The journey is almost over

I have almost finished my Journey of a Quilter by Leanne Beasley, I have been working on it for almost 2 years and as my quilt group are having a Quilt Exhibition in September it was just the motivation I needed to get it done, here are my last 2 blocks, all stitched and ready to be put together

Bags and postcards

Here are some new postcards I made for my swaps, this time I printed a postcard template from the internet onto fabric and used them for my backing. I think they look really professional, don't you? I love to make postcards, I also collect the paper kind so I have quite a few in my collection, Every woman loves bags of any kind, here is my latest creation, its a little sewing bag for all my goodies, I also made one for my mother in law for her birthday but I forgot to take a photo before I sent it it her. I love making little things.

Once again I have joined Helen's stitchers Angel swap, I was in this last year and I had a great time making the projects, actually I am still in regular contact with the lady who was my partner last time. We have had a few of our own swaps, if you would like to join in please go to Helen's blog and get all the details.

Sweet stitching

Here is a lovely little pin cushion I made for my Christmas in July partner, its a Lynette Anderson project, Pat likes pinks and I was so happy with how it turned out. Its fun to make little projects.

Christmas in July gifts

Here are my beautiful gifts I received from Pat, my Christmas In July partner, organised by Karen from Mrs Martins quilt shop.This cute bag was full of my goodies.

A great Leanne beasley pattern and a beautiful piece of lace.

A lovely heart hanger and needlecase are my favourite things.

And this sweet stitchery I think I will frame and put in my hallway. Thankyou Pat for such lovely gifts and thankyou Karen for organising such a wonderful swap.

Lots of sewing

Here is a project I did for Helen Stubbings, its a little Bo Peep design, Helen needed a few samples made to take to Sydney with her and I was very lucky to get the opportunity to help her out. This quilt I have finished quilting so now just the binding to go on, I really love this one,

My Dear Jane Progress

Helena and Simone were busy working on their blocks, Simone and I made the same one so we helped each other, thanks Simone.

We had our first Dear Jane afternoon on Saturday, it was great fun, I learnt the technique of Foundation piecing and managed to finish 2 blocks, I was very happy, then yesterday while it was still fresh in my mind I made 2 more.

What's in the box??

I bet you thought there was choccy's in the box didn't you, well its better than chocolate, inside are 320 2 1/2 inch squares. Each box has different ranges, I have Kansas troubles Vine creek and Collections for a cause, I plan to use them in my Dear Jane quilt.

Busy Lizzie

This weekend I had to chance to do some quilting on my own projects, I went to work yesterday and spent 4 hours happily finishing off my quilts onthe big long arm quilt machine, they look really lovely and I'm pleased with the designs I chose, you can't really see the quilting in these photos. This log cabin mini quilt is a BOM I'm doing with The Quilted Crow, its called Laura's legacy and each month we get a mini kit.

This is my table topper I made from a charm pack I got for christmas, it was fun to do and I like the way all the blocks go together to make it look like a square in the middle,

This is Nicky holding up the back of the topper but the quilting doesn't really stand out in the photo.

A busy weekend

I love a long weekend, especially when you have time for sewing, yesterday I started putting these blocks together, they are from Natalie Birds book "From the Heart" The quilt is starting to look really pretty. I also made a few more Dear Jane blocks, I'm really loving these, I must admit to doing the easy blocks first. Once I grasp the technique of foundation piecing I'll be able to tackle the more difficult blocks. I hope you all found some time to work on your projects over the weekend.

Mum's bag

Here is mums bag I made her for mothers day, it was fun to make and the fabric is just beautiful, I've had them for ages just wondering what to use them for. I hope you like it mum.

Hanging quilts

I decided I wanted to hang this quilt of mine in the hallway, after alot of discussion with my husband about how to actually attach it to the wall we came to a compromise and here it is. We ended up putting in 2 cup hooks and placing the rod in each end. I'm still not happy with it so I'm trying to talk Paul into making me a shelf so I can hang the quilt from the bottom of it, How do you hang your quilts???? any ideas would be great.

A beautuful gift

Here is the lovely table runner I recieved for our Friends in Stitching swap, mine was made by Suzie Q and she chose my autumn colours perfectly, isn't it beautiful.

I've been bitten by the bug.....

The Dear Jane bug that is.... yes I have joined the many women in the world in making this quilt, so far I have made 1o blocks, every month at the patchwork shop where I work called Esme's we are going to have a Dear Jane class, hopefully we make at least one block before the class finishes. It should be good fun,

Christmas Advent swap 2009

I have just signed up for Fiona's advent swap, if you would like to join, go to her blog and read all about it, it will be great fun.

Journey of a quilter continues....

I have been working hard on my Journey of a quilter quilt, I'm up to block 7, Since easter I have completed 3 more blocks, the fabrics are beautiful and the stitcheries are so sweet to do, Hopefully my enthusiasm continues and I get the other 3 blocks finished soon, I am also working on a "Christmas in July " gift for a swap I'm in. I just wish there were more hours in the day. Happy sewing everyone

Happy Mothers Day

Its a very special mothers day for me, my beautiful boys and husband gave me the ultimate gift... my very own laptop. Whoo hoo. No more kicking the boys off the computer so I can get on. Its very exciting to say the least. jacob made me a beautiful card and wrote on it, thankyou for caring for me and Nicky made me a paper flower, it says inside thankyou for buying me treats. I thought that was gorgeous. They always seem to get treats. I hope all mums are having a wonderful day with their families.

An autumn stitching project

Well here is part one of my version of Helen Stubbings quilt called Neenies Garden, my favourite colours are autumn and I knew this fabric would be perfect, its called Garden Inspiration by Kansas Troubles. What do you think so far...

More of Campania

This is what I worked on on Saturday, the theme for the day was cupcakes, I'm not sure what I'll make my square of stitching into, maybe a pot holder or something for the kitchen.

This is one of Helen Stubbings new designs, I love it and plan to buy the pattern when its released very soon.

This is another favourite of mine, I have started to make this quilt in very different colours from the original, as I progress I'll show you some photos.

This quilt is in Helen's new book, its stunning to see it close up. The colouring technique is so effective.

A day of sewing with friends

Yesterday at 7.30 am Marina and I headed off to Campania for a day of fun and sewing with the quilted crow girls Leonie and Deidre. It was their Autumn gathering and the 2 designers for the day were the delightful Helen Stubbings and Natalie Ross, both Ladies have some beautiful projects. These were my purchases for the day, I just loved the reproduction cowboy fabric, I have big plans for that little bundle.

This is one of Helen's new designs, its just gorgeous.

Lots of ladies busy sewing. I'll show you what I started tomorrow. It was such a good day and I can't wait for the next one in October.

A quaint little quilt

Here is another finish, I'm quite proud of myself finishing off a few projects I've had on the go, this one is a sewing bird, I got the stitchery pattern from Darlene and I wanted to make something that I could use so this is what I came up with, I will finish sewing the binding on tonight. Happy sewing everyone.

Another finish

This cute little wall hanging is a Sally Giblin design, I found it in Australian Country threads magazine a few issues ago and just had to make it, I'm so pleased with the end result,

Easter surprises

Look at my beautiful gifts I recieved from Alex for our easter swap, my little bunny is just adorable, Alex you did such a good job. I also received a beautiful wall hanging and some chocolates. Thankyou Alex. Happy easter everyone.

Almost easter

Not long now until easter bunny comes to my house for a visit and hopefully leave us some eggs. I have had a busy week doing lots of sewing. I am making a table runner for the shop, nearly finished the stitcheries, I'm also going well with my version of Neenie's garden designed by Helen Stubbings of Hugs and kisses. I have a bit more stitching to do then I'll post some photos.

Ok, better get back to it. Have a great day everyone and happy sewing.