Thursday, 31 May 2012
Tuesday, 29 May 2012
Marathon Thread
I am so excited I won this case of Marathon thread on EBay last night.. had to set an alarm so I did not fall asleep in the chair! before the item took its final bid. Husband said go to £130 but I got it for £72... 333 small reels of thread. Yippee
Monday, 28 May 2012
Tree of Life
This is the first row of the Tree of Life, an Embroidery machine pattern by Anita Goodesign.. There are 70 blocks in the complete Tree with extra leaves to hang on when it is completed. I'm loving the colours and using Moda Trade Winds fabrics for the applique. Marathon threads for the embroidery, white on white main fabric and a thin poly batting as a stabiliser.
Preparing for Linus Day
fabric piles |
Cut piles of fabric |
Much of the fabric has been donated through Yahoo groups and friends.. thank you all so very much. Plus Pauline and Christine came to help me cut the 2 1/2 inch strips, 6 1/2 inch blocks and 3 1/2 inch blocks.. A donation of the batting, and some large pieces of fabric should see quite a few quilts made.
Monday, 21 May 2012
Chaos reigns
Looks like a jumble sale! |
Chris to the rescue |
New worktop and cupboards |
The new worktop, computer and embroidery machine are back in place but I need to have a serious sort out of everything else.
BSK 5th BOM
Pat Archibald workshop
What a wonderful day, last week I attended the Pat Archibald workshop at Hamtune Quilters, along with 13 other ladies. Pat is such a good teacher and very free with her knowledge.
I chose to make the blue version and used silver foil for the moon. Layers of black net make the shaded areas. I still have a little more sewing to finish it.
http://www.patarchibald.com/
I chose to make the blue version and used silver foil for the moon. Layers of black net make the shaded areas. I still have a little more sewing to finish it.
http://www.patarchibald.com/
The Charity quilt
Hamtune quilters decided this year to make a quilt for our Autumn Fayre Raffle
with proceeds going to the Alzheimer's Association.
Many of the members took part making a block and I put them all together.. it has now gone to one of the members to be backed and quilted.
with proceeds going to the Alzheimer's Association.
Many of the members took part making a block and I put them all together.. it has now gone to one of the members to be backed and quilted.
The Gravestone
A year has passed since my father-in-law died, so Chris and I made a trip to see the gravestone that took eight or nine months to be put in place.
He is often in our thoughts.
He is often in our thoughts.
Sunday, 13 May 2012
Gilbert & Sullivan
Yesterday Chris and I attended a Seniors Activity at Church, it was Chris's first "over 60's" event ;-)
A BIG thank you to the organisers Sister's Goodwin and Mace for arranging with John Ryan for the wonderful Gilbert & Sullivan afternoon yesterday.
As we all met in the hall before the performance we wondered what to expect, and then the doors opened to a wonderful set of small tables decorated with dainty cups and saucers and plates of cup cakes. A fire burning in a fireplace with candlesticks and photos added to the atmosphere. Interval was dainty sandwiches and more cake!
John read us the life story of G&S mixed with songs from the shows.
This is going to be a hard act to follow but I look forward to the next Senior Activity.
A BIG thank you to the organisers Sister's Goodwin and Mace for arranging with John Ryan for the wonderful Gilbert & Sullivan afternoon yesterday.
As we all met in the hall before the performance we wondered what to expect, and then the doors opened to a wonderful set of small tables decorated with dainty cups and saucers and plates of cup cakes. A fire burning in a fireplace with candlesticks and photos added to the atmosphere. Interval was dainty sandwiches and more cake!
John read us the life story of G&S mixed with songs from the shows.
This is going to be a hard act to follow but I look forward to the next Senior Activity.
Wednesday, 2 May 2012
Hamtune Quilters celebrate
7th birthday |
Some of the group |
Joan gave a presentation on Linus Quilts, and a couple of free door prizes made for an enjoyable evening.. see www.hamtunequilters.blogspot.com for more details.
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