Tuesday, 25 September 2012

In Full Bloom

I have spent the whole day at home, a rare treat. Movies for the boys and sewing for me...... although there is a pretty serious water fight going on outside at the moment.
I have had a big session on the sewing machine today and now my In Full Bloom top is finished. I'm really happy with it. I think I'll use the leftover fabrics to piece the back. Joanne at Tranquility had a finished one on display, and it really won't need much quilting.
 

Some lovely mail yesterday. Lisa from Cubby House crafts sent me these sweet little Tilda birds. She is such a clever girl. Better find them a home inside.
 

I've been doing some gardening too - must be something about Spring. I like plants that don't need very much attention or water, so the rhubarb has died, but this crab apple is gorgeous at the moment (Tom Matthews I think).
 

I love school holidays. Hope you're having fun too.

Susan x

22 comments:

  1. Very cute little birdies......I have been trying to dodge 'the' whip too today....lol......I am taking forever with the needleturn....you are way ahead of me.....looking lovely.....

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  2. The quilt looks lovely, and so does your garden!

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  3. your quilt is just gorgeous... I love it.... and lovely birdies from Lisa... definitely indoor birds ... I like your kind of gardening too... easy plants for me...
    Hugz

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  4. Your Top is beautiful.
    It's a great finish.

    Best wishes Manuela

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  5. your full bloom looks fantastic! so beautiful.
    lovely little birds.
    Your celtic quilt is gorgeous. Sounds like it is appreciated.

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  6. your quilt is gorgeous Susan,Lisa is so generous those birds are gorgeous,love the lace around their neck,enjoy your night.xx

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  7. The quilt is gorgeous and the birds are very cute. I love school holidays as well, my boys start theirs at the end of the week.
    Michelle.

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  8. Oh My...well done, Susan the top is stunning...

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  9. Gorgeous quilt!!!! And how pretty is the blossom on your tree!
    So pleased you liked your birdies...do they still have their rose scent, as I dipped my wooden skewer in blackboy rose oil when I was stuffing them!
    Lisa

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  10. I always loved the holidays. Sounds like a nice relaxing time. Your quilt is looking lovely and the birdies are very sweet.

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  11. It is supposted to be hot here thursday and there has already been talk of a water fight!

    Your finished top looks beautiful and the birds are so special. hugs

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  12. I'm just now catching up on reading blogs. You must be thrilled with your quilt top. Hasn't Lisa spoilt you with your little birds. Here's hoping you get to spend some more time in your garden, now that the weather is warmer. Melbourne looked like a lot of fun.

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  13. Gorgeous quilt top!
    And the birds and blooming tree are beautiful!

    Hugs,
    Tatyana

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  14. You have been using you time very productively and the finish is really lovely. Such a pretty collection of colours.
    What a surprise to have those gorgeous little birds fly across from Lisa.

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  15. Susan the quilt top is a triumph, just gorgeous, and I adore Lynette Anderson's designs... Congratulations!

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  16. Gorgeous Susan - love the quilt, and the birds, and the gorgeous garden photos! Enjoy your school holidays ... one day they will all have left home .... and school holidays are a distant memory!! But a day at home creating ... we all want more of those !! xx

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  17. Oh Susan what a lovely post....love the quilt...the birdies...and that you like plants that need little attention...I'm the same with plants! Keep enjoying those holidays...it's just wonderful to be able to stay at home and just be!

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  18. Wow, your quilt is wonderful.

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  19. Your full bloom looks fantastic, such a lovely soft quilt. Your crab apple looks gorgeous too.

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  20. So jealous that you get to sew on school holidays :)) looks great and gotta love Tilda birds :))

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  21. Oh just love your full bloom quilt, wow you made this one quickly

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