Let's Book It for April

I am linking up over at Vroomans Quilts with two things I have made from books I have on the shelf. (Feeling a bit happy with self!!!) One is the Underground Railroad Sampler I have been working on with friends, we get together once a month, this block was homework!! Gulp! But I am happy with the results.

The Wagon Wheel block we made together earlier in the month.

A cuddly sheep!

Happy sewing.

 

A finish and a work in progress

Today I have finished another sheep - this one is a little less armadillo, or was that aardvark, looking!!

he  has joined the not quilt right sheep in the craft room

think I might make another one, one day...they are so lovely and cuddly!

Now I am off to attempt another block in the Underground Railroad book, this one has lots of flying geese...mmmmm.....could be a challenge!! I tried this last week and got very hot under the collar when I couldn't figure out the instructions. I left it and went back the next morning, and actually read the pattern again, and discovered I hadn't cut enough fabric!! Duh!! No wonder it didn't work!! Maybe I can get it right this time!!

Happy sewing!

Happy mail day!

Today I had one of those days Tracee had recently, when you get one of those blue cards in the mail, except that I got a blue one and a red one!! Maybe they ran out of blue ones or maybe they just wanted to cheer up my day!

Two goodies bags!!

This beautifully wrapped parcel was opened first,

Have a look at this!!! The Easter 12" Mini Swap from Sisbabe. Isn't  it amazing? Love the little chickies!

And the lovely label. I am a very happy swapper. Many thanks too, to the best in the world swap Mumma  Cheryll.

The second package had this beautiful silk shawl/scarf and it comes from Kabul and is a thank you from the soldier I sent the Collingwood Aussie Hero quilt to. He also sent a lovely letter of thanks and a badge from his Australian unit. He is on his 5th tour of duty, it must be hard to be away from his family so much.

And here is my sheep - 

I made a mistake with the head but apart from that I am happy with her. I had to laugh, last night Tracee's son Darcee asked if I had made an armadillo!! I don't dare take a side on photo, then you will see what he means! Lol!! It has been a big learning curve for me, I am hoping to make another one at some stage, so maybe I can make one that looks like a sheep!

I have joined up over at Cheryll's for FNWF 

Tracee, Marg and Tania and I are getting together to make another block in the Underground Railroad Sampler. I was supposed to get it all cut out today, but have been pootling around doing other things

Better get on with it and get the pieces cut out!

One quick photo of the supervisor outside yesterday morning enjoying the sunrise

Happy sewing!

Surprise

I have just been down the street to the Post Office and to meet Donna for a Berry Zing!! Yum!! Great mix of berries, pineapple, water and lemon gelati!! Is the best!
The Easter mini swap organised by Cheryll is on it's way to it's new owner, the Aussie Hero Quilt has it's binding on, ready for hand sewing, there are also still endy bits to sew in, I have been avoiding them I must admit!! I spent a hour and a bit trying to make a toy sheep, but didn't read the pattern properly and made several mistakes and ended throwing the lot in the bin!!  Now I have talked to Donna I can see where I went wrong so I am going to try again! Maybe!

I had a wonderful surprise - Donna gave me one of her hand knitted scarves with a beautiful NZ holder! Aren't I spoilt?? Love the colours!

These are the sheep I am hoping to make one of - just one!! They are soooooo cute!!

And here is the fairy girl, not far off finished now!

Happy sewing!