NearlyDone

I thought I should post some photos of Peters quilt now in case I don't have a chance before we fly to Perth. I took these photos with my computer to make it quicker and easier but not sure if they really show how great this fabric looks!

I couldn't resist taking one of Rhani

Peties Quilt ready to be quilted

I am really happy with how this quilt worked out. I was a little worried that it would be too boring but the fabric looks great.

Here is a close up of the fabric. I used the Building Blocks Baby Quilt pattern on Moda Bakeshop by Cindy Lammon of Hyacinth Quilts.
Now to quilt it!

Awesome Prize

I won a Prize!!!!!!!!
Thanks to Lynne at Lilys Quilts. I won this amazing bundle from Fort Worth Fabrics. It is gorgeous. I love the coordinating solids with the prints and the prints are gorgeous. What to do with it. First I have to finish something to have an empty tub or basket. I have UFOs everywhere but usually contained in a plastic tub or fabric basket..
Some quilts I want to make are
Coin quiltalong from Don't call me Betsy
Hug and Kiss Quilt
Preppy the Whale
charming star
tumbler quilt

I will have to think about it while I finish a project or two. Hopefully I will see a pattern and know it is perfect!

WIP

I have been working on grungy gran which I cant show in case mum reads my blog before I go to Perth. I can show my other WIP because I know my brothers do not read this blog.
I am using the Building Blocks Baby Quilt pattern on Moda Bakeshop by Cindy Lammon of Hyacinth Quilts. I am doing 40 blocks for a bigger quilt although it wont be nearly big enough for my over 6 foot brother. I am using a layer cake of modern background ink. I think it is manly enough! It looks a lot better than the photo shows. When finished I will get a better one.

zebras and improv

A couple of finishes to show today.

I finished my zebra. I unpicked the pink and replaces it with beige which is hard to see in this photo. I will try and get a better one. The block is a freebie from sew fresh quilts. I turned him into a cushion because you can never have enough cushions

I did my first improv block!! I have always thought I would never do an improv quilt. I like them but just didn't think they were me until I saw the quilts over at Twiggy and Opal. I love her improv quilts especially the sand sea and ocean bed runner and the motion of the ocean quilts which I plan to shamelessly copy.

i finished this a while ago but didn't post a picture so here it is on my wall!

Love it

I finished sewing on the binding of my Modern Flowers quilt (I just named it then and I need to come up with a better name). I love how this quilt turned out.

EDITED to add. I think abstract flowers is a better name!

The back looks amazing. I had a lot of trouble picking the thread colour for the back. I went with a variegated red/orange and it looks great. 

 Here is a close up which doesn't show how great it looks. I might try for a better shot.

Valentines Day

I don't do Valentines day and I am not big on hearts so I am not sure why I had to make this mini but I did!

It is a tutorial at Cluck Cluck Sew. I used some of my Australian fabrics for a different look to your traditional valentines.  

I have decided to use fabrics I don't really like (not sure why I have them) for the backs of wall hangings. Here is the back of my heart mini.

And here is the back of my Zombie mini.

I use the little triangles for hanging minis. Very quick and easy.