Clayton’s Scrub Stitching .( Thursday )

After Brekky I went for my morning dips as we’re still having temps in the 30s … Of course there is always the usual chores but afterwards I got some more quilting done on # 4 Challenge quilt. 

When my shoulders told me that’s enough quilting I found some fabrics to cut blocks for this scrappy table runner….

Must away and make a cuppa…

Happy Stitching ,

Hugs. Maria 💖

Clayton Scrub Stitching. (Wednesday)

My day started by going for a beautiful morning dip with my friends , home, showered and did some cleaning  then it was time to head into the Cave to join in with Susan for Clayton’s Scrub Stitching.

First I did some simple stippling in the cream sections of my # 4 Chookshed Challenge,  Ready, Set Sew quilt.

As hubby had a mate visiting we all went out for dinner and afterwards I played with some hexies for a pouch while watching “Alone” followed by the “Handmaids Tales”

Don’t know why I’m having trouble lately uploading good photos to blogger , photos are often blurry???

Must away as the washing machine is calling…

Happy stitching 

Hugs. Maria 💕

Clayton's Scrub Stitching.

As many of us are unable to join Chooky and friends for the annual Scrub Stitching in Baradine Susan has organised a "Clayton's Scrub Stitching"  Here is a list I hope to work on,

1... Doing some quilting on my # 4 Chookshed Challenge,

2... Do some hexies for a pouch,

3..Cut out a table Runner.

That's it for now and if I get that done I'm sure I can find something else.

Must away now and check the roast dinner,

Happy Stitching .

Hugs  Maria 

FnwFs for April..

As it was the first Friday of the month it was time to join Cheryll for FnwFs . I always enjoy these nights as I like to get organised to sew my different monthly blocks.

 

For April Angela choose RED. So I got out my reds and made two FISH blocks and two HST nine patches.

Then onto the Aussie Hero blocks….

Later in the evening I stitched a few more leaves on the Temperature Tree.

We’ve had really hot weather here and I noticed the bird bath I have on our front verandah needed filling everyday which is unusual. This morning I heard a noise and when I pulled back the curtain I discovered why the bird bath needed filling.

How special to see the kangaroos come and visit and enjoy a drink this morning…..

Must away now and to have some lunch

Happy Stitching….

Hugs Maria 💖

My Temperature Tree ..

Thought it was time to do an update on my Temperature Tree and as it was 45 degrees Celsius here today 

I’ll be adding another bright red leaf on the March branch . 

I do hope it’s cools down soon as it is supposed to be Autumn…

Must away and pop the kettle on,

 

Happy Stitching ,

Hugs Maria 💕

FNSI for March.

The weeks are passing so quickly and before I knew it was the third Friday of the month and time to join Wendy for FNSI.. 

I decided to work on finishing a zipper pouch , one I had worked on at. Mini Workshop I held at Patch today…..

Continued finishing a couple more after dinner and now I’ve got three.3️⃣ 

Thanks Wendy for  another fun productive evening with you and friends….

Must away now and read what others have made….

Happy Stitching 🧵 

Hugs. Maria 💕

Sewing with friends.

Cheryll had an extra FnwFs and our Patchwork group is having our SAHR this weekend. So nice to sew along with both my virtual and the ladies from Patch. 

Last night i appliquéd some blocks which I’ll make into a new quilt for Lacy.

And today I’m working on another section of “Wonderer’s Wife”

Must away now and get on with sewing

Happy Stiching,

Hugs Maria 💕

FnwFs for March

As it was the first Friday of the month it was time to join Cheryll and friends for FnwFs

First I finished off my great grandson’s Easter place mat.

Then added the last of  the pieces to my La Passacaglia block. (now to audition the fabric for the next one )

I also spent some time stitching a few leaves on my Temperature Tree 

Must away now and see what others worked on….

Happy Stitching 

Hugs Maria 💕

Done and dusted.

I spent most of this week in the Cave and got my Fish blocks for RSC with Angela done as well as my 

# 2  Chookshed Challenge

I took a photo of this fella several times but background fabric isn’t true to colour?? 

After seeing Janice’s Split Nine Patch blocks I decided to make some of these for my Second RSC blocks

Thanks Lou, it’s been fixed ..👍

Here’s my # 2 Chookshed Challenge. “It’s a Dogs Life “ by Lynette Anderson.

Even though I have done my challenges for March I have plenty to work like the Aussie Hero blocks, an Easter 🐣 Placemat for my GGS ,the Temperature Tree etc ………..

Must away now ,tidy the Cave and get showered ready for bed…..

Stay safe all,

Hugs.  Maria 💖

March Challenge No..

For March Chookshed Challenge the number Deana has chosen is # 2…. For me that’s to work on my La Passacaglia blocks .

I may swap it for a different number or do some work on them and also try to play with another project ?

Must away and pop on the kettle for a cuppa.

Happy stitching 🧵 

Hugs. Maria 💖

# 10 Chookshed Challenge….

I’m joining in for the Chookshed Challenge again this year organised by Deana and for February she drew out # 10… For me that was Lynette Anderson’s “ It’s a Dogs Life” . I had only completed block 1 years ago so I’m pleased that now it is a flimsy……

I still need to stitch detail on the cats and dogs faces , stems and leaves on the flowers then sandwich and quilt to finish it…

How did you all go with your # 10 ??  And I wonder what the No will be for March ?? 

Happy stitching,

Hugs. Maria 💖

FNSI for February

As I’m in the big smoke visiting I only manage to join in for FNSI with Wendy in the evening while chatting with my DD and add some leaves to my Temperature Tree ..

 

While my DD did some Nailbinding finishing Viking socks.🧦 

Must away as my pancakes 🥞 are ready for breakfast….

Happy stitching 🧵 

Hugs. Maria 💖

#10 Chookshed Challenge update……

After hunting through draws, boxes and my cupboard I finally found # 1 of  “ It’s A Dogs Life “ pattern . 

So was able to add the side borders. I think I need to add some brown spots on the dog??🐶 

Then onto #2 …. 

It still needs some more details added and I’m not sure if I like the black  and white cat.🐈‍⬛ ?🐈……. 

Now to clean up the mess I made looking for the pattern…..

Thanks Deana for pushing me along with this one because if it wasn’t for the challenge it would not be done! 

Must away and get organised.

Happy stitching 

Hugs. Maria 💖

FnwFs ,RSC and # 10 Chookshed Challenge

Yesterday was the first Friday of the month so time to join Cheryll and friends for FnwFs and I stitched some leaves 🍂 on my Temperature Tree in the evening.

Earlier in the afternoon I make two blue fish for RSC..

And also make some progress on my # 10 for Chookshed Challenge

Must away and read some posts

Happy Stitching, 

Hugs Maria 💖

Challenge No for February

As it’s the first of February Deana has spun # 10 for our Chookshed Challenge this month….

This is my # 10… Lynette Anderson’s 

“ It’s a Dogs Life “ 

It’s one I’ve had for years so be good to work on it.

After hunting through my cupboard, draws and boxes finally found most of the patterns but not the first month. Looks like its nearly done so will start on 2.. 

Also last night I stitched the last leaf for January on my Temperature Tree.

Oh! As BLUE is the colour for this month’s RSC must dig out some blue fabrics to make my Fish.🐟 but now

Must away as that washing machine is calling.

Have a lovely weekend,

Hugs. Maria 💖

YES !

FINALLY it’s the end of the month and I can clean up the Cave and look forward to a new No for Chookshed Challenge …. 

 

For January it was #6 and mine was “Wanderer’s Wife “

It was definitely a challenge for me and I’m pleased to have 7 of the 10 sections done so for now I’ll pack it away…..

It was nice to sit and relax in the evenings and work on my cross stitch Temperature Tree .

Must away and pick up my car …

Happy Stitching 

Hugs Maria 💖

FNSI for January

As it was the third Friday of the month ( already) I joined Wendy for FNSI and had an early start working on my #6 Chookshed Challenge for awhile.

Then I sorted my threads for the Temperature Tree ready to stitch after dinner.

I need to buy more colours for the leaves so did some more branches 

Next I appliquéd my pink fish which was the colour for this month’s RSC with Angela before calling it a night .

Huge thank to the three ladies for organising the challenges to keep me busy in the cave….

Must away and hang some washing. 

Happy stitching.

Hugs Maria. 💖

#6 and the Temperature Tree.

#6 is the number for Chookshed Challenge this month.  Wanderer’s Wife is mine…I had cut the strips and some blocks ready to make up at our retreat last August .

I soon discovered the pattern was hard to follow so it was packed away that’s why it went on the challenge list.

This pattern is really doing my head in as this what you follow to make each section, there’s no block names or sizes so I need to keep looking at the picture on the inside cover to check what I need to sew.

This is as far as I’ve worked on it.

I took a brake from #6 and to make a slip cover that hubby had asked for to pop over the car seat so Lacy doesn’t get sand on it when going to the beach…

After reading Susan’s post about her new project I decided to join in to make the Temperature Tree.  It is lovely to sit in the evening and relax while I stitch…..I’m also going to add the leaves on FNSI and FnwFs.

Must away now and get some shut eye.

Happy stitching 🧵 

Hugs Maria .

Challenges.

Last year Deana started the Chookshed Challenge . We make a list of 10 projects and each month Deana draws a No we need to work on. I find I work well when I get a gentle push to work on or complete a project.I’m pleased she’s getting us together again for 2025 for the challenge.

       

Here is my list.

1. Quilt Hubby’s Quilt…..

2. Work on La Passacaglia blocks.

3. Make RSC Log Cabin into flimsy.

4. Quilt Jude’s Ready Set Go top.

5. Hexie Purse.

6.Wanderers Wife blocks.

7. Make some progress on Anni Down’s BOM 

“ Sunshine and Lollipops “

8. Join RSC Dragon blocks.

9. Make a Charm Pack into a quilt.

10. Lynette Anderson’s “ A Dogs Life “

The next challenge I join each month is the RSC with Angela… it’s fun to go through my stash find the colour that Angela picks each month.

Pink is the colour for January.

Time to make my Chookshed Challenge list and collect my pinks and decide on my block for RSC

Happy Stitching 

Hugs. Maria 💖