Thanks to Wendy for hosting FNSI ..... even though I usually sew on Friday night getting together (virtually) with friends and working on specific projects does make a fun difference to me....
I did work on a bit of my own quilting in the morning ....
flower type design on this small quilt....
it's about 20 x 24" so just little and didn't take long at all....
I do like the texture.... this little quilts was made from leftover scraps of another quilt I made using this range.
A good friend visited earlier this year and remarked she loved the quilts so I got her to choose a top she liked and promised to finish it off....
this top was made from the scrap bin... I had been given a large pile of red pieces already cut (I think 4.5 x 2" or something like that....
Its all quilted in a sort of wood grain style (since he works in wood)
This one took most of the day and I enjoyed listening to The Survivors by Jane Harper (author of The Dry which was made into a movie starring Eric Bana), whilst doing the quilting.
In the evening I sat down with some hand work and finished the grapes on this block.
Block 4 of Civil War Bride
Here is an update of all the blocks together..... so enjoying this project ...
I didn't have many grapes to do before it was finished so I stitched down the binding on this quilt, which has been languishing in the cupboard for a long while.....
I quilted it some time ago.... orange peels in the plain blocks and left the alphabet ones empty... keeps the quilt quite soft..
Today is a new day and I will sew on the bindings to the two quilts I quilted, and then hopefully work on the borders for my Schoolgirl Sampler....
Big floods in NSW coastal areas... thinking of you and hope everyone will be safe....
Righto, Gotto Go.... coffee is calling
beautiful finished quilts and I love your civil war blocks!
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Wow Fiona, the Civil War Bride blocks are gorgeous. What a nice applique work. You did very well on these. Same for your quits, very productive and wonderful projects.
ReplyDeleteWell done on finishing the quilts Fiona, love the batik one! Your Civil War Bride blocks are wonderful. I have just read the Survivors and really enjoyed it.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts and finishes, I do need to finish mine. Love the appliqué block, beautiful work.
ReplyDeleteDebbie
So many lovely quilts! You are very clever quilting so beautifully. The last quilt is sweet and it is a good idea not adding too much quilting so it is soft and cuddly. Some quilts are quite heavy and stiff. Looove your beautiful applique blocks and they look great together.
ReplyDeleteyou are always so busy!
ReplyDeletelove the quilts you have finished, that scrappy one is lovely!
Quite a productive few days, Fiona - well done!
ReplyDeleteWhat a busy and productive day you had. The two quilts look lovely with their quilting and the civil war blocks are stunning. xx
ReplyDeleteThe Civil War Bride blocks are lovely , it’s also nice to get some quilts finished too.
ReplyDeleteYou are moving right along, from one project to the next. Great progress. I love, love, love your Civic War Bride blocks. I believe a masterpiece in the making. Enjoy! ;^)
ReplyDeleteOh Fiona, love all your projects. I'm working on hexies from my scraps and I just don't seem to have nice scraps really. I especially like your applique. Lovely work. I am off to look for that book. Thanks for mentioning it.
ReplyDeleteYour civil war bride blocks are gorgeous. You are always working on lots of lovely projects.
ReplyDeleteI am always amazed by what you get done - that scrappy quilt is so effective with all its randomness . . .and the grapes are just lovely. Schoolgirl is wonderful.
ReplyDeleteI also like the scrappy & white quilt of yours that Sue has just quilted - it looks great.
Wow! Fiona, you achieved so much for FNSI - lovely, lovely quilt tops.
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy - the quilts and quilting are lovely. Nice to get a quilt (or two) quilted in a day! Love your CW bride blocks too :-) Oh and I enjoy Jane Harper's books too - have read both those and have just started another (The Lost Man).
ReplyDeleteGosh that Civil War quilt is looking stunning Fiona ... all that needleturn applique - I am in awe!!
ReplyDeleteGreat to see all the quilting and binding getting done and looking good.
ReplyDeleteThe CW blocks look so good together.
I think I need to come stay with you for a while to catch some of your energy and motivation! You get so much done! Love all the different projects you have, you will never get bored! xx
ReplyDeleteIsn't it satisfying to finish up those smaller pieces? They do quilt up fast! And your friend will be so pleased with the handsome rail fence with wood grain quilting. I love the texture that gives :)
ReplyDeleteIt’s good to see some of those tops being quilted. They look great. I still have to read that book. I’ve just bought Force of Nature to read. The first couple I read were good.
ReplyDeleteWow! You got a lot of this and a lot of that accomplished. Love the ABC quilt and your Civil War Bride quilt is GORGEOUS!!! Everything about is beautiful -- the fabrics and the applique. I'm looking forward to watching this one build!
ReplyDeleteBusy sewing day! Love the colours in the quilt for your friend.
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