Stage one

Stage one is done 

I didn’t use all my scraps. Some were just to big to cut up 

And would be useful for pattern pieces in different pattern 

Some were nice and long and perfect for binding so I’ve added those to my binding pile

But the rest I’ve used in my very long fabric snake. 

I’ve put a new jelly roll next to my roll and even though mine isn’t as tight, I think 

It’s probably about the same  size and so enough for a quilt top 

I’ve re watched the video and I think I’m ready to start 

Wish me luck 

Stay safe and well 

See ya 

Waste not

Today I decided I was finally going to do something with my scraps

I had started to cut them up in hopes of making something out of them but really 

Didn’t know what 

Then I saw a YouTube video similar to this 

https://youtu.be/JxGFOixu6wA

So I’ve decided to do just that only not with a new jelly roll 

I’d make my own up with the scraps 

So I started to just sew all the bits and pieces I had already cut up 

I continued chain sewing until it was just one long piece

And then ironed it all 

This was just one lot of scraps all blues and greens 

This is another lot of the most recent projects 

I’ll cut these up into 2.5 inch wide by however long the scrap will allow me

And continue to join them to my one long piece 

I’ll then go through my big bag of scraps and do the same 

I definitely won’t have enough for a quilt top yet. But at least the scraps will be all sorted and 

In one neat pile 

The weather today looks grey but the wind is kinda warm 

So that’s a nice change 

Still in lockdown 

Still no light at the end of the tunnel as yet 

So I’ll be here still plodding along 

Stay safe and well 

See ya 

A budding friendship

No matter where Anastasia is. Trixie is right there with her 

If I’m trying to get her to sleep Trixie will go to her bed and just watch me 

Once in the cot I don’t need an intercom 

Trixie will run down the hall as soon as Ana wakes up 

She really is a big help to me 

And I’m thinking these two will give me a run for my money once Ana is older 

It’s beautiful to see them interact 

Stay safe and well 

See ya 

One finished

One quilt is finished 

This is destined to go to American for a precious little boy 

His great grandmother chose the theme so I hope his mamma likes it 

I ordered these buttons and they arrived just in time 

This is the first one I’ve used 

I’m happy with how it turned out 

It’s not a difficult pattern, but the fabric is what I wanted to showcase 

And I think it’s does that 

I kinda had to get this one done quickly as it has a long way to go and I definitely want it there

Before the baby comes or as close as 

Now to get it there 

Stay safe and well 

See ya xx

Babies

There are a couple of babies coming 

A boy and a girl 

So I’ve used up some of my Disney fabrics to make some quilts 

I’ve got enough wadding but I’m not sure about backing fabric. So I’ll look and see what I have and how far it will go 

I might have to ring the quilt shop and do an order over the phone and then just go and collect it if I’m able or just get them 

To send it out. 

Lockdown is weighing everyone down 

This one stared as a seven day lockdown and it feels like it’s gone on for six months! 

Hope your all keeping well and happy 

Stay safe 

See ya 

New beginnings

Went out to check out the garden this morning and there are buds bursting to life everywhere 

These are my grapevines that I grew from cuttings last year. 

Looking lovely 

Hubby made me my first wicking bed 

I’ve got four more of these barrels so there are more coming 

I’ve planted bush beans to hopefully get an early harvest 

Fingers crossed they take off 

Finished the two pram blankets for the charity box 

Using up all my odds and ends feels good. I don’t like waste 

And I’m sure someone will like them 

It’s Father’s Day today 

So to all the dads enjoy your special day 

Stay safe and well 

See ya 

Spring has sprung

Happy first day of spring 

It’s lovely outside and it nice to get some washing on the line 

Nothing smells as nice as line dried washing 

The sky is blue, the sun is out and there is only the slightest of breezes 

This weather is supposed to last till the end of the week so I’m going to enjoy it 

All doors and windows are open to let the fresh air in 

Remember that pentagram that caused me all sorts of bother. 

I’ve decided I’ll turn it into a baby blanket for the charity pile

I hope to have a few blankets ready for when we are allowed out of lockdown and back 

To knitting group 

I had a spare hexagon. I’ll do the same with that one too 

Nothing gets wasted here and there isn’t enough yarn to undo it and make something else 

Still getting big numbers everyday 

But with lots of people getting vaccinated we hope to be able to open up

Again soon 

In the meantime 

Stay safe and well 

See ya