Tuesday, November 5, 2013

What's Happening

I have been working hard to finish up the quilt I am making for my Uncle. Here is a photo of him and Me probably summer 1953!  He is six years older than me.
I have all the stitch-in-the-ditch  and straight sewing through the homespun squares finished.  In each round of muslin I am planning on doing a different free-motion design.  Pebbles in the first one, jester hats in the second, loop-de-loops in the third.  I am just starting the fourth round of muslin.  Not sure what I will freemotion in there yet.  I am loving how it is turning out.  Just a sneaky-peek.  I hope to be able to show a finish really soon.


Another lovely birthday gift arrived in the mail today from my sweet friend in beautiful Cape Breton..Karen of KaHolly.  How cute is this.  I love it so much.  It is hanging by my coffeemaker so I can look at it  a lot through the day.
Karen also sent me some selvedges.  She knows I love them and I will use them.  Thanks so much Karen. 
I just realized that I didn't post a photo of the sweet little tea wallet that Karen sent me a few weeks ago. Aren't I lucky!!


I keep this in my purse so I can enjoy my favourite tea while I am out and about.

I am linking up with the Needle and Thread Network so stop by and check out what is happening this week.

9 comments:

  1. Love your uncle's quilt. You are doing an awesome job! Lovely to see those wonderful gifts!

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  2. I love what I see of that quilt! I'm falling in love with homespuns, and need to make a quilt soon - looks so cozy!

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  3. OMG I had to run and check my stash. I thought you might have raided it! I have every one of those homespuns! Love that you are using muslin in between, it really adds something special.

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  4. Your Uncle is going to be excited. Love the photo you shared and your cupcake.

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  5. Can't wait to see your uncle's quilt when it is finished. It's coming out beautifully! He's going to be 'over the moon'. Glad you like your gifts!

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  6. Your uncle will love that quilt! You're doing a great job on the quilting! What a special gift it will be.

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  7. your quilt is looking so lovely and snuggly ... love the warm manly colours and a great gift for your uncle....
    Hugz

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  8. Terrific quilt for your uncle! That's a great photo you have of the two of you. Love your cupcake - it looks good enough to eat.

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  9. The cake quilt looks so cute. I loved it. You look so cute in the picture.

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