I got all excited recently when I realised I was up to the last month of the applique for my Foxley Village quilt. Then I discovered that there are two applique blocks in this month, but oh well, that's still pretty close to the end of the applique. (I still have some pieced blocks to do.)
So, taking a breather between small child knitting projects, I've been working on one of those blocks during the evenings this week.
On Friday, for Friday Night Sew In with Wendy, I continued on. The Fox needed a nose. When rummaging for a dark/black scrap, I found this spotted fabric...hmmm, that got me thinking....
The spots were just the right size - I cut around one and used the edge of the circle as my turning under line.
Et voilà! Possibly the most perfect circle I've ever made!
On Friday, for Friday Night Sew In with Wendy, I continued on. The Fox needed a nose. When rummaging for a dark/black scrap, I found this spotted fabric...hmmm, that got me thinking....
Et voilà! Possibly the most perfect circle I've ever made!
This is how far I've got on the block now. I have some flowers to add on, and then a little of stitchery work to give the bird some legs and so on.
Thank you Wendy for hosting us on Friday night. To see what others got up to you can visit her blog, Sugarlane Designs, *here*.
I had some very happy mail this week. Back in January I was told I was the winner of the Aurifil Thread prize after linking up to Yvonne's Quilting Jetgirl's 2020 planning party.
Of course Covid got in the way but finally my prize turned up! Wow, I was blown away with the generosity of the prize, 5 packs of their Colour Builder sets, a total of 15 spools of thread. Gosh what a great prize to win. Thank you very much Aurifil!
Beautifully packaged, and a lovely colour range - a light, medium and dark of each colour —
After a busy time this morning, it's now time for a cuppa and then I'm hoping to get some sewing and bloghopping in :-)
'til next time,
happy stitches,
WOW what an awesome prize. Love the fox
ReplyDeleteWhat a great prize, looking forward to seeing your last blocks of Foxley village.
ReplyDeleteLove your Foxley Village and be lovely to see it all together.. The fox's nose looks great. I've used spotty fabric for eyes...
ReplyDeleteWhat a fabulous prize...
Your applique looks so good; I love the fox.
ReplyDeleteA perfect nose.....
ReplyDeleteEnjoy your great prize.....
Oooh lovely prize!! You're going to have fun with them!! Wow, up to the last block of Foxly village, well done! I really need to dig mine out... oh dear....!!! xx
ReplyDeleteI like that flower that is alongside the fox in that photo
ReplyDeleteOh what a handsome 'fox' you have there!!! and what a nice 'idea' for his nose!! I will have to remember that--but first I will have to order some large dot fabric!!!!
ReplyDeleteAnd I love the Foxley Village--I should probably look into getting that pattern???
and what a delightful fun winnings--I love to win things--
have an awesome day--
luv, di
That IS a perfect circle! Your block is llloking wonderful. Indeed, that was an amazing prize. So happy for you.
ReplyDeleteSo cute! and you are almost finished.
ReplyDeleteWhat a perfect way to get a perfect circle!
ReplyDeleteLucky you winning those lovely threads - machine weight or hand sewing??
A bit of thread envy here.... well done a lovely prize....and clever idea for the fox nose... not too much left of that wonderful quilt...
ReplyDeleteHugz
Well done on winning the prize, that is great! Very clever idea with the fox nose! Nice to be nearly at the end of the quilt.
ReplyDeleteWow congrats....great prize! Love your Foxley Village and I am sure Mr. Fox is thrilled with his nose xx
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on the thread prize, I am sure it will be very useful, and your foxes nose is just perfect.
ReplyDeleteI’m finally getting a chance to sit and catch up on reading blogs. You’ve certainly been busy since Chooky’s party. Knitting, appliqué, jacket making, patchwork........
ReplyDelete. I’m tired just reading it all. And, lucky you with your prize. That won’t go to waste, will it.
Lovely fox, and threads too ;)
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your win. Your fox is so cute.
ReplyDeleteWhat an awesome win. What a great idea for your fox's nose!
ReplyDeleteYour Foxley block is coming along. That dot made the perfect nose!
ReplyDeleteWow--that was a great win. A wonderful collection of great thread!
Your workmanship is amazing! Those pieces look so small and so perfect! I would have had to fuse them.
ReplyDeleteYour needle turn has always been so precise and beautiful, your fox is fabulous! Congratulations on your lovely prize.
ReplyDeleteWhat a brilliant prize - and so useful! Lovely applique - great nose! xx
ReplyDeleteYour fox block is lovely and the nose is perfect. Great to be able to see the end in sight.
ReplyDeleteAnd what a lovely prize. The threads look wonderful.
What a lucky find the polka dot fabric was! The fox looks so cute. Congratulations on your win - such a great prize x
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on your winnings! Love the fabrics & matching threads. Such eye candy. Your Loxley is adorable. The fox is so cute and your applique is so good!
ReplyDeleteOh this little foxie is so cute. The whole quilt looks like fun to make.
ReplyDeleteThat's a wonderful prize! I'm always happy to win Aurifil thread - not that it happens all that often! I do like your fox and his very perfect nose!
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