Quilting & Patchwork

Forest Path potholders for my sis. With 2 layers of batting i.e. insulated and cotton. Pattern found here.


A huswif in the process. Instructions can be found here.

Free RPK!

Raja Petra Kamarudin (RPK) is in Kamunting, detained under the draconian Internal Security Act. Detention without trial. He starts his 2 year (indefinite) sequester today. This is a great injustice. We the people of Malaysia will right this wrong ... however long it takes ...

Please take note, that they'll be a candelight vigil:

Venue : Dataran Merdeka , Kuala Lumpur

Date : Saturday, 27th September 2008 (RPK's Birthday)

Time : 7.00pm

(More info here)

You could send a card to him:

Y.M. Raja Petra Kamarudin
Tempat Tahanan Perlindungan,
34009 Kamunting, Taiping.
Perak MALAYSIA

And if you are a Malaysian citizen and feel strongly against the ISA please sign the petition here

Edited to add:
There are rumblings in our nation of Hartal ISA. Please read more about it here.

Gifts for Lily & my Sis

Since I am on a Tilda craze, I made this little pouch for Lily's birthday.


And a patchwork cushion cover for my sis' new home.

Design: Petite Hornbook Noir
Designer: A Mon Ami Pierre (freebie)
Fabric: 32ct Cream Belfast Linen
Threads: DMC

Daulat Tuanku, Daulat Tuanku, Daulat Tuanku!

Picture from Haris Ibrahim's blog

We the loyal rakyat of Malaysia implore on your Majesty's guidance and wisdom. Deliver us from corruption and injustices. May democracy flourish in our land Malaysia.

Also from Haris' blog a video capturing how I feel too:

For Malaysia's sake free them!!

As you know, my/our country is in peril. The authorities have used an archaic, draconian law against Raja Petra Kamaruddin (social activist) , Teresa Kok (Member of Parliament) and the 5 leaders of Hindraf (Hindu Rights Action Front). The people know it is a desperate attempt by the Government to silence dissent. Even the Law Minister Zaid Ibrahim who was tasked to reform the judiaciary, has walked the talk by resigning from his post today. We need a new Government and we need Anwar Ibrahim to lead us!! Makkal Sakti!! (People Power)

Some pics of vigils held last night:

Picture from Anil Netto's Blog
Vigil in Dewan Sri Pinang, Penang

Picture from Nathaniel Tan's blog
Vigil in Blog House, Kuala Lumpur

Meeting Jess!

I was in Penang to meet Jess and Tony yesterday. I had a fabulous time, it was really good meeting Jess after 'speaking' to her all this 2 plus - 3 years! Jess was more than generous with all the stuff she got me. I've got to hand it to her, she really knows which buttons to press! :D I'm in heaven ...


Being an architectural buff I took some pics of houses from the pre-war period in Penang while on a Peranakan antique buying spree and looking for Little India!

Gift for Jess

The gift went ahead of me, as I didn't think it'll be a good idea lugging a box all the way to Penang :) She called me to say she received it! Can't wait to meet up and go for our long promised appoms and the wicked brew of teh-tarik! :)

Designer: Anne-Les-Petites-Croix (freebie)
Fabric: 32ct Belfast Raw Linen
Threads: DMC
Finishing: Box Topper

Birds

A nest fell to the ground with 3 little baby birds in the nest. 2 of them were able to fly but unfortunately the last one was rather weak. My mom made a makeshift shelter with a large leaf in the garden for it, since it's been raining here for some days. The parents did not come and feed it even when it was calling for them incessantly and sadly it died in the next 2 days :(

This is another bird, a stitched bird :) Will be finishing it into a wall hanging.

Designer: AMAP (freebie)
Fabric: 32ct Cream Belfast
Threads: DMC

Edited:

To add another bird :) This is a personal exchange to Margaret W.

Designer: Blackbird Designs (With Needle and Thread book)
Fabric: 32ct Sand Belfast
Threads: Carries Creations

Save our Judiciary Petition

We are running out of time. If you feel strongly about righting the many wrongs in our judiciary please sign the online petition here. We need an independent judiciary where our fundamental liberties will be defended.

If you're a Malaysian, please.