The magpie is very tame now... and likes a meat treat each day.... actually he sings away and then runs to the window or door if either hubz or I go by the room... it's quite funny..... when I am ironing he stands by the window as if to say "can you come and play with me"....
On Friday I wanted to get some of my own sewing done so I finished the quilt job I had on hand and then set myself onto play time...
I already had a bunch of 4 square blocks made....
... so I pulled out the previously embroidered United Stitchers blocks and placed them up....
... and sewed them together and auditioned some fabric for borders....
I had finished these needleturn flowers (for Love quilt) during the week and I cut and sewed strips to make the checkerboard border....
I have decided to add borders as I go.... so these three are now 6 1/2" blocks....
Progress also on Wish You Well BOM.... these were sewn on Tuesday but I pressed and trimmed them... there is still a bunch to stitch on their blocks
These are Augusts embroideries..... (I have a bit of catching up to do). September is being worked on presently and October got traced...
Last night while we watched TV I worked on more needleturn for Naive Melody.... these really don't take too long at all once they are all prepped out....
As you can see it was a very happy play day ending in FNWF.... thanks Cheryll for hosting us... the pork chop was a bit dry but the wine was good...
Have a lovely weekend, it's a holiday weekend here and I plan a bit more me time sewing....
Righto, Gotto Go.. those borders aren't going to sew themselves onto the quilt!
Ah now I know why the Magpie came inside , you weren't quick enough to feed him. Hahaha!
ReplyDeleteSo many lovely projects but I like the way your pink 2 1/2" squares and pretty stitcheries are coming together ....
Lovely projects you have there. Love how you United Stitcheries top looks, so pretty. Hugs xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts and blocks, it seems like you are doing a lot of spring items and I guess you are heading for warmer weather now, as ours is getting cooler. That magpie is funny, love having birds come to my porch, some will come when I am out and others are too shy, so hoping that they get used to me and visit more.
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Always lots of lovely things happening in your sewing room.
ReplyDeletewhat an action packed post Fiona. Love the borders you have selected for your United stitcheries. That polka dot looks gorgeous next to the floral.
ReplyDeletethe 4 square blocks are lovely.
your flowers and little borders look so pretty.
Your wish you well block looks very interesting!!
Those magpies can make themselves right at home! You have had a productive month......I like the 'fingers' flowers.
ReplyDeleteYou have a magpie pet! Lovely it sings for you. You have lots of lovely projects under way Fiona.
ReplyDeleteWhat a productive time you had! I love those three little flowers with their borders. xx
ReplyDeleteyou have been very productive although obviously not giving your magpie near enough time (grin). I really like the narrow red border with the wider pale border for your 4 squares. Watching along with the Naive Melody and looking forward to the finish. Stitcheries are lovely and the love flowers are sweet.
ReplyDeleteYou got SO much done on so many projects. Kudos to you! Every single one of these projects is prettier than the last. Love what you are doing with United Stitchers pieces. Now what is this about the magpie? I have to go back and check your last post because I seem to be missing a part of the story here. ;^)
ReplyDeleteI like your flowers blocks very much and I love the borders and the fabrics you used for it,
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Gosh you seem to achieve heaps Fiona - all lovely projects that you are working on. I love those needleturn flowers - very pretty. Hope you have a great week ahead & get some creative time just for you. xx
ReplyDeleteThat pink quilt is so pretty! :0)
ReplyDeleteSo many fun projects in the works! And things are probably starting to bloom in your garden, too, as our leaves turn for autumn :)
ReplyDeleteawesome projects and lovely stitcheries, Fiona great progress.
ReplyDeleteSo many beautiful projects on the go! Love the first quilt. It is going to look so lovely when finished. Well done with the BOM.
ReplyDeleteThe United Stitchers blocks look great wit the 4 patches. The border fabrics look great, too.
ReplyDeleteThe needle turn flowers look great in their frames, too.
Great to see the progress on all your projects.
NI ce to catch up on what you've been doing Fiona. You had a busy time putting all sorts of things together! Your border choices for United Stitches are beautiful. The frames on your Love quilt flowers are lovely too, set them off well. And of course your stitcheries are lovely too - it sounds like it wont' take you long to catch up. Your Naive stitching blocks are fun little blocks too. Hope you're enjoying the holiday (long?) weekend. Oh and too bad about the pork chop - at least you got lots of sewing done.
ReplyDeleteAs usual - its a busy post - so many things on the go - the United Stitchereris look great like that.
ReplyDeleteLoving the long weekend.
What can I say... but ALL your blocks look gorgeous Fiona.
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoyed the l o n g weekend...
so THAnks for stopping in for FNwF...xox
All your projects look beautiful! Maggie is making itself right at home by the looks xx
ReplyDeleteI love seeing all the projects you are working on. The Gail Pan one is a particular favourite.
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