Friday 17 May 2013

a week of this and that

The week has just flown by. I have focused on my distractions more than I probably should but they are happily finished so it will now be back to my other projects, particularly my Swan Lake as I feel a burst of enthusiasm coming on for this project again. Hope mum is up to it!
I am very happy to say that last night I sewed my borders on my Park Avenue Hexies top. I checked back through my quilt journal and I started this back in the middle of 2010. It was never meant to be a get done quick project and I have really loved making it. I am toying with the idea of getting it quilted. The way my arms are at the moment I wouldn't even contemplate hand quilting it.
border design by the quilted crow girls.
there was a little unsewing involved as I cut the red border piece at 2 1/2 inches. I thought the thicker border would look twice as good as a 1 1/2 inch strip. Well it didn't so I unpicked and trimmed and am much happier with the result.
While the machine was out I thought I should finish Mr Cottontail who was patiently waiting for his binding.... another tick off the list!
Kathy Schmitz-Sweet Stitches bom
I was also inspired to do a little crosss stitching over the past week or so.
this is a lovely design by Samplers and Santa's. It is a freebie and one of several designs that were made up into pears.
Very cute and the designs aren't too difficult or large.
I have a few cross stitcheries that need to be made into pincushions. Must add that to the list. In the meantime I will get another one of these pears patterns ready for when the mood strikes.
The next Sweet Stitches block is ready to go and I think it better make it's way to the top of the pile. Focus......
Have a great weekend
Marina

24 comments:

  1. Wow, you have been busy and it's mid term!
    The border on you Park Avenue hexies is stunning. I hope you will be keeping this one.
    It can be handed down the generations so it will need a good label.
    Mr Cottontail is very handsome and cross stitching as well. I am impressed.

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  2. lovely projects.. the border on the hexies looks great.... your pictures are stunning too... taking photography lessons???
    Hugz

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  3. such beautiful projects Marina,you do such lovely work,i agree the weeks are flying by,enjoy your day my friend.xx

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  4. It all looks wonderful Marina, the hexie quilt is lovely and looks perfect with the border. Beautiful cross stitch. Lots of great finishes!

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  5. I think you have lots of focus.....you're getting so much done. I think the border suits your quilt beautifully, and after so much work you should choose the quilting that will make it even better for you. Very cute cross stitch.

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  6. Lovely as always. The glimpse of your quilt with borders is looking gorgeous. PeterCottontail is perfect hanging there.
    Enjoy the weekend.

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  7. You're on a bit of a roll Marina. Everything looks great.

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  8. Who can focus when there are so many lovely projects to play with? :) Your hexie quilt is amazing, and the border really works with it. Loving Mr Cottontail :) Good luck with er staying on track :)

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  9. Your work is so beautiful Marina and boy you have been busy. I love your cross stitch... Gorgeous.
    Hugs xx

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  10. It all looks great Marina. You are certainly working well.

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  11. Wow, everything is looking fabulous, especially the hexagon quilt

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  12. Sorry to hear your arms are giving you trouble, rest up, you need to be able to keep up your stitching! Just love those hexies, the quilt is looking good.

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  13. Your Park Avenue is looking great - I love the colourways you have chosen. And Mr Cottontail also looks wonderful finished up...lots to keep you out of mischief, that's for sure!

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  14. So many wonderful projects! Love how Mr.Cottontail turned out, and the border is lovely!
    Adorable cross stitching too :)

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  15. That border is looking great on the hexies. Definitely no need to rush!
    Good to see the bunny completed too. He is great!
    And the cross stitch is lovely. I like the idea of the pear shape.

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  16. Beautiful work Marina , I love that appliqué border , just gorgeous and mr cottontail is so sweet , great job ! Sorry to hear you are having issue with your ams. Take care ,

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  17. I love Mr. Cottontail, and who's been a busy girl then!! lol.
    Cheers, Anita.

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  18. What a busy person you have been. Tonight I know you will be glued to the TV. I hope Denmark wins!

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  19. What a lovely text for the crosstitiching Marina. the other patterns are waaaaauwwwwwww

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  20. Your border is looking great Marina and I do love the cross stitch motto. Roughly what size is the finished piece please?

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  21. Your Peter Cotontail hanger is just gorgeous Marina - spurred me to finish mine off. And love your hexies

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  22. Oh, your hexie quilt is going to be fabulous!
    Your bunny is cute!

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