28-Jan-2023 : Sunrises for the week 22-Jan-28-Jan-2024 (4/52)

Another week of Sunrise Challenge 2024 and below are the daily images for the fourth week of the year 2024 (4/52).

28-Jan-2024 : This time a sunrise from my viewpoint on the fourth Sunday of the year 2024 - 28/366 (weekend - 4/52).

27-Jan-2024 : No sunrise from my end this morning on the fourth Saturday of the year 2024 - 27/366 (weekend - 4/52).

26-Jan-2024 : Happy Australia Day ! And a good sunrise on the fourth Friday of the year 2024 - 26/366 (weekend - 4/52). And today's temp is going to reach 40c.

25-Jan-2024 : Happy Sunrise on the fourth Thursday of the year 2024 - 25/366 (weekend - 4/52) before the temp goes up to 38c.

24-Jan-2024 : Happy Sunrise on the fourth Wednesday of the year 2024 - 24/366 (weekend - 4/52)

23-Jan-2024 :  From where I watch a sunrise this is quite a depressing sight (no sun at all) on the fourth Tuesday of the year 2024 - 23/366 (weekend - 4/52)

22-Jan-2024 : This morning's sunrise blocked by a tree - the 4th Monday of the year 2024 - 22/366 (start of the 4th weekend of the year 2024-4/52)

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Handmade of the Day : Handmade Bag - Patchwork Bag

Only one available. Handmade patchwork bag. Made of 100% quilting cotton and fully lined with a 100% cotton fabric too. This patchwork bag measures 27cm x 25cm with a solid Japanese bamboo wooden handles.  

Click on any of the images above or click here to see more details of the patchwork bag and on how to make a purchase.

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Candid Thoughts : Free to create

As a crafter I am free to create anything I want....

because I am a creator.

21-Jan-2023 : Sunrises for the week 15-Jan-21-Jan-2024 (3/52)

Another week of Sunrise Challenge 2024 and below are the daily images for the third week of the year 2024 (3/52).

21-Jan-2024 : Almost did not make it to catch the sunrise this morning. Full sunrise on the 3rd Sunday of the year 2024 - 21/366 (3rd weekend of the year 2024).

20-Jan-2024 : The sun started to come out but later disappeared on the 3rd Saturday of the year 2024 - 20/366 (3rd weekend of the year 2024).

19-Jan-2024 : Happy sunrise on the 3rd Friday of the year 2024 - 19/366.

18-Jan-2024 : A good sunrise this morning but after 30minutes it became a bit foggy on the 3rd Thursday of the year 2024 - 18/366.

17-Jan-2024 : Still a cloudy sunset on the 3rd Wednesday of the year 2024 - 17/366.

16-Jan-2024 : A cloudy sunset on the 3rd Tuesday of the year 2024 - 16/366.

15-Jan-2024 : Raining this morning. No sunrise on the 3rd Monday of the year 2024 -15/366) 

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Craft Book of the Day : Quilting - Kindred Creations by Laurel Burch

Kindred Creatures. The quilt book that has the secrets and shortcuts for creating a perfect Laurel Burch look. 

12 projects for applique and embellishment.'where kindred spirits connect. Join celebrated artist Laurel Burch in the infinite realm of her imagination. You'll love seeing Laurel's signature style come alive in your own quilts, gifts and home decorating projects.

12 projects including fun designs like Mariah Moon beam and Friend, Feline Fairies, Folkloric Flutter-bye and Mythical Dogs. Use all your favorite techniques - applique, embroidery, fabric painting, stamping and more. Secrets and shortcuts for creating the perfect Laurel Burch look.

Click on any of the images above or click here to see more details of this book and how to make a purchase.

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Candid Thoughts : Kindness and Me

Practicing kindness is actually good for the soul and believe me it makes you sleep well at night knowing that you did something nice to someone during the day. 

Would you like to have an idea on how to make a difference in this world? If you like sewing, check out this blog. 

Craft Book of the Day : Patchwork & Quilting - Quilters Think Pink

Cannot find the right words to say? Express it with a quilt. Check out this Quilters Think Pink projects book. 

Quilter's Think Pink project. 16 projects included. You may not know the right words to say but you can show a friend or family member your sentiment by giving them a quilted item made especially for him or her with your own hands.

Quilt a cozy throw or prayer shawl, stitch a pair of flannel slippers, brighten spirits with a sweet flower, celebrate with a special quilt, bring comfort with a pillow or quillow or give a notebook cover with handy packets.

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Click on any of the images above or click here to check out more details on this book and how to make a purchase.

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Candid Thoughts : Inspirational Garden Quote

I grow plants for many reasons: to please my eye or to please my soul, to challenge the elements or to challenge my patience, for novelty or for nostalgia, but mostly for the joy in seeing them grow.

                  ~ David Hobson

Craft Book of the Day : Patchwork & Quilting - Prayer Shawl Quilts

Love to quilt? Make quilts for comfort and blessing to share with this "Prayer Shawl Quilts" Quilting Book.

Quilts of Comfort and blessing to share. For those of us who love to quilt, every quilt we make for family and friends is an act of love. With every stitch we are thinking about the person who will receive the quilt.

There are times when a special quilt is required to fill a need, provide comfort or give someone a blessing. On such occasions we need to let those friends or even strangers know that we have been praying for them.

Prayer shawls originally were shawls that were knitted or chocheted but quilters want to share their talent with those in need too. It is for that reason that we present this collection of throws and lap quilts from designers who have a variety of faith backgrounds.

Click on any of the images above or click here for more details on this book and how to make a purchase.

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14-Jan-2023 : Sunrises for the week 8-Jan-14-Jan-2024 (2/52)

January 14, 2024 at 10:14PM

Sunrise Challenge 2024 and below are the daily images for the second week of the year 2024.

13-Jan-2024 : Happy Sunrise on the second Saturday (13/366) of the year 2024. And today the temp will be 33c (but feels like 36c) by 2pm.

12-Jan-2024 : Hardly a sunrise today on the second day of the year 2024 (12/366). Full of dark clouds and I think it is about to rain.

11-Jan-2024 : Ooops! No sunrise on the Second Thursday of the year 2024 but my 3 friends are up early this morning. 😀

10-Jan-2024 :  Second Wednesday of the year 2024's Sunrise. Just noticed while posting these images that the grass seems so green and the color around the sun a bit reddish.

09-Jan-2024 :  Waking up early to watch the sunrise gives me a chance to take care of my plants for about an hour or so before the sun really strikes hot as I cannot go back to sleep anymore. The air is still very cool. Today Tuesday's sunrise.

08-Jan-2024 : Second Monday of the year 2024's Sunrise.

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13-Jan-2024 : Mango Tree

January 13, 2024 at 08:19PM

13-Jan-2024 : Was not possible to pick even just one mango so I decided to take a photograph of the mango tree instead.

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11-Jan-2024 : Succulent Corner

January 11, 2024 at 11:21PM

11-Jan-2024 : Succulent corner

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10-Jan-2024 : Meet Mr Gollum

January 10, 2024 at 09:44PM

10-Jan-2024 : Meet Mr Gollum. The pot is totally made by hand.

If anyone needs more information about the pot, please feel free to send me an email or click on the ''Çontact Me" tab at the top of this page.

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05-Jan-2024 : Exciting things happening in 2024 at Soft Treasures

New exciting things will be happening at Soft Treasures. More new products, more handmades, more handmade dresses to make a difference in this world, more crafting. Coming soon.

For more information on making a difference in this world, click here.

Visit my website here for crafting supplies, handmade goodies and lots of vintage and pre-owned items.

As the saying below goes -

05-Jan-2024 : Wishbone Prayer Plant

05-Jan-2024 : thriving wishbone prayer plant

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05-Jan-2023 : Images of the first 5 sunrises of the year 2024

For this year 2024, I have decided to challenge myself to wake up early in the morning and take pictures of the daily sunrise and if possible daily sunsets as well. So far I have done the first 5 sunrises of the year 2024 and none on sunsets. Maybe when I go back to my daily walking habit I will be able to catch at least one sunset. I cannot stand walking at this time due to the heat. Check out my images below of the first 5 sunrises of the year 2024.

05-Jan-2024 : Today Friday's Sunrise

04-Jan-2024 : Today Thursday's Sunrise

03-Jan-2024 : Today Wednesday's Sunrise

02-Jan-2024 : Late sunrise today , still a bit cloudy but more inspiring. Looks like am starting to get used to waking up very early to watch the sunrise. 😃

01-Jan-2024 : Disappointing on the first sunrise of the year 2024. Cloudy and nothing spectacular. 

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