An almost finish

Most of my blog readers also know of the Stitch-a-Long blog.
Every month since January we have had a project to do - September is the last project for this year.
I didn't do the August one - by choice - and now I can't finish the September one - I ran out of thread - and the current version of what I used is a pale colour...hopefully the additional silk thread I have ordered will match enough.

But this is where I got to - its finished enough to be able to use - but should have the heart appliqued onto the purple dots........so sad not to finish this one on time and finish off the year..

 

The Stitch-A-Long has been a lot of fun - last year and this and the current participants are hopeful that the wonderful Chookyblue will be able to gather her strength and come up with some plans for 2014. 

September Finish

I've finished my project from FNSI last week.

As usual I don't really remember when I started this though I am sure it was more than 7 years ago.  Its about 60" square, a nice size to have over you - if it cools down a bit (32 in Brisbane today).
This is my finish for Sew Its Finished, OPAM and Aunt Marti.

Now I need to get moving on the Anni Downs Needle case for the SAL.

FNSI

I'm not sure where time goes - my last post was FNWF and now its FNSI!!

I did manage to make black binding for this quilt and sew most of it on.

Not really a good idea to work with black at night time - but no choice if you want to get it done..

I was able to hand sew 2 sides of the binding on during the day in the car travelling to the Sunshine Cost for my aunts 90th celebrations!

This will be finished before the 30th.

And I'm hoping my FNWF project will be too - I ran out of thread and had to order some more - I tried locally - still waiting to hear...so I ordered some from Sydney.  Should be here Wednesday..should be . . .In the meantime I can start constructing it.  At least its all cut out.

Hope everyone had a lovely night sewing - thanks for your company.

And a huge thanks to Wendy for hosting.

FNWF + SWF

As predicted I didn't get too much done last night - but I had a sewing day today (Saturday With Friends) so I continued to work on the same project.
This is where I'm up to now...

Hopefully, some more tonight...

FNWF

I was very late joining up this month...  I am going to put a reminder in my diary....

Here is my starting point:, I don't think I'll get too much done tonight - but I have a patchwork group day tomorrow so I can sew then as well.

 and of course a drink and a nibble....

And by the way - for those in Brisbane, the Redlands Quilt Extravaganza is on this weekend.

     REDLANDS QUILT EXTRAVAGANZA 2013 

THE CULTURAL CENTRE
REDLANDS PERFORMING ARTS CENTRE 
2-16 MIDDLE ST, CLEVELAND

Quilt Show hours are:
FRIDAY 6th SEPTEMBER 9AM TO 5PM
SATURDAY 7th SEPTEMBER 9AM TO 5PM
SUNDAY 8th SEPTEMBER 9AM TO 3PM

I'll be there Sunday afternoon - might see you there??