Another week has spun past.....
I discovered 3 spikes on a little orchid... really little orchid.....
I zoomed in close ... so delicate and perfect... about 1cm in size.... adorable... I do love tiny!
I realised I haven't shown my finished Naive Melody quilt top. This was a Stitchalong hosted by Lucy Engels ..... a designer in the UK. I had these lovely Australian themed fabrics and felt they would do just fine for a modern quilt....
I had a lot of fun making it... bold shapes and not too much thought into placement.... I basically copied her original design and placements
It's put aside now with the binding made.... I am hoping to try and be modern with the quilting too.....
However, there was still lots left of the fat quarter bundle of these fabrics...
And I spotted another modern SAL ... this time it is being hosted by The National Quilt Museum and will be 12 blocks all 12" finished and Quilt as You Go
This months block is done.... easily pieced and quilted in a day....
It has some scrumptious backing.....
I found a bundle of these swatch fabrics which are only just the right size.... love them and they will make an effective backing for the quilt...
The next block of Civil War Bride is in progress... there are a LOT of leaves....
I had hoped to get more blocks for Schoolgirl Sampler done over the weekend.... that was a fail but I did finish the centre medallion which was done in needleturn...
I will have to catch up next time I get a me machine sewing day
A very pretty butterfly came and spent time in our fernery this week.....
Both sides are different ... and so pretty.... it was about 10cm across.. so quite big
Lots going on it seems... no wonder the time is going by so fast
Hope you have a lovely rest of the week.....
Righto, Gotto Go... time to get some sleep.....
I just went to the National Quilt Museum site and might try the sal. I haven’t ventured into modern quilts so it could be a good intro. Thanks for the info. Your work is lovely
ReplyDeleteLove those fussy cut hearts in SGS. Tiny is right....nature is amazing and the colours in that butterfly are stunning. Nice work on Naive Melody.
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy, Fiona! Well done on all that stitching. That is a very cute little orchid, and I love your butterfly.
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy. Your quilt top is lovely. Love the little orchid, so cute & sweet. Gorgeous butterfly visitor. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteYour applique is beautiful.
ReplyDeleteYour Melody quilt is a lovely fun quilt. Lots of lovely stitching happening at your place and such a pretty visitor. Mother Nature can be so clever with perfection.
ReplyDeleteI had no idea orchids could be so small. So cute and perfect. I love tiny too. On the other hand that's a very large butterfly. They don't grow this big in Canada I think. It's GORGEOUS! Thanks for sharing the wonders from your world. It's fun!
ReplyDeleteI like your modern quilt Naive Melody. It's beautiful! But my heart goes out to the wonderful square you made with birds and hearts and leaves. GORGEOUS!! Your points are just perfect. I'm jealous, lol.
Have a great week. ;^)
Your little orchid is so delicate. I have no idea what it is...perhaps a little native one? And your fluttery vistor is a stunner. Your quilt looks fabulous! Schoolgirl centre......beautiful! Looking forward to seeing your new Civil War block xx
ReplyDeleteYour orchid is beautiful and so tiny! Well done on the finish the top looks wonderful. Love the Schoolgirl Sampler centre and you sure have a lot of leaves on that Civil War block. Your new modern block looks wonderful too. What a beautiful butterfly. Lots of lovely things happening at yours.
ReplyDeleteYour Naive Melody is just lovely! I know you'll do a wonderful job with the quilting, too, so I hope it is at the top of the quilting pile? :)
ReplyDeleteYour little orchid is pretty - similar to some of the little wild orchids we have here but I have not seen one like that. Stunning butterfly too. Naive Melody looks brilliant and I can see another super quilt coming along with the leftovers. The backing fabrics definitely are scrumptious! xx
ReplyDeleteGreat finish Fiona, your quilt top look great. Love the butterfly, he is very pretty.
ReplyDeleteLovely pics! That is an Orchard Swallowtail Butterfly! Just gorgeous! Don’t know about the orchid, though. Congratulations on your finished top!
ReplyDeletePretty little orchid so delicate. Love your Naive Melody wonderful fabrics for that project.
ReplyDeleteYour orchid is gorgeous. So sweet that it is little.
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely sewing happening for you. Great to see the finished top. The fabrics have worked really well in that one.
I can see why you are happy to use them again in the SAL. Love the backing pieces, too.
Now that butterfly is stunning. Beautiful markings!
Lots and lots of very lovely things xcx
ReplyDeleteWhat a sweet orchid and the butterfly is stunning. You did well to photograph it. It seems you have really embraced modern quilt. Both projects are stunning. Enjoy working on your latest projects.
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