tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-273884682024-03-13T22:47:35.821+13:00Stitching on my patch...Donna-Mareehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13814685984448699382noreply@blogger.comBlogger190125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27388468.post-88942318570064354212020-04-08T15:22:00.000+12:002020-04-26T12:51:39.400+12:00Day 14 of Lockdown in NZ<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Well here we are day 14 and we are beginning to establish a
routine within our new normal. Hubby often worked from home pre lockdown,
however working from home for days on end is a different ball game altogether.
Previously he would normally have to go to the office at some stage for
something, either printing or a meeting and so we have both had to adjust to
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</span>While having coffee and lunch together is nice I am used to being home
on my own with no interruptions and no stupid noises which seems to happen when
his train of thought wanders, lol.<br />
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Due to lack of availability of flour I made the decision to
throw out my sourdough starter. However I have managed to get some bakers flour
and have set up a starter again, such fun. Will let you know how that develops
as we go forward.<br />
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I have to confess that I haven't been very productive in the
sewing room since my last post. I made up a little piece so I could practice
freemotion quilting, I wanted to start getting back into the groove and this is
the result. After a little while I found myself relaxing and then I had more
control over what I was doing. I thought I would try out some different
patterns and scale. While I like some patterns when they are smaller I don't
necessarily like them bigger - not hanging on the wall anyway, it may be
different lying on a bed. But that is exactly why I like playing with these
practice pieces, I find out what I like, what works for me and what doesn't. I
also have the pieces for reference later as my memory isn't what it used to be.<br />
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The other thing I have been working on is some older quilts
that I had previously only done stitch in the ditch on as I was scared I would
stuff them up and I had no idea of what to do or where to start. Here is some
of the quilting I have done so far...<br />
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We have been working in the gardens trying to get vegetation under control after 7 years of not living here. This is our view looking across the harbour towards Onerahi. Loving the light on the water - this was just before the tide turned.<br />
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lockdown, so instead of stitching my heart out in the caravan I will be
stitching my heart out in the comfort of my lounge room. Pics to follow.<br />
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Until I post again, please stay safe, stay home and be kind.<br />
<i>Donna-Maree</i><br />
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The class was with Kaffe Fassett and Brandon Mably which was organised by Daphne of Pins to Stitches in Whakatane. </div><div><br></div><div>Wow, what a class. A lot of work had been put in to ensure the day was a success. The pace was quick but without stress and everyone worked steadily all day. Daphne had the most amazing range of fabrics available for purchase throughout the day, which was fabulous especially when it came to choosing a border fabric. Isn't it funny how you don't necessarily go with what you think in the beginning.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89CumDt-6sqYJHs_w0MI_KygWvKa4MVy4vwPMhXNy9xJVSpRz-z3nd4eG4fQuKJWY8hhwyTZu4zdonbVTz3YoWNbxxQefgC1P-xaacD7o0TqgK5BW-zckgzIdW7rhMjsxehT6/s640/blogger-image-1141906690.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj89CumDt-6sqYJHs_w0MI_KygWvKa4MVy4vwPMhXNy9xJVSpRz-z3nd4eG4fQuKJWY8hhwyTZu4zdonbVTz3YoWNbxxQefgC1P-xaacD7o0TqgK5BW-zckgzIdW7rhMjsxehT6/s640/blogger-image-1141906690.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Kaffe and Brandon doing their critique of our days work. This was Daphne's quilt design working in black and whites, pushing her out of her comfort zone.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkjR3l0Y-E816yVOYeGFdNFOPbawUOCTcw9bWIiJ62mzV9c8Mcz7LkFWurIQgknWdaqoEmQZqSzvF_QrmxWI5p8g279JdjvvYhImmdNZOoQnwTsbMpVKWnI6PDy9dG1XmXbNM/s640/blogger-image-802432216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXkjR3l0Y-E816yVOYeGFdNFOPbawUOCTcw9bWIiJ62mzV9c8Mcz7LkFWurIQgknWdaqoEmQZqSzvF_QrmxWI5p8g279JdjvvYhImmdNZOoQnwTsbMpVKWnI6PDy9dG1XmXbNM/s640/blogger-image-802432216.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Lovely soft colours on this one. Each design was different even if using similar colours and there were a few lighter quilts and two black and white ones.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbapDd0r4mXI6Lv7uLDGUE4IyLRr_Sri33AQaxBtGDen5IWMM2yN_HsjNj-cPZwpr6RaYk5F0CK-X9H3KcJs_kOHLTg7xxjUr1Jovy6VHOcIVsE6vsEjoQZpauAWdsTjADB5bq/s640/blogger-image-1817760175.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgbapDd0r4mXI6Lv7uLDGUE4IyLRr_Sri33AQaxBtGDen5IWMM2yN_HsjNj-cPZwpr6RaYk5F0CK-X9H3KcJs_kOHLTg7xxjUr1Jovy6VHOcIVsE6vsEjoQZpauAWdsTjADB5bq/s640/blogger-image-1817760175.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Kaffe critiquing my quilt. I decided to make the most of the fabric available and get what I needed to get this quilt done. I'm not wanting this to become a UFO. You can see the chosen border fabric hanging on the side.</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i><br></i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I wish that I had taken a photo of the room before we started with our design walls up but empty. As the day grew the room was filled with the most glorious colour as the design walls were covered with everyone's designs. The morning was filled with everyone cutting and placing, however in the afternoon there was a lot of standing back and pondering especially when auditioning the border fabrics.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">The room was air conditioned and those babies worked hard all day pumping out cool air for us to work in, it was fabulous. Part way through the day one of the ladies recognised my name and showing me her phone asked me if this was me on Instagram? It is fabulous meeting fellow instagrammers face to face like that and I look forward to seeing the progress on her quilt too. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I thoroughly enjoyed this class and have never felt so relaxed when attending a class. There were four of us from Tauranga that travelled down for the class and I look forward to attending classes again with them in the future.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have had this weekend off work which has been fabulous and I have the quilt half sewn together. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ZRBBvmjYWqKIXvGatig_dJCDhliS03AwmI095eYvAM8AD88h7MNNd4UcVZH-WyjVbbrfC1By2Tilh6_QEVfDCOfWPECuZK4TcqbfHbHeRcv7uNfxUQiejGEgry1xwV8AsVRi/s640/blogger-image--165651328.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi5ZRBBvmjYWqKIXvGatig_dJCDhliS03AwmI095eYvAM8AD88h7MNNd4UcVZH-WyjVbbrfC1By2Tilh6_QEVfDCOfWPECuZK4TcqbfHbHeRcv7uNfxUQiejGEgry1xwV8AsVRi/s640/blogger-image--165651328.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have some setting triangles to cut out and then I can get the last of the top together.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Check back soon to see how I got on with it. 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It only seems like yesterday that we saw 2017 in.<div><br></div><div>Like all years 2017 has had its ups and downs and it kicked off on a low but thankfully has ended on a high. It has been interesting going back through the photos taken this year and reflecting on things. A lot has happened in the past year, to me personally, my family, the extended family and especially my quilting. </div><div><br></div><div>There haven't been a lot of personal completions this year (an increase of days working has impacted there) but through the club more than 48 quilts have gone to two local charities with 18 of those going to Homes of Hope. There were a lot of Tuesday's spent cutting, measuring and stitching and a special thank you to my friends for supporting me through all of this. </div><div><br></div><div>My blogging has become spasmodic while my instagramming has been consistent and while I do enjoy both I will continue to Instagram more than I blog but will work on being more regular with the blog posts. Sometimes it is hard to find the hours in the day to share what's happening in the moments.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1sKHrXLF_xcZ_AGz18VDIY0HkkBH0vx9Hdc007Qx-o-CQFwPebdvUjEYf4sXc77vaJKvGNhYujj7m-hgDe8bIiZX8MwckTAU75OpiTEF2wp86UnImLZu9kMYHqPjtu5k7BWy/s640/blogger-image-484301354.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiL1sKHrXLF_xcZ_AGz18VDIY0HkkBH0vx9Hdc007Qx-o-CQFwPebdvUjEYf4sXc77vaJKvGNhYujj7m-hgDe8bIiZX8MwckTAU75OpiTEF2wp86UnImLZu9kMYHqPjtu5k7BWy/s640/blogger-image-484301354.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Binding going on Harlan's quilt</i></div></div><div><br></div><div>Visiting Maroochydore and catching up with my sister and her family and meeting the youngest member of the family, Harlan, my great nephew was a highlight for 2017. It has been a while since hubby and I have ventured far from home and it was great to have some time away and relax. I'm one of three girls and we are now all Nana's. Being a nana is my most favourite thing in the world and seeing my sister become one was very special, knowing she is now experiencing similar moments with her grandy that I have with mine. 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She is the sweetest, most laid back, good natured dog I have ever met. She is an absolute delight to share the house with. 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What an amazing experience, catching up with old friends and making new ones in a week of quilting classes, lectures, exhibitions and entertainment. 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<span style="font-family: "verdana";">The following two photos show some of the detail of the butterfly of the winning Challenge entry by Sandra Bentley, isn't it amazing.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">There are four gridlock quilts in the show (more pics of those coming) however this one caught my eye and I had to have a closer look at it as I was walking past.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">At first I thought the streaky colour was in the background and then I realised that it is the quilting thread and what a fantastic effect it gives the quilt.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">My friend Denise Lee made this quilt and it has been a pleasure seeing it being created, however this is the first time I have seen it in person totally complete and it is simply stunning.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I love it when you discover something that adds to your quilting experience and on Friday I discovered Fusamat which is an applique ironing mat designed by Sharon Bradley of Waitomo Sew Worms, that I have tried out already and I love it. Check out Sharon's website <a href="https://waitomosewworms.nz/" target="_blank">Here</a></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Milly, the puppy is now seven months old and she had her first proper groom the other day and is looking so much like a dog and less like a puppy. I just had so share a pic.</span></div>
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Donna-Mareehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13814685984448699382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27388468.post-18143589913025109432017-09-22T19:05:00.001+12:002017-09-24T08:33:52.111+13:00Tauranga Patchwork and Quilters Exhibition part 1Our club exhibition opened today and what an awesome collection of quilts we have on display. <div><br></div><div>Our challenge was to use a recognisable amount of a particular fabric that was provided</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-4mtc19btvkRIy90H6losDkD7pK7jlw2mH82Y_gG2C-1bl0mwQVHKxh7v76W5XyRpJ0EGzPdYDdawAU7pJAJioMo8DGg6IdS79EfuF_15pldHiAFj7ecSqNTZju0s9-sAPpSw/s640/blogger-image--554161135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh-4mtc19btvkRIy90H6losDkD7pK7jlw2mH82Y_gG2C-1bl0mwQVHKxh7v76W5XyRpJ0EGzPdYDdawAU7pJAJioMo8DGg6IdS79EfuF_15pldHiAFj7ecSqNTZju0s9-sAPpSw/s640/blogger-image--554161135.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">with a 'Pacific Passion' theme. 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifnPo82tdE3eLGiX6cJf2IDDOb2n0-5b9lPTCMAkTW3wD1Eq_XYXhx8ydvAxlooHXikvD82Oebu808aYxzI7sincZL7TBKMhxiJ4T6Y8Z-LMSDZZ9IbdxpPRtdaIso1s3kgcnh/s640/blogger-image-1094080109.jpg"></a></div><br></div>The Rust Dyeing 12" X 12" pieces by our stitching group hanging together.</div><br></div>I will post more quilts in exhibition tomorrow and Sunday, so stay tuned folks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Happy stitching everyone,</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Donna-Maree</div> </div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Donna-Mareehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13814685984448699382noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27388468.post-5427852459812590742017-09-11T08:23:00.001+12:002017-09-11T10:06:32.956+12:00The countdown is onChristchurch Symposium is only 24 sleeps away and yes I am counting!<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNk1YcVpaEBiK4ySvgNxfmBvU8vLrBdJ1XaQhlSKZBDCYnChCSbkoaY308_n8L6-atg6xN0QJnQjMw8yN-6MeTi9a4WQSPrTJYe1oXKlnfE-ZzV0B9CiIvarAONPWsEd2PiCn_/s640/blogger-image-691917293.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNk1YcVpaEBiK4ySvgNxfmBvU8vLrBdJ1XaQhlSKZBDCYnChCSbkoaY308_n8L6-atg6xN0QJnQjMw8yN-6MeTi9a4WQSPrTJYe1oXKlnfE-ZzV0B9CiIvarAONPWsEd2PiCn_/s640/blogger-image-691917293.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">There is a large group of us from Tauranga attending this year and we are in for some fun. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have two classes, both my first choices. I would have been very happy with my second and third choices as well. I do believe that you get the classes you are supposed to get, not necessarily the ones you thought you wanted. Things have a habit of working out that way.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have a three day class, Paint and Stitch from your Original Photos with Susan Brubaker Knapp from USA. I am no artist and this class will definitely be pushing me outside my comfort zone. I have fabric painted a challenge entry before and surprised myself by how much I enjoyed it. Being able to take a class where you cover taking your concept to completion is what enticed me to apply for this class. I would like to know more about the whole process from choosing your subject through the painting process to the thread sketching. I am hoping that I don't get too behind the class.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">My second class is a two day class, Enriching your Quilt with Hidden Imagery with Ruth de Bos from Australia. Being able to add a second story to my quilts in the background quilting is what attracted me to this class as this is something that I have been thinking about for some time now. I like quilts to have the distance impact but are often disappointed with quilts when looking at them close up. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div>The thing that I sometimes find hard about taking classes is the lack of thinking time. When I work at home I have put a lot of thought into what I'm going to do and how I'm going to do it, well before I go anywhere near my sewing machine. In a class you are given new information which you need to absorb, make sense of and then use almost immediately and sometimes I find this difficult.</div><div><br></div><div>Day classes to me seem very rushed and then there is all the gear that you need to cart to class, set up and then pack away at the end of the day. When I did two day classes at Taupo, I enjoyed the more relaxed pace and being able to leave things set up in the classroom at the end of the day, so I'm looking forward to that.</div><div><br></div><div>Time to get more organised, see you soon.</div><div>Happy stitching everyone</div><div><i>Donna-Maree</i><br><div><br></div><div><br></div></div>Donna-Mareehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13814685984448699382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27388468.post-7276945789188339032017-08-08T08:32:00.001+12:002017-08-17T20:53:37.825+12:00Nothing like a holiday<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">There is nothing like a holiday is there, a change of routine, new places, new experiences.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Hubby and I went to Sunshine Coast Australia to visit with family and meet the newest members to the family, my nieces partner AJ and their son Harlan. My great nephew has made my sister a grandmother for the first time and of course we wanted to spend time with them all before Harlan gets too grown up.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">This trip took place at beginning of June when the temperatures here in New Zealand were starting to get a little cool. We flew back into New Zealand on the shortest day and we all know that things get a lot colder after that, and they sure have.</span></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The view from our apartment, surfers were always out there long before we got up each morning. They are just black dots in the water until you look closer.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Had never seen Pelicans in real life until I saw these. Absolutely fascinating, I couldn't get over how big they are and yet they can move so quickly.</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Another sunset, this one is down by Mooloolaba Fish Market.</span></i></div>
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Donna-Mareehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13814685984448699382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27388468.post-73969484944649107082017-08-08T07:46:00.001+12:002017-08-08T08:17:28.355+12:00Rust dyeing resultsOne of the last posts I wrote (a while ago now) was on rust dyeing that a group of us did. A challenge was set for everyone to produce a 12" by 12" square utilising the rust fabric in some way. Last week we had our reveal and we had some surprising results.<div><br></div><div>I haven't quite completed mine but managed to get the top complete. I have been enjoying playing around with improvised piecing and here is the result...</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWej1an-0mXgxlS-LXcKvxqtLAUtf8rsJknyBTT-KLzByXR3tx-AUos-Het7512-pAoYLz1w5WElRA665iox1XLD9W7e_g3BeEjDpG_pOkQgspCsk6ZAnb0MV9fL2gfX_LcGr9/s640/blogger-image--811060454.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhWej1an-0mXgxlS-LXcKvxqtLAUtf8rsJknyBTT-KLzByXR3tx-AUos-Het7512-pAoYLz1w5WElRA665iox1XLD9W7e_g3BeEjDpG_pOkQgspCsk6ZAnb0MV9fL2gfX_LcGr9/s640/blogger-image--811060454.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Here is Sandra's...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgzI6cpBFxH5eBy4PPbp-hP-Vsh4ZvBFin1SITAtLGMBniJXRVJj63PxPCg9k5nTY6TplNhIJTMg70EsHIlxDFnqoll5bJ5IZBm4AKjYcEpTcEE_Qko_mD2oUiKYqvBSJnYzBTH/s640/blogger-image--1626492089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhu-6rJ9q8DtwGjIZfMm7XWkUxF-WSfdz7QIXkwA-3W3MTlcBX9DIgnx2-s8tAxmxABNQXgdBX8lG2n3r6lwz52TGD70Ov_S0QFLOjYcBoV7O3NGlaqggZNRiojRmoRALbjqc3F/s640/blogger-image-1701615590.jpg"></a></div><br></div>I enjoyed the rust dyeing and the resulting patterns on fabric, however stitching over the more heavily rusted areas can be a challenge as the sewing machine doesn't like it much. However it was something that I wanted to give a go and now I have and was inspired to create something using the results instead of the fabric just sitting in a cupboard, so thank you girls for sharing the experience with me.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Until next time, happy stitching everyone</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Donna-Maree</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Donna-Mareehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13814685984448699382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27388468.post-25876367213356893792017-05-30T08:16:00.001+12:002017-08-08T08:02:37.361+12:00May ... you count your blessings<div>I just found this post in the draft folder - better late than never!</div><div><br></div><div>I thought the beginning of the year was hectic, things haven't slowed down any, and we all know that the second half of the year always goes faster than the beginning. It is definitely a 'fasten your seat belts' kind of year.</div><div><br></div>Autumn has seen a lot of rain here with several cyclones in a row, however we have also had some amazing days with clear skies and sunshine which makes the outside chores more pleasurable and yes there are still a couple to complete before winter truly sets in. Choosing how many layers of clothing to wear has definitely been trial and error, although a jacket is compulsory just in case. <div><br></div><div>We have a new member of the household and she is adjusting very well to her new surroundings, her name is Milly and we are becoming very attached already. She is just a little sweetheart and is so laid back, we were expecting sleepless nights and accidents in the house and we have had neither. We have never had an animal adjust so quickly before. We have had several cats and dogs so far and in fairness I did do a bit of prep work (like a true quilter) before she arrived and I do believe that made it easier for her to assimilate into the household. Milly is 15 weeks old and is a miniature schnauzer and after her last vaccination this coming weekend we will be able to get out and about with her more.<br><div><br></div><div><div>Although there isn't much to show for my stitching yet that I can show you, I have been making progress on several things and I am pleased with my progress.</div><div><br></div><div> <div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTeGpOGspJdWeHYNcWWadVgU4f6AbUnmm9Krk-jYMghHBhZYP8wTQktqqPhVjJHerKp8bMG3-ZWyqX7LGt97xg3-l8LUawY8ZidErW7SKfYn84E3A0dJXEsKBHMYx8BSsyRHEF/s640/blogger-image-1211336669.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTeGpOGspJdWeHYNcWWadVgU4f6AbUnmm9Krk-jYMghHBhZYP8wTQktqqPhVjJHerKp8bMG3-ZWyqX7LGt97xg3-l8LUawY8ZidErW7SKfYn84E3A0dJXEsKBHMYx8BSsyRHEF/s640/blogger-image-1211336669.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt67GLIjyHojib2MV7N1FMe_gzzddruHd9uZUBxJZeocAVluT7TlxBgBmFB9XFmjB2WlG48qBYG46U3TZe_aV_7-IiQ2AZ50ySe_HZ8ghLhq0tN3Ay2v4-h7INah039EYXUBQi/s640/blogger-image--387582154.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt67GLIjyHojib2MV7N1FMe_gzzddruHd9uZUBxJZeocAVluT7TlxBgBmFB9XFmjB2WlG48qBYG46U3TZe_aV_7-IiQ2AZ50ySe_HZ8ghLhq0tN3Ay2v4-h7INah039EYXUBQi/s640/blogger-image--387582154.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Pics from when we first got Milly</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Milly is nearly six months old now and she had her first puppy groom yesterday. I left an unsure puppy who was shaking and went back to a confident little girl who had made friends with everyone - dog and human. 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Some of the pieces will probably be over dyed as the effect isn't very strong. I didn't tie any of the fabric with string and it has been interesting to see what pieces created the best effects. There is a suggestion that we produce a 12"x12" piece, will let you know where that goes. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Until next time, happy stitching everyone</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Donna-Maree</i></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Donna-Mareehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13814685984448699382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27388468.post-62890362757915382232017-04-17T09:56:00.001+12:002017-04-17T10:36:34.901+12:00Happy Easter everyone<div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">We have had some very crazy weather and the beginning of Easter saw Cyclone Cook in our region making an impact, thankfully not as much as it could have. I think the storm was further out to sea, I know White Island had wind speeds of approximately 210kph and while we had wind it wasn't of that magnitude. We did go through the process of putting away all outdoor furniture etc just in case, better to be safe than sorry. <span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">The weather for the rest of the weekend has been a mixed bag with sun and rain which also included thunder this morning. </span></span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">The Easter weekend also saw the start of the school holidays so traffic in the mornings and after school time should be better for the next couple of weeks. This is the first year for us that school holidays aren't an issue, although our youngest does have a break from her studies and yes she has become a couch potato. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">I was lucky enough to be the winner of these beautiful fabrics from RJR Fabrics and Mandy Andy Designs in a competition that was on Instagram. Normally the only prizes I win are the booby prizes and so I was very excited when this parcel arrived at our house. I have so many ideas as to how I could use the fabrics so it will be interesting to see what they become. In the meantime I am chipping away at some projects although there isn't much to see at this stage. Sorting and tidying is another activity that is an ongoing thing in my sewing room at the moment. It is nice having a sewing room again although it is a change for us all and I think hubby misses me sewing in the living room where I was more accessible. </span></span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Verdana, sans-serif;">Last week I made some quince chutney, I just love quinces and couldn't resist them a week or so ago at the local fruit shop. We had some last night with cheese and crackers and it is seriously yum. The several jars it made won't last long for sure. </span></div>
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Donna-Mareehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13814685984448699382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27388468.post-9016385754233963212017-04-09T22:34:00.001+12:002017-04-09T22:35:14.620+12:00The days are slipping byI can't believe we are in April and that Easter is just about upon us. We spent a leisurely weekend at home catching up on chores and starting to get things organised for winter. There is still more to do but we have made an honest start. <div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWpEnXdl2LY9lBnJGTTvtKsk_lxJHKv2XFKN_GTwinhyphenhyphenKAc2lr_u0L9jwuH8ntuwnpg2I1qHi57prgR22vcePy_i5PjGdke7ZLEwixDncSlP8m6HFPYxxXMX9bTcPningtCzy/s640/blogger-image--236692096.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiwWpEnXdl2LY9lBnJGTTvtKsk_lxJHKv2XFKN_GTwinhyphenhyphenKAc2lr_u0L9jwuH8ntuwnpg2I1qHi57prgR22vcePy_i5PjGdke7ZLEwixDncSlP8m6HFPYxxXMX9bTcPningtCzy/s640/blogger-image--236692096.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Hubby planted these Cherry Pie Heliotropes last weekend in pots by the front door under my sewing room window and boy do they smell good. I adore scented plants and we try and fill the gardens with them as much as possible.</div><br><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAofAVzo-lI4tiSorY3rRNGVXxIngAH0SURvXI6fNF9CM_1SatxnZMFLSV20AunWVXxG8jS_OBOt8CWulB-wq84Qapl8fqEIs64MaeOQ6KEG5wUQXRoVgVVFRpEslXE8lnujF/s640/blogger-image-781545224.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgQAofAVzo-lI4tiSorY3rRNGVXxIngAH0SURvXI6fNF9CM_1SatxnZMFLSV20AunWVXxG8jS_OBOt8CWulB-wq84Qapl8fqEIs64MaeOQ6KEG5wUQXRoVgVVFRpEslXE8lnujF/s640/blogger-image-781545224.jpg"></a></div>Some produce picked from the garden today, yummy sweet capsicums. I have quinces waiting to be made into chutney, a job for tomorrow as I ran out of time today.</div><div><br></div><div>I have been making slow progress on my hexie project, I have been enjoying working on this in the evenings after dinner.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj_bGErUHW3zbR2rvL-9qbUjg7VM1sOGO1Ae34ncLxEvajDvEvSQtw8qzDJpJJ5KuWCkSKmFRAiH6wnCjj53nPcjlix5wcEDuDgS8_K4eWcRiWv7b2EWRafCXvJk6uStxZjsnJ/s640/blogger-image--957370902.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjj_bGErUHW3zbR2rvL-9qbUjg7VM1sOGO1Ae34ncLxEvajDvEvSQtw8qzDJpJJ5KuWCkSKmFRAiH6wnCjj53nPcjlix5wcEDuDgS8_K4eWcRiWv7b2EWRafCXvJk6uStxZjsnJ/s640/blogger-image--957370902.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I have been making good progress on another project but there isn't much to see at this stage as it has all been prep work, however a project that is wanting to come out to play is Milliefiori and I shall start working on that one this week. 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Today we put this one together. We still have enough fabric for one more quilt. We are loving how these are coming together and we have enjoyed the Tuesday mornings that we have spent working together. </div>
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I have been working on a couple of quilts on my own, both of them are Bonnie K Hunter patterns from her website. Check them out <a href="http://quiltville.blogspot.co.nz/p/free-patterns.html" target="_blank">here</a></div>
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Scrappy majestic mountains, I love this pattern and this is a very good way of using scraps. I need a few more blocks for this one before I can think of putting a border on it.</div>
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Waste Not, Want Not blocks laid out on the bed. This pattern always works regardless of what scraps of fabrics that you use. I definitely have more blocks to make for this top. </div>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I just love a stripe binding and I tried a 2" binding on this quilt and was very pleased with the result.</span> </div>
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Donna-Mareehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13814685984448699382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27388468.post-53917829413572351952017-01-17T21:38:00.001+13:002017-01-17T22:00:47.091+13:00January stitchingHere in New Zealand, January means summertime, warm temperatures, sun and beaches.<div><br></div><div><div>It is always a time of reflection and evaluation for me, what worked last year, what I achieved, what I want to achieve this year and the opportunity to have a good clear out. </div></div><div><br></div><div>I am making good progress on my January challenge which is number 6 on my list for the APQ 2017 challenge, 6 being the number drawn for January. Especially considering that I have been sick with a horrendous headcold for over a week now. 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Donna-Mareehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13814685984448699382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27388468.post-19821345043612692042016-12-31T07:55:00.005+13:002016-12-31T07:59:37.866+13:00The End of 2016 <span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Wow, here we are staring down at the end of 2016 and into the beginning of 2017. 2016 has been a mixed bag of a year and this last week in particular has brought a string of curve balls that we could definitely have done without. I cant wait to see what 2017 has in store but one thing I know for sure is that there is going to be change, lots of change.</span><br />
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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiDVFGwSLuNB82PC3j0M_N5_nZwKHHUlcHtkhHlBl0Xugf4r4iDANfw6KIjCq2KriDxMWRN9Ae9PRYsYs0r8vh6pvs3OY6l530h5WyKHeI2T35sh0HOCFRriloLRqaJCgUwec5X/s640/blogger-image-968368580.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Can't wait to use these tapes to brighten some future projects, rolling them into empty spool should keep them tidy.</div><br></div></div></div></div></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">It is Labour Weekend here in New Zealand this weekend which is the official time of planting your vegetable garden if you are wanting fresh produce for the Christmas table. While I haven't planted a lot so far I do have seedlings coming along nicely and have planted a courgette or zucchini as they are known and our lettuce and strawberries are doing well. Hopefully we will make some more progress with getting things planted over the weekend although I am working tomorrow and are catching up with family on Sunday so Monday might be quite busy.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;">Have a great weekend everyone and we will catch you back here soon, until then happy stitching.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><br></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><span style="font-family: 'Helvetica Neue Light', HelveticaNeue-Light, helvetica, arial, sans-serif;"><i>Donna-Maree</i></span></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Donna-Mareehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13814685984448699382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27388468.post-25503488084591656622016-10-15T18:01:00.001+13:002016-10-15T18:02:29.854+13:00Open WeekendDay one of our open weekend has come to an end and what a fantastic day we have had with lots of people through today. Here are some pics of some of the quilts on display.<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiooxm8hyphenhyphenENlKIz6NhV3CezQb17Rf-sVv6LtlOiCcTofltiMMZgr3xwsEIlLUQDHskU5BDhUXVYO-_8UatnEBvQ45l6bRM-m4d3ftQgQj6dkwgj-O5SIh2Ng1DkW4kV87JwxWrI/s640/blogger-image--782908584.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiooxm8hyphenhyphenENlKIz6NhV3CezQb17Rf-sVv6LtlOiCcTofltiMMZgr3xwsEIlLUQDHskU5BDhUXVYO-_8UatnEBvQ45l6bRM-m4d3ftQgQj6dkwgj-O5SIh2Ng1DkW4kV87JwxWrI/s640/blogger-image--782908584.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Some of the Presidents Challenge quilts</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0dwl8spPt9EyR3EtGErxqzIgbzXC_fXw816X_Z1g4wd5F5EkyPSPplStCGkfnwRyVH1qoshT26BjIWQUmbUmHKHGgW5-Fn-C7vO8NL7Ek0xkVNTz7dKjEZZxRTnuBIDvP5WRu/s640/blogger-image-704175997.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi0dwl8spPt9EyR3EtGErxqzIgbzXC_fXw816X_Z1g4wd5F5EkyPSPplStCGkfnwRyVH1qoshT26BjIWQUmbUmHKHGgW5-Fn-C7vO8NL7Ek0xkVNTz7dKjEZZxRTnuBIDvP5WRu/s640/blogger-image-704175997.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Results from Rosemary Rush class</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqwKGjo4lm8de_PvaBSnmKOqrxRXKdq6gQJHMY9IUlBNgBNhhIfdoLQTUtTT5Psh-k8yF_2t7wHafrtNJKvhfOJn72u7cYxU5Z58PcGN3VTJXs1F1LzmwM9uUAGTKh6p6ZPbFR/s640/blogger-image-625129216.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiqwKGjo4lm8de_PvaBSnmKOqrxRXKdq6gQJHMY9IUlBNgBNhhIfdoLQTUtTT5Psh-k8yF_2t7wHafrtNJKvhfOJn72u7cYxU5Z58PcGN3VTJXs1F1LzmwM9uUAGTKh6p6ZPbFR/s640/blogger-image-625129216.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Some of the goodwill (charity) quilts that have been made</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHK_hyphenhyphenEyAiFgf1-EktQf2_rVki2njtrwkHIfmd77T3sRe-YoiBeoTsb-2-8SN8RkOuEqGuWjkfa6YxPTf3eBOZkKBJRpaY4CPqeQ_PpztJOKD3To2kxmO_wS1qdgbzr7Mg21qO/s640/blogger-image-780931982.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjHK_hyphenhyphenEyAiFgf1-EktQf2_rVki2njtrwkHIfmd77T3sRe-YoiBeoTsb-2-8SN8RkOuEqGuWjkfa6YxPTf3eBOZkKBJRpaY4CPqeQ_PpztJOKD3To2kxmO_wS1qdgbzr7Mg21qO/s640/blogger-image-780931982.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Another gorgeous goodwill quilt.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">If you are out and about in Tauranga tomorrow, Sunday 16th October come in and check us out and you just might be treated to fresh homemade scones with jam and cream and an amazing display of quilts.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">See you there</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Donna-Maree</i></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Donna-Mareehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13814685984448699382noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27388468.post-73379361962132966952016-10-04T08:12:00.001+13:002016-10-04T08:12:40.302+13:00Papamoa Quilt ShowPapamoa group had their quilt show last weekend and it was a lovely show. Here are a few of my favourites<div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyxQJYyjKIsoHynEY9nsuxZyxDjYba9E7DpGA7D75UjnOgfT8M-aoRyCJ_fzBv-T4FwJrAKfpTJaZZt1bQjS-UYFFuSejBJb09Ybk-h2F4eQrhNA8-i5G6ioLETC-kAU4nv6H4/s640/blogger-image--1072689397.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhyxQJYyjKIsoHynEY9nsuxZyxDjYba9E7DpGA7D75UjnOgfT8M-aoRyCJ_fzBv-T4FwJrAKfpTJaZZt1bQjS-UYFFuSejBJb09Ybk-h2F4eQrhNA8-i5G6ioLETC-kAU4nv6H4/s640/blogger-image--1072689397.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS26bxbdNlA4JL__bUzfI0EWu97PY4i6U43lH6ydxpn6eD3kH_X65y05LT3nxeoeKnTCyQqYwpluQhhuKpvl72Yzrrkl-D5yl_P3axSwenBJpyMZIbwNcalDJHoxrv7_2-16Th/s640/blogger-image-1069029735.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiS26bxbdNlA4JL__bUzfI0EWu97PY4i6U43lH6ydxpn6eD3kH_X65y05LT3nxeoeKnTCyQqYwpluQhhuKpvl72Yzrrkl-D5yl_P3axSwenBJpyMZIbwNcalDJHoxrv7_2-16Th/s640/blogger-image-1069029735.jpg"></a></div><br></div>Jacobean Journey by Carol Andrews - machine embroidered and quilt as you go, each 8" block took approx 3 1/2 hours to stitch and there are 120 of them. Simply stunning from a distance and close up.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcR9CO5hmj4nOgpolgQbt9wmjGI91PyG6KQwYZGt55GuYe2VXaOnd6-GKHArCEvh3eQQkLDgMUPWCJG-iN4idmbg6wUO11Td0D8k-ciiX8aEq4-gvA3xM1bZntWSlNIiZ5dqsp/s640/blogger-image--1666401420.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcR9CO5hmj4nOgpolgQbt9wmjGI91PyG6KQwYZGt55GuYe2VXaOnd6-GKHArCEvh3eQQkLDgMUPWCJG-iN4idmbg6wUO11Td0D8k-ciiX8aEq4-gvA3xM1bZntWSlNIiZ5dqsp/s640/blogger-image--1666401420.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Vase of Flowers by Barbara Proctor, quilted by Jenny Allen - a nice layout for a scrappy quilt</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaMIe8t-FVg-2XvOQz60m2CpKJ64ngVnpG5-5vhIuDYcw_1s6KgFPOFSAcMfc-DGbzOUAjtyUYK_QHBnQwe36dpQ255Z-MoFm39zIRPTJA7bXil3lrM-JjeIm6PBrx_HsxyYEE/s640/blogger-image--532266815.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiaMIe8t-FVg-2XvOQz60m2CpKJ64ngVnpG5-5vhIuDYcw_1s6KgFPOFSAcMfc-DGbzOUAjtyUYK_QHBnQwe36dpQ255Z-MoFm39zIRPTJA7bXil3lrM-JjeIm6PBrx_HsxyYEE/s640/blogger-image--532266815.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Close up of some of the quilting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauPJrczCL76DHniVbzSTf6WLUpxv2zrftSoU9-o1vL3xPveS51xlsGbtPx2BXXT-Dpj41mKZyz3ZI6W6dRaK95JliZoipU50fnWw0YC08XwqJ_KURb5M9WD0hqlEulHFiuEkm/s640/blogger-image--531000619.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhauPJrczCL76DHniVbzSTf6WLUpxv2zrftSoU9-o1vL3xPveS51xlsGbtPx2BXXT-Dpj41mKZyz3ZI6W6dRaK95JliZoipU50fnWw0YC08XwqJ_KURb5M9WD0hqlEulHFiuEkm/s640/blogger-image--531000619.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Spring Bouquet by Pam Signal, quilted by Sandra Bentley of Wiseowlquilting - BOM through Grandmothers Garden</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgN2p464ZemtS0rkbYSqdAOpT_t1DZ6lbwSXiqrbPJREHG_N3fQHX6HCN9p__0EytkdEf2q0ZhYGc9nPFT79SlhCTWvyJviUY0xh3a42jPCDWmUHcz1NT475R1EunR_mX4C7Y6X/s640/blogger-image--1512263123.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh5A2dcWo_diuxokG1NK6_46qQF89xNoCnhUkkMVJjG5dI7-fE0_AGd9-ut93mgWJeNm_ovodEWVQvF-VpcZYdqywemqCudtjUz_YOeMEcM4FEpQ7jSVH8h1Rdl4VdoWDcm5XJn/s640/blogger-image-624632381.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">Tsunami (Storm at Sea) by Lily Nicholson, quilted by Glenys Shallard</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;">I liked the colours used in this quilt especially the light, it looks white in this photo but it a light in keeping with the tones used in this quilt which was more subtle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX-YtzWW1MrCzxS7Whqc5qiYqvU2pOhgwdUK_vf5wpU-T5fIKKF1itw3TUXlw9bqXuLItR82W47FgHbQqzRtxUBxH4EQLuWLvuJ-S4a6PZF2mVl5tkcf79UHqd3DsPv8k_BhTy/s640/blogger-image--404720215.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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That is all for now, so happy stitching everyone.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><i>Donna-Maree</i></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div><br></div>Donna-Mareehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13814685984448699382noreply@blogger.com1