Lost Cause

Do you ever go to your sewing room and think "I shall just see if I have what I need" for that project you promised yourself you would wait to begin.....and then before you know what has happened.......you HAVE BEGUN!

As I said I am a lost cause! I also cut out all the backgrounds for all the blocks! Oh dear! I am blaming all that stitching I did on the Cottage block in Gardener's Journal!

I do love it though. But very glad it is done!
Whilst misbehaving in my sewing room I prepared October's block for Rainbow Scrap Challenge.  Colour PINK.

Only 2 more blocks to go.....our own choice or assembly time.
I found some little gems in my garden this week.....always a delight considering the untalented gardener that oversees their welfare.

Our little family has had a bit of a tough week....our little Granddaughter is in hospital after a proceedure went awfully wrong.....she is such a brave cherub. She has been in for over a week now.

She is still quite unwell and will be in hospital for a while yet....... we are hoping and praying she gets well soon. To say I am feeling cross is an understatement!
Now I am a person who tries very hard to look for the positives in life but I can tell you folks this Little Miss Sunshine is becoming decidedly tarnished! This little family don't seem to be able to catch a break!

Thank goodness I get to stab things with a needle. Lol! I am so grateful to be able to slip away into my stitching or art when worry comes to call.
I wish you all a wonderful week.
Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx

Quilts Part Two

As promised the remainder of the quilt photos I took from the show on Wednesday.
I couldn't resist this gorgeous hand appliqued beauty.....

The colours were beautiful and the work stunning.

These two are on my 'one day' list.

Loved seeing Rachael Daisy's beautiful work up close.....

I am always are fan of those who can upcycle with pananche. An old supper cloth really has a new lease on life now!

I loved the details in the last border, many of which were flowers made from hexies.

This one caught my eye having recently had a close encounter with Brolgas.

These were just pretties that caught my eye.

Hope you enjoyed the ones that caught my eye.
Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx

Stitches and Craft

Warning photo heavy! Yesterday I went in to the Convention centre and met up with Blogging and Stitching friends for the annual Queensland Quilters quilt show and the Stitches and Craft fair.
Friend Liz was up from Melbourne......

Fiona came down from her hill in Toowoomba and Jeanette from Ipswich way.

Lynda was there too......

Lovely Robyn our selfie Queen managed to squeeze us all in the one pic......lol!

Robyn P(paparazzi) From left Diane, Fionna, Liz, yours truly, Fiona Jeanette, Lynda, Jan and Sarah

You would think we would know better but we could not resist playing on the 3D photo set. I blame Fiona Robinson!

I am soooo easily led!But great fun. I did bring home some supplies.....mainly clamshell addititons. Plus some gifties which I can't share.....love these fabrics.

The quilts were beautiful and I think I will do Part one and Part two. The Challenge they had this year was Australian Flora and Fauna......very clever every one. These were favourites.

This quilt was very interesting....a whole cream piece with black felt dots.....I am sure you will know who it is straight away.

Loved these feathers.....

and feather related too.....

I shall share some more next post.
I am always so proud to be a needlewoman when you see how creative and clever quilters are.
Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx

A Finish!

You may recall that I collected 2 quilts from friend FIONA at the end of our trip.
Yesterday I needed a break from stitching my GJ cottage so I got into binding mode.

Then sat and stitched the binding down while watching the footy Grand Final. Gave me an opportunity to admire close up Fiona's beautiful work. I  tried to capture the sparkles on the quilting on the hearts and Angel but not sure if you will see it....love it.

Perfect I thought for an Angel. Also beautiful feathers in the border.

Love the work in the nine patches and little squares.

And the finished quilt......

As you know this quilt almost, accidentally ended up in the charity bin....phew!
It was such a mish mash of left over Robyn Pandolph fabrics at the time and then to finish whatever I could kind of match from my stash. I am still amazed at how it all has come together......of course Fiona's magic quilting helped a lot lol!
And of course when I consulted the "Quilters Regulations Manual" I discovered that  a finish means you can consider a new project ......and I do like to follow the rules lol!
So??

Maybe? My dear friend who recently passed away gifted me this book and I  thought I would like to make this quilt. I have a lovely assortment of Paris Fleamarket fabric that has been waiting so long for just the right project.....hmmmmmm?
Perhaps this is the one. Gardener's Journal first though. Hope I can stay focused lol....
We are enjoying some lovely showers here.......it has been so dry so it is very welcome!

Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx