Friendship Medallion Quilt…

I am really pleased to say I have finished round 2 of my Medallion Quilt from Patchwork Pumpkin thanks to Linda who inadvertently gave me the push to get back into it. :-)

Then last week I went to my friend Sharon’s place and pieced Round 3, so now I am waiting for Round 4 to be given to me.

This quilt is designed by Patchwork Pumpkin, but the participants must use fabrics from their stash and not buy any for the quilt. This is VERY easy for me to do. :-)

After completing a round a photo is sent to the shop, and the next round is sent to you.

Round 3

I have also completed another block in my Civil War series.

Block  # 46   Apple Tree

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A very late Christmas gift…

Finished at last. I started making a gift for my friend Carole in the USA, and because it was the weekend I started machine quilting it in a thread I wasn’t so keen on, but thought it would be O.K. Well, it wasn’t. I did half of it, put it to one side, and kept looking at it over the next week or so. DH bless him said it was fine, but what would he know.LOL! The colour was wrong, and when something annoys you like that, its very hard to pick it up again. I then decided the only way was to unpick it – what a job!!  Anyway now its finished and I am about to wrap it up and post it to her. ( hope she doesn’t read this before she gets it)

I have also finished another Civil War Block and I am very chuffed to say that Barbara Brackman  - http://civilwarquilts.blogspot.com/wrote and asked permission to insert one of my blocks in her up and coming book.
A lot of photos of the CW Blocks are featured here
http://flickr.com/groups/civilwarquilts.2011/

Below is the block Barbara requested.

Below is a block I have just finished
#43 The Right Hand of Friendship

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Still Plugging away…..

On the wedding quilt, but now am running out of the cream fabric, so I think it’ll have to be a topper quilt, which I would not normally ever make. I am a bit too practical for my own good, as I feel a quilt needs to be useful, not just decorative. I am trying to get past this idea, as I have hardly any wall hangings, and need to do some just to get the quilt idea out of my system.

Now about 3 days later, I have finished the top. I put two borders on, 1 measuring 1 1/2 “ finished the other 8 “ finished, and now the quilt measures 85” square, which is good. I will try and post a photo, but I need a day with no wind ( pretty hard to find at the moment) to take a photo outside, as its too big on the floor.

I have also done a few more of my Civil War Blocks

Block # 52 – Christmas Star

Block # 47 Dixie Tea

Block # 45 Port & Starboard

Oh poo! I can see a mistake. Will have to resew! Funny how you only notice a mistake when you look at a photo!

Block # 49 Yankee Puzzle

I wasn’t so keen on my fabric choices so made another one.

Thats better!

Block #44 Union

And last but not least

Block 50 Grapes of Wrath

Well that’s all from me for now, so

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Another couple of blocks…

for my Civil War Collection. I think I have caught up, then we get a curly one, which I put in the too hard basket for another day, then before you know it, I am behind again!

Yesterdays was real easy, so I whipped it up between making the blocks for a Wedding Quilt I promised to make.

Block 38 – Ohio Star

Block 36 Kentucky Crossroads

Block 35 Star of the West

Block 33 – Indiana Puzzle

Block 29 Railroad Crossing

 

 I will post a picture of the Wedding quilt block when the batteries in my camera have recharged.

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Civil War …

I am dodging my way around…..between Dear Jane Blocks, my Civil War Blocks and my Nearly Insane Blocks. I set myself a target of having my NI quilt finished this time next year, but I think its too big an ask. :-)
I have finished these Civil War Blocks. I am abit behind with these so have to be more focused.haha!

Civil War Block – 27 Irish Chain

 

Civil War Block 31 Empty Spools

Civil War Block 32 – Carolina Lily

I wanted to make this flower in Yellow, but now I find its the only block with yellow in my collection, so I’ll have to add some yellow to the next blocks.

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Hoorah..I’ve caught up…..

I’m very pleased to say I have at last caught up with my Barbara Brackman’s Civil War Blocks.
I am enjoying making these blocks, but unfortunately have been slack in making my Nearly Insane Blocks, so will have to make a concerted effort.

Civil War Block 26

Barbara Frietchie Star

Civil War Block 25

Calico Puzzle 

Civil War Block  24

Ladies Aid Album

Civil War Block 23

Illinois Roads

and last but not least

Civil War Block 16

White House

Not much to say this time, as I’ve been busy working out a claim  for Qantas and sewing.
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Whew 2 in one day..

Thats going abit over the top, but I have some of Barbara Brackmans Civil War blocks made which I must show you.
This block was a little tricky with all the HST’s, so I changed it a little – unfortunately my stripes don’t match very well.

Civil War - Block  22

Blockade

Civil War Block – 21

Underground Railroad

The fabric on the corners has come out brown, ( from the scan) but they are in actual fact black

Civil War Block- 13

Little Blue Basket

and last but not least

Civil War - Block 10

Lincoln’s Platform

I think I am nearly caught up. Might just have 1 more to do.

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A Beautiful Day Down Under

And the washing is blowing on the line. DH is off playing golf, and I have been chopping the meat up for a casserole. I thought I must post a couple more Civil War Blocks from Barbara Brackmans  blog.
I bought a pack of Civil War 5” squares along time ago in a sale bin, and these have come in really handy as most of my fabrics are just allsorts and some are really quite old.
This one is Block 19

MISSOURI STAR

 
I really like the look of this block, and the second one is
Block 20 NEW ENGLAND BLOCK
                                      
I think I am nearly caught up .
I must get on with some Dear Jane Blocks so I must away.
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It’s about time….

I posted a photo of the gifts my lovely Brisbane friend Julie gave me, when I was over there in March. I kept forgetting to take a photo.
A couple of cute pincushions and a wee bag for all those bits & Pieces. She must have known I collect pincushions!! Thanks Jules!
The plaster is off as from today Yipee! and only needs to go on if and when I feel I need it. I have managed to make another couple of Civil War Blocks. As I am behind a few, I am working back wards. That way I’ll catch up quicker.(:-)
These blocks are kindly posted 1 a week for 52 weeks by Barbara Brackman. I am finding them really enjoyable.
This is block #18 Union Square


Below is Block # 17 The Comfort Quilt.
I’m having second thoughts about my choice of fabrics for this one. Might have to re-do it!  I think the blue is too light.


Below are a few of the Quilts at the Symposium, that caught my eye.
This quilt won ‘Best of Show’ and was made by Ansa Breytenbach
It is called Te Timatanga (The Begining)


Below this quilt took my vote for Viewers Choice. I’m not sure which quilt won. I loved this quilt as it was hand quilted.
Marge Hurst, In my Retirement - Best Traditional Quilt.

Below - Helen Marshall - Aurora Florialis
This quilt was also heavenly and was Machine Quilted.

Below -
Debby Williams, Starlight Sonata Opus 8
Miniature Excellence

Below - Liz McKenzie, Gondola Over Wakatipu - Suitcase
and Merit Awards
  
Below - Robin Halverson, Low Tide -    Merit                                                           
Below - Rosemary Rush, Retro Razmatazz - Remarkable Use of Colour
                  
Below - Amanda Hasselman, For Freedom - Merit

Below -Fyvie Murray, Baltimore Album VI with Stars - Merit

Below - Chris Kenna Bronze Feathers

Below - Heather Harding, Welsh Traditions - Excellence in hand Quilting

Below - Lyn Ogle, A Day's Catch - Best Non-Traditional Quilt

Below - Lesley O'Rourke, Celtic Wave - Excellence in Machine
Quilting - Long Arm Computerised

Well, I think that’s about enough for today, so I’ll love and leave you
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