tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-70172325685750764142024-03-14T20:08:27.982+13:00All The Good Ones Are TakenWhere I share my projects; the progression from start to finish (often with more in the starting department, and less in the finishing)Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.comBlogger587125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-23738712294027767112023-04-30T18:11:00.001+12:002023-04-30T18:11:47.729+12:00Sheds, babies and projects<p>This summer in Northland has been one of the wettest in known history. Not the greatest conditions to try and finish one's quilt shed!! We finally got the roof on... after hubby had a bout of covid, and the rain and wind decided to behave itself.</p><p>Doors, windows and roof...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9CAp4zQaIw9C87svuDk2jtjn93HYk2hLN96pxQYn6quhYqICIWmtzJR3Dr6ypWK8y9cBBboLjPvRT0WJY18g8DkroZsE9MLwWiJ6P1WIx18gKlWBr1WqA643y6a0fEwvn6eSJ6M5Ao11PA_nAwVhZz8VEMc453DiGR6FuZF0_I1QFZ33TFUhHowmX/s4000/IMG20230312163435.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9CAp4zQaIw9C87svuDk2jtjn93HYk2hLN96pxQYn6quhYqICIWmtzJR3Dr6ypWK8y9cBBboLjPvRT0WJY18g8DkroZsE9MLwWiJ6P1WIx18gKlWBr1WqA643y6a0fEwvn6eSJ6M5Ao11PA_nAwVhZz8VEMc453DiGR6FuZF0_I1QFZ33TFUhHowmX/s320/IMG20230312163435.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Once the outside was done, it was time to look at the interior. First a bit of a clean up of construction rubbish...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCXmGy93EkPrN8V0jUUetQY5BlkKL3QKL-lKZNhzkZRXndzDHng3UftOwe8tBwkz1usFFWqdCDyKm1bQOeVL2JhD-EY0HgFPWKZmh_vFjcmBLuRTEvcAV4Kg4SIfaHzWXbZCa-iY9iVBpQOQX2e9slaJ4t95RC1R-FcN2fUQ0bCQpwuPruFMhICqXY/s4000/IMG20230326142438.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCXmGy93EkPrN8V0jUUetQY5BlkKL3QKL-lKZNhzkZRXndzDHng3UftOwe8tBwkz1usFFWqdCDyKm1bQOeVL2JhD-EY0HgFPWKZmh_vFjcmBLuRTEvcAV4Kg4SIfaHzWXbZCa-iY9iVBpQOQX2e9slaJ4t95RC1R-FcN2fUQ0bCQpwuPruFMhICqXY/s320/IMG20230326142438.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Much cleaner! We decided on mdf panels for half the flooring, and foam tiles for the other half. This worked out to the cheapest way to cover the floor space in the most useful manner - a work area and a basting area. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9wOPIr6sWV_9LICDdBE5qF3BOeG3vhp3svlenHPzh8JfUje926wuISZPIVmELGEU9JkkvkfE1Wquthkki8ryhp7jCREtHgcKxiY5f75X1dlZqeNeIsVMnOFuUtbkgmj9Wd_YUVx6yaqErsDDM2VoN3mqZNHECSiGmhkpN8tauWfztTBsxZqJbMCB/s4000/IMG20230326151106.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhb9wOPIr6sWV_9LICDdBE5qF3BOeG3vhp3svlenHPzh8JfUje926wuISZPIVmELGEU9JkkvkfE1Wquthkki8ryhp7jCREtHgcKxiY5f75X1dlZqeNeIsVMnOFuUtbkgmj9Wd_YUVx6yaqErsDDM2VoN3mqZNHECSiGmhkpN8tauWfztTBsxZqJbMCB/s320/IMG20230326151106.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Then it was time to outfit it with all the important stuff I had accumulated in Sewing Shed number one, but had got too out of hand to be able to find anything, so the storage solutions were the most important element.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I ended up placing the sewing table on the right hand short end to avoid afternoon sun in the eyes... and plenty of storage for smaller items in this zone... quilting rulers, patterns, small scraps etc.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghrYW-0k6jJXuTa1-aR_gxY7e7ESkDv6hkto5gWXekuaojVQnzc1VChhQkroNSJd8aXdnc7WJz7VMDtjscYpHMYul1X6nrH03fgxo8zCkxe0JtQmSTtVUn0Z2-mpHx2HtaFRYTKPfv33EA-tMUIlWfWMvsnpfFYf0zdiaxPXIlxV8PjVigZNhM2d3u/s4000/IMG20230415172412.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghrYW-0k6jJXuTa1-aR_gxY7e7ESkDv6hkto5gWXekuaojVQnzc1VChhQkroNSJd8aXdnc7WJz7VMDtjscYpHMYul1X6nrH03fgxo8zCkxe0JtQmSTtVUn0Z2-mpHx2HtaFRYTKPfv33EA-tMUIlWfWMvsnpfFYf0zdiaxPXIlxV8PjVigZNhM2d3u/s320/IMG20230415172412.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The back corner has a new cutting table and my old shelves were installed above, the ironing board is just to the left. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsgShsKxPPvhKolNlNcZOdWuYUUuzYcdsRf11kVBwhYd96LQcLeL9_PR2kVi752o-gD4OgJbeCR8KtAAgbOOAh-jieW7GG7huxYU4mc6_EbsGYs4P8gPqbulL2KWyd3sb3NExVzQ4NPPTLuTj1PzwnIj4n4iLxJkHUVgoQOvPM21iV_839J_JFhtGE/s4000/IMG20230423172831.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgsgShsKxPPvhKolNlNcZOdWuYUUuzYcdsRf11kVBwhYd96LQcLeL9_PR2kVi752o-gD4OgJbeCR8KtAAgbOOAh-jieW7GG7huxYU4mc6_EbsGYs4P8gPqbulL2KWyd3sb3NExVzQ4NPPTLuTj1PzwnIj4n4iLxJkHUVgoQOvPM21iV_839J_JFhtGE/s320/IMG20230423172831.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">A batting covered design wall covers the entire back wall...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6NJ3V22uaspVto1DBxXl3e80-REwY28SW3Sc1A9VvvH1tAvPj2GG-sg5Eo9F_r_o-5xViYfa3GQfRu520gOCGfflwUzuMWwi5zUbZlD0P6uMfAVflyUmRPZenL47V27-F6Kk5CHot6Ljw49B15neyas1paGW0A438qRCzo-9jTDd9eBamOJ8ZCX-8/s4000/IMG20230423143816.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6NJ3V22uaspVto1DBxXl3e80-REwY28SW3Sc1A9VvvH1tAvPj2GG-sg5Eo9F_r_o-5xViYfa3GQfRu520gOCGfflwUzuMWwi5zUbZlD0P6uMfAVflyUmRPZenL47V27-F6Kk5CHot6Ljw49B15neyas1paGW0A438qRCzo-9jTDd9eBamOJ8ZCX-8/s320/IMG20230423143816.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The left hand short end is filled with cupboards and open shelving. I have fabric cupboards, and WIP cubbies... a bit of a book shelf... still a work in progress but the piles on the floor are getting smaller.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKpZjO8QSq9zWT6flm-W_GfzJH2pKcfoFKD-2EM16cXN5rjTb7beYTeUF700rJn6w8-T1C9NRMwQ8L6u4YHtgcq7VWw0Ce_qAjDn6AU0hUWW484MBUuCNaFUuxkFbql40j3SJQ2h5a5IvGvYVxlfkjodvSZZSU4kY1_oDh--3TQkmYJ0pLGWPABB1u/s4000/IMG20230415172501.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKpZjO8QSq9zWT6flm-W_GfzJH2pKcfoFKD-2EM16cXN5rjTb7beYTeUF700rJn6w8-T1C9NRMwQ8L6u4YHtgcq7VWw0Ce_qAjDn6AU0hUWW484MBUuCNaFUuxkFbql40j3SJQ2h5a5IvGvYVxlfkjodvSZZSU4kY1_oDh--3TQkmYJ0pLGWPABB1u/s320/IMG20230415172501.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Swinging back around to the front, we have the front door and that is my sewing shed!!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNOhQZG0hv6GaL_sz7VOcpB31og57ENm5IXj7qbQhFRh05wtO4WJVCzmxxJJff3rgRR6di5CotVBXzmRxnMx6NtD8X9sbHK12bRWab33tnFSSAL7yEv9_0pyNroD82L17e2YH_7D5zQfa_WNtu9XMRyH5P5Kzi1AjjHba1giI4H3OzFEbrK5Hj4bH/s4000/IMG20230415172509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDNOhQZG0hv6GaL_sz7VOcpB31og57ENm5IXj7qbQhFRh05wtO4WJVCzmxxJJff3rgRR6di5CotVBXzmRxnMx6NtD8X9sbHK12bRWab33tnFSSAL7yEv9_0pyNroD82L17e2YH_7D5zQfa_WNtu9XMRyH5P5Kzi1AjjHba1giI4H3OzFEbrK5Hj4bH/s320/IMG20230415172509.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>One of the projects/sew alongs that I have been patiently waiting to start was Corey Yoder's new Sunny Patches mystery sew along which uses a jelly roll and assorted yardage.</p><p>I have this Flowers for Freya jelly roll with a few of the matching fabric in fat quarters...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp6Ryy7RGEcaqxu81Q7G7Q8ouR1Jz1qOu-jDdriEX-scwWp770vRdaQN_VzbmV-b3qL3nyfFqM-j4_5o4Vk4NO9x9T3x_9ExDgBphUcqsCWh5oKoC-toZ4THEC4R7sXZ5_qWIkvLRFP5-IIhbxJ_ydh5_uJmDUFxNsgF7D5mj8OB81dnccUF2fhsL-/s4000/IMG20230416161638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhp6Ryy7RGEcaqxu81Q7G7Q8ouR1Jz1qOu-jDdriEX-scwWp770vRdaQN_VzbmV-b3qL3nyfFqM-j4_5o4Vk4NO9x9T3x_9ExDgBphUcqsCWh5oKoC-toZ4THEC4R7sXZ5_qWIkvLRFP5-IIhbxJ_ydh5_uJmDUFxNsgF7D5mj8OB81dnccUF2fhsL-/s320/IMG20230416161638.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And this was the first mystery block.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvyvSnoNSVw17IKJAfvnPw1EtTSoq_lWacdsHvihIvLniBXhkdg-_Njd2pyQ3YEUAnTO1r-7--0cTDEcFSZeLstUWI8N87wPVDKKi0QpVs-82UaqkVy03L9T3dT5xqR7f3aYnIPu-IuiPWZz53BYv_7sO934L7thBCCkgGs8BUSqgMEDLAMDEJsmr/s4000/IMG20230416162542.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbvyvSnoNSVw17IKJAfvnPw1EtTSoq_lWacdsHvihIvLniBXhkdg-_Njd2pyQ3YEUAnTO1r-7--0cTDEcFSZeLstUWI8N87wPVDKKi0QpVs-82UaqkVy03L9T3dT5xqR7f3aYnIPu-IuiPWZz53BYv_7sO934L7thBCCkgGs8BUSqgMEDLAMDEJsmr/s320/IMG20230416162542.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>It wasn't long before the design wall had projects on it... this is going to be a new The Country Yard project... using a range called Sun Washed.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV3fXKP4F62kHT6SGUjulAEKwv_nCBQLpCl7vLwAbZ9lRkInpWcxMmQ4CurDYCelWNyH4zPpqDdN0Dqgqy4HVZxZtoBk2sVdv8b70GsOx8LnOzuBfADKcJvLkXa7KNpB1a8J2r1mRXXYcGQwADMRvalqbB-meCgIqxSiL4j3pU1xZe-o4vFBchH6Bd/s4000/IMG20230423172749.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiV3fXKP4F62kHT6SGUjulAEKwv_nCBQLpCl7vLwAbZ9lRkInpWcxMmQ4CurDYCelWNyH4zPpqDdN0Dqgqy4HVZxZtoBk2sVdv8b70GsOx8LnOzuBfADKcJvLkXa7KNpB1a8J2r1mRXXYcGQwADMRvalqbB-meCgIqxSiL4j3pU1xZe-o4vFBchH6Bd/s320/IMG20230423172749.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">And I pulled out last years rainbow challenge and have been plugging away filling up the empty spaces. I just have two more star blocks to finish, and to the right you can see the start of the Mystery quilt with the jelly roll creating setting blocks.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZAhQT6L5Jy0t7E45Bu2jvry0uPtzHr-gueehnh74SLW0lJjIjld-ZkH4ql-LYaH8m3Av_olS6H1UOADkT0cSxHgy7PxYPIpV30q76Gdw_2mtTg2AkzcOzmDo1zejuCNj5jKCna1EgpISt2A_Vf9CAAmILGnhXckAvFAP9t8_KrFH1wIixjwXGlYs/s4000/IMG20230423172718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpZAhQT6L5Jy0t7E45Bu2jvry0uPtzHr-gueehnh74SLW0lJjIjld-ZkH4ql-LYaH8m3Av_olS6H1UOADkT0cSxHgy7PxYPIpV30q76Gdw_2mtTg2AkzcOzmDo1zejuCNj5jKCna1EgpISt2A_Vf9CAAmILGnhXckAvFAP9t8_KrFH1wIixjwXGlYs/s320/IMG20230423172718.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>Little Amarni is not quite so little any more. Being about 4 months now, she is quite a character. Here she had just worked out how to get her thumb in her mouth.</p><p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0oGplITg_p00rY6o4tdtXzjvhL0miRRWmSktficLYLT7C8uA0JGo7CxoCIU08vlGVpO54kBzlg9w-SyMSQiXSmaetvz4_V2U_BzGRrQN4FH978pFxswlV8lg3KMhLg1aYVM3PFtmRS3pdZ3RGaHAULpyrW4hQ2jDeZfppc1dAGV8hXc2b2-Xo40y_/s2048/received_978153136952281.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0oGplITg_p00rY6o4tdtXzjvhL0miRRWmSktficLYLT7C8uA0JGo7CxoCIU08vlGVpO54kBzlg9w-SyMSQiXSmaetvz4_V2U_BzGRrQN4FH978pFxswlV8lg3KMhLg1aYVM3PFtmRS3pdZ3RGaHAULpyrW4hQ2jDeZfppc1dAGV8hXc2b2-Xo40y_/s320/received_978153136952281.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">She came to visit me at work...</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMwC7rC2SdqtAyD2MMHfoqe0kDfCCO_-5xGBv_T73-zjF037svBRqSZXI0IDSiYXEbk6BVmLdr9zC1hE9E0ClqQO-_NC9EJDvWCVxRD0AGJ_Cscm6VyTEWYkqxZT3kP9keUuJGENJpHKC_AW2e1jtnNmiV3VvkwC3h7TvLQ5Kgyd7maDYXakoAdMvx/s4000/IMG20230413112100.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMwC7rC2SdqtAyD2MMHfoqe0kDfCCO_-5xGBv_T73-zjF037svBRqSZXI0IDSiYXEbk6BVmLdr9zC1hE9E0ClqQO-_NC9EJDvWCVxRD0AGJ_Cscm6VyTEWYkqxZT3kP9keUuJGENJpHKC_AW2e1jtnNmiV3VvkwC3h7TvLQ5Kgyd7maDYXakoAdMvx/s320/IMG20230413112100.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Just generally looking cute :o)</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT2uNiGmg4em6PfczXUEAAIcK1wtPh8ZIAfnCMbKvSUOrfAzJsa3zBPHAADp_kHkxs7ku85TgcG3vgeMIO8hcOGNOa4O-B2fUsDq1fEjfg0RXmfTsA0BTdV7vJUqAn2A4mdVl_k2uOpznLExXG7h2_u5CpZ-iHHKM55oDwXUqkx14bwJYpE3ifIuUJ/s2048/received_1394349281328694.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgT2uNiGmg4em6PfczXUEAAIcK1wtPh8ZIAfnCMbKvSUOrfAzJsa3zBPHAADp_kHkxs7ku85TgcG3vgeMIO8hcOGNOa4O-B2fUsDq1fEjfg0RXmfTsA0BTdV7vJUqAn2A4mdVl_k2uOpznLExXG7h2_u5CpZ-iHHKM55oDwXUqkx14bwJYpE3ifIuUJ/s320/received_1394349281328694.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><br /><p></p><p><br /></p>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-79055846262650045382023-01-03T20:01:00.001+13:002023-01-03T20:01:21.283+13:00More News from 2022<p> Other exciting things happened in 2022 that I don't think I have ever shared. My local quilt shop - The Country Yard was having a bit of a change around of staff and I offered to work one day per month to help things along. I got offered the opportunity to create a new project!! Woohoo, my dream job. Jumping straight in the deep end we decided to offer the It's A Lot Quilt as a BOM project with three different colour palettes to choose from.</p><p>This was my original selection - what we called Retro Vintage. Based around a Basic Grey print from the Cidar range... I don't think all the prints are shown here but you get the general idea.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJ-sYQQQ2jWjceTrPQX3nxzS06ALX03m4roePXVciv-qIfzA5dn8iXW1KPDx_ZLz7T2xOE4bzBNuFae54PhsG6vAKYEJ0Eps5b6ot9lH9xQYcNiDwNjI4rnj3eQnAUR9bUEIZy0N5bMFU1aPlUtqj12tBb_ERqugaA_dP4BYdoBDgyQvDvIF8QUms/s4000/IMG20220131172802.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAJ-sYQQQ2jWjceTrPQX3nxzS06ALX03m4roePXVciv-qIfzA5dn8iXW1KPDx_ZLz7T2xOE4bzBNuFae54PhsG6vAKYEJ0Eps5b6ot9lH9xQYcNiDwNjI4rnj3eQnAUR9bUEIZy0N5bMFU1aPlUtqj12tBb_ERqugaA_dP4BYdoBDgyQvDvIF8QUms/s320/IMG20220131172802.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2u3NSNrpN9YAulckdYXNAXKKAIeRT_ULaXYFmM6y_ZF8aSDnPUiExJFV27qYv3Y6oYdGvpgmG3KZdZZvMzzMfLg_IMCDGRzy49zMEsjxHBMgS5a92RqDAdNOgnpJeDjOJ94hbT2rlQigpY2U6X_8fB5DEaQ1TefuhgzMnkIzBwI76ItCI7eeZk6et/s3264/IMG20220130210320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2u3NSNrpN9YAulckdYXNAXKKAIeRT_ULaXYFmM6y_ZF8aSDnPUiExJFV27qYv3Y6oYdGvpgmG3KZdZZvMzzMfLg_IMCDGRzy49zMEsjxHBMgS5a92RqDAdNOgnpJeDjOJ94hbT2rlQigpY2U6X_8fB5DEaQ1TefuhgzMnkIzBwI76ItCI7eeZk6et/s320/IMG20220130210320.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>We broke the quilt into a basic nine patch so each month was a square made up of various simple units. This quilt is a scrap quilt - so the challenge was to recreate the scrappy vibe within the BOM programme and not be too prescriptive. What I do love about it is that everyone is going to end up with a different quilt - we have suggested people add to their fabrics from their own stash... so potentially there could be some VERY different versions.<div><br /></div><div>I fused the applique pieces onto Block 1 to illustrate how it could potentially look but these were never blanket stitched.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDr6J9EFZLTD9aU9ZPPzEOwkYvueCbeY76KAOgjKHcEsNxco_6i0GPfONvJIfeadLA-tB6DP2rn-ZQjtGVKCMGx5GVKS_j6vDOtbXh5ykLkc6XNP01XIKltTMNrxd7JEFqciuTN0MB4_HF2a2v3hXjNjz4WUW431aSnvWSUvGtIwD4TQaBVext98FH/s4000/IMG20220131103138.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDr6J9EFZLTD9aU9ZPPzEOwkYvueCbeY76KAOgjKHcEsNxco_6i0GPfONvJIfeadLA-tB6DP2rn-ZQjtGVKCMGx5GVKS_j6vDOtbXh5ykLkc6XNP01XIKltTMNrxd7JEFqciuTN0MB4_HF2a2v3hXjNjz4WUW431aSnvWSUvGtIwD4TQaBVext98FH/s320/IMG20220131103138.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The second palette was a dreamy blue and brown version based around the floral prints shown on the left by Lella's Boutique.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijNJgZYuEaYJadiAISM5_1D00C3r_wUK6TiYABH9a5M2sJQuhKw4qYa9gvYgO31wrcTD4Bt6J2gMM2acRRuCHC44BoS6uxmmYpkA2lIPhjrOI9GX7JEg5E7Fuwg1Y_Eh5wmBVWjUvbjp9f0z8WnUqKUSGkFgZuBQKo8DxXwNTfzs5Xzo6Qw9u3X-Mi/s4000/IMG20220227141516.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijNJgZYuEaYJadiAISM5_1D00C3r_wUK6TiYABH9a5M2sJQuhKw4qYa9gvYgO31wrcTD4Bt6J2gMM2acRRuCHC44BoS6uxmmYpkA2lIPhjrOI9GX7JEg5E7Fuwg1Y_Eh5wmBVWjUvbjp9f0z8WnUqKUSGkFgZuBQKo8DxXwNTfzs5Xzo6Qw9u3X-Mi/s320/IMG20220227141516.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfHQRyL-FuXlijWutfHxEo-tOhWFm5y5CGm_9NlHtA_uzBJjBhy04O5YfM8iOddITmT8GsMXp8rNC2RpQrmQQB0havwZHlgGQIcTX7xC40lTdyL3pmmzFOKDI6JF-_9EuacC7-Uo3v0asPRThNzUktTymokry5EfeDPK7_WqOvl8-hFMA4QMz-2Mhy/s4000/IMG20220227141618.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfHQRyL-FuXlijWutfHxEo-tOhWFm5y5CGm_9NlHtA_uzBJjBhy04O5YfM8iOddITmT8GsMXp8rNC2RpQrmQQB0havwZHlgGQIcTX7xC40lTdyL3pmmzFOKDI6JF-_9EuacC7-Uo3v0asPRThNzUktTymokry5EfeDPK7_WqOvl8-hFMA4QMz-2Mhy/s320/IMG20220227141618.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This gave a more restful overall feel... although it has higher contrast.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQT4EOtDsMrcbaSM9MIfA1J6RSY7R1HDiqW6oYv_4J5lvJ3nFQNQTeTYlwUoHmIV62PO9XekfGu_gKR8Qx0QRwpbR_nnJ2Sfg0xR7XgPoYlOFvLWJgPVfc3ULsKhabbf_9fVE4C_NNZPueY1rFDPlZ28SxlmUoRArgavvF5QnthdLTLe7bX6d1SR__/s4000/IMG_20220227_173524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjQT4EOtDsMrcbaSM9MIfA1J6RSY7R1HDiqW6oYv_4J5lvJ3nFQNQTeTYlwUoHmIV62PO9XekfGu_gKR8Qx0QRwpbR_nnJ2Sfg0xR7XgPoYlOFvLWJgPVfc3ULsKhabbf_9fVE4C_NNZPueY1rFDPlZ28SxlmUoRArgavvF5QnthdLTLe7bX6d1SR__/s320/IMG_20220227_173524.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVmw7eeSodK7EaIdyXRE5UBzeeWNqASXzXFrO8bIG-irKyT4nMh73pwBEoIMmzyFhE24qgkb_05qfixaepcJXsDXSreO2UG9xxcRJffu7K9LeFQJq3ogSiUvOdr5bsgKOhzI2HtzznoPVLM23hHD38_3V1mqdEynnX8ulMJY8Ukp1-0TdW_ed7Ophl/s4000/IMG20220807154720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVmw7eeSodK7EaIdyXRE5UBzeeWNqASXzXFrO8bIG-irKyT4nMh73pwBEoIMmzyFhE24qgkb_05qfixaepcJXsDXSreO2UG9xxcRJffu7K9LeFQJq3ogSiUvOdr5bsgKOhzI2HtzznoPVLM23hHD38_3V1mqdEynnX8ulMJY8Ukp1-0TdW_ed7Ophl/s320/IMG20220807154720.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I have just started blanket stitching adding the applique elements to the Retro Vintage version. Although the pattern uses needleturn applique I am doing fusible applique with machine blanket stitch - using a mid grey aurifil thread for all the elements.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sR7nKb-bOk5VI6p56vcsE8DdS2reH3O3hOmcknRSKyfcqPNxOnF7r4spdncaTUWsSlGaCy2TOmt7iIqOe0gznwICq09FUDOdx-HPsPa4jrrnv_cAoPavrzAUgt1QHoKEFEgej6Id3yYrJn5xyoNN4Jb2AeWR3C2r7rW5SeaHphBxqmroSzmnqPof/s4000/IMG20221231162940.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_sR7nKb-bOk5VI6p56vcsE8DdS2reH3O3hOmcknRSKyfcqPNxOnF7r4spdncaTUWsSlGaCy2TOmt7iIqOe0gznwICq09FUDOdx-HPsPa4jrrnv_cAoPavrzAUgt1QHoKEFEgej6Id3yYrJn5xyoNN4Jb2AeWR3C2r7rW5SeaHphBxqmroSzmnqPof/s320/IMG20221231162940.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It really does add an extra depth to the overall design. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjab3-unykumZGZ-jhutXHDMN8G1ene0YTttECpSTJD0zSVOK2hiM3oyLuCJGUDJkTcbEuE_SRSGeD_x6NwxJv97ZHu-vkfAqLVY61DyUYMudj53NtR3SOjfPgevirP6Q230E1ecgW1eF67STCr8olomAHQevsmOWGNgVZbLrZQ2WgaeF5k1QvUQ3TT/s4000/IMG20230102111142.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjab3-unykumZGZ-jhutXHDMN8G1ene0YTttECpSTJD0zSVOK2hiM3oyLuCJGUDJkTcbEuE_SRSGeD_x6NwxJv97ZHu-vkfAqLVY61DyUYMudj53NtR3SOjfPgevirP6Q230E1ecgW1eF67STCr8olomAHQevsmOWGNgVZbLrZQ2WgaeF5k1QvUQ3TT/s320/IMG20230102111142.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-kBU3ZL2wNJwAK8bk3qt64hf20uYP2P-ln1S3vw2vMQBW-VWqi2udnBqE7fUiJb0AVSTsX4Hhbfau6UBXiXqAHKrEyLZAN60dKAE9_lIPGzcizxfGfw0wOK_sovLxSeuMNYkzZOFa581yMXWeLfGjPWHVYLVXMn-oSfNHhN4H_7-FFZzuZGbXnh0/s4000/IMG20230102111242.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgk-kBU3ZL2wNJwAK8bk3qt64hf20uYP2P-ln1S3vw2vMQBW-VWqi2udnBqE7fUiJb0AVSTsX4Hhbfau6UBXiXqAHKrEyLZAN60dKAE9_lIPGzcizxfGfw0wOK_sovLxSeuMNYkzZOFa581yMXWeLfGjPWHVYLVXMn-oSfNHhN4H_7-FFZzuZGbXnh0/s320/IMG20230102111242.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The only problem with sewing along to create a shop sample is that you actually have to finish things!! I am onto the fourth block so I am counting that as a win. Although I start back at my day job tomorrow... and we are already planning 2023 shop projects... hmmm, will have to see how that goes :0).<br /><p><br /></p></div></div></div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-20971933248115860462022-12-31T15:19:00.001+13:002022-12-31T15:19:48.927+13:00Happy New Year<p> Well 2022 was definitely not the year of the Blog that's for sure. I'm thinking that I want to be more bloggish next year - and the purchase of a new computer should help that along. I must admit that I miss the freedom of typing on a keyboard instead of pecking at a screen... I enjoy the flow of typing thoughts, having learnt touch typing in the 1980's has never lead me astray although I also type a whole heap more rubbish... more like how my brain works so there's that :0). Anyway I digress... what's been happening in the sewing shed/life.</p><p>The most exciting occurrence has been the birth of my first grandchild on Xmas Day!! We welcome Amarni-Jade to our family. She was a healthy 8pd 4oz at birth and has grown during her first week of life. Woohoo... another baby to create quilts for.</p><p>After much discussion and analysis of various quilt patterns and fabrics with my daughter Nadia, we both agreed on the Cabin Nights pattern using a lovely animal print at the feature fabric. Blues, greens, greys and browns and a bit of pink also.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVodFZZ4-LeC4G7fm3vKprKGc5yuUXahYlA01sm5fEo_bFMOSFN5766PH2PY2sbXPwHGDySAfdYHDIJimkYMrwMqsZW9r4yNqlpxl9Q8luYvSIJQyFlCI4VzC3H0KkmlOkRXOWABrQqcqlLPxOQ8bnLEvE9YksvqE9sE1mBYdtU5YSANpxrOmzlBXt/s2048/received_3464164450574874.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVodFZZ4-LeC4G7fm3vKprKGc5yuUXahYlA01sm5fEo_bFMOSFN5766PH2PY2sbXPwHGDySAfdYHDIJimkYMrwMqsZW9r4yNqlpxl9Q8luYvSIJQyFlCI4VzC3H0KkmlOkRXOWABrQqcqlLPxOQ8bnLEvE9YksvqE9sE1mBYdtU5YSANpxrOmzlBXt/s320/received_3464164450574874.jpeg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I though a nine-block layout would be a great size - but of course it is enormous so I have spent the last few days finishing up the four block version which will be a better size for bassinettes and car seats etc... and one day would make an excellent doll quilt. I just have the binding to hand stitch on and unlike my own children, I will actually finish this before using the quilt. Dylan's baby quilt never had the binding sewn down until after Nadia was on the scene so this Nana has learnt something over the past 19 odd years - basically that binding is my arch nemesis.</p><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijm5TZEn2DZPm28a2kZ_FCtQPSmZzJM2cSRbgEJtPP5tlvX_B-RS40bTH2s_3oDQlBDtUOQaAI1qXKURbkgKLoZV-PJcGthPwepEtyW8U7snSMoqMHOVNOu9nKKENKTQ4I6zn6m2z5jwK2Zp3iHkHPM18U5oMoj_CubT4dqfOotZoyo5oONtW5ak_D/s2048/received_6040522102667357.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEijm5TZEn2DZPm28a2kZ_FCtQPSmZzJM2cSRbgEJtPP5tlvX_B-RS40bTH2s_3oDQlBDtUOQaAI1qXKURbkgKLoZV-PJcGthPwepEtyW8U7snSMoqMHOVNOu9nKKENKTQ4I6zn6m2z5jwK2Zp3iHkHPM18U5oMoj_CubT4dqfOotZoyo5oONtW5ak_D/s320/received_6040522102667357.jpeg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Anyway... isn't she a cute wee dot?<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHwCDHut3t_IefRuwhz_GqS_7Vq0f3ZXGr54dRz2zH_tRCgwwhwggrz5m6MEpjOsSONTlmEY0wrVgC2fyekRERGgV7gf7tTbcLMiqgIc25VQ-E-BF2inlb1HWk_oP1C9iEdJAqpy79q5SShJ_0YytI_JGNRCFvGOP2MR5BXMyMK2RCqX7qy1kTBr0J/s4000/IMG20221228195602.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHwCDHut3t_IefRuwhz_GqS_7Vq0f3ZXGr54dRz2zH_tRCgwwhwggrz5m6MEpjOsSONTlmEY0wrVgC2fyekRERGgV7gf7tTbcLMiqgIc25VQ-E-BF2inlb1HWk_oP1C9iEdJAqpy79q5SShJ_0YytI_JGNRCFvGOP2MR5BXMyMK2RCqX7qy1kTBr0J/s320/IMG20221228195602.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p>The other major news is the addition of a new sewing shed! After much looking and comparing sizes and prices we bought a flat pack shed 6 x 4m and hubby is well on the way to getting it erected. It does have the doors installed now... and he is working on the floor, before the roof is started. To say that I cannot wait until the shed is completed is somewhat of an understatement - I CANNOT WAIT!! The whole back wall is going to be covered in cotton batting for a design wall (come on Spotlight, give me a batting sale of at least 40% off) and cupboards are going to cover the left-hand short wall. My sewing desk will sit under the window at the front, and a mobile (yet to be built) cutting/worktable will probably act like an island bench in the middle and be moved to the side for activities such as basting and floor layouts.<p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4LSH00BxL07TrRf-EcQ2_dJ7g-K_8u6FnZS6zs05R7w7XlrGOt3Kl7Vc9rUGJ_mtHhakqCVExffrTw-SY_L__KWg4bWmk4mQFp5Jmgcpum-zGmAoio3NTAVWHd14v3twMw-5zQXkVWA5W2Qa24dX_C3cpeDdFG-GUh4EbFLJVHw2cEyQeq8XusMoX/s4000/IMG20221224082243.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4LSH00BxL07TrRf-EcQ2_dJ7g-K_8u6FnZS6zs05R7w7XlrGOt3Kl7Vc9rUGJ_mtHhakqCVExffrTw-SY_L__KWg4bWmk4mQFp5Jmgcpum-zGmAoio3NTAVWHd14v3twMw-5zQXkVWA5W2Qa24dX_C3cpeDdFG-GUh4EbFLJVHw2cEyQeq8XusMoX/s320/IMG20221224082243.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMVPfbhwZSgPnvpoFwv0NQPCHHsi-_lArAvHbU9kmXCx_kRWhkQtPE_5r7dKh8xKS4ox5QTGP_yGlSTp4prWlIkOyjNY8H6ubDRHEwDtWZDrXyos8SWvKsRi8SAop6cqkNX2kzk9YavfKVaVB61ILj8VoY7x-B5qyhZW5YhBsCKRhBHuSho8JSXUjI/s4000/IMG20221223071249.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgMVPfbhwZSgPnvpoFwv0NQPCHHsi-_lArAvHbU9kmXCx_kRWhkQtPE_5r7dKh8xKS4ox5QTGP_yGlSTp4prWlIkOyjNY8H6ubDRHEwDtWZDrXyos8SWvKsRi8SAop6cqkNX2kzk9YavfKVaVB61ILj8VoY7x-B5qyhZW5YhBsCKRhBHuSho8JSXUjI/s320/IMG20221223071249.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5za12iyrD_m9glNHYQ_nVgZZrQaN_oXAVVBmMTbGnn8udcnl2yAmM5O4HjprFufZXJqGif49nnF5sObDW9XuvyifYbljSRZDBgAQX7DP9Lq9a8tx5wx5OcxfrBJSG4V5wUm15P0YQxlAwHSY5ZhoGCuTU1tj8HwQ-j5uK0NG0RqhTLAfcchcaKF_7/s4000/IMG20221222071350_01.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5za12iyrD_m9glNHYQ_nVgZZrQaN_oXAVVBmMTbGnn8udcnl2yAmM5O4HjprFufZXJqGif49nnF5sObDW9XuvyifYbljSRZDBgAQX7DP9Lq9a8tx5wx5OcxfrBJSG4V5wUm15P0YQxlAwHSY5ZhoGCuTU1tj8HwQ-j5uK0NG0RqhTLAfcchcaKF_7/s320/IMG20221222071350_01.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_aGGhyEoErPTb-A_uv9Ow_a8erX-FkLrKGR8uljq226tutAKJntSo6VI79wBXVTBDn63nRZOLlCXYxS7LtjyeSHGZbb9uCsXSOptSOawevY55lY0hTcHhvefAPDtehG9k0jFG1PH_njimNJzkreNI_O5fUtgDlocz2Nq49t6gc19dkyTy-T-Hc_pY/s4000/IMG20221220201329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_aGGhyEoErPTb-A_uv9Ow_a8erX-FkLrKGR8uljq226tutAKJntSo6VI79wBXVTBDn63nRZOLlCXYxS7LtjyeSHGZbb9uCsXSOptSOawevY55lY0hTcHhvefAPDtehG9k0jFG1PH_njimNJzkreNI_O5fUtgDlocz2Nq49t6gc19dkyTy-T-Hc_pY/s320/IMG20221220201329.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Having a new space will allow my old space to be utilised as family storage - excess linens, clothes and all the other things that families seem to collect can be stored safely and neatly. This is something that I also can't wait to happen.<p></p><p>I managed to get most of my sample BOM project completed - just a border treatment to design and it will be ready for quilting. I am really happy with the way it turned out with a creative sashing giving a lot of movement to the basic nine patch block layout. I know that I need to repeat the little triangles and plus blocks in the outer sashing but this resulted in the mojo indicator moving to zero so no progress has been made on this in recent history.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAt_YHlz0lJPSaPbU3Nm9seGuuOaum944Aka1IuBi14VjPnQ0hxUlmi-CNCg6IWkFcSWo3p8B-vN8Xt_jufBRPQ8rwrGFrXEJU_uaybCoUKqUmz9R55ihvx_MI567ozS_ZjVA8xRhrIBO-1hYBH6Cu5woe_4dEEdmbST9pTxUqDfEC-khbgxkuGR1x/s4000/IMG20220926124746.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAt_YHlz0lJPSaPbU3Nm9seGuuOaum944Aka1IuBi14VjPnQ0hxUlmi-CNCg6IWkFcSWo3p8B-vN8Xt_jufBRPQ8rwrGFrXEJU_uaybCoUKqUmz9R55ihvx_MI567ozS_ZjVA8xRhrIBO-1hYBH6Cu5woe_4dEEdmbST9pTxUqDfEC-khbgxkuGR1x/s320/IMG20220926124746.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Another short and simple but unfinished project was this jelly roll quilt...<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgey32IC7KcmgNNo__ImX7oGazUdBkVgEfJWFYSz6MtOZnrUCtUF5y0iPWj0szXqpezlgB1AtoyABHomz5abCMNVPYvB9ZIF-OXISBn6mFLzHHQC57HrtI3TpCnTP7sXFb_yBpMuk8YwZW0hxPeO__MK5t3v5v6u7wOHhvHWNlA2q44MnXtzd584EY2/s4000/IMG_20220918_170423.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgey32IC7KcmgNNo__ImX7oGazUdBkVgEfJWFYSz6MtOZnrUCtUF5y0iPWj0szXqpezlgB1AtoyABHomz5abCMNVPYvB9ZIF-OXISBn6mFLzHHQC57HrtI3TpCnTP7sXFb_yBpMuk8YwZW0hxPeO__MK5t3v5v6u7wOHhvHWNlA2q44MnXtzd584EY2/s320/IMG_20220918_170423.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Some blocks done but I found this was one of those things I needed to layout and distribute the colours evenly as I was making blocks - and once my previous design wall became unusable and Dylan took over my design floor when he moved into the sleepout, well... this project also hit the wall.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibDfoV1HrVx-Rd8EL5a6Lm7XFhNotzFkOmEwxvuS52JNRlARmbZpXr_Eikp6VKaX9Yf5mz3O2BRoqYZ0LngC8XPGdpMCn56xYMLz04_stMRjmoadc4JSAzlAv6yWBdmNK3YlxRV7qKNe0_TmUfseSGZLSWvDTgLso3ceGDuRjXBsCY60zuLxZ0hveJ/s4000/IMG20220918164902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibDfoV1HrVx-Rd8EL5a6Lm7XFhNotzFkOmEwxvuS52JNRlARmbZpXr_Eikp6VKaX9Yf5mz3O2BRoqYZ0LngC8XPGdpMCn56xYMLz04_stMRjmoadc4JSAzlAv6yWBdmNK3YlxRV7qKNe0_TmUfseSGZLSWvDTgLso3ceGDuRjXBsCY60zuLxZ0hveJ/s320/IMG20220918164902.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p>Did I mention how much I can't wait until my new shed is finished?<p></p><p>I feel like this was the year of not getting much done, I completed a baby quilt right at the beginning of the year, the Tiger Plant quilt which is a free pattern. While the recipient was extra happy to receive it - and I receive semi regular photos of the little person it was for on it - I can't help but notice that the quilt is always upside down. Oh well, at least it is being used.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7GykXxop-5YPij8c8F2lqnqUJV9c6k0NwtsD6p-MrzOcy1-yXJiW8S_1Y7HE9ebOR9mXfdsYDSRVPPId11ZV1gRiO11pggckUUU1vVK9ydGBROJBqdcXUbiiKLHc6WV7uLnT8JAldnqK7W40OcDZeyeUNZRMko2toqgy9oH5qG3qycvX4pMz5rJZd/s3219/IMG_20220127_141823.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3219" data-original-width="2798" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7GykXxop-5YPij8c8F2lqnqUJV9c6k0NwtsD6p-MrzOcy1-yXJiW8S_1Y7HE9ebOR9mXfdsYDSRVPPId11ZV1gRiO11pggckUUU1vVK9ydGBROJBqdcXUbiiKLHc6WV7uLnT8JAldnqK7W40OcDZeyeUNZRMko2toqgy9oH5qG3qycvX4pMz5rJZd/s320/IMG_20220127_141823.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8eI4Oy386m8ChXD1-i_RvH3qWzNc5Mjxvr4oG9WQcwfWKwbDiZBsM4m9MfOM5DoUOD7AxbVVjrIms3Ga70xfD1LqimJSs5-Y4z-kLrxMrf_u7Q6uFEuRgCZ01RfZLxSZQJMx2IFOFukcO-aHE3wiPL4Iq0iV0ldfZoYWTA4qHRZOgmaxAzaCFAiR4/s4000/IMG20220127072502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8eI4Oy386m8ChXD1-i_RvH3qWzNc5Mjxvr4oG9WQcwfWKwbDiZBsM4m9MfOM5DoUOD7AxbVVjrIms3Ga70xfD1LqimJSs5-Y4z-kLrxMrf_u7Q6uFEuRgCZ01RfZLxSZQJMx2IFOFukcO-aHE3wiPL4Iq0iV0ldfZoYWTA4qHRZOgmaxAzaCFAiR4/s320/IMG20220127072502.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Using the #apqresolution challenge I worked on many of my WIPs throughout the first half of the year, and although there weren't many finished I did manage to get something achieved. My Patchwork City quilt (started as part of a sew along in 2018) finally had it's binding sewn down.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjozlzZsbSNeVGpUUA8gnYMMABgFjL8EYhIfYUn1tGqDHDYrdlsxNWtu6cU9z7TOPRGsgOUqGak_zSWyKA70vZ4Ae-mEzmF88h5JVL29RuYUF-94oyqT5j2_6Fg_xcUzob1YVWmEe1fLOWCcq0Hn0tfJxcAny5ifQAoVqyrg8VPF1E_J5Vm02rfLH/s4000/IMG20220301074141.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCjozlzZsbSNeVGpUUA8gnYMMABgFjL8EYhIfYUn1tGqDHDYrdlsxNWtu6cU9z7TOPRGsgOUqGak_zSWyKA70vZ4Ae-mEzmF88h5JVL29RuYUF-94oyqT5j2_6Fg_xcUzob1YVWmEe1fLOWCcq0Hn0tfJxcAny5ifQAoVqyrg8VPF1E_J5Vm02rfLH/s320/IMG20220301074141.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I finished piecing my scrappy Brightly Quilt. I absolutely love this pattern and all those scraps. Note, it is not written as a scrappy pattern but easy enough to adjust.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhldz2xNd_T8hO9VOu-jM98GlmHIfoyLKhlbJJLFhv7vq9sV1FZrOA_V0fa0jygTQa6VFT4oiOwEA7euHr_P1OVdZRj5K1WJ1zfYSdGgPUnYfIGMZ6V01M1feHk3P0BA8_f5RQqiHWH7V494KIxh4YKtdjeypiuZZGnFsS-hgTWArysDWvAiT6xOAOW/s4000/IMG20220309164224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhldz2xNd_T8hO9VOu-jM98GlmHIfoyLKhlbJJLFhv7vq9sV1FZrOA_V0fa0jygTQa6VFT4oiOwEA7euHr_P1OVdZRj5K1WJ1zfYSdGgPUnYfIGMZ6V01M1feHk3P0BA8_f5RQqiHWH7V494KIxh4YKtdjeypiuZZGnFsS-hgTWArysDWvAiT6xOAOW/s320/IMG20220309164224.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPh1cnZi1iieXUInhQPip6lt2k1kf120ObvXj3jBHLSSut1FhLW7US-ezteREdikmiCrYHP3b9ctPUG81ccNN7cVsvJN--qEWTKX1_v759SGIf-aInoB9AN3YvFUU8MgOztGhRAem9Pi5zHKx0RNJefOmlMVcOG4BSaZDYOaV0CA8kkl6I149jNwV_/s4000/IMG20220309164306.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjPh1cnZi1iieXUInhQPip6lt2k1kf120ObvXj3jBHLSSut1FhLW7US-ezteREdikmiCrYHP3b9ctPUG81ccNN7cVsvJN--qEWTKX1_v759SGIf-aInoB9AN3YvFUU8MgOztGhRAem9Pi5zHKx0RNJefOmlMVcOG4BSaZDYOaV0CA8kkl6I149jNwV_/s320/IMG20220309164306.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A second baby quilt was finished for my husbands 5th grandchild in Australia. I don't seem to have a photo of the finished item.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbauaWD1Yo3yINFGC-p3OIuTJLMpSpUKngCKuI8XIu_CDVLHeWtrBFe1k82opjKuKtSeSk9fWlmgKJK6guGJCN_D2wnU18_8lLAmNZ1fAodVsIFPqJo_azyOU-LpbhababMHxMiiv9kWaOdB4I7-B_CpjtixNID8D9PelXwZEU_jz-X4DUAqUbdyyb/s4000/IMG20220619154651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbauaWD1Yo3yINFGC-p3OIuTJLMpSpUKngCKuI8XIu_CDVLHeWtrBFe1k82opjKuKtSeSk9fWlmgKJK6guGJCN_D2wnU18_8lLAmNZ1fAodVsIFPqJo_azyOU-LpbhababMHxMiiv9kWaOdB4I7-B_CpjtixNID8D9PelXwZEU_jz-X4DUAqUbdyyb/s320/IMG20220619154651.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Hmmm... and that seems to be it in the finishing department. I have lots of plans for 2023 - just need to work out how to get more time to sew.</div><div><span style="text-align: center;"><br /></span></div><div><span style="text-align: center;">All the best for New Years wherever you might be... and we'll catch you in 2023. </span><br /><br /><p><br /> </p></div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-54485611929237282162022-08-21T08:37:00.002+12:002022-08-21T08:37:38.117+12:00More ideas and WIPs than you can shake a stick at<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Of course it's not fair to be working full time and not have the time to sew and create as much as I want to. Although this has not stopped me from starting new projects. Sometimes I am just too easily lead astray 😂. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">First up is a new monthly project I am involved with at my local quilt shop - The Country Yard. It is a small skillbuilding project that focuses on new piecing techniques (triangle rulers) and putting together fabric combinations.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEget3r3Fta2JoOAK2Sm9FA7iQTlqQ-CNYO16fSHyr72WDvctRSAEcdLXWW-5E3AYpfcHhlF6GYJ2I2Kgm5OMWHQvoqpG_AGJCOpdsIcbDjvDU9HVEjfMqcrnZgW2BNB0HFsCypRNNP-VMbCYur8v9q9QjyUs2330rTrc9dsoLaV3vaoS8nKW5RB_HWe/s4000/IMG20220814154257.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEget3r3Fta2JoOAK2Sm9FA7iQTlqQ-CNYO16fSHyr72WDvctRSAEcdLXWW-5E3AYpfcHhlF6GYJ2I2Kgm5OMWHQvoqpG_AGJCOpdsIcbDjvDU9HVEjfMqcrnZgW2BNB0HFsCypRNNP-VMbCYur8v9q9QjyUs2330rTrc9dsoLaV3vaoS8nKW5RB_HWe/s320/IMG20220814154257.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p>There is a secondary block pattern going on with the feature fabric forming the large central unit.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WovyNKHWAVV71QgBtdZ6UzeNzI7j4-qUZdYOegAbSRGU8eG0rL51bGgy_mNVwHRMn43dpJAOuz4beMRpvVOgaxZYkkB2oyB6lCIA9WWds_JW64nSZ-7Mf3EgmLJSKMCR_W1GLo9HsCzB8RIMX95LSjYHajFJ6aH28XBZAykWlyCtLDl02cgMxke2/s4000/IMG20220814154250.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_WovyNKHWAVV71QgBtdZ6UzeNzI7j4-qUZdYOegAbSRGU8eG0rL51bGgy_mNVwHRMn43dpJAOuz4beMRpvVOgaxZYkkB2oyB6lCIA9WWds_JW64nSZ-7Mf3EgmLJSKMCR_W1GLo9HsCzB8RIMX95LSjYHajFJ6aH28XBZAykWlyCtLDl02cgMxke2/s320/IMG20220814154250.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p>On the other design wall I have the It's A Lot Quilt in the second colour way. This one has been a bit slower coming together but focusing on one block at a time means it does grow rather quickly once you start sewing.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHBiuUemhKCj1R7hlK4sThSLdr8NOOWn09USGAN4dsrCPxwCKt9GaMmSnAA3GNSzFIZG2nm16QZ9MSNj52wGvHcMX0NqdDu-QvBmUTgfbxscWymXRCd9gf47qkMlBA7snl6MKKg56PCshxHMs5mfINU8TnLUwNYu3hAeSlYjll2RWngVNdG_axvEp6/s4000/IMG20220807154720.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhHBiuUemhKCj1R7hlK4sThSLdr8NOOWn09USGAN4dsrCPxwCKt9GaMmSnAA3GNSzFIZG2nm16QZ9MSNj52wGvHcMX0NqdDu-QvBmUTgfbxscWymXRCd9gf47qkMlBA7snl6MKKg56PCshxHMs5mfINU8TnLUwNYu3hAeSlYjll2RWngVNdG_axvEp6/s320/IMG20220807154720.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>My #apqresolution for August is to piece together my The Scrappy Star Quilt Adventure blocks. I laid them all out then needed to convert the design floor back into guest bedroom facilities... Watch this space 😂.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSnyvmcZgDEkX6iNxcihGhAEvEsDQkcFLrmhY8bvkcrlRmzecl95pTenVf6exnZWriihm4F2Alghwus2BBj2Xrpq-lBRUcyJd7JPbKp3MDXsDOsD711uavl1C16bWwxpUpMGYhXR8fOse16DRt9bEhcT6rqm_eAA14YDl0_QdMCWVVDNnMmgVTmfOo/s4000/IMG20220806112201.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSnyvmcZgDEkX6iNxcihGhAEvEsDQkcFLrmhY8bvkcrlRmzecl95pTenVf6exnZWriihm4F2Alghwus2BBj2Xrpq-lBRUcyJd7JPbKp3MDXsDOsD711uavl1C16bWwxpUpMGYhXR8fOse16DRt9bEhcT6rqm_eAA14YDl0_QdMCWVVDNnMmgVTmfOo/s320/IMG20220806112201.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p>I joined the Astra Quilt sew-along and made one block for the first week, part of block 2 for the second week then run out of background. Some more arrived in the mail this week so there is hope this project will continue - the blocks are large and have simple piecing so there is no reason for it not to plod along in the background of life (well, maybe the hundred other projects might be a hindrance).<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNVm32xWoratriwjXFPDQsd05iR0s7cjc0NaGv5ME-3frrUarHgZH7RttJlsjZ5OwWIEO574nzlOaa5qJIT-6a5l3jZ81lDUsDfeXd1XK46If4YwlHbh5v3AJWTwjbw8NNuniUy5saDjEgwzGo27EEluJUtMJvutyS7BPa3pOfEwbXBrUlutAZaak/s4000/IMG20220723160152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjNVm32xWoratriwjXFPDQsd05iR0s7cjc0NaGv5ME-3frrUarHgZH7RttJlsjZ5OwWIEO574nzlOaa5qJIT-6a5l3jZ81lDUsDfeXd1XK46If4YwlHbh5v3AJWTwjbw8NNuniUy5saDjEgwzGo27EEluJUtMJvutyS7BPa3pOfEwbXBrUlutAZaak/s320/IMG20220723160152.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p>My #apqresolution for July was to quilt my Ray Quilt from a sew-along a couple of years ago. Was this during lockdown 2020? Anyway I finished the simple straight quilting and got the binding machined on, just need the time to stitch by hand. One day I might add some more quilting but it is perfectly serviceable as it is. Love the colours in this 💙🧡.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVkCjEo0rk2Yj63Wsh580F8IIuet-1wu6XVmYCLJhQvi6YmdRajhXf9yIXmTHh_5zExpS4oWieV4YJSwjUE_vBtfp_qb37Deg3bvV6hD3YJWYRge5bvg83g4R7fR70MlEGpiUUNogrWi0lFVqfdDcqGYkpWZfHyHn8sSlSjBPpXH_DLGbWo2Hyx9di/s4000/IMG20220710094358.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVkCjEo0rk2Yj63Wsh580F8IIuet-1wu6XVmYCLJhQvi6YmdRajhXf9yIXmTHh_5zExpS4oWieV4YJSwjUE_vBtfp_qb37Deg3bvV6hD3YJWYRge5bvg83g4R7fR70MlEGpiUUNogrWi0lFVqfdDcqGYkpWZfHyHn8sSlSjBPpXH_DLGbWo2Hyx9di/s320/IMG20220710094358.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p>My monthly rainbow challenge is coming together nicely. I still need to do the August block. I decided to use this layout and use a multicolour print in the center.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhaa3kPKDtS2aNiHgugNm4honi6aLWRsGKamGOx2psflNOvxUdc4hicDOwbbp6dSYyz8eE5aBmdy5G4k0rQO7D3OysfH3qRXjzoh-SbUQWeqHIdbbEsPQckr69UsVuFoWblLuqDJL7oRACtevK_SwDuWPHu7L-2lFKNyd9Jjk4hqQG3V3cXIBlAm8/s4000/IMG20220703172024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNhaa3kPKDtS2aNiHgugNm4honi6aLWRsGKamGOx2psflNOvxUdc4hicDOwbbp6dSYyz8eE5aBmdy5G4k0rQO7D3OysfH3qRXjzoh-SbUQWeqHIdbbEsPQckr69UsVuFoWblLuqDJL7oRACtevK_SwDuWPHu7L-2lFKNyd9Jjk4hqQG3V3cXIBlAm8/s320/IMG20220703172024.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p>I just have one block left to piece in the original colour way of the It's A Lot Quilt then I can start on the applique elements.<p></p><p>This will really add another layer of scrappiness as well as depth of design and explains some of the areas that look a bit pale and unexciting. Just wait for the exciting to arrive 🥰.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJA6yRBOV8zY7AIDeA8JVsm84E-BSSvBQ9GdB38yAn8SGxHLCNZZyBAXLUkA7jMfHL55wCQtUpHkLFeC1Mz9lnkGeLCpofPSNIY6m7VpUZNqV3y7wpHsRYNRGeTWxQWN_p_w_DmrfuqC22HEA-Be7OK0VQh-MMjoxO1z9PhZfFZy1YFUUVYxFkLWLh/s4000/IMG20220625141724.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJA6yRBOV8zY7AIDeA8JVsm84E-BSSvBQ9GdB38yAn8SGxHLCNZZyBAXLUkA7jMfHL55wCQtUpHkLFeC1Mz9lnkGeLCpofPSNIY6m7VpUZNqV3y7wpHsRYNRGeTWxQWN_p_w_DmrfuqC22HEA-Be7OK0VQh-MMjoxO1z9PhZfFZy1YFUUVYxFkLWLh/s320/IMG20220625141724.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p>I started and finished a new cot quilt for a new grandbaby due in Australia later in the year. These purple blue and soft teal fabrics are so delicate and pretty.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMpnN_nheiOBNwb8j_lUfXiu--Tid40EZ7oPJzwkGR1SlEuzQcPdf6A8uwZNzsrEfrND4qqkApBevqg7F49fvh5avzilijMpvSjV9rsiunoofNhtBJgxTa4AGo6fGTmlFe9cGAGzlKpFazAGmlS_wA0boGxIqTeUFCh3JVx_EtxlWtOH7BsI-5jGut/s4000/IMG20220619154651.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMpnN_nheiOBNwb8j_lUfXiu--Tid40EZ7oPJzwkGR1SlEuzQcPdf6A8uwZNzsrEfrND4qqkApBevqg7F49fvh5avzilijMpvSjV9rsiunoofNhtBJgxTa4AGo6fGTmlFe9cGAGzlKpFazAGmlS_wA0boGxIqTeUFCh3JVx_EtxlWtOH7BsI-5jGut/s320/IMG20220619154651.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOv0mNgrepxhZPnPC5EwUKtRl4hDOMACM0CkQKqMrIEZYTjuzzVPgzzXUuAiPrsH8vRhiRyxJ5q9aLSIfGWxWW_ni-uuQU4V01WPrERI7Unrv91wpe_-JvI-p9-Ya_QqZvYo8Ln_xb9mzDiWtjmEVRO5o622tobMYKMFcFBv-DebO_wLdz0WBPDub/s4000/IMG20220619154701.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgdOv0mNgrepxhZPnPC5EwUKtRl4hDOMACM0CkQKqMrIEZYTjuzzVPgzzXUuAiPrsH8vRhiRyxJ5q9aLSIfGWxWW_ni-uuQU4V01WPrERI7Unrv91wpe_-JvI-p9-Ya_QqZvYo8Ln_xb9mzDiWtjmEVRO5o622tobMYKMFcFBv-DebO_wLdz0WBPDub/s320/IMG20220619154701.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p>I did finish the last applique block in my variation of Flea Market Flowers.<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2NyfW4D2qGd-VIFma4yAzyXpfVW2nLZg0dVeNiR-PGooPciws5AVFA9S5xUWqcxCXs96eEPkDBoMJg9gaBICmzxBIhR-M2cmNaVP6dKjedtEnUgVAOxvS6S89IOenoJI-1G-2U7pIuQ9-EMD887BZ-QyxlfMgyOxHXQCf8sMFqoqZebs9DVI3zvy/s3264/IMG20220604162948.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJ2NyfW4D2qGd-VIFma4yAzyXpfVW2nLZg0dVeNiR-PGooPciws5AVFA9S5xUWqcxCXs96eEPkDBoMJg9gaBICmzxBIhR-M2cmNaVP6dKjedtEnUgVAOxvS6S89IOenoJI-1G-2U7pIuQ9-EMD887BZ-QyxlfMgyOxHXQCf8sMFqoqZebs9DVI3zvy/s320/IMG20220604162948.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p><br /></p>And got the center of the quilt pieced. I am going to use the aqua butterfly fabric as a border but need to finalize inner border decisions first - like which fabrics have enough left of them to make it work??<p></p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ztAmkLGfzt8mw7H08mKaQAKBWJFEONdFSORmdnEmM11xIsk200iaF0bs65WFQt3uVMjvn74z6zTybGn6DzAVuVHomgLMUN8jtqbi6jPp9Qpld2cVaqYkSHVN54aX2-IcoQMuz0ldo9w29qlBmjsiIk9l7NyfVwrw7haMJo6It5IhGdGzUiDfzaTS/s3264/IMG20220604163019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0ztAmkLGfzt8mw7H08mKaQAKBWJFEONdFSORmdnEmM11xIsk200iaF0bs65WFQt3uVMjvn74z6zTybGn6DzAVuVHomgLMUN8jtqbi6jPp9Qpld2cVaqYkSHVN54aX2-IcoQMuz0ldo9w29qlBmjsiIk9l7NyfVwrw7haMJo6It5IhGdGzUiDfzaTS/s320/IMG20220604163019.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /> And that's caught me up to date with the last few months of crafting.<p></p>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-39822486225757129742022-05-31T18:50:00.000+12:002022-05-31T18:50:16.023+12:00In a nutshell<p> Seems the last post was way back in March! My April APQ challenge was to sew the backing and baste my Orbiter quilt.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZj2Ld45lKGY67dpOaoMY1OqO6YrIiDMyBxjH7z73UB1e7AVYUX0cTQwsyp1HjF1d8SvQPcZoee8h8ykRePJdiwi-tXoEGDwrSNkndAbeyPzh2EWUduSThh7if8A_plfW5-LmTcf1JuQQ89UEvub1ETRSUMHuz7s3gW8cWWDkLpmqIlllUB8xD6SN/s4000/IMG20220423122914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvZj2Ld45lKGY67dpOaoMY1OqO6YrIiDMyBxjH7z73UB1e7AVYUX0cTQwsyp1HjF1d8SvQPcZoee8h8ykRePJdiwi-tXoEGDwrSNkndAbeyPzh2EWUduSThh7if8A_plfW5-LmTcf1JuQQ89UEvub1ETRSUMHuz7s3gW8cWWDkLpmqIlllUB8xD6SN/s320/IMG20220423122914.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My batting was about 1/2" short on one end so I added an extra strip with a few more pins.<div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc1Jk3zt-CkTEewKYFlLDE93gocknRAektluyt5E8KpccqcQTbHS_c1D9uAAbcyQrtC-Om57NKxhxVKlnNlTQCHH_QlsRUyDQ_-F47dcUXwfk7bo39M-TryG6PVuKXXD1yMKvvb0_vATV1QCwqAySljQ63lqqgdb1URsezX4NmQ9Juy-2ItQOg-Hsj/s4000/IMG20220423133314.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhc1Jk3zt-CkTEewKYFlLDE93gocknRAektluyt5E8KpccqcQTbHS_c1D9uAAbcyQrtC-Om57NKxhxVKlnNlTQCHH_QlsRUyDQ_-F47dcUXwfk7bo39M-TryG6PVuKXXD1yMKvvb0_vATV1QCwqAySljQ63lqqgdb1URsezX4NmQ9Juy-2ItQOg-Hsj/s320/IMG20220423133314.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My rainbow challenge has been plugging along with April being the red month.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibIF7eZf5FZiQfb5zfRCqhaY1GRFDJa557mqbsXYpKlecpYhTkai9rJg-RZZBU3AW2pbLS6UwN1fU4GUDL1ne0Yjw9gLJ3Ql3Bt2DVfXh0887e-v5c11dl3_B7T9UQNZM87IU7AAjhHrq-NTmQAHcr4xk2-4cKHa_nvvdRDERTcJe5qSfbg6c6ldx/s4000/IMG20220423144109.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiibIF7eZf5FZiQfb5zfRCqhaY1GRFDJa557mqbsXYpKlecpYhTkai9rJg-RZZBU3AW2pbLS6UwN1fU4GUDL1ne0Yjw9gLJ3Ql3Bt2DVfXh0887e-v5c11dl3_B7T9UQNZM87IU7AAjhHrq-NTmQAHcr4xk2-4cKHa_nvvdRDERTcJe5qSfbg6c6ldx/s320/IMG20220423144109.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And progress to date. I haven't done the May block yet so next month I will need to double up.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtgpQMlsybfNJix6Kf-4sYJY45-VSTM-vJEJoL3_3tEa2xDI7GdTAbemmQUo3rdOKZ4tniN82-JJY8N957X9FrE9OTXNWYl93eRuQXZ56iI3p9Y7QDGG4lZOD6yYdnoT16rTCHGD8xIch6UUzOSQ-xAUj3yYKqnsSuvYO0OLcAIVj9lX7F-uHu48aI/s4000/IMG20220423144149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtgpQMlsybfNJix6Kf-4sYJY45-VSTM-vJEJoL3_3tEa2xDI7GdTAbemmQUo3rdOKZ4tniN82-JJY8N957X9FrE9OTXNWYl93eRuQXZ56iI3p9Y7QDGG4lZOD6yYdnoT16rTCHGD8xIch6UUzOSQ-xAUj3yYKqnsSuvYO0OLcAIVj9lX7F-uHu48aI/s320/IMG20220423144149.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I changed my quilting plans for my Amsterdam star quilt, and started some stipple in the background and some freeform feathers and spirals in the border.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh-9Junf5BphMwyDsay3xatL9_nRZ2pv-p_kUG1XQ1y8QNaWOJzwzgPeIW8vciW3-PHEhFNASoEd7kl2f8QuatCRjvPf41gFqe81QNh4BTUjn9R7vk2R4ShpgYem2Ptp6caJSOiiohgqrHWGnrF8Ea9GB6cRgs5PvqqyBFD5l6_edvdkqObixHj6Z1/s4000/IMG20220514112608.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgh-9Junf5BphMwyDsay3xatL9_nRZ2pv-p_kUG1XQ1y8QNaWOJzwzgPeIW8vciW3-PHEhFNASoEd7kl2f8QuatCRjvPf41gFqe81QNh4BTUjn9R7vk2R4ShpgYem2Ptp6caJSOiiohgqrHWGnrF8Ea9GB6cRgs5PvqqyBFD5l6_edvdkqObixHj6Z1/s320/IMG20220514112608.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I think this highlights the quilt better.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8nr1vKT2Ryo0LfR0kZbr7MFE8wRwm5-Zu0sFCTwZss8b9fe82G2jzkzEUmcf2zxFJmgMyZNZb87hngUPyh-acU8eDQEP1XXzmzG7krIAA6Lf5eL3G1SzKXTv0846trfZ6e8E1rdkAs01mn8vk5_SdygBkrsArrUm8fBQ3UJTjLGlnO6DFfBtnyZFh/s4000/IMG20220514112653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8nr1vKT2Ryo0LfR0kZbr7MFE8wRwm5-Zu0sFCTwZss8b9fe82G2jzkzEUmcf2zxFJmgMyZNZb87hngUPyh-acU8eDQEP1XXzmzG7krIAA6Lf5eL3G1SzKXTv0846trfZ6e8E1rdkAs01mn8vk5_SdygBkrsArrUm8fBQ3UJTjLGlnO6DFfBtnyZFh/s320/IMG20220514112653.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Mays APQ challenge was to add two more applique blocks to my Flea Market Flowers project.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNt_s1S_pckSJ2b13ovy5GFxlKieT3cfhrXGcbAL7-5_PpVLcD61NEM_9hnxDwFTaME692DThRsYHyFTuPfXIolXD0qsCMVCOXBbBPVubpfPu5jh_nZO7BW80fvAQucE9rUg7SESZYZRClXDPHgKg4Xuy39kUV0iji7FRnbe9nTwVN9AlChkymSar7/s4000/IMG20220514132223.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjNt_s1S_pckSJ2b13ovy5GFxlKieT3cfhrXGcbAL7-5_PpVLcD61NEM_9hnxDwFTaME692DThRsYHyFTuPfXIolXD0qsCMVCOXBbBPVubpfPu5jh_nZO7BW80fvAQucE9rUg7SESZYZRClXDPHgKg4Xuy39kUV0iji7FRnbe9nTwVN9AlChkymSar7/s320/IMG20220514132223.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Yes!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgV7nBZd7VubvcgkS6mx8m0JfMAHp3EwJMARSx8ue3ibUB9LM_TYdYlSUI402GunRIv3Ca_CTkI-kgM3gXovdntvzFHlWU9S2Gfmi6B2destXJa5jNvCmH8lMm3QCcSCwqzobbOk7HCnOUzYHRVITVBE8Dob64TQUGj11-w14UwW2k8J3vNEqbqZ9jH/s320/IMG20220515171504.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-66075518132798766812022-03-13T08:34:00.001+13:002022-03-13T08:34:11.811+13:00Stuff going on in the shed<p> The March #apqresolution project was to finish piecing the Brightly quilt.</p><p>When I last worked on this, I had several sections pieced into chunks, and had started laying out some pieces to fill the gaps - but then someone needed the pull out bed and I labelled all the bits and tucked it away.</p><p>Turns out I needed to sew eight more blocks which didn't take all that long to piece.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigMhpq_tSEsDwoNgY4TrhtmOMFrZxBdJbjvU7Apg3631nQIJ2bqPvdkQ4QP6InF4Vniw6_kXa7Ao-4EuCl8IZg6rj0Uw-Le8oOg2VN7NPjBChQYUDAaerV_OprDn4H606auOc8RRGNapMvEKn_mmvr2FbqR5rcWBulA-DsUboIPaLHKxMwhfl_UuCq=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEigMhpq_tSEsDwoNgY4TrhtmOMFrZxBdJbjvU7Apg3631nQIJ2bqPvdkQ4QP6InF4Vniw6_kXa7Ao-4EuCl8IZg6rj0Uw-Le8oOg2VN7NPjBChQYUDAaerV_OprDn4H606auOc8RRGNapMvEKn_mmvr2FbqR5rcWBulA-DsUboIPaLHKxMwhfl_UuCq=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This was where the fabric selection started getting tricky - I had run out of many of the scraps used previously and the ones I did have left were already used in critical places - time to bring in some new fabrics while still trying to make them look like they fit. Good luck with that one 🙄<div><br /></div><div>Progress...<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1Jv9VrrqUlSMOoeHPVYnVIug95a7MT16LzZMw2U93Q5OeMQdMK4wbnl0wBqd4HTFotNRogRB6daFb115I1vZkEtY3pqebC_1ofbQoTfG07gbmyou9vW2kexy0TmcqXCRRmdlnDlU-nb7QCIlOvXl-v4K8fmbD2VZVeWoFts5I0vK1NA_z9tzstXaQ=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj1Jv9VrrqUlSMOoeHPVYnVIug95a7MT16LzZMw2U93Q5OeMQdMK4wbnl0wBqd4HTFotNRogRB6daFb115I1vZkEtY3pqebC_1ofbQoTfG07gbmyou9vW2kexy0TmcqXCRRmdlnDlU-nb7QCIlOvXl-v4K8fmbD2VZVeWoFts5I0vK1NA_z9tzstXaQ=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Then the last few seams to put it all together.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiA_c7wO4_Sdlw8py-OpCI-49wN-DF413rzxhMXFZFKkdWzHrAeEgJljfXLUMBJ_P3wY7-OOGJ1OWTZY0u44bzlygV7kA7JXiVCBfLIago_KAJI53hzmlbCqZyc57i91ohlhD07sd6-S_Xb45HDWM98NE-24MZwUYJ1uqy5o-EKxNYQyJSj2_SmAAsk=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiA_c7wO4_Sdlw8py-OpCI-49wN-DF413rzxhMXFZFKkdWzHrAeEgJljfXLUMBJ_P3wY7-OOGJ1OWTZY0u44bzlygV7kA7JXiVCBfLIago_KAJI53hzmlbCqZyc57i91ohlhD07sd6-S_Xb45HDWM98NE-24MZwUYJ1uqy5o-EKxNYQyJSj2_SmAAsk=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Scraps in all their sparkly scrappiness 🤩</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisvFyJniPsKqo23igv8vXnhpBiye1k5JsXolKwwm4xOGrTcKhFM8lWOFLD4caBdMVaGAYlINlIRfeE2UTmrt7Pl-GBhEqUcxAIGVNGF5SMUr_yXSFdf7jslAj5fc23nacmSWBq_Ck8InuoVbaLpge3DVmw5g3z6YHWNLl_d5hYTIP0yBDHy6u1aj8s=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisvFyJniPsKqo23igv8vXnhpBiye1k5JsXolKwwm4xOGrTcKhFM8lWOFLD4caBdMVaGAYlINlIRfeE2UTmrt7Pl-GBhEqUcxAIGVNGF5SMUr_yXSFdf7jslAj5fc23nacmSWBq_Ck8InuoVbaLpge3DVmw5g3z6YHWNLl_d5hYTIP0yBDHy6u1aj8s=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>As always, getting to this stage of the process leads to thinking about quilting strategies. There are some nice negative spaces which would lead themselves to some interesting FMQ opportunities but I'm undecided whether I want to invest that much effort.</div><div><br /></div><div>There is always some time to choose new fabrics for a block. The rainbow block colour for this month is pink - even though technically it's not in the rainbow 🌈. I'm always surprised by the volume of pink fabric I have - I absolutely hate pink but as the mother of a previously pink loving daughter it had become a necessary evil.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNtF8xWGpd15i1XI67GqbY5ib1SAjQvZMX5ws6B6MWL2jM9yqYxrg6DbD5JcjsHAMxBdeN5ezH9xjdNIBD7S4gHMwsUlJWF9_abBJJLg9Ycp0pWyPzEAjCTSYZtW4QoAn3-OTGp0PfVTJO3AYuwiVVVc4N4cg5pvyVA_24lGA7Jp2l3uva6Jo7sp4j=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiNtF8xWGpd15i1XI67GqbY5ib1SAjQvZMX5ws6B6MWL2jM9yqYxrg6DbD5JcjsHAMxBdeN5ezH9xjdNIBD7S4gHMwsUlJWF9_abBJJLg9Ycp0pWyPzEAjCTSYZtW4QoAn3-OTGp0PfVTJO3AYuwiVVVc4N4cg5pvyVA_24lGA7Jp2l3uva6Jo7sp4j=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I also purchased some fabrics from Rainbow Stash - look, they have prints too! A bundle and some randoms, I am slowly building up my love volume stash but who can go past a luscious floral. I have seen the Cluck Cluck Sew Diagonal Seam tape before, and took the opportunity to buy some from a NZ business. It has made all the difference in keeping my seam allowance constant with my new sewing machine so I heartily recommend it.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqTnkh6FCtKm5WFrBI9is2lqWeNhUzIZR-XXOy_HWs_mbE5A0ACo4y5Q1eIS4gseWCwutB-FjE2rpj9uMZDVLrWoE-Cx6-t3ib4y9UpseTabC8dC4MmbIUaZhM9OGMzkv8NPck5gUT7mZJzLrZYFSKWiatk5tl2PgKUbAzKw70eInh5XvxV5qhr_WL=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiqTnkh6FCtKm5WFrBI9is2lqWeNhUzIZR-XXOy_HWs_mbE5A0ACo4y5Q1eIS4gseWCwutB-FjE2rpj9uMZDVLrWoE-Cx6-t3ib4y9UpseTabC8dC4MmbIUaZhM9OGMzkv8NPck5gUT7mZJzLrZYFSKWiatk5tl2PgKUbAzKw70eInh5XvxV5qhr_WL=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>On Instagram I am keeping up with the creative prompts with Amy's creative side... The prompt for your first quilt meaning a little photo session with this cot quilt.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXqIX1KbgArij0O6C5zleGOJsPzhrdfLD0Ko_oaOedmKlV3HYjiPX0GIiMjRssvL_55A04XHXTAR-s_r8craCv45kO30gBvsMeafpCT7-ehab4j3Jw_FaTrF-nGj-b9u0PvjqxiiDwQB1aMxEepbZ5eki1_j1dsV4Hc6K3EO7CxRwWBqwBAMc7-0Z6=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXqIX1KbgArij0O6C5zleGOJsPzhrdfLD0Ko_oaOedmKlV3HYjiPX0GIiMjRssvL_55A04XHXTAR-s_r8craCv45kO30gBvsMeafpCT7-ehab4j3Jw_FaTrF-nGj-b9u0PvjqxiiDwQB1aMxEepbZ5eki1_j1dsV4Hc6K3EO7CxRwWBqwBAMc7-0Z6=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Not bad for a first time of everything 😘.</p><p>Finishing my March challenge means I can now jump into all the other March projects.</p></div></div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-26202237235234672742022-03-01T21:32:00.003+13:002022-03-01T21:32:20.343+13:00February catch up<p> I attacked all the smaller projects at the start of February - leaving a good chunk of the month free to work on the backing and basting of Amsterdam Stars. Piecing large backings is not my favourite thing, but is a necessary evil. So I pulled out my fabric pile and laid it all out. Turned out some of the pieces were not quite big enough so I added the brown floral print. #apqresolution for February achieved ✅</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaHFg1kU0dtu45ZdkIJRj-yw-ISEDP2g4OTzYa0yTsIKykRnWR_PaQJh7SsD5gKo79BaScP6axSBnUDYRYI9zxu0CITyLlR0vrYyUaR3ak21hof0pTbZFYKp6jjEbqM-83i74-CsQsWWupyOwfYp1besPcnqh8Bio8eqvhhBVteoknqahYs_w4om2p=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiaHFg1kU0dtu45ZdkIJRj-yw-ISEDP2g4OTzYa0yTsIKykRnWR_PaQJh7SsD5gKo79BaScP6axSBnUDYRYI9zxu0CITyLlR0vrYyUaR3ak21hof0pTbZFYKp6jjEbqM-83i74-CsQsWWupyOwfYp1besPcnqh8Bio8eqvhhBVteoknqahYs_w4om2p=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwJnLBa09gnXFYl4_L7Cl4xF0M-I-hV7ZCuf5G4x7PSXE7ZcuWJgrZ0y10Jk_v3z5vZxNBoKPsoVFzRv4FTumt10sqix8RBqFadbQFmiDu4aEpLBODXu218wuaeIqHhvekhdnZsK6S92zfXnNglTi0h9k3N1e5gb1z2l_5633uX2Ffjk9xj7vyoRLH=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjwJnLBa09gnXFYl4_L7Cl4xF0M-I-hV7ZCuf5G4x7PSXE7ZcuWJgrZ0y10Jk_v3z5vZxNBoKPsoVFzRv4FTumt10sqix8RBqFadbQFmiDu4aEpLBODXu218wuaeIqHhvekhdnZsK6S92zfXnNglTi0h9k3N1e5gb1z2l_5633uX2Ffjk9xj7vyoRLH=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTMnacP2UOas_rJThPCsgGqRi7uZT1h1xRO6Y0l8GuyPfx_skAtCwlVNJ3VT5X3ueuc3iuF3PY3BzZK6Xz32tumjaZdQiY7lG9T5Tmc1HP_U81bPnJMyb0Bv3EWwrinfI_d0J0bMSKR9MP4XO4LhRWsCpGTTJE5T4n5OJZyKgXJddFDzcz_7Mkmdjm=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTMnacP2UOas_rJThPCsgGqRi7uZT1h1xRO6Y0l8GuyPfx_skAtCwlVNJ3VT5X3ueuc3iuF3PY3BzZK6Xz32tumjaZdQiY7lG9T5Tmc1HP_U81bPnJMyb0Bv3EWwrinfI_d0J0bMSKR9MP4XO4LhRWsCpGTTJE5T4n5OJZyKgXJddFDzcz_7Mkmdjm=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I even had a few days spare so I started the walking foot quilting edge stitching through the sashing and out into the outer borders.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjp_bzdyN_Mu62fj6uKFJ4wgLqegiVDExV-xPibLha-Z7p8eKU4GAR2qmxyXifrt3AiTTQhZlAyxlE3hEYDjoFTh0Hd5H8RaQlwTk0GN2JPYrV8mHJjavRa9Vevp-eQH8pjX5156EXUH8Bn_SXGKVDCLxOd8vyqTxxxUvu6FbZ4FYr-dsCkf1JPkMob=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjp_bzdyN_Mu62fj6uKFJ4wgLqegiVDExV-xPibLha-Z7p8eKU4GAR2qmxyXifrt3AiTTQhZlAyxlE3hEYDjoFTh0Hd5H8RaQlwTk0GN2JPYrV8mHJjavRa9Vevp-eQH8pjX5156EXUH8Bn_SXGKVDCLxOd8vyqTxxxUvu6FbZ4FYr-dsCkf1JPkMob=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I didn't have any problems with the top moving (like I normally do) so no puckers on the intersections! I think my new Janome M7 Continental might just be magic. Maybe I should call it Mike 🤔🤪😂.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisRj9ZhJhlMNyg-n7YuCHhbb-juhTpkF-d_uiUuvEbw8EoONOZBb7C6rpo7z6W7WvgMZ2_2PRhgk07FYut8jrIDP8KCAr7YgRJ6NPWV5zCPlcxjg2MfpkqVLDTnGrts65-y_kPN954kjO44KXCe7wxycRjX5RkmEQ1ZlV9LqhGpaSRbg18CqLAS3no=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEisRj9ZhJhlMNyg-n7YuCHhbb-juhTpkF-d_uiUuvEbw8EoONOZBb7C6rpo7z6W7WvgMZ2_2PRhgk07FYut8jrIDP8KCAr7YgRJ6NPWV5zCPlcxjg2MfpkqVLDTnGrts65-y_kPN954kjO44KXCe7wxycRjX5RkmEQ1ZlV9LqhGpaSRbg18CqLAS3no=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I managed a tiny bit of hand quilting - rather crooked and not the tidiest but I'll wait and see how it looks once there is a bit more going on to disguise it. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiE5nENWrCrcQxxjyKTG4qNoqnLpJJ3110W8miTQccTiTP_6WOBVpU0Ioi3DcMShIBEq19Lw8DJs1E1H86BroYCDTc7s70Qo6ib2kpKsBPJ2tSCvlfD9pgNFIC9hK1E-Wam6b2xnyXmdVRCqghjo8Jz2EFw08gvYeljJQIR5zpRBk3wODVgZHU_3MsI=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I'm planning a plain alternate square layout so fingers crossed for a decent sized baby quilt.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoRZ3TRLwYrI-bJeGyHuk-iHU4g7B2o628SYJw9mUamF29SoA71jXgdWF2l_ySGO4abO18QDEVuhbEuAeWt7Rg3HNrsOGUPOFRjEkK0P0cv7H7FZQkbBOkONnlJ64C9i4frjfP6nIUJiqAt2FrDqCWFzy_rD5gsGe_AdjMVnKpXtGDux4b8CyBjlKt=s3264" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhoRZ3TRLwYrI-bJeGyHuk-iHU4g7B2o628SYJw9mUamF29SoA71jXgdWF2l_ySGO4abO18QDEVuhbEuAeWt7Rg3HNrsOGUPOFRjEkK0P0cv7H7FZQkbBOkONnlJ64C9i4frjfP6nIUJiqAt2FrDqCWFzy_rD5gsGe_AdjMVnKpXtGDux4b8CyBjlKt=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Month 2 of this project was finished on time...</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg2YGp7E8RuUoMAn1-CaRevTPcgDgExlZMhiBq3yiqlJFVsqAEjFx6qnXIDpD2huNNEZNxl_HOCi7CjzTQQ1dRou14FEBV1St-p-OfsVpDNN7J1CumN5Bz8lvnUlBKxweuVAUheuiouyIC7hezHurl4kD47MqA3RV66gbANWbLHCBu0Nqyh49pIaYnf=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And I completed another row in the #cutitupwithmollisparkles challenge - the Sidewalk Chalk pattern.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1HDmmTI3s1amzyxGgCOusj_qdCUdbD3_aD8I-TRinPhJ9lNiIRxYOObTB0xZ--5dgxBQOn1HPmMqYLypD4xEiQCnvA-bc3U8Kl6iXGj9aKQSYFvIcEMNJ0tb_BJjNSODSgjnGypSRBvMNaPIrKGGVGtnf2PAvFERRX14HDlacAzx2Ak5J5ApIXxCn=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh1HDmmTI3s1amzyxGgCOusj_qdCUdbD3_aD8I-TRinPhJ9lNiIRxYOObTB0xZ--5dgxBQOn1HPmMqYLypD4xEiQCnvA-bc3U8Kl6iXGj9aKQSYFvIcEMNJ0tb_BJjNSODSgjnGypSRBvMNaPIrKGGVGtnf2PAvFERRX14HDlacAzx2Ak5J5ApIXxCn=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>My secret project is working on the It's A Lot Quilt by Sew Be where I have assisted my local quilt shop The Country Yard with putting together three fabric selections for their BOM programme.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is the Vintage/Retro colour scheme. Block 1:</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3dirc_o3PPIWuUR9_8OKGUyjFJPt0TNXKVTv0OxEuCml8g7vqWGP_lqoohU1zeluKYIjnaomZ_1zf37YzTtu6ussy4-4jtd65x8T1hHfrJ6HElkD0Avp_S-nRiGY_dHilbT3_VbDqj-p05_NSIZ9V4KP4moX7qEtwJTJOOE2XEvici93lILcCTuj6=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3dirc_o3PPIWuUR9_8OKGUyjFJPt0TNXKVTv0OxEuCml8g7vqWGP_lqoohU1zeluKYIjnaomZ_1zf37YzTtu6ussy4-4jtd65x8T1hHfrJ6HElkD0Avp_S-nRiGY_dHilbT3_VbDqj-p05_NSIZ9V4KP4moX7qEtwJTJOOE2XEvici93lILcCTuj6=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Block 2:<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggrEvdJ69cnf-o8hxZPKTlxRHY48gO2Q7hXdfzW6jMA_miL5BgVTeXc5MqkoaFEvdawXbV5W4PsrGbpeQr-RGzHvVt_YqNW3ThJCRSzZ3B5YkIGo8Zs7SoYFH0Rvt21JFIwCBB1MZJ3JNTJIsJeWDS8UPEJcjghKnhwZkBV1vhE_5eKBqOqZstWzFi=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEggrEvdJ69cnf-o8hxZPKTlxRHY48gO2Q7hXdfzW6jMA_miL5BgVTeXc5MqkoaFEvdawXbV5W4PsrGbpeQr-RGzHvVt_YqNW3ThJCRSzZ3B5YkIGo8Zs7SoYFH0Rvt21JFIwCBB1MZJ3JNTJIsJeWDS8UPEJcjghKnhwZkBV1vhE_5eKBqOqZstWzFi=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Blocks 1 & 3:</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAEShn8i2YryDcF3mVhfoA61R5uIC8LYwmaJflK7wbTfrgFmpCb-oSmsMuH2CcNqY0FFtjIcVUHjf0c9pHvsvhB4YngW52e-JW3rKsS4y3YULx1Vox22cpzpcqZHHDhngGqVL1QbGEGTkLNwUUDrSLEddCyul-IIneXm7mQcjVoUb9xofdiWb9j2wR=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgAEShn8i2YryDcF3mVhfoA61R5uIC8LYwmaJflK7wbTfrgFmpCb-oSmsMuH2CcNqY0FFtjIcVUHjf0c9pHvsvhB4YngW52e-JW3rKsS4y3YULx1Vox22cpzpcqZHHDhngGqVL1QbGEGTkLNwUUDrSLEddCyul-IIneXm7mQcjVoUb9xofdiWb9j2wR=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>I have started sewing block 1 in the Soft & Subtle colourway...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXMDM0s7EkKECG7c7P8L0GojMJSiDHFZtSJOSwOZ90GTfA4lT8uhaUuVyXNaPQ8tafRGNwT_S9Z5amKL4layua1La0-zji6rkgC7_PgNQqVsddLIq2XycknMrHk4u3EcZdAiWF46iW3A0CBPkwM5x3I93vz2Nmj-XXXQY26d0iyEHp9MxjIemwzNaO=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhXMDM0s7EkKECG7c7P8L0GojMJSiDHFZtSJOSwOZ90GTfA4lT8uhaUuVyXNaPQ8tafRGNwT_S9Z5amKL4layua1La0-zji6rkgC7_PgNQqVsddLIq2XycknMrHk4u3EcZdAiWF46iW3A0CBPkwM5x3I93vz2Nmj-XXXQY26d0iyEHp9MxjIemwzNaO=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And here is the fabric selection for month 1. It has been a wonderful opportunity to play with fabrics - my favourite activity.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfzPRYzwXi0zdzm7b8OCXqGgLBncnClo2G9UYfzuZUni0GCwZ68ZZXnGTlQLAy6gmy9oJkOFtCEB6SUcyjoBMR7kd3XRZfGOxYeeHcsBCQ8QIf8glhgxBuAZOMauU92FF_cr7S2wZA2YnWSlFdIjUdLUMutrkJoAoLrHYVzJNBI1_46SNIQeXfd61M=s4000" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfzPRYzwXi0zdzm7b8OCXqGgLBncnClo2G9UYfzuZUni0GCwZ68ZZXnGTlQLAy6gmy9oJkOFtCEB6SUcyjoBMR7kd3XRZfGOxYeeHcsBCQ8QIf8glhgxBuAZOMauU92FF_cr7S2wZA2YnWSlFdIjUdLUMutrkJoAoLrHYVzJNBI1_46SNIQeXfd61M=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /></div><div>And now it is March already. I will have to check what the new challenge project is going to be.</div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-65481484462378865092022-02-08T20:33:00.003+13:002022-02-08T20:33:34.928+13:00Taking the scenic route<p> Sometimes life throws curve balls. What I thought I would be focussing on at the start of this year was not necessarily what I ended up sewing. Although isn't that every year 🙄.</p><p>You'll be pleased to know I finished my #apqresolution for January - binding my Patchwork City quilt.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBj-oh78N7yORFDe4jomNKcJKPUO0BQ7udiej1TXlvH_XCuBF1rjAc0-V9IcIeJTWWyEAG9Laif2_AEqD5_QKwwBaoGIvvTO2oBnMKkmGgsRgOkKeJlFUrjXWs2qPGacqklyR6ZIAvouYiesDJXZ5zetAs0nDqAkmUQ381yXvtwN6C7DN29fBD9OSU/s4000/IMG20220131141225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBj-oh78N7yORFDe4jomNKcJKPUO0BQ7udiej1TXlvH_XCuBF1rjAc0-V9IcIeJTWWyEAG9Laif2_AEqD5_QKwwBaoGIvvTO2oBnMKkmGgsRgOkKeJlFUrjXWs2qPGacqklyR6ZIAvouYiesDJXZ5zetAs0nDqAkmUQ381yXvtwN6C7DN29fBD9OSU/s320/IMG20220131141225.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I did the big stitch binding technique and although I've yet to master the little cross on the corners I am happy with the overall effect. Full disclosure, I did finish this on the last day of January 😁<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeEknwjCHUWX7LV-aFDDO0An9C9-w6E4daI4vFsGuFGwkIP2TMmbw0ccwStHh72IMRQiD6BE1SgSEKRBL_VV9g38GKELljx4qwrLUN5_5884Qi9gxs1sH2vBp-mBNe1GysgKaaUEcLDsQa6AY32rxXNXLMZZoEZiturx_1t9e6TUcMZz-xWgYhzvZt/s4000/IMG20220102130345.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgeEknwjCHUWX7LV-aFDDO0An9C9-w6E4daI4vFsGuFGwkIP2TMmbw0ccwStHh72IMRQiD6BE1SgSEKRBL_VV9g38GKELljx4qwrLUN5_5884Qi9gxs1sH2vBp-mBNe1GysgKaaUEcLDsQa6AY32rxXNXLMZZoEZiturx_1t9e6TUcMZz-xWgYhzvZt/s320/IMG20220102130345.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The project for February is WIP number 7 which is creating the backing and basting The Amsterdam Star quilt.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_77w5cJYAh2clU69K5fvae0wKhyWWcfgF1X63XNJILnriGQGgS9xiIviME_R8inZC67cQTFkEkW6gaVAsU6KmvD75KubgP4TMOJTf1Qn9Pv1pg4yoyvhlqUVFfMRt8zJMqhhUJYq5c4gAV_BwdUo-q2LL_6g9BfJ0hH5-qrouJi3yIoTK2tKBhGP0/s4000/IMG20211120143529.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_77w5cJYAh2clU69K5fvae0wKhyWWcfgF1X63XNJILnriGQGgS9xiIviME_R8inZC67cQTFkEkW6gaVAsU6KmvD75KubgP4TMOJTf1Qn9Pv1pg4yoyvhlqUVFfMRt8zJMqhhUJYq5c4gAV_BwdUo-q2LL_6g9BfJ0hH5-qrouJi3yIoTK2tKBhGP0/s320/IMG20211120143529.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihqKetqlIOjHe6UUev4lz6h55L-38chRRLiopIS_kScQ9ou-7ZhdakMPcDpCTZt35t9zvoTuWxEaPzx6sjPHtClE074zVh63TibMQTtt6N89Yli-h7JHSxzLuwXdI3OE5OnvkabB9IwsgZgcTAAu_kkVKRC5kCmcFrl3YLI0mzTlXRcGSenhlPjfHX/s4000/IMG20211120144830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEihqKetqlIOjHe6UUev4lz6h55L-38chRRLiopIS_kScQ9ou-7ZhdakMPcDpCTZt35t9zvoTuWxEaPzx6sjPHtClE074zVh63TibMQTtt6N89Yli-h7JHSxzLuwXdI3OE5OnvkabB9IwsgZgcTAAu_kkVKRC5kCmcFrl3YLI0mzTlXRcGSenhlPjfHX/s320/IMG20211120144830.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Part of the reason it took all month to finish my goal was getting sidetracked with a baby quilt. My boss had his first grandbaby and i decided it was a great opportunity to sew a gender neutral quilt.</p><p>And so we have the Tiger Plant quilt.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Rhqc3M83QXiw-ikJGsK9zjQeptiUpNoB_a8wFXM_9ueQaOZArLDp9DXiQD_gugtpg0FmuZia6xzp3AiVdIVECP9pixd4hzbQRj2r3ho-2J41AHQxuVQufGXph4sX8__L82wepUOvRgxTjQ03zaMHGk4-vZTLkAYOkHlDEDGOUX7DJu-TZI3clINn/s3219/IMG_20220127_141823.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3219" data-original-width="2798" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6Rhqc3M83QXiw-ikJGsK9zjQeptiUpNoB_a8wFXM_9ueQaOZArLDp9DXiQD_gugtpg0FmuZia6xzp3AiVdIVECP9pixd4hzbQRj2r3ho-2J41AHQxuVQufGXph4sX8__L82wepUOvRgxTjQ03zaMHGk4-vZTLkAYOkHlDEDGOUX7DJu-TZI3clINn/s320/IMG_20220127_141823.jpg" width="278" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It's a generous size.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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Serendipitously the baby was named Ivy 😱, and yes... A tiny girl 😊</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiViMVW7HZ6HQxCfVYZ0-lawnBmk60DbBXlUgonJWVQRuxudUo0nmAmekZrhldNwjXjb74X7Y3JECps49tsA06-YwclpWs-ZNOAPFWJsssUckTq2FbLJEjPIXgmG3U3484qqbtYTgWP4bOzaaBs7pq94E9SLVZTp8aI-9CpgORFJpwLZG8komZftKu-/s4000/IMG20220127072502.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiViMVW7HZ6HQxCfVYZ0-lawnBmk60DbBXlUgonJWVQRuxudUo0nmAmekZrhldNwjXjb74X7Y3JECps49tsA06-YwclpWs-ZNOAPFWJsssUckTq2FbLJEjPIXgmG3U3484qqbtYTgWP4bOzaaBs7pq94E9SLVZTp8aI-9CpgORFJpwLZG8komZftKu-/s320/IMG20220127072502.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlpyBuVTgyYRxyauq2ZfR92Sn40oGC2-Ee8f1UxJc-VT-ge8q6UCcAgL-Em2IB44gXyOfwi7aM5ZpVejfyuqrYu6V91svjEO3_cgoNsx7tJxQtGe4yMvsgGq8BoLbIALjlvGo-_Ld14Sl_UWmPTSpFq9C_N85v-5feogzoYdT558sqBROeTWWDcLAI/s4000/IMG20220127072531.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTctwDo1MrVBcO3EP_XdoAk5hz2lN4nqMVvpXlZ5buOy80JKRRJt9cyHASQGtr2iUcML9AMBwbewUGocxZ09_HqgtrC-yM5hhQSupbhr6DX9DeSA-3cuT_fCcXSh4CE8e46ZUd5WKq-NDDT7Hgh1YcgprDXohnJ-pfJ8VZtb-Za1t5o0IymWJ5dV1/s3264/IMG20220130210320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTctwDo1MrVBcO3EP_XdoAk5hz2lN4nqMVvpXlZ5buOy80JKRRJt9cyHASQGtr2iUcML9AMBwbewUGocxZ09_HqgtrC-yM5hhQSupbhr6DX9DeSA-3cuT_fCcXSh4CE8e46ZUd5WKq-NDDT7Hgh1YcgprDXohnJ-pfJ8VZtb-Za1t5o0IymWJ5dV1/s320/IMG20220130210320.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>So February goals means making another block in my Monika/Suz rainbow challenge 🌈.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7dXkxmckgqIJnilmJ6uxLtyPTRWIW9QJYj5xUwlI2A7oRgVIQBAA1KfFARuX8qgAZaiJYCuQxGcfH3rhbzCY2gOmBAZ7Zcdijt5-1cRlGYuyhlTzzxxhtxdbbgJwONuzDE5Fe7ZanhOJ_ZF7qDv_Wn5fj_HFRLeQXVSBLtxLBhAQE3DrlgvyQKdk2/s4000/IMG20220108133914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7dXkxmckgqIJnilmJ6uxLtyPTRWIW9QJYj5xUwlI2A7oRgVIQBAA1KfFARuX8qgAZaiJYCuQxGcfH3rhbzCY2gOmBAZ7Zcdijt5-1cRlGYuyhlTzzxxhtxdbbgJwONuzDE5Fe7ZanhOJ_ZF7qDv_Wn5fj_HFRLeQXVSBLtxLBhAQE3DrlgvyQKdk2/s320/IMG20220108133914.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Another row in my Sidewalk Chalk quilt which is my #cutitupwithmolliesparkles project.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiib6RrJK_rcZkB4EFQN2zR4GjhDjZ_1oA8Inaa419vko_65brobHJ9-zHU-PsUz9lNN6bITItrk-TaQ51QGA90zR1dWKe8KlAQ1jF6lkB3sD4GjbPQX-G8mx_g7N0hysz_9ROqr44YoC_vxFWr9x1akoKEU_JkZSnrbqMy-XcE6OQpNV7MTZ2BCq_h/s4000/IMG20220127195413.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiib6RrJK_rcZkB4EFQN2zR4GjhDjZ_1oA8Inaa419vko_65brobHJ9-zHU-PsUz9lNN6bITItrk-TaQ51QGA90zR1dWKe8KlAQ1jF6lkB3sD4GjbPQX-G8mx_g7N0hysz_9ROqr44YoC_vxFWr9x1akoKEU_JkZSnrbqMy-XcE6OQpNV7MTZ2BCq_h/s320/IMG20220127195413.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And somehow fit in another block in the project below of which I can't remember it's name 🤔🤔🤔.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xvqxhcIvyIqCBO4PhylMFlh6uEyITY6mnNNoQbOfPAfUtZHGOmUd8MXNB3YGa6tIRZA-7nk62DrmOyb2OwLu-zMP3MsTRiW5AfgvAi6AnpcbY5-wSJdCblxIm6uNzUBvYR8S9XUmNLZ663oMA2Ql3ok-l6nk_rOQPAjwRQOMh7eAQHTQY5TjkX9d/s4000/IMG20220102130242.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj5xvqxhcIvyIqCBO4PhylMFlh6uEyITY6mnNNoQbOfPAfUtZHGOmUd8MXNB3YGa6tIRZA-7nk62DrmOyb2OwLu-zMP3MsTRiW5AfgvAi6AnpcbY5-wSJdCblxIm6uNzUBvYR8S9XUmNLZ663oMA2Ql3ok-l6nk_rOQPAjwRQOMh7eAQHTQY5TjkX9d/s320/IMG20220102130242.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>So not much going on here... What's happening at your place?</p></div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-15858358152303214312022-01-09T09:11:00.003+13:002022-01-09T09:11:31.704+13:002022 a new start<p>At this time last year who would have thought 2021 would be the year that it was? I changed jobs after some 17 years working part time for the same person to a full time position with less stress. This has also meant less sewing time, and sometimes even when I have the time - I just don't want to sew! Horrors I know... but I have always said I sew depending on my mental state and sometimes the brain just switches off and sometimes my eyes just don't want to focus that much.</p><p>I haven't looked at my achievements from last year yet - I finished work on Xmas eve and between the statutory holidays and taking 3 days annual leave I started back at work on Tuesday. Hospitality industries in the Bay of Islands are historically super busy from Boxing Day on and although this year is still somewhat flat compared to a normal year, visitor numbers are healthy for the covid economy - meaning work has been busy.</p><p>So what have I been up to?</p><p>I have been plugging away at my The Scrappy Star Quilt Adventure blocks...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgijkiEmnr_zfD2YLEMGxJ2qicOLaVip0-wcdN_UJqmV5YORFq_vaUJC8zRnszhxRD3l5bgMz2oeVcwUwJvxXXTjrkupiblWtg-dkCNjv8MimPPw6x6SpFJGgvRpBhixypMWHJLyRMhXSODMl7eOVKfUnAu1ABHIDK24pH_r9yhJKEFz6G9W5CqBAps=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgijkiEmnr_zfD2YLEMGxJ2qicOLaVip0-wcdN_UJqmV5YORFq_vaUJC8zRnszhxRD3l5bgMz2oeVcwUwJvxXXTjrkupiblWtg-dkCNjv8MimPPw6x6SpFJGgvRpBhixypMWHJLyRMhXSODMl7eOVKfUnAu1ABHIDK24pH_r9yhJKEFz6G9W5CqBAps=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfV-rlhQPZeCnTbR_kb0byI78iRK4jSTcuG4Gi1NsuxSKLlun5Opco_qRC8VTxujzfBGqyPGhoz-QdqDCCFNQcTFYKccbkjZwTuJUTJT4vBAj7V4zB0P73rzWDkTP4LMzQ89ivH_4c6T-kZFj1afCFcoUZV3_GyP42w_QUkTUyN_Vx1iElvZ7u6ldK=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgfV-rlhQPZeCnTbR_kb0byI78iRK4jSTcuG4Gi1NsuxSKLlun5Opco_qRC8VTxujzfBGqyPGhoz-QdqDCCFNQcTFYKccbkjZwTuJUTJT4vBAj7V4zB0P73rzWDkTP4LMzQ89ivH_4c6T-kZFj1afCFcoUZV3_GyP42w_QUkTUyN_Vx1iElvZ7u6ldK=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6snAdxXpZ-hS9qoPCPyqSwtA5tSSRaYqMT4c2UZYR2dfEethnsQL2hVysfOS8O6PXaPRnIsb-t1elmyPS03Zjrld51gxNcvFXVYxSxWEVMue2tu4Dyj3YeooFyag2cSakBG-QY9FxTyArs0In2ijCThNXITgIRXhWM82ApSNhxowiJwSLYfsfRW9o=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg6snAdxXpZ-hS9qoPCPyqSwtA5tSSRaYqMT4c2UZYR2dfEethnsQL2hVysfOS8O6PXaPRnIsb-t1elmyPS03Zjrld51gxNcvFXVYxSxWEVMue2tu4Dyj3YeooFyag2cSakBG-QY9FxTyArs0In2ijCThNXITgIRXhWM82ApSNhxowiJwSLYfsfRW9o=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And routinely play around with placements on my design wall.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbjI9b7rmMiBvBe_MIHKYnf_oZno8P2hyIpEqPFMfFEcct_3QPDy_lOxPngIR2jquEPJ6DdH9ehFo9_bePoyP9lPev-_u_NY73mUY7sfxoajXaTUN4yuPr3utn6ypE5R7WmaGBB8y_d3vDhYeZs-DLGMGW6KQTJS8JiagO14LrcRcp3AREqMiYL2wr=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjbjI9b7rmMiBvBe_MIHKYnf_oZno8P2hyIpEqPFMfFEcct_3QPDy_lOxPngIR2jquEPJ6DdH9ehFo9_bePoyP9lPev-_u_NY73mUY7sfxoajXaTUN4yuPr3utn6ypE5R7WmaGBB8y_d3vDhYeZs-DLGMGW6KQTJS8JiagO14LrcRcp3AREqMiYL2wr=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I pulled a random selection of solids and some neutral prints and started the Shape Up Quilt - a free pattern from AGF. None of my fabric quantities match the requirements so this is going to be interesting.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-8K15SusyHk4TwwlbkKGsUjnY0cM3wApw6sXxrFC-3PfRT9q8--BfU5AWaBTFQf70h4ENGTTZV10_c3SHDltZ2-UhQQiIKq6fOq1F15XdeYV7jId_74wsy6GZZ_BbqrA54dnS-6npOorKoJxFm8u3mhB_ESdSGt8CBq-uAzTwy-cU7ZnBwAa5_ire=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEh-8K15SusyHk4TwwlbkKGsUjnY0cM3wApw6sXxrFC-3PfRT9q8--BfU5AWaBTFQf70h4ENGTTZV10_c3SHDltZ2-UhQQiIKq6fOq1F15XdeYV7jId_74wsy6GZZ_BbqrA54dnS-6npOorKoJxFm8u3mhB_ESdSGt8CBq-uAzTwy-cU7ZnBwAa5_ire=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The first block is 25" wide... so big and bold. I think I will tackle one block per month going forward.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTvwJbRqEO-SGMwjgCtNOMu4z3Upi_pp3wOndqWAgJ87FUu2xoCp_oawFNhDZuI6hZL8Dc_6u3oKRKFpHGTKkZUhzfHUYP7NuM9j69EABVSfN245NuTLodbrVg03WAjyOSfBfg1uYbjLFFpZ0QDcOQXQ2yJcstmnlPT11tlnbEoYK-Cq_ijWox5gKh=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhTvwJbRqEO-SGMwjgCtNOMu4z3Upi_pp3wOndqWAgJ87FUu2xoCp_oawFNhDZuI6hZL8Dc_6u3oKRKFpHGTKkZUhzfHUYP7NuM9j69EABVSfN245NuTLodbrVg03WAjyOSfBfg1uYbjLFFpZ0QDcOQXQ2yJcstmnlPT11tlnbEoYK-Cq_ijWox5gKh=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I joined the All People Quilt #apqresolution challenge - choose 12 current wips to work on this year (only 12 not 200??) and then follow the monthly number draws to see what to work on each month.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCYcT1lO0PLDobrFbmhnsuhdxzY_p1yeU6io-SaiGjNCkFZFxpTctudjdaLwvgfiJG5IlY9b8DjW_I9mqwevhTMEK4NHi1K7jPq5Y7pH6bgfVvBMv19BwNoKOQ1j-S2z5Ag0IFRZ7TgG-PRWOQLvCttiTGROJdsj4xIs8PHssOm_c97BnXb1eN7V1c=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCYcT1lO0PLDobrFbmhnsuhdxzY_p1yeU6io-SaiGjNCkFZFxpTctudjdaLwvgfiJG5IlY9b8DjW_I9mqwevhTMEK4NHi1K7jPq5Y7pH6bgfVvBMv19BwNoKOQ1j-S2z5Ag0IFRZ7TgG-PRWOQLvCttiTGROJdsj4xIs8PHssOm_c97BnXb1eN7V1c=s320" width="240" /></a></div> </div><div>January was 12 so out came Patchwork City and a quick binding fabric selection... black and white stripes just about always suits a bright multicolored quilt.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3WP4_Kkb27NTSQvaCh-0SHMtlWHRLVSOIHjokxM4A5EckZObCvQjkoOep96_jTgeG-aIjyhJvsm3c9mE0dQYddj1zalN69R5I55GVg9mYtSt-9DBArfcu9kfCGcW8CxNNXlvEh-aUFJc-TCyOrXJ-JFOmaNyYN5dGG5RRXgKpvChfYhH2eRSmM6zM=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg3WP4_Kkb27NTSQvaCh-0SHMtlWHRLVSOIHjokxM4A5EckZObCvQjkoOep96_jTgeG-aIjyhJvsm3c9mE0dQYddj1zalN69R5I55GVg9mYtSt-9DBArfcu9kfCGcW8CxNNXlvEh-aUFJc-TCyOrXJ-JFOmaNyYN5dGG5RRXgKpvChfYhH2eRSmM6zM=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I decided to try big stitch binding as it is supposed to be quicker. Yes it is! I am about half way through.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjipwQC0YidgdSoSOBXSnyuWNwXyuIEQXOU2suq6FpYj6DYg0xEsIhgVmXQwdjaRW1YMdA-sCZtMH8qosXGOYbFazWrwI7sGuUacByKQLrzpBe6CiL8LArmhI_y482OcDW41AJ7Y1aoOB7gkAFZWGofN4Q70zsraUvedWnSIar3aoHGf1ftOHjLWdEV=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjipwQC0YidgdSoSOBXSnyuWNwXyuIEQXOU2suq6FpYj6DYg0xEsIhgVmXQwdjaRW1YMdA-sCZtMH8qosXGOYbFazWrwI7sGuUacByKQLrzpBe6CiL8LArmhI_y482OcDW41AJ7Y1aoOB7gkAFZWGofN4Q70zsraUvedWnSIar3aoHGf1ftOHjLWdEV=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>For Xmas this year I split a rainbow fq bundle with my best friend with instructions to work with a different colour each month.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZj-PvdykihT33x5crxce51qFJ2Ox3g9ajJO7EJc5kSLE1hEsu-rHNqNV0RJiQtAV3u6cF_MSGdK36xzOLX-PVw-L8CBOPh0mBiOChpVTwP8sxkXMMKrK1MwpLf6VA5qULNitTwQ-d5DYQ-w_oFdmokHp9v7FkERb7i7cM4j5Mw8MXZz3t1em7CZYY=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjZj-PvdykihT33x5crxce51qFJ2Ox3g9ajJO7EJc5kSLE1hEsu-rHNqNV0RJiQtAV3u6cF_MSGdK36xzOLX-PVw-L8CBOPh0mBiOChpVTwP8sxkXMMKrK1MwpLf6VA5qULNitTwQ-d5DYQ-w_oFdmokHp9v7FkERb7i7cM4j5Mw8MXZz3t1em7CZYY=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This is my purple January block. I have a plan ☺ and there is more purple.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkekTrp-pnA0B-bblAqTw35rMydlNoPw-Uv5ITNquu4q5f5hQA74BNu1B-pyWuO_rzB_7tTBon0YzJNr6UCKUHNHl5pT88IDzIxzZKUMk-O37-mYWZezVbueNIVtiwEBx-pdk_2CCPs_tkCul3cRFynbKo-reW-MfAgv9VMNW44qWLaaDD59NrPT9r=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhkekTrp-pnA0B-bblAqTw35rMydlNoPw-Uv5ITNquu4q5f5hQA74BNu1B-pyWuO_rzB_7tTBon0YzJNr6UCKUHNHl5pT88IDzIxzZKUMk-O37-mYWZezVbueNIVtiwEBx-pdk_2CCPs_tkCul3cRFynbKo-reW-MfAgv9VMNW44qWLaaDD59NrPT9r=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>This is Monika's block borrowed from her instagram. Its going to look so cool 😍</div></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjL07DGUbMmBa4bicBtSVe1z-rhc49ZIyBN-yaNF9EGialT0Hzq6KZZn3cOs0GVmWl0YlsSAbyy_15qRj5Q0NwFrS2W7H1L4qbBH070-aboobknQN_Jx_xJ6vIWZq4zg9Xgvk6qo6bV0-izW8E-jG-S-Y0mdNGs_TyfvJlzcaTFcRUGtmF67QOnAfyv=s1024" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1024" data-original-width="600" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjL07DGUbMmBa4bicBtSVe1z-rhc49ZIyBN-yaNF9EGialT0Hzq6KZZn3cOs0GVmWl0YlsSAbyy_15qRj5Q0NwFrS2W7H1L4qbBH070-aboobknQN_Jx_xJ6vIWZq4zg9Xgvk6qo6bV0-izW8E-jG-S-Y0mdNGs_TyfvJlzcaTFcRUGtmF67QOnAfyv=w235-h400" width="235" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>In other super exciting news I bought a new sewing machine!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXBdNqWq2F9nbW7eJ-gMQeAx5FYXFUASXap0ILCI2rc7YbGZvfupvQ8_94l_68Vt1ZeUKKag11AJlm-AXtKaS0HIE81KJVv7wMOBoxULtvr8hf2Nu2wfExTO6WACtKAvCk95n3rLkGNtHQeG2ufdDTmi2e603_3WD3R5stanSbb5FtCjYy-hTjyPpG=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiXBdNqWq2F9nbW7eJ-gMQeAx5FYXFUASXap0ILCI2rc7YbGZvfupvQ8_94l_68Vt1ZeUKKag11AJlm-AXtKaS0HIE81KJVv7wMOBoxULtvr8hf2Nu2wfExTO6WACtKAvCk95n3rLkGNtHQeG2ufdDTmi2e603_3WD3R5stanSbb5FtCjYy-hTjyPpG=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A Janone M7 Continental. I am in love. Thats a 13.5" throat space.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8fQmcE7K1soG6uLruSPoi2djrqzm2FScKrF_UB9UL7ToNfkFsIZ6Kd7sqLbEFLW--5hnN_gPHyhUyd2u_GwCoE1a0F6IghCRf1p7MOPyeCdNJYHdYwMMPRAkQnOU-dbcv0G2asOu6dmRcMvI0Nj3hjzavf_8WYG0UOxA08R4hiOzcTQMizUO7N8_v=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEg8fQmcE7K1soG6uLruSPoi2djrqzm2FScKrF_UB9UL7ToNfkFsIZ6Kd7sqLbEFLW--5hnN_gPHyhUyd2u_GwCoE1a0F6IghCRf1p7MOPyeCdNJYHdYwMMPRAkQnOU-dbcv0G2asOu6dmRcMvI0Nj3hjzavf_8WYG0UOxA08R4hiOzcTQMizUO7N8_v=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I also sewed a clothes! These are the Jessa flared pant by Tilly and the Buttons. Hems and button still to do in these photos.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWMvx7m7ZfRf49My0wxK6MJPQT0qaA7x-QVZMBhzn3lDzLGtZ25CkmL5JIKgruSTiYcdYxswKMABD5lJsyPL_nmYZQqv_J2dIua-Pmyyr47S-mUWxKQGQJbJDk0JTvlbG3vQnpfsw_MDUuWp9MxjO7cQFwf6iNmtWapqIG2jgtgLc_czG5QSzw2yGj=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiWMvx7m7ZfRf49My0wxK6MJPQT0qaA7x-QVZMBhzn3lDzLGtZ25CkmL5JIKgruSTiYcdYxswKMABD5lJsyPL_nmYZQqv_J2dIua-Pmyyr47S-mUWxKQGQJbJDk0JTvlbG3vQnpfsw_MDUuWp9MxjO7cQFwf6iNmtWapqIG2jgtgLc_czG5QSzw2yGj=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvDrkmRid44RX7hrDbcr6QQ37_L0l7kFNGTXzAG3-JJI0QcfcbUnyBsO8Jl4A3DTva6lpMJx8oLijNLlmR-4ZI_XsWeWo0KQ5WFru4nFJGNOJ2OkanF2nPoQWOqVHG0pGTLXEKTZxQhSdWP8DBPVDWsozj69vWeIcmufbqX6OIbu9xMo78U9vvG9wO=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjvDrkmRid44RX7hrDbcr6QQ37_L0l7kFNGTXzAG3-JJI0QcfcbUnyBsO8Jl4A3DTva6lpMJx8oLijNLlmR-4ZI_XsWeWo0KQ5WFru4nFJGNOJ2OkanF2nPoQWOqVHG0pGTLXEKTZxQhSdWP8DBPVDWsozj69vWeIcmufbqX6OIbu9xMo78U9vvG9wO=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDJj0wGxLBG5bCNvI0zv2hU6lGb-3lGL-Js47vB6AeDMNjURJkqrHQ6Dp5PGMu89cqjI3HjGbQvtdUDjX2Bt0UnpZTyjIPOxOvulD4QbEebOKsgpnG_2-gpWo2n-3OWnDVS2jIZrkJA_wJaiuKkScId5RR1DGEt6jiKX2TA0T_IA9wa7rP9fID8VR1=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgDJj0wGxLBG5bCNvI0zv2hU6lGb-3lGL-Js47vB6AeDMNjURJkqrHQ6Dp5PGMu89cqjI3HjGbQvtdUDjX2Bt0UnpZTyjIPOxOvulD4QbEebOKsgpnG_2-gpWo2n-3OWnDVS2jIZrkJA_wJaiuKkScId5RR1DGEt6jiKX2TA0T_IA9wa7rP9fID8VR1=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Although I did get the rest finished too... and they are all ready to wear. My 16+ year old Bernette still does a good button hole even if I do need the instruction book every single time 😅.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikENgITIRBSI1PblZcmhWJm7GXu22y5iTnopLoJwwptzUZ-Jrsncyqap6yqovLcOXG5sgzKh0Pr38_zXmAs5_jtJCORp-IlzSWz_WOOB9MrjYJ3h2Vw5v7IZc0Fll9bNRXEGhZXulPKecqJq0aOZqgyowPO2cRZGjUSlTjRxqtBn5BqnfnGqE3MZ7g=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEikENgITIRBSI1PblZcmhWJm7GXu22y5iTnopLoJwwptzUZ-Jrsncyqap6yqovLcOXG5sgzKh0Pr38_zXmAs5_jtJCORp-IlzSWz_WOOB9MrjYJ3h2Vw5v7IZc0Fll9bNRXEGhZXulPKecqJq0aOZqgyowPO2cRZGjUSlTjRxqtBn5BqnfnGqE3MZ7g=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I put together a new bundle of fabric.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjppvdVYfSfRJ_o07cxq469xvsPL1SduKWayxQBz7_pmzPkPNMHjCOTWxR8bWlRNTjxvxJhYpqj9gRa3UCZUtFmYulsbn2N5s29LvT20qw5tXmanhWIBxBqUY5AI8g-Ws-lYZk4QLORQd_6cu0IX7nAr-VhrzGOG5p6m4MV5K1S8yOvg6WLi4hXnbo=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjppvdVYfSfRJ_o07cxq469xvsPL1SduKWayxQBz7_pmzPkPNMHjCOTWxR8bWlRNTjxvxJhYpqj9gRa3UCZUtFmYulsbn2N5s29LvT20qw5tXmanhWIBxBqUY5AI8g-Ws-lYZk4QLORQd_6cu0IX7nAr-VhrzGOG5p6m4MV5K1S8yOvg6WLi4hXnbo=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I pulled out some random low volume scraps... made a big mess...</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiXoxQXC_X8Z1vHv473l6J5Bu0Bdl-TYlK-IvRrnrNQdKeJjMbAgSInuuGreVWWGfthVRBgd_iwsADw-ODYUGoo7dRmqQCqzzYRQHvBTO06t8rvzPNkxE1smxsKiM-ZtgzKZwvjHsD4NrRGIdgPemKcPbLHuc_Xf8ojYiC5fapQhbZ6zwpcVReX9iS=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEiiXoxQXC_X8Z1vHv473l6J5Bu0Bdl-TYlK-IvRrnrNQdKeJjMbAgSInuuGreVWWGfthVRBgd_iwsADw-ODYUGoo7dRmqQCqzzYRQHvBTO06t8rvzPNkxE1smxsKiM-ZtgzKZwvjHsD4NrRGIdgPemKcPbLHuc_Xf8ojYiC5fapQhbZ6zwpcVReX9iS=s320" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And sewed some wonky log cabins. These may end up going in a different direction.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6VXijR_63AcNj4OG-4dkRrfp731_kx6NEA3N_oXM-VvCNyZcOj_M-72CU2ArT5kJ1fYNrv6wiVBqFkx24v1fq5BmWWy9qXvYtWpaF23aQcpVGFt1AtkteK_9fjdqiiFurFUcmdMsfRGplTCerHQ_yiz2vSWZ9aDLUYjEhysmM0LTqHudUbjWxJbOF=s4000" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEi6VXijR_63AcNj4OG-4dkRrfp731_kx6NEA3N_oXM-VvCNyZcOj_M-72CU2ArT5kJ1fYNrv6wiVBqFkx24v1fq5BmWWy9qXvYtWpaF23aQcpVGFt1AtkteK_9fjdqiiFurFUcmdMsfRGplTCerHQ_yiz2vSWZ9aDLUYjEhysmM0LTqHudUbjWxJbOF=s320" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>And last but not least I have decided to join Molli Sparkles in the Cut it up challenge - don't save your precious fabric for the perfect quilt, cut it up and use it. So I have chosen a bundle that I purchased some time ago and am thinking about what to do with it. Watch this space 😅.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-19404337585123071672021-12-04T14:43:00.001+13:002021-12-04T14:43:46.546+13:00Just a little bit<p> I haven't really been doing much sewing... Xmas activities have started already and the tin shed I sew in has started to achieve height of summer temperatures (not a good mix with hot flushes!!).</p><p>However I did manage to finish the Amsterdam Star quilt top. It's either bigger than I thought or our new clothes line is lower...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQWcNFolhTepj_bInSPjcHqpjNAflBuN2xF6sPfSxUrrbyCeO6QClvCQsLEPGeUpfQbckSj150FujHpP6G0C0k5HaruJGnyyzTBKku_OqhjG9CmYZPM4gTff0O10VBGrmvSZNlA80p1r0/s4000/IMG20211120143433.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQWcNFolhTepj_bInSPjcHqpjNAflBuN2xF6sPfSxUrrbyCeO6QClvCQsLEPGeUpfQbckSj150FujHpP6G0C0k5HaruJGnyyzTBKku_OqhjG9CmYZPM4gTff0O10VBGrmvSZNlA80p1r0/s320/IMG20211120143433.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A close up of the wonderful bird print. I had bought 2.5m with the intention of cutting the borders along the length... It worked well with a generous 10" wide strip.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRL0sKT1Q-gtIgXWwnmeTSh7zVSMimOZ-JrW8VeCV4XNLb1VzrsfeRA3AllnZ8iGCmBTy2nn65mQYWJwIcyv2ZyGiRcflMXFIQJiNevXXOnU6sCKRyaWnoON6hzXO6r9jkf5Kl3nXyKE/s4000/IMG20211118170018.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSRL0sKT1Q-gtIgXWwnmeTSh7zVSMimOZ-JrW8VeCV4XNLb1VzrsfeRA3AllnZ8iGCmBTy2nn65mQYWJwIcyv2ZyGiRcflMXFIQJiNevXXOnU6sCKRyaWnoON6hzXO6r9jkf5Kl3nXyKE/s320/IMG20211118170018.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And I found enough bits and pieces to make up a pieced backing. Cunning plan: when I bought the feature fabric on special I also ordered coordinating background, fat quarters and backing that were all on special too... It turned out that I didn't use the fat quarters that were chosen (they coordinated but were quite heavy in appearance) but this turned out to be the most cost effective purchase.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4T24Zr4tJZqGYE9Cn9dwTI-h4OYs3lh2mwAXQ7vOYUvQodpRNtV8vGjOt1I5o9JOJz6BkzqJXykJaEhsEWdk_l3z7VMdqkPtAeiJar7Za3TIlUGnve7O3VLgXBCnzNGmj4lH_XngSLcg/s4000/IMG20211120144830.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4T24Zr4tJZqGYE9Cn9dwTI-h4OYs3lh2mwAXQ7vOYUvQodpRNtV8vGjOt1I5o9JOJz6BkzqJXykJaEhsEWdk_l3z7VMdqkPtAeiJar7Za3TIlUGnve7O3VLgXBCnzNGmj4lH_XngSLcg/s320/IMG20211120144830.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I haven't gotten any further with this project but at least I know what the next step is (I just can't face it at the moment 😞).</div><div><br /></div><div>Needing a small quick and easy little something something I pulled out all my star blocks so far for The Scrappy Star Quilt Adventure.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhuBetqzHleDCtd7qqLqBjAz3kMbyv75kR-Vf8YSZCoY_4RiuXAwIvnoeiOJooCt32LL7TzvrNxuiFLSRa-wueGF5IxyXX3NSYFxb4a-H9P_aLdkWiQ5UCcKeAVww7Z93yb1ENwjHWj5A/s4000/IMG20211121124327.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhuBetqzHleDCtd7qqLqBjAz3kMbyv75kR-Vf8YSZCoY_4RiuXAwIvnoeiOJooCt32LL7TzvrNxuiFLSRa-wueGF5IxyXX3NSYFxb4a-H9P_aLdkWiQ5UCcKeAVww7Z93yb1ENwjHWj5A/s320/IMG20211121124327.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I though I'd try laying it out alternating the 12" blocks with the smaller blocks so that I wouldn't need to do sashing. I don't like it! Plus I would need a 7x7 layout so that the corners match.</div><div><br /></div><div>Then I made a few of the stars for the months I was behind with.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgToP4_KC76jH_NJxBUHWRUpbSzU3HythU9CehkJq7CnLXQoh-RuBjdJk2KOPXFpVAavP57QhmRw3A9HJXPBhf0umal3LKRS1DHQkL_G7MMoh_dW20iOMBH1Zap0ufOkodS-gM6WA5bNWQ/s4000/IMG20211128162717.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgToP4_KC76jH_NJxBUHWRUpbSzU3HythU9CehkJq7CnLXQoh-RuBjdJk2KOPXFpVAavP57QhmRw3A9HJXPBhf0umal3LKRS1DHQkL_G7MMoh_dW20iOMBH1Zap0ufOkodS-gM6WA5bNWQ/s320/IMG20211128162717.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAOfmSL4uPEc3Fsvaz0JSf-oaifOIeB4J4OaPDjKYzizMIueHisA2vHTH9Hsl8zT1khG9zAuyUM5jHd2ueCJ9CtkXKrPlU44KSg4RxafO1QoVLYsQMDldePDrMkDYUoPg-A6sfXyWPII0/s4000/IMG20211128162749.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhAOfmSL4uPEc3Fsvaz0JSf-oaifOIeB4J4OaPDjKYzizMIueHisA2vHTH9Hsl8zT1khG9zAuyUM5jHd2ueCJ9CtkXKrPlU44KSg4RxafO1QoVLYsQMDldePDrMkDYUoPg-A6sfXyWPII0/s320/IMG20211128162749.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Then I tried laying the blocks out again with space for sashing and making the placements more random. This was always my intention and I'm glad that I like this layout much better! And i can go back to a 6x6 layout so less blocks to sew... Yay!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiylWuZC_hI_AZmF9vbTPiYA9vXvETTXW2MlGq79Dg2XwpmF6ZTHzac7vv96U3hGNrXsm0qJd_hfhrJ2WI-s2wMuLt604rok4NMbtjPVrtyDlGasa9yTAAJwh8hJsjV52GrjPIOLP-_eCU/s4000/IMG20211128162820.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiylWuZC_hI_AZmF9vbTPiYA9vXvETTXW2MlGq79Dg2XwpmF6ZTHzac7vv96U3hGNrXsm0qJd_hfhrJ2WI-s2wMuLt604rok4NMbtjPVrtyDlGasa9yTAAJwh8hJsjV52GrjPIOLP-_eCU/s320/IMG20211128162820.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Still a few more months to collect and sew (the joys of a BOM) but definitely making progress.</p></div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-50703034152786798852021-11-06T21:57:00.000+13:002021-11-06T21:57:00.525+13:00Design process<p> Changing the quilt pattern can be a bit like opening Pandora's Box... You never quite know what the outcome is going to be.</p><p>I eventually chose this soft grey and white print for the sashing for Amsterdam Stars... It is a wide back so a great choice for those long lengths of sashing and inner borders. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAeLHYXrHSv4W7Kr7TGj3gXxOQFKHqmfQmSBclF6VjBYFFTx7Zfyg9NfJ-VJwr_QDaCVzsLl5_4RsRiGhExQ-B8JaR8FErmJ22y27QkhFOQqvWXJyOYxt4jaEylXHCz2dgstBFDEiewC0/s4000/IMG20211019124800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAeLHYXrHSv4W7Kr7TGj3gXxOQFKHqmfQmSBclF6VjBYFFTx7Zfyg9NfJ-VJwr_QDaCVzsLl5_4RsRiGhExQ-B8JaR8FErmJ22y27QkhFOQqvWXJyOYxt4jaEylXHCz2dgstBFDEiewC0/s320/IMG20211019124800.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Initially I was going to do patterned cornerstones...<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGLW7yeLMDFXnJM1tqEkHWHBlpAXJdBnpBth_tUL4XIVmp6WvTZcgx5qw6vrDQarxoVCRb64po5oWHFNH7yNILAO0cLImC2xWQhEDlomsCC3ap9bT1kqcxTLv9peND99quD5u4i-vx74Q/s4000/IMG20211023131216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGLW7yeLMDFXnJM1tqEkHWHBlpAXJdBnpBth_tUL4XIVmp6WvTZcgx5qw6vrDQarxoVCRb64po5oWHFNH7yNILAO0cLImC2xWQhEDlomsCC3ap9bT1kqcxTLv9peND99quD5u4i-vx74Q/s320/IMG20211023131216.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>But the final choice of the grey setting triangles meant that grey cornerstones fitted better with the overall picture.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2FRrmQ8XArWDqDroyJBFZURusw8BOaL9ch4PKhmjurMxO62ht3yQ1l_4o0jTFz7gfq_FdOzRZRYTM8xLV3SLvaTjvuFVYRkr6ske_-a30-NxotJ2nlQcf83W0JD_mi-6Y-5uAH6ycBHA/s4000/IMG20211024163237.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2FRrmQ8XArWDqDroyJBFZURusw8BOaL9ch4PKhmjurMxO62ht3yQ1l_4o0jTFz7gfq_FdOzRZRYTM8xLV3SLvaTjvuFVYRkr6ske_-a30-NxotJ2nlQcf83W0JD_mi-6Y-5uAH6ycBHA/s320/IMG20211024163237.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Even now I am still not 100% positive about the mix of white and cream backgrounds.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj34scBJGIfF-vWk77Nc6duYsVoFzgB-OLCUEDy6SJVqvUdzol-Wt1jDQ1w7Hcsq5_J3tcxDXXWqHMs4EEUA5tv5l1T2xNY0OS8W0Tt6q8ByyvsgqfeBnwYrys01Kl3R2Ova6VLrs40Ns4/s4000/IMG20211030130221.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj34scBJGIfF-vWk77Nc6duYsVoFzgB-OLCUEDy6SJVqvUdzol-Wt1jDQ1w7Hcsq5_J3tcxDXXWqHMs4EEUA5tv5l1T2xNY0OS8W0Tt6q8ByyvsgqfeBnwYrys01Kl3R2Ova6VLrs40Ns4/s320/IMG20211030130221.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>Today I have been working on quilt maths to work out the length of the outer edge of the half triangle blocks and the setting triangles to be able to cut the first border pieces. Google makes this maths a relatively easy process but getting very precise decimal figures does not help with the conversion into fractions for the inches measurement. I have got a pretty close match to the measuring tape backup measurements, so tomorrow I fix my incorrect block and can start the inner borders. Guess I was wrong when I announced at school that we would never have to use this maths in real life 🤣.</p></div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-61815937887742369672021-10-16T21:01:00.000+13:002021-10-16T21:01:37.644+13:00Amsterdam Star WIP<p> Sometimes it just needs one thing to make you look at an old WIP in a new light and before you know it you have it all pulled out and back on the cutting table.</p><p>I recently bought a new quilt pattern, and inspired by it's on point layout thought about some of the projects that have been tucked away for way too long, and realized that my Amsterdam Star blocks project (of which I had sewn 4 of 9 blocks) would work perfectly in a similar setting. Bonus, I would have less blocks to sew.</p><p>Photographic evidence seems to suggest I was last working on this around March 2014 and when I got to the end of the pieces I had cut out, the whole lot got put away. Right, I found my handwritten notes and away I went. Well first it took a while to work out what my notes meant 😂😂</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qFIyegPxCBI7D__sz8ZpBI2pWBCVCBaCm4lX5-neHi_CcxyxUEMjJax8h6APybunfAF1vPVrSJQJJl7X5ARFAI1ActHw1CiJXQW9122J3-BTVhhsut8rDQn_ICiluovqHn9BNeXEI2s/s4000/IMG20211011172825.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh9qFIyegPxCBI7D__sz8ZpBI2pWBCVCBaCm4lX5-neHi_CcxyxUEMjJax8h6APybunfAF1vPVrSJQJJl7X5ARFAI1ActHw1CiJXQW9122J3-BTVhhsut8rDQn_ICiluovqHn9BNeXEI2s/s320/IMG20211011172825.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Fours blocks...<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZ32LvEuBNM5L-lxGI2af3pZ8dIfUx5ciuX3-a7td6j-4uamSyC8YdpKqRgWlFn8G_xfnO-v1tzfk_U-vU8zGcvpxbrguOdxY1KKS2up_oseWTgWtBVLeMEgfjviVYm5AWSKQp40w8ZQ/s4000/IMG20211011125711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgWZ32LvEuBNM5L-lxGI2af3pZ8dIfUx5ciuX3-a7td6j-4uamSyC8YdpKqRgWlFn8G_xfnO-v1tzfk_U-vU8zGcvpxbrguOdxY1KKS2up_oseWTgWtBVLeMEgfjviVYm5AWSKQp40w8ZQ/s320/IMG20211011125711.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Became five and I drafted a half block</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVb_95O0vNhZT_i_pV6iG2n-QBWb4tX7-ORT8cJMMVsJyj7EjxgaFhaY_C8cesTmw08elnC9tiyFV68N6I9q-BNuBAsvQ6w07IOzYRKNloBDPF4MTAHeyH30PUDqk6cse6dHHC5GbMD0M/s4000/IMG20211015142019.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVb_95O0vNhZT_i_pV6iG2n-QBWb4tX7-ORT8cJMMVsJyj7EjxgaFhaY_C8cesTmw08elnC9tiyFV68N6I9q-BNuBAsvQ6w07IOzYRKNloBDPF4MTAHeyH30PUDqk6cse6dHHC5GbMD0M/s320/IMG20211015142019.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOTt9aBoni3eMTcGPxOM-PNF2C6xonJ85XuX68LQIh5qaEGIRU2sefRRYNnvEJb0X8N3qq2JFxx0VrdaiF2kwghBzafeQbhAxUMzd19HtVMdixtnPvnMVsgc79jrGYMkKIornYuGQzig/s4000/IMG20211015142006.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyOTt9aBoni3eMTcGPxOM-PNF2C6xonJ85XuX68LQIh5qaEGIRU2sefRRYNnvEJb0X8N3qq2JFxx0VrdaiF2kwghBzafeQbhAxUMzd19HtVMdixtnPvnMVsgc79jrGYMkKIornYuGQzig/s320/IMG20211015142006.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Mid weekend progress... I've got two half blocks pieced and two half blocks cut. This is the basic layout.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8YbBwqEjmYtETEHmETc_EPR80ansONt_SFueo_uuuSOMWJlytu0sPT0CvS2_K0ZTs3k5KbFNG9BQR43wnIGgJYN3lRwYz0AeqtvYP0MbeXmN0VFnNLDqc4exK4nmxt6HVL7ym8N6IUpw/s4000/IMG20211016153346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj8YbBwqEjmYtETEHmETc_EPR80ansONt_SFueo_uuuSOMWJlytu0sPT0CvS2_K0ZTs3k5KbFNG9BQR43wnIGgJYN3lRwYz0AeqtvYP0MbeXmN0VFnNLDqc4exK4nmxt6HVL7ym8N6IUpw/s320/IMG20211016153346.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>The pattern used as inspiration has background triangles in the corners but I might see if I have enough fabric to piece corner blocks. Time will tell. More fabric needs to be purchased for sashing and inner borders.</p><p>I still really like the inspiration pattern and will one day make the original design. But it's also been satisfying to work on an older project which I still love (and rue ever putting aside 🙈).</p></div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-76692501141533538712021-10-11T10:54:00.002+13:002021-10-11T10:54:58.712+13:00Lockdown... Again<p> It's been ages since my last post. I have been plugging away at my Sweet Escape log cabins and finally finished the last block on Saturday, and pieced the rest of the top on Sunday. Patchwork takes time but persistence and patience do pay off in the end. This is 80" of lusciousness.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxQ-TZSNHdEgRaO0CfV8Gl6vlhyphenhyphenBzzZYdY8a_egrMCBG6I2OXom6iit3BbVNy2tOq7Z9FbDtC3IUghT7b7oaf4-cRCLQyVAbDz0fmiAigRWOc-fbtJX3DmKS6pQm2LUKaMMbiIn-kh2NY/s4000/IMG20211010171652.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxQ-TZSNHdEgRaO0CfV8Gl6vlhyphenhyphenBzzZYdY8a_egrMCBG6I2OXom6iit3BbVNy2tOq7Z9FbDtC3IUghT7b7oaf4-cRCLQyVAbDz0fmiAigRWOc-fbtJX3DmKS6pQm2LUKaMMbiIn-kh2NY/s320/IMG20211010171652.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGNtllvWU2WnTw_6mWw2onvaT6noDh2wxkHbM4w-amwftJFAAWOnM2Mkz2Zr3vU2fqSc8G8mNsb942Mh62uA63mFGrcsO3F6dpwwAqq-SLu0jrxmFbSnYLC0dCo9clLuVXqggtWjJexag/s4000/IMG20211010171708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGNtllvWU2WnTw_6mWw2onvaT6noDh2wxkHbM4w-amwftJFAAWOnM2Mkz2Zr3vU2fqSc8G8mNsb942Mh62uA63mFGrcsO3F6dpwwAqq-SLu0jrxmFbSnYLC0dCo9clLuVXqggtWjJexag/s320/IMG20211010171708.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I have a Spotlight wide back in Charcoal ready to back this but am stumped for quilting ideas. I think it would be stunning hand quilted but not sure if I'm up to the challenge.<div><br /></div><div>As I often do, I have used this scrappy version of the Brightly quilt as my leader/ ender. The blocks have a similar number of seams as the log cabin so for every log cabin block there is another Brightly block to add to the collection. I've ended up sewing more of the square blocks, and now just have two of these to make before getting back to the star ones. Then only 10 more stars and it will be time to put this one together. It is a 7x7 layout with 12" blocks. So huge 😂.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpW9LzxlQjSP1uhozpWON_cK1gA-SN6MbQRJhz3n31zKk74RI3ioDxga3v-M3o3jH-6BkBlW_jW3gwmLmyOKKi9zNvpG80UUQ-CEf8tLKBpLJWoziArZLuMyMSE0gQZ80ox5snjp5avew/s4000/IMG20211010171731.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpW9LzxlQjSP1uhozpWON_cK1gA-SN6MbQRJhz3n31zKk74RI3ioDxga3v-M3o3jH-6BkBlW_jW3gwmLmyOKKi9zNvpG80UUQ-CEf8tLKBpLJWoziArZLuMyMSE0gQZ80ox5snjp5avew/s320/IMG20211010171731.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Also on the finished pile is this scrappy Transire Quilt which had the last few stitches of binding sewn down last weekend... This has been dragging on so I need to be more disciplined in setting goals and getting the binding finished in future.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg13dz0mFx1UCH7LSAW_EgcKSDTTl-X0NR_l11a8TYuv1WKyxQ51VORCZKgaeud4ytIhR0mQPhyphenhyphenGrktMivbSr69ENf6GCKj4ATHZRPNnf6v_-3acj8CpQ5MsK2DKzpPPOThNJRx3rFdQ9o/s4000/IMG20211011102558.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg13dz0mFx1UCH7LSAW_EgcKSDTTl-X0NR_l11a8TYuv1WKyxQ51VORCZKgaeud4ytIhR0mQPhyphenhyphenGrktMivbSr69ENf6GCKj4ATHZRPNnf6v_-3acj8CpQ5MsK2DKzpPPOThNJRx3rFdQ9o/s320/IMG20211011102558.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A cute cot size the squares for the plus sign nine patches are cut 2". Quilted with an allover stipple and some designs in the border using the fabric pattern as inspiration.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyjWdfC7nY2V8XRp_yEiZ4HyHDbwc8OhrxRuCzt_xtxzuv6NpwiWRHgwd7nsIO1btQ7_GxaJd5gnXAqxQYYlXRz1n-ZD6euagFcKKJJKUoSxfVUDLqq1_dwV66-bKrYhp3ic54GvqRqzo/s4000/IMG20211011102609.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgyjWdfC7nY2V8XRp_yEiZ4HyHDbwc8OhrxRuCzt_xtxzuv6NpwiWRHgwd7nsIO1btQ7_GxaJd5gnXAqxQYYlXRz1n-ZD6euagFcKKJJKUoSxfVUDLqq1_dwV66-bKrYhp3ic54GvqRqzo/s320/IMG20211011102609.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGTif-srn9Ted02tAJdiXzGs_Djn6LNQSCG2NjE8yGX4Y0UNW7OG1YzPtRVvQoPmBkeTsvyVjq6UN-A_4E2cOS3v-Yv3GQKKQqcTuFtjMACLcVpHJEmBZ-ESXCJ9clFLg3UehohMwd3SY/s4000/IMG20211011102626.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGTif-srn9Ted02tAJdiXzGs_Djn6LNQSCG2NjE8yGX4Y0UNW7OG1YzPtRVvQoPmBkeTsvyVjq6UN-A_4E2cOS3v-Yv3GQKKQqcTuFtjMACLcVpHJEmBZ-ESXCJ9clFLg3UehohMwd3SY/s320/IMG20211011102626.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p>Rainbows... Orange binding... Label... Done!!</p><p>As we have now gone back into lockdown in Northland (until Tuesday but you know, could be anytime), it is time to have another look at my WIP list and see what takes my fancy. Although I have a couple of new projects that are primed and rearing to go. Moda Lissa is running a sewalong from her scrappy book... I am not interested... I am not interested.... (As she opens her stash cupboard to see if there is anything that looks promising 🙈)</p></div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-31999107642017880412021-08-28T21:20:00.001+12:002021-08-28T21:20:52.122+12:00Still in Lockdown<p> I have been getting some sewing done in small increments in between work activities, but it was nice to have a rainy Saturday that meant no work and little housework.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPVy8l1ogiMVwEn4yrb4knDwAAwtIO-mAgWYI1bjXXc0vTz8cZST4D1s8Id6kXNxOsCLfGF_M1T2vWZlUXebcGGg-VWJbsMnx4fdzja3634ZKZxo4V_jc16-9eH0UPL2u-y1HCYJvhts/s4000/IMG20210825103658.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgwPVy8l1ogiMVwEn4yrb4knDwAAwtIO-mAgWYI1bjXXc0vTz8cZST4D1s8Id6kXNxOsCLfGF_M1T2vWZlUXebcGGg-VWJbsMnx4fdzja3634ZKZxo4V_jc16-9eH0UPL2u-y1HCYJvhts/s320/IMG20210825103658.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I got the Patchwork City top basted during the week, and quilting has started.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4g3-ITHlKMTpL38txFK66G7ippNK0ULdFnoDlVx8j2IblC-Sd5kLlSE0_qNkoUv2Q_OOmssC5ZAYGUzkccXr2-ZaQRnc7B0V0EugnXUGM09Hl3GtqzGDlzC4Q_oQjuznwa69m1YHclFs/s4000/IMG20210828172910.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4g3-ITHlKMTpL38txFK66G7ippNK0ULdFnoDlVx8j2IblC-Sd5kLlSE0_qNkoUv2Q_OOmssC5ZAYGUzkccXr2-ZaQRnc7B0V0EugnXUGM09Hl3GtqzGDlzC4Q_oQjuznwa69m1YHclFs/s320/IMG20210828172910.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Just a simple geometric boxy design, with a soft grey Aurifil thread that blends into the background. It gives lovely texture which really allows the piecing and colours to shine. I have used a 80% cotton/20% poly batting for this quilt so that is a bit experimental for me. First impressions are that it doesn't have the same cling that a cotton has, although no problems so far. Fingers crossed for that to continue.<div><br /></div><div>Quarter completed so far:<br /><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsr3BC2PGPOI9ZEloTiT40D_kmdBGiFZkgT4PkYMcTG3gG8owsIm4WyEwIaGnrl3SaeQyIu-VhdQKGI7C_PREJYUow8OoINNpP1Hmqv5c9EbvgZyesJIa2eCDJFcdepYdVSPaQWE4dqA/s4000/IMG20210828172950.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgFsr3BC2PGPOI9ZEloTiT40D_kmdBGiFZkgT4PkYMcTG3gG8owsIm4WyEwIaGnrl3SaeQyIu-VhdQKGI7C_PREJYUow8OoINNpP1Hmqv5c9EbvgZyesJIa2eCDJFcdepYdVSPaQWE4dqA/s320/IMG20210828172950.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I had a long length of this butterfly print which I used for the back, you can see how it picks up the vibrant colours in the top, and is a nice contrast to the straight lines on the front.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxPS24jNAh0-RXsu3_1bnac18UgNs6GfoVIwv5oWyL3snEoaArmcBe7etrgb2u7uRW92Hqqc5Osf2hAaSFemcbCRwnKNfqb_wa8xOdDFiJndAdHhwa3S-8lUgs6IfYhYRcSe5q6K8rmws/s4000/IMG20210825124914.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgxPS24jNAh0-RXsu3_1bnac18UgNs6GfoVIwv5oWyL3snEoaArmcBe7etrgb2u7uRW92Hqqc5Osf2hAaSFemcbCRwnKNfqb_wa8xOdDFiJndAdHhwa3S-8lUgs6IfYhYRcSe5q6K8rmws/s320/IMG20210825124914.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Because this only covered the 40" width between selvedges, I added on this turquoise wide back that I had purchased in a really weird measurement that turned out to be a perfect match both colour and size wise. I'll need to remember this trick again of combining a wide back with a normal width as it really suits quilts that are in that 80 - 90" group that is slightly too wide for two widths of fabric but doesn't utilise the full width of a wide back.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAUAMQs-dqUBno6a855JsxV57X4c44uGeavW-IjV3KQxs0zZQR03zxtRzhWp6zgql83tFzTqQfxd2FEXvlfIeh3nzy28LvNv37N6cKjR9yKprZeJZaCnIBUKyZspnRlGwyBF7SosfHrVk/s4000/IMG20210825124848.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAUAMQs-dqUBno6a855JsxV57X4c44uGeavW-IjV3KQxs0zZQR03zxtRzhWp6zgql83tFzTqQfxd2FEXvlfIeh3nzy28LvNv37N6cKjR9yKprZeJZaCnIBUKyZspnRlGwyBF7SosfHrVk/s320/IMG20210825124848.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Once the design floor was clear I pulled out my neutral toned Sweet Escape quilt and made some decisions on what fabrics would go where for the last 16 blocks. As I have limited fabric - placement is getting more interesting 😂</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSMeFHf_-cFU-bbNS-4yYA0VXQ8wWE4_9MUuOPpAlq8DgZcNaIB1r4ZDUMzVRXqrzJKcxFYiHB1GqQVqO9garl01R6FYu_9io5FBTtOEhpxxJ7GT268kmlHvWSjZU7tST7S4J5c3FYsQY/s4000/IMG20210825162630.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjSMeFHf_-cFU-bbNS-4yYA0VXQ8wWE4_9MUuOPpAlq8DgZcNaIB1r4ZDUMzVRXqrzJKcxFYiHB1GqQVqO9garl01R6FYu_9io5FBTtOEhpxxJ7GT268kmlHvWSjZU7tST7S4J5c3FYsQY/s320/IMG20210825162630.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>It didn't take long to get two blocks sewn (the bottom two). I wonder if lockdown will last long enough to get these all pieced?</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG3oor188iXGmVp4ZYg-fvWHH0kQ7BSb5U4YlhQc-EJ-TEP0_cdWICnHo2ZtkRMCkKJuaKTaB3pxgBKGQVUrdo06pUyPst1Kb24wSGZfNUT247WuRWh_l5vAQKB8xF0Bw8-nlPUJYNHzc/s4000/IMG20210827162908.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgG3oor188iXGmVp4ZYg-fvWHH0kQ7BSb5U4YlhQc-EJ-TEP0_cdWICnHo2ZtkRMCkKJuaKTaB3pxgBKGQVUrdo06pUyPst1Kb24wSGZfNUT247WuRWh_l5vAQKB8xF0Bw8-nlPUJYNHzc/s320/IMG20210827162908.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div></div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-49878942596039267062021-08-23T21:25:00.002+12:002021-08-23T21:25:49.467+12:00Woohoo! Orbiter is all in one piece!<p> Sometimes it helps to NOT pay too much attention to what you are doing. Or rather, not pay too much attention to how much is left to sew. I finally got to the stage where I had just one more jumbo unit to sew... and then started sewing the jumbo blocks together into two patches... before sewing first a four patch, then adding a two patch to make a 6 block unit... then added the last three block row to make a whole completed Orbiter Quilt!!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKi92zvo5IxNa1o_Wt3kglsAhWYptv1wWfbwRCbyKudpz98qQWeHEA6LYPopK8W1Sax8MR9iqBUwkDtrUp3ljyWvRy9rEl4nC6k8p8EyUJCTArFnG4Ak76TVkNxEXtv1zopfB7BUg6aU/s4000/IMG_20210822_134921.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbKi92zvo5IxNa1o_Wt3kglsAhWYptv1wWfbwRCbyKudpz98qQWeHEA6LYPopK8W1Sax8MR9iqBUwkDtrUp3ljyWvRy9rEl4nC6k8p8EyUJCTArFnG4Ak76TVkNxEXtv1zopfB7BUg6aU/s320/IMG_20210822_134921.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p>I feel like I have overshared this quilt and everyone is probably sick of it - I haven't taken a photo of the final quilt top, but it doesn't look all that different from the image above, just without the gaps :o)</p><p></p><p>August has been the month of the Woven Star block for my The Scrappy Star Block Quilt Adventure. First a 12" soft grey version:<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSahfuuuVLQ_JyjKeMMR3cQtj-ykhH1OJURPEBsXuPLaw5Ggn95tnJmmikAGopa3KZRgbDkPTMwvTRL33kl8VlMc_oI19KIE2t0K8QD2tGw3xfP9WkZTNtFpmvW8xVT2apujQY_Pl7qI/s4000/IMG20210812171940.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEghSahfuuuVLQ_JyjKeMMR3cQtj-ykhH1OJURPEBsXuPLaw5Ggn95tnJmmikAGopa3KZRgbDkPTMwvTRL33kl8VlMc_oI19KIE2t0K8QD2tGw3xfP9WkZTNtFpmvW8xVT2apujQY_Pl7qI/s320/IMG20210812171940.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>Then a 9" low volume background with an improv log cabin centre:<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwYVZxv7yiG_Hd9v_dZ-UyWUY5n07C7jmrCxCr71D8JMVm2d4qUx_kB0mEAHR_5KYQa_c26EWcS4zgbFTBmyzIr62baxDYuv-CrrxdQhUqtHNlz39Y_Dw8sl2_ZrCKRYxSYWnH3zZ3Xs4/s4000/IMG20210821150528.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwYVZxv7yiG_Hd9v_dZ-UyWUY5n07C7jmrCxCr71D8JMVm2d4qUx_kB0mEAHR_5KYQa_c26EWcS4zgbFTBmyzIr62baxDYuv-CrrxdQhUqtHNlz39Y_Dw8sl2_ZrCKRYxSYWnH3zZ3Xs4/s320/IMG20210821150528.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>Then a 6" block which I have added strips of background to make it measure 12".<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizKqKjMNUghBOZsKJZeXBheLESlgpez6piKnngeCwd2clrSDamppHDsrbB1SPS9jfVEzNAug1qh0wCn8qWoSOFKSdwqcO649B2mOURdRl2rtxpWmQquVgoGuRbBxLRncNgD2MTPPWRvVs/s4000/IMG20210823131839.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizKqKjMNUghBOZsKJZeXBheLESlgpez6piKnngeCwd2clrSDamppHDsrbB1SPS9jfVEzNAug1qh0wCn8qWoSOFKSdwqcO649B2mOURdRl2rtxpWmQquVgoGuRbBxLRncNgD2MTPPWRvVs/s320/IMG20210823131839.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p>And all three blocks together. This has been a fun block to sew - a nice change from the 9 patch stars.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDVD2NkqNhSF99Q6mbh6S6iXs64HHjxu50fzxXB5NEHy-8DyxImKFCzcd6wAc4tYbHG1ZpzknLBZg1w5en4ty-actwcls-2lkGmshyiqA1J2UwRnQyDRwvAz-5dUjntzemPVyViq1smqY/s4000/IMG20210823131926.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDVD2NkqNhSF99Q6mbh6S6iXs64HHjxu50fzxXB5NEHy-8DyxImKFCzcd6wAc4tYbHG1ZpzknLBZg1w5en4ty-actwcls-2lkGmshyiqA1J2UwRnQyDRwvAz-5dUjntzemPVyViq1smqY/s320/IMG20210823131926.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><p>We are currently in Level 4 lockdown in New Zealand. So a stay at home order has been issued - and we are only to leave home for essential things such as groceries or pharmacy requirements. I have my work laptop at home to keep up with activities there - but I have been able to squeeze in a little more sewing than during a normal week. </p><p>With the design floor now clear of the Orbiter Quilt, I have pulled out my Patchwork City quilt to baste. Problem being that I'm not sure what fabric I intended to use as the backing fabric??? I have spent a couple of hours trawling through my blog posts hoping that I mentioned it - but no, it appears not (although I have enjoyed the trip down memory lane). I have ticked the box on my recording sheet to indicate that the backing is "ready", but goodness knows what I prepared. I have since found an alternative - so hopefully will get a chance to get this sewn together and the basting process started this week.<br /></p>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-78172207399142300592021-08-08T17:30:00.000+12:002021-08-08T17:30:09.657+12:00Bit by bit<p> Patchwork happens over time, repetitive steps... Joining a whole heap of little bits into progressively larger pieces.</p><p>I have started the seemingly massive task of joining blocks for the Orbiter Quilt. Each unit is 6" square.... Meaning there are a lot of units! </p><p>I tend to start by piecing the units into four patches.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIZI3EVNJLf0QMhDvuoKBvrQZumlbW0Pyh3qiAPQ_fWjk3zgb-FjPKngP_SRVRwiQ4cBv-YEyxqd9pOpJbM5QnfC1w2Bu2SkVrLwAO6uwpt-SP8Wte3gRdl8AGvdgcgsr4qomOEf5GPo/s4000/IMG20210807123024.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCIZI3EVNJLf0QMhDvuoKBvrQZumlbW0Pyh3qiAPQ_fWjk3zgb-FjPKngP_SRVRwiQ4cBv-YEyxqd9pOpJbM5QnfC1w2Bu2SkVrLwAO6uwpt-SP8Wte3gRdl8AGvdgcgsr4qomOEf5GPo/w400-h300/IMG20210807123024.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Then the four patches are joined to create 16 patches<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCssh0bzbnrTpZ_AO1pLU_1U8Ai4VHai6PyRW4l_FHZXDJSOXSRktNkNYsPTN00xfxoPOo_PGXH2BgmsUuRPLfrXRbImPmz6mKzX2DMb8kiIhbuCQUZYjC5x1trca4eP2oSxqTNP_HnY/s4000/IMG20210807123047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDCssh0bzbnrTpZ_AO1pLU_1U8Ai4VHai6PyRW4l_FHZXDJSOXSRktNkNYsPTN00xfxoPOo_PGXH2BgmsUuRPLfrXRbImPmz6mKzX2DMb8kiIhbuCQUZYjC5x1trca4eP2oSxqTNP_HnY/s320/IMG20210807123047.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Then I move onto the next group of units.</div><div><br /></div><div>I have completed four of these 16 patches so far, and almost finished the fifth one this weekend. This photo shows the fourth 16 patch partially sewn.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbE2yFBmXKNnq6yODPtsRyHIm49qziwBZiU2Z3_KprS_0-WiK4hKDwsyj3-zmbICraw-cMqN5LYdjXuVuVzyLTgS3UeMHXMsX0ivAGTx0aATpNCMcU_sqixoYy28zgrQ2xDS1p7GdjtxY/s4000/IMG20210807123116.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbE2yFBmXKNnq6yODPtsRyHIm49qziwBZiU2Z3_KprS_0-WiK4hKDwsyj3-zmbICraw-cMqN5LYdjXuVuVzyLTgS3UeMHXMsX0ivAGTx0aATpNCMcU_sqixoYy28zgrQ2xDS1p7GdjtxY/s320/IMG20210807123116.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Once I have finished with all the units I will have a giant nine patch left to sew, which seems much less intimidating than sewing all these units into rows.<br /><p><br /></p></div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-69139571955696838502021-07-24T21:47:00.004+12:002021-07-24T21:47:53.772+12:00July progress<p> Yay... I finally have all the units pieced for my Orbiter Quilt and have started piecing them into larger chunks. It certainly has a lot going on!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGe5LN2BZym-58SP0PON0fmYFpDkZmmzRSISzOZ7tHvgz6Mbl5DzYbeInqvqOsZ3r_Rr-k_-oEBw1rrf8y_swWezbyc9fTlOs6elWNFC3C7FVG938nYzgKIDIypunppUEZZTCU8B3vklc/s4000/IMG20210718163021.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGe5LN2BZym-58SP0PON0fmYFpDkZmmzRSISzOZ7tHvgz6Mbl5DzYbeInqvqOsZ3r_Rr-k_-oEBw1rrf8y_swWezbyc9fTlOs6elWNFC3C7FVG938nYzgKIDIypunppUEZZTCU8B3vklc/s320/IMG20210718163021.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>In The Scrappy Star Adventure Quilt I have made some Ohio Star blocks for this month.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcY6EjDXi-Goha-kchGtwzyQfliO0CqyqSrockwwC18fhdmlLarNegiY_vaqlMIPpfv1Po8d9O6S-aVdLTsjg9UDTWUuaNeCMXYT8FBZB5SDWVLAAKvRQi9eV2Fk7jOCsH_COewZ12fQc/s4000/IMG20210717160624.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhcY6EjDXi-Goha-kchGtwzyQfliO0CqyqSrockwwC18fhdmlLarNegiY_vaqlMIPpfv1Po8d9O6S-aVdLTsjg9UDTWUuaNeCMXYT8FBZB5SDWVLAAKvRQi9eV2Fk7jOCsH_COewZ12fQc/s320/IMG20210717160624.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I love this block with the four patch corners and variety of colours... It would make a lovely rainbow quilt - if I ever have the time!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDo399X9ODyEsbw_hcLPS2ASSxZB_BaluqdOaPJzPzBKtO5I-rSDepALkgh_w3NaknGQHjMkV-qoYhBMW4A12sjbh5MORGJlZ7I8gGwxQOk5rbrJr7YDgbkLUbaxT4W0Ap6-xyIVO1qcE/s4000/IMG20210717160543.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDo399X9ODyEsbw_hcLPS2ASSxZB_BaluqdOaPJzPzBKtO5I-rSDepALkgh_w3NaknGQHjMkV-qoYhBMW4A12sjbh5MORGJlZ7I8gGwxQOk5rbrJr7YDgbkLUbaxT4W0Ap6-xyIVO1qcE/s320/IMG20210717160543.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>They look quite fetching with my wool latch hook rug as the background. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMQrQAZohHprOgBuzhm01N3AoAo3B2D0fnqUCM0iMW2YiBft1Yrb_dpV-vOxUWEc1Rs92oqjCSQyM6oVv4wnbtG662beruSD9EqWdlOxIV_Rys2Kt672lq3aqLBZfIYB20Yh1caXOsddo/s4000/IMG20210717160809.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMQrQAZohHprOgBuzhm01N3AoAo3B2D0fnqUCM0iMW2YiBft1Yrb_dpV-vOxUWEc1Rs92oqjCSQyM6oVv4wnbtG662beruSD9EqWdlOxIV_Rys2Kt672lq3aqLBZfIYB20Yh1caXOsddo/s320/IMG20210717160809.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And I just needed to see how they were looking as a group. Was very pleased to see they all behaved nicely together.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy4DuxvUjKWz0ZICTT2MdKcEw9IqKItwB8_EfJcRx0Rf9pBhGCwrwR4RkI4nJ91g9s7Km3rUTtbpOGlTrw3nyehUx9qZJ4CoRObwlsE6l29cOQGAtZFx8apFSOBwRN2xOZNcngOpXXXwo/s4000/IMG20210714174514.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhy4DuxvUjKWz0ZICTT2MdKcEw9IqKItwB8_EfJcRx0Rf9pBhGCwrwR4RkI4nJ91g9s7Km3rUTtbpOGlTrw3nyehUx9qZJ4CoRObwlsE6l29cOQGAtZFx8apFSOBwRN2xOZNcngOpXXXwo/s320/IMG20210714174514.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWINB5C_l6MHY3LRbQBaNm3MhtGW4o5Oni2u3BF3lQYmfJwFSe9nltnMBj8IDOKqozYM1D-rfpN_t6KfoeAXwx4RckwgEJtZW3cZfTHZfLW6LJqUKHsH50pYxR9QfTp-hUbRMm4lTJe7Y/s4000/IMG20210714174410.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWINB5C_l6MHY3LRbQBaNm3MhtGW4o5Oni2u3BF3lQYmfJwFSe9nltnMBj8IDOKqozYM1D-rfpN_t6KfoeAXwx4RckwgEJtZW3cZfTHZfLW6LJqUKHsH50pYxR9QfTp-hUbRMm4lTJe7Y/s320/IMG20210714174410.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-1F2UVrFJ8gQ1nX7JYUhQXGW9_1uNKV1ut_4t-FZVVpyFbtu5SsggE1avXbYvz2U8Axq8v_LX3_wMGEy-pGHb4np6eicXBpYmWjDOR_R-r8NaKhNNCuKnQRxMdQzMk32c8ZFfjGsA3nc/s4000/IMG20210714141613.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj-1F2UVrFJ8gQ1nX7JYUhQXGW9_1uNKV1ut_4t-FZVVpyFbtu5SsggE1avXbYvz2U8Axq8v_LX3_wMGEy-pGHb4np6eicXBpYmWjDOR_R-r8NaKhNNCuKnQRxMdQzMk32c8ZFfjGsA3nc/s320/IMG20210714141613.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This month my husband got a long thought about but never got around to tattoo! The dog shark design through the middle represents the guardian of his family marae, and there are symbols that represent each of his children.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqFplc2bMAgWs7KFjsdvASVHfq4EoXX3SPKW_GvXyIdSvrloJRa_67EnnwaaVcUvy-z3mQ3zNU7gcypCFUtLGiUcjHuF8ytLgjRhiblHZr9FUhNqvCej4CuOaHjabgh2n2-T2blLnXvsU/s4000/IMG20210711213240.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqFplc2bMAgWs7KFjsdvASVHfq4EoXX3SPKW_GvXyIdSvrloJRa_67EnnwaaVcUvy-z3mQ3zNU7gcypCFUtLGiUcjHuF8ytLgjRhiblHZr9FUhNqvCej4CuOaHjabgh2n2-T2blLnXvsU/s320/IMG20210711213240.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The tartan represents my heritage and was the sorest part to get done and longest to heal. It's now at the itchy stage which means not too much longer.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3eSWUE3JfGP5i32ZdhqnluHKkauFH1PGGfbhj87w8V8w8oNUV6Da3XyDO2T5ZO0hCKF370Dt6YTKSHq0M4zevEcItCjrIExtAafpISIgODVLc7Gcd8KdhMY4PQ6fO_7CVcg1OkLVv0_0/s4000/IMG20210711213222.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj3eSWUE3JfGP5i32ZdhqnluHKkauFH1PGGfbhj87w8V8w8oNUV6Da3XyDO2T5ZO0hCKF370Dt6YTKSHq0M4zevEcItCjrIExtAafpISIgODVLc7Gcd8KdhMY4PQ6fO_7CVcg1OkLVv0_0/s320/IMG20210711213222.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-55822384365775950892021-06-30T12:42:00.002+12:002021-06-30T12:42:28.692+12:00And so we come to the end of June<p> Quilting in bite sized pieces is not super ideal but is the way things are at the moment.</p><p>I got a few more blocks done for The Scrappy Star BOM - this month it is the Exploding Star block.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPdV6QpV6m09M-clA5SdPIZO_d4ZfA1jbkoQt2AIXW6qWLuLrM7H8ZyJlWLdDA3MyA8Qe8WsQPGTw4bFt1fsJyvXf0Ogge9PyhAeirgL6pfxH3oei_3W0y18CcQ3Yox4GTO42FJQV_74/s4000/IMG20210620140357.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPdV6QpV6m09M-clA5SdPIZO_d4ZfA1jbkoQt2AIXW6qWLuLrM7H8ZyJlWLdDA3MyA8Qe8WsQPGTw4bFt1fsJyvXf0Ogge9PyhAeirgL6pfxH3oei_3W0y18CcQ3Yox4GTO42FJQV_74/s320/IMG20210620140357.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>These blues and greens make my heart happy.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNeBE4W5NaR_EGCKKIVkpoHgBxyOsjvCrTM54qogOTTZKAKdKozAbZ3KGu6wJvoyG_3bKCW-NxFQ87ldzUcZmmiBehB3o3Y2ul5xCepiNgTpeLlyzZz8PNvRrePuXMw3pwyMNetR_RfQ0/s4000/IMG20210627154647.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNeBE4W5NaR_EGCKKIVkpoHgBxyOsjvCrTM54qogOTTZKAKdKozAbZ3KGu6wJvoyG_3bKCW-NxFQ87ldzUcZmmiBehB3o3Y2ul5xCepiNgTpeLlyzZz8PNvRrePuXMw3pwyMNetR_RfQ0/s320/IMG20210627154647.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I have just two more blocks left to fill the holes in my Orbiter Quilt.<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHcslMvefZ8gaVt4s_1__QSM26hk-70QX4eImvmE8Xbd2prR3U36WxDxjn1JUsAxnDHRMvC3dz7t5a33H5pIu738wX0uRn2xB9g1sYao7JqFggYmrZfdNMxJLikTpQRzf851uopGTdhA/s4000/IMG20210627154300.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjlHcslMvefZ8gaVt4s_1__QSM26hk-70QX4eImvmE8Xbd2prR3U36WxDxjn1JUsAxnDHRMvC3dz7t5a33H5pIu738wX0uRn2xB9g1sYao7JqFggYmrZfdNMxJLikTpQRzf851uopGTdhA/s320/IMG20210627154300.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Currently sitting at partially pieced...</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSJK_Xp8rfNcY48AsGSpENj6I_lAwdHjU6DM6f0X2MNOvFVlDjXw-wBZUZWK1TuRp7-UIYxpxRdQI1IDCa6LQillS_zM13xFJEn7ZKDKlf6fwhFRQDVRpfyl04I6Tu1uNqvgzP8gvCcbQ/s4000/IMG20210627154253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSJK_Xp8rfNcY48AsGSpENj6I_lAwdHjU6DM6f0X2MNOvFVlDjXw-wBZUZWK1TuRp7-UIYxpxRdQI1IDCa6LQillS_zM13xFJEn7ZKDKlf6fwhFRQDVRpfyl04I6Tu1uNqvgzP8gvCcbQ/s320/IMG20210627154253.jpg" /></a></div> </div><div>So close!! I think this needs to be my goal for July.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ToiOEsPS4IhB3Vtn02kNz9kWGn-nk0O2YKFp-Tv_6bt6eH_QsiZz8fEmqsG9dCSUma8lkfpcNZKul62OgM_V_94-C7uxWsvc584No3KasPhwLwM2n_EuaqT1bGIaJR62qMMBU-Sy_7Q/s4000/IMG20210627154247.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1ToiOEsPS4IhB3Vtn02kNz9kWGn-nk0O2YKFp-Tv_6bt6eH_QsiZz8fEmqsG9dCSUma8lkfpcNZKul62OgM_V_94-C7uxWsvc584No3KasPhwLwM2n_EuaqT1bGIaJR62qMMBU-Sy_7Q/s320/IMG20210627154247.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I also started a new piecing and applique project using special precut applique shapes and a machine needle turn technique.</div><div><br /></div><div>This is the first row for Month One.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMrX2E4nIPvWMSRiszO94IW3RuBXCh_X_lQEB3bGdoe6aUgRslFMj9EkmOGrDmlc-MeVm4njt19bEL8lcv2JTVklk3SqnkfQgl2rK2ucx2tuyhwKQ7XLIO_Zi9daG88yU7tjoMYazA080/s4000/IMG20210619100034.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMrX2E4nIPvWMSRiszO94IW3RuBXCh_X_lQEB3bGdoe6aUgRslFMj9EkmOGrDmlc-MeVm4njt19bEL8lcv2JTVklk3SqnkfQgl2rK2ucx2tuyhwKQ7XLIO_Zi9daG88yU7tjoMYazA080/s320/IMG20210619100034.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuyEVjlEOMB7-rZYWeoPoGjbk-srv_GwguIjO_2OxKF0r7I-H-5rNAwmUdJ5haGbAeQCbecxaJ4RhH1ah3PcLYgGCfzhcHfcMUBh_5yiss1DbLfHNv7l7ua1-v61bgRYw9CVMf-w8U7WY/s4000/IMG20210619100050.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjuyEVjlEOMB7-rZYWeoPoGjbk-srv_GwguIjO_2OxKF0r7I-H-5rNAwmUdJ5haGbAeQCbecxaJ4RhH1ah3PcLYgGCfzhcHfcMUBh_5yiss1DbLfHNv7l7ua1-v61bgRYw9CVMf-w8U7WY/s320/IMG20210619100050.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KauAgPSZCuDXgos023sREOHsvUeINlu8faUqmb8Tvvpmw7DlhKmpZEYU0V-KnYWrikxqoQViIzcUGslt-LcMZC5FAewbv3SVdIkwrnOPhzKPqJgfGCJzgnFqGrPrak0AHFS9IO5E-yo/s4000/IMG20210619100058.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9KauAgPSZCuDXgos023sREOHsvUeINlu8faUqmb8Tvvpmw7DlhKmpZEYU0V-KnYWrikxqoQViIzcUGslt-LcMZC5FAewbv3SVdIkwrnOPhzKPqJgfGCJzgnFqGrPrak0AHFS9IO5E-yo/s320/IMG20210619100058.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglf5cGRHcQOU_0sKn5XtiKdefs9lpzZPioRmgGolBBI1iCrozo7ACR_KWPVluEOa0tjLW6_-pUWxgMM_WZGJ6HHlEY3GRb_4WIpfnRb_YG3UcZ3ID7IzMnxIKdDi7jBa4OdgMVodeMx6A/s4000/IMG20210619100105.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEglf5cGRHcQOU_0sKn5XtiKdefs9lpzZPioRmgGolBBI1iCrozo7ACR_KWPVluEOa0tjLW6_-pUWxgMM_WZGJ6HHlEY3GRb_4WIpfnRb_YG3UcZ3ID7IzMnxIKdDi7jBa4OdgMVodeMx6A/s320/IMG20210619100105.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And this is Block Three</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaD6LbuorQlknTpvn12ETpJQBRo_QMENB31RHkvbW7HRk-YEnxKxZnmJd9u3JJrBmI1qt58OrDyP-uYVA-a_yexS67dpxHJcFVnmetpugGzy1k472eixl0OAp7r5pyb9Ar0aj34SRLKPc/s4000/IMG20210619141807.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaD6LbuorQlknTpvn12ETpJQBRo_QMENB31RHkvbW7HRk-YEnxKxZnmJd9u3JJrBmI1qt58OrDyP-uYVA-a_yexS67dpxHJcFVnmetpugGzy1k472eixl0OAp7r5pyb9Ar0aj34SRLKPc/s320/IMG20210619141807.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>You can see here the technique for using the specialty paper ... After fusing it to the back of your fabric, you cut out the fabric with a small seam allowance and glue the seam allowance over and down - avoiding puckers. </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheO9-bK-6C15lwKZ9gKkZrE2nGsnojlaU0GRf7sr8c-WZPs9S8lFAYfw-8Oue-4vydnZIsYNrXgLbyqBvmSq9-TDkQv0Ah6smIS-TyedKEFIBY7CYWuQKFC28qW67tE1H1a-Mzr31kS0o/s4000/IMG20210613141434.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEheO9-bK-6C15lwKZ9gKkZrE2nGsnojlaU0GRf7sr8c-WZPs9S8lFAYfw-8Oue-4vydnZIsYNrXgLbyqBvmSq9-TDkQv0Ah6smIS-TyedKEFIBY7CYWuQKFC28qW67tE1H1a-Mzr31kS0o/s320/IMG20210613141434.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>The paper apparently semi dissolves once washed so does not need to be removed.</div><div><br /></div><div>The pieces are then sewn to the background using a small zigzag and blending thread. I'm using a beige invisifil thread which so far has blended into all the colours. The hand work (cutting, gluing and folding) is plenty achievable over these cold dark winter evenings... Even with poor lighting! </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPpnHitziTqdY_f-TteeGP4zIG-wP6CFFtbuE5t1HjJNuJ5GpSp6fs3G3rr-wG28S1wBhLE4371jrva_MdbENnu-jPFxY3rgysrTxedvvcZpLv83v4P2PLD1Xi6WokWx8pJKDFF48hvE/s4000/IMG20210613141416.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZPpnHitziTqdY_f-TteeGP4zIG-wP6CFFtbuE5t1HjJNuJ5GpSp6fs3G3rr-wG28S1wBhLE4371jrva_MdbENnu-jPFxY3rgysrTxedvvcZpLv83v4P2PLD1Xi6WokWx8pJKDFF48hvE/s320/IMG20210613141416.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p></div></div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-30127532446179142832021-05-23T18:48:00.002+12:002021-05-23T18:48:34.571+12:00And Just Like That...<p> ... we're already three quarters of the way through May! Patchwork has been creeping along in the background of life. I only had two items on my To Do List this month... finish Month 4 and start Month 5 of Orbiter, and Month Two of The Scrappy Star Quilt Adventure. <br /></p><p>As I finished Month 4 of my Orbiter Quilt I decided to place all the finished pieces up on my design wall. Wow... it certainly is distinctive. <br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiSzlK-wCpqVKkNbf4xJSJO7GwvmIccw7C0Ls5Z5qfKwwz1raL-Grqi8wA_cD6l3TOTXd3soAoEhmhZ9yIrYDkrgrDn54env6h2A5dWmaejFbD3QNWHxOk5prsbRFLtyulay2V4S83Tw/s4000/IMG20210508110307.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikiSzlK-wCpqVKkNbf4xJSJO7GwvmIccw7C0Ls5Z5qfKwwz1raL-Grqi8wA_cD6l3TOTXd3soAoEhmhZ9yIrYDkrgrDn54env6h2A5dWmaejFbD3QNWHxOk5prsbRFLtyulay2V4S83Tw/s320/IMG20210508110307.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>Month 5 blocks include these smaller half square triangles and where I thought I might get these finished this month... yeah nah... I don't see that happening any more...<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmefAIqhUZlOPsmRkMS2vfmJt1G5gZrCK0s8aXfPls9UtbsFAqmD82uUqyzZE7Gw0E_q25WvU90AVIyD8KchoRi15iB5u3p_VkTK62s3Ny5vpGiTytG3fJYyxSCCYj6vHZ3xJ-eXS8PE/s3264/IMG20210516170808.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMmefAIqhUZlOPsmRkMS2vfmJt1G5gZrCK0s8aXfPls9UtbsFAqmD82uUqyzZE7Gw0E_q25WvU90AVIyD8KchoRi15iB5u3p_VkTK62s3Ny5vpGiTytG3fJYyxSCCYj6vHZ3xJ-eXS8PE/s320/IMG20210516170808.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>But I have started the first piecing of blocks together! It looks very complicated.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRM-UwTPBQ-v9viGHT7ML-RyUTwoElIl8s8yB-sDwB9h6fY7ugL6YuzcH9nS2j3k1si6dd-_ru84yM4VM9vA54oRG1-KQ4dbceACinA5UUmsB0uGy6EUBLgokKI84xjAwpI_cSNzAXA-I/s3264/IMG20210516170844.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRM-UwTPBQ-v9viGHT7ML-RyUTwoElIl8s8yB-sDwB9h6fY7ugL6YuzcH9nS2j3k1si6dd-_ru84yM4VM9vA54oRG1-KQ4dbceACinA5UUmsB0uGy6EUBLgokKI84xjAwpI_cSNzAXA-I/s320/IMG20210516170844.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p><span style="color: black;">This was after I left my sewing room undisturbed for a week and found at
least half of the blocks had spontaneously jumped off the design wall
onto the floor! Oh, the heartache. Where I had originally carefully
labelled each pile of blocks, I had not labelled each block (each pile
was 4 identical blocks so just the top one got labelled). Picking them
up off the floor they are completely unidentified so the next time they get placed I will need to be super careful that they are going in the right place.</span></p><p><span style="color: black;">Month two fabrics for The Scrappy Star Quilt Adventure BOM arrived with instructions for a Friendship star with variations.<br /></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBsNK330vIGEJyzK7Rn5nCBwQBIAs6EgDVlUuPEl4TFvShnB6gjPh2abRTC4vpkVro6-mgHOSB0Lj0DmhCce5AEguzPjCa93fYJpabQ0wkU79N3HSvVINzJbXCLL6fTTwbxAbaH011noU/s4000/IMG20210508132913.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBsNK330vIGEJyzK7Rn5nCBwQBIAs6EgDVlUuPEl4TFvShnB6gjPh2abRTC4vpkVro6-mgHOSB0Lj0DmhCce5AEguzPjCa93fYJpabQ0wkU79N3HSvVINzJbXCLL6fTTwbxAbaH011noU/s320/IMG20210508132913.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>And piecing started not long after. My first couple of blocks were high contrast!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAXXz84ns4PdME0mYhyphenhyphenbTLFPTNP7ahEYDF9Q2dA9wPJke6Pa1fhiEs0IEPceDf3LfQM0wgZlMkBk7lDo6CawkTpvOcXyLv5y8hyphenhyphenn2y6khbDbNVYxdyCis6ojqn3aGY5RTdrQf1KHjcz_A/s4000/IMG20210508145559.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgAXXz84ns4PdME0mYhyphenhyphenbTLFPTNP7ahEYDF9Q2dA9wPJke6Pa1fhiEs0IEPceDf3LfQM0wgZlMkBk7lDo6CawkTpvOcXyLv5y8hyphenhyphenn2y6khbDbNVYxdyCis6ojqn3aGY5RTdrQf1KHjcz_A/s320/IMG20210508145559.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>The next couple were a bit more blendy blendy...<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWQx68bDnht5FaRtUhVREQO9jIH847tbua5dz7tNs5Slq4Rv9C8QlQBh_yFh9IL8uZKA50AssJOaJtqmnTjUHj6CxUGdVcVuKR6it9mJTxWGHgHZk3sDAk-ovkxZZ4PauvJve2JBDJgk/s4000/IMG20210509152038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgiWQx68bDnht5FaRtUhVREQO9jIH847tbua5dz7tNs5Slq4Rv9C8QlQBh_yFh9IL8uZKA50AssJOaJtqmnTjUHj6CxUGdVcVuKR6it9mJTxWGHgHZk3sDAk-ovkxZZ4PauvJve2JBDJgk/s320/IMG20210509152038.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4x8GfpDeVLx0cFn8Rp7QFSsLukcFVY7NpTTxGQo61xlUbTy5Wk3KzUJZXLEeOz_wUQ4UWdIuh44V2DwIe_LtNZxebbAnHhqMu8sbJ8ASRsOt8RlQgdAdnN0rT279jEw_DzTA7MMZB3J0/s4000/IMG20210509152049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4x8GfpDeVLx0cFn8Rp7QFSsLukcFVY7NpTTxGQo61xlUbTy5Wk3KzUJZXLEeOz_wUQ4UWdIuh44V2DwIe_LtNZxebbAnHhqMu8sbJ8ASRsOt8RlQgdAdnN0rT279jEw_DzTA7MMZB3J0/s320/IMG20210509152049.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>And how they are starting to look all together. No decision has been made yet regarding layout but I'm keen on something that avoids matching seams... just saying 😋😋😋<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXGLFg2tabhg5yIX-YB-pm9eTFH5sJ95Dh-vwEb0rvSZE7YgjgNR3emTxaeDuEC6JQu1-1Fn6Y8STuCOVMCbYkudLvHdkVyH4H3iElZgL-7sMl6GjGI16ZuIonUry56kU71V4j5tALTno/s4000/IMG20210509154128.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiXGLFg2tabhg5yIX-YB-pm9eTFH5sJ95Dh-vwEb0rvSZE7YgjgNR3emTxaeDuEC6JQu1-1Fn6Y8STuCOVMCbYkudLvHdkVyH4H3iElZgL-7sMl6GjGI16ZuIonUry56kU71V4j5tALTno/s320/IMG20210509154128.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>And that's about it. Today I got up and spent a couple of hours decluttering and reorganising a few different areas of my kitchen. Gah! What a job... over a decade in one small house means that clutter levels were exceeded a few years ago. Crap covered the entire kitchen table! This needs to be a continuing job... but huge strides were made today. We then headed to The Waitangi Treaty Grounds for lunch and a visit to the Maori War Memorial Museum "Te Rau Aroha". Then home again for some more sorting... all ready to return to work tomorrow. You will notice a lack of sewing... but sometimes cleaning has to prevail.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-20656639927600200702021-04-10T21:02:00.002+12:002021-04-10T21:02:15.270+12:00A new adventure<p> An extra couple of weekends and I finished the Plus/Cross border on the Aviatrix Medallion. It has a real glow about it... especially on this particularly gloomy and overcast day. The next border is a log cabin round and I have decided to work on some other projects and tackle this one next month.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXBQlj2qMXJK15JYfgP6voP4ZWI7Tftt60c1BI9uF1ZIQ49cLCdxSdv_LaRTbGJXqavU0jvvaLEPLRx1-p2Sl72PSNyy0tuqsjOCy8lv8G-yuuNodjuN7hmMUmpBc9PtTW6xsBuNJsyE/s4000/IMG20210410135225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgHXBQlj2qMXJK15JYfgP6voP4ZWI7Tftt60c1BI9uF1ZIQ49cLCdxSdv_LaRTbGJXqavU0jvvaLEPLRx1-p2Sl72PSNyy0tuqsjOCy8lv8G-yuuNodjuN7hmMUmpBc9PtTW6xsBuNJsyE/w300-h400/IMG20210410135225.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>I signed up for a new BOM with my LQS - The Country Yard. This is called The Scrappy Star Quilt Adventure, the gist of it being you receive four fat 1/8th of coloured fabric and a fat 1/4 of background fabric... plus instructions... each month. Exactly what you choose to do with your fabric and instructions is up to you. This was a challenge I couldn't resist.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiupAXPFPIgyOeQqz8OfH7QO54-MhWLeKXQ1OEZaLyXuK4ykJoCPNxqwmrZQgW0VY4zyCxSxFsNft_N3waHQTCcZIO50zKryompetbWqId2lEPljJI3w91X9EmSAgsx270a3qMmKBfrxKs/s4000/IMG20210410085638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiupAXPFPIgyOeQqz8OfH7QO54-MhWLeKXQ1OEZaLyXuK4ykJoCPNxqwmrZQgW0VY4zyCxSxFsNft_N3waHQTCcZIO50zKryompetbWqId2lEPljJI3w91X9EmSAgsx270a3qMmKBfrxKs/w400-h300/IMG20210410085638.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>The first month's fabrics... and the instructions for a Saw Tooth star, in 6", 9" and 12" sizes. Month one also had some suggestions for final layout just incase you're the kind of person who needs to know this.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQbdLHVYEzyFBl5yS1wCNOQv7hU9uVJxjFfMz_ZG0dBlYtHLVFz9pMd-0NVP55ZgioxSm-JziqSMLuFVBvlLsFb0ecKBSPsZg79uKUXSB8GZm76lDaQJgGuLCKuhDpqZOiDpkO2es0TE/s4000/IMG20210410140432.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRQbdLHVYEzyFBl5yS1wCNOQv7hU9uVJxjFfMz_ZG0dBlYtHLVFz9pMd-0NVP55ZgioxSm-JziqSMLuFVBvlLsFb0ecKBSPsZg79uKUXSB8GZm76lDaQJgGuLCKuhDpqZOiDpkO2es0TE/w300-h400/IMG20210410140432.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>My first reaction was to look through my stash to see what fit the flavour of the fabric in this months pack. I felt like this light blue patterned fabric gave a new feel to the fabrics... a little bit more contemporary, and brought in the possibility of more colours, while still creating a link with the original colours.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgLnIO8407tyH_rRfWR7gQjbeF8EKv1kIhjDqJ2lF6FTh7FNqu3gnuTKek5CUsJDG9wCe2I4LU01nilc8xcn-fiD4GCz1ht34sdtVMf5acV5K0_gvGChBHlrI-7xxo_0Hz7V5lJG145yU/s4000/IMG20210410140458.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgLnIO8407tyH_rRfWR7gQjbeF8EKv1kIhjDqJ2lF6FTh7FNqu3gnuTKek5CUsJDG9wCe2I4LU01nilc8xcn-fiD4GCz1ht34sdtVMf5acV5K0_gvGChBHlrI-7xxo_0Hz7V5lJG145yU/w400-h300/IMG20210410140458.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Then it was a hit and miss trial of more fabrics...<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgew3mF2w3C4fy8No_oarp2P3vW67Kj4qwsZxBSGjdbzjlrEyBLtBYhVa2qEvnvkFmGC_wsqcHxXz_lIWiwGTzbNsIn7YhSJ_MkWwVyh-OyJCT2PNFOB6to7bXvoaOccv9jcRPUAer23ss/s4000/IMG20210410140505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgew3mF2w3C4fy8No_oarp2P3vW67Kj4qwsZxBSGjdbzjlrEyBLtBYhVa2qEvnvkFmGC_wsqcHxXz_lIWiwGTzbNsIn7YhSJ_MkWwVyh-OyJCT2PNFOB6to7bXvoaOccv9jcRPUAer23ss/w400-h300/IMG20210410140505.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>And more... decisions about whether it created too much variety... like was it too different?... or did it still feel cohesive? These were the easier additions... somewhat neutrals... greyish blues and a soft mustard.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-stOQarCKOX_8h3UA2fCeVTacz1ncq-HJ0bucucjUW5O6IK3xVI5wMwlNvYeZZ5LLSHf3uNPGz8jhTNdFg_oEraeYSc9Es_PSosGGLGpuxASb8biRs0BbeyA3Vr6DHa8uycZ74i8JxQ/s4000/IMG20210410140524.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEic-stOQarCKOX_8h3UA2fCeVTacz1ncq-HJ0bucucjUW5O6IK3xVI5wMwlNvYeZZ5LLSHf3uNPGz8jhTNdFg_oEraeYSc9Es_PSosGGLGpuxASb8biRs0BbeyA3Vr6DHa8uycZ74i8JxQ/w300-h400/IMG20210410140524.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>And these were more difficult... something to match the rust fabric, and some darker notes... I must admit that I am waiting to see what other fabrics are in the next few months before I get too carried away with adding these darker fabrics.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtN80RK0jh7eNsRzbW2S6tluMR88oOD01B3uGYXZnRWEudXxjCMjCiYp4Z3XW6MP-Zff0lFNEQbBfp-r4AhwWNSdGIFdu0hRZP24kfBOHs0syBmGrYoccmKcIYL9lbB0La1igSze3d62Y/s4000/IMG20210410140552.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtN80RK0jh7eNsRzbW2S6tluMR88oOD01B3uGYXZnRWEudXxjCMjCiYp4Z3XW6MP-Zff0lFNEQbBfp-r4AhwWNSdGIFdu0hRZP24kfBOHs0syBmGrYoccmKcIYL9lbB0La1igSze3d62Y/w300-h400/IMG20210410140552.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>And some low volume options.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8EEVWjVAi_vEZW-zcIC9XEtgsFzbtt8TKjBKEYh-_tSaYs5wlLH0ezPAK28RZy8gMX9evlzw-Eke3sztA1y95mMrZWM_cy0PDaAkEqLp3wqXlpuFE_OL139yBARBXvcfjeqscKL9LQ_8/s4000/IMG20210410140718.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8EEVWjVAi_vEZW-zcIC9XEtgsFzbtt8TKjBKEYh-_tSaYs5wlLH0ezPAK28RZy8gMX9evlzw-Eke3sztA1y95mMrZWM_cy0PDaAkEqLp3wqXlpuFE_OL139yBARBXvcfjeqscKL9LQ_8/w300-h400/IMG20210410140718.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>The background in the pack is quite cream, with a white print. I have quite a lot of this text print, which is an off-white, with a beige print similar to a watermark underneath the black text. I think this adds a lot of flexibility... tying into the cream without being a perfect match.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJuT6GedxVjN2YR2nhZ_ccxXCZWkVAonOpNYBcSwcIyOTvLTQ0lNuCEZR0oGuA-kkVZaEkDstdnu4gDcageGZKVnhpNvsaxJVgGm1AmtGlVKre7PuktyZR7lT2MavM8d5S-XiUdGFrxLQ/s4000/IMG20210410140737.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhJuT6GedxVjN2YR2nhZ_ccxXCZWkVAonOpNYBcSwcIyOTvLTQ0lNuCEZR0oGuA-kkVZaEkDstdnu4gDcageGZKVnhpNvsaxJVgGm1AmtGlVKre7PuktyZR7lT2MavM8d5S-XiUdGFrxLQ/w300-h400/IMG20210410140737.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>Looking closely at the neutrals featured in the navy print... there are some lovely neutral tones... hence that pale mustard and also some greyish and blue prints.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMFw1yjrOiv5KOj1j_QRyQOFBWwmVKK9Qgq7DTTAwuAsgUFI71P23vJRYjJCJyw7t3QymNZVYqASXRl7zvquuFdwunZRBCh0AQ2qQ_y5Tui5WlElEoFbOO7YxfHZwBw2u4WPHH3GTZNXY/s4000/IMG20210410141152.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjMFw1yjrOiv5KOj1j_QRyQOFBWwmVKK9Qgq7DTTAwuAsgUFI71P23vJRYjJCJyw7t3QymNZVYqASXRl7zvquuFdwunZRBCh0AQ2qQ_y5Tui5WlElEoFbOO7YxfHZwBw2u4WPHH3GTZNXY/w300-h400/IMG20210410141152.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>Here you can see how the different prints relate... to me they make sense.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG1kS031Regvn3Qupm_NHFmP2fyBLB7HCpfse9i3c7diifxr4nDmeTnypMKZSb9JMYKiKDx6tgbZyAFoTYQmwmjiLpAhnPelc3i00IDYASfnEHNvA8azIoGE5EK-Hu1LPJaPziHT8E4D0/s4000/IMG20210410141329.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiG1kS031Regvn3Qupm_NHFmP2fyBLB7HCpfse9i3c7diifxr4nDmeTnypMKZSb9JMYKiKDx6tgbZyAFoTYQmwmjiLpAhnPelc3i00IDYASfnEHNvA8azIoGE5EK-Hu1LPJaPziHT8E4D0/w300-h400/IMG20210410141329.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>And the first block! This one is just 6" and uses a small wonky log cabin using various scrap low volumes that I have had lying around my sewing room for the last few months and just happened to be around the right size.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHxxXt48XNB8ICbl3dfq7u2-gsbwHYqJfmfqRsJDNEA67P99ZupIPa3cLSaBV9CxbRzFIUjdGPvxU4PJo8iZedDWobtDo-ohyphenhyphenxAHQ0V4e6kBGtn0frAXJQ9IpprS6fnou_qwvZ-6RgfPw/s4000/IMG20210410094645.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiHxxXt48XNB8ICbl3dfq7u2-gsbwHYqJfmfqRsJDNEA67P99ZupIPa3cLSaBV9CxbRzFIUjdGPvxU4PJo8iZedDWobtDo-ohyphenhyphenxAHQ0V4e6kBGtn0frAXJQ9IpprS6fnou_qwvZ-6RgfPw/w300-h400/IMG20210410094645.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>Then a couple of 12" blocks...<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc2AmlSIOfiMzz8noMEDj7NDzAbWzRxBQ7ysPxq6YNPDSGamn6VF5F84Yk4N4K8sekiXeevayoMsf_qKN6MpM3M0_AEg_ob52MOZSa6a1ldc71xmBNUrIzD74s95IInCLiP45529jzZs8/s4000/IMG20210410110225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc2AmlSIOfiMzz8noMEDj7NDzAbWzRxBQ7ysPxq6YNPDSGamn6VF5F84Yk4N4K8sekiXeevayoMsf_qKN6MpM3M0_AEg_ob52MOZSa6a1ldc71xmBNUrIzD74s95IInCLiP45529jzZs8/w300-h400/IMG20210410110225.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLgSCEr2XRFbk3kWGNBbrGCdrm29SX0uLiap8qq4cM-iKlUJpnDk-jPNgnC1WUpiRfjCEQDqza4nH9tzT7FjHE0OKMM3iyc830x9naKcSpc6o3t-byx5gO_Z591_TxdZkeZm25WMvO0bE/s4000/IMG20210410130846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLgSCEr2XRFbk3kWGNBbrGCdrm29SX0uLiap8qq4cM-iKlUJpnDk-jPNgnC1WUpiRfjCEQDqza4nH9tzT7FjHE0OKMM3iyc830x9naKcSpc6o3t-byx5gO_Z591_TxdZkeZm25WMvO0bE/w300-h400/IMG20210410130846.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>And another 6" block.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJ-lxLr6pIsxWjGgaJ3GflsWEGnwO6T2GpAaQig8uHamtLaUW-b8_WbvaGLXv73A542QErwBh1bbR3AfZPXnNuvxuYz_VBbZBF73x3CwdPqKLR1q33tHIQcMxOIVcsUJWQe8INAyGO28/s4000/IMG20210410134846.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPJ-lxLr6pIsxWjGgaJ3GflsWEGnwO6T2GpAaQig8uHamtLaUW-b8_WbvaGLXv73A542QErwBh1bbR3AfZPXnNuvxuYz_VBbZBF73x3CwdPqKLR1q33tHIQcMxOIVcsUJWQe8INAyGO28/w300-h400/IMG20210410134846.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>I used some of the offcuts to mock up some filler blocks just to get a feel for it. At this stage I'm just going to make blocks and see what happens. These blocks really play with value placement - it has been a fun day of sewing!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTuuK3g83-YWVSmIJONAAPME04lqYnV27C30OnsOAon_DUG1qupg3zDUfKyj0vJ53gkqOjlt9WuZkchyphenhyphenTxgww39clB1mOw1-89NJOHwotzmmJ_ZRXAhXwyLzj1CwUcIuVGpPPCJoIaQ8/s4000/IMG20210410135139.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjwTuuK3g83-YWVSmIJONAAPME04lqYnV27C30OnsOAon_DUG1qupg3zDUfKyj0vJ53gkqOjlt9WuZkchyphenhyphenTxgww39clB1mOw1-89NJOHwotzmmJ_ZRXAhXwyLzj1CwUcIuVGpPPCJoIaQ8/w300-h400/IMG20210410135139.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>I'm wondering if I should set myself some rules for each month.</p><p>Ideas could be:</p><p>* Using a improv scrap centre for one block</p><p>* Using at least one print from the pack in each block</p><p>* Having at least one block that doesn't use the background print from the pack</p><p>* Adding a variation to the block design (eg the corner squares in the yellow block) <br /></p><p>I will have to wait and see what month two reveals.<br /></p><p><br /></p>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-42722256572419832852021-03-28T19:48:00.003+13:002021-03-28T19:48:59.093+13:00New job... new me!<p> It's been a bit of an exhausting few weeks, as i have recently left my old job (where I started working some 17 years ago - OMG leaving your job is hard) and have moved to a new full time job. For those of you who know me, you'll remember that my personal sewing time has always been in the afternoons between school finishing and meal prep time. Swapping to a 40 hour week and longer travel time means I don't have this time free... and it's going to take a while to figure out my new normal. My new routine. However, I am loving my new job and look forward to each day... so I am sure that the sewing will fall into place also. These things take time.</p><p>My Aviatrix medallion is slowly growing. From the amended border three...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JxeNnip3wFmkWjQQAB_FmkZUr65FNP9fwbVpg8DVINwFrsez29hDT3_7S7ooRwltDNaS4w6hiDz3RYwUUmYfStNjaXXIfGB4FsKUA_M-clbAMYqIQkRsc3oHY4-NhIFlnqn0erkwtEc/s4000/IMG20210320160546.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg7JxeNnip3wFmkWjQQAB_FmkZUr65FNP9fwbVpg8DVINwFrsez29hDT3_7S7ooRwltDNaS4w6hiDz3RYwUUmYfStNjaXXIfGB4FsKUA_M-clbAMYqIQkRsc3oHY4-NhIFlnqn0erkwtEc/s320/IMG20210320160546.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /></div>To the start of border four...<div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-BYtbZPSpnIqM1-qFe5-7WMkSgZOjOKwR4Sw_ip9HDdXGHHPdkpDBSN6RnP7QiwCS2qUhpc0t36RLu8phP8T1Cay4Ru4ego2T5hdZpMuCBHLdkZKaP9cQct7U6rwYZtkvOxWSWWJxVw/s4000/IMG20210328180253.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhR-BYtbZPSpnIqM1-qFe5-7WMkSgZOjOKwR4Sw_ip9HDdXGHHPdkpDBSN6RnP7QiwCS2qUhpc0t36RLu8phP8T1Cay4Ru4ego2T5hdZpMuCBHLdkZKaP9cQct7U6rwYZtkvOxWSWWJxVw/s320/IMG20210328180253.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p>And I suppose this is the situation that has always put me off about this quilt... the bigger borders need a lot of piecing. A lot of piecing! There are 20 star blocks in this round and it's taken me a whole week to get these 5 pinky/purple ones sewn. I'm hopeful to get a bit more momentum on this as the week progresses.</p><p><br /></p></div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-2643729685344899652021-03-12T20:10:00.000+13:002021-03-12T20:10:20.870+13:00Missing in action<p> February disappeared in a whoosh of activity and not too many ticks on the monthly goal setting to do list.</p><p>I filled in some empty space with some FMQ designs...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY_iBi3Nk6xO2vPgGEyq9MNHgSQ4GlVsXP0h47M6e6NQs2uovvEulRZ6cIFLHSKjfb10gfU62EswtGNPCIwYK1fjy152KV0l8NMLSpsNL4A8CrBb_ZR-ecOWtIGpe2X0fzeFf1ggXDRVA/s4000/IMG20210310160617.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgY_iBi3Nk6xO2vPgGEyq9MNHgSQ4GlVsXP0h47M6e6NQs2uovvEulRZ6cIFLHSKjfb10gfU62EswtGNPCIwYK1fjy152KV0l8NMLSpsNL4A8CrBb_ZR-ecOWtIGpe2X0fzeFf1ggXDRVA/w300-h400/IMG20210310160617.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Just to recap, I got month 2 of Orbiter done, the Stitch Pink top together, the Hop Skip baby quilt quilted and binding machined on, 9 more Scrappy Lines blocks and I pretty much kept up to date with the Aviatrix and Flea market flowers sew alongs. Finally, I got the Transire quilt basted probably on the very last day! Plenty didn't get a look in and I need to remember next year that February is a short month.<div><br /></div><div>My March goals included finishing off the Hop Skip binding... DONE and before I can do my final check off marks on my huge list of everything... it needs to be officially blogged!</div><div><br /></div><div>Are these giraffes on the back not the cutest?</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzPJPFGbyVanq4dR5s_o8Bru7JtgjTtWEEdDaDsxjSZP0nSo0QhWYkITdQa-aucwPWoZX-e2BEtPkUVohOMwgDTm10_LVLmQZ8wcWfkjM-sCIVOCaoTz0NJ1JRd8ftEKbtDMmPbYv8TuY/s4000/IMG20210306181821.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzPJPFGbyVanq4dR5s_o8Bru7JtgjTtWEEdDaDsxjSZP0nSo0QhWYkITdQa-aucwPWoZX-e2BEtPkUVohOMwgDTm10_LVLmQZ8wcWfkjM-sCIVOCaoTz0NJ1JRd8ftEKbtDMmPbYv8TuY/w300-h400/IMG20210306181821.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>A wiggly quilting design on the blue sections and a square design on the squares. It's simple and just works.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPae0gILkL-CTiHvLx82YTzLk5Euuo_YfGcyyP-4NLTEjqjP9SU-e8Ch9_yHKtsRmgA-zDEoUMwsPZDz3_LYfr-FD08Efv6HcAxQpzUsFb114QFuS1fRnTxFgoBQq03OJqNrLlBRF2Wcc/s4000/IMG20210306181750.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPae0gILkL-CTiHvLx82YTzLk5Euuo_YfGcyyP-4NLTEjqjP9SU-e8Ch9_yHKtsRmgA-zDEoUMwsPZDz3_LYfr-FD08Efv6HcAxQpzUsFb114QFuS1fRnTxFgoBQq03OJqNrLlBRF2Wcc/w300-h400/IMG20210306181750.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-Ur2EeWVO1T2s6KoD6FBmlEgKJzCNi1fcJR9PE-GeXIBTXGRRcWf6o9p6o-XKor25Qv21FwR0wl3IRWxnu4ktC56kelA8e95d_xsTPTnZMMZAeeQgI3DQW-TgZyxI-97CdV1x5rTLbo/s4000/IMG20210306181706.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4-Ur2EeWVO1T2s6KoD6FBmlEgKJzCNi1fcJR9PE-GeXIBTXGRRcWf6o9p6o-XKor25Qv21FwR0wl3IRWxnu4ktC56kelA8e95d_xsTPTnZMMZAeeQgI3DQW-TgZyxI-97CdV1x5rTLbo/w300-h400/IMG20210306181706.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>All folded up ready for its trip to Australia for a special new grand daughter called Shelby.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1P3LwijaNr6FI4aOMnnSxovB-qMT-xvKC90Rj64nyVKBAspmdTBEAUWA_40KgXp74a-Q7Ssmx2kcuzgqSwoSJ69E_DRtazaNCwvTAkiB4fW2NV9fvQQeN43We4Rc-d_dr_XLtFBmXJk/s4000/IMG20210307083752.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhS1P3LwijaNr6FI4aOMnnSxovB-qMT-xvKC90Rj64nyVKBAspmdTBEAUWA_40KgXp74a-Q7Ssmx2kcuzgqSwoSJ69E_DRtazaNCwvTAkiB4fW2NV9fvQQeN43We4Rc-d_dr_XLtFBmXJk/w300-h400/IMG20210307083752.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhgtLcGZDpuCv7BcRzQogy8uyv60UPEtgOxt8EQkGeACOSfOG-GaY-3ARKHRmiOAyFXdQa8SdkGFDJwXot235JGpoN1D6HVxwik8H5Bcxd8SSAdI_FgbSolh9cKiMbm5I9nm6wRqCkSw/s4000/IMG20210307083814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMhgtLcGZDpuCv7BcRzQogy8uyv60UPEtgOxt8EQkGeACOSfOG-GaY-3ARKHRmiOAyFXdQa8SdkGFDJwXot235JGpoN1D6HVxwik8H5Bcxd8SSAdI_FgbSolh9cKiMbm5I9nm6wRqCkSw/w300-h400/IMG20210307083814.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPirBR4kwwM6m4OpYz8jGzOC729nZzEQwUpkKXNw1X41hsw8fwQp1xprID-XvyJ6eM7XKvUNFGSC_Db90GbmDaQUKvcgzNHWObOnKV-6EUHAyE34ohB-Fyvam9XVODXPRPZobrWIyu0E/s4000/IMG20210307083833.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPirBR4kwwM6m4OpYz8jGzOC729nZzEQwUpkKXNw1X41hsw8fwQp1xprID-XvyJ6eM7XKvUNFGSC_Db90GbmDaQUKvcgzNHWObOnKV-6EUHAyE34ohB-Fyvam9XVODXPRPZobrWIyu0E/w400-h300/IMG20210307083833.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The other main project for March has been the beginning of The Aviatrix Medallion, pattern by Elizabeth Hartman and was a popular quiltalong a few years ago.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Part of the reason why I never started this pattern was this centre block and all those little diamonds. Not my thing! I combined the solids from the kit with some complementary prints and I'm really happy with the interest and depth it adds.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu7hUe5Ix6ufMZxfgJWylSUZF05xMb6lv-gXblid6DQIydpdN6XZy-w9Qd2cYDKO8ne6F0oj35J8JsOpj4OfTfqbKUK7T6gnVjT7fwYo4cGTJQQYcUV_2fuk79vjydeQgMnXNR_GcARLA/s3264/20210301_171027.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiu7hUe5Ix6ufMZxfgJWylSUZF05xMb6lv-gXblid6DQIydpdN6XZy-w9Qd2cYDKO8ne6F0oj35J8JsOpj4OfTfqbKUK7T6gnVjT7fwYo4cGTJQQYcUV_2fuk79vjydeQgMnXNR_GcARLA/w300-h400/20210301_171027.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>I managed to get the first section sewn relatively successfully... so it was just a matter of moving onto the next section...</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzVDt5kvGnLceOcidFKKdeX-cq6VuHmxUNtEHspvZb7mCfZ355-w47M8fzc9uW_tE8GuRSMyLYz101dywW_fDp9qXTMgNPeA0ikXxtDPKnZrlIIyvRjFnVh4uw08YPhaoM5VaHWxNi31U/s3264/20210303_165213.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjzVDt5kvGnLceOcidFKKdeX-cq6VuHmxUNtEHspvZb7mCfZ355-w47M8fzc9uW_tE8GuRSMyLYz101dywW_fDp9qXTMgNPeA0ikXxtDPKnZrlIIyvRjFnVh4uw08YPhaoM5VaHWxNi31U/w400-h300/20210303_165213.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><div><br /></div>And the next...</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLq2sPHqshtK3HS_eBx991qP8ja9PGFwtv3pFL2W-L-YDm5fw5lEsd4H1ewL6RGJmKf1ChY3Y-DelEaEGlX7y7xgWJmZiB6jDCZEq5U5rl7rfrwq8Dr6oYMSBcp7PwpQpQj3zHmMSuh0/s3264/20210304_170650.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyLq2sPHqshtK3HS_eBx991qP8ja9PGFwtv3pFL2W-L-YDm5fw5lEsd4H1ewL6RGJmKf1ChY3Y-DelEaEGlX7y7xgWJmZiB6jDCZEq5U5rl7rfrwq8Dr6oYMSBcp7PwpQpQj3zHmMSuh0/w400-h300/20210304_170650.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1B1u41c6MyUX_aDqFdDHRO_9hS6RKSlZOCJYT4E5jjAOvTRQiTgNCxMDyFTcpbjUFWXMqMmlSdnVb_g-KCnpD4a39jNMBlnAPe8GrXpgX6TwcfjcabDraeqLlCZnUdm6N8t_8hp8pu4/s4000/IMG20210306160605.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjE1B1u41c6MyUX_aDqFdDHRO_9hS6RKSlZOCJYT4E5jjAOvTRQiTgNCxMDyFTcpbjUFWXMqMmlSdnVb_g-KCnpD4a39jNMBlnAPe8GrXpgX6TwcfjcabDraeqLlCZnUdm6N8t_8hp8pu4/w300-h400/IMG20210306160605.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Then add the background sections and *hold your breath and cross your fingers* while the sections got pieced into one unit. DONE!</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ti2Yh8xBBimtjZVURzBV3-XfKrUhEXqec_Wu6VcOvM_BtXXZt80O93RMbuhoCadWzsfC8RnxjXNqtjKOVIEi_B_JfKQrQZ-NwFnLkVMx1AiFHsYm6wxZUmGMu-e5JIjHOeG7xX1CQUc/s4000/IMG20210308130912.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg_ti2Yh8xBBimtjZVURzBV3-XfKrUhEXqec_Wu6VcOvM_BtXXZt80O93RMbuhoCadWzsfC8RnxjXNqtjKOVIEi_B_JfKQrQZ-NwFnLkVMx1AiFHsYm6wxZUmGMu-e5JIjHOeG7xX1CQUc/w300-h400/IMG20210308130912.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>This may be the most successful centre I have ever done! </div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDf9rclbccsUr0g7XuxWDGXJAr764iWVzJ38Ceg0035UsWB5ek7confvalUWFSnNDVhifvys6dUxDIIsz1G0ufIhKeCjESb9DzMqQElZoXdC1BmlrYI-ncjh_PaQvaMpfRYPHzI_Jif80/s4000/IMG20210308130937.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDf9rclbccsUr0g7XuxWDGXJAr764iWVzJ38Ceg0035UsWB5ek7confvalUWFSnNDVhifvys6dUxDIIsz1G0ufIhKeCjESb9DzMqQElZoXdC1BmlrYI-ncjh_PaQvaMpfRYPHzI_Jif80/w300-h400/IMG20210308130937.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3FC4YiW7rmRUz6Cy5iIrliFttpFEBx0TDj9omh-n1INADUIBSvdSR7jZpxCzBBocZgIzjUg0MR1lqO-pgtrFet408K8K1R5-dc6XPM3lErvx2tbTW8iigZrkJCGfcDJe1hLxh8DGkwTc/s4000/IMG20210308130949.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3FC4YiW7rmRUz6Cy5iIrliFttpFEBx0TDj9omh-n1INADUIBSvdSR7jZpxCzBBocZgIzjUg0MR1lqO-pgtrFet408K8K1R5-dc6XPM3lErvx2tbTW8iigZrkJCGfcDJe1hLxh8DGkwTc/w300-h400/IMG20210308130949.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjBPtZxQFXSB5uGeTD8_sWHCrgcWHI2Q8uCfD7vbAJoSVK0VoVesYhD-3tEihKgjE_z2bhmP_e1DxeO0z7YFdRMDcYb3pfUGcc-UMbl9e8-CKA4SWHZuEnkBCTCjslf6gYPvqduiqqFM/s4000/IMG20210308130957.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="3000" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjjBPtZxQFXSB5uGeTD8_sWHCrgcWHI2Q8uCfD7vbAJoSVK0VoVesYhD-3tEihKgjE_z2bhmP_e1DxeO0z7YFdRMDcYb3pfUGcc-UMbl9e8-CKA4SWHZuEnkBCTCjslf6gYPvqduiqqFM/w300-h400/IMG20210308130957.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Then the next week was a much simpler construction with a half square triangle border. Again, I strayed from the pattern instructions and made a much more orderly combination of black and white prints matched with a soft Essex Linen background.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxShTnGq1CFJKrwB49TnwOzHmrnVNZgZMcfu-K4JcuUK9uQkWUyEbfn0qVgA1379yS69tCmlv0EccBK-X5Pd8o2fb1ENz4mDJ5LEFTsdLxcL7sioT_ED4TJgbmeiQUn7Lh0t5rwbesSo/s4000/IMG20210311165346.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3000" data-original-width="4000" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnxShTnGq1CFJKrwB49TnwOzHmrnVNZgZMcfu-K4JcuUK9uQkWUyEbfn0qVgA1379yS69tCmlv0EccBK-X5Pd8o2fb1ENz4mDJ5LEFTsdLxcL7sioT_ED4TJgbmeiQUn7Lh0t5rwbesSo/w400-h300/IMG20210311165346.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-61498107261106809492021-02-21T16:27:00.002+13:002021-02-21T16:27:59.952+13:00Flea Market Flowers<p> Progress has been steady on the project inspired by the Flea Market Flowers quilt along designed and run by Lori Holt.</p><p>I'm describing this as an improv applique project as nothing is over thought... it's quick quirky imperfect applique designs and quick fabric selections.</p><p>The blocks so far...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; 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I am slowly adding blocks to the Brightly collection.</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi3YZUpr3-owzHUMAJUkl0UH_qW3N_Mo1Fk81RHMfoGRCBO8IrAffBveGHCO14a_MiV1B8wxijvrXEQLKKSRkkDo-9RkLzC4gsnTI7drKAu1aqL9Zgwz3CWJAnUYkkBPjhH-HsC8AYF5A/s3264/20210221_152954.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgi3YZUpr3-owzHUMAJUkl0UH_qW3N_Mo1Fk81RHMfoGRCBO8IrAffBveGHCO14a_MiV1B8wxijvrXEQLKKSRkkDo-9RkLzC4gsnTI7drKAu1aqL9Zgwz3CWJAnUYkkBPjhH-HsC8AYF5A/w300-h400/20210221_152954.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p></div>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-44568386645033839702021-02-08T20:27:00.000+13:002021-02-08T20:27:00.082+13:00It's all about BALANCE<p> The beginning of February saw the start of a new challenge - work on WIP's only for 50 days. It's not that long... I can do it... I think :o) <br /></p><p>January saw the start of a few new projects... the Winterberries sewalong from the last post, and the Flea Market Flowers applique quilt along... This is a project by Lori Holt and to follow the instructions you need her templates/ruler (which I don't have)... so I am using the general block layouts and using flower and leaf designs from a different book. Progress so far<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1RwmmZCK9CBduImlog-y4pCpeRZS0OOqlnQpO_iOTDgKpy3xLa7F2s_ucsShK_NlUhyphenhyphenMxBGuDmuZh80yYrxgxmupYeiV3Xi1sFi0yahrsRMftYG69fj3Y7r6JxeeABG-IZaYPF7IsBNg/s3264/20210203_171638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1RwmmZCK9CBduImlog-y4pCpeRZS0OOqlnQpO_iOTDgKpy3xLa7F2s_ucsShK_NlUhyphenhyphenMxBGuDmuZh80yYrxgxmupYeiV3Xi1sFi0yahrsRMftYG69fj3Y7r6JxeeABG-IZaYPF7IsBNg/s320/20210203_171638.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>At which point I ran out of fusible web so currently waiting for more to turn up in the post.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNnfZLeljzAD9TB3l9rgkFI4eVE3kUJIjA_hRkRcs0eONcirUCml6u7e5bE_IbDcO7pSL4d_geUaQgI2eXNdN_zYRdO7___Z6hXtjQQlaVHQefFVFbDC-hMtc-c6jRSezqygfS2K9kOk0/s3264/20210204_172721.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNnfZLeljzAD9TB3l9rgkFI4eVE3kUJIjA_hRkRcs0eONcirUCml6u7e5bE_IbDcO7pSL4d_geUaQgI2eXNdN_zYRdO7___Z6hXtjQQlaVHQefFVFbDC-hMtc-c6jRSezqygfS2K9kOk0/s320/20210204_172721.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>Despite the distractions I have been focusing on the Stitch Pink 2020 sampler blocks this month and this has resulted in a finished quilt top!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ0bpnon8Oi7ehx3OfjnL3EsbCMrOR-OqvBRPcuLyu615dQAcorXAQ0VxbC2Vxe80QFCvHk5jECKs31VJgdCXrgcaaYxvxM58SU2p6chudNMQrlrC_S9I9jJ5LrKgo55cKKMoQSQpJ9kM/s3264/20210208_101037.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ0bpnon8Oi7ehx3OfjnL3EsbCMrOR-OqvBRPcuLyu615dQAcorXAQ0VxbC2Vxe80QFCvHk5jECKs31VJgdCXrgcaaYxvxM58SU2p6chudNMQrlrC_S9I9jJ5LrKgo55cKKMoQSQpJ9kM/s320/20210208_101037.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>I added plain sashing with cornerstones to the 12" blocks, a plain border, then a gingham border, then a thin black border, and then... a wider border using a stash floral which is a perfect match to the block colours! A win for the stash!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTlQkDrOlfG6MVvNatTBZ_zHmNmhIOyBHAhjS9vfHjYvWU-NP9OCJMyTJBt3KXbXC3gqSoRZQjiSp_YsFCqn73Cuc6Np7MIL2FPv6RjNRjd7KvqE_Ut766PpNe6I2DtnDbg1szRYcBkE/s3264/20210208_114258.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQTlQkDrOlfG6MVvNatTBZ_zHmNmhIOyBHAhjS9vfHjYvWU-NP9OCJMyTJBt3KXbXC3gqSoRZQjiSp_YsFCqn73Cuc6Np7MIL2FPv6RjNRjd7KvqE_Ut766PpNe6I2DtnDbg1szRYcBkE/s320/20210208_114258.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>The border floral was always a bit difficult to use... the grey a bit too brown for other projects and the lighter flowers were always either too white or too cream. They are just perfect this time!!<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY2znlzmD0oQ1IWPVut8f7Pkt0KdLNx5rnfuqupnx6NvwZU3n4Y-OjyarQNLKOSHszP4zHHiD-VgKPUzOMz9zxFrcbGzelxHUKiYRPL1R-9yCVps8DbFP4dmaI5GkhsOApQWhDLjoIeXU/s3264/20210208_101103.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiY2znlzmD0oQ1IWPVut8f7Pkt0KdLNx5rnfuqupnx6NvwZU3n4Y-OjyarQNLKOSHszP4zHHiD-VgKPUzOMz9zxFrcbGzelxHUKiYRPL1R-9yCVps8DbFP4dmaI5GkhsOApQWhDLjoIeXU/s320/20210208_101103.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgB5R47BKsOWejrWvNOIDIn9Y5FhZ-m2igVnwMt_Oy778ljdUlkjjoX8ELep3J66hRL2tukhqgyxy6rUbz0El_wJ60VR37LuI9Ad7DFuYkVpVzuDOi2EjaN8UCKTxYQT5XMqT6TkPBdY/s3264/20210208_101118.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLgB5R47BKsOWejrWvNOIDIn9Y5FhZ-m2igVnwMt_Oy778ljdUlkjjoX8ELep3J66hRL2tukhqgyxy6rUbz0El_wJ60VR37LuI9Ad7DFuYkVpVzuDOi2EjaN8UCKTxYQT5XMqT6TkPBdY/s320/20210208_101118.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>I have also finished the quilting on one of the baby quilts under construction... and got the binding machine stitched on... now to just hand sew it on the back.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtKQlrbM47-87TNbsq6wM_jmzMAS8Z7TgJmBkkoAuAnwgSzts1Hu6TnyoumkLKnvT66WNulyO1FXZzncV78VzxukD17TclZxT5f2tRtZikgZpacPiP9Lob0UUIqUZwdVtuWjnZVjDuCJs/s3264/20210206_113625.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgtKQlrbM47-87TNbsq6wM_jmzMAS8Z7TgJmBkkoAuAnwgSzts1Hu6TnyoumkLKnvT66WNulyO1FXZzncV78VzxukD17TclZxT5f2tRtZikgZpacPiP9Lob0UUIqUZwdVtuWjnZVjDuCJs/s320/20210206_113625.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmNslNb2aNt9YPsFWG3ljyoF8jg5EykEs5Vq-xETH7218mXR7GAlYF9M9qL0b4DdJRx41J-BOx9MrZ-rbIYVajTQ6Sf8VhasGv5tSBroiDyJpLPSSFFI-HGGhXsdFDY7exCAOZZt6KF-A/s3264/20210206_134505.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmNslNb2aNt9YPsFWG3ljyoF8jg5EykEs5Vq-xETH7218mXR7GAlYF9M9qL0b4DdJRx41J-BOx9MrZ-rbIYVajTQ6Sf8VhasGv5tSBroiDyJpLPSSFFI-HGGhXsdFDY7exCAOZZt6KF-A/s320/20210206_134505.jpg" /></a></div><p></p><p>I have committed (in my head if nowhere else) to a group sewalong of the Elizabeth Hartman quilt Aviatrix Medallion. This is a project I had purchased a kit and pattern... about 4 or so years ago (maybe longer) - then I used some of the materials to make the Patchwork City quilt... and even though this quilt is not technically started as at 1.2.21 - I am going to allow myself to start it when the sewalong starts on Valentines Day. My reasoning is that I've had it for so long it doesn't really count... and it's a difficult start, so I really need the power of group support to get the first few rounds sorted out. Once it's started, I am quite happy to just plod along with the simpler and larger rounds of blocks.</p><p>What goals do you have for this year?<br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7017232568575076414.post-74276279964215419412021-01-31T21:42:00.001+13:002021-01-31T21:42:58.497+13:00Last day of January<p> I don't know whether January has gone fast or slow... probably a bit of both. I finished my January goals with 10 days to spare, which is always a bit scary because you never know what I might start in the meantime.</p><p>January in Northland New Zealand has been hot. I think many places in NZ have been hot... but its been hot hot! It has meant that some days it has even been too hot to sew! I know... terrible!!</p><p>One of my "in the back of my mind" tasks was to sew up the Devon Pouch by Sotak Patterns, and today was the day. I had bought the zips and fusible interfacing last year in preparation... only to discover yesterday that the fusible was not so fusible... I'm not even sure it's interfacing. Luckily I discovered some left overs from the previous project... so it was all systems go and I just had to decide what fabric to use.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpq0YZIJYiSkTh-knoug1K61uqNOLF1m7Dho33BUx0y0wQCNnKGZ228k9B0r0c4u-S0bgXWlmA1CE1YV2L8q5b7QU5szsrnaDRwSD88_MYhAhXu2gq3TRsrkINfTZSOvpwIRSMGJbtDk/s2448/IMG_20210131_140240_666.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpq0YZIJYiSkTh-knoug1K61uqNOLF1m7Dho33BUx0y0wQCNnKGZ228k9B0r0c4u-S0bgXWlmA1CE1YV2L8q5b7QU5szsrnaDRwSD88_MYhAhXu2gq3TRsrkINfTZSOvpwIRSMGJbtDk/w400-h400/IMG_20210131_140240_666.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Some left over scraps of Essex Linen were just the right size for the panels on the front, and when I remembered this cute little hedgehog print left over from my Meadowland quilt it was decision made.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT57iqTtxR1djJlLnQTC0S1D1pSisibiU5O9UlayWwGws9inAs9VY8_-QMMBRIaCIqjMLqCp7D7R5b6sJkQpL-IwMNzysAHHSCzI2TKWLRbXJqjX5OG_26H3FfG02ANdKRkgK0R1ZUBdg/s3264/20210131_135010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT57iqTtxR1djJlLnQTC0S1D1pSisibiU5O9UlayWwGws9inAs9VY8_-QMMBRIaCIqjMLqCp7D7R5b6sJkQpL-IwMNzysAHHSCzI2TKWLRbXJqjX5OG_26H3FfG02ANdKRkgK0R1ZUBdg/w400-h300/20210131_135010.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p> </p><p>I used a couple of different coordinating fabrics for the pouch lining...<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ACGPyo6G6NGoeV-L_sWd6ZAVDne_Og66ewmKytcb1isxJqbmfJnBFpHsJsQWZIbUgI9B-Zo5hW6LoHjBTqFMbikYf4WbYQBgwJuyZ8iwYQIs_ZOLXZ1VaNpDF2iRkSBmILt1Zp3pN90/s3264/20210131_134814.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ACGPyo6G6NGoeV-L_sWd6ZAVDne_Og66ewmKytcb1isxJqbmfJnBFpHsJsQWZIbUgI9B-Zo5hW6LoHjBTqFMbikYf4WbYQBgwJuyZ8iwYQIs_ZOLXZ1VaNpDF2iRkSBmILt1Zp3pN90/w400-h300/20210131_134814.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Although I have a bit of a bag phobia... I carefully followed the instructions one by one and ended up with a successful pouch. The instructions were thorough and easy to understand so I recommend this pattern, although I'm not in a rush to make a second one just yet :o)</p><p>I signed up for a different sew along (they are my downfall) - this one through Farmhouse Quilts blog, Monique has designed a quilt combining churn dash blocks and applique blocks called Winterberries.</p><p>The first step was to make 9 churn dash blocks. I'm almost there.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKsYpVB3-2FmYFzwN7n1Rra6woE975987r8sDNgpqMpRHs8JXjl5KoGrf9rCVXesqn9UT4DLRmss6I5lSoHiW3VZcbR5Tbdux00MQtabt_NJRu6VkWIqOEksdHmZqBmQQe-Uvw7zgmopg/s3264/20210130_164944.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3264" data-original-width="2448" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKsYpVB3-2FmYFzwN7n1Rra6woE975987r8sDNgpqMpRHs8JXjl5KoGrf9rCVXesqn9UT4DLRmss6I5lSoHiW3VZcbR5Tbdux00MQtabt_NJRu6VkWIqOEksdHmZqBmQQe-Uvw7zgmopg/w300-h400/20210130_164944.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>I have had a starter pack from Treehouse Textiles in Australia for several years... after deciding it was unlikely that I would make the project it was designed for, I thought this might be a good replacement project. There are some beautiful prints in the pack... the large floral in the foreground is 💙💙💙<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdqwzH55gp2_y6UNdc1d0J2bIZ66YmnjBDgXILqyuAsRmKlbS0T-wtOmB-2vtqnVkdESNsnNf4E5X2-FMmNKllFsiwh1sO1nn6WXZ9FJwG5raZ1muA8JTeNRtHo9k2TFV1UXMEQk-wpgo/s3264/20210123_094149.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdqwzH55gp2_y6UNdc1d0J2bIZ66YmnjBDgXILqyuAsRmKlbS0T-wtOmB-2vtqnVkdESNsnNf4E5X2-FMmNKllFsiwh1sO1nn6WXZ9FJwG5raZ1muA8JTeNRtHo9k2TFV1UXMEQk-wpgo/w400-h300/20210123_094149.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>And a great range of backgrounds/low volumes.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRZfUgnONLCKjw3hk7NLR2SIh1nhz7kQ3UqrJGpceGF42s5owCOD8F8dn4bGnaJg_IJSuGxFobYDVaA-laI3-MyZfoX4skxlB_RiV7JstXZB9hsDIzSVocHDl0CmKnEC0jPHmk-6mxao/s3264/20210123_094208.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdRZfUgnONLCKjw3hk7NLR2SIh1nhz7kQ3UqrJGpceGF42s5owCOD8F8dn4bGnaJg_IJSuGxFobYDVaA-laI3-MyZfoX4skxlB_RiV7JstXZB9hsDIzSVocHDl0CmKnEC0jPHmk-6mxao/w400-h300/20210123_094208.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p> I have signed up for a different sewalong for the Aviatrix Quilt by Elizabeth Hartman... this is one that has been on my list for ages, I have the kit and pattern... just needed the kick up the pants to get it started. The sewalong starts on Valentines Day with choosing fabrics, then getting templates ready. The first block is an odd shaped star and this has not been conducive to getting it started. Hopefully the sewalong factor and encouragement will help in getting this started at least... even if I don't keep up with the whole programme.<br /></p><p>In other news, I decided earlier this year that I needed to be more active and more involved in things other than quilting. So the vege garden was resurrected... this is the view from my bedroom window.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhba6ZdMXv-Zf3Kd6I65g_1vA0qoY-kgASk_fGtrPDsug8xTN8PcSifX8p6ql-Uwbe7wK-6O-_Ps53QE4uF7xQypWgcQjn-yrmOaEj1dRtp6REITlbfFDW3v6Wxy0AQn9-B8rdrqwXb_bY/s3264/20210122_154649.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhba6ZdMXv-Zf3Kd6I65g_1vA0qoY-kgASk_fGtrPDsug8xTN8PcSifX8p6ql-Uwbe7wK-6O-_Ps53QE4uF7xQypWgcQjn-yrmOaEj1dRtp6REITlbfFDW3v6Wxy0AQn9-B8rdrqwXb_bY/w400-h300/20210122_154649.jpg" width="400" /></a></div> <p></p><p>It's a bit of a mixture on the right... a couple of zucchini plants, beans, silverbeet, lettuce, cucumber, beetroot and sweetcorn (I'm not holding my breath about the sweetcorn).<br /></p><p></p><p>Then a couple of smaller beds on the left. The top bed has tomatos, a second lot of beans and some new lettuce seedlings... and the bottom bed has some kumara shoots which have been struggling along.<br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-CSJgCqM3DaYGWqAXVGNkkFMXelP4RjKURtdoICnJwIGUi8nJ18Hxh6Z9RdALBIZCCBcFBQXaLN_3vX-BfFJDSLD5DDPpPmQtL3TG44gAt3m8EX7W2K2KrYNjf_EeHD0hjkLJC5nWUpU/s3264/20210122_154620.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2448" data-original-width="3264" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-CSJgCqM3DaYGWqAXVGNkkFMXelP4RjKURtdoICnJwIGUi8nJ18Hxh6Z9RdALBIZCCBcFBQXaLN_3vX-BfFJDSLD5DDPpPmQtL3TG44gAt3m8EX7W2K2KrYNjf_EeHD0hjkLJC5nWUpU/w400-h300/20210122_154620.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Although the garden is definitely a work in progress it has been an enjoyable change to be out in the evenings watering and weeding. I'm not a natural gardener... things have to fend for themselves a lot but that is the way it is. I always feel that anything that comes in to be eaten is a bonus. The garden is fully fenced to keep the bunnies out and I need to balance the watering with conserving our water tank water supply.</p><p>My other goal this year was to be more mindful of housework and to try to keep to some kind of routine. That has been going well so far... it constantly surprises me that I can be very structured about so much of my life... school/work/sewing and yet housework has never fallen into any kind of routine. And I do mean never. I have always been a reactive cleaner - oh my gosh that's filthy... better clean it/as opposed to proactive... I'll just give this a little clean even though it doesn't really look dirty. I also procrastinate about it, and often don't even notice how bad things are. So I am really my own worst enemy. </p><p>I am following a basic programme through @cleanmama on Instagram. The basic cleaning schedule is:</p><p>Monday - Bathrooms</p><p>Tuesday - dusting</p><p>Wednesday - vaccuming</p><p>Thursday - washing hard flooring</p><p>Friday - catch up day</p><p>Saturday - change sheets/towels</p><p>Sunday - rest</p><p>In addition, on each day you aim to make beds, keep on top of keeping the table and benchtop clear and wiped down, clearing general clutter, doing spot vacuuming of the floor as necessary and keeping up to date with laundry. I am definitely not getting ahead of the laundry but I am slowly chipping away at a couple of clutter areas and they are finally looking clear and tidy, and I can see improvement in all areas. I'm feeling quite chuffed!! I'm just starting the 5th weekly rotation and hopefully at some stage it will have become routine.<br /></p><p>And I think that's just about it for today. Tomorrow is the first of February (and a holiday) so I will need to think about my new monthly goals.<br /></p>Suz Jhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/11258780686330752534noreply@blogger.com2