Maple leaves in Autumn

  Years ago I did a great workshop in Heathcote with a group I was part of. Actually it was back in 2013. It was a Helen Godden class.

https://jobutterfield.blogspot.com/2013/09/workshop-with-heathcote-quilters.html

I was also a part of https://quiltingblockswapsaustralia.blogspot.com/search?q=Maple

And another swap I was involved in.

https://6inchblockswapsaustralia.blogspot.com/search?q=Maple+

So being part of these swaps gave me a few blocks sitting in a container. So I just wanted to join them all together. 

Read about it here.https://jobutterfield.blogspot.com/2017/01/using-up-some-block-swap-blocks-and.html

This is the quilt now.

All quilted and bound.

The backing is just as beautiful.

It is lovely.

Using up some block swap blocks and a quilting project block

I was looking through some odd boxes I have and came across these blocks I received in the 12" & 6"  block swaps. I asked for autumn colours and maple leaves.
These groups blogs are no longer operating as they are on Facebook. I am not so I don't see what is happening but I wanted to do something with the blocks.
http://quiltingblockswapsaustralia.blogspot.com.au
http://6inchblockswapsaustralia.blogspot.com.au
  This is the centre block that I used. It was a quilt as you go, raw edged applique and machine quilting techniques taught by Helen Godden.... what was I to do with it.. I don't do wall hangings...

Machine quilting class with Helen Godden held at Heathcote Quilters 

https://jobutterfield.blogspot.com.au/2013/09/workshop-with-heathcote-quilters.html

So this is what I have come up with so far....

A play with ideas

This is what I have decided on

6" SWAP CATCH UP

I have had some happy mail this week. With what is going on with my mum it was nice to be surprised the mail man.

6" block swap...... My 2 blocks were made by Rose. She is new to swapping and I was her first partner. Here are the blocks she made.

If you go here you can see more lovely blocks    http://6inchblockswapsaustralia.blogspot.com.au.
There is not much happening on this blog now. It is more active on Facebook if you want to check it out. I have been a member swapping for more than a year now and have had some great blocks sent to me. I just have to put them together.i have the design in my head.. Now just DO IT.....

FNSI, secret sewing, zipper purse, 12" block swap & Maple Leaf

Well, on Friday I spent sorting and finishing off a few projects. Some I can show you some I can't......

I am also linking up with FNSI over at

 http://sugarlanequilts.blogspot.com.au/2014/08/fnsi-sign-ups-for-friday-night-sew-in.html

There are quite a lot of great things happening if you spend the time having a look at everyone's blogs. It's very interesting reading and good inspiration. Go on over to take a look.

Firstly, I finished some secret sewing. So I can only show a little sneak of it.... More photos will show up at a later date though...

Secondly, I thought I'd give this little gift a go. All you end is a zip and a length of ribbon. Be happy to do some hand stitching. Mmmmm.... The hand stitching was ok but I'm not sure the time spent on it was worth it. Maybe someone else would think so but I will not be making another one. It is a very cute little purse though. Making it was not my cup of tea....

At the end of the night I started sewing another dishcloth and a face washer. My Kilmore group is getting together on Sunday and we will be working on little items to sell on our trade table at our quilt in and also preparing for items for next years quilt show. So I went through what I had and found lots of little goodies. If anyone at the group wants to make some I will be happy to show them how... I'm sure photos will come later.

My postie bought me a nice little surprise today. A lovely Maple Leaf 12" block from Petah.

Petah was my partner this month in the 12" block swap over at...

http://quiltingblockswapsaustralia.blogspot.com.au

This months block swaps

First up... August 12" http://quiltingblockswapsaustralia.blogspot.com.au
I have just sewn my block to send off to Petah.

She wanted white background with blue stripes... http://www.quilterscache.com/R/RomanStripeBlock.html

Second... May - July http://paperpiecersswapclub.blogspot.com.au

I received my beautiful  

http://www.quilterscache.com/H/HuntersStarBlock.html 

block from Julianne.

Thirdly... June http://6inchblockswapsaustralia.blogspot.com.au

These are the lovely 

http://www.quilterscache.com/M/MapleLeafBlock.html 

blocks from Lee. The pattern is for 12" but I am having them done in 6".

Blocks received

I have received some more 6" blocks. This time they were from Maureen.

Have a look over at Quilt Block Swap Australia 6" block swap to see some more great blocks.

6" block time again

My 6" blocks from Liz.

Liz was very busy and made me 4 blocks. That makes the pile grow faster.

When I put them altogether they look so good.

Here are my blocks

Liz did a great job with these maple leaves. Nice fabrics too.

There are lots more to see at the  6" swap over at QBSA.