It was gardening inside and out yesterday. I got some seedlings planted —
It's time to make some Truffula Trees for this quilt.
It's an easy foundation pieced block.
A start - yes, I think this will work —
Making up more units —
And a completed block —
A second one —
I have a black and white stripe I thought I could use for the trunks. I had a quick play but don't feel totally smitten with it so I'll think on it some more —
This design is called Huck Lace (I think!). Lovely!!
Her son has a business making and selling metal cutouts (garden art), and this adorable cat arrived with the tea towel. It has a bent over metal bit along the neck so it can be attached to a post or fence. I'm still deciding where to put it but it will be somewhere visible, that's for sure!
A start - yes, I think this will work —
I received some gorgeous mail recently. Joanne of the Threadhead blog is very talented and one of her crafts is weaving. I admired some tea towels she'd made earlier in the year...little did I know that one was heading my way :-)
Thankyou Joanne for your generous and beautiful gift ♥
And now, back to the garden —
I've been trying lately to get my jungle back under control. It doesn't always happen! Being spring, I'm being rewarded with some lovely blooms.
'til next time,
happy stitches,
Absolutely gorgeous post. Spring seedlings, roses and I love that quilt block. I might want to try that, it looks tricky, but so worth the time and effort. If I lived closer, I'd ask you to show me how.
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Connie :)
that is the perfect quilt block for that project! have fun with your garden I need to get my fall bulbs done this week
ReplyDeleteThose blocks are perfect! I can’t wait to see this quilt. Your spring blooms all look so pretty.
ReplyDeleteYour trees are going to be great for your project. Lovely flowers in your garden and great gifts. xx
ReplyDeleteThat fireworks block is perfect! Great find!
ReplyDeleteSuch a lovely gift fancy being clever enough to weave teatowels!
ReplyDeleteLively post Raewyn, I hope the seedlings grow well for you. The pinwheel block is perfect for the Lorax quilt, love the colours you have chosen. The tea towel and cat are wonderful. Your garden looks amazing so much colour.
ReplyDeleteThe blocks you have chosen are perfect for the trees. I think there is gong to be one very excited grandie when they receive this quilt. Your garden is looking beautiful. I love the last photo with the misty background.
ReplyDeleteRaewyn - I think you've nailed the design for the trees - well done. I am also admiring your columbine flowers - gorgeous!
ReplyDeleteYour garden looks delightful! I LOVE your trees for the Lorax quilt! Your seedlings look lovely and healthy. I let one of my favourite lettice go to seed and now I have hundreds of babies lol!
ReplyDeleteBoth your gardening inside and in the Palace are looking good...
ReplyDeleteThe block you've made for the Lorax Trees is fantastic...
Beautiful blooms in your garden.
Oh and what wonderful gifts you received from Joanne and her son.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is gorgeous, while we are withering for the winter. Love your trees for the Lorax quilt it is going to be awesome and love the weaving you received.
ReplyDeletesuch gorgeous flowers blooming in your garden! love your truffala trees, your piecing is always so amazing! love your metal kitten and woven tea towel, such beautiful gifts.
ReplyDeleteThe gardens looking lovely.....
ReplyDeleteIt must be the year for it... I too have decided to give gardening another go. My garden beds are mostly shrubs so flowering roses in other people's gardens are so inviting... you have a delicious spread out there 😍😍
ReplyDeleteGreat work on the quilt. Lovely idea for the trees.
ReplyDeleteYour garden is growing well and there is plenty to enjoy.
Your choice of block for the trees is perfect, and your garden looks fantastic
ReplyDeleteI think the pinwheels blocks are a good interpretation of the Truffula trees.
ReplyDeleteLots going on at your place as always.
See you Saturday.
As we head into our winter, it is so nice to see blooms. I always appreciate a garden tour in a post. I also adore your pinwheel blocks and how clever to use a computer program to work them out. Happy Stitching.
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