liberty & linen hexagons :: paper pieced

This was started back in 2009, I can't believe it was that long ago.  Over the last few months I've been working hard and enjoying every minute, it's amazing once you apply yourself how quickly it all comes together.

It is now almost 1.3m square, I had a moment of panic when my supply of cotton/linen mix diminished - I bought it years ago and  I thought I wouldn't be able to find any more.  Anyway I breathed a sigh of relief when I found it over here.  The colour match is not 100% but it's so close that after a wash or two I'm positive you won't be able to tell the difference.

I want to do another couple of rows, two maybe three or four, I am so looking forward to doing the quilting. Right now I'm thinking of linen thread a couple of mm around each patterned ring and also within the inner ring. It's possible I could change my mind, we'll see what happens.

The underside appeals to me too.

Along the way I have added some new liberty's, who can resist a little liberty...

little paper hot air balloon

The other day I saw this cute little hot air balloon over here, so I followed the link to here and so you have my finished balloon.  It stands at only 8cm tall.  A mobile would be lovely, not sure I can make that many...

baby quilt done

little Maggie joined the world 1 week ago, a new niece for me - she's so sweet and tiny.  Here's a quilt for her crib, my sister chose all the fabrics and I just put it together.  Beautiful linen from Japan.  I didn't take many pics, not sure why - so here is just 1.

quilting is finished

It's been awhile of nothing nothing nothing here on the blog.  I have been working away on my sister's quilt which is now finished - quilted with linen thread.  In my mind I want to be doing heaps of stuff, but when it comes down to it I'm just not sure where to start and therefore nothing gets started.  My sister has another project she'd like me to complete which is a baby quilt, that will be fun and shouldn't take too long.  Baby no. 2 for her is just around the corner, so exciting.

Maybe after I finish that project I'll be able to get going on something...

quilting another

Right now I'm doing some quilting for my sister, she has put together a king size quilt and below are some of the lovely fabrics.

 

do what you like qs quilt :: completed!

Only minutes ago I finished the binding for this quilt I started for my lovely friend.  It has been an absolute pleasure working on this quilt, I hope it will be much loved.

 

 

last weekend

I went away with 2 lovlies for a sewing intensive.

This top was made - free pattern found here (Our Fave Top). So easy, especially when you're lazy like me and just stitch about 6 rounds around the cut neck line and sleeve openings and 3 rounds around the bottom (Oh, I did adjust the neck line from the original pattern)

Thank goodness this quilt is now finished, I cannot tell you how much of a thorn in my side it has been.  Quite a while ago, years ago I think I started this for my Ma, anyway the finished top sat in her cupboard until she said she'd like it finished - Oh joy I thought...

I don't know about you but I find it very difficult to work on something I don't particularly like, alas it was for my Ma so I pushed on and now it's finished - you don't know how happy I am.

bye bye quilt, I will see you again - not in my home though :)