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10 May 2012

May blocks

last night I thought I'd do the May care at do.good stitches block - we're doing a herringbone block from a tutorial by Holly at Bijou Lovely.

I had some strips from a scrap bag I bought at etsy that were the perfect size for the 2.5" strips needed - so I made the first one and then made the second one but of course I hadn't read the tutorial right through to see that there are left and right side blocks and so I made another left one !


not sure what's going on lately but I seem to be re-doing things a bit !  Last night Pippi was wanting to go for a walk and I wanted to get the block done before we went - well, of course, I should have just gone for the walk instead of rushing !

so after doing two left side blocks, I went for the walk and then did the right side block when I got home - all going well until I trimmed the wrong end and of course the strips now don't line up - so I've got two left side blocks and one right side block and no more strips left so I've abandoned that project for now !


looks like I've got another cushion to add to my collection :)

this morning I did the May long distance quilting bee block for Lisa - she wanted a baby block and so I did a wonky star - and it worked first go - thank goodness - I feel so much better now.


and this is a little name badge I did yesterday to wear to my mum's patchwork group - apparently if you turn up more than three times without a name badge you get fined !! well I don't think that's true but that's what I was told :)


so I'm off to Brisbane for a few days to catch up with my family which means no sewing until I get back - I'm thinking the break might be just what I need !!

5 comments:

  1. Wonderful blocks! Our guild requires a name badge - but we have a door prize for those that do. Our neighboring quild does have a fine for those without. Enjoy your family time.

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  2. I love your new cushion ;) It's funny how some days things just don't happen the way you want them to. The wonky star is fabulous, the sock monkey fabric is so cute!

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  3. Read the instructions Leanne to the end! But as I rarely do that myself you can remind me too! They look good to me but I like a bit of wonkiness!

    Sock monkey star is cute as is your lovely nametag!

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  4. Sounds like the sort of thing I'd do!!!

    I love the wonky star and the name tag!

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