Thursday, November 27, 2008

Two more quilts

The first one shows the pretty 'blossom' quilting pattern and the second is quilted with 'ribbons and roses'.






The girls were allowed out for a dig around the garden this afternoon - Nisey always shows off when the camera is ready but Bevvy and Shelley are far too busy doing chook things to stop and say 'cheese'.....

Saturday, November 22, 2008

Rain, a short break and the world's biggest quilt - even bigger than the last world's biggest quilt

So much beautiful, soaking rain this week - over 5 inches (125ml)!! And still more to come. Our dams are below 10% capacity for the city so it's making everyone smile.


Today I started quilting the new 'world's biggest quilt'.... it's HUGE.... my quilting table is 14' long and there's only 1' spare at each end while I quilt this one. It's a bit of a challenge too, so here are some progress photos.
You can see the ruffled sashing around every block


I quilted in the ditch with a pretty heart and diamond motif in the centre of each 6" square

The quilt is a simple design but what makes it different is the gathered sashing and extra gathering on the ruffle - VERY tricky!! But by taking it slow and steady, this little tortoise will hopefully win the race by tomorrow afternoon. I'll add some more photos when it's done.
happy quilting
Cheryl xx

Friday, November 14, 2008

One more done...

Val used soft gentle florals with a deep sage green lattice
Quilted with 'Ribbons & Roses'

and today's job? Make a start on Jenny's great big quilt, I'll need a big breakfast first!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

There's a big sale on ....

at Candleberry Country. Natalie's got some really terrific bargains so go check it out.

Today's quilt

is brought to you by Judith...


Fresh, clean summery colours

The back, showing 'pretty maids' quilting pattern


Judith and her daughter are planning a holiday and rather than use the inflight blankets, they're taking a gorgeous patchwork lap quilt each. How jealous will everyone else be???
Only 5 more sleeps till we take a short beachside break - can't wait!
happy quilting....
Cheryl xx

Sunday, November 9, 2008

Michelle's quilt - finished!


Photo's a bit crooked!

And here is my new jelly roll quilt - Gypsy Rose. This pattern will be available soon so email me if you're interested and I can let you know which patchwork shops will have them. (The quilting pattern is 'Ruffles' - so sweet.....)

I'm having a giveaway over at Willowberry Designs, there are four different prizes so leave a comment to be in the weekly draw during November. The first weekly prize is on it's way to Laurraine in Canada!
must away now to do some more work on my southern comfort WIP...

cya

cheryl xx


Saturday, November 8, 2008

Bits and Pieces of stuff...

I thought I'd show you some of the stuff I've been busy with over the last couple of weeks. Our boy and his lovely girlfriend came for a visit from Melbourne. Here they are with Bloss on our Story Bridge climb on Saturday

I've been busy quilting - of course! - but haven't been taking photos. Here's one I finished for Joan, gorgeous little embroidered houses.
I found these cute christmas prints and had to have them.....


and today, it rained...... heavy, soaking rain. I just wanted to dance in it! But that would have scared the neighbours :-)
My man is playing golf tomorrow morning so I'm planning to attack my 'Southern Comfort' quilt. I love the way it's coming together.
Thanks for visiting, I have a big week ahead trying to finish a whole heap of customer quilts before our holiday in Yamba so there'll be heaps of photos at the end of next week,
cya
Cheryl xx