It's been a never ending series of lockdowns and the months just seem to roll into one long 'space'. I hope everyone is managing well in these trying times. It's difficult to be missing family and friends but hopefully we will start moving forward once again.
School holidays are here and one thing about lockdown is it's great for getting things done.
I have been busy hand quilting an old flimsy. It was about time my novelty hexies had their time in the sun. It has been very enjoyable finishing this off, as it isn't very big it was quite manageable. I remember how much fun it was fussy cutting the fabrics for the flowers.
The next hand quilting project has been basted today and I'm looking forward to ticking this flimsy off the list too. These clamshells have been hanging around for a few years too.
A recent quilt that was professionally quilted came back to me too. The binding has been waiting to be sewn down, another tick off the list.. My Okehampton quilt is complete. I am so happy with this quilt, just love the scrappy feel of it.
My slow works in progress have been progressing too.
The first border of 'basket case' by Irene Blanck is done...
The first monster quilt top is finished and has been taken to the quilter..... This version is a little different to the original pattern as I have made it for a work colleague. The second one I am working on is as the pattern.
We had a little addition to our household during Lockdown... a new Fox terrier girl has joined us and her name is Gypsy.
She has settled in very well and has an affectionate temperament. I feel this is due to being raised in a home environment with children who have handled her a lot.
Introducing Gypsy- she has taken to helping with quilting chores very well.
Learning to walk three dogs is a challenge at times, almost like trying to dance with an octopus, but with time Gypsy will find her place and learn to stay on one side ! lol
Hope you have a great day and I hope to post some more over the holidays and catch up with friends blogs.
Happy sewing
Marina
Beautiful projects. Love Okehampton, stunning quilt. Gypsy is so cute. Hugs, xx
ReplyDeleteYour fussy cut hexie flowers really pop with the lovely green background…enjoy hand quilting the clam shells.
ReplyDeleteOkehampton is a beautiful quilt as is the Basket one.
Love those Monsters…
Gypsy is gorgeous and will be great company for Poppy and Billy.
You have a lovely assortment of beautiful projects to play with..... obviously keeping yourself busy with these lockdowns....
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Ah lockdowns!! Yes we are into another one here for 7 days. You are making great progress on finishes Marina, wonderful hexies and clam shells, and Okehampton is stunning, the baskets look wonderful and I love the monsters! Your new family member is very cute and seems quite at home. Enjoy your walks.
ReplyDeleteYour have made good use of your extra time at home. I do love the Oklahoma Quilt. So beautiful. You’ll be able to add a new project in there after all these finishes. I’m glad Gypsy is fitting in well.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilts....... Enjoy your productive time...... Hopefully the constant restrictions on our lives will end soon.......
ReplyDeleteLOVE all your beautiful projects.....especially Okehampton and definitely a soft spot for the clamshells. Gypsy is a real cutie. Stay safe and well xx
ReplyDeleteHello Gypsy! Okehampton is gorgeous...what a fun bright quilt Monster is...you certainly are making headway on a few projects...
ReplyDeleteYour projects are all wonderful. Yes, make the most of lock down and holidays to get some stitching done. Although I imagine having a new addition is keeping you extra busy as well.
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