I did show this panel before which I had been gifted.... most of the work having been done (I just blanket sttiched down felt on some leaves and gave some eyes.
I hadn't noticed some of the detailed handwork the original maker had done.... there are sweet little leaves sewn into the big leaves ...... such a lot of them and it looks gorgeous up close.
The birds have felt wings with embroidery detail on them ...
and the rabbits have a bit of extra on their one ear...
I didn't add anything more than finish the green felt and then trimmed it and have made up a binding. I will leave it as a smallish wallhanging, which shows off the handwork, I think.
Off to the Quilting Queue.
This week whilst sorting through some scraps I found these bits - I had made a quilt for a grandiegirl some years ago - maybe 10 years ago... such a sweet collection.
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I chopped up the blocks and found some other coordinating fabrics and have made up this little cot quilt top....
Had enough of the yellow fabric to make up some binding....
Off to the Quilting Queue .....
Another Caswell block is done...... the purples look a bit dull but they aren't really....
... and a couple of Sashiko blocks stitched during TV time....
The quilt on the frame was this one I made in 2023 from a prize pack I had won from Glenrose Patchwork (now closed). The prize included some completed circles and loads of templates and fabrics. I think I only added some backgrounds and the borders. EPP is not my favourite technique but I was determined to make this up.
I did straight lines ruler work in the border and curved rulers in the circles - a small meander in between
The binding was made up so that's been added but I still need to hand sew it down
Off to the Binding Queue .....
Embroidery Guild this morning found me working on my blackwork. This is the latest flower and I managed about 3 more leaves!
I am using 16 Aida cloth... those flowers are about 3/4" in size so quite little. I use a magnifying glass light for sewing this.
My usual mix of different projects - there is a huge mess in one spare room whilst I continue sorting (and discovering forgotten projects and getting new ideas!)
Righto, Gotto Go - I have neglected my crochet this week so will work on that tonight....
Take Care and have a lovely weekend....xx
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A busy week with quite a lot to show!
The little wall hanging is so very sweet. I hope it isn’t in the queue for very long. The others are lovely too. I hope the binding is done soon. It looks fabulous.
Perfect binding to finish off the little panel.
The fabric you found made a sweet baby quilt.
Another lovely Caswell block and some more Sashiko blocks to add to your others.
That’s some small blackwork to stitch .
Thank you for the close up photos of the gifted panel. It took me a while to understand the leaves on the big leaves until I realized that the little white things weren't part of the original print. Oh! My! Sizzling Bacon! That's a lot of work and dedication. Bravo on using up some leftover blocks. They are cute animals. Sashiko looks complicate this week. Love the Caswell block. I remember you working on those circles. Wow! It turned into a gorgeous quilt. Congrats! ;^)
Gorgeous little cot quilt xx
Our sewing rooms are a bit like Aladin's Cave ... full of treasures!
Dear Fiona, the variety of your works is wonderful, I don't even know what I like best, because I find one more beautiful than the other and it's a pleasure to look at everything closely. Of course I am thrilled with your large 2023 quilt as I am currently working on my third quilt. But I also have little things in the works... it's fun to finish them.
I also love your cute appliqués with the rabbit, birds, flowers and leaves.
I wish you much joy and send you a hug.
Viola
Such a lot of detail in that lovely panel. Nice use of the scraps and the circles quilt does look lovely. Another great Caswell block. xx
Another productive week Fiona. That panel you have finished is just so lovely & so much detail. I do love how you have taken those sweet left over pieces & made a gorgeous little cot quilt. Your binding pile must be rather large ?? 😉 xx
Thank you..... I will wait for cooler weather for most of the hand work part of the binding...
Hugz
so much loveliness Fiona, and I'm very happy to see some Caswell blocks popping up on your and Michelle's blogs.
Go girls!!
Beautiful detail in the panel. I love the colours in it. Lovely cot quilt ftom your bits and bobs. That's a lovely Caswell block. Still labouring away on number 5. Love your pies and tarts!
I'm copying what Chantal said..."It took me a while to understand the leaves on the big leaves until I realized that the little white things weren't part of the original print. Oh! My! Sizzling Bacon! " and will now adapt that "Oh My Sizzling Bacon" expression.
Isn't it amazing what we find hidden...but then we go looking for something recent and can't find it....well, that is my dilemma for now. ....I know its in the house...LOL
Pies & Tarts looks great...and the cot quilt...and the rest...LOL
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