Finished Quilts

Saturday, 15 February 2014

got any grapes?

Thank you to the lovely Catherine for asking me to host this month's Slow Blogger linky party. It has been just the kick up the hoogie push I needed to get some sewing done and write about it :)

So January was a bit of a wipe out, sewing wise. I am  ready to get back on the horse, so to speak. Although I complain about them a lot, bee blocks have been a great way back into the land of sewing.  I'm late delivering Liz's Bumbling Honeys blocks but they are now done.  The first one took me nearly 3 hours to do as I seemed to have completely forgotten everything - the mind was blank, the sewing machine was a stranger.....

note to self: take a photo before you starch and fold the blocks for sending
I was literally like a complete beginner and there is one wonky seam that screams "loser" at me.  But in the spirit of Being Gentle, I just shrug and say "whatevs" back at it.

The second block whizzed up in no time...


I think Liz is going to have a fab quilt.

On Wednesday I had a lovely evening with Tanya, Hannah and Lizzy learning how to sew shirring.  No photos but I love it.  I might just shirr everything from now on!

Today, Laughing Boy is taking the wee man on many errands so I am able to have a day sewing #myvalentine.  I have a date with some hair dye and a bee block for Sue as well as a plan

So lovelies, what have you been up to this past month?


PS.  This is what kept the wee man entertained when he was poorly a couple of weeks ago.  It made me laugh.....

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14 comments:

  1. Jo Jo15 February 2014 at 09:53

    I found Dan watching the 'Got Any Grapes' duck the other day and it seemed to go on for hours, but he found it hugely entertaining! Glad you're back on the sewing wagon! Have a blissful day on your tod :) x

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  2. Coser Tejer Crear15 February 2014 at 11:17

    Why is it that we seem to forget everything! After the first try, the ones that follow are almost a breeze, but oh the struggle! Not alone, definitely, you're not alone!

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  3. Celtic Thistle15 February 2014 at 11:32

    A day on your own with your sewing machine sounds like bliss, enjoy!

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  4. Indianna15 February 2014 at 12:43

    Hope you have a great day....I think I might now qualify as a slow blogger too!

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  5. Fran15 February 2014 at 13:00

    Sometimes I look at things I made a couple of years ago, and have no idea how I did it... Lovely blocks, it will be a nice quilt.

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  6. Liz DandeliondD15 February 2014 at 16:33

    Thank you so much, Missus. I'm glad you got back on the 'orse and I really do love my blocks.
    xxx

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  7. Amy's Crafty Shenanigans15 February 2014 at 16:38

    Hello :)

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  8. Lucy | Charm About You15 February 2014 at 20:04

    Glad you knocked the dust off your machine, those blocks look lovely!

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  9. Sarah Lou16 February 2014 at 09:39

    Gorgeous blocks, are those little ladybugs? Too cute!

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  10. Sisbabestitches16 February 2014 at 09:41

    Oh you are so much not alone! :) I have post it notes on my machine, too often I sit at it forgetting which end of the seam I need to put under the foot, lol. Your blocks have turned out gorgeous, maybe that block has grown hoarse from screaming at you, cos I can't see that wonky seam at all :) I love that phrase "spirit of being gentle" I shall keep that one in my repertoire :) It's been lovely to discover you :)

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  11. Anonymous16 February 2014 at 18:14

    Fab blocks!

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  12. africanaussie17 February 2014 at 04:10

    I am a bit slow, and late, but I have added a link to my post. Heirloom quilt is finally finished.

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  13. pennydog18 February 2014 at 10:55

    Did you do a class or was it just a bit of a shirring skills swap?

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