I love to sew, mainly quilts and bags. I am 66, married to Fred and have one son, Matthew, who is 27. I enjoy embroidery and applique and prefer to machine piece and quilt my projects. I love my vintage Singer sewing machines especially my Featherweight 222K. I’m enjoying treadling on my 201K Singer and I collect Miniature Sewing Machines and currently have three Essex , one Singer 20, one Singer 40, two Vulcan Miniatures and my latest, a Grain. My love of sewing I believe comes from my Grandmother - I still have the drawings she made for me to embroider on tea towels many many years ago!

Tuesday, 11 January 2011

QUEENSLAND FLOOD

So many of the blogs in Australia are talking about the terrible flooding which is occurring in Queensland right now.  Yesterday and today have been horrific, with so much loss of life and property.  Brisbane (where I live) has been warned to brace itself for the worst flooding we have seen in 35 years.  I was living in Brisbane when the 1974 flood hit, it was terrible.  I'm prepared...  baths full of water, candles and torches at the ready.  Enough food in the pantry.  I am very fortunate to live up high on a hill, although many streets in my area are now cut off.  I have found that the ABC website is a good place to get updates.  The Courier Mail also has a website with regular updates.  


It's very heartwarming to receive so many emails checking on how we are all coping.  Thank you!


Although sewing is the last thing on anyone's mind at the moment, Gum Tree Designers have put out the call for "New Beginnings" sewing kits to send out via the various Quilting groups in Queensland.   Click on the link to read more about the sewing kits and to find out how you can help.


Although one would think that I would be sewing away with not much else to do, I find myself glued to the TV watching the news unfold.  Sadly, there is more heartbreaking news yet to come, as the floodwaters make their way down to Brisbane.  Right now the rain has eased, so that's something.


..  Helen
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11 comments :

  1. Barb11 January 2011 at 21:35

    It would seem that if it were myself, I would be to anxious to sew.

    Hang in there....please keep us updated. I will go to all the links you gave.

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  2. Joy11 January 2011 at 22:59

    Helen I've been the same way today, glued to the tv. So glad you're ok ..... stay safe.
    Hugs,
    Joy xx

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  3. Seams Sew Together11 January 2011 at 23:02

    Stay safe and look after you and your families

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  4. Lynda11 January 2011 at 23:52

    I'm with you, Helen, whenever there is some devastating news I'm glued to the TV wishing there was something I could do to help. Thanks for the links.

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  5. Needled Mom12 January 2011 at 01:18

    It has sounded just dreadful. Know that our thoughts are with all of you.

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  6. Pat12 January 2011 at 02:45

    Such worries - be safe and take care of yourselves.

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  7. Raewyn12 January 2011 at 10:46

    I'm thinking of you over there and hoping that you and your family keep safe.

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  8. Susan12 January 2011 at 12:06

    I have been away in western Victoria for the last 48 hours or so but you have been constantly in my thoughts. Stay safe and now that you are in our prayers. Best wishes, Suz

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  9. Pamela Kieffer13 January 2011 at 06:52

    Helen, I contacted Jenny at Elfantz and sent a donation to make up some kits. Sorry I could not do more. Stay safe. Pam

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  10. Anonymous13 January 2011 at 16:34

    Hello Helen i am new to your blog site and i was just reading your post on Queensland flood,i cant believe all this is happening,please stay safe and hope it all sorts out soon its quite horrifying.I love your site.
    cheers Sheryl
    http:shez-enjoyinglife.blogspot.com

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  11. Grethe15 January 2011 at 06:23

    So sorry to see and hear the devastating news from part of your country. We all pray that Mother Nature will soon change.I hope help is sufficient to help all the people suffering.
    All the best to you and yours.

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