A Little Quilting

Finishing last years quilt top from my Stitch-A-Long, I'd thought I'd try and inspire those like me that are almost there. I'm on the last 2 borders, I'm loving the dimples I'm creating in my hand quilting. I'm working a little every night. 

My poor Lucy Boston is very jealous.

Back to quilting.....

SAL - Natures Journey

A Progress Report

THE PLAN

Yes there was a plan, and I have struggled to keep up, but here is my progress report

January  -Christmas Wishes Stitchery

February Part 1 big-2hearts, 1basket, 1flower +small 2hearts, 2 hexies, 1 square, 1circle, 1year

March Part 2 big-2pears, 2stars, flower +small- 2circles, heart, hexie

April Part 3 big-2flowers, 1star, 1cherry, 1dragonfly +small 2bees, 2circles

May Part 4 big-hexie, 2xpersimmons, butterfly +5small 2xsquares, 2xbees, initial

June Part 5 big-leaves, acorn, flower, 2xpieced blocks +4small 2xhearts, 2xladybugs

July Part 6 centre appliqué

August Part 7 2 borders with the little squares appliquéd on - well, they are all cut out, preparation is the key they say. That and my love for ziplock bags. I am progressing slowly, so I am now only 1 month behind.... fingers crossed I can catch up before September is done.

September Part 8 last section and into a top and quilted - there is still hope, with a weekend away coming up in Bathurst it may just happen.

Natures Journey my 2015 BOM

February & March Complete

My Stitch-A-Long BOM and I are a little behind but we are trying. I had a wonderful catch with the wonderful Chooky, and got to visit the Chook Shed in April. With Chooky cracking the whip, I managed to cut all my blocks. But sadly my life has been taken over by my health.... although I write sadly, its kind of weird as I actually think I am finally for the first time in my life totally enjoying exercise. I am attending 5 days a week now and missed 5 last week to a bout of Diverticulitis and I actually missed my Gym and Pool Days.

In my moments of rest I am trying hard to catch up and I have been amazed with the binding tool, making bias strips for the May and June blocks. Oh and my best friend has become the zip lock bag.... so I am almost there.

I can now claim that February, March and April blocks are complete....so hopefully Chooky will grant me a F, M & A beside my name

and May and June will be soon to follow.

 

Creativity so far

Well it has been too long between creative shares so here is what I have been up to in the last 4 on this with my creative hands.

Christmas gifts - makeup bags for the girls and 1950s style apron. Completely lined. It was much loved by my niece, who was so excited as it's just what she had asked for

More market stock - raggy pillows, string bottles, chalk art &  milk crates

Market stock - our treasured Guess how much I love you bunny, a very popular item.

Market stock - a very limited edition Rudolf the red nosed reindeer , as well as my hand painted reindeer signs.

Market Stock - Bunting, lots was added with reclaimed lace tablecloth doilies - oh so pretty.

Market Stock - Chevron Brick Quilt with matching Raggy Pillow

UFO - a little more work has been done on my "it's a beautiful life quilt"

Love Gift - Yarn Bags, so love these, as did the recipient. 

Love Gift & Market Stock - tea towels, with pretty edges.

Stitch-A-Long - January and February Beginnings.

Holiday Stitching - soon to be Market Stock, Runners inspired by a runner I found on Pinterest, and WOW, it belonged to a fellow blogger Janice (freaky, it really is a small world)

Market Stock - a few bunnies were created whilst travelling - loving that yarn bag again

Birthday gift for a friend - crocheted Eco-Friendly Eye Make Up removers, face washers and a little basket

Stitch-A-Long - February & March it continues

Market Stock - yep its an alien before it becomes a bunny

Market Stock - getting Easter Ready, it's chicken littles galore.

Then it was on to Swap Gifts and Market Stock - new item, Coffee or Tea Cozies.

So as you can see I have been creating my little fingers to the bones, all stitched with love. 

Oh and there was lots more.