QUILTING DONE

One thing that crafters need not fear is isolation. Given the current situation I am amazed how some people are worrying about how they will pass the time in isolation. I know I spend a lot of time at home but I think a lot of quilters and stitchers crave the opportunity to spend more time with needle and thread.  It is also the perfect opportunity to use fabrics from our stash and to complete some UFOs. I was thrilled to pick up my 2 quilts that I had finally pieced together , one a UFO. I clearly haven't ironed this one yet.

I chose this text fabric for the backing. A talking point.

An Angels Story was made with my intention of making it from start to finish without putting it aside and becomming a UFO. Yey! I did it and it feels so good.

Progress on my little quilt has been slow and I still need to trace and cut pieces for the final row. However, I did get the urge to start stitching some blocks . Each block is 2 inches. One row has been completed.

Being constantly bombarded with grim news we choose not to listen to the radio or watch tv much and just keep updated without focusing on it all day. My little munchkins always bring me joy and put a smile on my face. It looks like little brother already has the upper hand.

Stay safe, don't panic, and enjoy extra stitching time.

Angel Blessings.

ANOTHER LITTLE QUILT.

I had my little sewing group here today, my only monthly social activity. As I only have projects to be finished on the sewing machine or to have fabric auditions I wondered what I could sew today while chatting. Ah, another little quilt! Just the thing to get me back into stitching. So, I selected my Civil War repros from my stash for the first 5 rows a couple of days ago and have now cut the fabrics for the first 2 rows to be hand pieced. 

I have read another book! Couldn't put it down. It is Christian White's second novel. I read his first one, " The Nowhere Child" when it was first released and quite enjoyed that one but this one was exceptional . I never saw the double twist coming. Another great Aussie author.

Thankyou for visiting. 

Angel Blessings.

A LITTLE IS BETTER THAN NOTHING

Only a little stitching and crochet has been happening here. I have been rather kapooped, ( not sure if that is a real word but it is certainly very descriptive), due to the usual lack of sleep . Just keeping up with household tasks , grocery shopping, and spending time with my grandsons  is enough to see me laying on the couch watching Netflix or Stan. However, a little achievement is better than none.

My Sashiko cushion top is finished and I am auditioning fabrics for a border to make it into a table topper. I had a specific Japanese fabric in mind but discovered that I had used it all. So, these Japanese squares are all I could find in my stash. I am not quite sure if they are suitable so I shall ponder for a while.

My pile of little crocheted hexies is growing.

It didn't take me long to read this wonderful book. Her new book is out now so it is on my list.

A couple of my gorgeous blog friends are unwell at the moment or experiencing life's ups and downs.  My thoughts are with you. 

Many angel healing hugs and blessings to you all.

ALMOST THERE

Not much stitching has been happening here but I am catching up. All the hand quilting has been done on my table topper but I am unsure how to proceed with the borders. I thought of machine quilting straight lines , then I thought of hand quilting straight lines, then I thought of just hand quilting around each hexie on the borders but that would still not solve the border dilemma. Any ideas? No ironing happening here either lol.

My Sashiko was quick, easy and enjoyable to do. I don't want to make it into a cushion but thought I would just put a border around it with Japanese fabric I had in my stash. Wrong! Looks like I used it all on another project. Still pondering now but I don't want it to become a UFO.

Feeling tired and lazy I decided that I needed something to do while watching Netflix. I discovered these cute crocheted hexies to make on Bunny Mummy's blog. I have no idea what I will do with them yet but I am just enjoying the journey.

Well, as Bugs Bunny said, " that's all folks".

No idea why that came to mind lol.

Angel Blessings.

PROGRESS

Yesterday afternoon I ventured into my sewing room to make more strippy blocks for the quilt drive.  I only managed to make 2 more but at least there are now 5 to post.

My hand quilting has progressed more quickly than I had thought it would.

I took a break to pick some beans for tea, water my plants and give these peaches a little squeeze to see if they are ripe. Alas, not yet, but soon. I just hope the birds know how to share.

I hope you have had a lovely weekend( hopefully a lot more relaxing than it was here).

Angel Blessings.

Cheery colours

With the fluctuating weather patterns down here  it is a wonder my plants have survived. High winds and rain with a few hot days in the 30's rapidly changing to low 20's and under has certainly been a challenge for me. Today it is hot and muggy. Despite all this my plants have thrived and they bring joyful colour to this cloudy day.

I have been doing a bit of hand quilting on my table topper. It is not the neatest nor are the stitches exactly even in size . My fingers are a bit arthritic and my eyes are not as good as they used to be but I refuse to give in. Hehehe.

Last week I started making some quilt-as-you-go blocks for a blogger who is putting donated blocks together for a bushfire quilt drive.  I mucked up my first one but once I got the hang of it they became quite addictive.

I apologise for not adding any links for this but I have trouble doing it on this android tablet. No idea why! Obviously an operator problem .

Angel Blessings.

A LITTLE MOJO BACK

At long last I have a little stitching enthusiasm back. A dear friend, Barb, who used to be a blogger sent me this cushion cover Sashiko to do. I was instantly inspired! I love doing Sashiko as it is what I call " mindless stitching" that doesn't require much concentration and the designs are beautiful. ( the background is NOT yellow and the Sashiko is actually indigo.... my tablet camera kept refusing to take a true pic.)

I have been crocheting pouches for rescued wildlife that our local libraries have been requesting. The 2 smaller ones are for sugar gliders and the larger one is for a ringtail or brushtail possum. Another larger one is currantly on my hook.

My hexie EPP table topper is now sandwiched ready to hand quilt...just deciding which thread and what colour to use now.

I finished my little quilt . It measures 10" x 10".

My first book read this year.  It was a great read especially having watched 2 seasons of her doco with Mike Rinder.  

It is windy and smokey here . I hope you are all safe from fire or flood.

Angel Blessings.