A New Start

In amongst the fabrics in the destash box was a bagful of left over FigTree and Company jelly roll strips and 2-1/2" strip off-cuts - enough to make a lap-size "Double Hourglass" quilt.  These blocks are made using a tutorial on Cluck Cluck Sew's website and are great for chain piecing.  They go together so well and make a lovely, quick quilt.

Finished making the  blocks last night and hope to start sewing them into a top tonight.

There were some long strips of FigTree fabrics in the box and these will make a lovely border for the quilt.

"Niner" is together

along with the backing and binding.  The top is 99% FigTree fabrics and the backing is a pretty Brenda Riddle fabric.

Last Saturday's "Sewcialites" block is called "Hearty", designed by Coriander Quilts.  It was a bit challenging but will sit well in the quilt top.

For the first time in a very long time, I contacted a quilt shop and ordered a kit - this fun Dinorsaurs quilt will be for little H when he goes into a bed.  No idea when I will start but I'm looking forward to making these fun creatures.

First home basketball game last night and unfortunately the Illawarra Hawks lost.  The team has had such a fantastic start to the season and we're all excited for more home games later in the season.

Painting is continuing at home - the new back door and re-style of the gate to the main verandah.  Looking forward to some family time on the weekend and seeing Jenni and Kurt next week - by then the baby will be due in just under two weeks.