Pages

Saturday, April 9, 2011

Busy Days.


I have been busy this week washing and ironing. The good kind. My quilting fabrics.

On the Line 4-2011


001


I want to make a few charity quilts for kids out of these.



All ironed 4-2011

Last year one of the blogs I follow had a giveaway. It was a UFO Elaine had not finished. Would you believe I was lucky enough to win it. LOL. The blocks travelled from Canton, Texas to Western Australia.
100_2962 
After putting the blocks together I finished it at Patch this week and I am pleased how it turned out.



UFO 4-2011


This is not the end of the blocks travels as I am sending the quilt to N.Z.
Another UFO completed and one for OPAM.

Have a wonderful weekend.
Posted by at

22 comments:

  1. SynnoveApril 9, 2011 at 3:09 AM

    I see you prewash your farics too! I always do that, I find them easier to work with.
    The quilt you finished looks great! Lucky you that won:-)
    Have a nice weekend!

    ReplyDelete
  2. CatApril 9, 2011 at 3:45 AM

    What a lovely story behind your finished quilt - I believe all quilt stories need to be told on the label ::)) I love the photo of the fabric on the line

    ReplyDelete
  3. Stray Stitches (Linda G)April 9, 2011 at 4:05 AM

    Your quilt is wonderful! How nice of you to continue it on its way for a very good cause.

    ReplyDelete
  4. RenaApril 9, 2011 at 5:43 AM

    Maria, I love this special washing days, too :-)
    You´ve selected beautiful fabrics .
    I`m sure it will be a lovely quilt !
    it is very generous of you , to give a quilt to NZ

    Hugs
    Rena

    ReplyDelete
  5. ValspierssewsApril 9, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    The fabrics are pretty all hung up. Lovely colours. The quilt you finished looks fantastic. A simple pattern but doesn't it look great!

    ReplyDelete
  6. BubzRugzApril 9, 2011 at 5:48 AM

    Nothing like pretty fabrics on the washing line.... looks so good....
    Please share your secret on how you get your pictures to slant over on the blog????? please, pretty please.....
    Hugz

    ReplyDelete
  7. MariaApril 9, 2011 at 6:17 AM

    A lovely story about the quilt blocks and the finished quilt looks wonderful!

    ReplyDelete
  8. JaniceApril 9, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Your washing line looks so colourful and fresh with your fabrics. I don't mind that kind of washing and ironing....its the other sort I can't get motivated about. The quilt turned out well. I'm sure Elaine will be thrilled to see it finished. It will be well travelled by the time it reaches its final recipient.

    ReplyDelete
  9. sunnyApril 9, 2011 at 7:40 AM

    Very pretty fabrics! And what a great story about the UFO. Please do tell us how you make your pictures slant. I've wondered about that before.

    ReplyDelete
  10. bettsylyn (Lynda)April 9, 2011 at 9:20 AM

    Looks like a great day for washing. I am sure that washing lines are happier with pretty fabrics hanging on them than old socks. It's a very happy sight.

    ReplyDelete
  11. MargaretApril 9, 2011 at 12:55 PM

    All that sunshine and wind in W.A. makes for a good washing day and what a lovely Hills Hoist, very Aussie that. Lovely finish and lovely thoughts to go with the quilt to N.Z.

    ReplyDelete
  12. Sew Useful DesignsApril 9, 2011 at 3:02 PM

    Wow Maria - your finished (UFO from Texas) quilt is stunning! I love looking at fabrics drying on a washing line - so inspiring! You're so kind!

    Have a lovely weekend sweetheart!
    Hugs!
    Vikki xx

    ps. The photo on your blog header is GORGEOUS!!!!

    ReplyDelete
  13. Needled MomApril 9, 2011 at 11:15 PM

    That is fun laundry!!!

    The completed UFO is gorgeous. Nice job!

    ReplyDelete
  14. RaewynApril 10, 2011 at 3:21 AM

    A well travelled quilt - a great story for the lucky recipient. How inspiring - to have all that laundered fabric on the line - they will make gorgeous charity quilts - how generous you are, Maria.

    ReplyDelete
  15. AnonymousApril 10, 2011 at 7:28 AM

    Hello Maria, the best kind of washing on the line.....a beautiful thought for New Zealand....Regrds, Lyn

    ReplyDelete
  16. LyndaApril 11, 2011 at 9:05 AM

    That's a wonderful quilt story.

    ReplyDelete
  17. RGApril 12, 2011 at 6:47 AM

    Love this story Maria and the fabric's travels.
    The quilt turned out beautifully! xx

    ReplyDelete
  18. LuAnnApril 12, 2011 at 12:56 PM

    I love the quilt from the UFO. The white sashing really makes the four patches stand out.

    ReplyDelete
  19. ValApril 12, 2011 at 8:19 PM

    I sure like your quilt a lot better than Sweet Hunters deer quilt!!!! I also LOVE clothes lines and seeing that fabric on the line is just refreshing to me.

    ReplyDelete
  20. Bev CApril 13, 2011 at 10:17 PM

    Hello Maria,

    I hope you send the info along with the quilt. I am sure the new owner will love hearing about its travels.
    Happy days.
    Bev.xoxo

    ReplyDelete
  21. AnonymousApril 22, 2011 at 9:54 PM

    Ther is a movie called the sisterhood of the traveling pants....you post could be called the sisterdood of the traveling blocks. Love your quilt and your kindness!

    ReplyDelete
  22. soggybottomflatsApril 26, 2011 at 11:58 AM

    Maria, you have moved me to tears! I am so lucky to have you for a bloggy friend! What an awesome gift you have bestowed upon our Kiwi friends. It makes me feel special to know a wee bit of Texas and Australia have warmed a heart in New Zealand. Big hugs sister quilter, Elaine in Texas

    ReplyDelete

Thank you for visiting and leaving your lovely comment.

Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom)