Tangling.
Posted on January 24, 2012 | 20 Comments
Summer is lovely with all the warm days and the many outdoor activities. The only downside is that not a lot of sewing is being done. I suppose there is always Winter to catch up.
I was able to attend a one day class today for quilting with Zentangles. We spent the morning drawing on our tiles and selecting designs. In the afternoon we were busy stitching designs on to fabric with FMQ. I am not quite finished. I still need to stitch the binding down. I certainly learnt a lot from our teacher, Lee, and can see where I need to improve, but I definitely enjoyed the day.
I have also been playing with a tumbler quilt. Only a few rows done there. ( Yes, it needs ironing.)
On another day a group of friends spent an afternoon here making cards. I still have these examples.
And these cheeky birds have been making a lot of noise outside in the tree.
They definitely know how to enjoy the Summer days.
Blue And White Triangles.
Posted on January 14, 2012 | 18 Comments
The blue and white HST quilt is quilted and bound.
Simple and basic but perfect for this fabric.
Straight line quilting was all that was needed.
The binding was the same blue that was used in the small highlight around the centre.
This flowering gum is just starting to blossom. The bees are loving it. I tried to catch a photo of the rosellas having a lovely time in the tree, too, but before I could reach my camera, a flock of cockatoos flew over and frightened the rosellas away. I may be luckier next time.
Four Seasons.
Posted on January 11, 2012 | 12 Comments
Anyone who lives in or near Melbourne knows exactly what I am talking about! We have the ability to have all four seasons easily within a day. And today is it!
I look out the windows on one side of the house and it is beautiful blue sky and sunshine. Try the other side of the house and there are heavy grey clouds heading this way. We have had bursts of heavy rain filling the water tanks and then we have lovely warm sunshine. Some areas nearby have had hail and the mountains just to the north reported snow falling this morning. It’s never boring here!
I have completed the blue and white quit top I had been planning last week. A very simple design for a lovely fabric.
And because yesterday was such a pleasant day, I was able to work outside in the shade of the pergola to sandwich and pin this quilt. So this afternoon will be spent quilting.
I had packed away all the Christmas decorations a few days after Christmas, but there always seem to be a few bits and pieces that hide or escape collection. I have to find a home for this rather whimsical reindeer, although he may have to stay out a little longer.
There are always a few silly bits and pieces around over the Christmas season and these pens found their way into our home.
Wonder what the next half hour will bring with the weather?
Planning Ahead Or Catching Up?
Posted on January 3, 2012 | 11 Comments
Once Christmas had come and gone I realised that most of the Christmas sewing I had done was for gifts. And all the Christmas projects I had wanted to make for our home were put aside. So, instead of leaving them until the end of this year, and probably putting them aside again, I thought I could spend some time sewing now.
It does feel a little strange to be sewing Christmas items in January, especially considering the temperature yesterday made it to 40 degrees C (104F). But I am determined not to miss out again.
So yesterday I made this small throw to use on a chair or a small table – about 50 inches square. It is using a Northcott fabric called Wonders of Winter. The red fabric will also be the binding.
This is a closer look at the pattern in the fabrics.
This is another colour way of the same range. I plan to make another small quilt using HSTs. I will start cutting tonight.
I plan to make a couple of other quilts and some Christmas ornaments.
It is a great time of year in the garden. We seem to have a forest of sunflowers.
Love the look of the heads up close.
And the Veggie garden has loved the rain and warmth. Maybe not so much yesterday, though.
These lovely tomatoes are ripening in the hot house. We have been picking them for quite a few weeks now.
We are also still picking lovely strawberries. Mmmm…….
Welcome 2012.
Posted on January 1, 2012 | 9 Comments
A New Year awaits. How exciting!
Happy New Year and best wishes for a wonderful 2012.
Any new year resolutions … do as much as I can and enjoy every moment!
Cheers.
Merry Christmas.
Posted on December 25, 2011 | 2 Comments
Nearly There!!
Posted on December 22, 2011 | 10 Comments
Christmas Day is sneaking up very quickly and for some reason I keep finding things to sew! Why is that?
At least they are little, easy and portable.
These are from the current Christmas edition of Better Homes and Gardens. Rather cute!
I was able to make more of these decorations, too.
And I still needed a few more Christmas cards to be personally delivered.
So, as I said, nearly there!
Really? Only One Week To Go?
Posted on December 16, 2011 | 11 Comments
That can’t really be true! Oh, well, I had better keep working on all the unfinished bits and pieces.
First a little excitement. A little while back I won one of the Ghastlies prizes being offered by Pauline of Quilt’N’Queen. I chose the gorgeous Tea Cozy.
It looks wonderful and I love it to bits.
Love the faces on all the family members.
Wouldn’t you just love to sit down to a meal with them?
I consider myself very lucky to have received such beautiful sewing from Pauline. Thank you very much.
I may not have been busy posting but I have been busy sewing. I managed to finish the Christmas stockings in time to have them sent across to the other side of the world. I had word that they have been received today. Great news.
I also made a lot of owls to include with gifts I was wrapping. I made these ones with the machine, rather than hand made like the previous ones.
My Garden Maze quilt has returned from the LAQ and is now waiting for the binding to be done, hopefully over the next week.
And I am still making Christmas cards, although these ones were made as a stamping stack with a group of friends a few weeks back.
I hope you are all making good progress with your Christmas plans. Good luck!
Christmas Picnic.
Posted on December 8, 2011 | 12 Comments
Today is the last of the Teddy Bear’s Picnics for the year. So of course we are happy to enjoy some Christmas Cheer.
My Bear was a new addition to last year’s decorations and it seems appropriate for him to be the one to join in the picnic today.
Have a wonderful picnic and visit Melody at The House On The Side Of The Hill to see the other participants.
Thank you, Melody, for organising all the picnics throughout the year. Greatly appreciated.
Sew Cal Gal’s 2011 Christmas Quilt Show.
Posted on November 28, 2011 | 78 Comments
This little quilt is a pattern from The Birdhouse by Natalie Bird called TIS THE SEASON. I wanted to stay with the red and green theme but didn’t stick to the traditional shades. The fabric colours were influenced by the embroidery threads.
They are lovely variegated threads from Cottage Garden Threads. This particular colour is called Running Postman. I just love that name! Here’s a few more blocks.
The backing and binding were the same as fabrics used in the blocks.
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