A Little Lost

I've lost my way a little this week,

I just do not know where the 

time has gone, but I have still managed

to get some stitching time.

keeping up with my "star a day" challenge.

been playing around with the layout

of new york beauty, I think this is it,

 or maybe a couple of changes to come.

and the hand quilting bug has bitten so 

 most other things will come to a stop or 

at least a slow. This quilt top [table topper] is only small

so should be done in the next couple of weeks.

happy stitching jenni

Inspiration no.2

Some more eye candy to keep

us inspired to create, maybe that will

inspire somebody else.

a bit of Hawaiian applique

one my list for one day, a long way down the list.

this is only to be dreamt about.

something a little closer to home,

 new york beauty,

 mine is on it's way, little by little, 

it will be finished one day.

happy stitching Jenni

This week

A report of this weeks sewing,

yet another 7 stars

Large beanie finished with enough yarn

left over for a small one. Lucky I have such a

small head.

These 1'' hexagons that I was piecing were packed

away because I didn't know what I was doing with

them,. Out of the cupboard they came, one last

 border sewn on, a good press, pin basted ready

to hand quilt.

I think this should make a great cover

for my sewing cabinet, if my 

machine ever gets put away.

happy stitching jenni

Inspiration no.1

Some picture from AQC that I

forgot to show you, of quilts that caught my eye.

lovely 4" blocks. red and white!!!

thousands of tiny pieces

amazing applique

3 dimension applique

I would love to have a go at something like this

red I love this

wow all yo-yos

a closer look, just amazing

happy stitching jenni

My Sewing

This weeks sewing has been

another 7 stars,

I know it's boring for you but I'm

enjoying them.

The borders or on the 

english paper pieced tumbling stars,

ready to be pin basted and quilted,

I'm glad this is closed to finished. 

Not my favourite technique, but I am

pleased I gave it a go.

Short and sweet this week but I have achieved

 quite a bit.

happy stitching jenni 

Saturday Sewing

This months sewing day seemed to 

come around very quickly, maybe we have 

all been very busy.

This month we had a guest speaker

Lisa

very interesting

I am very impressed with her fun quilt

1001 dalmatians

click on picture for a closer look

and the back

just as good as the front

and to think she might cut it up to make

4 quilts out of it for her grandchildren.

It certainly is big enough.

more show and tell

This is Hilary's braid quilt, all from her stash

and not a dent in it.

another beauty from Noreen

Well done Marg another bargello

you will be our bargello champion soon.

happy stitching jenni

Catch Up

I have not had my laptop this week

 so no blogging

A catch up of my week, just a little late.

7 stars, of course

a bit of reading

a bit of knitting. One beany finished

and another started. To keep the winter chills

away on early morning or late evening

walks

another bag finished. Am I turning into somebody?

A bag lady perhaps.

happy stitching jenni

In the post

The post has arrived and it's not one of those 

window envelopes, it's a parcel just for me.

A book I ordered from

 Threadbear in Caslemaine.

Primarily quilts by Di Ford.

so much inspiration

so many patterns

lovely reading

and even if I never make a quilt from this 

book it will be a favourite for 

a long time.

happy stitching jenni 

Week 21

I can hardly believe it been 21 weeks since 

I started my

'star a day' 

challenge.

147 days 147 stars, At times it has been a

struggle but now I'm in a routine and am really

enjoying to journey.

This weeks stars

To  prove I really am doing

what I say I am, all  blocks and alternate

 blocks together.

Over 120cm or 48" square, so far.

Other sewing this week,

a new bag. Inspiration came from AQC

favorite fabric used for the lining, I even

 put in two pockets.

While tidying up I found this almost

complete quilt top. Only a few diamonds

and half diamonds to go, then borders.

Why when I'm so close would I pack it up 

and put is away?

This week I  would like to finish the english paper

piecing, cut the borders and hopefully

get them sewn on.All the pieces were folded 

up together so I won't waist time looking for anything.

happy stitching jenni