WIP Wednesday!

Hi all,

On Saturday I went to my first sewing day for this year, it was great to sit and sew with friends, new and old. We met at Christine’s, some of us are working on the same pattern but we could also bring whatever hand sewing we wanted to work on.

I picked up my new pattern pack for the Afternoon Delight quilt and quickly got to work!

This is my first block for the quilt and I am half way through my second block. I am using needle turn appliqué, mostly Kaffe fabrics and ‘Breeze’ Bella Solids for my background.

Unfortunately though I haven’t even turned my sewing machine on for nearly a week…really! So my American Beauty top hasn’t gone anywhere yet. I seriously need a motivational kick!

I am linking up to

New month = new list and a 100th post = Giveaway!

Hi all,

So I have started a new list again, it feels like only yesterday when I did the March list!

I have the usual suspects again this month, bees and swaps, the Schnibbles quilt hasn’t moved again, either has the Handmade stitchery.

But I have been working on the Oopsy Daisy table runner -

I have one of the stitchery panels finished. I actually could cross something off the list already – the Plume table runner is finished. I haven’t taken photos yet, so I will save that for next time.

I am questioning weather I should commit to doing the Vignette BOM. If you have seen it you will know it is a BIG commitment, about 2 years (at least). My problem is, if I loose focus it is not a design that can easily be made into a smaller quilt, each block is obviously part of something bigger.

And one of my all time favourite designs is calling me! The double wedding ring quilt along, I mean I already have the Marti Michell templates! 

Anyway, it is GIVEAWAY TIME!

I had a hard time deciding what you would like to win. I have settled on 2 prizes!

I am going to share the love and giveaway 5 fat quarters of Melly and Me “Where the wind blows” fabric. It is so pretty! My favourite design is the white dandelions which is the bottom piece.

And for the 2 prize -

 
Is my “Scrappy raw edge Origins + selvages from my scrap bag” Mug Rug. I hope you like it! It is about 4” x 8 1/2” in size.

So all you have to do is leave a comment! If you are a follower you get to leave a 2nd comment!

I will draw two winners on the 10th of April!

The giveaway is now closed!

 

This post is linked to -

WIP Wednesday….

Hi all,

I have exciting news today!

The Charm Bracelet Quilt is finished – yay! Unless you count the label, I just can’t decide what to write on it.

The front! I really turned out great, I was a bit dubious about the colours because they are not normally what I go for but they look fantastic with the Origins fabric.

The back! I love the look of a pieced back.

Waiting to be photographed….I spy a little dog LOL

Quilt stats - 
Kate Conklin Designs – Charm Bracelet Quilt Pattern
Size – 50” x 61”
Fabric – Origins charm pack, Kona cotton Artichoke, Spice and Snow. Backing is Anna Griffin Elsie’s Kitchen. Binding is Hydrangea Blossom in green.
Batting – 100% cotton.  

I have also started another project. It is a table runner -

It is Oopsy Daisy Table Runner, the pattern is designed by Jenny. She is having a sale at the moment so check out the Elefantz blog to get the discount code!

Linked to -

WIP Wednesday and Janet’s quilt!

Hi all,

I think a new month calls for a new list!

Last months list really kept me in line! This month I feel like I need some play time LOL! That is fabric play time!

The pure quilt did not get touched last month, so it is still lording it over my design wall.

I have made some progress on the Handmade stitchery….

I am painfully slow at stitching but I do enjoy doing a bit after the littles have gone to bed.

I have also made a bit of progress on the Bracelets quilt…..

I am not loving the quilting pattern I am attempting to do. But it would take a lifetime to unpick it so I am persevering! I am about halfway through the quilting.

Now here is something I have been sitting on for a couple of weeks! Not literally, I wouldn’t dream of sitting on this quilt!

This is the quilt I made for Janet in exchange for the gorgeous work of art she made for me….You can check out a great picture of it on Janet’s blog, it shows all Janet’s glorious quilting in detail!

And I threw in a cute little pincushion too….

It is from the book “Pretty Little Pincushions” which I have borrowed from Christine.  Isn’t blogger-land great!

 

P.S. I have added this post to…

WIP Wednesday and some finishes!

Hi all,

I have the WIP Wednesday button on the side of my blog and had been meaning to play along every week, but things happen and other things get pushed back.

On Monday I made a list of the WIPs I want to get finished ASAP so I can start some other things!

The problem is I keep thinking of things to add to the list! The finishes so far are -

The boys ties are crossed off!

I have made 1 book bag, I may cross them off the list though. The library bag TP is using seems to be okay so hopefully I won’t have to make another bag.

Some of the other WIPs are -

This is the Pure quilt using Schnibble Plan C pattern. On my design wall, where it will stay for a bit longer!

And a tiny sneak peek if Janet’s quilt! It is coming along nicely and I might have it finished within the week!

This is what I am dying to start -

The Vignette mystery quilt. I am going to use my Make Life fat quarter pack and can’t wait to get started! I want to give it the attention it deserves so I am trying to get some more things crossed off my list first. So far it is keeping me motivated!

How are your WIP’s going? Is the list getting longer or shorter?

WIP wednesday, amongst other things!

Hi all,

I thought I would start WIP wednesdays to keep me regular – at blogging that is! But I didn’t intend for it to be the only post I do each week….

This week I have been working on my gifts for TP’s kindy teachers, yes that is plural, if I include assistants I need to make 5! Well, I have made 1, so we can adjust that to 4!

When the fete was getting organised I heard one of the teachers say that they used to wear aprons at the last kindy she worked in. So that is what they are getting, home or kindy it doesn’t matter what they wear them for. I’m not making one for all the staff, unless they want to pay for them…cheeky or what?

TP is modelling for me so it was hard getting a full shot. I will get hubby to take a picture with me wearing the next one.

  
I even lined them! Aren’t the teachers lucky this year!! LOL

The apron tutorial comes from here. So I have 4 more of these babies to make in the next couple of weeks!

GOOD NEWS ALERT! I have my sewing machine back, yipee! I picked her up this morning after a 2 month stay at the mechanics.

I have also made my hexie flower for my swap partner, which I will be posting off soon, so pictures are on there way!

Be Happy,
Jess

WIP Wednesday…..a day late!

Hi all,

I have had a couple of computer problems which had hubby up til 1.30am last night! They are fixed now, YAY, so I am back!

You can read about why Lee started WIP Wednesday over on her blog Freshly Pieced. I am just doing a quick post this week, not a great start but the misbehaving computer played a big role in my being late.

I really wanted to show you this quilt that I have been working on, which is why I am doing my WIP post late rather than waiting until next week!

This is my Charm Bracelets quilt, pattern by Kate Conklin, just basted!  Sorry about the poor quality photos, I used my mobile phone, but actually they look better than I expected!

I basted this baby at my mums, also where I work, because she has a huge table that we use for cutting out mass quantities of work related stuff but it is also great for basting large quilts.

I am waiting on some new threads to arrive so I can start quilting it. Hopefully I will have it done in a couple of weeks! Ha Ha, I wouldn’t hold my breath but I can be hopeful!

You may also notice a few changes on my blog – new header (I designed it on EQ7) and matching colours. There are also a couple of new buttons – click on them to see where they lead! The WIP wednesday button, the Inchy Flower Swap button – a swap I have joined where we swap hexie flowers, and Bee in Oz button (I also designed this one in EQ7) – a virtual quilting bee I have joined through Flickr. Next year is starting to look busy! You can also sign up for Another Little Quilt Swap 5 anytime before the due date for the pics, check it out, this is another fun swap!

Whew, I am outta breath!

Be happy,
Jess