Stitching and other things

 As my Owl and Hare BOM is up to date, I have enjoyed stitching some other things. Just love how this Tully Tote turned out. Lovely pattern by Natalie Bird and amazing gift from Fiona.

I have also been tempted and given in to making Amanda's lovely stitchalong on Instagram. All paper pieced and using liberties so no wonder I couldn't resist.

We all just loved this amazing bag that Jayne has made as a gift. What an amazing gift.

We headed to the city on Saturday night to celebrate our dear friend, Garrick's 70th birthday. It was a fun night.

The boys came over on Monday and had their first swim of the season! 

Just a few pictures of recent times with the children. The little miss is in Japan at the moment having a fabulous time.

Stitching progress....

It is a crazy world here at the moment. I hope you are all well and not too distressed but the news! We have had to cancel our trip away this year as we were going on 20th April. It is disappointing but better than going and then having to rush back. I have a little cold and feel embarrassed to sniffle! Still, it is time we can use to stitch if we are stuck at home. I have managed to do a bit! I bound and labelled the Splendid Sampler a few weeks ago.

 I have been loving hand piecing these large hexagons to frame the Natalie Bird stitchery panel.

 My slow old project, Fairy Kisses, is getting there. I am about to do the last big borders!

I have also had so much fun crocheting the Tendril shawl by Anni Design Crochet. It is a free pattern on her blog or you can purchase a print friendly version in UK terms from Ravelry. It needs blocking but I am please with it and the ball of wool (located in my stash) worked so well.

 Social stitching at Hobbysew is being cancelled from now on due to the dreaded virus! Last week we saw a little show and tell. Paddy has made this gorgeous jumper and hat ready for her little grandson.

 Roni has been busy too and made these lovely cross stitch pillows. She changed the colours on the second one. I wish I had thought to do this on my one.

Foxley Village finished!

I can't believe that this quilt is finally finished. Lots of binding happened here last week! I am just amazed at the beautiful quilting by my very talented friend, Robyn, of Plain and Fancy. The quilting adds so much to the final presentation of the quilt. Thanks too to Natalie Bird for the lovely design and to Tilda for the great fabrics. The pattern was a BOM in the Homespun magazine in 2016.

 Click on these pictures to see the quilting details.

 Here is my label for the quilt.

Some stitching

Lovely to see some special stitching at Hobbysew last week. Maryanne came to social stitching on Tuesday and was working on this wonderful quilt made all with 1/2" hexagons.

 Lynne came to class on Wednesday and showed us this gorgeous little purse that her sister-in-law brought back from Japan.

 And what have I been stitching? I made up 2 more of these lovely blocks from The Story of My Day quilt by Anni Downs.

 I have also finished the stitching and applique on Block 1 of the new button club Mystery quilt, Anderson's Farm by Lynette Anderson.

 I have been very naughty and couldn't resist getting the fabric pack from Hobbysew for the new BOM in the Homespun magazine, called Foxley Village. Oh dear! So much for finishing some UFOs.

As well as those little finishes, I have been busy making kits for Stitching on the Lake which is just next week. Looking forward to seeing everyone soon.

Lovely work

Another week is almost over! It was good fun starting classes again this week and especially catching up with everyone after such a long break. So inspiring to see the show and tell. Lynda has been very busy and has been working on her zippered pouch. The back of it has been stitched in half inch hexagons!

 Lynda also brought in her amazing bunting she has stitched all by hand with foundation pieced borders and using all sorts of lovely Christmas applique and stitching.

 In the evening, Margot brought in her gorgeous quilt top. This quilt is a Natalie Bird BOM. Hobbysew had this last year as a BOM and I think the ladies did an amazing job with the fabric choices. and of course, Margot has done a wonderful job with the applique and lots of piecing.

My copy of Homespun came today with the first instalment of Foxley Village, another lovely quilt by Natalie Bird. 

 Hobbysew is putting together a fabric kit for this quilt! It will be lovely working with the beautiful Tilda fabrics. I might just have put my name down for one!

As everything started this week, I also had the first meeting of my Book Club. We met at Jo's house and we just loved these amazing cushions which were cross stitched in Jordan.

 Other than heading out and socialising this week, I have been making lots of kits for our stitching days coming up in just a few weeks.