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

Saturday, November 21, 2015

Secrets and Stars

I wonder who else signed up for Friday Night Sew In and then realised that most of their sewing at the moment is SECRET??!! 
The posting date for Chookyblue's Secret Santa Christmas Swap is this week... I'm at the last minute tweaking and titivating stage so that's good - although I had a semi-brainwave today which I think is a good idea but may mean a little more sewing....
So Friday night, I did a bit of this —
Hand sewing on this is now complete
One last french knot added here
...and that's allI can share for now... :-)

On Friday afternoon, before settling into my comfy chair for the evening's handsewing, I did a little more on my stars..... here's my recent starry post ... the rainbow scraps (RSC) has remained my leader and ender project lately... and a good one to do when I'm feeling like a bit of a sew without much thinking...
I finally made some orange stars - I didn't think I had any but found a good little pile of country oranges and rusts - and a reproduction orange - perfect for me...
This one's more red than orange but works in the centre of the row
I'm loving how it's growing ♥
And it is growing - it will be about 84 " square without borders!
Indigo fabric for my last three stars is my last challenge - I've decided to assemble everything else and see what I can get away with using.

Thank you to Wendy for hosting us all for FNSI (click *here* for her link-up post) and to Angela for her Rainbow Scrap Inspiration (click *here* for her latest link-up post).
This must be the shortest post I've done for a while, aren't I full of surprises? - I can sense a sigh of relief through the airwaves so I will stop now,
Wishing you many happy stitches,
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42 comments:

  1. MariaNovember 22, 2015 at 12:05 AM

    Yes there is a lot of secret sewing happening.....
    Those stars look fabulous together ...
    Have a lovely Sunday.

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  2. JulieroseNovember 22, 2015 at 12:19 AM

    Beautiful stars you have "growing" there...nice little secret stitches--hugs, Julierose

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  3. AnonymousNovember 22, 2015 at 12:36 AM

    Hi Raewyn,wow I love this quilt,wow done my friend xx

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  4. Michelle RidgwayNovember 22, 2015 at 2:07 AM

    I think you have loads of company in the secret sewing business lol! Love your stars x

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  5. Karen - Quilts...etc.November 22, 2015 at 2:57 AM

    very pretty quilt!

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  6. Needled MomNovember 22, 2015 at 4:22 AM

    Those stars are just gorgeous!!!

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  7. Rose MarieNovember 22, 2015 at 5:15 AM

    Your star quilt is amazing!

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  8. TerryNovember 22, 2015 at 5:40 AM

    Your quilt is going to be beautiful! :0)

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  9. QUILTING IS BLISSFUL, DINovember 22, 2015 at 6:37 AM

    I love the peeks at your secret sewing projects, but that quilt is way too pretty--just love it--
    smiles, di

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  10. JulieNovember 22, 2015 at 8:23 AM

    Hi Raewyn, your secret sewing looks gorgeous even though I can only see a sneaky peek. I love your orange stars ... I am not usually a fan of that colour but I love your country orange. Your starry quilt is looking amazing Raewyn.

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  11. Karen's KornerNovember 22, 2015 at 8:57 AM

    WOW those stars are stunning.

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  12. SheilaNovember 22, 2015 at 9:24 AM

    Your star blocks are just gorgeous , wow , loving that quilt!!

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  13. Sew Quilt DesignsNovember 22, 2015 at 9:39 AM

    Lovely Star quilt and that stitching looks very interesting !

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  14. Magpie SueNovember 22, 2015 at 9:52 AM

    You're going to have a beautiful rainbow quilt eventually!

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  15. gayleNovember 22, 2015 at 10:04 AM

    You're growing a beautiful rainbow!

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  16. kiwikidNovember 22, 2015 at 10:18 AM

    No sighing over here, enjoy your posts!! The stars are lovely, they look fantastic laid out together. Your secret sewing looks interesting too.

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  17. QuiltdivajulieNovember 22, 2015 at 10:34 AM

    So fun to see your top coming together . . . (I didn't have much if any indigo either).

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  18. LeeanneNovember 22, 2015 at 10:39 AM

    *L*O*V*E* the starry quilt!!

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  19. Mystic QuilterNovember 22, 2015 at 11:15 AM

    Your star quilt is looking great and why a good size it will be when finished.

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  20. MelodyNovember 22, 2015 at 11:26 AM

    Adore those stars, such a magnificent quilt is growing at your place.

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  21. Janet O.November 22, 2015 at 12:09 PM

    Oh, those stars are so nice looking! What a lovely quilt that will be.
    I look forward to seeing your stitchery projects, when they are no longer secret. : )

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  22. Deb ANovember 22, 2015 at 12:49 PM

    Your secret projects are looking good.

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  23. MarjorieNovember 22, 2015 at 1:53 PM

    Loving this star project!

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  24. Egléa Senna BordadosNovember 22, 2015 at 2:19 PM

    Embroidered hand is always very nice to do.
    Your quilt is getting beautiful! You are right to like!
    Congratulations!
    Hugs!

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  25. PaulaB quiltsNovember 22, 2015 at 3:04 PM

    Lovely quilt coming together. I like your rusty orange. Keep up the good work!

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  26. Karen SNovember 22, 2015 at 7:26 PM

    Great to see all the stars together. It looks lovely. Good luck with the extras you need.

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  27. CathNovember 22, 2015 at 7:31 PM

    Its that time of year! I have given up trying to keep things secret and those I am hiding it from probably don't even read my blog anyway! Lots of lovely stitching happening at your place and I just love that quilt that is coming along nicely!

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  28. FionaNovember 22, 2015 at 7:45 PM

    yes, lots of secret stuff happening everywhere... your stars looks so lovely.... I am hopeless at leader ender projects as I just end up doing them instead of other things!!! haha

    Hugz

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  29. margaretNovember 22, 2015 at 7:53 PM

    no secret sewing going on here, the three girls in my life all want money for Christmas so that makes life easy but might make some table mats . Your blocks look wonderful laid out as a quilt

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  30. JulimondNovember 22, 2015 at 9:29 PM

    Such a wonderful quilt.And the changing colours make it perfect.
    Greetings from Iris

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  31. Peg - Happy In QuiltingNovember 22, 2015 at 9:44 PM

    Secret stuff is looking good ....top looks fantastic xx

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  32. SusanNovember 22, 2015 at 11:19 PM

    The sneak peek looks good.....my sewing is secretive too. The rainbow stars top looks fabulous, love the colours.

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  33. LesleyNovember 23, 2015 at 12:07 AM

    Your stars are so beautiful. What a gorgeous quilt you will have!

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  34. scraphappyNovember 23, 2015 at 12:17 AM

    What a beautiful combination of colors! Good luck finding just the right shades for the last row.

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  35. Katie Z.November 23, 2015 at 10:06 AM

    Your blocks are gorgeous. My secret sewing happened earlier in the year, so I get to do "me" sewing soon!

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  36. BarbNovember 24, 2015 at 1:49 AM

    great star blocks and I love the sneak peaks at the Christmas piece - it looks so cute!!

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  37. LinNovember 24, 2015 at 6:09 AM

    Your stars look wonderful all put together like that. Pretty stitching on the secret stuff. xx

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  38. Chookyblue......November 27, 2015 at 12:04 PM

    last minute sneeky sewing.........

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  39. SheilaNovember 27, 2015 at 8:54 PM

    Wow! Your quilt is coming together beautifully.

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  40. AnonymousNovember 28, 2015 at 3:22 PM

    I love your banner at the top of the blog. Love your stars, too!

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  41. BillieBee (billiemick)November 29, 2015 at 4:20 PM

    Your embroidery is lovely. Is that regular fabric?

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  42. JulieDecember 1, 2015 at 8:12 AM

    You have been busy - that will be a huge quilt when it is finished.

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