Quilting done

It was very exciting to head to my lovely quilter's place to pick up this quilt, Nature's Journey! She has done a wonderful job of the quilting! Now to bind and add a label.

The top is done!

There has been so much machine sewing happening here. I just had to get my top made for the Stitch-a-long blog by the end of September and here it is! It was a big job but worth it to have this quilt top ready!

A little progress...

Today I thought I had best start cutting up the hundreds of little 2" squares for the borders on Nature's Journey. Can't believe the top is due to be finished at the end of this month! Well done those who have already finished.

Just made it!

Stitched my last little square on at 10pm! I wasn't sure that August would be done on time but am pleased to have made the deadline! Here is my centre block.

July done!

 I am away overseas at the moment so I made this centre earlier. I didn't want to get behind.

Sending you all good wishes from Cornwall today!

June's blocks

In a few weeks we are heading away on holidays so I was busy last month doing June's blocks as well as May's. I hope to get July's block done before I go!  I wouldn't want to get behind while I am away!

May blocks done!

Thought I would get organised and get Part 4 of Nature's journey done early!

April finished now

 Just had to finish my diamond applique so that this month's blocks for the Stitch-a-long are done.

Most of April done...

I have been working on April's blocks. Here are all the applique blocks done. I just need to get some diamond papers to do the paper piecing block and I will be up to date.

March's blocks

 Best show these blocks as March is almost over!

A start on March's blocks...

 My part 2 blocks are stitched. Now for the applique.

Month 1 done

My month 1 of the Nature's Journey is completed. Lovely to see all the different colourways. I am using my stash for my fabrics and just bought a few extra blues for the backgrounds.

The little blocks are done

 I have done the little blocks from the first month. I ended up stitching the blanket stitch with a blue thread.

Now to applique the large ones. 

Mine is done too

I managed to do a little stitching and finish off Christmas Wishes. I decided to make it into a little hanging with rusty bells. 

I have my pattern

 I was so excited when I went to work this week at Hobbysew (in Canberra) and the pattern  for Nature's Journey was in stock. I have lots of other stitching to do but had to fiddle with fabrics for this. I do like Anni's colours so will try to be a bit similar but use some of the stash (will probably buy lots too!)

 I bought a few blues yesterday for backgrounds. Not sure about the front stripe. It might be a bit bright.

I must trace Anni's little stitchery and get going on that.

So exciting...

So looking forward to joining the fun of the Stitch-a -long once again. Must try and get a few UFO's finished in the next few weeks. Thanks Chooky and Susan for organising everything!

September done

Here is the last project from this year's SAL. All the projects have been ones that I have wanted to make so it has been a pleasure. Thank you to Chooky and her lovely helpers for organising and running this stitch-a-long. It is very motivating to see everyone's progress and has been fun seeing all the posts.

The stitching bag for August

This is such a lovely bag that I have hesitated to use it! I wouldn't want to get it dirty! 

July Done

Where has this month gone? Here is my bag from Tis the Season. I loved working with Lynette Anderson's Christmas fabrics on this project.

Pin cushion for June

We are all packed and ready to leave tomorrow "on a jet plane"! Looking forward to very little cooking and cleaning for a while! The stitching is packed and the warm clothes are in too as France is having a bit of a chilly Spring! Just thought I would share my little pin cushion for the June Stitch-a-long as I will be away. Luckily this was done earlier.