When I pulled out my Whimsical Woodland mystery stitchery block of the month the other night, I discovered I wasn't as up-to-date as I thought I was! Somehow, I'd missed stitching the month 7 block. So that has been my evening handwork this week. Last night, for Friday Night Sew In, I continued on —
I didn't get quite as far as I thought I might but the end is in sight —
This morning I tipped out the box and had a look at what I've done so far. I've this month's block to stitch but also a fair bit of piecing.
Here is the pile of fabrics I should have also been sewing up month-by-month. I see a Whimsical Woodland day at the sewing machine in my future!
This morning I also got the final borders on a cot quilt I started making last weekend.
There are several new(ish) babies around who haven't got their quilts yet. I'm detemined not to do any Christmas sewing or get (too) distracted until they are done.
There, I've put that in writing, let's see how well I do.
I started off really well. I surpassed myself with a clean, clear cutting table.
Ahh, we have a problem here...see the bonus triangles I made while I was making X blocks for the quilt? They very nearly sent me down another interesting path - so I quickly put them away and carried on with what I was supposed to be doing!
I made a pink version of the same design earlier in the year (which you can see *here* - scroll down through the post to find it). I really like this pattern; Tic-Tac Who by Joanne of Canuck Quilter Designs; it's pretty straight forward to put together but the 'feature' block adds a bit of an extra sewing challenge as well as additional visual interest.
It thrills me to see the grandie-girls stop and ask about it - they spend ages working out who is who.
They recognise the animals they see around the farm and love that their daddy is in the quilt!
Thank you to Wendy for hosting Friday Night Sew In..as this is a five-Friday month, there's another one next week too. Lucky us :-)
There, I've put that in writing, let's see how well I do.
I started off really well. I surpassed myself with a clean, clear cutting table.
Anyway I have stayed focussed and here is the completed top —
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| There are three options for this block; an owl, dog or duckling. |
This is a very short post for me, so I thought I'd take the chance to pop in just one more photo.
Longer time readers may remember the Round Robin quilt representing our farm which was started Years Ago (2010) but which I only just finished last year (see the post *here*).It thrills me to see the grandie-girls stop and ask about it - they spend ages working out who is who.
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| (I see I need to do some repairs to the button hole stitch here.) |
Happy stitches,
It is nice to see projects coming together and an end in sight.
ReplyDeleteYou are doing a great job of catching up. The blue quilt is stunning. Love how that one has turned out.
ReplyDeleteAnd it is a delight to see the girls checking out the detail on the farm quilt.
Oh, that's such a lovely stitching! And our roundrobin with you girls is so cute!!!
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Rike
Nice stitching Raewyn and the cot quilt is great. Isn't it lovely when little ones take an interest in your work. xx
ReplyDeleteit is always fun to see the fun the little grandkids have when looking at a quilt with a lot of pieces in it. Love your stitchery blocks with the little patchwork sashing around them
ReplyDeleteThose stitchery blocks are cute on their own, but I really like the added punch the pieced border gives them.
ReplyDeleteGood job avoiding the "rabbit hole" of those bonus triangles. Great job on the owl! I made Tic*Tac*Who a year or so ago. I really like it. I want to do one of the other animal blocks someday.
Such a cute photo of the girls chatting about your farm quilt. Makes me smile. :)
I just ADORE that last photo! It just takes our quilts to another level when our kids or grandkids take such a keen interest. Yep, I know from experience. I giggled at you getting distracted...the story of my life, although this past year with the IB challenges, I have had to wear blinders so to speak. Lovely quilt of Joanne's you made! Must give her a thrill thinking her design, by a Canadian person now living in Iowa USA, is now being loved in New Zealand. Makes the world that much smaller and cozier IMHO.
ReplyDeleteSo nice to see your projects, I'm very partial to stichery blocks too but mine always take ages. The cot quilt is great, and as for your row by row, just fabulous. Isnt it lovely that your little ones are working out who is who and admiring the animals.
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see the twins working out what is what on your row by row Raewyn. Kind of like an eye spy 😆😆 the cot quilt looks wonderful, well done on not being distracted by those triangles. .I can see another mini quilt iu your future 😆😆. Your stitcheries are lovely too, I am sure you will have caught up in no time.
ReplyDeleteWonderful to see the twins working out what is what on your row by row Raewyn. Kind of like an eye spy 😆😆 the cot quilt looks wonderful, well done on not being distracted by those triangles. .I can see another mini quilt iu your future 😆😆. Your stitcheries are lovely too, I am sure you will have caught up in no time.
ReplyDeleteHi Raewyn love your whimsical blocks they are so cute. How wonderful to see those beautiful grandie girls taking such an interest in the farm quilt,i think that is rather cute and boy they sure are sprouting up,hope you have a wonderful weekend my friend.
ReplyDeleteLove your whimsical stitcheries, they are very cute. The baby quilt is gorgeous. Hugs,xx
ReplyDeleteAll your projects are just gorgeous. I hope you get the finishes you want.
ReplyDeleteLoved having your company at FNSI... xox
The Whimsical Woodland blocks are sew pretty and will make a sweet quilt.
ReplyDeleteLove that baby quilt and checked out the pink too, just gorgeous.
Sew nice to see the girls enjoy searching the Row by Row Farm quilt.May sparl interest in two future sewers???
Oh a cute quilt does need some love!!
Great to stitch along, hope to see you next Friday?
I love the little snail on your Whimsical stitcher you. The owl quilt is really cute. There is a lot of work in the Round robin quilt. A really special I spy quilt.
ReplyDeleteYou've put it in writing! That's such a great motivation. I must look back and see if there is anything that I've put in writing that I haven't done yet.
ReplyDeleteBoth the owl quilt and the grandie girls are super cute!
Gosh, you have been busy, Raewyn!
ReplyDeleteLove all your stitcheries and their patchwork squares!
Awww, the grandies look so sweet, looking at their dad on the quilt!
Good luck on not starting on anything new, especially Christmas stitching! I wouldn’t say anything like that, of course, it’s tempting fate far too much!
Hugs,
Barbara xx
Gorgeous Owl quilt..........and look at the kids enjoying the round robin! Maybe I should give mine to my grandkids?!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching. Such a very very cute owl quilt! How gorgeous are your 2 little girls xx
ReplyDeleteThose embroidered blocks are so nice and look fantastic with the pieced borders.
ReplyDeleteThe finished flimsy is adorable and will make such a sweet gift.
I LOVE seeing the little ones inspecting "the homestead". I'll bet they really enjoy spotting all of their familiar sights.
The farm quilt has to be the best quilt ever for your family. So much fun. Love the little stitchery blocks. They look like they are fun to do each month. Good job getting them done, and the piecing too.
ReplyDeleteWOW Raewyn, look at all your wonderful work, would you like to come and complete some of mine. I love the Whimsical quilt, your stitching is gorgeous. Take care and happy stitching. :)
ReplyDeletelots of lovely work, love the stitcheries and your quilt top.... I think the picture with the twinnies enjoying your quilt just is the very best.. made my day...
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Love your stitching and your blue quilt top.
ReplyDeletethe farm yard round robin is adorable, great that the kiddies enjoy it too.
Lots of goodies going on at your place! You must be so well organised. What a magical photo of the twins busy finding all sorts of surprises in the quilt, they'll never tire of doing this I'm sure.
ReplyDeleteYour embroidered blocks are wonderful! Love seeing your grandchildren play with that quilt. Tic tac who is so sweet! Looks like a fun project!
ReplyDeleteThe whimsical blocks are sooo cute!! Love the quilt too :) xx
ReplyDeleteHow did I miss this delightful post? Guess I should have dug myself out from under my pile of scraps sooner!
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