Monday 23 June 2014

Hand quilting

I love hand quilting, but it really doesn't make for interesting posts. So what have I been doing apart from hand quilting my SIL quilt? I finally got around to having a go at Shez's bunny pattern. This one was a practice, but I'll definitely make more, so easy and very cuddly.

The cream fabric is about 15 years old, leftover from these cute sheep cushions made for my nieces.

My secret project is finished and waiting for a photo shoot before it heads off to it's destination. I am hand delivering it to Melbourne later this week as we are having a quick road trip for my nephews 21st. I am so excited about catching up with Elyte and Marina while I'm there. Unfortunately I won't have time to visit the craft show, or Millrose, or Threadbear or L'ucellos.....maybe next time. But I am hoping that my family will let me stop to visit Carolyns Quilt Room at Wodonga.

I got a lovely squishy package on Friday from Fiona. She organised a little swap to clean out some of her up cycled wool collection. I was thinking charm squares but instead this big pile of 10" squares arrived. Excellent for the woolly stash.

Winter has definitely arrived here today. Hope you're keeping warm and finding some time to stitch.
Susan x

26 comments:

  1. Love your bunny Susan and the sheep are pretty cute too. Lovely parcel from Fiona. hugs.....

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  2. Hope you have a great trip to Melbourne. Love the bunny.

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  3. Hi Susan Fiona is so gorgeous and such a generous blogging friend,can't wait to see what you do with them.

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  4. The bunny is so cute! And yes hand quilting is interesting ( to us hand quilters, anyway :)

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  5. Super cute bunny and using up some old stash. Now you have room for your new woolly goodness. I wonder what you will create with the lovely fabrics.

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  6. Love your little bunny, so cute! The cows are pretty cute too :)

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  7. Your bunny is lovely and I love those cows, Susan. Safe travels to Melbourne.

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  8. How sad to be so near and yet so far...very cute bunny - and sheep pillows. Enjoy the felt - Fiona is so generous.

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  9. the bunny looks great, love your niece's cushions too, very cute.
    Can't wait till out catch up! Shame we couldn't show you some crafty sites. Maybe there will be some more big birthdays?
    Enjoy your woollies.

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  10. love that bunny (and the sheeps).. have a good trip to Melbourne and hug those ladies for me...
    Hugz

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  11. oooOOO stay warm...
    Safe drive & enjoy meeting up with "friends" :)

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  12. those bunnies are the cutest Susan, as are those very cute looking cows. Have fun in Melbourne. Very wintery here too

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  13. LOVE LOVE LOVE! them all, bunny is so sweet, love spots too and I love the cow and the sheep - just perfect and such fun to stitch. Stay snug, it's rather warm here in England so it's wonderful to feel summer.

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  14. Super cute bunnies! Love them. Cool here today!

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  15. Love that bunny - and aren't all those woolly bits good to have; Fiona sent me some too so I have the thinking cap on. Enjoy Melbourne - don't freeze - what a shame you don't have more time; it would be great to see you. I'll be at the quilt show on Sunday, well rugged-up (it will be cold in the city but even colder here in Ballarat - brrrrr!)

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  16. That is a very cute spotty bunny! I hope you enjoy your trip to Melbourne, it's a pity that you can't stay longer to check out all the quilty goodness we have on offer. Winter has certainly arrived it was freezing here today- below zero and very windy so make sure you rug up.

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  17. I love your bunny and the cow and sheep are so very cute.

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  18. Aw the bunny is so cute...great idea to use a fluffy fabric on one side and cotton on the other...it's b-freezing, wet, windy is an understatement and just so darn winter here so bring woollies and take care driving down!...

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  19. gorgeous Bunny .... and what a lovely lot of wool pieces :)))

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  20. Very cute.......rug up in Melbourne...have fun

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  21. Polka dot bunny would be welcomed in my garden! Safe and happy journey! Are you sure a trip to Threadbear is not possible? What a fabulous shop for visit - on my bucket list!

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  22. That's a very cute bunny. I love to see hand quilting posts anytime!! xx debbie

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  23. Thats a very snuggly bunny!.. He's lovely!!.. Have a great trip. Xx Lea

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  24. All your little animals are adorable! I swear I only see about every third post of yours. I must be going blind in my old age. :-)

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  25. That bunny sure suits you Susan.....love the addition to the woollen stash....I received one too!

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