# 1 The last Chookshed Challenge No.

Just in time I have finished #1 , the last Chookshed Challenge No…. By the end of this month.

It is a quilt for hubby to use on his recliner and I used a pattern from one of the calendars I get each year that has twelve free patterns in. 

As it’s a scrappy quilt I joined these left over bindings together to use on the quilt….

A huge thank to Deana for organising the Challenge for 2025 . With you helping me along all year with the challenge I managed to finish #8 projects and work on La Passacaglia blocks and also the “ Sunshine and Lollipop “ BOM. So could mark of all my challenge Nos….

Must away to pop on the kettle.

Happy stitching 🧵 

Hugs Maria 💖

Extra FNSI .

Even though my GD and GDD were having a sleep over last night I still managed to join in for FNSI with Wendy in the afternoon to finish my Aussie Hero blocks.

As they went to bed at 9.30 pm for an early morning start , 6 am, for their drive onto Bunbury I was able to go into the Cave and stitch some leaves on my Temperature Tree. 

I think my tree isn’t true to the pattern but is growing just fine anyway.

Also got my last Chookshed Challenge under the machine and did a few rows before bed time.

You can pop over here HERE or Facebook to see what other have worked.

Must away now and do some more quilting….

Happy stitching 

Hugs Maria 🌻

FNSI for October and others….

Last night for FNSI I worked on another block for La Passacaglia….

As I haven’t done a post for a few weeks will show you what I’ve been up too ….

First I finished my “ Down Under “ quilt designed by Toni from Red Boot Company 

I think that Squirrel 🐿️ of Lou’s jumped over the ditch and came across the Nullarbor as I’ve been playing with a few 

First is this pouch . Saw Shez had made several and decided I needed one to pop in my threads when going to workshops, retreats etc. so bought the pattern . Fun make.

Next I wanted to knit a jumper for a friend’s daughter who’s expecting. 

Of course I want to also knit the cute boots but as I’m not a great knitter thought to make a trail one in the red wool I had first…

Then I saw that the folks I follow on instagram who are wild life carers needed wee baskets/pouches for the tiny wombats and possums they look after .

So onto uTube to learn to crochet 🧶.

After few (many) starts I got the hang of it and am happy with how they turned out.

Now I must get back to making this months Aussie Hero blocks and quilt the last Chookshed Challenge for 2025…. 

Must away and bring in the washing.

Happy Stitching, 

Hugs. Maria 💖

FnwFs for October.

Always great to join Cheryll  for FNwFs as I seem to get myself organised to spend time in the Cave.

Before starting any sewing my machine needed to be cleaned and serviced.

Then onto a UFO I found while cleaning up the cupboard.

There wasn’t much to be done just finish the quilting and add borders 

So happy to have this done as it was gifted to me by my SIL for my 70th birthday and that was many years ago. 

Later I finally finished this block for La Passacaglia and glued some pieces for the next block.

After dinner I sat and stitched some leaves on my Temperature Tree. 

Thanks Cheryll  for keeping our FnwF going.. You can visit others HERE  to see what they made.

Must away now and tidy the Cave.

Happy Stitching 

Hugs. Maria.💕

Busy !

I’ve been busy working on many projects over this month. Working on and finishing #3 Chookshed Challenge. ✅ 

Making heaps of flying geese blocks for a border on the Down Under Quilt , ✅ 

Went through my blues to mend hubby’s Aussie Flag quilt. ✅ 

Then turned an old quilt into a cover for our big generator. Done ✅ 

I got out my bag of left over bindings as I decided to use them for my Wonderers Wife . As it is a real scrappy quilt thought  a scrappy binding to be perfect.

Happy with the finish ✅ 

And now I’ve started another squirrel 🐿️ project…  hope to finish soon and show . I will also be working on the Down Under Quilt and the last project for Chookshed Challenge #1 . Quilt hubby’s quilt.

Thank you for visiting and reading my long post.

Must away now and make a cuppa.

Happy stitching 

Hugs. Maria 💖

FNSI and Chookshed Challenge Finish.

Yesterday I had a lovely day out in Geraldton with my friend Karen. First we did some shopping , had a cuppa and then off to the movies to see Downtown Abbey the Final. 

After getting dinner it was time to sit and stitch joining Wendy for FNSI 

And I worked on my Temperature Tree.

During the week I put together #3 Chookshed Challenge.

Thanks Deana for organising the challenge.

There is only #1 to go and for me that’s a quilt for hubby to use on his recliner….

Must away and make a couple of bindings for quilts I dropped off at the longarm quilter this morning.

Have a great weekend 

Hugs Maria 💖

FnwFs for September

Yesterday I joined Cheryll  and friends for FnwFs

  

In the afternoon I cut fabrics and make flying geese blocks to be the border on mine Down Under quilt I’m working on .

In the evening I sat and cross stitched the leaves on my Temperature Tree .

You can see what others worked on HERE

Must away now and make some more flying geese blocks.

Happy stitching 🧵 

Hugs. Maria💖

August Catch Up Post…

So good to able to post a completed Block #2 of the  “ Sunshine and Lollipop “ BOM which was my #7 Chookshed Challenge just in time …

I wonder what No Deana will draw for September…. I do like this challenge as it keeps me motivated. Thank you Deana…

Finally sandwiched and pinned the baby quilt and did simple serpentine stitching to quilt it.

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I popped the roll of binding on the spool holder on the machine and it was so much easier to sew on the binding…

So good to have it finished….

Time now to catch up on my Temperature Tree….

Must away and pop on the kettle for a cuppa before I start to stitch….

Happy Stitching,

Hugs. Maria 💕

FNSI

Time  just goes so fast and it’s the third Friday again so time to join Wendy and friends for FNSI …

I had fun putting together some of my #7 Chookshed Challenge .

Just have the other half to put together for part 2 .of “ sunshine and Lollypop” BOM.

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Must away and do some mowing.

Happy Stitching,

Hugs. Maria 💖

Catching up…….

Over the past two weeks I’ve been catching up with my sewing 

First I made the RSC. Blocks and for this month Angela chose Aqua.

       

      

       

       Next finish July Aussie Hero blocks 

       and get the August ones made as well

I also got the binding made for the Baby Charm Pack quilt. Just need to now sandwich, pin and quilt it.

In the evenings I’ve been doing the stitching on my #7 Chookshed Challenge

And I really enjoyed listening to Tina Turner’s audio biography while sewing….

Hope all are keeping well and finding time to stitch,

Hugs.  Maria 💖

FnwFs for August

It was great to finally spend time in the Cave sewing along with Cheryll and friends for FnwFs . Was able to  up to catch up with some of my projects that have been neglected over the past few weeks.

First was to sit and stitch the leaves on my Temperature Tree. Even stitched today’s this morning.

Then on to cutting and making a start on July ‘s Aussie Hero blocks

While sewing  the block I was making the binding for the. Charm Square Baby Quilt as a leader and ender.

Deana has spun No #7 for this month’s  Chookshed Challenge for me it is “ Sunshine and Lollipop “BOM . Found the box it’s stored in and got out No #2 ….. #1 is done and I’ll be happy to just get #2 make for August.

I’ve changed a few things in my settings so hopefully your comments will be sent to my emails.

Must away and pop the kettle on.

Happy Stitching,

Hugs. Maria 💖

Phew !! Made it

Spent the afternoon putting together my # 9 Chookshed Challenge together…..

And I’m happy to have turned the Charm Pack into a flimsy…..

I like it as is but do you think it needs borders???   

Thank you so much Deana for keeping us on track with the challenge . Wonder what the No will be for August???

Must away and organise something for dinner,

Happy stitching 

Hugs. Maria 💖

P.S  As comments aren’t being sent to my emails I apologise if I don’t reply to your comments. 

Purple RSC for July

I haven’t done much sewing in the past five weeks as I was keep busy visiting hubby in three different hospitals in Perth and Geraldton but I did manage to complete my RSC blocks . Purple was the colour Angela chose for July.

      

The background fabrics are darker then shown in the photos.

I still haven’t made a start on Deana’s Chookshed Challenge but I’m hoping to get to play in the Cave tomorrow . One more day to at least make a start?? 

Must away and go to bed ,

Happy Stitching .

Hugs. Maria 💖