Umm not sure

 about my fabric choices for this block, which is from month 4 of my Sarah Fielke BOM, called 'Happy Days'. Also the next time I make a reverse needle turn applique block ( I think there is another one coming up) I must choose my fabric more carefully as far as the fraying ability of the fabric is concerned. The green wasn't too bad, but it could have been better. 
Also I thought the green on the gray background would look pretty funky, but I think looking at it now,  one of the fabrics should have been quieter.

The pieced block worked out fine.  Now to get my basket of flowers applique block basted and stitched.

I'm also participating in a Gwennie inspired QAL which is an original ( for me) based on the style of folk art quilts by Gwen Marsdon. This challenge is organized by Lori and friends. The first part of the challenge is on Humble Quilts.

 

Way back in the 1990's I collected as many old and new Lady's Circle Patchwork magazines as I could, and although over the years I have culled many mags. these are ones, that I just couldn't get rid of. After leafing through many, I found lots of articles written by Gwen, and her methods of applique,  patchwork and quilting are just do your own thing. She sometimes, but not very often included patterns, but described how to make your original work.

I have been quilting for approx. 25 years and this is only the 2nd or 3rd original quilt I have ( or will have ) made. 

Last but not least here is the loaf of bread just taken out of the oven. No sugar or oil. I make this alot and you only need 2 slices for lunch to last you until dinner time!  haha. Its very filling!

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Birthday Present and bread.

This past weekend I made yet another loaf of this wonderful bread. Its usually the only bread I make now, and is soooo simple. Its called No Knead Bread and can be found on Foodlovers.co.nz.
If you can't find it I can email the recipe.

 Sorry my photos are not so good as there was too much sun reflecting.

I also finished a bag for my Sister's birthday. She doesn't sew or blog, so I'm quite safe showing this.

This is the back of the bag. I used a strong bag pellon, which makes the bag stand up.

This was a free pattern from TeresaDownUnder. Sewn Up. 

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Now I’m ready

to post some photos of my Flower Garden blocks. I didn’t want to post after the first one, as, knowing me, I may not have gotten any more made for a while. They are so nice to make, but I definitely need good light. Pip and I compared blocks on our recent get together and she reminded me to get them posted. The funny thing is we were working on the same block, at the same time.

  

Any tips on pressing applique?

I also made some VERY yummy biscuits, last week. Also from Pips blog. She had gotten it from another blog. I slightly modified my mixture – I think the last 3 people who have made them, have done the same. 

My version of the recipe for
White Chocolate Gingerbread Biscuits – NZ measurements.

• 225g of butter 
• 2  1/2 cups flour
• 1  1/2 cups brown sugar (next time I will cut this down to 1 cup)
• 1 large egg, 
• 1/3 rd cup Golden Syrup
• 1 cup of white chocolate chips/morsels
• 1 tsp cinnamon, 2 tsp powdered ginger, 1/4 tsp salt.
• 1 1/2 tsp baking soda 
• Cream butter & sugar, add egg & golden syrup. Beat together. Stir in dry ingredients until well blended. Add choc. chips.
• Roll into balls and bake on tray lined with baking paper 180 deg. 10-12 mins. Check and cook longer if needed.  
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• I was a bit lazy and made them too big, so next time will cut down a little on the size. I don’t feel so guilty eating them when the bickie is small. :-)

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