Love it.....

Last week I received another postcard... this time from Lin in France...

It is really intricate... there is background writing and stitching and then additional layers of seeds (at least they seem to be empty seed cases to me)... then fine fabric and more stitching.... so much work and detail  ....

I love it.....

My Boys Story quilt top is together now.....

waving in the wind out in the sunshine

...even the lorikeet was having a look (can you see it one the branch?)

I had some help from Kris and Marion at Quilters Angel with the fabric choices - I'm thrilled how they came together

I have some 'robot' flannellette for the backing and I will do a plain binding I think

I love it

I'm rather sad to have finished the top... at least I can still play with it for the quilting

Boys Story is by Anni Downs.... and it is a book with quite a few other projects in it that I would like to do..

This quilt is going to stay at my house.. for when boys come to visit....

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I have long followed Michelle's blog at Raspberry Rabbits and have just loved to see her projects .....

so I couldn't resist her latest book and was so excited when it arrived this week....

Michelle calls her craft Folk Art Fusion and is a different technique....

I love it....

As with books there are lots of projects that I want to do.... think I might start with this one though....

... but I might change my mind????

My hoya plant (given to me by a neighbour) has it's first ever flower....

you can even see the honey drops on those amazing waxy flowers....

I love it....

Righto, Gotto Go... lots to love today....

PATTERN WINNERS....... and more blocks ..............

Thanks so much to all those of you who offered to help in decluttering my sewing room...

Mr Random helped me... and what I did is select a pattern and Mr R chose a name.... once a person got a pattern their name was taken out unless there were no other takers.... just to try and give as many of you a chance for a pattern.....

Now I wish I had a lot more patterns to give out... it hurts me not to give everyone something!!

Stripey Purse - Simone

Rosies Bag - Raelene

Ginger & Spice - Barb

Sashiko Bag - Noela

French Shopping Spree - Sheila

Merry Little Christmas - Linda

Santas Little Helpers - Sisbabe Stitches

Teddy Wallhanging - Linda

Sugar & Spice Cot Quilt - Jeanette

Puppy Dogs Tails Cot Quilt - Debra

Little Red - Sue SA

After The Picnic - Simone

Colour & Carry - Shez
Angel Block - Maria

Please send me your details in an email and I will get these posted off.....

The angel block is still available.... sometimes a single block seems odd but it would be great for a cushion... I made mine into a very pretty candle mat.... GONE 

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...meanwhile... back at the homestead ....

... a robot terrified earthlings ....

.. the dog sat under the trees to contemplate the meaning of life....

... a bloke went fishing....

.... in a deep ocean....

UFO's took on a new meaning....

 ... and moonmen disappeared ....

... another section put together....

 .... so close to a flimsy............. sooooo close........

Righto, Gotto Go....  the last few days of October ....

My Christmas Items ....

thanks Narelle for encouraging us to make Christmassy things.....

This snowy is from Simply Christmas by Gail Pan

and it will make a nice little door hanger ...

... a happy little fellow...

This year my decorating theme is Simple... but Stylish so I have been working on that

Do you remember those machine embroideries that Bev sent me?

well I made a little hanging decoration with one

and a couple of mug rugz

... one for Hubz ....

... and one for me....

simple..... but stylish - what did I tell you?

these will go in the Heritage box to be handed down for future generations 

I wonder what great grandies will think about us?

also I have the borders on my North Pole quilt.....

I love this one... must sort myself out to get it quilted now and add embelishments ...

... if you need some inspiration... go HERE and see what others have made

Righto, Gotto Go....

... only two months to go.. have you made you wish list? ...

Cuddly quilts....

I have cleaned up my drawer of flannel squares.......

2 raggy rugs... soft and cuddly

I spent a few nights snipping the sides and today they had a good wash and a go in the dryer to ruffle up the edges.....

Binding was done in a cotton.... all by machine....

These are perfect for playmats as they are quite well padded and just wash and wash.... can always turn it over if you are worried about baby having a go at the frayed edges....

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.... I have a few more patterns wanting to come and clutter up your space...

#1 - cot quilt

These are just the cutest bears......  one for girls....

#2 cot quilt

... and one for the boys...

#3

... and a lovely doll .... 

# 4

... another cot quilt... I made this for grandiegirl Chloe....

#5

.. and this pattern I won and made two of these folders.. they are well used by grandiegirls...

Please let me know in your comments the numbers of  any you fancy and I will add your name to the draw....

Righto Gotto Go..... sewing, sewing.....

Bags are next....

A follow on from my pattern clean out I started yesterday 

I have made all of these bags.... 

These are all orginal patterns that I bought/was gifted 

Let me know if you would like to go in the draw to rehouse one or more of these.... just give me the numbers of any you fancy and I will draw at the end of the week....

#1

Pattern brought from Quilt Craft shop...

smallish purse 20cm wide and 10.5cm high

#2 Rosies Bag (Jenny of Elefantz design)

#3 Ginger and Spice

#4 from Chandlers Cottage- try your hand at a bit of Sashiko....

#5 French Shopping Spree by Tag Along Teddies

(I have this bag and use it loads) - perfect for that charm pack you have been wondering what make with

Righto, Gotto Go ..... want to trace out some stitcheries today

Postcards and Patterns to go .....

I showed you my lovely 'fall' postcard I received from Linda in Canada over HERE....

Linda has now received mine so I can show what I made...

... quilted leaves on batik background....

Linda was so kind and sent me a surprise... a Spring themed card for our downunder season...

I love it... thanks so much Linda and what an amazingly lovely thought...

... now I saw Peg was doing some 'unhoarding'.... and last night I did a bit of a clean up of a pattern file (I will share a little secret... patterns is my hoarding problem) 

These are a few patterns that I have either used or not used ...

Anyway... please feel free to comment if there is one or two or three or four that you would like....

#1

#2

#3

(single block)

#4

door knob hanger and wallhanging (22 x 14")

I will do a draw of names at the end of the week if there are more than one taker for any pattern

.. if there are no takers.. they will live in my file.. forever and ever...

... I have been doing some sewing... I am doing a flower mini quilt for a swap... it's finished ....  

Righto, Gotto Go....