Sparrow is Flying





Hi Friends

 

Following prep of 8 applique blocks at last month's getaway I've stitched every chance I could and below is the result!

Little Sparrow (design by Susan Smith) is together but still has some finishing touches by way of a little embroidery for sparrow beaks and legs as well as detail in a few leaves & flowers.

 

I started this quilt at Summer School 2010 - 7 Years Ago!!  

 

Final Stitches

A few of my favourite fabrics in this flower and throughout the quilt

 Little Sparrow ~ almost there

A Close-up of the Hand Pieced Centre and those Fiddly Blocks!

  

Now its onto getting that embroidery done and continuing with other projects underway.



Roses from my Garden

Lady of Shallot ~ Garden Delight ~ Splice ~ Jane McGrath

Mother's Love

 

I hope you had a Happy & Peaceful Easter with those you love

 

 

Until next time

Happy Stitching

 

Linda xx

 

Quilt Fest = Inspiration Overload

Recently JulieAnn and myself had a road trip to Castlemaine in Victoria to enjoy some girl time & view the bi-annual Castlemaine Applique Group Quilt Exhibition.

The whole weekend was well worth the what seemed like a never ending journey. The quilts were absolutely amazing, the majority being "our style" of quilting. Truly soul reviving & inspiration in bounds.

We also enjoyed some gorgeous food; I was in in gluten-free heaven. I even got fish & chips and waffles (they were to die for, I had them for both breakfasts). And of course what would a weekend away be without a wine or two.

We ventured into many beautiful shops, just too many delights!! The Renovators Barn was fabulous, requiring more time and a visit in cooler weather.

There will definitely be a return trip, maybe with our men, maybe not! Lots more to discover in this historic region of our country.

I hope you enjoy the little sampling of photos

  

A snippet of purchases

 Castlemaine Quilt Exhibition 2016

 

 

 

 

  

 

A Little More Detail

 

 

 

 

 

 

Always time for a Wine

Those Waffles!!

And the Most Special News of All

2 days following my last post I became a Grandmother for the first time

This most beautiful little treasure has stolen my heart

Sadly we are a 4 1/2 hour drive away....so cuddles are not often enough

 

Perfection

 

And Angus being helpful?!? Love my fluffy boy

Easter

 

Where-ever you are, what ever you are doing

Have a Safe & Peaceful Easter with those you Love

 

 

til Next Time

Happy Stitching

Linda xx