seems to be being enjoyed this weekend down here at the beach, the traffic has increased a lot and the number of people out walking has increased, holiday homes are opened up and have people staying. I guess regional Victorians are on the move again!
We have been at home enjoying the spring garden, going for walks and being at home.
We had a visit from our eldest son and his partner and Hank yesterday, it was wonderful to see them again, they were happy to have a break from their home too.
We had a wander to the shops and back
Hank enjoyed the outing
I received some happy mail in the week from the Threadbare quilt shop in Castlemaine
Wednesday two Anthology blocks were made, this one is Lollipops, I have to go and find a photo of the other one.
There it is one happy star.
Thursday saw the making of another Sylvia's Bridal Sampler Blocks, this one was foundation paper pieced, it took quite a while to cut all the pieces and then get them in the right place.
Mmmmmmm the poor machine got a clean out. It must have been feeling very uncomfortable!
I have been chipping away at another Old Time Kaleidoscope block after neglecting them for a while.
I have had a pile of off cuts of quilt backing fabric sitting in a pile for a long time so in the week I have been cutting them into 5 inch squares and two and a half by five inch squares. I thought Adam and Beth were staying the night Saturday so that made me cut them all up and clear away the table. They are now all waiting to be sewn into a quilt top.
Saturday I was invited to join in a zoom stitch and chat with these lovely ladies, I have to improve my photo taking skills when it comes to getting a photo of the lap top screen. I haven't seen these ladies for quite a while so it was lovely to have a catch up.
Over the weekend I crocheted two kitchen wash cloths from cotton sent to me by Ingrid. I like the graduating colours.
The Kevin quilt is finished
I am currently quilting this beauty made by Marina who lives In Gisborne, she made two stunning kaleidoscope quilts to go to the oncology ward at SJOG.
I really like the patterns that form in the centre of the blocks
this one too.
I had other happy mail in the week, a box of beautiful reproduction scraps from Marina, we were email talking about making the flying geese and Marina kindly offered to send some of her scraps. Thank you Marina.
A little herbal posie from the garden his morning.
I am off for a soak in the bath before the fish and chips arrive for dinner.
Happy stitching.
It is nice to be able to catch up with family again in the flesh. Note to self - clean out machine. Pretty blocks.
ReplyDeleteYou have been very industrious!
ReplyDeleteYour blocks look great, love the last one and it looks very fiddly.
Your kaleidoscope block looks amazing!!
Lovely to have family visiting.
Was fantastic to catch up on Saturday, even if it was via the internet.
Wonderful to have spent time with family...
ReplyDeleteYou sure have been very busy and got lots done...
oh your poor machine, bet it went better after its clean....
Lovely fabrics, what a nice bundle from Marina.
Fun to catch up on Zoom.
You've been a busy girl. I'm surprised you had time for a walk lol
ReplyDeleteThe Kevin Quilt is marvellous, but then so are all the rest
Looks like a nice walk and visit. Wonderful blocks and the kevin quilt is just adorable!
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy as usual Sue. Hank is a beautiful looking dog. That is a lovely package of goodies you received from the Threadbear Store - gorgeous colours. The Kevin quilt looks great Sue!! That is alot of fluff to get out of your machine - I'll bet it whizzed along after that clean.
ReplyDeleteOur lovely for you to have family visitors. Love your Anthology and Sylvia blocks. Kevin looks great too. Kaleidoscope is lovely. You received some lovely mail xx
ReplyDeleteFun to finally see family again.... I hope people remain sensible but I suppose you will just need to be more careful as crazies get out and about too!! Lovely sewing and great to get mail with bits you can play with.... well done with all the cutting... makes a big difference having it all ready to play with....
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Phew! Such a lot happening down your way. Good to see family again I am sure. Lovely fabrics in the post and lots of beautiful blocks. xx
ReplyDeleteWow - so busy - Love Kevin & Kathleen quilt, lots of lovely stuff happening. Thoroughly enjoyed all the fairies in the earlier post too.
ReplyDeleteGlad you got to see your son and Hank! He is so sweet. Lovely sewing. The grey and yellow block is my favourite and the Kevin quilt is so adorable. That pink bow is the cutest thing ever! I love the little herbal posie. Happy stitching!
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What a great variety of sewing and glad you had family time again. Glad your machine got some TLC.
ReplyDeleteThere’s just no keeping up with you! Glad you had a lovely visit.
ReplyDeleteThere is so much in this post to comment about, but I loved the walk along the beach so much!
ReplyDeleteGlad you got to zoom with friends. They keep us going. I have not been in touch with my friends enough lately - busy busy.
Both you and Jo gave your machines a clean this week! What good examples you are.
So good to see that people are able to get out and about a little more - and awesome that you had a family visit! You've been busy with your sewing and quilting - I love how your Koala quilt turned out and the Sylvia's block is stunning! You're making great use of your time.
ReplyDeleteHappy spring, from outings with family to spring stitching to fresh posies. Life is good in your corner of the world!
ReplyDeleteThe machine shows that you have been busy sewing and quilting. I am glad you had fun with your family. It is nice outside here too. The FPP block is so neat but the Kevin quilt is so cute. Congratulations on he finish!!! A soak followed by fish and chips - now I am jealous :-)
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to be able to see your son and partner. I'm looking forward to when we can come out of lockdown. Looks like you've been keeping busy, Sue. Those koalas are very cute. xx
ReplyDeleteLooks like you are keeping busy .. and safe x
ReplyDeleteIt’s great that you can finally move around a little and have visitors. I love the Kevin quilt and the kaleidoscope quilt and your EPP block are so nice and exact.
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