I hope you have enjoyed the Holiday Season. Weather excluded of course. I have been able to achieve quite a bit of sewing so without further ado, here is where I was last time …..
And here is my progress …
I am still enjoying this, so a great start to the New Year!
Well that is it for this post – remember to stay healthy and safe and thanks for reading my post and all the great support and motivation I have received from you all. Once again Happy New Year.
Daisy
Please take a peek at the other members and their beautiful creations from the list below.
I have done a small happy dance as I have completed the top of the Nashville Quilt (husband is well chuffed with it). I have ordered some more black cotton for the backing and some black wadding. So with all the strikes I am waiting for that to arrive before basting can commence. Here is a photo of the top laid on our bed.
We awoke to this amount of snow last Monday and it has not disappeared. Normally we only get a light dusting and then within a couple of days it has all gone. The gritters did a wonderful job clearing the main roads this year.
So I was rather pleased when I managed to complete the binding on the Snoopy Quilt whilst watching the England game on Saturday night ready for the cold snap.
Here is a photo
Well that’s me this year and now I wish all those who celebrate a wonderful time and everyone a healthy and happy New Year.
Three weeks have flown by again and i was beckoned to the main works again this week so left little time to stitch. Therefore, this will be brief – this is where I was last time
and this is where I am now….. just a little on the right hand triangle and some top stitches on the long lines. Better luck next time!
Welcome to Sewing Sunday where I show what has been sewn or is in the process of being sewn outside of the two Sewing groups that I belong to.
In no particular order of importance we begin with Sophia Loren cross-stitch which is a gift to my husband, who watches over my progress eagerly. (He is oggling really!)
From September 2022 to November 22
Secondly, I have rejuvenating the Christmas Quilt that I started last year. In fact I didn’t like the small blocks that I had made so ripped them apart and rejigged how they looked, then sewed together one of the larger blocks and this is what I have so far … (Doesn’t it look christmassy!!)
I have also changed my mind on the design (typically me) but feel happier with how things look now.
Thirdly, and totally different to anything sewn so far, I am going to delve headfirst into Redwork. Helping me in this is the designs I found on Dandelion Designs by Mandy Shaw.
These are some of the last things purchased, before my self imposed curfew on buying new stash, however, I have just purchased the calico and thread and interfacing required to complete these designs. Here is a closeup of the Basket Quilt …
Isn’t it delicious. I’m not decided on the red fabric required yet. I have started as Mandy did with the months of June; (It was a SAL with her Secret society membership); and a picnic basket. The July block is Pick Your Own Strawberry basket. Both these have the interfacing ironed on. It looks like fun so wish me luck.
Also by Mandy Shaw are two delightful cushions (there are more designs). I have ironed the fox onto the calico and attached some wadding as I would like mine to have a quilted effect.
I am going to be busy!!!
Other projects still working on are my Jane Austen Quilt and Memoirs Quilt and the Honey Bee Quilt.
Quilts awaiting quilting now number four so I will have to get my wiggle on.
Thanks for stopping by and let me know what you have been sewing.
Hope you eare well, on a bleak November day in Old Blighty.
It is just the weather to hole up inside and sew quilts. On that note I will reveal how much sewing has been achieved these past three weeks.
I have been busy sewing black squares and the surround on one of the poster prints is finished. I have also sewn 24 squares to make 2 more lines on the middle section with the car. Then it is just 48 squares to a finished top part of quilt. Nearly a Mini Happy Dance
Here is the current progress ….
Well that is me for this time. Please take a peek at the other members listed below as they create some beautiful projects.
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.
I have been at the paid job all last week so left little time for crafts, however, I made a conscious effort Friday and Saturday night to get some sewing completed.
Here is where I was last time …….
Here is my mighty effort for now …….
Well that is me, so why not delve into our members sites below and see their achievements.
I have been under the weather this week, feeling very dizzy and nauseas. Having achieved a doctor to call me back on Friday, he seems to think my heart rhythm is at fault. My blood pressure which is generally low, seems to plummet and then rise higher than my average with my heart pounding like a good ‘un and a clammy feeling followed by a bilious attack.(Sorry if too much information) Bit scary!! Blood Tests, ECG and a Heart Trace to follow.
I’ve rested all week but not achieved much as I couldn’t concentrate. Most of the work achieved was previous to last Tuesday.
Here is where I was last time ……
Here is where I am now, very close to a finish ..
Well that is me, for this post.
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.
October is at an end and we advance towards Christmas at a rapid pace. I have managed to put in a fair few stitches on my “Fruits of Plenty” – finishing off the border on the left and the flowers in the octagon part, and starting the next section on the right hand side of the pattern. Still loving this piece of work.
Here is where I was last time ….
And here is my progress.
Well that is me this week so why not pop along to the other member’s blogs and see their progress.
I have been busy these past few days starting something new (again!!!) and continuing with other projects.
The new start is my “Pemberley Quilt” which is a mix of cross stitch, a quilted panel, and a re-hash of the original Jane Austen Panel. It will also incorporate some material from the range by Riley Blake Designs called “Pemberley” by citrus and mint designs. Here are a few photos of my basic design at the moment (you know me it will probably change).
I love how the colours of the surrounds pick out the ones in the cross stitch. This is a lot easier to stitch than the dark colours on the HQAL that I participate in. (i.e Nashville Quilt)
The other project which has occupied my time is my “Memoirs Quilt”. Once again sewing little squares.
Well I’m back to sewing little black squares. This time for the centre bottom panel which also depicts a Buick car.
Therefore this is my progress…
Not too far to go before a happy dance can be had. I would still need to quilt it but the top will soon be complete.
That’s me for this week
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.
I love to share my Quilting projects with other Quilters. My goal is to share my progress on projects that I am working on. I would love for you to follow along with me during my endeavors. I hope you enjoy watching me tackle new techniques and projects. Hopefully you can learn from my "hiccups" and mistakes and make your journey easier.
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