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Saturday, April 2, 2016

FNWF for April

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

21 comments:

  1. 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

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  2. Beautiful blocks Michelle..you really are a tease with your secret sewing!!

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  3. Lovely blocks Michelle, I really like the colors you have chosen. Guida

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  4. Nice applique and those birdies are sweet. Love the pieced block.
    Have fun with your scrappy challenge ☺

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  5. Nice applique and those birdies are sweet. Love the pieced block.
    Have fun with your scrappy challenge ☺

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  6. 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!

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  7. Beautiful blocks as usual Michelle :)

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  8. Great blocks Michelle....love Secret Sewing....have fun!

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  9. Looks like a lovely secret project..
    WOW! all caught up with your SS.. both blocks look great..
    Hmm. that was a challenge to find those colours, you did well.

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  10. your applique is lovely and well done with the bonus block...
    Hugz

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  11. So proud of you.😊 machine stitching.
    Looking good..So pleased to see you enjoying the challenge..xx

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  12. Sounds like you had a wonderful Friday night! Love those SS blocks!

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  13. As always your sewing is delightful

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  14. You are flying with your SS blocks. Even a bonus one, well done

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  15. Wow...I'm a little jealous of those beautiful needle turned leaves. Mine never seem to look so good!

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  16. Love 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.

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  17. Lovely sewing Michelle. Another two gorgeous sampler blocks and black and orange would be a challenge for me, but you did well

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  18. Well done with the sampler blocks. You have so much going on.

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  19. Your 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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