It's been a busy week ..... always lots to do isn't there?...
On Friday it was lovely to meet up with Janice (and her trusty sidekick Mick) and Kris for a quick lunch..... Janice has been travelling and visiting rellies in the area so it was wonderful that she was able to fit in a lunch date. She did bring her lovely Blockheads quilt to show (silly me forgot to take a photo but you can see it HERE) It has now been quilted and bound and is just gorgeous.
I think we colour coordinated our outfits very well....
Yesterday I spent a fair bit of time choosing fabrics for the last 12 blocks for Schoolgirl sampler. In the blue lid container I have a bunch of fabrics cut to make into HST's for a border....
A machine sewing day with friends is planned on Wednesday so I hope to get them done then....
For my handsewing I did finally finish this quilt..... I made it ages ago. One of those clever patterns that you make a block, cut it up and twist around and sew up again... (Turnabout Patchwork by Teresa Barreu)
An all over quilting pattern in the main part and some swirls in the border....
I used a cut up doona cover for the backing.... the colours and design were just right...
Very happy with this quilt.... its not to big... lap quilt size...
I have done a couple of small gift items that have been sent off (I keep forgetting to take pictures!)
Righto, Gotto Go.....I do hope you have an enjoyable rest of the weekend...
Fun sewing this week.....well done! Yes, I love how co-ordinated you all were, I specially love that pretty blue and green skirt.
ReplyDeleteA lovely pic of you all. Love that quilt! The striped border is perfect. Well done on another finish.
ReplyDeleteSew nice to have have a lunch date with Janice and Kris....
ReplyDeleteGreat to be ready for your next sewing day.
And the quilt you finished is lovely....
Always good to meet up with friends - especially if lunch is involved! Lovely colourful finish Fiona. xx
ReplyDeleteHow wonderful to meet up with friends Fiona. And a sewing day planned for this week ... I am envious. Many of my friends are close by but are in to art work & not sewing so much. I cannot draw to save myself & do not wish to learn. I love the bright cheery colours of what you are working on. Have a great week. xx
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to a lunch catch up. Love your finish....very happy and cheerful.
ReplyDeleteLovely photo of the 3 of you. Love your quilt & the backing is perfect for the quilt. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteWonderful to have a lunch date with Janice and Kris. It is a great photo of you all. Enjoy your SGS swing day. Choosing fabric and cutting seems to take a long time! Great finish on your quilt.
ReplyDeleteSounds like a fun get together and I love the patchwork skirt, that would be fun to make and wear.
ReplyDeleteYour new quilt is beautiful, wonderful mix of color with the white background.
Debbie
Lovely finish on your quilt. Great match for the backing.
ReplyDeleteLooks like it worked out well with your catch up with friends. Always a fun day.
And well done planning ahead with your blocks.
Always fun ti have a lunch out with like minded souls.
ReplyDeleteFunny about the Turnabout quilt - Maureen had just talked about that book!
Love how it worked out and a perfect backing.
Lovely to meet up with friends and enjoy a really good catchup. Lovely quilt, clever idea to cut up and twist the fabrics. xcx
ReplyDeleteI’m so pleased the planets aligned and we were able to have a lunch date. We do go rather well together. Your fun quilt has turned out nicely.
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