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 The Hawkes Bay is generally sunny and warm, and although we had a couple of chilly nights, the days were glorious.  We spent a couple of days at Napier NZMCA Park and our neighbours were intrigued that we travel with a cat and came over to say hello to Gemma.  

At Napier NZMCA Park

These NZMCA parks always have a book swap and I found this helpful book there, Crafty Girls Road Trip.  Although 10 years old, there is still plenty of information that will be relevant.  I'll keep the book in the caravan for when we are tripping ...

In an effort to use up some of my fabric/scraps, I need to make more quilts!!!  In this effort, I thought I would make a new table runner to use with my pink transferware dishes.  I've had a yard of solid blue fabric around for probably at least 20 years; and, also, a bin marked 'depression era reproductions' left over from projects in 2001 and 2004.  I like pastel quilts with a black background; but since I had this blue I thought I would give it a try.  I think it kind of works???

It is always interesting ...

I like the first design of this week’s Log Cabin design variations.

The second design is very interesting!

Another interesting design.

Just a thought … Log Cabin blocks would be a good substitute for an autograph book, with the signatures added to the light strips, with the option of adding embroidery.

On second thought, I would add signatures to quilts with less blocks than those in the collection, but the general idea would make a great family heirloom in any size.

My favourite today is the second design.

That is all for this week … more Log Cabin design’s mid ...

 Just a little bit of time here and there but finally I have managed to sew a little...

Here was my plan from last week

1. Find some fabric to make some PJs for the girls - got my stock out, now to get them to pick some maybe?

2. Make one alphabet block (C) - started

3. Finish the thimbles I had already started - finished

4. Work on the hood of my Silvia coatigan - no progress

and now my plan for next week

1. Cut one or two PJs for the girls 

2. Finish my alphabet block (C) 

3. Make more ...

 A few weeks back, a new sew along started to sew fussy cut mini thimbles with Happy Sew Lucky. I was hoping to keep the pace but failed miserably. I nearly made the first 2 blocks on time and then completely got lost...

Finally this week I've finished 4 little thimbles

Linking to Design Wall Monday,  Midweek Makers, Wednesday Wait Loss, Needle and Thread Thursday, Put your foot down, Brag about your Beauties, Off the wall Friday, Patchwork and Quilt,

Céline 

 Einfach ein paar Bilder von meinen Ferien in Vietnam.

Only some pictures from my vacation in Vietnam.

Hanoi

Trainstreet Hanoi

 This isn't the best photo, but you can probably see I have an immobilizer on my left knee.

Good morning, my friends. It's a grocery shopping day, but there's no rush. As I'm writing it's still dark as night outside. We'll at least wait for the sun to come up.

It was a lucky day of sewing yesterday. It was my day to add the thread work to the "Mosaic" quilt. My hope was that the thread work would bring definition to the main subject of my quilt, and in that, I was successful. It worked out better than expected. And how could I go wrong when I had so many kitty helpers ...

Good morning, my friends. It's a grocery shopping day, but there's no rush. As I'm writing it's still dark as night outside. We'll at least wait for the sun to come up.

It was a lucky day of sewing yesterday. It was my day to add the thread work to the "Mosaic" quilt. My hope was that the thread work would bring definition to the main subject of my quilt, and in that, I was successful. It worked out better than expected. And how could I go wrong when I had so many kitty helpers ...

With the Woven Hearts Sew Along finishing today and Thanksgiving right around the corner, we couldn’t feel more thankful for everyone who joined us to sew this beautiful quilt and make donations to the Breast Cancer Research Foundation. Thanks to our amazing community who showed their support for those facing a breast cancer diagnosis by helping to fund a cure.

Funds Raised for Charity

Thanks to your generous donations and support, we were able to meet and surpass our $10,000 goal, totaling over $13,000! Fat Quarter Shop donated $5,000, and ByAnnie threw their support behind the ...

Piecing a Scrappy Back for the Hope’s Path Quilt

Sometimes quilting projects don’t go as planned—like when I completely forgot to order backing for the Hope’s Path Quilt. This is a quilt that is so is special to me. I share the rights with Quilts for a Cause. An organization that raises money to combat cancer by selling quilts. I was working under a tight, self imposed deadline. While it might sound stressful, it turned into an unexpected creative opportunity!

Why? Well, I decided to piece together a Snazzy Stripy Quilt Back made solely from my ...

The quilt maker bought a kit called The Rose Quilt.  The only thing rosy about this quilt was the rose-printed fabric but she enjoyed making it and did a good job.

With its name, I decided to do an edge-to-edge design called cabbage rose with loops and leaves.

Ever find yourself staring at your fabric stash, wondering where to begin? Quilting can seem like a big project to jump into, especially with all the gadgets, tools, and shiny new fabrics out there. But here’s a little secret: you can get started with what you already have!

No need to raid the fabric store (I know—shocking!).

Whether you’ve got a stash that’s been building up for years, a basic sewing kit, or even just a couple of fat quarters, there are plenty of ways to dive into quilting right now.

Let’s talk about making ...

I don't know if any of you read the comments, but I have a super supporter named Elle! She's been through this journey with her Mother, where she had to clean out that house in one day! It sounds like Elle took charge of her life many years ago, and what she possesses today is pretty much what she needs—although she seems to find things from time to time that they no longer need, and they're gone. 

So, I have a love/hate relationship with her! I want to be like her, and I KNOW I ...

Last week I needed to get busy on two Quilts of Valor. This one was loaded onto the longarm, but I didn’t get it done until midweek. I really like the way the piecer, Judy, did the borders around the panel, with pinwheel blocks and small eagles creating a frame.

I quilted it with my favorite pantograph for QOVs, a star and swirl design called Blue Star from Urban Elementz.

I chose a light blue Glide thread for the top, and a matching color Bottom Line in the bobbin. I thought the pale blue would blend well on the ...

Mid-November has come and gone.  Thanksgiving is next week. I'm really not ready for the holiday to ramp up and the year wind down.  But as I don't have a choice, it's time to just go with the flow.  I've been keeping my to do list's pretty simple and it's paying off with good progress.  

 Birdhouse Quilts 

Every time we travel that way, we make a point of stopping.  Such a lovely shop. And the nicest people. Large selection of fabric, patterns and panels. I was looking for a panel to make for a girl at church who is expecting a baby. I don't know her very well, so I thought I would make a simple gift.  The shop also has a large selection of sale fabric.

Rain most of ...