Sunday 25 January 2015

A busy weekend sewing

FRIDAY NIGHT...
 FNSI kept me busy with me piecing my 1/2 square triangles together. Mari from http://academicquilter.blogspot.com.au had too many half square triangles so gave them away. Yep, they came to me... This is the pattern I chose and will be making it into a folder cover...

After the piecing was done I went on with machine quilting a friends quilt. I made good progress before getting too tired. This is a basket weave design so I quilted straight lines in the same direction as the weave.
Look at what the WENDY and the others who joined in have done..
http://sugarlanequilts.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/fnsi-sign-ups.html



SCRAP HAPPY SATURDAY....
I am still working out what to make this year for the RSC15 with ANGELA but I am leaning towards this...... An uneven log cabin block. When 4 are sewn together the centre creates a circle. Or is supposed too. The maths was doing my head in. I haven't got it quite right but it will work. This block measures 11" so once the 4 blocks are together it will be 21" finished.

With all 12 blocks done it will be a nice size... I am linking up with ANGELA and lots of others too.
http://superscrappy.blogspot.com.au/2015/01/scraphappy-saturday-still-chipping-away.html




SLOW SUNDAY STITCHING...
I am linking up with Kathy at http://kathysquilts.blogspot.ca today.

 I have spent today quietly finishing another Hexie for Heathcote Quilters ...

Then moving on to a XMAS block. It is 12" square, made with a 1/4" bias and woven in a Celtic style. I'm not sure if it will be a wall hanging, cushion or a table centre. There is still plenty of time to work that out.



24 comments:

Sheila said...

My goodness. You have been busy. I'm going to enjoy watching your uneven log cabin circle blocks each month.

Linda said...

A busy sewing session! I am impressed, especially that you are working with 1/2" HSTs. Crumbs, literally! When you photograph the finished folder cover be sure to photograph it with a small coin on top of one of the HSTs so we can appreciate how small they are!

Christine M said...

You've been very busy, Jo. I just love your Christmas tree.

Deb @ Frugal Little Bungalow said...

Lots of fun projects ! :)

Pinnylea Creations said...

Wow Jo you've been super busy xx

Kathy ... aka Nana said...

I LOVE log cabins ... I've never done an uneven one, though, so I'm excited to see yours come together ... it's going to be a good-sized quilt when you're done, and fabulous looking, too.

The Cozy Quilter said...

You certainly are keeping busy with all of your sewing projects. Interesting Celtic Christmas tree!

Sue said...

All fabulous projects. You have been very busy!

Terry said...

I love how you've laid out your HSTs...they look great! :0)

Kate said...

You had a very productive weekend. Love all the projects you've got going. The Uneven Log Cabin looks to be a really fun idea. Looking forward to seeing that one come together each month.

Carla A Few Of My Favorite Things said...

Oh wow! You have some great projects going on. I hope to attempt a log cabin quilt this year. They are just so interesting.

Scrappy quilter said...

Lots of great projects and great use of your blues.

Quilter Kathy said...

Wonderful projects!
I love the celtic tree... very creative!
Thanks for linking up!

Linda said...

Wow Great weekend sewing. I love your Log Cabin block.

Deb A said...

Busy, busy! That log cabin is really neat. I can't wait to see four together. The tree is amazing... how are you tacking it down?

dq said...

Wow Jo! You got a ton done and are involved in a lot of things. You sound like me (ha ha). It sure is fun sewing with you!

Karen's Korner said...

Some lovely items there. Nice work.

scraphappy said...

Loving the uneven log cabin. I've seen them with different dimensions, but they do all have a "circle" feel. Such a fun look.

elliek said...

Quite sure you don't sleep! Love all the work. Glad that you had such a great time in Adelaide too.

Janet said...

Wow! You have had a busy sewing weekend! I love what you did with the half square triangles.

kiwikid said...

Wow you have has a busy weekend..love the things you have done.

Frances said...

Look at your gorgeous quilting!!! So pretty!

Frances said...

Look at your gorgeous quilting!!! So pretty!

Marsha Cooper said...

That is an interesting log cabin block with the blues. I tried to follow it with my eyes to see how you sewed it together.