Wednesday, July 24, 2013

Oh Dear ......

Quilt club was yesterday.... we had show and tell ...

I just love this Dear Jane quilt that was shown....


Lyn, the maker of this amazing quilt, hand and machine pieced blocks and then hand quilted the entire quilt.... it is a very big quilt... easily over the sides of a king size bed....

Lyn has been working on this beauty for 2 years

there is so much to look at... could spend hours and hours

... I am able to say with confidence that I was there when the last stitches were added.....

I worked on my Scandinavian Rose block... I got the twirl and the circle at the bottom done ....


it's hard to get much done when people are discussing edible underwear (????????????) 

... and I got to stroke and pat the quilt... that is Lyn ... I was trying to see if I could tuck it in my bag....


When I got home my new pattern by Michelle had arrived... I have so enjoyed her alphabet and couldn't resist the Christmas alphabet she has just done ... now to plan things to make...


... I am still working on my little secret project... adding a bit of bling now...


... and this little parcel needs to go in the post ....


Righto, Gotto Go.... it's a new day to play.... 

29 comments:

Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird Quilting said...

Nice try Fiona...you would of needed a very big bag then.LOL All of your projects are coming along so nicely, you certainly have been a very busy bee.

Anonymous said...

lots of lovely things there Fiona and you are so funny,love your sense of humor ,that quilt is amazing and your parcel looks very exciting,have a lovely day my friend.xx

Mistea said...

Nice quilt you tried to snaffle. Love the dramatic colours.
Pretty bling on your secret project.
Enjoy playing with your fabric and stitches.

Lyn said...

Lots of lovely things in this post and such a striking quilt..mmm a big bag would come in handy at that show and tell..what sort of fabrics did Lyn use?? are there a lot of solids or just small prints??

Jennifer said...

You would need a huge bag for that quilt! It's a very interesting colour scheme too. Love the bling on your secret project!

Sharon - Lilabelle Lane said...

OMG that Dear Jane is stunning. I too would just stand there and go over it, seeing something different every time. Looking forward to seeing what your secret project is. hugs

Cheryll said...

You would probably need two bags for that wonderful quilt! Good try though! Love Michelle's NOEL pattern too... wonder what you'll make??? :)

bettsylyn (Lynda) said...

Your secret project is going to be fabulous. I can' t wait to see what people think of it when it is finished. You certainly have had a wonderful quilts time. Lovely to see you last Saturday.

Jane said...

Love that gift card, and I can't wait to see the reveal on that quilting, looks better every time we see it

Susan said...

It's a beautiful quilt, I can see why you wanted to take it home with you. Lovely stitchery.

Unknown said...

Seeing all of these dear janes, makes me feel inspired to get my farmers wife out again, I have not touched it for 6 months.

Sisbabestitches said...

Stunning quilt, surely you could just borrow it- like for a lifetime maybe, lol.

creations.1 said...

Just walking out with it would have worked better Fiona - wouldn't look like you were trying to be sneaky!! your secret project looks very interesting...

debbie said...

Your stitching is beautiful, as always. xx debbie

Susan said...

That is stunning - I do so admire people who get a Dear Jane finished. Your secret sewing look s wonderful...I think I could pass on the conversation about edible undies though!!

Michelle Ridgway said...

I fancy that Dear Jane quilt too. I can see why you tried to snaffle it away. Love your sneaky peek.
Hugs xx

Karen said...

The Dear Jane quilt is wonderful! I admire all who take on that task!
Lovely to see all your stitching, too.

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

The DJ is stunning.....lovely secret project....

Cardygirl said...

Gorgeous stuff...the DJ is fabulous!

Fairy Floss Stitches said...

That Dear Jane quilt is stunning!..I'd like to snaffle it too!...your work is also stunning!

Christine M said...

Lyn's quilt is amazing!

Sheila said...

You should have brought a bigger bag ,lol, that quilt is amazing :-) Love the sneak peak of your secret project and the pincushion ? you are sending is sweet. Hugs Sheila

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

I think I would've tried to see if that quilt would fit in my bag too!

Maria said...

Congratulations Lyn on completeing your gorgeous Dear Jane Quilt.
My is still in the book....
Nice redwork Fiona and lucky recipient of your beautifully wrapped parcel.

Melody said...

Amazing quilt. I just ordered this from Michelle too.

regan said...

Fiona....is your little secret project like a Cindy Needham piece? I'm about to take her classes at our state show this weekend! I'm so excited! Yours is gorgeous...can't wait for you to post about it! :o)

Lin said...

I love the Dear Jane and it's border works really well. Also love your 'secret project'. Am intrigued and the stitching is beautiful.

Wendy said...

The quilt is stunning, I can see why you wanted to take it home! Your stitchery is beautiful, hugs Wendy

Noela said...

Gorgeous quilt Fiona. I can't blame you trying to hide it in your bag. Yes, what to make with the Xmas Alphabet. Hugs.....

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