“Sharing” is caring– FREE Block 3 “Friends” B.O.F.

Today is the day….block 3 in this beauty is being released, and I know just how much some people have been waiting for it.  All I can say is, for some this is a lesson in patience! *giggle*   But wait no more….it’s finally here…..

….. Block 3:  Sharing.

Sharing’s an important part of friendship don’t you think?  Sharing good times and bad, being a shoulder to cry on, a pal to help pull up the big girl panties, a mentor who can give advice and a buddy to share the good times with, with plenty of other opportunities for sharing.

I looked up the dictionary meaning of “share” and there were quite a few interpretations, but my favourite is this one –

to divide one’s own and give part to others. 

I’m a visual person, probably why I love to ‘see’ words and therefore I use them a lot in my stitcheries.  The picture I see when I read that meaning is one of sharing one’s heart, handing it over to friends, trusting they will not drop it and break it, but that they will handle it with care and the utmost love and respect.  To me, that’s what sharing’s all about.  What picture do you see in your mind? I’d love to hear.

Meanwhile, you can head on over to my Craftsy store and download your copy of Block 3. 

Blocks 1 and 2 are still available there too if you haven’t downloaded them yet and YES, they’re all FREE.

Don’t forget to share your progress in our Facebook Group which you can sign up to join if you’re not already a member.  There’s nothing like seeing what everyone else is up to.  You can upload pictures of your progress, or ask questions…..after all, it’s all a part of ‘sharing’ isn’t it?

Have a wonderful Friday.

xox Sugary hugs :o)

 

FREE Friends BOF - Block 2: Happiness is live and it’s countdown to FNSI

Yep, it’s time!

Block 2 is ready for you to download.    You can get your free copy from my Craftsy store, where you’ll also find Block 1, and lots of my other patterns.  I just love this one…..

It just about sums it up for me….Friends just complete me….they bring such joy and happiness to my life, filling it to the brim….it always feels like sunshine when my friends are around me…or just knowing they’re in my heart gives me strength, just like the flower, growing stronger each day because the sunlight shines upon it……do you feel the same way too?

Head on over and print off your copy so we can all stitch together in our monthly, worldwide friendship sew-in and have a ‘happiness overload’ night ……. have you signed up yet?  You can do that HERE if you haven’t had the chance yet.  You know you want to, and I’ve even made it easy for you with something ready to stitch! (or you could be like me and choose something from the UFO pile?)

 

See you tonight.

xox Sugary hugs with happiness galore :o)

FNSI deliciousness and some reminders….

I was thinking, “What sort of treat could we make this Friday night?  Something sweet…..savoury?  Something that suits the northern hemisphere’s heading into summery weather, as well as the southern’s beginnings of wintery temps?”   ….and here in the tropics, well our temps are staying in the low 30’s (celsius) by day so really, anything will suit me! (and I’m a great lover of just about ANY food type!)

And then I got to thinking…..why not make an easy-peasy-yummy-liquidy-pick-me-uppy-type drink?  I’d noticed on Kelley’s blog, she had a delicious looking ice-creamy, desserty treat so I asked her if I could share it with you.

Her gorgeous looking creation is the Frozen Chai Tea Latte.   I am a great fan of Chai tea….isn’t everyone?  a hint of cloves, a touch of cinnamon…..yummo…..very exotic, (that makes it healthy, right??)  AND just like being at a posh teahouse.  Adding an ice-creamy touch to it makes it a cross between dessert and ‘l'heure du thé’…this one will give you the energy to stitch for hours….*perfect*.

And it’s so simple to make….. just click on the picture to take you to the recipe. Even if you’re not into chai, Kelley has some other delectable treats…there’s so much to drool over….pop on over and take a look.

While you’re at it, have you signed up for Friday night’s FNSI yet?  The sign ups are back HERE so don’t forget to add your name to the list…we always have a blast.  If you haven’t heard about it, read all about our virtual Friday night get togethers here.

Another reminder, tomorrow is the release of Block 2 of my free B.O.F. B.O.F. aka Best Of Friends Block of the Fortnight.  If you’re new to it, you can read all about it in this previous post and this one too.

xox sugary sweet hugs :o)

FNSI sign ups

Where has this past week gone?
I guess preparing for the opening of the Artspace and generally catching up on life has taken over (that tends to happen a lot, doesn't it?)
Nevertheless,  this Friday is our April Friday Night Sew In.......YES already! Hard to believe it's rocked around again isn't it....but it has and I can't wait!

 Mind you, I've been stitching heaps lately .... I have lots to share.....and a special something I"ll be sharing with you that's coming up in the next couple of weeks that I'll tell you more about later on this week.....but a hint........it involves THIS......

Subtle as a sledgehammer, I am?!

As always, there'll be something spesh I'll choose as our prize for FNSI this month but right now it's time to invite your online friends, remind your online buddies, choose what you're going to be working on, sign up below, jot it down in your diary, log it in your Outlook Calendar, tie a ribbon in a bow around your finger,  do whatever you have to do to remember that ....

FRIDAY NIGHT IS FNSI NIGHT!!!!!!!!!

....and you definitely don't want to miss out!

I'll be releasing the next block in our 'Friends'  BOF on Friday too, so maybe that is something you want to have ready for Friday night?  

Sign ups are open......let's get ready to part-ay!

xox Sugary hugs :o)

Block 1: Friends–The first block in my new FREE B.O.F. Stitchalong

….and I think you’re going to love it as much as I do.

You can print your pattern off from my Craftsy store, and every fortnightly Friday until 7th August, where you can collect another block to stitch and complete your 16 1/2 inch wall hanging.

Each block is just 4 inches square, so small enough to do in an evening or two.  Great for this long Easter weekend.

Share your progress on our Facebook page so we can  encourage each other along the way.

Can’t wait to see what fabrics you choose!

Dont forget to share the love with the BOF button you can add to your sidebar. (don’t forget to link it back to Sugarlane!)

A very happy and Blessed Easter to you all and, as always …..

xox  big sugary hugs my gorgeous friends :o)

 

Friends….. make a difference. Join the B.O.F. starting April 3

Its been a good week or more of specialist’s visits and illness in the Sugarlane household but all is good, as it’s given me time to finalise my new B.O.F.

What is a B.O.F. you might ask?  Well, as a B.O.M. is a Block of the Month, so a B.O.F. is a Block of the Fortnight…. I figure these blocks are just 4 inches so a fortnight will give you HEAPS of time to organise your project between blocks – what do you think?

Here is the button to add to your blog’s sidebar so you, and others, can easily link back to the B.O.F. to find it.  Share the love…after all, that’s what friends are for!

xox Sugary hugs :o)