Wednesday 15 July 2020

Mid Month Stitching Update and a Few Other Bits and Bobs

I have been doing a little bit of stitching this last week.


My pineapple block in dark blue has been completed for the Rainbow Scrap Challenge.



Block 25 of Blockheads 3.  This one is 8 inches.



Block 26 of Blockheads 3.  This one is 6 inches.



I have made my first twelve blocks for Trail Mix.  I have been cutting lots of strips ready for some more blocks, but really should do some other things first.  I won't stitch them together yet, rather I will wait until I get a better mix of fabrics.

No photo, but my stitchery for my Tea Time Table Runner is completed.  Now I just have to work out how I will make it into a runner.



Despite our delay due to exploring Farm Art around the Blayney Shire on Friday, we did make the next batch of Tomato Relish on Saturday.  There has also been baking each week, just no photos.  Mick even made Anzac biscuits himself yesterday.



Finally, I have to share the yummy breakfast we enjoyed on Friday.  There is no need to go to cafes when you can have something tasty and not get out of your jarmies.


Now, just for my record, an update on Covid-19.

On 10 July Queensland opened their border to NSW, but aren't allowing Victorians in unless they could prove they had been in NSW for two weeks.

The outbreak of cases in Melbourne has caused all of Melbourne and a neighbouring shire to be in total lock down again and the border between NSW and Victoria has been closed for the first time since the Spanish Flu back in 1919.  They are getting over 200 new cases each day and there have been some deaths, mainly linked to an aged care facility.

There has now been an outbreak linked to a hotel in Sydney, which has triggered tightening of restrictions for hotels.  There can be no more than 10 in a group (reduced from 20) and regardless of how large a facility is, there are to be no more than 300 people on site.  Apparently, the hotel that has been linked to the outbreak had 600 patrons one night last week.

It has certainly been a wake up call to us all.  We cannot be complacent, regardless of where we are, as people are travelling and you don't know where they have come from and who they have been in contact with.  Let's just hope that the new restrictions can once again bring this thing under control in Australia.

18 comments:

Maria said...

Lovely blocks and the Trail Mix ones are growing quickly...

Jenny said...

The Covid upsurge of cases is certainly a worry in Oz. Guess you just have to do all you can to keep yourselves safe.
Yummy looking breakfast, as you say, better than a cafe, and you know exactly what goes into the dish.
And I'm rather impressed with the labels on your relish, very clever indeed!

kiwikid said...

Beautiful blocks Janice, love the pineapple. Well done with the relish, did you use your own tomatoes? I have been concerned with the virus outbreak in Melbourne, we are ok here, but are still getting people coming here to their holiday homes, I am wondering if they do not understand the no travelling request. Some people are still not taking the virus seriously, a lot think it is just and old persons problem.

Fiona said...

wonderful blocks..... and I am enjoying seeing Trail mix on a coupel of blogs... it is tempting!! Home made relish is always the best...
Hugz

jude's page said...

Your breakfast looks yummy, and love seeing all these Trail mix quilts being made. Am so tempted. The virus situation is not looking good, with over 400 new cases in Victoria yesterday. Lots of Victorians went over the border to SA last week, which is a concern to us here.

Michelle Ridgway said...

All of your blocks are looking great! Breakfast did look delish! Nothing nicer than homemade relish x

loulee said...

Your blocks are all looking lovely. Good on you for making progress on trail mix, I've yet to settle onto a new scrap project.

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maggie fellow said...

the pineapple block is really nice. Who wouldn't want a quilt named trail mix. stay well

LIttle Penguin Quilts said...

Your pineapple block is great - love the fussy cut center! Tomato relish looks and sounds yummy - what do you like to put it on? Stay safe - these are worrisome times.

Mari said...

Love your blue pineapple with the fussy cut center, and that tomato relish looks delicious. Stay safe, and be grateful your country has sane leadership to get through this.

The Joyful Quilter said...

Gorgeous block in Dark BLUE and you are making good progress on Trail Mix!!

gayle said...

All your blocks look wonderful! I'm especially loving the colors in your blockheads blocks.
I've got the pattern set aside for Trail Mix, so I'm going to be enjoying watching your process! It's on my 'someday' list!

gayle said...

And also, stay safe! These are scary times!

Angie said...

Love your Pineapple block - especially the fussy-cut center!
And Tomato Relish sounds intriguing!

Susie H said...

Your Pineapple block is beautiful as is your Trail Mix blocks. Good job on your Blockheads too. I'm curious ... how do you eat tomato relish? On the side? On a hot dog? Never heard of this relish but it sound delicious.

Raedene said...

The fussy cut center on the pineapple block makes it stunning. Nice work!

Susan said...

oooh, and such a pretty pineapple block, too!