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Hi I just wanted to let you know that a friend has let me know that my settings on my blog was set so most people could not leave me any comments on my posts. I have now fixed the setting problem.I look forward to hearing your comments. Sorry for messing up my settings.
Thank you Tara ! hon xxx

Happy Stitching
Jennifer xx

Turner Exhibition / William Morris

 Terry and I enjoyed going to see the Turner exhibition today at the South Australian Art Gallery. South Australian Art Gallery
 I  liked his older style paintings, like this one.
                                          Joseph Mallord William Turner

Rome from the Vatican.

I decided I was not a fan of the style he used  before he died .  I like to be able see what the subjects are.

The painting below is inside Durham Cathedral. Which has a special place in my heart. My Granddad was killed in WW11 when my dad was only 4. He was part of a group that used to help out the cathedral's choir when they did large pieces like Handel's Messiah. Terry and I were lucky enough to be taken to the cathedral, when we were in England in September last year by my wonderful Aunt and Uncle, before we joined  the William Morris tour we were  in England for. To be able to walk through the cathedral knowing that years before the granddad I never got to meet, had walked before me was overwhelming. But something I will treasure with all my heart. Today standing in front of the painting below of the cathedral, I was so drawn into the painting and I felt like I was standing right inside the cathedral. Turner has really captured the very essence of Durham Cathedral.

The Interior of Durham Cathedral, Looking East along the South Aisle c.1798

Below is a photo of the majestic cathedral for you to see. You can check out more info on the cathedral on the link below the photo.

                                                               Durham cathedral

While at the art gallery Terry and I could not resist visiting the William Morris gallery. Lovely to see The star of Bethlehem tapestry from Morris & Co. Below is a photo I found on the net. We also saw another of these tapestries at the chapel in Exeter College Oxford . Although they have different boarders. If I remember correctly there were six of these tapestries made.

And above is the water colour painting by Edward Burn Jones which hangs in the Birmingham Museum and Art Gallery. You can visit it here. This painting is so large there is no way anyone could get it out of the gallery it is hung in, as the doors are to low.

This is me standing near this amazing painting. I thought it would give you a better idea of it's size.
Well that is all for now. It is now passed my bed time.

Thank you for sharing my day where ever you are.
Happy Stitching
Jennifer xx

I have been sewing see !!

Well I have been sewing and this time I have been helping Terry piece our newest BOM.

It is Quilting Mouse designed by Nikki Tervo of Brandy Gully.

A friend stitched all the mice stitcheries, as I have been busy stitching  stitcheries for another project for the shop with the help from my dear friend Louisa. Thank you so much Jane for your help xx.

Quilting Mouse BOM

This beautiful BOM is available from my shop Patchwork By Sea .

 Please call 08 83773942 to sign up for this BOM.

I have been having some company in the sewing room at home of late !

Indy sitting on the cutting table 

You can see my pile of disappearing 9 patch blocks sitting  waiting patiently  for my attention.

Have a wonderful day where ever you are !

happy stitching

Jennifer xx

Paisley Jam designs Face Book Page

The other thing I have been up to is creating a Face Book page. I have added photo's of my designs and will continue to add photo's and sneak peek photo's as I create new designs.
So who not like Paisley Jam Designs on Face Book
Paisley Jam Designs Face book page

Happy Stitching


Jennifer  xx

Sadie update !

Do you remember in an earlier post I told you about us adopting the beautiful Sadie and her being afraid of the waves at the beach. Well yesterday she decided she would chase her beloved ball into the waves !!. She finding it hard to work out how to get the ball in her mouth with out swallowing water !

But I think her favorite thing was chasing her ball over the smooth sand, as it just kept getting away from her, she chased and chased it. So she was worn out by the time we got back into the car.

          Proof that Sadie went into the waves :).

                                           Isn't she just cute !!.

Sadie has turned out to be the most lovable, loyal and gentle girl, who does like to chew a bit. But adopting her from the Animal Welfare League 3 weeks ago is one of the best things Terry and I have done in a long while. She has fit into our lives so easily.

I have been distracted from my stitching and plan to get back to it tonight I am missing it so much.

Happy stitching

Jennifer xx