A bit of liberty

Those of you who are following me on instagram (@patchworkdelights) will have seen my current work in progress.

 

I found some mini hexies in one of my storage units.  I dug out my bits of liberty, and really it is bits, unfortunately I don't have enough :(

 

 

Since taking this photo I have sewn all the red hexies to the blues but now I am stuck.  Do I go one more round in the blues or go with white? I will ultimately applique it on to another colour as yet undecided.

 

What to do!

 

A couple of finishes

It's about time I hear you say!

 

I grabbed the bull by the horn as they saying goes and went for it.

 

I (HAPPILY) spent my birthday last Friday working on and finishing this baby!

20" Triple Star scrappy quilted

I made it using Lilysquilt pattern from a magazine I purchased last month!

 

I also in the same week (clap on the back!) finished this EPP cushion

20"

Finally on Sunday I finished this little 16" one, sure I was on a roll so why not!

16" hexie pillow

I plan on making another 16" cushion with these from the same designer, Sarah Jane for Michael Miller "Girls at Play".  I have made several tumbler quilts using this range and these are some of the left overs.

If you have been toying with the idea of making a cushion, take it from me, it's so easy, OK it only took me 6 months to pick up the courage to try it but now I can't stop!  Loads of great tutes out there, including Imagingermonkey who recently did a series of tutes on pillows.

Enjoy!

Fi x

 

 

Reminder giveaway last week for entries!

The winner will get

• one personalised baby ball hand sewn by me that rattles.  I will embroider the baby's name on the ball for the winner; plus
• a bundle of 7 fat quarters of Patty Slongier's Les Amis generously provided by Gwen from Celticfusion Fabrics; and last but not least
• one gorgeous pair of hand knitted "boos" which will be made for you by Suzanne from Benny Boos Baby Knits - winner may choose the colour, they are made using cashmere- merino wool and gift wrapped. Size 0-3 months.

(Please note that all of the photos above except the fabric bundle are display photos only.)

But's that's not all.....

A RUNNER UP PRIZE- a 10% discount on your next purchase from any one of the above shops eg Patchworkdelights, Celticfusionfabrics or Bennyboos!

GIVEAWAY CLOSES - 10 May 2013 two winners will be randomly chosen.

All you need to do for a chance to win is LEAVE A COMMENT ON MY FACEBOOK POST THAT YOU HAVE DONE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

1. Liked each of our facebook pages patchworkdelights, celticfusion fabrics and bennyboos
(if you are already a liker or follower just leave a comment stating so)

2. Share the giveaway on your page

That's it and best of luck to you all!

XXX

To Boston with Love

Hi everyone.

In case you didn't see it on the Modern Quilt Guild of Ireland, Sarah put up a post about a project being co-ordinated by the Vancouver Modern Guilt Guild.

For full details check out Sarah's post here, however in short for any one interested in contributing all you need to do is make a simple flag measuring 6.52 wide by 8.25" high, if I can do it you can do it! 

I didn't know any one (thankfully) affected by the Boston bombing but as a mother, sister, a human being I couldn't but be affected by that awful atrocity.  But making my little flags made me feel that I was passing on my condolences to the grieving families and positive thoughts to the injured survivors.

So if you feel like getting involved following the links above (there are lovely tutes up now which I didn't see when I was making mine) then send on your flags to Sarah.  You can contact her through the MQGI blog or through fairyfacedesigns.

If you haven't joined the Modern Quilt Guild of Ireland, why not sign up?  It's free, it would be great if we could get a good community buzz going on so join up!
 

A Big Prize Giveaway!!!

Hi everyone!

It's been ages since I have hosted a giveaway, so it's time for one now!

I have been very fortunate in that I am being joined by two wonderful ladies Gwen and Suzanne who make / supply beautiful items.

To keep it short and sweet I'll run through what's up for grabs!

The winner will get

• one personalised baby ball hand sewn by me that rattles, the ball that is not me although I will be hitting 40 next week so I might start rattling !  I will embroider the baby's name on the ball for the winner; plus
•  a bundle of 7 fat quarters of Patty Slongier's Les Amis generously provided by Gwen from Celticfusion Fabrics; and last but not least
• one gorgeous pair of hand knitted "boos" which will be made for you by Suzanne from Benny Boos Baby Knits - winner may choose the colour, they are made using cashmere- merino wool and gift wrapped. Size 0-3 months.

(Please note that all of the photos above except the fabric bundle are display photos only.)

But's that's not all.....

A RUNNER UP PRIZE- a 10% discount on your next purchase from any one of the above shops eg Patchworkdelights, Celticfusionfabrics or Bennyboos!

GIVEAWAY CLOSES - 10 May 2013 two winners will be randomly chosen

DO NOT COMMENT ON THIS BLOG POST - YOU NEED TO GO TO MY FACEBOOK PAGE AND ENTER THERE - it's easier to pick a winner from a central location.

All you need to do for a chance to win is LEAVE A COMMENT ON MY FACEBOOK POST THAT YOU HAVE DONE ANY OF THE FOLLOWING:

1.  Liked each of our facebook pages patchworkdelights, celticfusion fabrics and bennyboos
(if you are already a liker or follower just leave a comment stating so)

2.  Share the giveaway on your page

That's it and best of luck to you all!

PLEASE ONCE AGAIN DO NOT LEAVE ANY COMMENTS ON THIS BLOG POST AS THEY WILL NOT COUNT AS AN ENTRY

XXX
 

Climbing the pyramids

I have long admired the triangle or pyramid quilts that I have seen out in the blogosphere and I promised myself that as soon as I had down time I would try making one. 

I decided to buy a ruler (60 degree), it arrived a couple of weeks ago.  I was ready to start making these triangles!

I searched for some tutorials, there are several of them out there.  The one that I would go for in hindsight is this one as she shows you both ways of cutting triangles, i.e. with the traditional ruler or the 60 degree ruler.

I started going through my scraps, although my fabric pile is seriously depleted I managed to get enough together including some favourite fabrics.

The only thing I would say is that next time I would follow the "traditional / old fashioned" way of cutting the triangles.  It's probably just me but I cut 5.5" strips and then lined up the 60 degree ruler at the top of the fabric (as per tute) but the fabric was slightly "larger" than the 5.5" mark on the 60 degree ruler?  I'm crap at maths any how so I am sure there's some high brow reason for it but they just didn't line up i.e my regular ruler and the 60 ruler.  If any one can enlighten me I'd love to hear from you. 

But I had started so I had to finish using the same ruler.

I did (despite the ruler - yes I will get over myself and that ruler) enjoy making this quilt.  I thought 11 triangles across would work but ended up having to add a border. 

For the back

On Saturday I went into town and found a fabric that was pretty close colourwise.

Finally modelled (completely staged) by son #2

Final size of quilt approx. 35" x 51"
Fabric: miscellaneous designer cotton fabrics
Batting: 100% cotton
Do it again rating: YES!


 

Signing out

Hi Guys

I have decided to pull back a bit from blogging.  I am finding that it is taking up spare time that I don't really have to spare. 

So I will be blogging once a month or unless I really have something interesting to share.

You will find me though on Facebook, Instagram (search for @patchworkdelights) and twitter and flickr you know the usual suspects.

Random photo, a linen pouch I made at Christmas, really has nothing to do with this post!

For those of you looking for baby balls or quilt orders just head to my shop tab at the top of the blog.

Speak soon, and fear not I am still reading your blogs.  I am just too busy with work, kids and orders.

Kisses

Fi