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Thursday, August 28, 2014

A pretty flimsy....

My bluebirds blocks have made it into a flimsy this week


... just delightful little stitcheries .... they are in months with Australian celebrations so we have:-

Australia Day (January)
Valentines Day (Feb)
Easter (March) though it is often in April
Anzac Day - April
Mothers Day - May
Queens Birthday - June 
Winter - July
Friendship Day - August (to be honest I didn't know about this one!)
Wattle Day - September
Halloween - October
Melbourne Cup - November
Christmas - December

I am thinking about how to do the quilting... I don't want to stitch over the embroidered parts .....

(designed by Christine)

I stitched up the little extra bluebird pattern for a label

  
.... meanwhile my dog made a good subject for a bit of fun ....


.... Righto, Gotto Go....  have a lovely rest of the week...

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32 comments:

  1. Christine MAugust 28, 2014 at 2:59 PM

    Your flimsy is beautiful, Fiona.

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  2. JenniferAugust 28, 2014 at 3:14 PM

    Fiona, that's really sweet! Now, how many dogs did you say you had again?

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  3. KERYN BAugust 28, 2014 at 5:12 PM

    Sweet quilt Fiona, bet you do an amazing job quilting it. Love your little buddy..

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  4. GrammasheriAugust 28, 2014 at 5:21 PM

    Pretty indeed!

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  5. Outback Crafter - DebraAugust 28, 2014 at 5:42 PM

    It looks wonderful Fiona.
    We really need to convince Christine to release the patterns for us to purchase. I have loved this with it's Australian seasons since I saw the beginning of the stitcheries.

    Well done.

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  6. marinaAugust 28, 2014 at 6:03 PM

    your flimsy looks gorgeous!!
    it has been lovely following the progress on your stitcheries.
    can't wait to see it all quilted.

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  7. MelodyAugust 28, 2014 at 6:08 PM

    This is one of the loveliest designs I have seen and you have done a brilliant job.

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  8. Peg - Happy In QuiltingAugust 28, 2014 at 7:11 PM

    Gorgeous...

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  9. HelenAugust 28, 2014 at 8:00 PM

    Lovely stitcheries, can't wait to see what you decide to do with the quilting.

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  10. SusanAugust 28, 2014 at 8:27 PM

    So pretty, such a delicate finish. I hope your dog is still in one piece!

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  11. KarenAugust 28, 2014 at 9:39 PM

    I think your blue birds are lovely. I like the way you have set the blocks. Looking great.
    And stop teasing the dog!!

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  12. MisteaAugust 28, 2014 at 10:32 PM

    Just Beautiful!

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  13. KaHollyAugust 28, 2014 at 10:35 PM

    How totally sweet is this flimsie!! Kind of innocent looking!

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  14. AnonymousAugust 28, 2014 at 11:15 PM

    Hi Fiona your blocks are beautiful cant wait to see it finished and your poor dog looks like she has been chopped up,lol,enjoy your evening my friend.xx

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  15. MariaAugust 28, 2014 at 11:52 PM

    Lovely bluebird stitcheries. Look forward to seeing the way you quilt it.
    Interesting photos of your dog?

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  16. ElyteAugust 29, 2014 at 12:16 AM

    Beautiful stitcheries Fiona and an extra for the label, a lovely idea. Can't say that I have heard of friendship day either.

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  17. WoolenSailsAugust 29, 2014 at 6:21 AM

    Those look so beautiful in the background and I like how the blue edge gives it a 3D effect.

    Debbie

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  18. JeanetteAugust 29, 2014 at 6:55 AM

    Gorgeous flimsy. Love it. Hugs,xx

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  19. CheryllAugust 29, 2014 at 9:21 AM

    Just gorgeous Fiona. Well done! :)

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  20. Michelle RidgwayAugust 29, 2014 at 9:53 AM

    Truly beautiful xx

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  21. AnonymousAugust 29, 2014 at 12:26 PM

    That turned out so nice and the quilting possibilities are wonderful!!!!!

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  22. NarelleAugust 29, 2014 at 3:35 PM

    Your Bluebirds are just gorgeous! :o)

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  23. JaneAugust 29, 2014 at 6:00 PM

    I do like them being set on point, and the blue frames the stiched designs beautifully

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  24. GinaAugust 29, 2014 at 8:42 PM

    Gorgeous stitcheries. I love how you've sewn them together. The little strip of blue really sets them off xxx

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  25. CherylAugust 29, 2014 at 10:04 PM

    Such a gorgeous design and you've done a beautiful job Fiona

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  26. barb's creationsAugust 30, 2014 at 7:45 AM

    I love the little blue peeper borders or your stitcheries it just sets them off beautifully and the stitcheries themselves are just gorgeous!! We really do need to get Christine to start selling her patterns I for one would certainly purchase this one for myself.....and will you stop dissecting your poor dog lol :) Barb.

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  27. AllieAugust 30, 2014 at 11:32 AM

    OH that takes my breath away - how gorgeous is that. Well done!

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  28. ChristineAugust 30, 2014 at 6:49 PM

    Just for interest:
    http://www.raq.org.au/media-centre/events/international-day-friendship

    http://www.theholidayspot.com/friendship/friendship_day_dates.htm

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  29. ChantalAugust 30, 2014 at 11:11 PM

    It is soooo lovely. Will you stitch it with blue thread? Good luck choosing a pattern.

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  30. SisbabestitchesAugust 31, 2014 at 2:00 PM

    Kaleidoscope puppies! So fun :) I love the assmebled blocks, this will be such a lovely quilt :)

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  31. WendySeptember 1, 2014 at 10:55 AM

    Your bluebirds are gorgeous Fiona, it is going to be such a pretty quilt. xx

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  32. debbieSeptember 2, 2014 at 6:33 PM

    Those blocks are so pretty! Some recent mail at my house mentioned 17 September is Australian Citizenship Day. It will be a very special day for me for sure ;) xx debbie

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