A bit of everything

 

This weeks sewing have been not much of anything

but a little of lots.

starting with the usual 4 peace cranes,

getting close to the end of making cranes,

then on to sashings and corner stones.

But not quite yet.

Then out came the tumbling blocks again.

Slowly growing.

A little bit of machine quilting of the

mystery quilt.

A bit of hand quilting.

Finished the cross hatched applique

border and started on the 2 small borders

then onto the outer half square triangle pieced

border.

 A finish. Only a small one.

A knitted scarf.

A little bit of getting ahead of myself.

Marking a quilt for hand quilting with a stencil

I got at the quilt and craft fair back in July.

My next project.

 

happy stitching jenni

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 



Wide Backs

 

After a bit of a hiccup or two I finally have

some new wide backs to show you.

32 new wide backs

 

two different prints

this one is almost floral

so many great colours

 

and this print is more leaves.

Of course I have a favourite, the deep red

with the leaf print,

perfect for the back of my new york beauty,

how is that for getting ahead of myself.

Not one block finished yet and I'm already

thinking about the backing.

 

happy stitching jenni

Pattern Errors

Most of us would be aware of this issue of

"Australian patchwork and quilting''

with Kim Simpson's quilt on the cover.

 

While flicking though I came across a lovely

reproduction of an antique red and white quilt.

One day I would love to make one. The only way I

am going to get an [almost] antique quilt.

BUT the instructions are wrong.

Please go to www.quiltsinthebarn.bolgspot.com

to read what can happen

 

Yes errors can happen and for a variety of reasons,

from purchased patterns, books, or magazines.

The best we can do is make a test block,

yes it takes time and fabric but it can

save a lot of tears and frustration when things don't

go as planned.

 

happy stitching jenni



50 Shades of Grey

That's the colour of our sky

from almost clear to almost black.

Sooo over winter

only one thing to do,

stay in and sew

 

I've started to hand quilt the applique

border of m medallion quilt.

Starting to become such a long way

around now

One the machine this week I've been playing with

fabric baskets.Quilt as you go fun.

 

Great for storage.

Wool at the moment,but who knows in the future.

 

Only 3 peace cranes this week, don't know why

maybe I forgot how to count.

 

I have started to quilt the mystery quilt.

Quite a large quilt so this could take awhile.

A little every day and hopefully it will be done before I

realise.

 

happy stitching jenni

 

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More Fabric

It just keeps on coming.

I love it, fabric of course.

''winsome'' by Kim Diehl.

this is my favourite of this range,

a brown with tiny blue stars

 

and the print on these is lovely.

This range of 20 different colours of

tone on tones

I can't decide on my favourite

but it is one of the reds.

happy stitching jenni

 



Workshop

Our Saturday sewing day also had enough room

for a workshop  with

Corrie Swart.

10 lucky ladies learnt quilt as you go

 machine sashiko

Everyone had a great day,

with so much learnt.

Just a few samples

Thanks Corrie

A fun technique and we should see some

finished quilts at show and tell soon.

happy stitching jenni 



11 degrees

Our expected top temperature for today is

rain and 11 degrees, any wonder I'm

inside stitching. Spring is supposed to be on it's way,

but I don't feel it.

This weeks stitching has been,

some more hand quilting of my medallion quilt,

still enjoying being under a warm quilt in the

evening.

on the machine, I've done another 4 peace cranes,

getting closer to the end, thinking about cutting

sashings and corner stones.

 But so many blocks could make the layout

a bit of a challenge.

Another finish

The Sampler Quilt

"with a difference"

is finished, quilted and bound with a hanging sleeve.

Getting ready for the quilt show next year.

Can't show the front yet,

show and tell is in November. Amazed that I'm

so far ahead of time.

happy stitching jenni



Fabric

Its been a busy couple of weeks, new fabric everywhere,

unpacking and finding new homes for these lovelies,

planning new quilts in my mind.

"day and night" by Robert Kaufman

"Mademoiselle"

also by Robert Kaufman

24 fantastic tone on tones

"tokyo" for Red Rooster Fabrics

Today's favorite, I always have a favorite. 

These bright spots, so vibrant. 

happy stitching jenni

 

Grand Reveal

I was so late to sewing on Saturday I had

to have my own Show and Tell

So here she is!!!!

Dear Jane finished.

18 months to hand piece,

then a little rest in the cupboard,

 so about a year. 

[ I was sooo over it]

But when I started to hand quilt, I really enjoyed

to journey.

Now I just have to think of her own name.

The back. Just love this fabric.

At sewing I did get to see Helen's quilt

Our mystery quilt from a couple of months

ago, all finished ready for her

grand-daughter. In pink and brown.

Beautiful

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Anna started a quilt for a gift

that have to be finished by the 4th of

September

Good Luck Anna

its looking good so far.

happy stitching jenni



Arctic Blast

This freezing cold snap we are living through

at the moment is good for only one thing.

Staying inside and sewing.

So this week I have,

4 peace cranes.

A set of coasters, quilt as you go, nesting

hexagons.

Finished another pair of socks.

Just love finishing.

I've pulled out a quilt top that has been in the

cupboard for quite some time.

I am enjoying being snuggled under a quilt

again, and hand quilting.

happy stitching jenni



Swiss Chocolate

One of the new fabrics that is in store is called

swiss chocolate.

delicious name and delicious fabric.

My favorite so far from this delivery, but

I still have plenty to unpack.

The range of quilters muslins has

also been extended to over 70 different

colours, and they feel fantastic.

For the 'Sylvias Bridal Quilt' ladies

some Elm Creek Quilts: Anneke's Collection

by Jennifer Chiaverini.

This fabric is a bit of fun.

Chooks Cows Pigs Ducks and Sheep

I just need to think of a project for it.

happy stitching jenni



Saturday sewing

Saturday saw us on the road again, this

time to the Murray river quilters Quilt in, in

Wodonga

A lovely day of stitching, so many beautiful

quilts for show and tell, some just back from showcase in

Melbourne.

All the quilts from "in the frame" challenge were

on display with all the stories behind each

quilts.

A wonderful raffle quilt, with all

proceeds going to Parkinsons Albury Wodonga

happy stitching jenni  



Sneak peek

Dear Jane is FINISHED.

Binding and sleeve completed ready to hang, here is a tiny

sneak peek.

Just a little look, more later.

I'm thinking with one major finish

there should be more, so the next project to

be tackled could be the peace quilt.

so another 4 blocks this week,

or maybe I could start something new!

One the train to Melbourne [to the quilt show]

I finished knitting some socks

or maybe I should finish the other pair of socks

I have on the go.

happy stitching jenni