"Sugar Flower" Quilt

I had some 4 1/2" squares left over from a quilt that I made recently, fabrics that came from the Lecien fabric range "Sugar Flower".

So I decided that instead of cutting them up or using them in an applique quilt, I wanted to show case them to their best!!

But I had to add a little appliqued heart...because that's me!!

Using some white homespun as sashing, I framed the squares and then added a beautiful aqua floral border from the same range as the fabrics... looks rather cute, if I say so myself!!

Completely Surrounded...

There is nothing better than being completely surrounded by things that give you pleasure...and help you create...mine just happens to be my sewing room...and my fabric collection...

Just to buy a small amount of fabric...to add to the collection....

To have buttons that are colour co-ordinated like a rainbow....

Creation...

Vintage Blooms...

I have recently started attending a class...once a month...on a Saturday morning...a class just for me to indulge in something that I love and don't get a lot of time to do...stitching and applique.

The quilt I am working on a block at a time is actually called "Funky Flowers" by Michelle McKillop. The original quilt is made in very bright colours, but I have decided to do it in more muted shades, reproduction fabrics and therefore I am calling it 'Vintage Blooms'.

I have finished the first block...

Mother's Day...

Today is Mother's Day...so I thought to show you my latest work which is in "Country Threads" this month...it is my tribute to my mum...the bravest and most courageous person in my life...my mum is the one who taught me how to sew...who invested in me and nutured this talent that I am blessed to have and be able to share...so thankyou mum! And Happy Mother Day!!

My two girls took me to the movies..we saw "The Ghosts of Girlfriends Past", it was light and funny and we had a great afternoon...thanks my Nastassja and Hannah, beautiful girls!!

Fresh New Quilt....A Slice of Heaven II

I just needed to quilt..it has been awhile since I created anything...and I felt the need to create! This quilt uses some of my favourite fabrics in a simple square in a square design...couldn't be easier to make and gives a quick beautiful result. This quilt was featured in the Homespun Magazine Vol 9, No 9 Page 79, but in a different colourway. It is a design I created called "A Slice of Heaven", because any work that you do just on a whim is a slice of heaven!!!

New Beginnings and New Fabrics!!

Well, it definitely has been a while since I have had the chance to sit and type... I have had many things that have been occupying my time of late... not to mention the promotion I have received at work... I am now the Store Manager of Lincraft Eastland... and with that comes more fun and much more responsibility.

This though has not stopped me from sewing... I have a deadline for Homespun magazine; a project that will be out in October... I have finished the quilt "Perfectly Peppermint" and some other smaller projects, including handwork and knitting samples and displays.

Just to let you all know I have a project in the next (April) issue of Homespun, so grab a copy and check it out!! It's called "Licorice Allsorts".

Recently I purchased these lovely fabrics and they have been sitting on my work table, just looking at me and waiting for me to use them. Now that I have finished some work, I might just be able to make something just for me. These fabrics definitely have been an inspiration, so who knows what might evolve from them!!

Delightful Fabrics

These are the fabrics that I am using at the moment for a quilt that I am making for some friends as a wedding present.. I love the richness of these fabrics and how well they go together.. The quilt is just squares, a simple design but I think the fabrics will really make this quilt.. I am using a design from Lynelle Slade, called "Perfectly Peppermint".. Should be quick to make, which is what I like!!