This month is disappearing .....
I did a basic Log Cabin quilt using most of a jelly roll and quilted it.... it has now been completed.... It's a lap size quilt and I rather like the softness of the colours
Last year my scrap buster project was making lots of scrappy stars...
This top has been put together using half of them (and I still have cut scraps to use so there is likely to be more of these)
This top will be given to the Quilt club, for use in their community quilts project
(I am no longer a member there but I did get a bunch of light fabrics from their stash to make up the stars)
A few more of my Tuesleydale blocks were done .....
I managed to put together my stitch sampler bag. I did line quilting along the ticking lines and then folded and bound the edges. Magnetic clasps to hold it shut....
I'm happy with it, thought the magnets are very week and so I will look at swapping them out for something better....
My African Violet which struggled in the pot is flowering so beautifully now it is outside
We got a new recipe book a couple of weeks ago. I do use online quite a lot but do love a book too!
This lady runs a charity which feeds vulnerable/homeless and funds from book sales go towards it. I love her recipes and will get her more recent book too in due course.
Her gorgeous dog features a lot in it, sadly he passed away recently but it's lovely to see the bond they shared.
We had family over for a meal so I tried a couple from the book.....
First was brisket done in a spicy barbeque sauce in the slow cooker - the teenage boys wolfed it down.... no leftovers for sandwiches! There was sauce/gravy left over though and this was lovely on chicken and sausages over the next few days.
Then I made her chocolate cake and icing for dessert..... it was yummy too but sooooo big - loads of leftovers so they took some, and we kept some.
I have picked out a couple more recipes to try..... the goal is for one new recipe a week....
Righto, Gotto Go..... I've had a busy day and ready to put my feet up.... have a lovely weekend...xx
Your Log Cabin lap quilt is very pretty and the stars are great fun. Love how you have made your sampler into a bag. The brisket looks delicious - I don't think I have a baking tray that big! xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects Fiona.
ReplyDeleteI've tried a few of Nagi's recipes from online, might look into her books. Both brisket and cake look delish!
You managed to do a lot during a "disappearing" week. 😉 Congrats on the finished quilt. Blue and brown are so peaceful together. Wonderful stars. Another one of your shelf. Yay! Love, love your sampler bag. The lining fabric is adorable. I need a bolt of that one, lol. Sorry about the magnetic clasps. Bummer. I have a Christmas Cactus that is suddenly blooming. Flowers?!? Go figure. Enjoy! ;^)
ReplyDeleteThe quilts are so lovely Fiona but Gosh I am in love with your sampler bag - how wonderful it looks. Your african violet looks very happy ... I have found they can be tricky to grow at times. xx
ReplyDeleteAs always you have been very productive. Nice to try some new recipes.
ReplyDeleteThe Scrap Jar quilt looks great. Nice and cheerful. A contrast to the calm log cabin. I do like your pouch. A wonderful use of the sampler. Nagi has very nice recipes. It was sad about Dozer.
ReplyDeleteI do love your stitch sampler bag. It is a great idea to display your stitches
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