there has been some crafting happening here and on a variety of projects. Still need to do that ufo list but now there is one less item to put on it! Gotta be happy about that...
these minis got finished thanks to the ready made binding I bought on a recent trip to L'uccello. I had been dreading making the binding, just deciding on the fabric was stressing me out but it became easy peasy!
Finished a new block for Once upon a time...
I love the little castle on the clouds..
the grumpy giant..
naughty Jack sliding down with the goose...
the grumpy giant..
the two dresden plates have multiplied to eight-thankfully that's the amount I need for the quilt. Don't know what I have done wrong but no two are the same size? Does anyone know why or had this problem?
Just waiting on the white fabric to applique them onto....
this block will be the centre for my gift quilt. I will applique butterflies in the centre instead of the writing, as I did on my down in the garden quilt.
It's all traced and ready to go..
all the christmas decorations are away and now this treasure can take it's place on the mini hanger... doesn't it look gorgeous. Thanks again Fiona X
Now just for some fun.... we had friends over new year's eve and she made this cute plate of 'prawndeer'. There is a commercial on tv here where a lady is obsessed with prawns and she makes one too. We had a great giggle.
The mercury has risen dramatically today and we are in the mid 30's. Nowhere as bad as other places in Australia but still a hotsy one.
Hope you are all managing to stay cool if you're in the heat..
cheers
marina
Cute mini's Marina. I just love the grumpy giant's face!
ReplyDeleteLots of lovely on show in this post. As always your stitching is perfect
ReplyDeleteLove your mini's marina. I hate sewing binding on, don't mind making it.The Once Upon a Time block is very good. Can't wait to see this one finished.
ReplyDeleteI love the castle too. The whole block is lovely as are your mini quilts. What a lovely present you are making for your friend - the dresdens are so very pretty.
ReplyDeleteyou have been doing some lovely work Marina and i love the mini that Fiona sent you.xx
ReplyDeleteLots of stitchy goodness there. I love the castle too. Not sure about the Dresden sizes, but they do look lovely, as does the mini.
ReplyDeleteLots of stitchy goodness there. I love the castle too. Not sure about the Dresden sizes, but they certainly look good, as does the mini.
ReplyDeleteYou are having a great start to the year, all your projects are beautiful. I love the Jack stitchery, cute prawndeer!
ReplyDeletePpppppppffffffffff Marina what a tempo you have. What a lovely little Quilts what size have these Little Quilts?, and the stitchery pattern One up on a time gourgius. Also the other one's. And what have you made a lot of de dresden plate.
ReplyDeleteLow 40's here tomorrow for a few days. Have appointments then I will be spending the rest of the time inside sewing lol. Love seeing more of your dresden plate blocks and Jack and the Beanstalk looks amazing. Your little quilts have come together beautifully too.
ReplyDeleteGreat stitching Marina, happy new year to you. Just more grey drizzle here but at least it isn't cold and snowing. Ah! sunshine! what is it?
ReplyDeleteThat giant looks really mean, you really captured his mood. Don't know about the dresdens, maybe it's the same as my shrinking hexies. That was a stroke of luck finding the ready made binding. The minis look great, fresh, colourful and happy. Your gift from Fiona looks so good on your stand.
ReplyDeleteLove the Jack block.
ReplyDeleteLots of nice projects here. Those are cute minis.
Enjoy stitching.
The binding on your minis is perfect.
ReplyDeleteJust loving your beautiful stitchery in "Once upon a Time"
Gorgeous mini in your frame too. Love the saying..
Yes that ad makes me laugh too.
I love your Jack and the Beanstalk stitchery!! Your minis are cute - fancy being able to buy pre-made binding!! I do love Fiona's hanging and I think what you are stitching for a your friend will be beautiful. Whew, a busy start to the new year!!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful stitching Marina, such even stitches . Premade binding sounds like a real great idea , that is such a pain to make .Sweet little minis and I like the binding you choose.Fiona's mini is really lovely and a perfect way to start off the New Year!
ReplyDeleteOh I'm so jealous of that mini, I am leaving my Christmas Joys on my stand because I have nothing else to put on it at the moment.
ReplyDeleteI am not wise about the size issue with the dresdens, but I do know that they look fab! Gorgeous colours...
x
such lovely projects Marina... I just love that stitchery and all the colours look fantastic.... cute mini's ... ready made binding definitely has a place in society.... I had a laugh at your prawndeer.... should have had them next to my reinbeer....
ReplyDeletelovely to see the mini in place!!
Hugz
oh.. I haven't done more than one dresden... so no help from me there... maybe they just want to be unique????
ReplyDeleteHugz
Great to see a few projects well under way. I'm impressed.
ReplyDeleteLove the prawns - I have a good laugh at that ad, too.
We have just hit 41 today, so will wait to see if that is it! Good luck.
Very hot here today Marina and I have a BBQ planned as my brother is over from Melbourne. LOVE the look on the giant's face, you can just see his outrage!
ReplyDeleteThe giant's grumpiness is fabulous! Love your dresdens, can't help with the sizing issue, would not dare to try to make them :)
ReplyDeleteLots of great stuff on your blog.
ReplyDeleteI just love the jack and the beanstalk block. too cute.
The mini quilt on your wire hanger is beautiful.
You're projects are all gorgeous and yes, I love the prawns!! I hope the weather doesn't get too mean for you. Stay cool.
ReplyDeleteCheers, Anita.
I have enjoyed my visit and your work is lovely
ReplyDeleteThe Jack and the Beanstalk block is another winner. Love the castle in the sky too. Jack looks way too relaxed to be fleeing for his life. Beautiful new quilt on your stand. Lucky girl. Great idea using ready made bias. I'll have to check that out
ReplyDeleteNo one can say you don't use your holiday time productively! What a good start to the crafty year....love the minis, so cute...the grumpy giant and the look of glee on Jack's face are just too funny as are those prawn deer, I haven't seen that ad...how strange that your dresdans are all different sizes, will be interested if you do find an answer to that one...enjoy the rest of your week...
ReplyDeleteWow, you've been busy!
ReplyDeleteI love the minis and the stitched motive is so cute!
Hugs,
Tatyana