ZOOM STITCHING

Well what a weekend it has been. I joined in with Chookyblue and so many other bloggers again for a ZOOM day of stitching... 6 am - 10 pm... So much talking & stitching was achieved....

I started out with this plan.

Spent the day machine blanket stitching. If it wasn't for talking and sewing with bloggers I would not have got very far.

It is a very boring job for me so a little bit of company helped. I managed to get it all sewn and even changed the design a bit.

I moved the 2020 patch onto an orange background so it can be seen better and have to attach the pin onto the tank of the bike. It is now ready for basting. Next weekend I hope to have it quilted ready for their AGM.

QATW BOOKCASE QUILT HAS MADE PROGRESS

I have had this quilt hanging on my design wall for a while. I did a block swap with the ladies from QATW and i need to do something to finish it. Here is the book title and book I made for this bookcase quilt.

I was sent a block that was a front of a camera but it was far tooooo big to be in this bookcase. so I trimmed it down, added borders, added a title - EYE SPY WITH MY LITTLE EYE -- and now it has become a front on book sitting on a shelf.

I have added doilies under the lamp, clock & jug with dish to give it the homely feel.

I then decided on what I wanted to do with the borders so added them Then it was time to decide what to do with some extra blocks. The cat & the bird cage. Well I put a hook in for the bird cage. Now i just have to hand applique it.

Next was the cat. I wanted him sitting on the floor but I am still deciding if i want him further towards the bookcase or more to the edge as he hasn't got a tail

Here it is so far. I now have some hand sewing for SLOW STITCHING SUNDAY

HALLOWEEN MUG RUG & coffee cozy SWAP

I have taken part in a mug rug swap in the USA.. it is Halloween themed. I had fun making these and forwarding on but not with the postage costs. $38 - - I would have like to have added more goodies but I think I had spent enough.. Here is the front and the back. It is reversible..

Then I added a spooky button.

And am very happy with the finish. I added my name under the leaf.

In the parcel I put a sticky blood red hand print for on a window, an Australian quilting magazine and one of my bird cage key holders. Now we just have to wait for it to arrive

HARLEY QUILT DONATION

My hubby wanted a Harley quilt made for a donation for his HOG motorcycle group. So i started cutting up a t-shirt of his. Putting it up on the wall. Had a motorbike picture enlarged. A few other details sorted. Planned away and now I have something to get sewn and finished.... I have traced and cut the design out. It is now ready to be placed on the background.

I have decided on a few components so I will leave them up on the wall for a while to make sure I am happy.

Yes, I am happy... Now to sew all the blanket stitch before assembly of blocks.

I have to have it finished by 9th November 2020 for their AGM

A LOVELY SURPRISE FROM MY DAUGHTER

My daughter has been trying to move up here for the last few months. She can't travel due to COVID and is relying on my opinion when veiwing a property to rent. You need to act fast as houses are taken within a day or two of listing. She has applied for a few but no luck yet. We are waiting to hear back from 3 at the moment. When she has a signed lease she can travel without any troouble. She is missing us so sent these "luv you' & "thank you" flowers

They are lovely and it was a complete surprise. We love and miss the whole family so can't wait for them to be living nearby. Hopefully I have sorted the issue with the comments not being emailed to me....

A QUICK POST TO SHOW I AM STILL HERE

OKAY. I am doing a very small post now knowing my parcel has arrived. My friend Linda who blogs at https://linda-koshka2quilts.blogspot.com/ (I haven't worked out how to insert a link yet)last year showing her village in the UK spread Xmas cheer by placing little angels around the streets.I decided to make her some to help a little with this years cheer. I also sent her an early Xmas gift of the pot holder/mitt I made and recipe cards. I know she loved hem cause to told me so.... HAHA

I just had a ZOOM meeting with my daughter and her friends. Remember the old tupperware parties and Avon consultants.. Well now we have BRA fittings by ZOOM. As it is breast cancer awareness month annd we need to spread the word... why not do it by Zoom. Lauren was very helpful and is doing a private zoom chat/fitting with me too. I have not studied the net for the style of bra but I am definetly going to try one. They do promise free exchange of any item purchased so if you get the size wrong you can exchange it. My daughter is very happy with hers. I know I struggle to find one that fits in the usual stores. I might even consider holding my own virtual ZOOM BRA party. Any purchase is contributing a percentange to breast cancer awareness. If any one wants to know more let me know.. Go have a look https://www.intimo.com.au/ Do a self check or go get your routine check done. Dont put it off. I am due for my mamogram now..

A POST FINALLY- you will need more than a coffee to get through this post.

Hello everyone. I have so many photos I was going to share but i cant see what is posting until its posted... so good luck What have I been doing...... I sent off 2 beanies for charity to Jan Mac. she does so much for charity. Have a look at what se does https://sewmanyquiltstoolittletime.blogspot.com/

I hve spent a lot of time making masks and some people have requested straps for the elastics so their ears dont hurt. Imade some for my husband to try. which he liked then wanting some for work. When he is wearing it with his hat you cannot even see it. So I made some pretty ones too.

The other week Annie from a group I belonged to a while agao asked if I wanted to join their ZOOM meeting. Of course I said YES. We had a great chat with lotsof laughs. It has been a while since I have soken to any of them. Annie did visit me in Mildura when she was on a holiday here a couple of yearsback. We enjoyed the day catching up

So my Bonnie Hunter Frolic came out and played. I had already started sewing sashings on then it was put away. I spent some time getting my head around it. Sewed the rest of the sashings, gave it an iron & hung it on the wall. I just love it. Now I have to get inspired to sew the borders.

Next thing that has been happening is a little secret but our quilt group has a miniature challenge happening. I couldn't get into it so wasn't going to participate. You know how you all have those beautiful fabrics you just don't want to cut into. Well, I did. I designed a small piece, started cutting then sewing. Wow I have finished it and love it too. Doing some hand quilting

and the backing

I spent a Friday night scrapbooking with an online group I used to scrap with in person. Make a Page Scrapbooking with Kylie & Mel. They are on Facebook, which I am not. My daughter and grandson spent the night scrapping too. It was fun. This happens once a month where ther is chatting, scrapping, voting and a winner.. I haven't scrapped in quite a while so this was fun.

Next I had a play around with a fun little Maple block. I have always loved them and I was happy with how this one worked. Sometmes you just have to do something little for fun.

There was a link to a free house pattern in our quilt group newsletter. I made 4 with the fabrics from FROLIC as I had them out. Here is the link to make your own VILLAGE quilt .

okay, so if you are still here - you are amazing - I finished my UFO project - the key holders. I love them and have some for gifts now. Very Happy.

Now Sarah will be celebrating a very special birthday and put out a request for a birthday block to go into her her and help her celebrate. Yes i did one and have posted it. I know she is crazy in love with cats- especially ZORO https://sarahdidit.blogspot.com/2020/07/feline-friday-and-birthday-cake-71720.html

A girl at work wanted a super hero mask for her $ year old son - Rhyder - His friend wears one and he felt like he was missing out so of course I had to help. I dragged out some scraps and made him 2..

He sent me this photo to say thankyou

Well after all this sewing I decided to clean my sewing machine. Boy did it need it. Look at the mess that was in there. It sews a lot better now

And today I had a lovely afternoon tea with Judy and friends for Breast Cancer National Awareness. Judy raises money for this charity and normally holds a retreat but a ZOOM was held today because of COVID restrictions. Have a look at her Blog... http://newsfromjude.blogspot.com/

WOW what a post.this took me a while to get together. I dont start the computer often and this is a new one so took some time to find things. Hope you have enjoyed a catch up... Keep safe everyone and look forward to restricctions lifting