My quilting thoughts and inspirations sprinkled with a glimpse of life down on the farm

Monday, September 20, 2010

Sunday sew-in

SUNDAY  report- All animals fed and happy (I have 111 calves now), a line full of washing (I have a new washing machine so anything looking at me sideways is getting washed these days!!), (basic) housework done, coffee made, and into my 'cave' by 10am...

well nearly; I was happy with 10.07am — But WHY the rush?...I decided to stage my very own SEW-IN!!
First up was a block for Sue, a friend of Lizzie's. I was really touched by the story Lizzie wrote and her plea for blocks.

I hope she likes reds!!
(quick interruption to grab line full of washing- heavy rain looming..)
Next, more work on my pretties hexie project... a full show in a few days when it's properly done....
No longer looking like a quilt...?
(Skies were blue again so another load went on the line)(so windy they dried in no time..)
Then a few finishing touches to the latest "My Garden" block (recognise the cute wee button from my last post?)
Then, I just had time to settle down to some more 9-patch sewing... I thought I had started to get through them but... still a few to go!!!
the to-do pile is higher than the done pile
Check out Leeanne's 9-patch quilt - she's finished hers!!
[Oh dear - what's happening here —
Don't say she's making crumb blocks again... I thought she'd got that out of her system..!!]

And then there was a quick photo shoot so I could show off the gorgeous purse and pad I received in a giveaway from Di, from Quilting is Blissful!! Cute isn't it? I love the fabric she has used - THANK YOU sweet Di!!
And so ended my day in my cave - it all went downhill after this, with calves calling, hungry family members calling , and more washing to sort.
Have a great week everyone!!

11 comments:

  1. You are showing many nice things, Ik love the Garden-block: the stitchery, the applique, the colors, the fabric chosen and the button!
    Greetings, Cisca

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  2. Looks like you had a Good Day..getting lots accomplished...well done!Love your block for Sue...a few of us have done Reds so yours will fit in just Beautifully.
    cheers

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  3. What an awesome day you had! So much to show for it. I'm thinking maybe a hexie bag?? Love those pretty colours you're using. Lovely progress on all your gorgeous projects.

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  4. Don't you just love days like that!!
    that looks like a bag in the making to me??Oh well I will have wait.......
    Cool My garden block...I got a bit unsure with the satin flowers as the picture on the pattern shows 2 different coloured flowers, but the stitchery pattern says one?
    Anyway very cute.

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  5. Oh dear....looks like I'll be a yo yo with the washing today...my turn...see ya!

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  6. What a great sewing day you had.
    Great block for Sue.
    Loving your hexies and yes I see the button on your cute stitchery.
    Go Girl with the nine patches.

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  7. P.S I have just done a post about Cat a blogging friend from NZ who is doing quilts for the "Kids of Christchurch"
    thought you may like to have a look and maybe spread the word. thanks.

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  8. What an dream day, Raewyn! What a gorgeous block for Sue, I am trying to send one, too. And I haven't even finished block 1 and you are done with 4!
    I need a sew-in! I am so in love with your hexi-bag... The colours are so sweet. and so is your gift!
    a dream day... :)

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  9. Your pretty hexies look so sweet. Seems like you had a great day.

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  10. A great day of sewing before life returned to normal. Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

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  11. I love it when I can get a whole day in the sewing room too--and I don't even have any cows to keep me from going there--but other things pop up!!!! Love all your projects you are working on--way to go!!!
    Hugs, Di

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