Friends

I've finished another block from my Nice People Nice Things quilt.  This one is called Friends.

    I'm trying to use up all the border pieces that have already been cut, so for this block I used a different fabric on the sides and top of the front of the block.

I stitched the words in mauve (3041 - one of my favourite colours) and stitched the 'friends' in different colours.  I think I used all the threads that I had set aside for this quilt.

For the back of the block, I stitched in 3041 and managed to find enough of the red fabric to use it for the whole border.

    The other day I mentioned that I intended to finish this quilt this year.  Well, I must be in a bit of a time warp at present, because I only just realised that the end of the year is only about 2 weeks away! Based on that new information I have to revise my estimate and say that I'm aiming to finish it early next year!

Where has the year gone?

I think I have a better chance of finishing it then but still will not commit to a definite date.

 

Quilting Arts....

I was having coffee with a friend yesterday and she told me about a magazine she reads regularly - Quilting Arts - and how inspirational it is.  I had seen it in the newsagent but tended to overlook it, but yesterday I bought a copy and was glad I did.  It's not your usual quilting magazine filled with patterns, but is geared more towards 'art' quilts.  I have never really been attracted by arts quilts, but was really impressed by the creativity of the techniques and samples shown in the magazine. I will defintely not overlook it any more.  Thanks Jane.

Until next time

Lyn

Comments

[Caron Mosey]

I love your little blocks! I enjoy embroidery but don't do it very often. I should give it another try soon!

Happy Holidays from Michigan!