Groundhog day

It seems this weeks sewing is exactly the same as last week.

one charity quilt quilted, ready for Sue to sew the binding.

Two peace cranes [fussy photo is a bonus].

Dear jane borders are progressing at their usual slow pace

but the weather forecast for the weekend is  cold

and wet, so hopefully more sewing time.

I did recieve a gift from special friends,

how did they know I have a bit of a problem

with tins? Knowing I don't eat biscuits

the contents have been changed to chocolates.

I am showing great restraint, they aren't all gone yet.

Thanks M & K, I love it

happy stitching jenni



cross stitch

I've been asked many times if I stock

cross stitch kits, well here we go.

Just a small range of 20 different designs to

see how things go.

Almost enough to get me motivated, but I

have plenty on the go at the moment without

starting a new project.

Back in stock are the really cute gutermann tins

of thread.

Either in cotton or polyester, the choice is yours,

and I'm happy to change the colours also.

A great little gift and the tin can be used again

to store your treasures. All for the same price as

4 threads, the tin is not extra charge.

happy stitching jenni



Whidbey Star

The block for this week is

Whidby Star.

Please check your 1/4" seam allowance.

This block will not go together if you are not

accurate, but well worth the effort.

happy stitching jenni



Winter Solstice

The shortest day is behind us, does that mean

the worst of winter is behind us. I think so, I'm

not a fan of walking home from work in the almost

dark. It will still be cold, very cold, but the days will

be slowly drawing out.

My sewing this week has been more hand quilting

of jane, I've started on the borders but what to do with

the alternate triangles? Worry about that when I get there.

Another charity quilt quilted, thanks again to

Sue for hand sewing the binding down.

Two more cranes for my peace crane

quilt.

The dark dreary weather doesn't help my photos

at all, but that is behind us for another year, or

leaving us slowly.

happy stitching jenni

 

Back from the quilter

Once upon a time has returned from the quilter,

has a binding and is hanging in the shop.

Once again Sharron has done an amazing job,

If only  my photos could show the quilting.

Great work Sharron thanks.

happy stitching jenni





Useless Bay

Interesting name for a very useful block

Useless bay is this weeks sampler block

sorry about the color but Chris's block is the usual

bright while mine is more reproduction.

You should be able to make all your block now

to make your very own "sampler with a difference"

happy stitching jenni 



Milestone

I've finally done it!!!

The centre of dear jane is done.

now only the border to do, 52 triangles, 56 alternate

triangles, 4 corners and a scollop border, sounds alot

but the end in in sight.

I've still been sewing my peace cranes this week,

another 2 closer to the 98 I need.

happy stitching jenni



Mystery Quilt

Saturday was the day for our mystery quilt

workshop, after much cutting and a little

last minute fabric buying we could get started.

10 ladies worked very solidly over the day with

lots of sewing, cross cutting and some more sewing

to acheive some great results.

Sharon did really well with her green,

I'm having lots of trouble uploading photos today

so I'll just skip forward a bit to 12 blocks together

with sashing and corner stones. Looking forward to show

and tell. Julieand Marg's brighst, Shannahs retro, Ruth and Hillary

with opposite colour ways and my favorite colour red done by Lyn.

happy stitching Jenni 



Waterwheel

This weeks sampler quilt block is

waterwheel, 6" or 12".

We had a great show and tell,

Judy's jelly roll quilt,

Pam's chooky table cloth,

Rhonda's hidden wells that she has done an amazing

job of the quilting. We must keep practising and take our time.

and Shannah's huge drunkards path. Made from her own

hand dyed fabrics.

happy stitching jenni





This weeks stitching

This weeks activities

have seen my tumbling blocks come out

of the box again, progressing at a slow but steady

pace.

some sock  knitting, to give my hands some

 different exercise. 

And a lovely gift from my friend Gweneth

a thread holder made by her brother,

a kind thought from a kind lady, thanks again Gweneth.

happy stitching jenni 

Knitting

I would like to share with you something else my

little store stocks,

knitting needles, I have recently added

bamboo needles which have been very

popular, helps with the pain of arthritis.

All sorts of yarn are in stock including the new colour

range of  "big baby 4ply"

happy stitching Jenni



Shoo Fly

Our last samplet block for this month is,

shoo fly in either 3" or 6"

don't you just love the secondary pattern when

the blocks are put together.

Only one month to go, can't wait to see what

blocks we have next.

happy stitching jenni



Busy Week

It has been quite a productive week for me,

with 3 charity quilts made.

for the royal childrens hospital in Melbourne

thanks to Sue for hand sewing the binding down for me.

.

some new pots were purchased for the little conifers

given to us by Susan and Martin of Rennie Hotel B&B.

Back to my peace cranes, 2 per week and I'll have them

all done by the end of the year.

Sounds good in theory, reality is a bit different.

and yes a bit more hand quilting of dear jane.

happy stitching jenni