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Mystery Progress!

 

While tidying up the sewing room, I can across these assorted greys,

left over from other projects throughout the year.

A quick and easy decision was made to change my

neutrals to these.

 

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Time wise it has set me back a little,

some time is left before the next clue comes out.

Loving how these are coming together.

 

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My week 2 blocks are grouped together in colour

not by number, at least these are completed.

 

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And a good start to week 3.

 

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Have a look at everyone’s progress here.

 


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Decisions & Choices!

Before I get left behind too far with the mystery quilt which is already

at the 2nd week, I had to decide on fabrics.

This year I really wanted to use something different from the suggested colours.

Finally I am going with this as my constant

and I should have enough if I want to use this for the binding

depending how big it ends up,

 

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as for the remaining fabric selection they will be chosen as needed.

 

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I’ll spend a few hours this afternoon stitching these units together

and hopefully some of the four patch from week one.

Using my trusty little Husqvarna from the seventies.

 

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New Projects & Fabric Sorting!

 

Its that time of year when my sewing rooms needs to be reorganized,

to sort the fabric stash and to play prepare for new projects

in the new year.

 
 

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These have been pulled from the stash, for something in the not too far future.

 

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Its also that time of the year that many of us start a mystery quilt.

Not sure of my colourway yet, as I’m wanting to use something different

from the suggested colour palate.

 

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Although I did grab these from my neutral fat quarters,

but won’t go with the brights.

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Hopefully will have made my mind up before the next clue.

 


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AQM – Australian Quilt Market!

Last weekend was spent at AQM,

catching up with lots of lovely store owners

and meeting new ones from here in Australia & overseas.

One of my latest designs “Primrose Manor” was on display

created from the latest Tilda range “Bumblebee”.

 

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Also new, “Floribunda” – tote.

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Will post more of my new designs over the next few days.

 


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Finished quilts & Show and Tell!

It’s hard to believe that we are at the end of October

and yet we still need the heater going.

Overnight temps as low as 3°C with rain, hail and some places snow.

Stitching by the fire

 

The perfect weather to be inside stitching.

This quilt just back from the quilter needs to be bound.

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And another day, another quilt that needs binding.

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 Some show and tell at Lily Lane, Gwenneth has completed her version of Winter Blooms.

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A close up of the stunning quilting, by Jennifer at Lily Lane.

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Another very pretty version of Winter Blooms, with the applique completed.

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Some wildlife from the Aussie bush, where we are staying.

The kangaroo has a joey in her pouch but unfortunately didn’t come out for us to see.

The magpies are residents that we see all the time.

 
 


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Baltimore Garden Class!

Month three of Baltimore Garden at The Sewing Bee Cafe

and the ladies are bringing in their completed blocks

from the last two classes.

 

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We also had show and tell with this bright and cheerful version

of Winter Blooms. Love to see my designs in totally

different colours and fabrics and this one makes me smile.

 

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Weekend Workshop/Lily Lane!

 

Winter Blooms has been very popular this year, with another fun weekend

planned here at Lily Lane in Rosedale.

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In this huge classroom and plenty of table space,

everyone has lots of space to spread out without being cramped.

 

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Along with the fun and laughter, lots of new techniques were learnt

and soon 3D petals and flowers started to appear.

 

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Thank you ladies for the fun weekend, would love to see your quilts.

 
 


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Camellia Blooms!

 

Just a short post today,

I wanted to share these stunning camellia flowers

that were gifted to me yesterday from a friend.

 

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Stunningly beautiful large double flowers,

so heavy the stems can hardly hold them up.

 

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One flower fell off in the car coming home,

it fits perfectly in this vintage glass bowl.

Feeling totally spoilt.


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Christmas in July!

 

This week I have been playing with Christmas fabrics.

These mostly have silver glitter.

 

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Whist these have mostly gold.

 

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A few Christmas tree blocks completed.

 

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As well as some cute present blocks.

 

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Stay tuned for the completed quilt top when the  pattern is released.

 
 


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