FNSI for October and retreat

I’m hoping this post works as I’ve been without internet , apparently my Modem is too old so waiting for a new one. Just hotspotting on my phone…..

Had a great time away in Perth visiting family before going to retreat. On Friday night I enjoyed sewing along with Wendy and ladies for FNSI and made two pillow cases for “ Kids in Oncology “ 

For the rest of the weekend I completed a table runner from the left overs of “Chain Links” 

Put my “I Spy “ RSC blocks together .

Sorry forgot to take photo. 

And also completely put together this cute Baby Quilt .

And since I got home I’ve finally made my “Aussie Hero” blocks for October.

Okay Must away now and press publish fingers crossed 🤞.

Happy Stitching ,

Hugs. Maria 💖

 

Another

week has flown by and I've been busy sorting projects to take to retreat next week.

but I did sit and do some hand sewing in the evenings and got another La Passacaglia block done.

and in the middle of the mess on the table I got another block ready to pop in the retreat box as well as cut out four pillowcases for    "Pillowcases for Oncology Kids" 

Today I FINALLY threaded the overlocker to finish off these four boys ones . Now to cut out some for girls...

Must away now and have a cuppa.

Happy stitching ,

Hugs Maria ❤

FnwFs for October 2023

I enjoy my FnwFs as I always get organised and get things done.   After our Quilt Hanging  I put together a Churn Dash Lap quilt which I've made for a friend's special "0" BD and took it to my longarm quilter . It was delivered to me on Thursday so yesterday I prepared the bindings for it and also for a baby quilt,

  

then I quilted the simple fence and rail baby quilt by cross hatching in a serpintine stitch.

After dinner I sewed the binding on the "Churn Dash" 

  

and the Baby Quilt

A big thank you to Cheryll for getting us together as I had a great afternoon and evening sewing along with my virtual friend. Don't forget to pop over HERE to see what others have done....

Must away now and get ready for croquet...

Happy stitching 

Hugs  Maria ❤

Some photos of the Hanging and don't forget to sign up for FnwFs.

 I went to Patch today for our General Meeting after the quilt hanging and received a USB with some more photos. . These give you the idea of the size of the Rec Centre and how many quilts we hung. Also a few favorites at the end.

 

If you stayed till the end thank you and don't forget to sign up for FnwFs. Even though Cheryll is away she has kindly put up the link for us to join in.

Must away and bring in the washing.

Happy Stitching.

Hugs  Maria ❤

Been busy on the Block.

After our Quilt Show Hubby went off for a 10 day bloke's trip and you'd think I'd have a chance to kick back and relax NO I find I enjoy hooking up our flatbed trailer onto the quad and do some cleaning up on the block. 

 

I did a couple of loads each day. Before hubby left, he trimmed branches off the gums which I also picked up. I know you think I'm weird, but I enjoy this job.😊 

There was a pot plant on the patio that was really overgrown I wanted to separate; it was a tricky job because I didn't want to break the lovely pot. 

You can see why it was so hard to get out. The plant has now been repotted into this pot and into two others to give away.

I also got the chance to revarnish Hubby's outside chair,

and repurpose some old curtains into new cushion covers.....

would you believe Hubby didn't even notice when he got home!

BUT it wasn't all work and no play. I did enjoy listening to some lovely audio books while doing  sewing.

there are 15 of Josephines audio books and I now only have one more to listen to . 

I have shed many tears as I listen to her stories, I do reamend them.

When I had finished making Chain Links there were loads of scraps and as it's Tilda fabric decided I had to sew these tiny bits together. 

  

I think they'll make a couple of placemats and pot holders...

1 3/3" X 3" 

Some Aussie Hero Blocks for Sept.. 

and my take on this month's RSC "I Spy" block .As well as some secret sewing....

Thanks for hanging in till the end but I 

Must away now and organise some dinner....

Happy Stitching.

Hugs  Maria.

Some Photos of our Quilt Hanging.

 This was the Dongara Patchwork Clubs 9th Quilt Hanging and what an amazing show it was. There were 279  Quilts etc to display from only 24 of our members. We have a fantastic lady in charge of doing all the catering as well . All home made cakes by members, fresh scones cooked all day as well as delicious sandwiches and wraps. So we're kept very busy all day. 

This is just a small sample of  200 +  beautiful quilts on show. 

I'm hoping to get some photos from other members of the rooms etc. I can post later....

And it always surprises me at the end of the day how fast everything comes down.

and now it's time to rest...

Must away and organise dinner.

Hugs Maria ❤

Setting Up and FNSI

As it was the third Friday of the month, I joined Wendy for FNSI but earlier I was rostered on to help collect quilts to take to the Rec Centre for the club's Quilt Hanging. Car packed to the top.....

There was a great team setting up all the hangers.

and then it was time to get the quilts up. 

Was good to have such fabulous volunteers to help

after a busy day it was lovely to be home and after dinner, sit, relax and stitch along with Wendy and friends.

It's been a fantastic weekend and I'll post some more photos in the next post.,for now I

Must away to enjoy a cuppa.

Happy Stitching