An AUSSIE HERO QUILT

I have been working on the next Aussie Hero quilt. The request was for a beach theme and Ducati emblem. So I have been busy quilting away.

Happily quilting away

Of course there was some wine and popcorn too. Binding is going on.

Binding and popcorn

Here it is finished..

Beach theme and Ducati emblem

And the Laundry bag too.

Laundry bag

Both together..

Quilt and Laundry bag

And in the mail. Who would think that a quilt and laundry bag would fit in this small box and weigh less than 2kg.. Yep, if we keep it under 2kg it's free to post....

And ready to post. Bonus, under 2kg

Mildura show

I was asked to help out with the local show. They also wanted me to enter some items that I had made... So I gathered up some items and entered them...

Here are the results...

The results of the Mildura Show 2016

And just look at this beautiful Bird of Paradise floral display. I am really liking these flowers. Love the colour.

Bird of Paradise display

FNSI post a bit late

I did join in for FNSI. I just hadn't got around to doing a post.
I went to my LQS for a Girls Night In fundraiser. There were about 15 of us. It was a mystery quilt sewing night.
We did have some pre cutting and sewing and more cutting to do before class. With the preparations  done I was set...
All set up and ready to sew.

My sewing station

But let's break for dinner.

This is what I finished the night with.

Quilt top without borders

And a group photo. Don't they look so different.

Group photo Girls Night In Mystery Quilt night

This pattern is called tipsy turvy. It looks a bit like the disappearing 9 patch block pattern but we made ours in strip sets. We started with 1 metre of 3 different fabrics. It made a smaller quilt than I wanted. A great cot size though or lap quilt. I added 3 extra rows. I still need to add borders.
So here is the quilt top laid on the fabric I have chosen for the backing. I think it matches perfectly.

Quilt top and backing

The end of my weekend

There are just a few more photos to go.

This quilt here was made by my friend. She has been asked to enter it into the Quilt exhibition ShowCase in Melbourne. Maxine is over the moon.
Keep a look out for it if you go next year.

Maxine's quilt

Then to end my day I bought these beautiful roses for my neighbour where I was spending the night.

Well the time has come for the end of the photos and to head off for the 5 hour drive home.

I hope I haven't bored you with a weeks worth of not so clear photos. They are my memories of o wonderful weekend.... I caught up with many of my friends. How wonderful.

More show n tell

well there was so much to see from so many talented ladies. It was a great day.

Members show n tell.

After all the antiques we have a good look at some of the work our members have done over the year.

The LIONS quilt

This quilt was designed for the LIONS club Centenary. It was to represent all that the LIONS do for the community.
I can't remember everything on there but the design and workmanship is amazing.
This was designed by a Kilmore member, Maree.
There are 10 different flowers all representing the countries involved. There was lots to look at.

Maree's the LIONS Centenary quilt.

The dots are the Braille. To represent sight.

1917. When the RSL started

2017 the Centenary

This flower was the eye for sight. 

Another butterfly

The butterfly is a symbol for ?

 

These flowers are to represent the wheels of a wheel chair. 

Helping Hands

OH NO!!!!!!!! There's more

Oh no!!!!! There's more. It was so good to see so many beautiful quilts.. a great talk...