Today I'm linking up to the mmmquilts' Pop Star Parade.
This is a result of a quiltalong Sandra (of mmmquilts) held during April-May, showcasing a lovely new design of hers. Of course, joining in was a bit of a squirrel moment for me, but I must say it was an enjoyable sew and I have a flimsy I am very happy with.
Sandra gave us a whole month to quilt and bind the quilt - and some fabulous quilting inspiration. Even that wasn't quite long enough for me!!
Therefore I present my quilt top —
I made the small/baby size version (40" square) and chose the fabrics accordingly. Cute Gail Pan prints with bees. I have a recipient in mind 👶
The background fabric is some I bought last year for Sandra's 'Follow Your Own Path' QAL. I never did start that quilt so I'm pleased to have used it for this year's QAL.
This was a very straight forward sew, easily a pattern you could make in a weekend. You can access the pattern in her Etsy shop.
Thank you Sandra for such an effective and fun pattern! Please visit her blog (*link here*) to see the other fabulous quilts that have been made.
I thought you might be tickled by the below egg carton. The ‹nearly› 4 year olds have been having fun with a Cold Glue Gun lately and love making all sorts of creations.
I was recently presented with this beauty which I was told was for my eggs (the kids know their eggs always come from Ganma's) —
It's a murky cool day today and it's time to go and get another load of firewood in!
'til next time,
happy stitches,
Lovely top Raewyn. xx
ReplyDeleteGorgeous Star flimsy..
ReplyDeleteWhat a fun decorated carton for the 🥚 🥚 ….
Great quilt.
ReplyDeleteFantastic egg box too. LOL
I think that is a great egg box! my daughter is thinking about getting ducks so she can get duck eggs! my sister in law has chickens and ducks -- I always wanted to have them too but hubby wants no part of helping with fowl or animals so I always make due with none
ReplyDeleteI LOVE the egg carton . . . impractical but just too special. Great quilt top - congratulations!
ReplyDeleteLove your pop star quilt. LOL the decorated egg carton is mighty special.
ReplyDeleteOoh Raewyn your Pop Star is magnificent! I love the big red star with the turquoise pop stars, and how perfect that you have a recipient in mind, always a good thing. Thank you for quilting along with me this year! That egg carton is too sweet. My grandson comes for three weeks all by himself in July, so I already have been thinking of a couple of sewing projects (PJ shorts for one) he can make. Somehow I think the majority of his days will be spent in the pool.
ReplyDeleteREally pretty Pop up Star quilt--love the colors--
ReplyDeleteand I think it cute what the kids designed for you for the eggs--
give them an extra hug from me--
hugs, di
How cute, your special decorated egg carton! The baby quilt looks lovely, great job on that.
ReplyDeleteA lovely Star quilt...
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I had to chuckle at the beautiful egg carton!!! The top looks really nice. That looks like a really fun pattern.
ReplyDeleteLove the pop star quilt top, what a wonderful decorated egg carton.
ReplyDeleteIt’s nice to sometimes make a quick,yet effective quilt. It turned out great. I’m sure the egg carton will take pride of place in their fridge.
ReplyDeleteThat is a very pretty top. Those little extra bits here and there to add more color and visual interest really do the trick.
ReplyDeleteI had to chuckle at the egg carton. Haven't we all received clever creations like that at one time or another? ;)
That is so pretty, Raewyn! I love the red print of the big star with the turquoise of the popstars. This turned out great!
ReplyDeleteRaewyn - that's quite a special egg carton! Sorry you have to get in more firewood, but I am happy to see that we are finally getting our summer!
ReplyDeleteGreat flimsy finish with your pop star quilt. Love the colour selection. I can see why this one appealed to you.
ReplyDeleteand the decorated egg carton is wonderful. Always love those special treasures.
That is such a fantastic quilt. I love how you hung it outside for a photo.
ReplyDeletelovely quilt
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