It is officially Autumn here now... I am looking forward to some cooler temperatures - especially at night time.... this last summer has been particularly brutal....
Australia is out of toilet paper!!! for some reason people are buying it up like mad in fear of coronavirus... doesn't make sense to me at all - we make it here, the virus doesn't give you the squirts ….. oh well.... whatever blows your hair back...
Being March I decided to put some plans in place for my crafting....
I am going to continue with putting tumblers together.....
This is my second top this size... and I am working on some little ones....
There are far more tumblers than I thought I had... I will get 3 of these size and 3 little ones using up the lighter fabric in between... then a couple of any colours together.
Any ideas of where quilt tops can be sent to be made up for some charity. I'm not sure when I will get to quilting so if someone takes in tops I would be happy to send.... otherwise there might be a wait.... My personal preference is an ongoing need (as opposed to a one off supply) I have somewhere I send small baby quilts already.
I have joined in with the Sunday Stitchers on their Facebook UFO challenge..... this month is #1 which is my Wings quilt top.
I have all 4 borders of elongated hexagons together....
… and 4 little butterflies for the corners sewn.....
We have until the 15th of March and then a new number will be chosen.....
This months WOOFA project is to be my Black and White scrappy curved blocks....
I'm not really sure how it will come together.... but the scraps are being used and a bigger piece of bright green that I had....
I am going to work steadily on my Field Journal blocks.... and try and do at least one a week... if not more...
Getting some practice with stem stitch....
… and some more... with French knots....
I love these delicate pictures.... and sew once a month with a couple of friends who are doing the same project... we are all at different stages and it keeps us all motivated.
I have had these pretty fabrics in my stash for a while... there were 25 blocks and I cut them all down to 10"...
This month I want to sew them together then cut it all up again.....
You’ll be kept busy with all your projects. I love your stitcheries.
ReplyDeleteThose blocks at the end are pretty ... look forward to seeing what you make with them. Quilt tops can be sent to the Aussie Heroes Quilts & Laundry Bags to be gifted to defence force personell serving overseas. They do need to be a particular size to fit the bunks, but their website has all the deets. Happy stitching! :0) Bear Hugs! KRIS xx
ReplyDeleteI like those black and white fabrics......have made two black and white quilts with another one percolating in my brain.....
ReplyDeleteYou must have cut a gazilion tumblers!.Maybe Project Linus?
ReplyDeleteI know the Quilters Store do charity quilts. you could contact them?
love the stitchery with the tiny french knots.
Oh dear, not toilet paper, lol - my hubby buys it in bulk, not sure why but he likes to have tons of stuff on hand. Your projects are so gorgeous, really love those flower stitcheries!!! Enjoy!
ReplyDeleteSo many gorgeous projects Fiona!
ReplyDeleteI love the stitcheries, so delicate and vintage
Good luck finding a destination for your quilt tops
Your embroidery is stunning, the colours are spot on. This is a nice hand project to do in a group, much easier then lugging a machine to an outing! I would contact your local guild to see if they have a list of anyone taking quilt tops.
ReplyDeletehttps://sewmanyquiltstoolittletime.blogspot.com this lady, Jan Mac, is collecting quilts and quilt tops for people who have been affected by the bushfires Fiona , you can see what she is doing on her blog. She seems to be doing this year in year out.
ReplyDeleteYou have lots to wonderful projects on the go Fiona, your stitcheries are beautiful.
Lots of lovely projects on the go there. Loving that black, white and green curved one.
ReplyDeleteOH. MY. Sizzling bacon!! That rose is gorgeous! And the one after is FABulous! Love your work. So many quilts coming together. Whoot. You're burning the sewing machine. Love your butterflies. Mmm ... it will be so nice all together; I can't wait. Enjoy! ;^)
ReplyDeleteYour stitcheries are just so lovely! And I like the direction you're going with the black/white/green pieces. Very fun! I know places in the US that will take your unquilted tops, but I'm sure you'd rather find someplace local.
ReplyDeleteMore beautiful work and I do like the tumbler blocks. I have the die cutter for them, a future quilt.
ReplyDeleteHere is is masks and gloves, I just stay home and stay outdoors, not worth going in stores if I don't have to.
Debbie
Yes Jan Mac from Oz Comfort Quilts does take any tops, orphan blocks etc which she finishes this time for the bushfire folk...but i've donated to her since 2009 and she has many great charities she donates too.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful work on your stitcheries ... hmm! OK sew the blocks together and then cut up ????
Sounds like a fun month ahead of you. I like the variety of projects you are working on. I love your Wings work - must get mine underway.... Your Field Journal stitcheries are looking gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteLots on the go again Fiona. I love that green with the black and white. Gorgeous butterflies and hexagons. What is it about toilet paper! The UK seems to run out at the drop of a hat/virus/brexit etc. Doesnt seem to be the same problem here in France. Enjoy Maarch. xx
ReplyDeleteI am loving your field journal blocks!
ReplyDeleteThere's a lady down south who has a blog called Sew many quilts-too little time. She's collecting quilts & blocks to be donated to bush fire victims. She puts the blocks together & also quilts any flimsies people send.
ReplyDeleteYou have a busy time planned. I am loving seeing the field journal embroiders. They are all so delightful.
ReplyDeleteYou must have a mountain of tumblers if can can predict that many projects as a result. I will watch those grow.
The black and white looks really interesting, too, especially with the pop of green.
Good luck with all the project plans - and the search for toilet paper! Haha!