{"id":2161,"date":"2019-07-24T10:18:19","date_gmt":"2019-07-24T17:18:19","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.marysthread.com\/?p=2161"},"modified":"2019-07-24T10:38:34","modified_gmt":"2019-07-24T17:38:34","slug":"where-have-i-been","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.marysthread.com\/?p=2161","title":{"rendered":"Where have I been?"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Well&#8230;I have been to Australia! Yes! We took took our five (5)&#8230;that&#8217;s FIVE children, ages 20 months to 11 on a 15 hour plane ride&#8230;to Australia. That was just fine. It was the 13 hours BACK that were difficult. But ALL worth it! It was a fantastic trip! And I did not get a lot of stitching done. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Before:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-gallery columns-2 is-cropped wp-block-gallery-1 is-layout-flex wp-block-gallery-is-layout-flex\"><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0441.jpg?resize=640%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2147\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.marysthread.com\/?attachment_id=2147\" class=\"wp-image-2147\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0441.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0441.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0441.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0441.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0441.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0441.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0441.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><li class=\"blocks-gallery-item\"><figure><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"640\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0440.jpg?resize=640%2C640&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" data-id=\"2150\" data-link=\"https:\/\/www.marysthread.com\/?attachment_id=2150\" class=\"wp-image-2150\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0440.jpg?resize=1024%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0440.jpg?resize=150%2C150&amp;ssl=1 150w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0440.jpg?resize=300%2C300&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0440.jpg?resize=768%2C768&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0440.jpg?resize=400%2C400&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0440.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0440.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure><\/li><\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p>After:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0927.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2176\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0927.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0927.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0927.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0927.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0927.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0927.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>I didn&#8217;t even touch the other 3 NEW projects I brought with me &#8220;just in case&#8221; I finished something or felt like I needed something different to do!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>But I did get to visit The Crewel Gobelin and buy many wonderful things for my stash! That was awfully fun!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0932.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2178\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0932.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0932.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0932.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0932.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0932.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0932.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>I don\u2019t usually share \u201cstash enhancement\u201d but felt this lot was something special!<br><\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0933.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2179\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0933.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0933.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0933.jpg?resize=768%2C575&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0933.jpg?resize=1024%2C767&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0933.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0933.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Here\u2019s the kit I bought from the Australian designer Designatus which includes a hand turned spool.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dd03698b-d18c-4b96-8ab6-4995bfe9af9c-1324-000000b7c120e290_file.jpg?resize=640%2C853&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2180\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dd03698b-d18c-4b96-8ab6-4995bfe9af9c-1324-000000b7c120e290_file.jpg?w=1125&amp;ssl=1 1125w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dd03698b-d18c-4b96-8ab6-4995bfe9af9c-1324-000000b7c120e290_file.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/dd03698b-d18c-4b96-8ab6-4995bfe9af9c-1324-000000b7c120e290_file.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Here\u2019s the tea towel unfolded. The lady at the shop was working a crewel stitch sampler on it that was fantastic. It is called Taronga for the famous zoo and printed by a local artist. I have wanted to do a crewel piece for a LONG time so her inspiration was important to me!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>The shop was totally charming with many lovely things and friendly staff. Getting there from downtown Sydney was extremely convenient. A 10 minute walk to the metro, a 30 minute metro ride, a 5 minute or less walk to the shop&#8230;it would have been a shame not to go!<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>So, if someone goes on a big trip so far away, and even though she writes a needlework blog, I&#8217;m sure at least SOME of you would like to see some pictures. So just a warning, there is no more stitching in this post. Here you go. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0492.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2163\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0492.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0492.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0492.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0492.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0492.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0492.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Sydney Opera House from the Harbour Bridge<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<!--more-->\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0861.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2164\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0861.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0861.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0861.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0861.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0861.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0861.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Chinese Friendship Garden in Sydney <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0596.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2165\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0596.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0596.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0596.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0596.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0596.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0596.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Mossman River- rapid side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0586.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2166\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0586.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0586.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0586.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0586.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0586.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0586.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Mossman River-calm side<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0662.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2168\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0662.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0662.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0662.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0662.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0662.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0662.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Where the Daintree Rainforest meets the Great Barrier Reef-the only place on earth where 2 natural wonders adjoin.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0721.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2169\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0721.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0721.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0721.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0721.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0721.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0721.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Gregory, a very large crocodile<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0806.jpg?resize=640%2C480&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2170\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0806.jpg?resize=1024%2C768&amp;ssl=1 1024w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0806.jpg?resize=300%2C225&amp;ssl=1 300w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0806.jpg?resize=768%2C576&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0806.jpg?resize=400%2C300&amp;ssl=1 400w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0806.jpg?w=1500&amp;ssl=1 1500w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0806.jpg?w=1280&amp;ssl=1 1280w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>A pile of koalas, even a baby!<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0743.jpg?resize=640%2C853&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2171\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0743.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0743.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0743.jpg?w=1125&amp;ssl=1 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Kangaroos <\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"640\" height=\"853\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0739.jpg?resize=640%2C853&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-2172\" srcset=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0739.jpg?resize=768%2C1024&amp;ssl=1 768w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0739.jpg?resize=225%2C300&amp;ssl=1 225w, https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/www.marysthread.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/07\/img_0739.jpg?w=1125&amp;ssl=1 1125w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><figcaption>Look it\u2019s awake! We all loved the koalas best I think.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>After my 2 week break, I find I have a lot of backed up blogging for you, so you\u2019ll get 3 posts in three days! See you tomorrow!<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Well&#8230;I have been to Australia! Yes! We took took our five (5)&#8230;that&#8217;s FIVE children, ages 20 months to 11 on a 15 hour plane ride&#8230;to Australia. That was just fine. It was the 13 hours BACK that were difficult. But ALL worth it! It was a fantastic trip! And I did not get a lot of stitching done. 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