Stitching Away

Posted on August 11, 2010 | Comments Off on Stitching Away

I have a group of friends who enjoy sewing stitcheries and also enjoy a social gathering. Between us we have attended quite a few retreats and full day workshops. One was called Stitching by the Bay and I think it was held at the Mordiallic Yacht Club. Great setting with a beautiful view of the bay, of course.

Many of the patterns were by Rickety Stitches and this wall hanging is the one I chose to work one.

I have since found several others that are now on my “to do ” list.

Category: Stitcheries

Northwind

Posted on August 8, 2010 | Comments Off on Northwind

A small piece of butterfly fabric was the starting point for this quilt. I had it tucked away in my stash just waiting for the right pattern to turn up.

I then bought the storybook, The Quiltmaker’s Gift, as well as the pattern book – Quilts from The Quiltmaker’s Gift. Both books are a delight. I wanted to try the Northwind pattern and the butterfly fabric was my first choice.

It is only a lap quilt but I really enjoyed the colours and the way the pattern came together. It was beautifully quilted by Victor at VicQuilt using a flower and butterfly design.