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Saturday, July 19, 2014

Friday Night Sew In

Thanks again to the wonderful Wendy ... did you have one of her lovely apple cream pastry goodies?  We had a bit of lamb done in the slow cooker with a glass of beer of course....

Yesterday was cold and windy... perfect for indoors and I had "The Good Wife" and "Chicago Fire" to catch up on..... I tell you... it is tough when it's cold in Queensland!!!!

... so a few more stars are done..... it's beginning to look like "MERRY CHRISTMAS"


... thought I would show you the size of these stars.....  (I thought they were littler!)
(61/2" ruler)


I had finished off the quilting from last week and wanted to play with my mini feathers... a 6" square quilted
this is a shiny stretchy fabric I have placed on double sided pellon ...

Now I can hear "Why?" and "What"  - I have no idea but I like doing them....


I cut and started to sew my Hello World fat quarter bundle.... 10" squares... 


... and that was Friday.... woke up to a goodly frost this morning and ice on the birdbath... queensland birds don't understand about ice skating poor things.... but it does mean it's going to be an outstanding day....

Righto, Gotto Go... whatever you do I hope it's a load of fun....

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44 comments:

  1. kiwikidJuly 19, 2014 at 9:24 AM

    Your stars are beautiful Fiona
    and your quilting is amazing - I love you do it just because!! I am sitting here grinning at skating birds!!! Our birds are quite used to that in the winter! :-) Hello World looks lovely too.
    xx

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  2. CheryllJuly 19, 2014 at 9:32 AM

    Looks like a successful Friday...
    Yes an a cold wind blowing here today... I DON'T like it! But it's great for indoor activities like sewing... so I guess I AM happy! :)

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  3. sunnyJuly 19, 2014 at 9:49 AM

    I love your stars! You're doing a beautiful job with them Sorry to hear it's so cold there. It's just now Friday night here, so I must go start stitching.

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  4. ChristineJuly 19, 2014 at 9:50 AM

    I think 6 inch quilts make perfect sense! Your swag is coming along beautifully and I look forward to seeing how Hello World comes out.
    Did you pour some hot water in the birdbath so the birdies could have a lovely warm bath?

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  5. TerryJuly 19, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    I love your stars...they look fabulous! :0)

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  6. AnonymousJuly 19, 2014 at 10:01 AM

    Hi Fiona such lovely work you have done i love the stars and now i am picturing your birds ice skating on the bird bath,lol,enjoy your weekend my lovely friend.xx

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  7. Show and TellJuly 19, 2014 at 10:26 AM

    That cold is coming off our snow.....Lol! I love your Christmas starts they are adorable....Look forward to seeing what you do with them x

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  8. ChantalJuly 19, 2014 at 10:39 AM

    That is a fabulous little 6" quilt. The design in the middle is so cute surrounded by the big feathers. It looks like it was stamped on copper. Love it and love the stitchery stars too. Stay warm.

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  9. JeanetteJuly 19, 2014 at 11:34 AM

    Love the stars Fiona. Got my pattern out to trace them out but babysitting has gotten in the way. :).
    Hugs, xx

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  10. JenniferJuly 19, 2014 at 11:43 AM

    Frost and skating birds here again this morning too.......yesterday was perishing cold. Your stars are definitely much larger than they seem at first glance, aren't they!

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  11. CathJuly 19, 2014 at 11:46 AM

    I am loving those stars more and more everytime I see them. It must have been really cold up on the range considering how cold and windy it was down here in Brisbane yesterday.

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  12. RosieJuly 19, 2014 at 11:47 AM

    Sounds like yummy food, good movies and wonderful projects at your place last night!

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  13. WoolenSailsJuly 19, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    That is definitely going to be a piece your christmas visitors will notice and admire.

    Debbie

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  14. MelanieJuly 19, 2014 at 11:58 AM

    Love the stars they look beautiful. x

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  15. MelodyJuly 19, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    Love those little stars. Should look brilliant at Christmas time.

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  16. marinaJuly 19, 2014 at 1:44 PM

    those stars sure are multiplying! they look amazing.
    so much detail in your quilting sample. Great start on your hello world quilt.
    hope the frost eases up for you

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  17. JaneJuly 19, 2014 at 3:13 PM

    A lovely quilt in the making, and as always, a great quilting sample, love it

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  18. SusanJuly 19, 2014 at 3:21 PM

    You poor Queenslanders will be freezing! Your stars are lovely, I thought they were smaller too. And your quilting is outstanding, you're getting very good.

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  19. KarenJuly 19, 2014 at 3:28 PM

    Yes, the one thing about your cold nights is you can usually guarantee a beautiful day will follow.
    You may have to make little booties for the birds!
    Your stars are looking wonderful. You can play word games with them, now.
    Love seeing you playing with your quilting!

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  20. Peg - Happy In QuiltingJuly 19, 2014 at 3:36 PM

    You had a good night.....the stars are so cute...

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  21. SusanJuly 19, 2014 at 4:07 PM

    I hope you put some hot water in the bird bath!! the stars look wonderful.

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  22. MisteaJuly 19, 2014 at 4:31 PM

    Lots of fun at your place. Skating birds.. haha.
    Lovely stars you're making and that is serious quilting magic.
    Enjoy your sunshine.

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  23. HelenJuly 19, 2014 at 4:35 PM

    Terrific Friday sewing..... love the Christmas stars.

    Helen

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  24. Christine MJuly 19, 2014 at 4:56 PM

    Your stars look wonderful, Fiona.

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  25. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird QuiltingJuly 19, 2014 at 4:59 PM

    Love love love your quilting...and those stars look fabulous.

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  26. Michelle RidgwayJuly 19, 2014 at 5:15 PM

    Beautiful stars and your quilting is of course... Fabulous! Poor wee birdies!

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  27. LynJuly 19, 2014 at 6:26 PM

    Love the stars and the feathers are beautiful..those frosts can mean a chilly start to the day

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  28. KERYN BJuly 19, 2014 at 6:28 PM

    Love your stars Fiona. Cold in Queensland your poor love...come down to Victoria today was only a 5 layer day and that was inside!!

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  29. Helen July 19, 2014 at 6:31 PM

    Beautiful stars that will make a fantastic banner :)

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  30. retdairyqueenJuly 19, 2014 at 6:51 PM

    Those stars are beautiful and your quilting is stunning
    If you have ice on the bird bath imagine what it is like here xx

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  31. KaHollyJuly 19, 2014 at 7:55 PM

    I just love, love, love those stars. And your feather quilting, stunning. If I keep practicing, maybe I can do it, too!! Keep warm!

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  32. MarilynJuly 19, 2014 at 8:52 PM

    You are progressing beautifully with the gorgeous stars. (they are much bigger than I had imagined). Love your "just because" feathers. Poor birds having to learn to ice skate.

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  33. ElyteJuly 19, 2014 at 10:44 PM

    Your star swag is looking very festive. Those stars are larger than I imagined and they will look look lovely decorating your house at Christmas. Well done with the feathers, they look very professional.

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  34. MariaJuly 19, 2014 at 11:29 PM

    Your swag is looking great...
    such lovely little feathers.. AND Why because you can Fiona??
    Yes my BIL lives in Rockhampton and he isn't used the cold there either..

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  35. MaraJuly 20, 2014 at 3:04 AM

    Looks like a very productive Friday.

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  36. barbara woodsJuly 20, 2014 at 8:08 AM

    love your stars reminds me of Christmas

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  37. JaniceJuly 20, 2014 at 8:26 AM

    A very productive day. It all looks terrific.

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  38. AllieJuly 20, 2014 at 9:30 AM

    Pretty pretty pretty....love the awesome feathers....stay warm my friend!

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  39. SandraJuly 20, 2014 at 12:29 PM

    I love your star swag. It is cold and miserable here, perfect weekend for crafting

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  40. AnitaJuly 20, 2014 at 12:43 PM

    Hi Fiona,
    You've been having fun, lots of lovely works going on. I especially love those Christmas hearts, they're sweet.
    Cheers, Anita.

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  41. CherylJuly 20, 2014 at 7:37 PM

    Lovely busy Friday night sewing Fiona. Those cute stars will be worth it

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  42. NoelaJuly 21, 2014 at 8:16 PM

    Lovely stars Fiona. hugs.....

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  43. JosieJuly 22, 2014 at 3:30 AM

    Love the star bunting. A lot of work but so worth it come Christmas. Your quilted feathers are beautiful... there is nothing wrong with doing them just because you like them :o) Can't wait to see what Hello World turns into.....xxx

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  44. BarbJuly 25, 2014 at 1:57 PM

    I just love your stars, is there a pattern?

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