By the Seashore

Looks like I have around 10 blog posts to write.  So far behind because I've been extra busy with Mum.

"By the Seashore" was finished in March and I love this design.  Fabric placement makes such a difference to the look of these blocks.  The fabric is "Dwell" designed by Camille Roskelley (Thimble Blossoms) and the pattern is designed by Kate Henderson Quilts (an Australian designer).  I think I'll make this again one day - maybe a bit larger.

Karen (Quilting on the Coast) quilted it with "Filigree" and it looks lovely.

The backing is a wideback from the "Dwell" range/

Moda Love Cushion

I had lots of good-sized offcuts from recent quilts I'd been making in Nantucket Summer and Dwell, so they've been made into a cushion cover

and a cot/lap quilt

The quilt is back from Karen and is now with Mum to stitch down the binding.

Two more quilts arrived home from Karen this morning:  "You Have My Heart"

and "By the Seashore" both made in Thimble Blossoms' "Dwell" range.

Life is pretty busy and I'm spending more time with Mum.  Still don't really feel like I'm retired but it is wonderful to be able to sew during the daylight hours.

Dressmaking

Made a few dresses in January - a couple for me.

Last year my friend Jenny (AngelCake Quilting) and I visited Berry and I bought this beautiful spotted linen at Berry Quilt Co.  This is an "Eva" dress designed by Tessuti Patterns.

I planned to make an "Eva" dress for Jenni but made a mistake when cutting out the lower sections so she ended up with a top to wear over jeans or leggings.

Another "Eva" dress - this time for a friend who sent me some beautiful fabric to make myself a dress.

This is the fabric my friend sent to me - such a beautiful, soft linen from Tessuti Fabrics, made into a "Melba" dress from StyleArc Patterns - I thought this would show off the fabric with the front being cut in one piece.

Another quilt cut out last year was "Picnic" designed by Joanna Figueroa (FigTree and Company).  This is another stash-buster and is quick to make.

The quilt has lots of borders so that's a great way to use up backing off-cuts.

I was also able to make the backing and binding from stash - this piece of blue FigTree fabric was the perfect size for this quilt.

I cut into the "Dwell" fat quarter bundle to make "By the Seashore".

Finished making the blocks last night.  These colours aren't my favourite although I love the navy and pink colourways.

I've joined Thimble Blossoms' QAL making "You Have My Heart" quilt also using Dwell.

These are very speedy blocks to make - 12-1/2" square unfinished.

Forgot to mention - highlight of January was seeing Michael Sheen in "Amadeus" at the Sydney Opera House - phenomenal performance.  The whole cast, musicians etc were amazing.

Went to the "The Wharf  Review" last night - was so wonderful, funny.  I don't know how the actors remember all those words!