Thursday, May 23, 2013

Snails - can you help?


I've had a go at Snails - but really want to get it right with foundation piecing - but not conquered yet!

These were some quilts from my weekend with the Quilters, that impressed me.
 
 
 

I'm so excited that my sister has tried some quilting.
If you have time, could you pop over to her blog and give her some encouragement.  I'd love her to catch the "quilting bug!"
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Sunday, May 19, 2013

It takes a Workshop to build a Village


This weekend I attended a great Workshop to learn how to build little houses.  I've never done foundation piecing before, and I found the precision work very difficult.
 

These were my creations after the weekend.  I think this will take a little practise.
 

This was our view from the workshop which was very fitting.
 

When we all pooled ours together, it resembled a village.

Kerry Gadd is ONE CLEVER LADY. 
I was pleased to try something new and challenge myself.

I'll sleep tight tonight!
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Thursday, May 16, 2013

Friendship Block


Just finished this Friendship Block for someone in my new Quilting Group
I think her quilt is going to be lovely!
You can see another one here.
 

Now back to my bag making adventure - 2nd attempt at the quilting as you go method
 
 

. . . and I've had this pattern from Bloom for absolutely ages, and really wanted to make it.  I had to adjust it a bit to fit with my quilting table on, and I still have to stitch, but it's in use and I love it.
 
 

Love the rain for some sewing to get done . . . nothing like it!
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Saturday, May 11, 2013

From the bottom of the pile

 
 
 
 

An old quilt top from the bottom of the pile of UFO's - finally pinned and now being quilted.  Love a bit of quilting on a cold night with T.V.
 
 
 
 
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Wednesday, May 8, 2013

Leaves Glorious Leaves

 
 
 

These are some of my babies

These 2 pieces below are from my Quilters' Group

I love it that eveyone has different ideas, and gives inspiration to others.
Check out some more here . . .
 
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Sunday, May 5, 2013

Glimpses of Autumn in my Garden


Hydrangea

Gorgeous Fushias

Viola's are one of my favourites
 

Salvia Limelight

Late self sown tomatoes

White Salvia Leucantha

The colour in the trees is my most favourite part of this season.
 
 

Reading back over this post before hitting Publish Post, I sound like an Autumn Freak. I JUST LOVE AUTUMN!  I think EVERYTHING is my favourite!  I love the trees, I love the colour, I love the shapes. 
I love being a Gardener . . . especially in Autumn!
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