Circles

The circle is complete.  Cheery spotty binding is stitched down on my "Circles" quilt. Which was my Rainbow Scrap Challenge quilt for 2018. My friend Lorel and I decided on a block design and then did the challenge together last year. We did 4 circles of each months colour.
Friend FIONA of Bubzrugz has beautifully quilted it.

I love the detail within the circles.....

And the borders too......

I chose an orphan doiley which was beautifully worked by Hubby's Grandmother whose name just happened to have been Daisy.....perfect I think that it's a circle of daisies!

I really love this quilt. Such nice memories.....stitched along and planned with a friend, quilted by a friend, upcycling challenge AND every bit of it.....backgrounds, circles, borders, pieced together backing and wadding all came from what I had....challenge MET! Plus Fiona's quilting has made this scrappy quilt shine!
If we ever get cool weather again, this will be my book reading, movie watching snuggle quilt.

I didn't join in with Rainbow Scrap Challenge this year as I wanted to work on my Wings and Pretty Things blocks but it is a fun thing to do...I recommend it!
Speaking of my Wings blocks, I have completed another of the applique blocks.

So folks that's it from me....my in-house Barista has made be a delicious coffee so I am off to savour it........enjoy your day.

Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx

FNWF

Cheryll from Gone Stitchin' gathered us together cyberly speaking last night to stitch or craft in whatever manner our hearts desired. You can click HERE to see who joined in. It is always a great opportunity to set aside dedicated stitching time for a particular project and make some progress.....Thanks Cheryll x
I decided that I would keep on with my "Wings and Pretty Things" blocks. I finished the Little Dresden Plates and prepped them on their backgrounds in the afternoon.

 And then I appliqued them in place.

I was very chuffed to get the remaining 3 blocks finished.

So all four corners are done now.

They will go here with applique blocks in between.

It looks very wonky lol! But It is just the photographer, trust me!
So very happy stitcher here......must get the next applique block prepped and ready!
Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx

Wings Progress

After a bit of reverse sewing progress is finally happening on Wings.....
I have one of the chubby Dresden Plate completed and 2 of the applique blocks.

Now that I have a couple done I can start work out the fabric choices with more clarity....I do love needleturn and it feels very nice to see the blocks evolve.
I am resisting the temptation of more until I have the other 3 Chubby Dresdens done.

I have been a bit slow with my postcards this month with only one so far. This one has a little story I thought I would share.

You will see a scary face in the car going up the mountain......me! We towed our caravan up and over Mt Hotham on the Great Alpine Way.....I have never been so terrified in all my life and I am not afraid of heights! The view straight down over the side took your breath away!  We laugh about it now but I was NOT smiling at the time...I felt the memory definitely had to be included in the "Romancing the Roadtrip" quilt. 
Recently I have had the best time stitching wise secretly making a mini quilt for my friend FIONA'S Birthday

I chose tiny hexie flowers and tried my hand at fussy cutting a few....

They are so cute when tiny.....

I think I may fancy making one in French General fabrics for myself one day.
Ok cuppa time for me....
Be kind to each other.
Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx

Celebrating in the Country

A little country road trip was on our dance card for yesterday for hubby and I. The reason was to have lunch and celebrate my lovely mate FIONA'S milestone birthday.
We chose the town of Forest Hill.

We had lunch at the Post Office Cafe which was delicious and ohhh the coffee was so pretty! Lots of lovelies to admire during lunch as well.

After lunch we went for a bit of a wander and took in the history of the place....lovely old pubs and bank complete with window bars!

I also took the opportunity to snap some art reference photos to keep on hand..love rust! On the other side of that mural was a quilting shop that was closed by the time yours truly realised there was one....oh well just means another visit lol!

A little mischief is always in order....especially after all those candles *wink!

We found these two in the park....

Such nice company. Happy birthday my friend.....loved our day!

Hubby decided to go home through a neighbouring town with a few detours.....he cannot resist a sign indicating a dam or lake or a "scenic" lookout either......so we detoured!
Lake Dyer was a bit underwhelming due to sadly, the low levels of water....

Lots of pelicans enjoying what was there.
Then off to Cunningham's Crest lookout......this is the lake from up there!

It was a lovely spot and great views.....I loved all the grass trees!

The story of the area is on the sides of the steps at the lookout.

Beautiful sculpture greeted you at the bottom.....

So I have to admit a very nice and interesting detour!

I did get to bring home my Circles quilt from Fiona.....Gorgeous! Love it! I will share some photos later.
Thanks for hanging in there and letting me share a very nice day!

Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx

Between the Pages.....

Is where I seem to have preferred to be of late. It all started when I managed to get nearly the full compliment of a Nora Roberts quartet from the library....3 with the final installment booked.
It's a wee bit fluffy and tooo romantic for me but nevertheless got me hooked!

Her range does amaze me! Before that I absolutely loved this lend from a friend.

This author is steadily growing on me.
After I had greedily polished off these tales I did get back to a little stitching. I completed block 7 in Beyond the Garden Gate.
NOSTALGIA....

2 more to go...they do take a bit of time but nice and relaxing.
I have also fished out my UFO CHALLENGE No.

These 4 little blocks of Frosties that I stitched from my pattern FROSTY FRIENDS...

I stitched them in Country Garden Thread...."Blue Wren". So rather than leave them as little orphans the plan is to make a simple wall hanging from them....so fabric needs to be sorted for them.
So that is about it. I often feel the need to stopping pushing and striving and lately I've done just that.

Namaste and Blessings Michelle xxx