Last night I joined my on line bloggy friends for
hosted by Cheryll over at Gone Stitching.
As I am a bit boring at the moment and still working on some secret stitching I worked on one of those during the afternoon...
and worked on my latest Splendid Sampler block in the evening. I was very happy to see a simple applique design pop up...it is lovely in it's simplicity. The designer is Janet Clare. I am also really enjoying reading each and every inspiration for the blocks by their designers that accompany their designs.
I cannot believe that I really wanted to make one of the bonus blocks....which was pieced! I know! Surprised myself but I liked it so much...and it IS the right size and the seams meet pretty well...happy dance!
After receiving the next month's colour in the Rainbow Scrap Challenge I was unsure
with what I could possibly use. I guess that's why it's called a challenge lol! The colour for April is orange with black or brown accents. Inspiration being the gorgeous Monarch butterfly. As the challenge is to only use your stash, this morning I went searching....and found these little pretties. I like my eventual choice and as it was as close as I could get, I have gone with it. Challenge met! Yay!
All basted and prepped and waiting for a quiet moment to sew it together.
I am off back to my secret sewing.....keeping Mr. R. company as he watches his beloved V8 racing. Two happy little Vegemites.
Thank you Cheryll for hosting us again. I will be visiting to see what you all got up to!
Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx
good morning my angel,lol,sounds like you are having the perfect day with your man,i love your blocks and hmm i wonder what your secret sewing is,lol, Namaste my awesome friend xx
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks Michelle..you really are a tease with your secret sewing!!
ReplyDeleteLovely blocks Michelle, I really like the colors you have chosen. Guida
ReplyDeleteNice applique and those birdies are sweet. Love the pieced block.
ReplyDeleteHave fun with your scrappy challenge ☺
Nice applique and those birdies are sweet. Love the pieced block.
ReplyDeleteHave fun with your scrappy challenge ☺
Love the applique birds and looking forward to seeing what your "secret" sewing becomes! Sounds like you are having a relaxing day with your stitching!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful blocks as usual Michelle :)
ReplyDeleteGreat blocks Michelle....love Secret Sewing....have fun!
ReplyDeleteLooks like a lovely secret project..
ReplyDeleteWOW! all caught up with your SS.. both blocks look great..
Hmm. that was a challenge to find those colours, you did well.
Fantastic blocks xx
ReplyDeleteyour applique is lovely and well done with the bonus block...
ReplyDeleteHugz
So proud of you.😊 machine stitching.
ReplyDeleteLooking good..So pleased to see you enjoying the challenge..xx
Sounds like you had a wonderful Friday night! Love those SS blocks!
ReplyDeleteAs always your sewing is delightful
ReplyDeletea busy busy night.........
ReplyDeleteYou are flying with your SS blocks. Even a bonus one, well done
ReplyDeleteWow...I'm a little jealous of those beautiful needle turned leaves. Mine never seem to look so good!
ReplyDeleteLove your applique. I do not recall seeing that bonus SS block, I wonder why? Love the birds. Gee, I am awed by your ability to keep up with each block. Unfortunately, I sewed a bit today then got sidetracked cleaning up the sewing room so I didn't trip over LOL.
ReplyDeleteLovely sewing Michelle. Another two gorgeous sampler blocks and black and orange would be a challenge for me, but you did well
ReplyDeleteWell done with the sampler blocks. You have so much going on.
ReplyDeleteYour SS blocks are going so well...I can't imagine that you would have a lot of orange in your stash! LOL.
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