Where has the Last Month Gone?

 Hard to believe a whole month has gone by so quickly.  I have been over to Melbourne and as far a quilting adventures go..I was able to visit Patchwork on Central Park and select a small and yummy stash for future projects.  A little bit of Liberty of London, and some gorgeous Lecien fabric.

Two days before my stay in Melbourne finished I came down with a nasty ‘Fluey thing, struggled home and then took two weeks to recover.  So that’s where the time has gone!   Last week I did recover enough to finish off an "Alice" quilt for my niece in Melbourne.  It is in transit, she knows it’s coming, but I don’t want to post photos until she has it.  Then I will do so.

At present I am working on a small order of facecloths for a chiropractic practice.  Bright, fun, cotton facecloths add to patient/practice member fun and comfort as they get to select their choice of color and pattern for their session.  NO more paper sticking to faces, or wasteful paper use.  A fresh cotton facecloth per person.  That will keep me busy for a few days.  Satisfying as the pile of bright colored facecloths start to stack up.  The most fun part is the selection process!

So check in soon to see the "Alice’ Quilt photos, and maybe a look at the facecloths.

Tea Cups Class at Kapiti Coast Bernina

Last week I was lucky enough to have a great day with Diana, Wendy and Lorraine at Kapiti Coast Bernina.

I learnt some great technique — applique, attic window and cupboard construction.

Check out my fabric stash for starters.  What do you think?

Fabric Stash Ready For Attic Window and Cupboard Construction

I haven’t finished it yet, but did get the top finished on the day.

Here are some of the steps….

Tea Cups Lining Up On The Attic Window

Get Your Teacups All In A Row

Sorting Out The Sides of the Attic Window Construction

Enjoy.  Let me know what you think…please leave a comment.

Check back later to see the top finished.

In The Mood For An Upcycled Wool Blanket Cushion in Blue

Just finished making these yummy blue cushions.

These are a great addition to a warm quilt for the winter…very snuggleable!

Upcycled Wool Blanket Cushions in Blue

More photos at http://salsysafrano.blogspot.com

Enjoy

Salsy.

 

A Pair of Mini Quilts

A couple of fun girly mini quilts have just been finished.

These were fun to make, nice a quick.  Also great to have a play with favourite fabrics, and add a few more new ones too!

This was the first time I have sewn the binding on and by the second one I am very pleased with the neatest joining of binding I have done yet.  This is something I haven’t quite got a grip on yet.

View of the backs of mini quilt pair

A Pair of Mini Quilts

Mini Quilts are Fun

Hearts For Christchurch

Sadly the earthquakes are continuing in Christchurch.  I have posted off a second small batch to Evie who is organising this lovely thing called Hearts For Christchurch.

If you have few spare hearts lying around or wish to whip up a few

..please post to : Hearts for Christchurch, c/- Evie Harris, 523 Main Rd North, Bayview, Napier, 4104, New Zealand.

Closing date is April 3oth, so there is still time!

Check out Evie’s blog site http://heartsforchristchurch.blogspot.com and see hearts gathering from around the world.

What a great concept!

Salsy

Woops, one of them got left out of the pack by mistake…must be meant for another day.

Hearts for Christchurch, second batch sent off today.

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