You may remember that I have started Foxley Village this year. This past week I have been working on the applique for Month Two. I was really happy to have completed the fox - he's such a handsome fellow and looks quite at home on top of the Tea Shoppe (Actually he still needs some features embroidered on!).
For Friday Night with Friends I did a bit of preparation —
And by now I have got the block to this stage —
Thank you to those that crafted away with me on Friday night. Pop over to Cheryll's blog to see what others got up to (there's always plenty of inspiration!).
The MOML had a birthday on Friday so Saturday was a family day with everyone gathered for lunch.
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| Back basting for more applique |
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| Applying wash-away stabliliser for stitchery details (too many layers to see through for tracing) |
My disappointment is that the picture of the original quilt shows a (light) verandah plus (dark) base boards but the pattern just has the verandah on it. Comparing the two it looks incomplete but on it's own it's not too bad. Because I've used a dark fabric as the verandah I am not sure what to put to make it look complete so it may just stay as it is. (Obviously I didn't look up any errata in the actual pattern and realised my error once I'd done the sewing!)
The MOML had a birthday on Friday so Saturday was a family day with everyone gathered for lunch.
Easter Eggs are now making an appearance in the supermarkets so they were an obvious choice for a quick and chocolately cake topping!
How lovely is this? The five youngest all together for some serious cousin time! (The older two girls live down-country with their mother.)
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| hehe all chomping on 'baby sticks' of some description! |
There's still some of the weekend left so I'm hoping to squeeze in a little more sewing and then some blog reading.
'til next time,
happy stitches,
Your Foxley Village block looks wonderful Raewyn, who would know there was anything else that could be added! Happy birthday to the MOYL, wonderful to have all the cousins together. They all look happy chomping away! That is one special cake.
ReplyDeletewonderful to have all your grandchildren with you! who can resist chocolate!
ReplyDeleteIt is a great looking block! I wonder if you were to make it look like there was a bannister on either side of the verandah, going from the house to the corner posts, if it would give you the more complete look you are seeking without any major disruption?
ReplyDeleteCute shot of all those sweet little ones. :)
Your Foxley Village is looking great Raewyn! I love that pattern. Happy birthday to your other half. My hubbys is today .... I am glad he didn't see your chocolate cake photo as he might want one the same!!!
ReplyDeleteIsn't the family growing fast! I don't think anyone else would notice the design change in your applique... there is plenty going on and is looking lovely,
ReplyDeleteHappy Birthday to yoiur man.. lovely cake..... great idea... my man has one coming up at the end of the month. lOvely picture of the cousins. Your block looks wonderful... so many pieces in it an the cups are tiny...
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It is hard when you feel something isn't right with a pattern, I'm sure you will work it out. Great cake and fun to have all the grandies together.
ReplyDeleteYour block looks great, Raewyn. I love your Mr Fox!
ReplyDeleteCute Mr Fox 🦊 and I think your blocks looks okay...
ReplyDeleteYummy cake you made for hubby's birthday.
Lovely to have all the little cousins together...
I have not seen the original pattern but your verandah looks lovely from where I am sitting. Nice to have a family day.
ReplyDeleteHad to laugh when I read the title of your post Raewyn. Knowing where you live in NZ I thought Foxes??? surely not! Haha should have known. Lovely for you to have all your grandies together. Warms the heart doesn't it? Cake looks yummy.
ReplyDeleteFoxley Village is looking great....love Mr. Fox....very handsome! Happy birthday to your dear hubby. Nice to share it with all your Grandies x
ReplyDeleteHi Raewyn lovely work my friend,well done and i love the family pic,grandies everywhere,how beautiful and precious,hope you have a wonderful day my friend xx
ReplyDeleteCute new applique quilt in the making. Look at your gorgeous grandchildren! Enjoy.
ReplyDeleteSweet post . . . I always love seeing your quilting projects.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful grands :)
The block looks lovely, especially the fox.
ReplyDeleteLove seeing all the little ones together.
Looks like you had a great day with the grands. Hope you can figure something out about the fox project. Have a great week!
ReplyDeleteCousin time is the best! So cute!
ReplyDeleteI love your cute little fox block.
Oh how cute---the fox block and the family fun--
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Your Foxley village block is wonderful. Oh the babies are so cute.
ReplyDeleteLove the foxy block Raewyn!! Family photos are the best and what a fun time all the little ones seem to be having together.
ReplyDeleteHello Raewyn, don't faint. I actually made a visit. Seems I have missed a lot. Hope you are all well.xx
ReplyDeleteLove your tea shop! I need to dig mine out!!!! Actually, I think it is in the shipment, so I'll have to wait... so lovely to spend time with family on special occasions too - the cake looked yummy! xx
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