When Hubz and I went on holiday I took some blocks to applique..... over Easter I put the blocks together and sewed the last of the applique....
This is a design by Toni from Red Boots Quilt Company...
I had some white on white fabric which I used for the background and the polar bears... it gives a little bit of texture to the look which I quite like ...
The blue stars was left over fabric from my aeroplane quilt and I only bought a bit of the darker blue border .. the rest was 'scraps'
... and I used some of my felted wool blanket for the warm scarves and caps....
... and some tiny buttons for eyes .....
I will need to buy some backing.....
Of course I have done a bit of handstitching... these are the Christmas hexagons by Michelle....
they are on some white on white snowflake fabric with quilting wadding as stabilizer
I am doing these in redwork (DMC 221) with a little accent of silver (metallic thread is a nightmare to sew with????)
... and I did a shop sample for The Quilters Angel... this is Sleepover bag by Melly McNeice...
.. a bit of a challenge to make because of the size and shape.. but a great learning experience and I love the result.... it does hold better than my picture shows....
Such awesome Autumn weather at the moment.. the temperatures are just perfect... last evening these paragliders came over my house and off into the sunset.... what fun ...
... and another picture of my quilt top....
... just because ....
It looks a bit like I am doing advertising... I'm not.... I love my sewing ... but I couldn't do it without the lovely designers and their amazing patterns... and I think it's only fair to acknowledge them
Righto, Gotto Go.... must deliver that bag before I am tempted to keep it...
I love your polar bear, he looks ready for winter. I think it's great to acknowledge designers, or even other bloggers who have sparked an idea.
ReplyDeletethat is such a fun quilt top - Toni's patterns are so cute. Love your sleepover bag. I have made 4 of them now and each time I say that is the last but...... The challenge is worth the work and the bag holds soooo much. It looks very striking in those fabrics.
ReplyDeleteThose polar bears are just gorgeous Fiona. Lovely stitcheries too.
ReplyDeletethe quilt makes me thing of a good book, hot choc drink and pj's
ReplyDeletelove it ...I also like thread #221two great minds think a like chuckle
the quilt makes me thing of a good book, hot choc drink and pj's
ReplyDeletelove it ...I also like thread #221two great minds think a like chuckle
hi Fiona they are very very cute,your hexies are looking good and i love the bag i have that pattern and fabric for it but havent made it yet,hope it isnt to hard,hope you have a lovely evening Fiona.xx
ReplyDeleteLooking lovely up your way Fiona. I think I would prefer to admire the paragliders from the ground than be up there with them.
ReplyDeleteVery nice sewing...as always.
Oh how cute are those polar bears! Love your bag too. The hexies are progressing well. Have fun xx
ReplyDeleteLove your polar bears. So cute. Love the stitcheries. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteQuilt is very cute and done lucky person will live that bag it's amazing.
ReplyDeleteYour polar bears are amazing!! Love them! The bag is wonderful too and the hexies, you have been busy!!
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Your Polar bear quilt is so cute, lovely hexies and the bag is amazing...
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy lately, Fiona. Love your bears :-) and your gorgeous little hexagon stitcheries! The bag also looks like a great size. I love the thimble from the previous post - beautiful and very clever!!
ReplyDeleteYour polar bears quilt top is so cute! I love it! :0)
ReplyDeleteBrilliant quilt! I have just bought 2 of Toni's patterns - the bunny ones would you believe! Are the little hexies going to be ornaments or are you making them up into a quilt or cushion? ~the bag is fabulous, is the bit on the side so you can fill it more?
ReplyDeleteLove the quilt... gorgeous polar bears... and you are so right what would we do without our designers and their patterns xxx
ReplyDeleteAwesome quilt! What a great job you did.
ReplyDeleteLove all your projects. It's important to keep your hands busy while on vacation. And it's a good thing to acknowledge designers.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is lovely. Love the polar bears so cute and the bag is great, not sure how you could give it up!
ReplyDeleteOh I love that quilt , a happy quilt and the bag is awesome and looks complicated to make . Fantastic job on both ! Hugs Sheila
ReplyDeleteGreat projects and the Xmas stitchery's are cute. The bag looks great and I love the colours.
ReplyDeleteYes, metallic thread is a pain..but sometimes its just needed...
ReplyDeleteGorgeous fabrics in the bag.
Such cute polar bears - must check out Toni.
love your polar bear quilt top, it's gorgeous!!
ReplyDeletevery cute stitching and a lovely bag.
Your polar bear quilt is such fun, makes me smile to look at it...metallic thread is painful but have you tried using Thread Heaven on it, it's a thread conditioner, really makes a difference...your Melly bag is great, love the fabric choices...
ReplyDeleteYour quilt looks amazing!! Love the fabrics in it.
ReplyDeleteAnd the stitcheries are delightful, too. Yes, I struggle with metallic thread, too.
The bag looks good. It is a great way to try a pattern.
Very cute quilt Fiona and love your hexies
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous. You have done a great job. Love your hexies. Oh my gosh I am loving that bag. I have been looking for a pattern to make an over night bag. Thank you so much for sharing.
ReplyDeleteHugs
donna
That quilt is so cute Fiona....totally agree with you about the metallic thread!
ReplyDeleteI love the polar bear quilt.. Love the projects the Red Boot Company come up with... so cute... I want to make them all. Yours is just fabulous and a great idea using the red wool. That bag is GORGEOUS... oh so love it. You are so clever xx
ReplyDeleteHi Fiona,
ReplyDeleteanother test run, still trying to fix issues! aahhgghhfingers crossed this works.
Gorgeous, gorgeous quilt, the polar bears are so fun and I love the wool for their accessories!! Hugs Wendy
ReplyDeletepretty nice blog, following :)
ReplyDeleteFun quilt Fiona and I love that bag! xx
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun quilt Fiona - you've done a superb job as always - I totally think it's the right thing to do, acknowledge the designer, I often go check out their other designs if there is a link provided on a blog...
ReplyDeleteOh I am loving the fabrics on that bag. Do you know if they have it kitted up ...... me thinks I need one .... one just like yours :o) hugs
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