During the week I had a bit of a sandwich fest, this lovely quilt top came from Susan in Brisbane. Ages ago, on one FNWF, we had a virtual jelly toll race and this was one Susan made, she sent it to me for quilting and to be given to the oncology ward. So after a wait it has been prepared for quilting.
I also pinned this quilt, made by Jill, with fabric donated by Elaine from the Guild.
And another lovely batik jelly roll race quilt made by Susan.
On my list today was to try and make some face masks, I cut out the fabric....tick!!
Then got distracted by happy mail, project cards from Amitie Textiles
Very tempting, but I am not giving in just at the moment.
Also in the week I made another baby quilt from a panel, I seem to have a few from a stash I bough from another quilter a couple of years ago.
Next on the list, cut fabric for the Guild Mystery Quilt , tick!!
Cut fabric for a foundation paper pieced project....tick!! I am hoping to go on a retreat on Monday, if we do not go into lockdown between now and then. Four of us are going, usually we would have 10, so we will have plenty of space, we are taking our own food, lots of hand sanitiser, spray disinfectant etc. We will go straight there, stay indoors except for maybe a walk, and then come home. Here in Geelong and in Gisborne where we are going, they are Regional areas not included in Melbourne. So we are allowed to travel. The woman who owns the retreat is a policewoman so she would not let us come if it was illegal.
Now to give you a laugh....
Face mask attempt #! Mmmmmm......bias binding on the top and bottom not the sides!!
#2 I used bias binding instead of making it myself and it slid off my face 😂😂😂
So I tied the bias straps and then pulled them over my ears...😏🤭 back to the drawing board tomorrow I think!! Heavens only know what happens when I put my glasses on! Luckily hubby bought some commercial ones when he was out today!! Phew.
Yesterday I made the Anthology block for the week
And today the Sylvia's Bridal Sampler block, this is the third time I have tried this block, this is the best of my efforts, it is half an inch too big, maybe my scant seams should have been not suite so scant??
Off to get some dinner, hubby will be sitting at the table waiting soon.
Happy stitching.
Love the photos with your minions mask. You will get there soon. I made mine with elastic to loop round my ears, that works quite well. But I don't have such pretty minions fabric! The quilts are all wonderful, you have got so much done this week, well done. Hope it works with the retreat! Hugs, Valerie
ReplyDeleteI’m impressed that you can do so well with with a to do list. We have a four day holiday weekend, so I made a to do list. So far (after 6 pm) I’ve crossed off one thing. I’ll try to do better tomorrow! The retreat sounds fun.
ReplyDeleteYou've done really well with your list ...
ReplyDeleteSusan sent you a couple of nice bright tops and the guild also gave you some nice blocks..
Great work on your Antholgy blocks..
Good job working out how to make your Minon mask..
I am about to put pics on my blog tomorrow of 3 masks I made. The easiest best fitting ones are on Missouri star quilters you tube tutorial. I made one for myself and 2 for my daughter. Gee, you have sandwiched a lot of quilts! I think I would have got sidetracked with happy mail too lol. So many projects to play with.
ReplyDeleteWell done on all those ticks. Good luck with the masks. Stay safe.
ReplyDeleteGosh Sue you have been busy. I love that you can use the table on your deck to pin your quilts - how special to be out there. I did laugh at your Minions mask sorry !! I am so pleased we don't have to wear them over here - touch wood!!! I hope you do get to go on retreat Sue. xx
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely quilts being sandwiched there
ReplyDeleteI am making masks as well Mine fit ok . just a little gaping over the nose Working on it
Made one similar to yours and wore it when I did Mums shopping It kept slipping UP over my eyes Lucky it wasnt mandatory because it went in my bag in discust It was the pattern I used for the medical centre masks but they were made from the surgical mask fabric
Back to the drawing board
Good luck with them
Some lovely quilt tops Sue. Looking forward to seeing how your happy mail proceeds. I am sure you will get the masks sorted. We have a couple of commercial ones in case! I hope you get to go on your retreat....be safe xx
ReplyDeleteGoodness, you are going to be busy with all that quilting! I have sent you a link to the mask pattern I have used very successfully for all the family. Enjoy your retreat. xx
ReplyDeleteWell done on all those things that you achieved this week, and a retreat sounds like just what is needed, enjoy.
ReplyDeleteLists are so wonderful... I love ticking things off and you have had a busy time with yiurs. Lovely quilts happening... I did have a laugh at your mask though.... so funny... can you do any size for the oncology quilts?
ReplyDeleteHave a lovely weekend.
Hi good luck with the mask making. I've been lucky so far with a few being given to us but feel guilty for not jumping in and trying to sew them. That last block is also one of the Quilt Bible blocks and I had difficulty with it. I will show it on the blog and mine even after a couple of resewing times, is still not what it should be. Deceptively difficult I'm calling it. Meanwhile, love your stitchings...and that happy mail too.
ReplyDeleteThe never ending story of masks great effort, Sylvias bridal block looks great. Stay safe.
ReplyDeletemissed this one too - sloppy blog reader I am
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