Candy Stripes

Hi ladies. To say the least I've been busy. Moving, unpacking, setting up my new sewing room, settling my son into the new house, (That has been a task by itself) and very early mornings. Just to say, my master of mayhem was awake by 4:10am and up for the day. It's still dark darling!!! I'm never planning to move with an Autistic child every again!!! And I knew that the change would be difficult but its no fun!!!

So prior to my move, I started the chevron quilt. The tutorial was designed by Kitchen Table Quilting. It was fun and a challenge. 

I managed to get my rows completed but had not had the chance to finish the quilt top due to the move and being unable to locate my various quilting projects in the packing. (we packed as we went to minimise disruption).

Anyhow...my little big girl had been invited to a birthday party this weekend. What do you give a child that gets everything bought for her? A quilt of course!!

So its made and waiting to be wrapped.

Introducing Candy Stripes

I used Candy Bloom fabric range by an Australian designer Rosalie Quinlan. It is gorgeous and when the quilt was made it reminded me of candy stripes hence the name. I just complemented the fabric with a white solid.

My binding is part of the range and my backing was a solid green homespun called Apple. It just is beautiful with the fabric.

I quilted it myself with straight-line quilting echoing the seams. It quilted together quickly thank goodness. I used Aurifil thread (2425) in NE 28 weight which I tend to use for all of my quilting as I like the thickness. I love the photo of the quilting on the back as it just stands out. I just used the same colour for both sides. What little girl doesn't like pink!!

The finished size is 52" by 70". Just lovely for a single bed (twin bed).

Chevrons

I loved this quilt top when I spotted the tutorial by Kitchen Table Quilting. The tutorial was called Striped Chevrons. Best thing, it uses jelly roll strips. 

I still need to sew my rows together. I also had a crash course in off set seams. It's been interesting and my unpicker has had a workout!!

Stay tuned for the finish 

Playing..

I have started to play again. Oh how I have missed you.

I have also been in discussions with DH about my new sewing room. I can't wait!! 13 sleeps until we get the keys to our new house. 

Scraps

I have to admit that I'm not a great scrap collector. My scraps are usually bagged up and sent off to school or day care for the kids to play. 

For some reason I kept some triangles from some snowball blocks. I then used them to make this wall hanging

It's my entry into Nellie's Country Flair Internet challenge. I have to say it was nice playing with my scraps. Will have go hoard more soon. 

Squaring Up

I've spent my Sunday afternoon squaring up 164 HSTs. Lucky me. Just to say my sore knee and bung foot didn't enjoy standing. :( 

But to say the least I wasn't idle.

Here are some of my recent achievements. Sorry ladies, life has been hectic at home and at work. The best news at this time is we bought a new house. We move next month. I can't wait and I even scored a sewing room. 

Merry Xmas to Me

I was lucky to get an Amazon gift voucher for Christmas from my sister last year. 

I finally spent it. 

Merry Xmas to me!!!

Progress

I've been making progress on the next stitchery block. I think that it is the largest block to date. 

I've also been busy making items to sell at our trading table for my local quilt exhibition. Of course my contribution is some hexagons