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And Sew it begins

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 08/01/2022
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Finally I have now made a new webpage for “Sew Craftsy”  Just need a few more tweaks. Happy to say that I am back into sewing and loving it.   … Continue Reading →

“Sew Craftsy” - New Adventure

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 01/01/2022
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It has been a while since I have posted anything. Our time in Jeddah came to an end in March 2016. Living in Jeddah was a fantastic experience that will … Continue Reading →

Afghan Souq - near Al Balad

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 30/05/2021
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Recently we went on a tour to the Afghan Souq with Bander from “Nomad Tours“.  Having been on tours with Bander before I was looking forward to it.  However it … Continue Reading →

“Sleysla Centre” Traditional Saudi Handicrafts in Jeddah

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 07/07/2021
  • 4 Comments

Recently I organised a trip on the bus from our compound to go to the” Sleysla Centre“, part of  the Al-Faisalya Women Welfare Society.  I had spoken to “Sanna” the head … Continue Reading →

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“Quilting Bees”First Ever Public Quilt Exhibition in Jeddah

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 09/05/2022
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All the “Quilting Bees” of Jeddah were very excited to be holding our first ever public Quilt Exhibition in Jeddah. A few of the ladies volunteered to set up the premises at the … Continue Reading →

Quilting Exhibition Invite

Jeddah’s Very First “Quilt Exhibition” - May 7th and 8th 2014

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 30/04/2022
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The “Jeddah Bees Quilting Guild” are very proud and excited to announce Jeddah’s very first quilting exhibition. This event is not to be missed. Place:      The House of … Continue Reading →

Arts & Crafts on the Compound

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 10/04/2022
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  Living life as an expat is all about GRATITUDE and ATTITUDE . You have to embrace and accept  where you are not fight it and find fault with everything. The key … Continue Reading →

10 Things you Need to Know About Living in Jeddah Saudia Arabia

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 17/12/2021
  • 25 Comments

  Thanks to all those people who supported me by leaving comments about this blog. Because of you I won Silver. 🙂   In 2012 my husband’s was approached by … Continue Reading →

Durrat Al-ARous

Dodging the Dolphins of Jeddah

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 13/06/2021
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Bander from Nomad Arabia Tours asked if we would like to go on private Diving tour with Blue Reef Divers from Durrat Al-Arous.  I said “I would love to but I … Continue Reading →

Chris Butterfly

Stick and Bits Fibre Art Quilting Course - Jeddah

  • By Butterflies & Rainbows
  • 07/06/2021
  • 2 Comments

Chris from our compound is experienced at creating “Art Quilts“. What are Art Quilts? I hear you ask. Many people think they are blocks of material that are joined together … Continue Reading →

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