We watched the lunar eclipse last night... well we popped out every now and then to see where it was and looked at the online observatory pictures which were clearer...
I have finished the needleturn on the 4th block for From The Heart....
At quilt group I started sewing my half hexagons into groups of 3..... a light at the top, medium to the right and dark to the left.... (some reverse sewing was required)
These sets of 3 are not joined but it gives an idea of how they come together.... long long way to go...
I was gifted some lovely fabrics this week.... 8" or more strips so there is plenty to make a good sized quilt from it..... I think it's quite an old range but beautiful quality fabrics and they are worth stroking!
I have already started chopping....
Our Agave plant has a flower spike..... they are very impressive!
This spike is about 2.5m long
The flowers are opening on the bottom section where you can see it's a bit fuzzy in the above picture...
Hundreds of beautifully formed flowers...
One of the aloes has lovely fat buds... they make me think of pangolins....
This image is off the computer... The Ground Pangolin is an endangered species in Zimbabwe and strongly protected.... sadly it continues to be trafficked for the 'medicinal' properties in the scales....
Anyway you can see why the aloe reminds me of this intriguing mammal....
Righto, Gotto Go... still pressing and chopping those lovely new to me fabrics....
Have a lovely rest of the week.....
The half hexagon quilt will be lovely. One thing I've learned when working with hexagon, it's always a long-term project, lol. That's a very long spike. Mighty strong plant to hold that up and yet the flowers look so delicate. Enjoy the new fabrics. ;^)
ReplyDeleteWell done with your EPP......did you know that your design is called "inner city"? That's an interesting fabric range you have been given; love your applique too. Love those flowers, Mother Nature certainly has some fascinating things!
ReplyDeleteThe flower spike is very impressive - and such beautiful flowers, I was expecting it to be prickly! Your half hexies are going together beautifully - it's going to be very striking. Lovely new to you fabrics. xx
ReplyDeleteYour half hexie quilt is going to be another beauty. That eclipse was great, but it was super cold here last night so I went out a few times but gave up by the time it was completely eclipsed. Brrrrrr
ReplyDeleteWow, that flower spike is huge! Love your new fabrics.. going to come in handy! xx
ReplyDeleteWe just popped out a couple of times to see the moon. It was too cold to stay out for long. Your half hexies are going to look so effective. Knowing you, you will get stuck into them. I can see the resemblance in the flower bud.
ReplyDeleteIt was overcast here so missed the eclipse but there were many amazing pics on Tele.
ReplyDeleteYour 3D blocks are coming on nicely.
Look forward to see what you make with your gifted fabrics.
Some nice blooms at your place and the flower does look like the endangered mammal does .
we didn't have it here, so it's been lovely seeing the photos
ReplyDeletePinwheel block making and lovely needleturn applique, Fiona. Busy fingers! Thank you so much for sharing your photos of those lovely views; it is always interesting to see another part of the world like this. I enjoy it very much.
ReplyDeleteLovely fabrics to be and petted. Pretty needleturned block. I also popped in and out to see the blood moon....far too chilly to stay out and watch the whole thing. Love the flower spike....very impressive.
ReplyDeleteI popped in and out too, hoped to get the moon coming up over the water but was too late getting there. Your applique is lovely, hexies stunning and your plants are amazing, those flower spikes are really unusual. Have fun with your new fabrics.
ReplyDeleteWe also enjoyed watching the eclipse but agree it was too cold to stay out all the time.
ReplyDeleteLove the way those half hexies create a wonderful illusion.
OOOh.. have fun stroking that gorgeous fabric...
ReplyDeleteEnJoY the weekend...xox
Love your half hexagon project, looks beautiful. The flowers on the Agave are gorgeous. I agree with you about the aloe flower looking like a pangolin. Sad that they are being trafficked for their scales. :(. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteThose half hexagons look amazing Fiona - like 3D amazing. I have not seen an agave in flower - that is quite incredible & the flowers are stunning. Those gifted fabrics look so yummy too!
ReplyDeletewasn't the eclipse cool........ive seen agave flowers before and they are so pretty......
ReplyDeletethe aloe flowers I must not have seen before but yes they look like pangolin.....weird medicine ideas sure have a lot to answer for........
oh and I love the look of the 1/2 hexies..........
ReplyDeleteBeautiful appliqué work. You live in such an amazing part of the world, so many beautiful birds and unique animals, thank you for sharing your part of the world.
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That project looks like a tumbling blocks pattern with a twist. Never seen it before. Some very interesting info about that little critter. It is good to share such things in blogland.
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