash from Fuzzy (TQ Fuzzy!), but yet to snap any photos. I will upload the photos soon once the photos are ready.

lotsa love from me,

... Blooming Flowers

I have to admit that my flower arrangement skill pretty bad. The very last time I did, was the topiary flowers which I did about 2 years back So when my office mate request me to arrange some flowers, I only promised her with two words : 'I'll try.."

That weekend, I went to Romantika Shah Alam to shop for flowers. At the same time, tried to see how they arranged the flowers. And I went back home with big heart - I want to polish back my flower arrangement skills.

After hours playing with dried sponge & dried flowers, I finally made FOUR bouquets, not TWO as requested by my office mate.

I sold this to the office at RM 40. Is it too cheap or too expensive ?

and sold this too at RM 25

and kept these two at home, as no buyers yet..

I love if you could leave some comments on my flower arrangement. Since I'm still new, I wish to improve my flower arrangement skills. Who knows, this will generate side income for me..

lotsa love from me,

Friends Gather & Bag Making Classes

Yeayyy.... yeayyy.. I'm going to give myself a treat this coming November. I'm going to attend a Friends Gather at Penang's Vistana Hotel in Bukit Jambul on 20 - 22 November 2009. And I can't wait to attend some bag making classes, patchwork & quilting during my 3 days stay. Mind you, this will be my 1st time learning patchwork & quilting, ho.. ho.. ho... so I really can't wait !!!



There will be a demonstation of Bernina 8 Series (I called it 'Bumblebee'), the ultimate machine for quilters and machine embroidery. Yessss.. I'm gonna test drive this 'Bumbleblee', for sure !!

Other than that, there will be great promotional price on selections of :

• Bernina Sewing Machines *limited quantity only
• Branded & Quality Quilting tools and Sewing Notions
• American 100% cotton prints of well known manufacturer
• Japanese yarn-dyed fabrics
• Kits and finishing items for Bag Making & Patchwork

So, if your are interested you can contact Aniza of Some Empty Spool at ummiar94 at gmail dot com with subject line FRIENDS GATHER or you can also check out her blog HERE.


Hope to see you there!!

lotsa love from me,

ADR's Giveaway...

Another giveaway that not too be missed !!! Kak Dee a.k.a. Kak Diah Othman is the proud owner of ADR's Treasures is organizing this giveaway to mark the celebration of her 1st Blogoversary & her birthday on 21 October 2009. Happy Birthday Kak Dee !!! And congrats - your blog is already 1 year old !!

Currently she's offering 3 items to giveaway but promised to list out more.. isnt' true Kak Dee?? So do visit her blog, leave as many comments as you wish and be the follower of her blog.. Simple as 1,2,3 ... why wait, do it now...

Gud luck !!!

lotsa love from me,

Simply Sewing 100th Posts Giveaway

I lurve giveaway !!! If possible, I wish to join any giveaway available... ;D

This time, Sharifah of Simply Sewing is generous enough to giveaway some goodies in conjunction of her 100th posts. Wowww... Pah, you have already wrote 100 posts, shame on me.. shame on me..

To participate, simply do the followings before 21 Oct 2009.

• Be a follower - ALREADY FOLLOWED HER BLOG
  
• Give as many comment as you wish - DONE, will comments more
  
• Make a post in your blog n link - DONE
  

Pah will announce the winner the next day (22 October 2009). So good luck !!

lotsa love from me,

and the Winners ARE ............

Sorry for keep you waiting for the announcement...
Wanted to post earlier but wuz tight up with office work, which need urgent attention.

Ok, as promised here are the winners !!!

1. Sharifah - Giveaway No. 1
   
2. My Rayyan - Giveaway No. 2
   
3. Trisya Aleesa Jamil - Giveaway No. 3
   
4. Em's Family - Giveaway No. 4
   
5. AziE-rAh - Giveaway No. 5
   
6. Ayu - BONUS Giveaway
   

CONGRATS to those who won goodies offered. I enjoy giving goodies, and hope to have another GIVEAWAY in future..

Dear winners,
Please email your full name & address to : liltouch [at] gmail dot com. I'll try to mail out the goodies to you next week.

Till then, HAPPY WEEKEND !

lotsa love from me,

I Got the Winners List ... * Wink *

I would like to extend my great thanks to those who has supportively participated in my 5th Blogoversary Giveaway. I have the list of the winners, all SIX of them generated by Random.Org.

Anyway, juz to make it more thrill, I will announce the WINNERS tomorrow.. So, please check out my blog again tomorrow.. Who knows, you will be one the lucky winners.

Till then, gud luck & Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri...

lotsa love from me,