Wednesday, October 31

Catch up

 
 
A bit of a catch up on what I've been sewing,
or at least playing with.
ALL of the peace cranes are finally finished.
I've enjoyed making them, but they do take a long time.

 
Next came the placement of the blocks,
this also take me a long time.
Can't have two that are similar together,
or even close.
 
 
Then the cutting of  sashing, cornerstones and borders.
Some blue and some assorted asian fabrics,
again I had to have a good variety of colours and prints.
A new cutting blade makes all the difference,
why do we leave it so long between changes.
 
 
Now just to get to the sewing machine,
sounds easy.
 
happy stitching jenni
 


Monday, October 29

Back to normal

 
The sale is over so it's back to normal,
what ever that is.
 
New fabric arriving all the time.
 
 
 
 A great pooh bear panel with tigger. 
 
 
Three co-ordinating fabrics.
 
 
happy stitching jenni


Monday, October 22

SALE CONTINUES

 
The SALE continues
 
One week to go of the

sale

until 12 o'clock on
Saturday  27th of October
 
ALL PATCHWORK FABRIC $10.00 mt
 
ALL FAT 1/4S $2.00 EACH
 
20% OFF ALL QUILT BACKING
 
20% OFF ALL DRESS FABRIC
 
SELECTED ITEMS 1/2 MARKED PRICE
 
happy stitching jenni
 


Wednesday, October 10

Tin Love

 
Yes I have a love of tins. With new tins like these
from Gutermann, how could anyone blame me.
 
 
3 different designs and colours
 
 
These would make a great gift,
or even a special treat for yourself.
 
 
happy stitching jenni
 
 
 
 
 

Monday, October 8

10 Good Reasons

 
10 Good Reasons To Buy Fabric
 
 
1.      It insulates the cupboard where it is kept
2.     It keeps the economy moving. It is my duty
to support cotton farmers, textile mills and
quilt shops.
3.     It is less expensive and more fun than
psychiatric care.
4.     I'm participating in a contest - the one who dies
with the most fabric wins.
5.     It keeps without refrigeration, you don't have to
cook it to enjoy it you never have to feed it,
change it, wipe its nose or walk it.
6.     Because I'm worth it.
7.     Like dust, it's good for protecting previous
empty spaces in the house, like the ironing
board, the laundry basket and the dining room
table.
8.     It's not immoral, illegal or fattening. It calms the
nerves, gratifies the soul and  makes me feel
good.
9.     Because it's on sale.
9.     Buy it now before your husband retires and goes
with you on all your shopping trips.
 
happy stitching jenni

Thursday, October 4

Charity Quilts

 
Ruth and Margot have been very busy
making quilts for the Corowa Hospital Nursing Home.
 
 
This is one that I have quilted
 
 
and this is another.
 
I've lots count of how many quilts these two
busy ladies have made.
Pactchworkers are just the nicest people,
giving up so much of their time, energy
and fabric for so many worth while
causes.
 
happy stitching jenni
 


Tuesday, October 2

Long Weekend

 
It's lovely to have a break, a little extra time for
 
 
Pinning the next hand quilting project, but
 I won't start stitching
until next winter. Finally the weather have changed 
for the better, and it is getting a little warm to be sitting
under a quilt.
Some gardening happened.
I even did some house work, I don't have pictures
but the kitchen drawers are a [little] bit
neater
Finally  the last of the peace cranes are together.
Time to get serious about sashing and borders.
 
happy stitching jenni