FNSI and a ZOOM GTG.

It was a special FNSI as I was able to spend some time doing hand sewing while also joining Chooky for a ZOOM meeting.....  in the afternoon.

I did some hand sewing and completed one of the La Passacagila Blocks..

Later in the evening I worked on Franken batting  that.

I needed to get two quilts ready to take to the quilter ... 

Thanks  Wendy  and  Chooky  for a fun Friday afternoon and evening...

Must away and put on the kettle for a nice Milo...

Happy Stitching 

Hugs Maria ❤

FnwFs and RSC for August

Even though Cheryll away on holidays she still gets us together for FnwFs and I decided to go through my stash and get out some yellows for Angela's RSC . 

My "I Spy" Block.....

Not happy with the colour of the photo. I took lots, even waited to do the post till this morning so I could take some photos outside. Still not the right colour yellow. Will have to do.

Also made the smaller 3 1/2" X 5 1/2" blocks .

Must away and organise some things to go into my project box for retreat.

Happy Stitching 

Hugs  Maria ❤

It's Done!

Finally my Mystery Laundry Basket quilt is done .. I stared cutting and piecing all the blocks in 2022 and got the top made and ready to be delivered to Sandy to be quilted .

I decided to do the hand applique on the borders after it was quilted as the fabric seemed to fray a lot.

First I had to make the vines, leaves, big and small circles before I could start stitching ... Many hours of sewing it is now FINISHED.

So happy to have this quilted finished in plenty of time to hang at our Patch Groups Quilt Hanging in September.

Must away now to organise something to sew on Friday for FnwFs with Cheryll and friends.

Happy Stitching 

Hugs  Maria ❤

FNSI 2

I got an early start on our second FNSI and sewed sleeves onto a few quilts ready for our Quilt Hanging    

 

and later I cut and put together four more Minecraft Blocks

Thank you Wendy for an fun FNSI  .  Look forward to catching up with others to see what they did.

Must away as I'm running late for croquet...

Happy Stitching 

Hugs Maria  ❤

FNSI for July ( the 1st )

It's lovely to have two FNSI's this month with Wendy. and friends.. I had a fun time sewing some more "Minecraft " blocks for my GGS's quilt... 

   

They are easy to put together but I find it takes longer to decide on the fabrics and cut them....

Later in the evening I worked on some more of the slow applique stitching on the Laundry Basket border, last one. 

No pic as I'm sure you're tired of seeing it. 

As soon as all the hand sewing is done I'll be able to cut into my gorgeous FQ bundle of  the lasted range of Tilda fabrics I purchased from "Kitty Rose Cottage" FNSI's generous sponsor.

Maybe I'll be able to work on them for second FNSI  next week?

I must away now as it's time to find something for dinner.

Happy Stitching 

Hugs  Maria ❤

FnwFs for July

Was so good to finally have "Who's at the Zoo" finished while sewing along for FnwFs .

Even stitched the label on...

and later in the evening I worked on the never ending Laundry Basket applique... Just so many leaves and circles.....

Must away and make some more circles 

Happy Stitching 

Hugs  Maria ❤

RSC for July , Catching Up.... and sign up for FnwFs.

I had promised myself I wouldn't do anything else until I'd finished quilting "Who's at the Zoo" BUT I got side tracked . Angela had posted that RED was the colour for July's RSC and as I'd put some reds aside I decided to make the blocks..... 

My "I Spy" Block and the 

6 = 3 1/2" X 5 1/2" ones

   

  

then I made a couple of beachy coasters 

and bowl cosies for a friend

After a long chat with my DD1 I was pleased to find out her GS1 ( my GGS ) loves Minecraft so what's an Oma to do but find a pattern and make a block or four.........Okay more for another day..

 

and in between I've been busy cutting and gluing more circles and leaves for the Laundry Basket.  

  

I have a little more sewing to do on the third border and then onto the last one. It's a slow process but I'm enjoying it......

So now I will finish "Who's at the Zoo" so I can join in with Cheryll and friends for FnwFs and maybe start on a new project???? do pop over HERE to join in.

Must away now and get dressed , I was having a PJ day, but need something at the shop.....

Happy Stitching 

Hugs  Maria ❤