As it nears the end of the month, the 1 Xmas Item a Month blog is getting pretty busy. I was quiet with Christmas items during January and February but am pleased to be able to post something this time round :-)
This little wallhanging (3" x 9") is one of the blocks from the Christmas Fun Button Club Lynette Anderson did a couple of years ago. All it needs is a hanger and then I will have to decide if it will go into the Gift basket or My basket.....!
Narelle is doing a great job of rounding us up each month and motivating us to keep some planning for Christmas on track :-) Click *here* to go to the blog and see what ideas everyone has.
I don't really have a history or connection with Combi Vans but found this a really neat pattern to sew, I enjoyed the circling around the headlights and the bonnet. I think this will make a cool cushion. The neat thing about sewing samples and pattern testing is that you get to try things you possibly wouldn't have otherwise done. Thanks Juliet! (Juliet's patterns are available via her Craftsy site *here*).
This little wallhanging (3" x 9") is one of the blocks from the Christmas Fun Button Club Lynette Anderson did a couple of years ago. All it needs is a hanger and then I will have to decide if it will go into the Gift basket or My basket.....!
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In the past I have pattern tested some lovely foundation piecing blocks for Juliet of Tartankiwi. Recently I have done two more. The Kowhai is one of my favourite NZ native flowers so I was more than happy to test this one —
— And for a bit of fun, I was also happy to sew up this one for her as well —
My last post with the red and white quilt 'designs' was lots of fun; the next stage of the SewCalGal Year of Red and White challenges is now open. If you want a little push to make a Red and White quilt you may like to consider starting one now. If you complete one before September 30th, you can join in the linky party and be in the draw for some lovely prizes, too. SewCalGal is promising tutorials and tips throughout the year too so I will be keen to see what she comes up with.
Happy stitching, have a great day, and thank you for visiting,
They all look wonderful. Looks like you've had quite a bit of fun lately. Good for you!
ReplyDeleteWhat a precious little Christmas mini!! Juliet comes up with some awesome foundation piecing patterns! I haven't done any in a few years, but it used to be my method of choice. She's lucky to have someone like you to test her patterns for her.
ReplyDeleteSuch lovely projects, your foundation pieced flower is perfection.
ReplyDeleteAs always your paper piecing is amazing!! I look at my little kiwis every day!!!
ReplyDeleteCute little Christmas quilt!!! Ya done good!!
Blessings and hugs!
What fun paper piecing!!! I love the VW bus! We had one of them at one time.
ReplyDeleteWhat cute stuff Raewyn--love that VW bus...brings back memories for me...
ReplyDeleteyour Christmas wall hanging is just lovely--hugs, Julierose
The LA Christmas block looks lovely as a mini...
ReplyDeleteFabulous PP . The Combi looks great. We had a couple of them when I was a kid.
Cute little Christmas Sampler! Oh, hard to decide whether to part with it or keep it. I usually start out telling myself I am going to keep something--then I end up giving it away! : )
ReplyDeleteExcellent job on the paper piecing! I think the vehicle needs a little VW logo on the front--at least that is what it looks like to me!. My best friend used to drive one. It was orange.
you have been busy - makes me sure wnat to head to the machine - love the kowhai flower and combi van.
ReplyDeleteLove the little mini Christmas quilt and those PP patterns are pretty neat , I always wanted to own one of those VW Vans , they are pretty cool :-) Great job!1
ReplyDeleteAll such great finishes. I love the combi van too.
ReplyDeleteDear Raewyn
ReplyDeleteyour little christmas wallhanging is so cute, three years ago this button club was the first application I tried and since that day I´m lost!!!
The little VW-Bus (Van?) is great, I love the motive!!
Many hugs
sigisart
your little christmas finish is so cute and you have finished off a ufo to boot.
ReplyDeleteso much work in your pieced blocks, love the vw! they look amazing.
Your little Christmas piece is a cutie, the buttons are always a lovely touch on Lynettes designs.
ReplyDeleteThe foundation pieced blocks are lovely... kowhai is a favourite here too, the wood pigeons and tui love them!
Gosh Raewyn I love all your makes in this post :-) That christmas wallhanging is gorgeous & your kowhai & Kombi Van are pretty amazing too - its fascinating to a non-quilter (like me) how you piece all those tiny bits together & how great it turns out looking :-)
ReplyDeletelove the little Christmas mini... and great foundation work too
ReplyDeleteHugz
Gorgeous projects
ReplyDeleteIsn't that combie van a hoot! Almost as good as the kowhai flower. Great sewing Raewyn.
ReplyDeleteLovely Christmas block. I can see why it is tempting to keep it.
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks that you have been testing, too.
Good luck with the red and white!
your christmas piece is a delight, Lynette Anderson is soooo talented with here designs. Flower has worked very well, I must master foundation piecing as I am missing out so much on nice projects
ReplyDeleteLove your little Christmas quilt...it is a sweet design and you did an awesome job. Your van is pretty cool too!
ReplyDeleteLove your cute Xmas hanging Raewyn and how clever is that block,well done.xx
ReplyDeleteFinally catching up with my blog reading! Love that VW bus. I want to make one too. :-)
ReplyDeleteLove your little Christmas quilt, very cute! And your two blocks are gorgeous, I love the look of paper piecing.
ReplyDeleteLove your little Christmas quilt, very cute! And your two blocks are gorgeous, I love the look of paper piecing.
ReplyDeleteI definitely need that campervan block Raewyn. Please will you give me a nudge when it is available. Thinking Sarah and Olly would love that for their vw.x
ReplyDeleteGood Morning Rawyn, I love your Christmas hanging. My Steve went to the quilt shop with me back in the winter. They have a small room in the back with nothing but Christmas fabric. He was in heaven. My man loves Christmas. So, sometime between now and next December, I need to come up with a Christmas quilt. Thanks for reminding me and for you inspiration :)
ReplyDeleteHave a wonderful day.
Your blogging sister, Connie :)
Cool combie!! And the Kowhai, your fav flower!
ReplyDeleteJuliet does neat patterns, very clever.
That combo van is fabulous!
ReplyDeleteSweet little wall hanging and well done with the foundation piecing, both excellent. Something I have yet to try.
ReplyDeleteoh, your snowman is so cute.
ReplyDeletereally nice paper piecing patterns.