Saturday 2 March 2013

Away Day

I am off larking about by the seaside with the best bunch of ladies a quilter could know today (and tonight). It is another Brit Bee Social Day, but not at my house this time. We are in Hastings, messing about, cackling loudly (I am sure), and most likely the odd rude word or two might creep into conversations.

While I am off misbehaving I thought I would let you see that I can do subtle when the situation calls for it. I listened to all your sage advice about what how I should quilt the sky on the house block, I took it on board and this is what I did.


You have to look closely, but there are hand stitched white clouds there. Just holding the layers of the quilt together, adding a bit more texture, but never taking away from that big expanse of sky. Thanks to everyone who helped lead me to this most appropriate idea.

Take the photo from the right angle and those white clouds are invisible clouds.

And that is the stitching done on the block. Binding to decide on next, but not this weekend obviously. Wherever you are and whatever you are doing, I hope you are having as good a time as I am.

Susan

26 comments:

  1. The clouds are perfect! The block is just gorgeous. Have a wonderful weekend with your stitching buddies. I'm highly envious I might add!

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  2. The subtle clouds are just perfect, and it makes sense they were someone elses idea as you don't do subtle! ;o). I can't say i'm not a little disappointed that no dog pooh got included, but it does look great without it.

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  3. It's beautiful, Susan. I'm looking forward to reading all about your weekend with the girls. :)

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  4. Have a wonderful weekend! I've been watching a program called Foyle's War that is set in Hastings and it looks like a beautiful place to spend a weekend with quilting ladies. BTW, the clouds look really good.

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  5. Perfect! Ghost clouds!

    I won't say behave yourself this weekend as I think that would be impossible!

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  6. Perfect! Ghost clouds!

    I won't say behave yourself this weekend as I think that would be impossible!

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  7. It is just perfect! Have fun xx

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  8. Lovely, lovely, lovely. Hope you have a fab time

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  9. Yes- love the white fluffy clouds. How big is this and is it a mini for the wall?

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  10. Susan, I am guessing that you are having a wonderful weekend, stitching and chatting. I really think this block is beautiful. Every detail is outstanding.

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  11. A perfect choice of sky ornamentation! Looking forward to hearing about your weekend xx

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  12. Block just gets better and better!

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  13. Block just gets better and better!

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  14. Very good addition missus! Wish I was there playing with you all

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  15. The house and all its features is just gorgeous! Have a great weekend - we're dying to hear all the 'goss' and what you got up to!

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  16. Perfect! Just perfect! Hope you are having heaps of fun on your mad weekend.

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  17. Evaporation is invisible... the sun has come out and is evaporating your clouds....perfect solution to your dilemma and it looks lovely.
    Dont ruin your vocals with too much cackling this weekend...the girls will be amused if Mum cant talk anymore :)

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  18. The clouds look lovely - hope you are having a fun weekend!

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  19. It is fabulous. Hope your weekend was great fun

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  20. That is so cute!! Hope u had a fun day out with the gals !

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  21. That is so cute!! Hope u had a fun day out with the gals !

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  22. It looks amazing Susan. You've outdone yourself again!

    Hope you're enjoying yourself in a BIG way! Im staring down the barrel of getting up for work in about 8 hours. I'm not quite sure where my weekend went!

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  23. It's beautiful! I hope you behaved last night, safe journey home! X

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  24. Your stitching is just perfect for this block! Lovely!

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  25. Well I know by now you had a great time! The house block is looking great and of course you can 'do' subtle :)

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  26. It's turned out great .. I missed this post earlier so I didn't know what you decided to do. Can wait for the finish!

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