Sunday, June 23, 2019

This and that.....


I have been doing the embroidery sections of these Garden Sunshine blocks over the last week and this weekend I made up the Flying Geese blocks to go with them


These blocks are 12 1/2" square 


I also brought out my Wings and Pretty Things (Michelle Ridgway design) to plan another block
(there are still 10 more to do)


I noticed my little corner butterflies didn't have their feelers so those got stitched...


One of Hubz work colleagues became a Grandmother for the first time a little while ago....  after a bit of discussion with her we decided on this cute panel.....

No sewing needed on the panel so I got to quilting around the edges of the animals today.


Just the binding to make and attach now

My little mini quilt was finally used to make up this postcard


I had a bit of fun with variegated thread to make up the bushes and then brown thread to create textured bark on the trees.

The quilt hangs loose on the line…..


It is now winging it's way over the seas and far away to a new home …  

I get it stamped and franked at the post office and then put it into a cellophane sealed bag....


This little quilted flower was made up into another postcard whilst I had my little machine that does satin stitch out....



When there is lots of tight quilting like that its good and stiff for a postcard.

Needless to say I had a happy weekend playing in my sewing room.....  

I hope you had a happy weekend doing what you love to do....


16 comments:

Elyte said...

That panel will make a fun and colourful baby quilt.
And quite quickly too.
Love how you have used the mini quilt on the postcard.

Chantal said...

Your blocks are so beautiful. Lots of sewing and hand stitching too. The last little postcard is just charming. Unlike you, I'm neglecting my sewing room lately. Enjoy! ;^)

Jennifer said...

A fun weekend indeed......love the postcard with the mini quilt!

Jeanette said...

Lovely projects. The postcard with the mini is so cute. Hugs,xx

retdairyqueen said...

Lovely to have a happy weekend playing in your sewing room
You created some lovely pieces while playing I must say
Love Michelle's designs

Maria said...

I like the fabrics used for the flying geese on the Garden Sunshine blocks.
Good progress on Michelle's design project..
Panels make great baby quilts and the jungle one is cute.
The tiny quilt is lovely hanging on the line between tree and makes a perfect postcard as does the flower...

Louise said...

So many cute projects! You always have lots of fun little surprises coming out of your sewing room, Fiona. Love the animal panel, and the little quilt on the clothes line especially! :)

Raewyn said...

It looks like a happy weekend at your place Fiona :-) Good progress on all your projects. The design of Michelle's is Gorgeous - I love the fabrics you are using. Cute and clever little postcards; I hope they enjoy their journey to their new homes. Great idea for a quick and easy baby gift.

Jane said...

Love the quilt panel, I've got a dinosaur one to do next

kiwikid said...

Wonderful mini quilt on the postcard, the flower is cute too. Great baby quilt, panels are the best!! Very pretty stitcheries and geese.

marina said...

Lovely panel and I’m sure you’ll work your magic with the quilting
Love your little postcards, great use for your mini block

KaHolly said...

Fiona, you’ve been a busy bee! I sure enjoyed seeing your garden blocks and look forward to seeing more! It’s going to be precious! And all your other accomplishes...well, they put me to shame! I need to get to work! XO

Lin said...

Two beautiful postcards Fiona - I love the idea of leaving the 'quilt' hanging free. Lots of other nice things too - your Pretty things is looking great. xx

WoolenSails said...

Lots of beautiful work and beautiful stitchery, love the panel, looks like fun.

Debbie

Michelle Ridgway said...

The garden blocks are so pretty....and wow love how Wings is looking! Omygoodness! That gorgeous mini quilt on the postcard....I don't think that you can call me crazy lol! It looks amazing! Bet that animal panel looks wonderful!

elliek said...

Oooh I've done that panel.. it's so good.

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