FNSI - August

Time to gather with our cyber friends and sew the night away.

The pattern for the second shop in LIttle Winter Shops was released today.  I may sew this on Sunday at Sunday Stitchers so needed to make a start so that the counting is easier when there is chatter and other diversions happening around me.

But then it was time for hubby to watch the AFL, so I escaped to my sewing room and decided to start the August block of the Murder Mystery quilt that I am working on...Some months have had quite detailed and time-consuming blocks.  This month was a breeze...started cutting at about 8.45 and all finished by about 11PM.  I am not complaining!!!

Thanks Wendy for organising - thanks to Dawn at Kitty Rose Cottage for the gift vouchers that have been given as prizes.  Go here to check out all the clever craftiness.

FNWF - August and Murder Mystery Progress

I think we are all saying it - "Where has the year gone???"

Our lovely hostess Cheryl has gathered us together for a night (afternoon/day??)   of craftiness.  Even though she is busy holidaying in Canada - she was with us in spirit!

What did I do?

At night I started on the July blocks for a Murder Mystery Quilt I am working on....It is a real mystery - so far we have done 7 sets of blocks and have absolutely no idea how they will all go together and we have a number of fabrics that haven't been used at all. . . .

I suppose that is why it is a mystery!!!!

Friday Night I got here:

but by Saturday Night - all done.  These blocks represent the seas around the Greek Isles...apparently.  The project provides blocks for 12 months as well as a chapter in a Murder Novel....I haven't read any of the chapters yet....perhaps towards the end of the year I will.

and just for curiosity's sake - here is what we have made so far.. . . no idea how it will all come together??????????

Stay At Home Scrub Stitchin' (aka Claytons Scrub Stitchin') - Day 5

Sunday

Well, the advantage of not being at Baradine is that I do not need to spend the day traveling.  Instead, I can sew.

Firstly, I needed to finish these two blocks.  They measure 6.5" x 12.5"  They are not due for a while yet, but good to get them out of the way.

Then I figured I better finish off the eyes on my RSC fish.  That was quick!

I couldn't put it off any longer - had to do the grocery shopping...:  😢


But back in my Sewing Space, I started the quilting on one of the quilts Maureen and I pinned on Friday.  Very simple - all walking foot - though a lot of twisting & turning to do the diagonals on the rectangles...after that - a whizz!

This shows half the rectangles done - I finished them off before I called it a night.

I have had a great Claytons retreat...certainly not as much fun as the real thing.....But it was wonderful when Chooky did the Zoom meeting...the room looked the same, but different.  The faces were mostly familiar and it all felt very warm & fuzzy.

I hope everyone who attended had a great time - sending more hugs to poor Brenda - and all the best to those who are still travelling home.

Stay At Home Scrub Stitchin' (aka Claytons Scrub Stitchin') - Day 4

Saturday

An early start for me....Chooky called an impromptu Zoom meeting for 6AM.  I think my attendance was compulsory...So, up at 5 AM to shower and wake up...LOL

I made a strong cup of coffee and happily chatted to friends and saw some of the projects they have been working on.

So, what did I do on my Claytons retreat day 4??

Recently I came across a free Foundation Piecing project - there will be 9 blocks in total.  So, I roped in the Needle Girls...(most of us anyway). We thought it would be a good start to a Charity quilt.
The first block was released late Friday (almost 8.30 PM), so I gathered the necessary fabrics last night and printed the pattern,

When the zoom meeting was over, some chat started on the Needle Girls group with the others showing their fabric selections, so I decided I would start sewing the block.  It was done by 9 AM.

Ta Da!!!

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Then I was off to visit the local grandchildren...and do some necessary grocery shopping on the way home.. DH is NOT a shopper. . .so it was in and out very quickly - and of course I will need to go back tomorrow...UGH.

As I knew the girls at Baradine had been enjoying scones made by Chooky's mum...my taste buds were thinking scones, jam & cream.  Yes, I could've made some...but settled for pre-made pikelets.

I thought of Lou while eating these....

How come we can't have pikelets made in Australia???

then I settled in for some sewing. . .but that early start got the better of me ...a nana nap was needed.

I knew Saturday night was the "Gala Dinner" at Baradine (probably a roast dinner) and Chooky had told me the theme was "Stars".  There was not much in my wardrobe at late notice, but I could play along with the theme anyway...

After dinner, I was able to get back to some sewing.  I still need to finish these off, but reasonable progress was made.

Recently I have been conversing with Jeanna.  She was quite quick to comment on my Claytons retreat.  And I promised her I would have a cyber drink for her on Saturday night.

What will  Sunday bring??

The girls will be having a last big breakfast, some will sew for the morning, and then the packing up will begin.  Many hugs will be shared....