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Thursday, April 22, 2010

Hexagons Again - & A Diversion


I am still hooked on my hexagons at the moment but I did take a little time out to make something else.


This is a book bag, designed by Marg Low that I decided to make for my mum as a gift for Mother's Day.  I have used the beautiful Rural Jardin fabric that I definately need more of to make a quilt in the future.  I am so in love with the colours and pattern, I can't stop looking at that bird!

 


Here are my fabric purchases for the week for Swan Lake hexagons.  I am so addicted to these little flowers and I just want to keep making more in different fabrics.



And seeing as all I seem to be posting about is hexagons, Phebe and Klosjes, I thought I would show you this quilt.  It is called Merry Go Round by American Jane and was made from 3 jelly rolls of Look & Learn.

Sue-Anne xxx

22 comments:

Anonymous said...

Your new additions for Swan Lake are divine - what a scrumptious pile of fabric. All those little hexagons certainly are addictive.

I'm sure your Mum will love the book cover - it's really lovely.

Regards, Sue

Cubby House Crafts said...

Your book bag is beautiful and fabric purchases are just Gorgeous!
Lisa

Jo in TAS said...

The book bag is a great idea for a Mother's Day pressie!

Diane H said...

Your stitchery book bag is beautiful Sue-Anne.
Glad your enjoying yourself with your hexagons, they are so much fun.

Nat Palaskas said...

Oh, I love the Rural Jardin fabric too, how beautiful. I hope I see them at the quilt show next weekend. Book bag is cute. Mum will love it - Hugs Nat

jean said...

Sue-Anne, I love your hexies they are really lovely. I know what you mean about being addicted to making them. I too love the Ryural Jardin fabrics, I adore the cream b/ground with the birds and lovely raspberry and yellow flowers.

Barb said...

your book bag is beautiful!
I love anything with an alphabet on it.
hexes are looking good!

Joan said...

Sue-Anne ..Your addiction is working really well - Love the fabric and the latest Swan Lake flowers. A book bag - Now thats neat! ♥
What a lucky Mum

Michele said...

Oh, the needlework is soooo pretty, and that Rural Jardin is just yummy. Have a great weekend, Michele

Terry said...

Great gift for Mum. Hope she doesn't surf and spoil the suprise. Dah! obviously not or you wouldn't have given us all such a lovely preview.
Swan Lake is showcasing your great taste in fabrics, Cooool.

Shirley said...

What a lovely idea of your book bag for your mum. I am sure that she will love it and you are right the fabric is beautiful. Keep working at the hexagons they too are coming along nicely and the new fabrics are very nice. I am looking at fabric in a whole new light now.
Love Shirley.x

Brandie said...

Your Mother will love her book bag. Love your fabrics.

Karen said...

I wish I were your Mom and to receive that bag. So sweet looking.

Bernadette said...

I love your new fabrics and that little bag is gorgeous.

Karen said...

Such a lovely gift for Mother's Day and a beautiful round of Swan Lake flowers. An excellent combination of fabric. Is the Swan Lake quilt all hexagon flowers?

Valentina said...

What a beautiful bookbag for your mom. I love the stitchery!
Your hexies are so sweet and your fabrics (as usual) are making me swoon! Lovely work, :)!

Katrien said...

OH what a beautiful book bag you maked for your mom.She will be happy with it.And the fabrics for your hexagonnes are so sweet,also the flowers you maked.
Oh nice idee the quilts that is maked with jelly rolls.
Have a nice time.

Marieke said...

What beautiful fabrics you have and use. And I just love the stitchery of the book bag!

Kiwifruit-Shiree said...

your book bag is a wonderful gift, what a great idea!

Maki said...

I love the colors you choose. Soft and nice colors! Great work!

*karendianne. said...

Oh I am so, so happy I stopped in to visit youuuu. Look at the pretty work you have on display to share with us. Lovely. Just lovely. Mmmm. Your stitch work is perfect. I love this little bag you made. Oh so, so cute. Your hexagons are not only pretty but they have some interest and I like that. Not flat and boring, ya know? Great work, Sue-Anne. Fantastic! With a big huge and nice big toothy grin, *karendianne.

Daniƫlle said...

Oh dear, I have no idea why I never visited you before!! Love your: bookbag, klosjes and your flowers: gorgeous! Absolutely adore the fabrics you use! Will put you on my bloglist hihi so not to miss any of your posts!! happy sewing, Daniƫlle