Saturday, September 29, 2018

At last.....


I have finally finished off this wall quilt made with the little houses made from scraps in last years Rainbow Scrap challenge....


… and today whilst I went out to a birthday party Hubz hung it up for me....

...in our laundry area.... 


I felt the need for some 'art' in my laundry... so now we have it!

I have to admit I just love it and now wash day will be more cheerful!  (hmmmm) 

Michelle came visiting up this way this week and we had a lovely time visiting some of the quilty things happening over carnival time.... I didn't take pictures but Michelle has lots so please visit her HERE and HERE to see some of what we saw..... 

She was a little naughty and brought me this sweet gift.... lovely happy fabric and a binding/ribbon holder. Thanks my friend....


Sue has made some lovely fat quarter quilts, you can see one of them HERE  I have this small bundle of fat quarters which has been hiding in a cupboard so I have pulled them out, purchased some plain white and I'm ready to start a new quilt.... I think it will look lovely...


Another friend of mine was sorting her stash and discovered her United Stitcheries bundle.  It has two of each stitchery and the idea was sew one for you and one for a friend.... anyway we are going halves and sewing our own each.…. they are really sweet stitcheries and Sue has already done her first one in the same colours as the card.  I am going for a variegated thread and even found the fabrics I want to put it together with....

The stitchery blocks are only 4 1/2".  Rather gorgeous....


Some time ago I showed my African violet leaves.... and I am excited to announce that some roots are showing..... if you look at the one on the left you can see dinky little roots started.... 


A little bit exciting

I mentioned that I went to a birthday party today.  Kris took some lovely pictures of the occasion and shared them HERE  on her blog..


It was a lovely occasion and the cake was made by one of the party girls.... just magnificent


All those flowers made with butter icing …. gosh so clever and so beautiful....

It tasted good too!

Righto, Gotto Go... all that partying has tired me out!!


19 comments:

gracie said...

Love the new wall quilt...looks fantastic.

Helen said...

Your wallhanging is gorgeous..... great cake.

Doreen said...

That cake is/was beautiful (as are all of you sweet gals!!)! Always fun to gather, take moments together, to 'mark' those special days. Treasured memories that will last...........hugs.........

Jennifer said...

That is the prettiest cake I have ever seen!!! Art in the laundry, what a good idea - something to brighten up wash day.

Chantal said...

Your wall quilt is so beautiful. It sure must be nice in person. I love it. Congratulations! I am happy you told me that the bouquet is a cake. I would have never guess. Gorgeous! Enjoy! ;^)

Deb R said...

its a gorgeous quilt, well done, tis lovely!

Louise said...

I love your little laundry beach houses! That quilt turned out so wonderfully, a happy reminder of warm summer days. And that cake...I had to really peer at it to see the icing! I think it's better to get cake that looks like flowers than flowers that look like cake :)

Michelle Ridgway said...

Really love your beach houses. Looking forward to seeing your new projects. Very pretty fabrics and threads. Thanks for being my quilty companion....had the best day! Wow what a gorgeous cake. Exciting to strike new plants xx

Maria said...

Loving your colourful houses/beachy wall hanging and just perfect for the laundry...
Sew nice to have spent time with Michelle to visit all the beautiful quilty places.
Nice new stitchery project to work on ..
Good luck with the African Violet...

WoolenSails said...

I love how your quilt came out, somewhat traditional and somewhat artsy, and it looks beautiful on the wall. Looks like a fun party and a beautiful cake.

Debbie

Jane said...

I love your houses quilt and it's perfect for that space. It'll make you smile every time you go in there. Your quilt designing looks a little like mine, lol, got to love rough drawings on paper :) happy stitching

Anonymous said...

Hi Fiona wow i love your wallhanging in the laundry ,it does look like a beautiful painting,well done my friend.
Wow that cake is amazing ,it was a shame to cut into it,lol,bet it was lovely xx

Janice said...

The beach houses quilt looks like it was made for the space. It adds a lovely bright splash of colour. Enjoy playing with your new projects.

Allie said...

Your beach houses are just gorgeous, girl, and what a perfect spot to hang it! I would never tire of looking at that! Glad you had lots of vising and parties - sounds like you're set for some great new projects!!!

Lin said...

What a great finish your beach hut quilt is, beautiful. Some nice new projects too. That cake looks amazing. xx

kiwikid said...

Your beach houses look fantastic Fiona..laundry will now be a pleasure!! Good luck with the fat quarter quilt, they come together quickly. Wonderful to spend time with Michelle. Thise stitcheries are pretty. Well done on the leaf sprouting!! You will have a plant before you know it!!

Jeanette said...

Love your hanging, it's just gorgeous. Hugs, xx

Karen S said...

Great finish on your houses quilt. It looks wonderful and fits the spot perfectly where it is hanging.
Good luck with your stitching plans.
And that cake looks amazing!!!

Raewyn said...

Great post full of loveliness. Love your beach huts - how cool that turned out. And your laundry looks like the perfect spot for it too :-)

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