Saturday, 18 October 2014

New projects

Whilst my hubby is away on his annual pilgrimage to the Moto GP at Phillip Island, I have been sewing up a storm. Lots of sashing added to DJ blocks, and more applique for IC border, only one and a half borders to go. And quilting my nieces quilt.

You may recall that I put myself on a fabric/project diet earlier in the year. Well I have been very good, but fell off the wagon this week. A new project has arrived from the Crewel Gobelin......a cross stitch sampler of all things!

And then in a moment of weakness I downloaded the Fancy Fox quilt pattern. Check out Sharon's. I am in love with this little fox. Instant download is so instantly gratifying, if only I could do the same thing with fabric! It didn't take very long to whip this block up this morning. I wish, wish, wish I had enough linen in my cupboard to keep sewing these blocks TODAY. I think I might make one from my stash only using blues and teals, with one red fox!

And if there was ever any question about my sanity...........there is a baby fox too! Please don't judge him by his odd ear.

If only there were more sewing hours in the day! Hope you're having a lovely sunny, stitchy weekend.

Susan x

20 comments:

  1. You sound like you are enjoying a perfectly lovely stitching break - carpe diem!

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  2. Lovely new cross stitch pattern.
    The fox are very cute.

    Greetings, Manuela

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  3. They are cute foxes, not sure what you call a whole quilt of foxes...a pack? The cross stitch samplers will look lovely in red and it will be a good summer project, rather then having a quilt draped over your lap. Hope DH has a good time and a safe drive.

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  4. Lovely cross stitch pattern. I too hard the urge to start a cross stitch project the other week. I agree those foxes are very enticing. Yours are gorgeous and so are Sharon's. Very enticing.

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  5. What a fun fox block - love it! Beautiful sampler patterns. If only there were more hours in the day ...sigh.

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  6. If only we didn't ever have to do anything other than sew.....we still wouldnt get rough the pile...
    Love the fox - and the sample will be lovely.

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  7. glad your having fun sewing up a storm but not sure how you could ever love a fox............lol

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  8. There's never enough time to make all the projects we want to! Your foxes are so fun looking.:)

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  9. I think it's lovely that we can have such fun when our men are away!!! haha..... and a treat too but it is almost the end of the year... those foxes are sweet and little ones always have trouble getting their ears to match exactly!

    Hugz

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  10. We are at the moto gp via TV!!!! You have been so good that you deserve a treat. Lovely new projects. Enjoy your alone time x

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  11. Oh no a baby Fox. What are you doing to me! lol I think one red among blue will be stunning and falling off the band wagon for a treat is OK, you deserve it :o) hugs

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  12. Oh love your fox blocks, will look forward to seeing it finished, should be a stunner.

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  13. OOOoooo, lots of lovely stitching going on Susan - & no I'm not judging the fox ear, I think it's rather cute to have a wonky one... looks like you & Sharon are going to be foxy ladies together!!

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  14. A little change of pace happening over your way. Your foxes are very cute, especially the little one.
    Sounds like you are close to a couple of finishes.

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  15. Looks like you've been having fun while he's been away Susan :)

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  16. Susan - do we need to do an intervention lol.... Don't you love just having the house to yourself so you can sew, sew, sew.

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