Bunny Bags

It seems that Janice is my "Enabler" for 2024.

Firstly, I saw her Fish Blocks (here) and decided to make them for my RSC...

Then I saw some Bunny Bags (here) and decided I needed to make them for DD2's children and their cousins....I ended up making 10.....

Chookshed Stitchers 2024 Challenge - #4

Our Number for the Chookshed 2024 Challenge for March is #4 and many of the stitchers decided it would be a panel.

To be honest, I had originally planned to work on this panel - relatively simple ... mostly straight-line quilting.  

But when I measured it - it was too big to go where I had planned to put it . . mmmm. . . . . .so, I could make it narrower . . .I could rearrange other things and put it in a different place . . . .or I could defer the decision.....which I did!

Instead, I made up a panel into a quilt top which will be donated (when finished) to a Domestic Violence group, that my Sunday Group supports.

It was a quick make - I split the panel in two - added the black and red down the centre, a narrow red border and the black & white striped outside border.

Hopefully, it will be quick to quilt too!

I wonder what number Deanna will draw for us for April???

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RSC - March

I have had these almost finished for a while....then went away....but finally they are finished. . . . .  with a few days to spare  ... Phew!!!

Linking up with Angela for Rainbow Scrap Challenge 2024.

If you like purple, you'll love visiting all the sites here.

Glenrose Retreat - March

I have been off for a short retreat at Glenrose Patchwork Cottages - in the house this time - a first for me!

We had a small group of 5 - sadly one had to pull out at the last minute....two I had met & sewed with before - one new to me person and a friend of mine - Helen.
It doesn't really seem to matter about who is there - we all get along and enjoy seeing what the others are doing.

I was able to take advantage of the design walls that are hung up to lay out two I Spy quilts - much easier there, than on a bed at home. . . 

I got all the rows sewn one of them and the other is pinned and numbered.

I made this Baby Quilt top

and joined the rows for another, but couldn't find the right fabric for the internal borders.

And I started on 10 Bunny Bags - one was finished before I started the other 9 in a "production line".

I decided to leave off the faces....
my drawing skills are about 2/10, so they are best left blank!
and they are all for children 4 and under, so not a biggie
& the parents can add their own design!

We all had a fun time - the shop is closing down, so there is a sale happening . . .some bargains may have come home with me.

Thanks Fiona for organising and Tracey for the Easter cakes, Wendy & Helen for adding to the fun!

Sunday Stitchers - Autumn Project, Easter Postcard, Crochet Blocks

Seasonal Project

Our Sunday Stitchers group decided to have an optional project for 2024.  We are making seasonal "things" - originally, it was to be a mini quilt - but we changed it a bit so you can make whatever you want.

I decided to make different versions of my house.  The seasons don't really vary much in sub-tropical Brisbane and I am not into pumpkins which seems to be the usual choice, so I included a bit of orange as flowers in the garden.

I suspect an architect or technical drawer would be horrified, but this is a fair representation of our house.

Easter Postcard

Following the success (??) of our Christmas Postcard swap, we decided to do it again for Easter...Sadly, only 4 participated.  😞

I made this one - an In The Hoop project from Sweet Pea - adapted for a postcard.

It went to Alison and I received hers....I guess with only 4 it was statistically likely!

One was made by Cheryl who couldn't come today - so here are the 3.

                              

Crochet Blocks

It's been ages since I have handed over some crochet blocks to Maria - but finally, today was the day...only 9...but it is something.

We had s fun day, despite a number of us missing

Table Runner for Queensland Quilters

I am a member of Queensland Quilters and go to the night meetings...and when the call went out to make something for the Silent Auction they run each year, of course I put my hand up...I need to learn to sit on them . . .anyway - we could make a bag or a table runner, so I opted for the runner . . .

I got this idea from a local Patchwork shop (they made one for the recent Tilda Tour) ...and figured I could sort out the pattern....there was a limited amount of the fabric that was handed out - so I came up with this...it probably should have been a bit narrower....and I could just get two matching coasters to add to it.

I quilted it every half inch (copied from the shop model again)...I don't think I've ever quilted like that before - it sure does take some thread!

Needle Girls - De's Birthday

Today we celebrated De's Birthday.

We started at my place for a bit of sewing...and cake with a candle.

Then we went out for lunch - at Vend Annerley - a series of craft stalls - and a lovely cafe.

This year we are gifting presents that start with each person's initials - for De - this is D F T.

I gave her:

Digestive Lemon Fruity Tops (biscuits)

Drink cover (made of silicone - keeps drinks hot or cold, keeps bugs out if you are outside)

Dish with a Doiley filled with Dates, a Fig, a Fejoita and Tomatoes (no tamarillos or tangerines available)

Fascinator
Table Weights
Raspberry Twists
Threads - Dark Brown, Fawn, Tan

Hopefully she found them Delightfully Funny Things.

FNWF - March & RSC - February

Tonight I worked on my RSC blocks for February - I am running late....but if February had been a "normal" month, I'd still be on time...LOL

My machine has been at the repair shop for a loooong time - almost 4 weeks....so I've been busy prepping stuff, but mainly leaving the sewing til I got it back.
I will have a busy time catching up!

Hope everyone had a productive night!