Blast Off Finished

I have finished the Blast Off quilt for my niece, just have to get it quilted and see if she likes it. I have started another one that is more traditional - a Lori Smith pattern called Stars From Heaven. I am doing it in pale blues, greens and mauves. I think it is really pretty and I should have a photo in a couple of days. I will let my sister-in-law see them both and tell me which one I should get quilted. 

This is the finished baby quilt, I used as many really bright fabrics for the stars as I could find.  I Love It - hope Courtenay does too.

And this is another Lori Smith little quilt that I just finished binding. It is from one of her Fat Quarter Quilting patterns with 9 different little quilts in one pattern. Finished it is about 16" x 20". It was great fun to do, and I even quilted it myself - pretty basic though. It is a bit brighter than the original.

I'm finally doing some sewing again. Haven't touched my machine for several weeks, just keep looking at it thinking I need to sew. Anyway I moved it back into the loungeroom and have started a couple of projects. My niece is having a baby shortly, a little boy so I'm making him a quilt. I just hope she will like it, I think it's really cool - a rocket ship surrounded by stars. It's a The Birdhouse pattern called Blast Off. I may do another quilt as well, something more traditional in case she isn't into bright and funky for a new baby.

This is the centre panel, all the shapes are fused on. I will sew around them in black. Haven't worked out what color to do the stars.

This is my other sewing project. I made Sophia a quick and easy flannelette baby rug and Jo said it was great. I had some hexagons left over so I'm making another one. No plans for it yet, I'm waiting for a friend to get pregnant and she will probably get it. The hexagons are all rotary cut with a Darlene Zimmerman EZ quilting template. They are about 5.5" across the centre, a bit over 3" on each side. And then they are sewn on the machine, so easy. I've made about 12 Grandma's Flower Garden flowers so far, now got to sew them together and fill in the missing bits. It will be backed with flannel, but no wadding.

 

And I started a cross stitch. I'm a big tennis fan, but it gets a bit boring between points. So I grabbed a kit for a cute fish mobile, and started stitching. This is 2 nights work so far. Don't you just love the tennis.

It has been ages since I posted anything, but I have been sooooooo busy. That is my excuse anyway. But I have gotten so many great patterns in and I think I may be motivated to start sewing again - haven't done any for over a month. A new supply of Indygo Junction patterns just arrived, they have clothes, and bags, and stitchery, and toys, and so much more. But I'm pretty stuck on a couple of their clothing patterns and I may have to start making my own clothes again. Maybe for the summer, it's too cold at the moment to wear much other than track pants and sweat shirts (not very glamourous though). And there is a bag pattern, and a stitchery, and a couple of others that are high on my list of things I want to do. I'll post pics if I ever get around to anything. But here are some of the great Indygo Junction patterns.

This is the one I love, it's actually called Asian Night PJs, but I would make it for everyday wear. Way too cute to wear to bed.

And a fabulous stitchery for all retro and vintage lovers - it would look great in my very modern kitchen I think - called Every Day Dish Towels.

I love this coat, it's another one I think I want to make, and it would be great for this rather cold climate. I may make it for the slightly warmer (but still cool) weather. Is that wishful thinking? Maybe.

A great bag pattern and a great way to use up some of my scraps - called Petal Blossom bag.

New Stock - Bird Brain

There is so much new stock coming in, and so many of them I would like to do. I think I need to stop sleeping and do some more sewing. Though I suppose if I don't sleep I won't feel much like sewing. Oh well, I'll just have to try and fit more in during the day. 

These are Bird Brain designs - most are stitchery, but some are really pretty felt applique. 

This one is called Quilts in the Garden, it's high on my list to do, but maybe a bit intricate. I think I might have to find something smaller.

This one is so pretty and it can be a sachet or a pincushion. I think I would do it as a sachet and give it to someone special. It's a bit too pretty for my house. It's called Think Pink

I love this one, it's a bit late for Easter I know. The pattern has the runner, and the stuffed eggs and the cute little pillow. I might try and make an egg or two for Sophia, if I start now I might finish it in time for next Easter. It's called Eggs on Parade.

 

And another cute stitchery. This one is Home Sweet Home Redwork.

 And here is one that isn't late, maybe a bit early. But maybe not, depending on how good we are at finishing things (not very sometimes). This one is Santa and Toys Redwork Stocking.

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Recent Quilts

I haven't posted for a while, but I have been busy. I'm actually doing some sewing these days. I have set Sundays aside for sewing, and writing patterns. It doesn't always happen but more often than not I get something constructive done. So here are a few of the things I have finished recently, including a couple of new free patterns on the website. 

This is Norway Dreaming, it's a new free pattern on the website. It's quick and easy and fits well into the Modern quilt movement I think. 

This is a variation of Norway Dreaming, the flying geese are a little smaller, making the quilt just a big smaller for a lap quilt.

and this one is called FiFi's Folly. A fabulous friend made the initial blocks but her points were a bit off, so I turned them into circles and appliqued them onto a dirty brown background and made a great quilt (if I may say so myself). Otherwise I would have stuck them in a box and never done anything with them. You can often salvage things if you think 'outside the box'. I love this quilt, and brown in definitely not my colour.

I found some leftover blocks from a workshop, the little ones in the centre, and decided to do something with them. And I had the wonderful pink stripe which was perfect. This quilt doesn't have a name yet, but will be sold or given away or something, and I will think of a name before it goes to it's new home.

and finally a quilt by Miss M. It is called Larapops, and is done with a Jelly Roll, or in this case a Bali Pop. I added some really bright green fabrics for the circles. So quick and easy. No name yet for this one. All suggestions appreciated. 

I haven't posted for a while, but I have been busy. I'm actually doing some sewing these days. I have set Sundays aside for sewing, and writing patterns. It doesn't always happen but more often than not I get something constructive done. So here are a few of the things I have finished recently, including a couple of new free patterns on the website.

Sydney Craft Show

I'm off to the Craft Show on Friday, didn't make it to any last year so I thought I deserved an outing. And I'm catching up with a friend and staying overnight. Maybe I will get to some fabulous market on Saturday, will have to wait and see. And I might find some interesting new stuff at the Craft show for the shop.
The orders are still coming in, got new stuff from Julie Maccullough of Magic Threads and Jill Maas - they both do fabulous dolls - I have made some of Julie's but haven't yet made any of Jill's.

Fred and Frogs in a Box - this is the new one by Jill Maas, love it and can imagine all the fun embellishing the box.

and this is Snowdrop, isn't she pretty. Another Jill Maas doll. 

I've also got some new stuff from Kookaburra Cottage, including a little girls dress pattern and a toddlers pants and top pattern - both of which I have actually made. I will try and put pics up next week.

Ava Rose - pretty Kookaburra Cottage quilt pattern

Kookaburra Laugh - this would be great for an overseas friend.

I Love My Job

I really do love my job. I get to spend my days surrounded by wonderful patterns for all the things I love best. And I get to associate with fabulous people as well. Not just suppliers and designers, but my customers too. I have some great customers who keep coming back to check out my new stuff. And I'm really grateful to them.

Yesterday I got a new supply of patterns in from Toni Alexander of the Red Boot Quilt Company. Toni does great fun designs. I actually made one of her designs for my granddaughter when she was born, didn't know Toni at the time, and I love it. I have also made up her Best Friends doll pattern and another one of her quilt patterns. 

Best Friends - aren't they cute, and so simple to make.

A new pattern called Puppy Love - perfect for all dog lovers.

And one for the cat lovers out there, called Catnip.

As well as the parcel from Toni I got one from Janet Rowe, or Wildcraft Farm. This is a new one for me. I haven't even had a chance to open it yet, but I will soon, and the patterns will be available. 

I love my job. - The only thing I could wish for is more time to make up lots of the wonderful patterns I have to sell.