Saturday 30 May 2015

Some Things I've Been Up To

It's nice to be able to finally show you a couple of the projects I was commissioned to make for Love Patchwork & Quilting that are in Issue 22 which is now out.


This quilt is one that I've been playing with the pattern for over a year so I was really pleased when Jenny, the editor, liked my idea as well. There are six different blocks and a border in this quilt and it took a while to make, but it was worth it for me because seeing something go from a visual idea, to a sketch, to a finish is just bloody good fun. 

Since I get to have such fun making things, and have the wonderful support of the Love Patchwork & Quilting team, I thought it would be good to pass on some of the happiness by donating this quilt to Siblings Together I've fallen behind in the making of the quilt I meant to do for them and this ensures I absolutely get one to this worthwhile charity. It's a win win situation all round in my mind. 

The other project in this month's issue is this massive pincushion. 


It has a needle book hidden on the bottom so you always have your needles handy and not mixed in with your pins as was my habit. Needless to say being able to play with my Heather Ross while making this meant I was in another of my happy places. 

Which is good because this has been the week of motorways. M40 (multiple times), M25 (again, more than once, M23, M3, M27 and M271, plus the A34 which is always busy too, especially around Oxford. Today I repeat the M40, A34, M3, M27 and M271 route on another return trip. The girls have just spent four days on the Isle of Wight with friends. Time to go fetch them. 

Susan


17 comments:

  1. Your quilt is beautiful and I love the fussy cutting on your pincushion.

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  2. what a stunning quilt Susan. And so generous of you to donate it - it will definitely be loved and appreciated :-)

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  3. I always groan when the "M" is mentioned on a journey! Love the quilt,

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  4. You should move here, only 5 M's. 3 and 5 are only about 2 miles each and I don't even know where 4 is so it's probably an on slip somewhere! Lovely commission projects!

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  5. I love that quilt and it will be a wonderful quilt for one of the ST bairns - bravo!

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  6. Stunning quilt - love the colours!

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  7. I love that pillow needle case. I really need to subscribe to that magazine as I can't find it anywhere near me. You are amazing!

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  8. I love the sweet, little pincushion. We have just been away to the Isle of Wight for a week and it was wonderful, although it would have been better without grumpy teenagers. x

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  9. Kudos Madam- you deserve all the accolades you;re getting for your work. Both projects are just lovely.

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  10. Such great projects! Congratulations! I must go get that magazine issue now!

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  11. It's a beautiful quilt and a generous donation! I know some lucky child will cherish it!

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  12. Good point about mixing needles and pins- I do that too :S

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  13. You're hilarious! Love seeing this design come to a finish - a super idea too donating it to ST. You're a good one, missus.
    LOVE your pin cushion - fab idea!

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  14. Your work in the magazine is fabulous. And how generous of you to donate the big one to ST. I love the needle case and giant pin cushion too, what a fab idea. As for motorways, BOO!! Come and live in Jersey, no motorways in sight, just 40 mph max speed limit!!

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  15. wonderful quilt and a wonderful thing to do.

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  16. Lovely quilt to donate - love the background colour - loved the pincushion as soon as i saw it!

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