And There’s More!
Posted on July 13, 2011 | 7 Comments
The pile is steadily growing.
I now have 112 blocks for the drunkard’s path border. Only 64 to go!
Mystery Quilt Finish.
Posted on July 11, 2011 | 12 Comments
It is always lovely when the last stitch goes into the binding and a quilt is finished. This is the mystery quilt I did in a workshop back in January.
I managed to have a few moments outside with the camera when the wind eased off, just before the rain bucketed down. It has ended up being a comfortable sized lap quilt.
I am still a novice at free motion quilting and know I have to keep practicing on each quilt. The pattern in this fabric had lots of curves and swirls which was a good guide for the quilting designs.
I did a cross between feathers and leaves in each cat then some pebbling around them.
There are loops and swirls in the black borders. I tried curves on each of the triangles and know that this is definitely something that needs a lot more work.
Lots of curves and swirls in the white and yellow borders. Hard to show as the fabric design is so busy. (It is also good for hiding hiccups!)
Also some half flowers in the corner triangles.
I had some fun with the fabric for the backing.
A combination of dogs, cats, children, pandas and spots.
All that is left to do is add the label.
Another one done!
Quilting Away.
Posted on July 10, 2011 | 8 Comments
I have spent quite a few days concentrating on quilting my mystery quilt. Last night the binding went on and hopefully today I will be able to complete the hand sewing on that.
Unfortunately it is extremely windy here today so no real chance of an outside photo of the whole quilt just yet.
Stitching Day.
Posted on July 9, 2011 | 5 Comments
Last week I had the opportunity to join in a day with a stitching group at The Patchwork Tea House. We were truly spoilt with morning and afternoon tea and lunch. While it was cold and windy outside we were as warm as toast inside. We were able to select the project we wanted to do. I decided to go small and select something I could finish in a day. I nearly completed it – only had to do the words when I came home.
I may simply turn it into an ornament for the tree.
Warm And Cuddly.
Posted on July 7, 2011 | 9 Comments
Another day for a Teddy Bear’s picnic with Melody at The House On The Side Of The Hill.
These two bears are made from plush felt. It’s the only way to be if you are outside today. At least the cyclamen is flowering!
Keep your skis handy – the forecast is for snow quite low down over the next few days!
Visit Melody to join the picnic. Maybe some of the other bears are having sunny days.
Little Things.
Posted on July 3, 2011 | 6 Comments
Sometimes it’s the little things that make you smile.
Like this sweet little thimble sent to me by Linda. It is made of wood and represents the town in which she lives. Isn’t it gorgeous?
And it was made even sweeter when it was surrounded by these! Lots of goodies I have never tried before. Mmmm….. Thank you very much, Linda.
And then, just to round the day off, I had an email from Madame Samm to say that I would be the lucky recipient of some red, white and blue goodies.
Can’t wipe the smile off my face!
Red And Green.
Posted on July 1, 2011 | 14 Comments
Today Robyn, from Daisy Quilts, has set quite a challenge for Colourful Friday. We have to find red and green and are only allowed one photo!
Lots of choices – plants and flowers, fabrics, even the Big Red Tomato Sauce bottle.
In the end, this was my choice.
Visit Robyn to see how the other players fared.
A Bear In The Pantry.
Posted on June 30, 2011 | 5 Comments
This has to be my bear with the biggest tummy! I think he sometimes hides in the pantry and eats all the goodies he can find. He is made out of plush felt which of course can stretch to accommodate his expanding girth. We may have to limit his intake at Melody’s picnic today.
Visit The House On The Side Of The Hill to join in the picnic and see the other bears and softies.
Final Round.
Posted on June 29, 2011 | 9 Comments
I have been able to add the final round of blocks to my Califon quilt. It is definitely time to stop as it has reached 70 inches in size. I think when I started I was only planning a lap sized quilt, but then it took on a life of its own. Unfortunately it will now have to sit on the back burner waiting to be sandwiched and quilted as there are several other priorities to be dealt with first. But its time will come.
I am very pleased with how much fabric I have used from my stash! It is interesting to see the progression.
A Petite Surprise.
Posted on June 27, 2011 | 6 Comments
A lovely envelope arrived in the mail today. It contained 3 delightful Petite Patterns from Gail Pan. I was one of the lucky winners of patterns released at the recent Sydney trade show. It was only Thursday when Gail announced the winners and they arrived in today’s post. How quick is that! Aren’t they wonderful?
Gail has also released some more new patterns today. Visit Gail Pan Designs to see them.
Thank you, Gail, for your generosity and for a gorgeous selection of patterns.
Which one will I start first?
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