FnwFs for May.

I’m so pleased to have Cheryll organise this month’s  FnwFs …. Going into the Cave to cut up some FQs into 2 1/2 “ strips for our patch group’s  “Jelly Roll “ workshop the next day was so good for me….

 

It kept me busy most of the evening and later I did some more leaves 🍂 on my temperature tree and started sewing the hexies together for the pouch.

 

Must away as it’s time to get some shut eye.

Happy stitching ,

Hugs. Maria 💕

 

Lacy

On the beautiful sunrise yesterday our dear little Lacy passed away. 🐶 💖

Hugs. Maria 🌷

Chookshed Challenge

For Chookshed Challenge this month Deana has drawn the # 8 and for me that is to make a quilt from the Dragons I made for the RSC last year…. There only 8 blocks so I’ll need to see how to make them into a small quilt.

Must away and have some Brekky.

Happy stitching,  

Hugs. Maria 💕

This and that !

When going through my stash cupboard I found some FQs so decided to make a baby quilt out of them.

The colour hasn’t shown up well at all on the photo I took outside so will add the one I took while quilting  to show the true colours 

I’ve also made all the hexies for the pouch and pinned them ready to sew.

And completed the leaves for April on my Temperature Tree.

Angela has chosen  GREEN for the RSC this  month so I found some to use.

I traced and appliquéd both fish ,then started to buttonhole stitch only to find I’d picked up both and was sewing them together.. Grrrrr! So had some unpicking to do…..

Done ✔️ 

And the HST blocks also done….

Now I’m waiting to see what No Deana picks for May’s Chookshed Challenge .

If you’ve stayed to the end thank you.

Must away ,make a cuppa and watch “Tipping Point.”

Happy stitching 🧵 

Hugs. Maria 💖

Catching up and FNSI.

Time to catch up and do a post for FNSI with Wendy… we had visitors stay over night on there way up North so only got some hand sewing done on the hexies for my pouch.

Over the Easter weekend I worked on my Temperture Tree

My tree is looking very boring as we’re still having temps in the high 20s to mid 30s Celsius. I’m looking forward to cooler weather and a colour change….

I also went through my stash to find fabrics for the next La Passacaglia block as I haven’t done anything on it for awhile.

Must away now as blogger hasn’t been co-operating and I need a cuppa.

Happy Stitching 🧵 

Hugs. Maria 💖

Happy Easter

                                          Wishing you all a Happy Easter 🐣 

Have a a great day.

Hugs. Maria 🌷🐣🌷

Clayton’s SS ( Sunday )

It’s done.   # 4 Chookshed Challenge. is completed …… 

Big thank you to Deana. for organising the challenge and also Susan for getting the ladies who couldn’t attend Scrub Stitching retreat together for Clayton’s SS.

Must away and clean up the Cave ready for the next project…

Happy Stitching ,

 

Hugs. Maria 💕

Clayton’s SS , Friday and Saturday

Friday morning I did a job I really dislike doing but it badly needed to be done! Cleaning the oven. 🤬… when I finished I went for a lovely visit with my friend before  getting back to quilting…

Today I completed the quilting and found the packet of binding ( that was a beauty of Jude’s kit, everything was cut ready to sew ) . 

Hope to get the binding on this arvo and maybe sew some blocks for the Scrappy Table runner ..

Must away and bring in the washing.

Happy Stitching,

Hugs. Maria 🌷

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 💖