Third week of August

My second Be My Neighbour block for August has been finished.  I needed to applique on the bird and flower.  It's a bit busy on it's own but I think that will calm once it is with the others.

Only 2 blocks to go now .... I will miss doing these each month with Susan

3 more Sashiko blocks have been done..... that's 149 done - I need to draw out more grids.... 

I finished the Fishing quilt this week.....  I bought some green for the side borders and binding....

This shows some of the lovely fishy fabrics....

and the panel I found for the centre....

I bought a doona cover for the backing... it's just like a flannal a fisherman would use.... you can see my 'watery' quilting

My garment making/recycling (I'm not sure it counts as UPcycling - not that glamorous) this week involved chopping up a vintage blanket (which already had big pieces cut from it) and using my Laura Jacket pattern made up a cardigan type garment.

I'm not lining it and have done an organic style crochet edging.  There are quite a few holes in the blanket (pure wool) so I will add a bit of stuff to cover them - not going to do too much as I think this will just be a casual cosy experiment.  I do like the idea so if I find a good quality vintage blanket I will make one properly.

A bit of crochet and a bit of knitting, some sorting and tidying done and the week has disappeared....

Righto, Gotto Go, I still have the sleeves to crochet on the recycle cardigan jacket .....

Have a lovely weekend...xx