Sunday 7 September 2008

Spring has Sprung

Well, term 2 has finally finished and I am looking forward to two weeks holiday. Term 2 was very busy with lots of sickness and limited stitching and blogging. I am so pleased that winter is over and spring has come. Those who know me will attest that I'm definitely not a cold weather person!

This is a rather 'grey and depressing' photo of a block I made for a member of the Material Girls who recently turned 70. We each had to stitch a block of our choice that reflected the theme 'Flowers in Bev's Garden'. The stitchery is by Kirstin Kirby of Picaninni Patchwork and appeared in Australian Country Threads Vol 4 No 12. I enlarged it to fit a 9 1/2 inch square block.



Over the last few weeks I have made a start on my Truly Scrumptious quilt. I have traced all the stitcheries and started attaching borders to each of the blocks. I am using an older fabric range by Figtree Quilts called Allspice Tapestry. I took my jellyroll to Spotlight and choose DMC threads that compliment the fabrics. Since these pictures were taken, I've finished stitching the first block and made a start on number 2.





17 comments:

  1. Nice to see you back have missed your posts....love the stitchery and as for the Truly Scumptous, wow great choice of fabric, look forward to seeing more posts..

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  2. Beautiful stitcheries :) I have TS in my drawers but not started it yet. Too many other projects LOL

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  3. I love your stitcheries! They are just beautiful!

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  4. Enjoy your break & I love your stitcheries the fabric with them is perfect.
    cheers
    maree

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  5. Hope you have a lovely and restful holiday. I don't know how you can last over such long long terms. 10 weeks is enough for me!
    your truly scrumptious quilt is looking lovely so far. The allspice tapestry gives it a lovely soft look doesn't it?
    Nicky

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  6. Oh those colours are SO nice! YOu have been a busy girl again.

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  7. WoW! Gorgeous stitching! I love Allspice Tapestry (and all Fig Tree fabs)- can't wait to see it finished!

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  8. Your basket stitchery is gorgeous! Nice to see you working on your TS quilt, too. You do such lovely work.

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  9. thanks for your visit!
    i love the girl you are embroidering (i'm not sure if this word is correct!) where did you get it?
    here spring is blooming also, though we had the most cold days this year last week; but you can see the trees tiny sprouts :)
    ps: i have a "web" friend in tasmania!, Angela, love all the things she tell me and the pics, nice place

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  10. Beautiful stitcheries Christine! Hang in there...supposedly spring is coming LOL!

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  11. That Truly Scrumptous project looks like fabulous fun.
    Hope it gets real warm for you real fast. :-) Wish it would stay warm here too.

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  12. Just beautiful, Thank you for stopping by my blog I have put your name in the basket. When my giveaway is over, I am coming back to enjoy your wonderful blog. Jane

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  13. Such pretty stitchery. I'm looking forward to fall here - although I'm not a cold weather person a little chilly weather may be a nice change for us.

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  14. Sooooo glad to see that you are stitching and quilting again...have missed you... :o)... And it´s lovely as always...you did a great choice in your fabrics!!!
    Have a lovely holiday!!

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  15. Lovely stitcheries......I love Natalie's designs.

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  16. Well Done!! You are powering through the stitcheries!! Makes you wonder where we have time to go to work!! I have this pattern and the jelly rolls for the quilt in the cupboard- must start it soon!!! Cathyxx

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  17. These are lovely...I can't wait to see the finished project!

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Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your thoughts.

Christine