Well what a busy first weekend of half-term was had by this fabulous group of people.
Batala London's first gig was in Russell Square - the Bloomsbury Festival - and some of us made it to London to support them. A well organised event and Batala proved to be very popular. Hopefully there will be more to come....and perhaps some more people will join. Well done :)
The Great South Run is held in Portsmouth every year. The Juniors run on Saturday at which Batala plays - outside the blue Reef . There are loads of them and they all did very well; some on their own and some with parents or grandparents; a few in wheelchairs, especially one tiny in pink towards the end. We are lucky to be able to see all these great kids go past.
We had 3 callers as well which meant everyone got a chance to play and there were visitors down from London and Bristol to swell the ranks - great. A social evening which I wasn't able to go to but by all accounts was a roaring success.
The next day there were masses of drummers for Batala, even though some members were away and some were running. We play in two areas with a 5 minute break to leg it up the road. I shared a drum with Emily who should have been running but had damaged a tendon so played instead. I played the first half; she played the second and it was great because I had never heard the Band before, having always been in it - and what a fantastic sound it was. And it was an experience for Emily who usually runs and doesn't play. Most of us had lunch afterwards at Rees Hall and the staff there have been fabulous to us over the years. Those are very lucky students :)
Anyway, there are various short videos around on you-tube if you google Batala Portsmouth and scroll down to the playlist but here are two links:
Batala Portsmouth Gt South run Juniors
and
Batala Portsmouth Great South Run 2010
enjoy!
Sunday 31 October 2010
Books
I've done very little reading this half-term; a paragraph here and there when I get into bed. Though I had my little grandson to stay last night and when he woke up I picked up The Hunger Games by Suzanne Collins. I borrowed it from Purbrook Park School's library, mainly out of curiosity. I enjoyed it, actually and I can certainly see why it's so popular. Perhaps I'll be able to borrow the next one.....
The other book I have read is Jostein Gaarder's Through a Glass, Darkly which I also enjoyed, though it is a sad book but gave me lots to think about.
Tried to watch the film 'Goodnight Mr Tom'; unfortunately the school copy has now worn out, so didn't get to see most of it. I have to say I preferred the book to the film, but many children prefer the film to the book, which is quite a hefty tome.
Also read Confessions of a Fairytale Villain - Cinderella's not so ugly Sister by Claire Pyatt which was most amusing - can see why the girls like it, though a few boys have borrowed it, probably out of curiosity
I need to find something junior-ish in my boxes to talk about next week so will have a rummage...
The other book I have read is Jostein Gaarder's Through a Glass, Darkly which I also enjoyed, though it is a sad book but gave me lots to think about.
Tried to watch the film 'Goodnight Mr Tom'; unfortunately the school copy has now worn out, so didn't get to see most of it. I have to say I preferred the book to the film, but many children prefer the film to the book, which is quite a hefty tome.
Also read Confessions of a Fairytale Villain - Cinderella's not so ugly Sister by Claire Pyatt which was most amusing - can see why the girls like it, though a few boys have borrowed it, probably out of curiosity
I need to find something junior-ish in my boxes to talk about next week so will have a rummage...
Local group shows
Most years there are shows put on by local groups. And some years (this being one of them) there are loads of shows whereas next year there will be fewer. I've managed to visit quite a few this summer and I always learn something and usually try and buy a little something.
This weekend I went to Scrap Happy Quilters' show in Alverstoke. There was an awful lot to look at and the show was spread out through St Mary's Church and also the Parish Hall. One of the reasons I like group shows is that those who are perhaps a little less accomplished (that would be me if we had a show) get the chance to put their work up and there is often a great variety of quilts and wallhangings to see. This particular group also has a Young Quilters section and it's always interesting to see what they get up to.
A raffle quilt (sadly I didn't win), a bag tombola (didn't win any of those, either), various traders, sales table and a charity stall as well as excellent cake and coffee. It takes an awful lot of time and planning, driving about collecting stands, making labels, flyers etc, not to mention the actual hanging, and it is often the same people over and over again who end up doing so much of the work. So I would like to say 'thank you' to all of the unsung, hardworking organisers who give us such a good show - usually for the princely sum of one or two pounds, and encourage the non-quilting public to come in and see what it's all about.
And one day, if our group gets big enough, or we can team up with another, we will have a show of our own.............
This weekend I went to Scrap Happy Quilters' show in Alverstoke. There was an awful lot to look at and the show was spread out through St Mary's Church and also the Parish Hall. One of the reasons I like group shows is that those who are perhaps a little less accomplished (that would be me if we had a show) get the chance to put their work up and there is often a great variety of quilts and wallhangings to see. This particular group also has a Young Quilters section and it's always interesting to see what they get up to.
A raffle quilt (sadly I didn't win), a bag tombola (didn't win any of those, either), various traders, sales table and a charity stall as well as excellent cake and coffee. It takes an awful lot of time and planning, driving about collecting stands, making labels, flyers etc, not to mention the actual hanging, and it is often the same people over and over again who end up doing so much of the work. So I would like to say 'thank you' to all of the unsung, hardworking organisers who give us such a good show - usually for the princely sum of one or two pounds, and encourage the non-quilting public to come in and see what it's all about.
And one day, if our group gets big enough, or we can team up with another, we will have a show of our own.............
American Museum, Claverton, Bath
Well the exhibition is over now, I think - Classic American Quilts. Some amazing quilts and quilting ranging from crazy patchwork, to an intricate log cabin backed with half square triangles of a very small size and getting smaller in the middle. Friendship quilts, padded work, amish, applique, hawaiian, a piece from Gees Bend. We then scooted over to the house and went round very quickly to find the other quilts hanging in a corner room -hung on boards, covered in plastic (well it may not be but that's what it looks like; a bit like curtain samples and very difficult to look at when there are as many people around as there were, half-term and all I suppose. We didn't really have much time to do other than pop into the basement where there was some Indian beadwork on moccasins, (a lot of shoes!) and silver and turquoise jewellery. Wish there had been more time but when you have to get back and the museum doesn't open until midday, you have to miss out an awful lot. I was glad to have had the opportunity to go, though, and I think we've been very lucky to have two such brilliant exhibitions (the other being the one at the V&A) this year.
There was also an exhibition - Treasure and Terror - which we weren't able to do justice to but I did make some notes and will look up online and see what I can find.....
There was also an exhibition - Treasure and Terror - which we weren't able to do justice to but I did make some notes and will look up online and see what I can find.....
Breakaways in October
Bad blogger - been a bit busy with half-term activities and babysitting. Anyhow below are the pics from some of our October meetings, which I trust you will enjoy.....
Unfortunately my camera batteries died so I don't have any more pics to show - typical as Lesley had brought her roosting robin along this week. Others had brought theirs, too so I am annoyed with myself that I hadn't checked my batteries.....
The Breakaways were 1 last Wednesday, according to Chris, who does the money, so I found a pattern here Fabulous Phat Fats and members chose a fat quarter for their stash (Chris's idea and much better than cake!). Those who missed out will have another chance this week.
A whole year of stitching most weeks, watching our novices come a very long way and others pushing themselves to do things they might not otherwise have thought of. And such a very nice bunch of ladies, especially for putting up with a sometimes short-tempered and crabby me. Something I really look forward to going out to each Wednesday evening. Care to come and join us?
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| Linda's new roosting robin centre and first round |
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| This one is Shelia's middle and first round |
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| Norma's centre |
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| Nothing to do with roosting robins - Libby is handquilting some triangles. Those colours look fabulous together and the quilting isn't bad either.......:) |
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| Jane had another picture, incorporating found feathers |
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| Sarah finished her little quilt - I have a better picture of her but the quilt is washed out so have opted to show the quilt. She worked it all out herself, quilting patterns and all and is now getting on with Christmas placemats... |
The Breakaways were 1 last Wednesday, according to Chris, who does the money, so I found a pattern here Fabulous Phat Fats and members chose a fat quarter for their stash (Chris's idea and much better than cake!). Those who missed out will have another chance this week.
A whole year of stitching most weeks, watching our novices come a very long way and others pushing themselves to do things they might not otherwise have thought of. And such a very nice bunch of ladies, especially for putting up with a sometimes short-tempered and crabby me. Something I really look forward to going out to each Wednesday evening. Care to come and join us?
Sunday 17 October 2010
New Contemporary Quilt Group .........
As mentioned at the very enjoyable Region 3 Regional Day at Romsey on the 16th October, Maureen Evans and myself are intending to start a Contemporary Quilt Group for our area – south coast – Hampshire, IoW, Dorset, Wiltshire, Ch. Is (if anyone is on the mainland that day) including any Guild members from other regions who would like to come.
The inaugural meeting will be held on Tuesday 26th October 10.30-1.30 at Sarisbury Green Community Centre, The Green, Sarisbury Green, SO31 7AA. Coffee, tea and biscuits will be provided and for this first meeting only, there will be no charge for the room hire.
We would like to discuss the usual – a day to meet, length of meeting, amount of meetings per year, purpose of the group, funding, members’ expectations, name of the group, insurance, etc – not necessarily in that order! We would ask those who attend the meeting to bring their most recent work in the contemporary vein (if you have any) for others to see.
Some people have expressed an interest but are unable to come on a Tuesday, for example (it’s half term for this particular meeting) – another consideration is a Sunday, perhaps once a month, every two months or once a quarter. Hopefully by the end of the meeting we will have a clearer idea of where we are going.
Anyone who would like to come, or is interested but cannot make the above date, please email me – carolinehounsell at yahoo. co. uk. or leave a comment here. If you feel that a Sunday is better for you, we would like to know that information, too.
Knitting and Stitching Show, Alexandra Palace
Forgot to write about this one, probably coloured by the traffic jam we were caught in on the way home which resulted in an overheated car and a long wait for the AA's repairman, who checked it over, refilled it with water, sent us on our way - straight into the arms of another traffic jam. We did get home, but late, going a longer way home (Hindhead and the Hogs Back were closed that weekend, which didn't help, accidents etc just made things worse).
Anyway back to the show - I elected to walk up the hill from the car park and it showed me just how unfit I am. I had a 20 minute wait for my friend to get there - she had waited for the shuttle bus. No matter, it was a nice day and I met a couple of retired teachers I hadn't seen for a few years, so it was nice to catch up.
I have to say that I was disappointed - I thought the previous couple of years had been much better and on the whole I didn't find a lot to interest me this time. There were some good exhibitions - tiny hats, fabulous woven tapestries. Perhaps it was because I was tired, I don't know. I did get some fabric from Doughty's and a sewing machine foot from Bernina; met the Kemshalls and Maureen Shenton. I had hoped to say hello to my tutor, Marie Roper but she had been the day before. No matter - they are all interesting ladies and do fantastic work. I just need to get started on my course.....hopefully over half-term!
My friend tried out several of the new large, sewing machines - the lights on the Janome were fantastic but I felt the huge Bernina was a better machine, however it was 3 times the price and the lighting not good. People forget I think that quilters do know what they are talking about and if you have a large amount of fabric bunched up underneath the harp of a machine, the lights along the arm don't matter there so much whereas they probably matter more if you are using it for embroidery. It will be interesting to see which one she chooses eventually, but I bet it's not the Bernina!
I still find the numbering of the aisles confusing and the catalogue - well, I really think the coloured section could be dispensed with, leaving the insert which has the lists and the map. I think the coloured section is too big and heavy to cart around and generally doesnt hold much of use. Plus it would be cheaper without it.
Oh dear, I do sound crabby...............
Anyway back to the show - I elected to walk up the hill from the car park and it showed me just how unfit I am. I had a 20 minute wait for my friend to get there - she had waited for the shuttle bus. No matter, it was a nice day and I met a couple of retired teachers I hadn't seen for a few years, so it was nice to catch up.
I have to say that I was disappointed - I thought the previous couple of years had been much better and on the whole I didn't find a lot to interest me this time. There were some good exhibitions - tiny hats, fabulous woven tapestries. Perhaps it was because I was tired, I don't know. I did get some fabric from Doughty's and a sewing machine foot from Bernina; met the Kemshalls and Maureen Shenton. I had hoped to say hello to my tutor, Marie Roper but she had been the day before. No matter - they are all interesting ladies and do fantastic work. I just need to get started on my course.....hopefully over half-term!
My friend tried out several of the new large, sewing machines - the lights on the Janome were fantastic but I felt the huge Bernina was a better machine, however it was 3 times the price and the lighting not good. People forget I think that quilters do know what they are talking about and if you have a large amount of fabric bunched up underneath the harp of a machine, the lights along the arm don't matter there so much whereas they probably matter more if you are using it for embroidery. It will be interesting to see which one she chooses eventually, but I bet it's not the Bernina!
I still find the numbering of the aisles confusing and the catalogue - well, I really think the coloured section could be dispensed with, leaving the insert which has the lists and the map. I think the coloured section is too big and heavy to cart around and generally doesnt hold much of use. Plus it would be cheaper without it.
Oh dear, I do sound crabby...............
Quilters Guild Regional Day, Region 3 at the Mountbatten School, Romsey, Hants
What an interesting day. 2 speakers - Susan Chapman who was absolutely fascinating and I really wish I had had more time to look at her sketchbooks and the work she had brought with her. In the afternoon Alicia Merrett's talk was 'Womens Work to Womens Art' which was an interesting look at different types of quilts around the world and through the past several hundred years, up to the present day.
There were also traders, a workshop the following day with Alicia Merrett, an excellent lunch - everyone brought something to share and I met some very interesting people.
Some people do wonder why the Guild exists and what they would get out of it. No, it's not the cheapest thing in the world to belong to, but there is the Museum in York if you can get there, which has excellent exhibitions, there are many regions, all of which have things going on (a discount for members but non-members not excluded) - talks, workshops, visits, groups, regional days. Quiltmakers and fibre/textile artists are I think the most welcoming beings on the planet. The Guild holds a collection of definitive quilts, there is a library to borrow from, there are specialist groups. An awful lot of bang for your buck. I am sure that there are many things I have left out but perhaps someone will comment and add the things I have missed.....
I joined when I won a book in a raffle by the Quilters Guild at the Festival of Quilts - thought I had better see what it was all about, since I had been fortunate enough to win a copy of their book. I haven't regretted it.
There were also traders, a workshop the following day with Alicia Merrett, an excellent lunch - everyone brought something to share and I met some very interesting people.
Some people do wonder why the Guild exists and what they would get out of it. No, it's not the cheapest thing in the world to belong to, but there is the Museum in York if you can get there, which has excellent exhibitions, there are many regions, all of which have things going on (a discount for members but non-members not excluded) - talks, workshops, visits, groups, regional days. Quiltmakers and fibre/textile artists are I think the most welcoming beings on the planet. The Guild holds a collection of definitive quilts, there is a library to borrow from, there are specialist groups. An awful lot of bang for your buck. I am sure that there are many things I have left out but perhaps someone will comment and add the things I have missed.....
I joined when I won a book in a raffle by the Quilters Guild at the Festival of Quilts - thought I had better see what it was all about, since I had been fortunate enough to win a copy of their book. I haven't regretted it.
Breakaways mid-October 2010
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| Jane made a baby quilt :) |
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| Sarah's second border |
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| Jane's added rectangles to one side |
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| Christine's border |
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| Ashamed to say I cant remember whose this is - somebody remind me, please - perhaps it's Pauline's? |
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| Steph's again |
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| Mine |
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| Jane made another picture - this is a bit washed out I'm afraid, it's very delicate |
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| ...and another Face |
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| Wilma is going away and has been making this skirt to take with her |
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| Lesley's blue quilt has grown |
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| and this is the back - really don't know which side I like best |
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| Jane has finished a wedding quilt top - here it is being layered up ready for quilting |
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| colours are truer in this pic |
Breakaways end of September 2010
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| As you can see from the above photos, Libby has been dyeing and she was soooo excited about the results. These lovely pieces were just some of the many she brought along to show us. |
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| Jane's Roosting robin centre |
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| Wilma's dog - this isn't a brilliant pic; it looks much nicer in reality - cute, eh? |
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| Christine's centre |
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| Steph's centre |
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| Another of the blocks Libby is doing with Patricia McLaughlin |
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| Wilma's dog gained an eye, a collar and a ball during the course of the evening and is now done |
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| Steph's second border |
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| Linda is making blocks along with Sheila - these are Linda's. |
Tuesday 12 October 2010
The Quilt Show - Annette Hendricks
Annette Hendricks is an Australian artist who has collaborated with a couple of others to make award winning big quilts. The Quilt Show (Alex Anderson, Ricky Tims) have an interesting bit on their blog. Annette has complete another quilt - Persephone - which is quite lovely. The interesting bit is that the Quilt Show have a slideshow of her process
http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/3150/visible/1
and there will be more slideshows to come. Worth a look, if process interests you.....
In general the daily blogs have some interesting snippets and there are often little videos or slideshows - there is always something to learn.
I have been a member of this show since it began (and QNN TV before that), as have many Brits, mainly because at the time there was nothing like it in the UK. We now have a few of our own, though less of a 'show' and more of a how to but fabulous resources nonetheless, and they are relatively inexpensive. When I find the links, I'll post them - if anyone out there is reading this and can provide me with links it will be quicker, that's all...
http://www.thequiltshow.com/os/blog.php/blog_id/3150/visible/1
and there will be more slideshows to come. Worth a look, if process interests you.....
In general the daily blogs have some interesting snippets and there are often little videos or slideshows - there is always something to learn.
I have been a member of this show since it began (and QNN TV before that), as have many Brits, mainly because at the time there was nothing like it in the UK. We now have a few of our own, though less of a 'show' and more of a how to but fabulous resources nonetheless, and they are relatively inexpensive. When I find the links, I'll post them - if anyone out there is reading this and can provide me with links it will be quicker, that's all...
Saturday 9 October 2010
Books - I have been reading....
Mary Poppins by P L Travers. Not as good as I remembered, which was interesting.
Superstar Babes by Narinder Dhami. I enjoyed reading this. Aimed at girls and very funny. Boys could read it though they might be put off by the lilac cover
The Escape by Robert Muchamore, part of the Henderson Boys series. Very good for lads. Borrowed from Purbrook Park's library
Currently reading The Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney which is going down a storm at school. Hilarious and not difficult to read either. Diary format.
Aquila 2 by Andrew Norriss kindly sent to me by the author who visited our school about a year ago. A follow on from the first Aquila and every bit as enjoyable. It disappeared as soon as it went on the display shelf.
Just finished reading the Hundred Mile an Hour Dog by Jeremy Strong to Year 3 - some enjoyed it, for some it went over their heads; they did tend to be the wrigglers though..... Have been asked to read something by Andy Stanton which I shall probably start after half term as they will have forgotten it all with a week off.
Also on loan from Purbrook Park School I have Hunger Games but havent begun that yet. And there will be a visit to Waterlooville library to see Andy Cope, author of the Spy dog series. The School Library Service have lent us lots of his books to promote the event and eventually I might be able to lay my hands on one of them. They do seem to be rather popular. Beast Quest books still go in and out like yoyos, too.
And for those of you who might have registered blind children, the RNIB apparently have a wide selection of books with varying fonts which can be borrowed free by parents or by schools in conjunction with parents. Obviously registration and various checks and balances as it is potentially an awful lot of money to lose but what a wonderful opportunity for those who wish to avail themselves of it.
The Hampshire Illustrated Book Award is now in full swing with Year 5. I have read the first book to them. another one next week! This week's book was :
Superstar Babes by Narinder Dhami. I enjoyed reading this. Aimed at girls and very funny. Boys could read it though they might be put off by the lilac cover
The Escape by Robert Muchamore, part of the Henderson Boys series. Very good for lads. Borrowed from Purbrook Park's library
Currently reading The Wimpy Kid by Jeff Kinney which is going down a storm at school. Hilarious and not difficult to read either. Diary format.
Aquila 2 by Andrew Norriss kindly sent to me by the author who visited our school about a year ago. A follow on from the first Aquila and every bit as enjoyable. It disappeared as soon as it went on the display shelf.
Just finished reading the Hundred Mile an Hour Dog by Jeremy Strong to Year 3 - some enjoyed it, for some it went over their heads; they did tend to be the wrigglers though..... Have been asked to read something by Andy Stanton which I shall probably start after half term as they will have forgotten it all with a week off.
Also on loan from Purbrook Park School I have Hunger Games but havent begun that yet. And there will be a visit to Waterlooville library to see Andy Cope, author of the Spy dog series. The School Library Service have lent us lots of his books to promote the event and eventually I might be able to lay my hands on one of them. They do seem to be rather popular. Beast Quest books still go in and out like yoyos, too.
And for those of you who might have registered blind children, the RNIB apparently have a wide selection of books with varying fonts which can be borrowed free by parents or by schools in conjunction with parents. Obviously registration and various checks and balances as it is potentially an awful lot of money to lose but what a wonderful opportunity for those who wish to avail themselves of it.
The Hampshire Illustrated Book Award is now in full swing with Year 5. I have read the first book to them. another one next week! This week's book was :
Tortoise vs. Hare - The Rematch! by Preston Rutt and Ben Redlich
grown ups are not allowed to express an opinion - it's really hard!Friday 8 October 2010
Felt United
I used to make felt a lot with my friend Bren, and later on with Janine as well. Unfortunately I spend far too much time away from home so have had to slow down where the felt is concerned, at least for the time being. Simply not enough hours in the day...............
Last year there was a new initiative by international feltmakers called Felt United. They are using the colourwheel. This year it was yellow to blue. Here is a facebook link to the pics of what some of them got up to on that day - fabulous.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=90986216006&v=photos
Enjoy!
Last year there was a new initiative by international feltmakers called Felt United. They are using the colourwheel. This year it was yellow to blue. Here is a facebook link to the pics of what some of them got up to on that day - fabulous.
http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=90986216006&v=photos
Enjoy!
Roosting Robin
All sorts of names for this sort of thing.
A round robin is where a quilt goes round various people in turn who add something to it and pass it on. It can be as easy or complicated as you like. Usually several people participate so that each ends up with a quilt. Sometimes people get worried about spoiling someone else's work, or they think that their work isn't up to scratch.There is an alternative.
It's called the Roosting Robin or Nesting Robin and our merry band - well some of us! - have embarked on one of these. Not everyone has the time so you can draw rather than sew, if you wish, but you learn more from sewing I think. That is to say you learn how to fudge - well, I do....
Anyhow, first came the centre - any size, any technique, any colours. (This is why I was so annoyed about my deleted photos as that's where some of them have gone :( ). The first border is due next week and it is to incorporate rectangles. Sorry to say I haven't even begun my first border - hopefully tomorrow sometime. I did make the centre but when I pinned it out, it didn't look as good as it did in black and white, so I made a few alterations. Unfortunately a busy weekend looms, though I shall enjoy it, but it doesnt leave me much time.....
A round robin is where a quilt goes round various people in turn who add something to it and pass it on. It can be as easy or complicated as you like. Usually several people participate so that each ends up with a quilt. Sometimes people get worried about spoiling someone else's work, or they think that their work isn't up to scratch.There is an alternative.
It's called the Roosting Robin or Nesting Robin and our merry band - well some of us! - have embarked on one of these. Not everyone has the time so you can draw rather than sew, if you wish, but you learn more from sewing I think. That is to say you learn how to fudge - well, I do....
Anyhow, first came the centre - any size, any technique, any colours. (This is why I was so annoyed about my deleted photos as that's where some of them have gone :( ). The first border is due next week and it is to incorporate rectangles. Sorry to say I haven't even begun my first border - hopefully tomorrow sometime. I did make the centre but when I pinned it out, it didn't look as good as it did in black and white, so I made a few alterations. Unfortunately a busy weekend looms, though I shall enjoy it, but it doesnt leave me much time.....
RIP Jane Pritchard
My friend, Jane, beloved of many but particularly by her husband, Gary Pritchard, and children Sam and Charlie Blythe and Toby and Elsie May.
Jane had such a generous heart, a fabulous wife and mum. She died suddenly recently, aged 42 and there is a service at church on Monday. We didn't see each other much but I will miss her dreadfully.
Go and hug your loved ones - there have been too many deaths this year.....
Jane had such a generous heart, a fabulous wife and mum. She died suddenly recently, aged 42 and there is a service at church on Monday. We didn't see each other much but I will miss her dreadfully.
Go and hug your loved ones - there have been too many deaths this year.....
Breakaways October - some pics
Well I would like to say that I have some photos to post but some kind soul has borrowed my camera and deleted the lot - accidentally I am sure, but I am rather cross all the same. Well that's not quite true, I do have a few pictures but not the ones I was hoping to show - more about those later....
The first two are Lesley and her quilt as you go blocks, front and back - looking good, don't you think?
The other two are Jane's daisies - needleturned applique and Jane (left) and Sheila holding it up. These are great, good to use up scraps, and Jane will be teaching how to make these at a craft day in Denmead either this weekend or next. The background fabric isn't quilting fabric, but it is perfect for the flowers!
All of the above are Lesley's - her black and white quilt and various details of some of her blocks, which I hope you can see. Lesley is a prolific quilter and experiments with all sorts of things. I particularly like her corner treatment (red squares) with machine embroidery . Tweet also belongs to Lesley. He flew over from New Zealand and is perched in his favourite place. Tweet was made by Lesley's daughter, Claire. He's a sweetie, and so is she :) .
Sarah made this little quilt - she pieced the quilt first and then decided what to do in the middle. Very brave of her and good patterns, such a lot of movement to go with the pinwheels.
I do hope this post publishes correctly. Kim is having trouble reading my last post, but in my browser it reads fine. Not quite sure what is going on there....
The first two are Lesley and her quilt as you go blocks, front and back - looking good, don't you think?
The other two are Jane's daisies - needleturned applique and Jane (left) and Sheila holding it up. These are great, good to use up scraps, and Jane will be teaching how to make these at a craft day in Denmead either this weekend or next. The background fabric isn't quilting fabric, but it is perfect for the flowers!
All of the above are Lesley's - her black and white quilt and various details of some of her blocks, which I hope you can see. Lesley is a prolific quilter and experiments with all sorts of things. I particularly like her corner treatment (red squares) with machine embroidery . Tweet also belongs to Lesley. He flew over from New Zealand and is perched in his favourite place. Tweet was made by Lesley's daughter, Claire. He's a sweetie, and so is she :) .
Sarah made this little quilt - she pieced the quilt first and then decided what to do in the middle. Very brave of her and good patterns, such a lot of movement to go with the pinwheels.
I do hope this post publishes correctly. Kim is having trouble reading my last post, but in my browser it reads fine. Not quite sure what is going on there....
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