More quilts

There was a good display of scrap quilts. So many ideas.


Sorry about the glare. This was a very cute embroidered wool wall hanging.

A beautiful Sashiko vest. It was so well made.

A beautiful Homestead.

Eye Spy Swap is in the mail

These are the fabrics I started with

I have joined in with Val and others for a fun swap.
There is one spot left but you will have to be quick.

http://myplvl.blogspot.com/2018/06/thank-you-for-participating.html


All my squares are cut and re stacked into 20 piles.
I have just staggered the top fabric so it looks a bit different

Can't wait to see what I start getting back

My squares are in the bag and on their way.
I wonder how long it will take to get to the USA...

Robinvale, ROBINSWOOD Quilt Show

Here are some of the beautiful quilts on display.
There are only 16 members that are active in the group.
What a great day and show..

Robinvale Patchwork Friends

Robinswood Homestead High Tea at Robinvale.

My friends and I headed out for the day. An hours drive later and we arrived at Robinvale.
ROBINSWOOD HOMESTEAD.
A beautiful home with lovely gardens.



It was a lovely homestead. Situated on the banks of the Murray River.
We had a beautiful day out. 

Look at this yummy chicken and veggie soup that was served for lunch.

Having a day out with friends...

Look at this amazing spread. All these beautiful cakes were what were included in our entry ticket with a cup of tea/coffee.

Lake Cullulleraine Quilting Retreat

Oops, I think I got the dates to post wrong . Oh well it's a double post time.
Anyway, this was our view while on retreat. The pelicans are resting on the fence.


The sunset is beautiful over the lake.

My little letters , abc quilt, is now basted for quilting..
I am very happy with this one.




I got the outside rows on to my bow Ties quilt. It now measures 80" square.
Now for basting and quilting.

And what I got done on the weekend.

2 baby quilts cut, sewn & basted...

1 ABC, LITTLE LETTERS, baby quilt finished the blocks, stitched together & basted.

Thanks to Sheryl at 

http://temeculaquiltco.blogspot.com/search?q=Little+letters&updated-max=2014-09-17T08:00:00-07:00&max-results=20&start=25&by-date=false. 

For the pattern

Retreat baby quilt sewing

I saw this beautiful panel at Spotlight. It is for cushions or wall art.
Found the fabric to go with it.
Then time to think.
Luckily all the fabric was 40% off.




When we got it home and really looked in better light the top left was really pink against the peace colour in the other fabrics. So a decision was made to leave it out.

This was a little bit of work but I got there in the end.

It was a challenge as I had a size in mind that I wanted.

I got there in the end.

Just needs binding.

I just love making this design. 

Using 2.5" strips, and 2 borders on each block.

LOVE THE BEES.

Haha.. We have changed our minds with some colours and the baby is a girl.
Off shopping again.

VALS EYE SPY SWAP....

I'm joining in with Val and lots of other swappers...
Here are my 10 fabrics I have chosen for the Eye Spy Swap.
All I need to do this week is cut 20 of each, re stack them and get them posted.

Then..... WAIT FOR MY PARCEL TO ARRIVE with 200 different squares for me to enjoy.

Thanks Val for your trouble.

If you want to join in and get a great selection of 200 * 4" squares go and sign up over at VALS.

http://myplvl.blogspot.com/2018/05/eye-spy-swap-is-open.html

The family have visited

Here are our  2 beautiful little granddaughters.

1yo Indy & 2 1/2 yo Madeleine 

Daughter in law, Tash with her beautiful little girls.

Little Indy is having fun cuddling my brothers dog Gus.

Step s now Michael with his nearly 1 year old daughter, Indy.

She is celebrating her 1st birthday in June and is just taking her first steps.

Pa with little Maddy

Here is my step son with his girlfriend.

Thy had a great time exploring our city and we all had a fun time together.

HELP NEEDED FOR AN AUSSIE HERO SEWER....

You all know I sew for Aussie Heroes, so does Sue from. 

http://sue-niven.blogspot.com/2018/05/help-wanted.html#comment-form

Well Sue has put out a plea for HELP.

THIS IS WHAT SHE WROTE.....

This is the quilting map fabric panel from Spotlight. It is now discontinued. I am sending out a plea to my Aussie Hero Friends to look in their local Spotlights to see if they can get them for me. They are currently on sale for $4.80 per panel. None left in Spotlight South Morang and Preston.

Please email Sue from her blog if you can help.

I was lucky enough to find 7 of them at my local store.
They will be in the mail tomorrow.

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