1st SAL.....Peg, Dale and I committed to stitching Anni Downs - A Gardener's Journal in March. I blogged about this on my blog thinking maybe one or 2 others may join us and lots of girls indicated an interest so I decided to start this blog where we can all encourage each other to meet the goals set along the way....March 2010 -March 2011...........
2nd SAL ......well so many of the girls wanted to continue on with another project and some new girls joined us and now approx 91 girls are stitching Natalie Bird's Tis the Season. March to Sept 2011...............
3rd SAL....many girls want to stick with the SAL so now we have moved onto Anni Downs Some Kind of Wonderful - My Favourite Things Quilt.......Oct 2011-Oct 2012.........
Where are we now.....
4th SAL 2013...is numerous smaller projects from the previous 2 books Tis the Season and Some Kind of Wonderful plus some projects from Red Home by Natalie Bird approx 60 ladies stitching together.........
2014 we had the year off..............
5th SAL 2015..........inspired to continue we are doing another quilt project.....Anni Downs newest quilt Natures Journey.....
6th SAL 2017.............A Holly Cottage Christmas by Michelle Ridgway.......once again the pattern is in an affordable book so it is easy for everyone to join in...........and you can raid your stash for the fabrics........or lash out and buy a the whole lot........this SAL will be run by Fiona aka Bubz Rugz and Raewyn........
Chookyblue........

Sunday, December 18, 2011

"Tis the Season" Quilt Finished!!

Yesterday afternoon, after receiving my quilt back from Jenny the quilter, I was able to sew the binding onto my "Tis the Season" quilt .... finally!!   I enjoyed stitching this quilt and have gifted it to my friend Shirley who helps me out with the Needlework Group .... so thankyou Shirley ..... enjoy your gift!!   And thankyou to Chookyblue for organising yet another wonderful stitch a long ..... I have already started on "My Favourite Things" quilt and will show some photos soon!!


Chookyblue will also be happy to see I have labelled the back!


And I wish everyone who participates in the "Stitch A Long" Group (and everyone who follows this blog) a very happy and joyful Christmas season .... and may you find PEACE!!  xxxx Fiona xxxx



8 comments:

Kris said...

Lucky Shirley! It is a very pretty quilt. Well done. (And thank you for the Christmas wishes!)

Quilt Kitty said...

Gorgeous finish Fiona & lucky Shirley. Merry Christmas! Tracee xx

Susan said...

WellDone on your finish! Love the decoration! and Merry Christmas and a prosperous and busy sewing year to everyone!

Theresa said...

Congratulations on your lovely finish - I like the fabrics that you used. Love your stitched ornament, it's beautiful - Merry Christmas to you :)

Sylvia said...

Your quilt looks wonderful Fiona. Well done getting it all finished and I am sure Shirley will treasure it. Love your stitched decoration!

Anonymous said...

Its very pretty...love the color and prints...
I also love that ornament. Do you have a pattern for it that you can share?
Mama Bear

Susie said...

Looks lovely - well done!

Chookyblue...... said...

Fiona I am sure Shirley would have loved having this hanging for Christmas........it is beautiful.........thanks for being part of the SAL.........this sure has been a fun quilt to make...........