Saturday, 3 October 2015

Warning: colourful project

Well, more colourful than usual for me anyway. Who would have thought I'd have a little fling with 1930's. Certainly not me because I don't own any. But I have a friend that has LOTS. Another mini has found its way into my sewing basket. I admired this one by Judy Day many years ago and came across it again when I was sorting through old magazines last week. Lea very kindly donated some 1930's scraps and I'm on my way. I could appliqué little leaves all day long, it's my favourite shape. Judy had another mini leaf design in APQ Vol 8 No. 9 (I think). I know I used to have the pattern but I don't anymore. Thank you Sue for finding the pattern for me........love my blog buddies.


We also had belated birthday celebrations at the weekend and look what my wonderful friends gave me, a signed copy of Irene Blancks new book. Talk about the perfect gift, thank you girls. Lea made me a reel holder with special fabric from her US trip, and Bev made us all a gorgeous coathanger with stitchery detail.
I was very excited to receive my partner for Chookyblue's SSCS last week. It's so much work for Chooky to organize this international swap but I'm so glad she does every year, it has become a favourite Christmas tradition. Now to get my thinking cap on and start sewing!

Now all I need is a few extra sewing days in the week and I'll be right. Too much sewing......what a wonderful dilemma.

Susan x

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30 comments:

  1. Frances Meredith3 October 2015 at 23:03

    That project looks delightful. My Dear Jane quilt is helping me warm towards applique and I agree that particular shape is quite forgiving.

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  2. KaHolly4 October 2015 at 07:51

    Very sweet! Happy belated birthday.

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  3. Marie4 October 2015 at 07:57

    Now, that's just cute. And what a lovely birthday gift - happy belated birthday.

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  4. Kylie4 October 2015 at 08:32

    Oh my look at how tiny those leaves are - you crazy woman! Can't wait to see it in the flesh next month xxx

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  5. Sue SA4 October 2015 at 09:02

    Do you mean the Autumn leaf miniature? I have a copy of that pattern, just found it in my bookshelf...but its not in a APQ but one of their sister magazines. I love your little 1930's project and agree that Irene's book is the perfect present. I might have to add it to my Christmas list!

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  6. wish2stitch4 October 2015 at 10:07

    That mini is gorgeous Susan.it looks really sweet in the 1930's fabrics. A new colour option for you maybe? I was a bit worried when I saw the tittle, thought I might have needed my sunglasses on;)

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  7. marina4 October 2015 at 10:31

    Such a gorgeous new project!! I can see why you were tempted.
    It's going to be so pretty in the 30's fabrics and great to use up scraps.
    I can see you doing that elaborate quilting too. Happy sewing
    Gorgeous gifts from your friends, does anything tempt you from Irene's book?
    Enjoy

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  8. Lyn4 October 2015 at 13:05

    That will be a lovely mini..went through my magazine boxes and found Vol 8 no 9 but it wasn't in it, but I see that Sue has found it for you so isn't that great. As I looked through the magazines it was interesting to see the designers names there and also to reacquaint myself with some lovely projects and inspiration and then saw the year on the pattern sheet 2001- time has flown by.. there may be a project or 2 that I just might have to tackle some time..

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  9. Susie4 October 2015 at 13:18

    All so beautiful. Adore the fabric and gorgeous gifts too.

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  10. Janice4 October 2015 at 13:42

    What a delightful little project. The colours are so sweet. Weren't you lucky with your gifts. And you finally have a padded coat hanger.

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  11. Deb R4 October 2015 at 14:26

    Ohhh such a gorgeous mini, too cute!

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  12. Kyle4 October 2015 at 15:08

    First of all a happy belated birthday and your 1930's mini is charming with those sweet little leaves.

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  13. Flickenstichlerin4 October 2015 at 16:04

    Dear susan,
    best belated wishes to your birthday. The presents are adorable.
    So is your new project, the little mini. Love the colors too. I have only 3 30's fat quaters so far. Although I like them a lot.
    Greetings,
    Sylvia

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  14. Anita : Shabby Quilt4 October 2015 at 19:39

    lovely mini and beautiful gifts.

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  15. Helen 4 October 2015 at 20:26

    Love your mini and the gifts especially the book and a very happy belated birthday !!

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  16. Peg - Happy In Quilting4 October 2015 at 21:01

    Happy belated birthday... Love the mini ....😄

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  17. Cheryll4 October 2015 at 23:48

    You will enjoy having a colour change...even if only for awhile. It will be lovely too. Xox

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  18. Karen5 October 2015 at 08:15

    The padded hanger is beautiful. I don't think I would use it in a closet. Too pretty.

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  19. Michelle Ridgway5 October 2015 at 18:29

    Oh you are amazing...so tiny and gorgeous. Love your goodies too...especially that applique book xx

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  20. KERYN B5 October 2015 at 21:05

    Susan your minis are so beautiful..sweet fabric.

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  21. Quilting Stories6 October 2015 at 04:57

    Very sweet project, I love 30's fabrics. Very pretty gifts, as well Happy Birthday!

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  22. Fiona6 October 2015 at 10:38

    what a sweet little mini and lovely gifties... fun when birthdays just keep going on...
    Hugz

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  23. audrey6 October 2015 at 10:55

    Oh so sweet, the new applique! We do have our passions don't we! I almost bought that book. It looks very inspiring!

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  24. Christine M6 October 2015 at 11:19

    Your new little quilt is going to be beautiful, Susan. What lovely birthday gifts.

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  25. Lynda6 October 2015 at 15:43

    Wow Susan, your new mini is fantastic and such beautiful presents. I love covered coathangers.

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  26. Wendy7 October 2015 at 05:47

    Your new project is gorgeous, really pretty colours. Lovely gifts too.

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  27. quiltsathome7 October 2015 at 06:51

    It is so nice reading your blog ! And your new quilt looks beautiful. Amazing what colors can do, don't you think ? And the presents are so well-chosen, lovely !

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  28. quiltsathome7 October 2015 at 06:52

    It is so nice reading your blog ! And your new quilt looks beautiful. Amazing what colors can do, don't you think ? And the presents are so well-chosen, lovely !

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  29. Carmen7 October 2015 at 16:55

    Me encanta el nuevo quilt,! Quedara precioso. saludo

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  30. Karen @ Pieces of Contentment8 October 2015 at 21:30

    I love your new mini project - the magazine photo looks like a full size bed quilt form this distance. You have some wonderful friends who obviously know you well, such beautiful gifts perfectly matched to your interests and tastes.

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