What have I been up to since the last Zoom.

 Way back when Chooky had a Zoom. I didn’t get up as early as the previous time but it was still early for me. Hello ladies

I was doing some hand quilting on a very old UFO. This started 7 years ago. Anyway a few stitches is good. And enjoyed a coffee.

The next day it was oven cleaning time.

I used this new to me product and I’ll definitely be using it again. Sorry for the people that don’t like using chemicals but I loved this one.

My oven was disgusting and well overdue for cleaning. I would say it is my most hated housework job.

Here are the filthy before shots. The racks and glass you can’t see through

Put them in the bag, pour a little on the glass.

I ran out of the good stuff on the racks and only had a little bit left for the glass. Then had to use some of the usual spray for in the oven.

Flip the bag over every so often and 4 hours later 

Give them a rinse, bring them inside and was with soapy water and a miracle has happened …. 

NO SCRUBBING AT ALL.

It was worth the $10 and I will be buying some more for in the cupboard for next time.

Now back to knitting.

My friend did a knitted vest for a teddy bear? She added a little flower too.

I got all mine completed and they are now on the way to Jan Mac. She should get them very soon.

Isn’t this little pig cute

Today Mildura starts a 7 day lockdown and our cases have risen to 37 in 3 days. I’m not sure where this will lead as we already have 4 schools closed due to exposure. Just have to cross our fingers that we are safe.

JanMac has received my parcel and will distribute them accordingly.

https://sewmanyquiltstoolittletime.blogspot.com/2021/10/many-thanks-sue-jo-and-eileen.html

FNWF & ZOOM update . Everyone was shocked.

FNWF with Cheryll @ https://stitchingcubbyhole.blogspot.com/2021/09/at-fnwf.html

I have been trying to workout what to do with a panel I bought from Lesley Mays quilt shop.

I am in a swap and have to add pieced or appliqués borders. It cannot just be a straight cut border.

Drawing out the design…

So choosing the fabrics…

But these didn’t work so something different has happened

Getting ready to cut the fabrics but the rotary blade needed a sharpen before I started

Cutting the fabrics…

Nope. These were wrong. Start again

Making a mess…

Oh no, I’ve cut off the Galahs head

And the Koalas ear…

Now ready for hand stitching with Chooky on zoom.

SATURDAY

 Well, did I shock everyone. I joined in zoom at just after 6 am. I’m not an early riser but I just had to do it. 

I continued with my panel project I was working on @FNWF and hand stitched down the kangaroo tail.

I am working on the last border today so you will see all about it soon. This is a surprise swap so I don’t want to spoil it if the recipient reads here.

Time for knitting teddy bear vest for charity. Jan Mac donates these to foster care kids or abused children. Everyone deserves someone to love.

https://sewmanyquiltstoolittletime.blogspot.com/

You can find the pattern here..

https://sewmanyquiltstoolittletime.blogspot.com/2021/06/instructions-for-knitted-teddy-bear-vest.html

I then went on to show a little bit of my scrap knitting blanket squares. With this blanket you don’t need to sew the squares together.

Here is the start of it

I got the idea from this picture on Pinterest 

You can find the basic pattern here.

http://thecuriouskrafter.blogspot.com/2013/04/domino-baby-blanket.html

I had some lunch then headed back to bed for 3 hours. It was such a fun morning so thank you Chooky and everyone else that chatted away. Good to see you all, hear your stories and see what you have been working on.

Until next time…….

https://chookyblue.blogspot.com/2021/09/refueling-soul.html

A request from Jan

 I have followed Jan for a few years now. She finds so many great charities to support. She is so good at collecting and distributing donated quilts, clothes, bags, lots of other things and she has added dolls & teddies to her list.

These will go to foster care children for Xmas gifts.

If anyone has any dolls or teddies in great condition that they don’t want anymore please consider donating them to Jan. She will make little jumpers to dress them and then they will be given to a child in foster care for Xmas.

Please have a look at Jan’s blog to see everything she does.

https://sewmanyquiltstoolittletime.blogspot.com/2021/05/many-thanks-quilters-sharon-and-anne.html

QAYG string blocks for GIPPSLAND FIRE VICTIMS

With the tragic fires that have been happening in Australia I want to help...
It's not much..
When we make quilts for charities the men aren't thought about as much. Our fabrics we use are more pretty and floral. This time I am focussing on males. Checks."
I have pulled all these check fabrics that have been donated to me to make QAYG blocks for the GIPPSLAND FIRES.
Jan Mac assembles QAYG blocks and sends them for Charity. I have been helping her over the past few years. She does an amazing  job at forwarding on these quilts.



My table looks a mess. BUT a happy mess.



I'm working on 2 at a time.. They go together faster..



Here they are trimmed. I think these will look great

These are the blocks I have done so far to send to Jan Mac for the people that need it in the GIPPSLAND Fires..