It's Been A While...

It's been so long since a did a proper post, I will try and keep everything in order and fill you all in on whats been happening in my world.

First of all, it was Buddy's birthday in June and I just had to get the annual birthday pic (he is getting very good at posing for the camera).

 I managed to get all the applique pieces cut out and stuck down on my 1930's quilt.  I have started appliqueing but still have a fair bit to do on this one.

 I received a very special invitation from my eldest son Chris, to go and watch him and his business partner dig a hole - how could I resist!  I came laden with freshly baked muffins and stood in awe of the hole they had dug with their new excavator..........

Also on the subject of Chris - and his beautiful wife Amy, we were given the best news ever!  We are going to be grandparents!!!!!!  Howard and I are very excited and can't wait.  Our grandbaby is due on the 1st January!!!

 Moving into July saw me attend my first ever Motorcross event.  This is my gorgeous young nephew having a break from racing, he is such a cutie but I have to say the sight that most struck a chord with me was seeing the tiny little ones (4 - 5 years old) walking around with these massively big helmets on their heads.  OMG it was cute!

I have added another round to Hertfordshire and am now working on the next one of half inch hexagon flowers.

I think these will keep me busy for a little while.

 I had a trip  to Melbourne to the annual quilt show and was very happy to see that Shelley had won an award for each of her quilts.  The first one (above) won the Presidents Award.  This quilt is a real stunner and unfortunately my photo does not do it justice.

 And this is Shelley's miniature quilt.  This won first prize in its category.  I remember watching her piece those tiny hexagons at sewing one day, I don't know how she does it!

 Here is a photo of Linda from Quilts in the Barn (with Shelley) in front of her award winning quilt.  You just can't beat a good red and white quilt can you.

 I also have to show you this one.  I love it!

I didn't purchase a lot but did come home with one of  Megan's new patterns and a book from Quiltmania.

Our son returned home at the end of July safe and sound after six months away and we are very very happy and proud to have him back on Aussie soil.

Now we are up to August and with August comes a trip to Castlemaine for  the Castlemaine Applique Group bi-monthly gathering and a visit to to Threadbear, of course.  The Secret Sisters blew us away again with their Show & Tell and I wish I had more pics to show but I was having camera issues.

 Deb's quilt (forgot the name)

 Megan's quilt (forgot the name)

 Merri's quilt - know this one, Civil War Bride.

 Jan's quilt, Christmas at Franklin Farm

 Dorothy's Vine quilt - Stunning!

 Sue's hexagon quilt.

 This quilt is made out of all dutch chintz fabric and has been donated anonymously as the raffle quilt for this year's Quilts in the Barn.  This year's theme is "All About Chintz".  I really want to win this!!!!!!! 

I got this gorgeous little tin from Threadbear and it will be perfect to house my half inch hexagon flowers.

Hopefully I wont leave it too long between posts and looking forward to catching up with what everyone else has been up to.  

Sue-Anne xxx

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Seeing as how I have turned these blocks into ....

this quilt top and ....

finished appliqueing all four dogtooth borders for this quilt top - I will be busy this weekend cutting out and sticking down flowers, ready for lots of needleturn applique.

 I might also make some of these Chocolate fondants with .....

my brand new "Candy Apple Red" KitchenAid Mother's Day present!!!

Or I might go driving in my beautiful car now that it is back from the repair shop, all nice and looking like brand new again.

After a wonderful day in Melbourne looking at antique quilts and eating up a storm, a BIG kangaroo decided to jump out in front of us as I was driving along the highway at 110kph.  I have been without my car for two weeks and it has nearly driven me insane!

And I will definately be giving this little fella lots of cuddles and maybe a nice long walk or two.

Wishing everyone a happy and safe Queens Birthday weekend.

Sue-Anne xxx

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I have attended lots of quilty things over the past month and will try to share lots of photos with you.  First up was Castlemaine Applique Group and Di Ford's Book Launch.

 Here's Di with Corliss from Threadbear.

This is the cover of the book, it is absolutely stunning and I can't stop looking at it.

The following are photos from CAG Show & Tell.  I have already forgotten who owns most of the quilts so apologies in advance.

This is Deb's gorgeous Phebe, all finished (I'm so jealous!)

I don't know who owns this quilt but it is a Di Ford pattern called "Poppies" - another one on my wish list to make.

This is "Ryland Manor", a design by Megan Carroll and made by me.

The following week, we attended the AQC.  

Here are the girls having lunch on the lawn in front of the fountain.

Once again, not sure who owns these quilts but they were all in the exhibition and are just some of the quilts that caught my eye.

 

These are my purchases from Luccello.  I was doing pretty good, not spending too much until I weakened at the end of the day and bought a kit.

There will be a bit of machine sewing to keep me busy for a while.

Hope you enjoyed the Show & Tell.

Sue-Anne xxx

A Very Special Book Launch

The Friday Girls attended a very special book launch last week at Avonleigh Country Quilting.  Our very own Marg Low has released her first book called Things I Love to Make.

L to R: Michelle, Marg, Jan, Sue-Anne, Helen.

Marg gave us all our own specially signed copy.

I'm extra excited because my quilt is in the book.

Over the Christmas period I did a little bit of Secret Sewing.  Marg had made a beautiful quilt called Magic Circles (pictured in the top photo) in lots of pinks and reds and my challenge was to do one in blues.  All the blue fabrics came from my stash.  There were 99 blocks to make and I am a little embarrassed to admit that I did not repeat one fabric.

I had decided that I was going to make this quilt for a soldier friend who is deployed to the Middle East so I made mine a different size to Marg's.  Once it was completed, I loved it so much I kept it for myself......

The leftover blocks didn't go to waste, they were sewn together and made into a little quilt and then given to my friend's grandson as a christening gift.

If you would like to purchase Marg's book or visit her blog, just click on the highlighted links.  It's a beautiful book and showcases Marg's designs beautifully.  Marg is a very talented lady and we are very blessed to have her as our friend.

Sue-Anne xxx