Last night was another meet up for FNWF to help us through this time of no mixing outside the house. You can see what others sewed at Cheryll's blog.
I started this before dinner and did everything wrong I could possibly do, cut the brown pieces the wrong length, three times, sewed one piece on and had the edge folded underneath, I should have thrown it in a corner and tried again another day! But I persevered and it is done. In the pattern there is another border to add, a piano keys border but Ingrid and I have decided to stop here. Next to come is quilting.
While I was watching police mystery shows on TV later in the evening I sewed together three units for the Old Time Kaleidoscope block. One more to go, which might get done tonight. Maybe!
Today I had a wonderful sewing day, Chooky connected the ladies who had planned to go to Baradine, for Scrub Stitching, via zoom and we had a great day of stitching and chatting.
This was how far I got at the end of the day. Chooky arranged for two projects for us from Hatched and Patched, we even go to chat with Annie for a while. The parcel arrived last week and had to sit unopened until today, that was a test I can tell you!! This stitchery is appliqued to a zipper purse, which I have yet to make.
This little label goes on the opposite side to the applique.
Today was the day for unveiling the secret stitching, On our way home from Baradine last year Raewyn and I talked about making a quilt to remind ourselves of the time we had away. That is a shocking photo, I will change it tomorrow.
Block one, Raewyn flying in and me driving to pick her up.
Arriving around 6pm in Forbes with the petrol tank on empty!
Lunch at Holbrook near the submarine.
I will show the others another day. I enjoyed making this and it brings back a lot of happy memories.
Off to sort dinner.
Happy stitching and keep safe,
Love your quilts, and I think it#s marvelous what you ladies get done, and that you can connect this way in these crazy times. Well done to you all. Have a great weekend, hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteOh wow, you made great progress on your stitchery! Love seeing your Scrubstitching quilt :-) The Winding Ways looks great, as does your challenge piece - sounds like it was a real challenge but top marks for perseverance!
ReplyDeleteI was delighted that Chooky invited me to join the ladies who would normally be at Scrub Stitching.
ReplyDeleteSew good to put faces to many of the ladies I have followed on blogs over the years...
Well done finishing the pretty stitchery Anni Designed as the retreat project. Still working on mine.
Both Raewyn's and you're challenge Post Card blocks look great.
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ReplyDeleteLooks like scrub stitching was still fun, even if you didn't get to physically go there.
ReplyDeleteI do like your memories from last year.
great way to still have your scrub stitching out of the scrub.... I love your postcards.. how clever and fun....
ReplyDeleteThe quilt you finished is lovely... such an effective design... have a lovely rest of the weekend...
Hugz
Love the stitchery Sue - what a great idea - to have a virtual stitch along! How cool. Love the quilt you have designed with Raewyn - reminds me of postcards. Happy Easter to you Sue. xx
ReplyDeleteGood for you Sue... in NoT throwing but finishing instead that troublesome sewing. Love all the projects you work on...
ReplyDeleteHappy Easter...even if somewhat different...xox
I don't know where to begin. The Friendship stitchery will make a sweet purse, the Olde Kaleidoscope hexies are stunning. I really love how you've designed & stitched an adorable quilt to remember your fun occasion. Thanks for sharing it all! Have a good week!
ReplyDeleteI do not have enough adjectives to describe your postcards. I almost wept thinking of friends that I can't see and won't hug even if I did see them. So online it is - visiting blogs, sending emails and messages and face timing if we are really lucky. Stay safe. Sending hugs and best wishes.
ReplyDeleteThat is such a fun way to remember your trip. Sounds like a new way technology is bring people together
ReplyDeleteIt was lovely catching up on Saturday and seeing the big reveal of your road trip quilt. Your other projects are going well too.
ReplyDeleteSue...your postcard quilt is great.....I’ve just found Raewyn’s. how clever of you both....can’t wait to see the rest of it.
ReplyDeleteI love seeing all your projects!
ReplyDeleteThe little bird stitchery is especially charming.
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