Author: hettyanddaisy

HQAL Sunday 19th April 2026

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Hi Everyone

A warm welcome back to Margaret.

Well what can I say, the wheels are well and truly off the bus. I have been diverted from the project I should be working on, and it is all down to my love of nature and a desire to expand my knowledge and try new things. I am definitely a Jack of All Trades and a Master of Nothing. What better definition of a young quilter (not in age but new to quilting – only 5 years max)

I should be working on, let me check the list for April’s selection ahh! Finish the Bag, Blanket and Book Sleeve Trio. Well not a stitch has flown that way. Instead I put the binding on the Mowgli Quilt which was on the list and then diverted my attention to this quilt = The Log Cabin Small Animals Quilt. It’s not my fault it just called to me. Well it is done now I have the backing and just need to choose how I am going to bind it.

And then this project jumped forward. A Raggedy Ruff Design. It is supposed to be a Christmas Tree Skirt but I just want it to be a wall hanging.

Okay so with a little imagination, the upper section is the christmas tree area, and then from left to right there will be two squirrels, badger, hare, and a fox all dressed in their Christmas Finery and decorating the tree.. I have just ironed the drawings on the freezer paper to the fabric which you then cut out, layering fabrics as required by the design. They are great designs for using up scraps. Detail is done by free motion quilting and therein lies my drawback, does anyone know whether the Old Singer 99K machine is able to drop its feed dogs. I don’t have a booklet with my machine.

That’s me for now,

Daisy

This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another.  If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.

Kathy, Deb, Sharon, Karrin, Margaret and Daisy

SAL Sunday 12th April 2026

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Hi Everyone

I have continued to stitch the Hallowe’en Project and I am still enjoying and learning all of the stitches involved, Though it is mainly back stitch and cross stitch, it is how each element has its own design. The crystal ball was so intense and i haven’t even started on the stand for the ball. I think that I am half way through the design. Better get my skates on for this Hallowe’en.

Here is where I was last time ….

And this is my progress …

Well that is me this session so why not grab a cuppa and peruse the other members projects in our group.

Thanks for reading

Daisy


Avis, Claire, Kathy, Margaret,  

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie, 

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

HQAL – Sunday 29th March 2026

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Hi Everyone

I have been working on two projects this month,

Firstly, I am still putting some time in on the sewing machine cover (February chosen project). I have now got some H640 Stabilizer (I think people use this in bag construction) to strengthen the front back and top of the design. I have made one side, 2nd photo, and I thought that maybe it didn’t need any stabilizer but not sure. Anyhow just going to basic quilt sandwich via straight lines and then decide on side panels.

Here is the design so far ….

The second project was one of the stitchery panel which I have been hand quilting in straight lines following the design. You can see the stitching lines better from the back. (This was one of the nominated projects for March, so haven’t fallen off the wagon yet)

.I have also been trying to learn crochet. I think I have the technique and concept alright but it is my tension and holding the wool correct in the left hand that I am struggling with. Any tips? Or is it a case of practice makes perfect.

This is my second attempt (the first attempt is really too shameful !!). It is sort of square

The design was on You tube by Emma C makes. It’s called the Sunshine Granny Square.

Well that;s all for now

Daisy

This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another.  If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.

Kathy, Deb, Sharon, Karrin, and Daisy

SAL – 22nd March 2026

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Sorry I’m late, but you will not believe it – I scheduled this for the wrong month so lots of apologies.

I have managed to sew a little bit and am a little annoyed with myself because I think, well I now know that I have made the circle a little small so it is staying the way it is as so many stitches have been invested in this bit. I’m not sure how as I double count to make sure but there you go. It still look alright and you probably wouldn’t have noticed.

Here is where I was …

Here is my progress …

Well that is me this week, I’m sure you have probably seen all the other members progress but here are the links anyhow

Daisy


Avis, Claire, Kathy, Margaret,  

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie, 

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

HQAL – Sunday 8th March 2026

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Hello Everyone

I have been busy sewing the projects, and have partially made the Sewing Machine Cover. See Photo below. The star is the front piece, the square the back section. Long section is the top part and the side will be 2″ squares. There will some straight sections added to front and back in the same fashion as the top section.

Natilie Bird Quilt has not had a stitch so that was a fail and she has gone back in the pot to be drawn again.

I have chosen the next two projects which are Start quilting the two Sewing Notion Lap Quilts/Wall Hangings. and Finish the top of the Angel Blessing Quilt top. So hopefully more success this month. (Sorry photos not that good).

Behind the scenes I have been busy stitching the Temperature Quilt and I now have November and December to sew in the long strips and then sew the quarters together. I do not have a backing fabric for this quilt so need to purchase some fabric or just had the idea of sewing the remaining large pieces of fabric together to make the backing scrappy..

“Every little stitch counts towards a finish” is my new Mantra. No pressure!!

Well that is me for now. Please pop along to the other members of our group to see what they are working on.

Daisy

This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another.  If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.

Kathy, Deb, Sharon, Karrin, and Daisy

SAL Sunday 1st March 2026

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Hi Everyone

A new month and Spring is here, the daffodils are in full bloom and the snowdrops are nodding their heads. Mother Nature is doing her upmost to cheer us up.

I have been busy sewing many things and keeping to my new sewing plan. I have chosen my new projects to sew for March and I will post those on a different posting. For now I have sewn the witch – you all made me apprehensive about her fitting within the frame, but she does broomstick as well.

Here she is in her decorative cloak, and you will see that I have started on the next item as well.

Here is where I was last time

Here is my progress

Well that is me, so please pop along to the other members listed below to see their projects and their progress.

Bye for now

Daisy

Avis, Claire, Kathy, Margaret,  

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie, 

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

SAL Sunday 1st March 2026

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Hi Everyone

A new month and Spring is here, the daffodils are in full bloom and the snowdrops are nodding their heads. Mother Nature is doing her upmost to cheer us up.

I have been busy sewing many things and keeping to my new sewing plan. I have chosen my new projects to sew for March and I will post those on a different posting. For now I have sewn the witch – you all made me apprehensive about her fitting within the frame, but she does broomstick as well.

Here she is in her decorative cloak, and you will see that I have started on the next item as well.

Here is where I was last time

Here is my progress

Well that is me, so please pop along to the other members listed below to see their projects and their progress.

Bye for now

Daisy

Avis, Claire, Kathy, Margaret,  

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie, 

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

HQAL Sunday 15th Feb 2026

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Hi Everyone

How are we half way through February already!

Having sewn the Quilt top for the Red work Basket Quilt and I know that it is yet to be quilted, I have looked to other projects and whilst working on the chosen project which was finish or make progress with the Heartstrings Quilt by Natalie Bird and Create the “Sewing Machine Cover”, I started quilting one of the smaller lap quilts made using the tube method (as demonstrated by Kate of the Last Homely House).

Here are some photos to remind you …

I have quilted around the white star shape and then in the central box shapes and then around the outer edge. The backing fabric is from the same range but not being quite long enough I have added some of the pale fabric at either end. Now I have to decide whether to turn front to back and sew down or back to front and sew down as I do not have any more fabric from this range to make a binding. Bit of a cheat binding but it still looks nice and as this quilt has some imperfections i.e. points not meeting, etc etc, I like the imperfect perfect. And besides the quilt is just for me it is not a show quilt. I do not imagine at any stage of my quilting journey will I be a Show Quilt person. I try my best and learn from mistakes but mistakes are not the end of the world. I can work with them.

Anyhows, next 3 weeks I shall try and dedicate my time to Heartstrings and move her closer the finish line. !!!

Please now grab a beverage and pop along to the other members to see how they have fared these past 3 weeks.

This Hand Quilt Along is an opportunity for hand quilters and piecers to share and motivate one another. We post every three weeks, to show our progress and encourage one another.  If you have a hand quilting project and would like to join our group contact Kathy at the link below.

Kathy, Deb, Sharon, Karrin, and Daisy

Daisy

SAL – Sunday 8th February 26

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Hi Everybody

Three weeks and indeed the whole of January have flown by.

I haven’t got as far as planned with my stitching on this project, The Steady Threads Halloween Blackwork Design. I was amazed that nobody got the answer correct for the picture, it is in fact a witch on a broomstick.

Here is where I was last time

Here is my progress, just a few stitches for the background of the picture.

The witch will appear next time!

That is me this week, why not pop along to the other members listed below to see how they have been doing these past three weeks.

Bye for now

Daisy

Avis, Claire, Kathy, Margaret,  

Sunny, Megan, Deborah, Sharon, Daisy, Cathie, 

Linda, MaryMargaret, Cindy, Helen

HQAL Sunday 25th Jan 2026

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Hi Everyone

Happy New Year wishes and blessings to anyone I haven’t contacted before.

I have been very busy stitching a variety of things, so lets get started in no particular order. I have been joining the two long seams of the Red Work Basket Quilt. This had been delayed while I plucked up the courage and found the best way to put the writing on the central square. This is now complete, see photos below

I used a Frixion pen and then sewed over the words. I didn’t find it easy but i guess practice makes perfect. Now I have the batting and backing so how to quilt. Let me think about it! It will all be hand quilted so a long project.

Secondly, I have finished the Mini Wholecloth Quilt. It looks fab, so soft and squishy. I was nervous about soaking it for 30-60 minutes, mainly because I thought the sewing thread might run. Luckily all was fine and the blue lines all disappeared. Magic!!

Here are some photos

With blue lines before soaking.

After washing – it looks even more crinkly.

A close up of the centre panel

Well that is all for this post.

Please take a peek at all the other members in this group as we all work on individual projects and post every three weeks. If you are interested in joining in the fun please contact Kathy in the list below.

Daisy

Kathy, Deb, Sharon, Karrin, and Daisy