My paper doll is completed. There are one or two things I would try doing differently but overall I'm happy with her.
The residents craft group and many of my colleagues have stopped to admire her and a few of the resident ladies have expressed a wish to make their own.
I'm sure she has a name, but she didn't tell me what it is yet.
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More windswept blocks have been made. I have only a few more of block A to complete.
Then it's on to blocks B and C.
I'm very happy that I opted to make this my before work project. Most work days I manage to complete a block before I leave the house at 06.45.
A lovely way to begin the day.
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Today I had to catch up on chores before I could play.
Once I got in to my room I pulled out one of my drawers of blue scraps and made up my RSC Kiwi blocks.
Very happy with these lil' chaps.
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I was supposed to be cross stitching this afternoon, but ended up doing crochet instead.
If I'm going to complete an ornament this month I really do need to apply myself.
That said, my crochet is coming along nicely. LOL
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DD in law Lee was here with the children at the weekend, she had finished sewing her hexagons together and wanted direction on what to do next.
We pulled papers then I found an off cut of batting and a backing fabric, then I left her pinning while I went to see to lunch and spend time with the little people.
After lunch I sorted out the tools for hand quilting.
I gave her a very quick lesson before they all climbed in to the car and waved goodbye.
For someone who has never done this before, and got the briefest of explanations about how to go about it from me, who has also never done big stitch hand quilting before, I think she is doing an excellent job.
Next time she visits I think we will be turning her quilted piece into a cushion cover.
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That's my news update.
Two more days off, I still have some chores to complete, but plenty of play time too.
Hmm.....
What to do?
10 comments:
Very elegant lady and nice work on your blocks. That quilting looks good especially as it is the back! xx
Enjoy your time off Lou! Great to see you encouraging a new quilter :-) I think your nameless paper doll is very cute. Good looking blocks too.
Lee has done a great job with her big stitch quilting. You’re so good sewing at that time of morning. Well done.
Your paper doll is absolutely wonderful - African.
Your windswept blocks are exciting... a good way to wake up and a good performance at that.
Your kiwi blocks are also very attractive.
Nice work from your daughter-in-law, it's great to get good instructions.
I'm new to quilting and get everything from YouTube... there aren't any quilters anywhere near me.
Playing with colorful fabrics is a joy... isn't it!
Good luck to you and warm greetings from Viola
Congrats on your blue kiwi. Cheers, Louise
Well done to your DIL! No doubt your lady will tell your her name when she is good and ready to do so.
Windswept is gorgeous! Love your fabric choices!
I can see why they admire your doll. She will tell you her name when she is ready.
The blue kiwis look cute. You have been devoted to RSC for sure.
I'm sure you will find something to fill those days...LOL
great effort by Lee - hopefully she gets "addicted" like us! LOL...hard with small people though.
Windswept is going well and looking lovely.
Did you decide on what to do? Your lady looks fantastic. Your DIL is very clever with her quilting. Love the kiwi blocks.
Your paper lady looks fascinating. I hope the participants enjoy making their own.
Lovely work on the windswept blocks.
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