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?
Simple And Sweet.
Posted on June 26, 2011 | 7 Comments
Most of the quilts and embroideries I am working on at the moment are taking quite a while due to the size/ quantity/ difficulty involved. I think I just needed a change of pace so I chose something quick and easy to make.
On a recent visit to Spotlight I saw the owl and leaf fabric and was sucked right in. I did only buy a fat quarter of each in blue and pink. I hunted through my stash at home and found some bits and pieces to match.
I worked on the blue first, made a plan using 6 inch squares and put together some rows.
At this stage I have just spread the rows out on the design bed to check how the inner and outer borders look.
I am hoping to make several of these as donation quilts. Quick to make, good use of my stash and a chance to practise my FMQ. Good value all round.
Raining Cats and Dogs.
Posted on June 23, 2011 | 6 Comments
No, not today, but it was a few days ago.
Instead I have a cat and dog softie ready to join in with Melody at The House On The Side Of The Hill for the Teddy Bear’s Picnic. It may be a little late in the day but we are on our way.
This pair are from Boyds. I think I may have collected them about 15 years back. I tend to like the back view as their tails are rather cute.
Visit Melody to see who else is at the picnic. Have a lovely day.
Adding Up The Numbers.
Posted on June 22, 2011 | 3 Comments
Our chilly weather makes this a perfect time to stay inside to sew. The last few days have been busy adding to collections.
I have made 40 of these disappearing 9 patch blocks for the final border of my quilt made from Califon.
These drunkard’s path blocks now total 47 – about a quarter of the way there!
There are also two more of the Tis The Season stitcheries.
So the numbers are starting to add up.
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