My finished 'Around The World Quilt'

I never thought I would see the day when this quilt would be all assembled, sashed, backed, quilted and bound…………yet here it is!! Thank you so much to all the other girls in the Bee who made a block for this special quilt and made the journey so much fun………

Here is my daughter looking very happy with the end result!

Gorgeous collection of Paris themed blocks

I used lots of black and white scrap fabrics to make the chevron back

In its new home!


A closer look at all the blocks…

My starter 

Elizabeth

Joan

Christine

Monica

Marian

Suzy

Anita

Diane

Mary

Lynne

Heather

Betty 

Angel block from Betty

Leona

Courtney

Moira

Beth

Rachel

Joanne

Ursi

Tanya

Tanya's angel block

Pam

Judy

25 beautiful Paris inspired blocks!!!

Quilt Around The World Bee II comes to a close after 2 years!!

I can't believe it has been 2 years since we started the second 'Around The World Quilt Bee' It has been an interesting, informative and at times frustrating experience. During that time we have had parcels go missing, people go missing and all sorts of personal issues delay things moving along, however, almost all 25 quilts are home and only a couple waiting on the last block to be finished. It has been really fun and I have learnt so many new quilting skills and techniques………..and I have one very gorgeous quilt as a result. Here are the last few………….

Christine's blocks had a little holiday in New York for 5 months, so the loop had to be started again, therefore I can only show 10 of these lovelies! Luckily the other 12 did arrive home to join the others!  Christine asked for geometric blocks and my addition is below. 

     

10 of Christine's blocks off to join the rest!!

This next block is for Joan who requested blue and green stars. When these blocks arrived it was difficult to find a pattern that had not already been done!!! I can't wait to see the finished quilt...

 22 gorgeous blocks for Joan

Last but certainly not least is Elizabeth's 1/2 square triangle block. I had been sending all my parcels to her for the whole Bee, so I felt a little pressure to come up with something very special for her. I couldn't resist fussy cutting this bird for the centre!

All 23 of Elizabeth's blocks ready to head home!!

Where has the last 6 months gone???

Wow……….I have not been blogging for so long I have almost forgotten about it!! I guess it is because we have just finished 6 months of daylight saving and are now plunged into 6 months of cold weather and gloominess! So, I guess it is a good time to begin where I left off…………

Although I have not been blogging, I have certainly been sewing and have finished 2 bees and started a couple of new ones. I ave however, been keeping up with my Flickr posts.

Here are the rest of my Dr Who blocks, the last one I finished at the end of February.

Gallifrey

Ood

Hello Sweetie

River Song's Diary

Vashta Nerada

A crack in Time

The Power of Three

Chameleon Arch

Tardis in Flight

All the blocks look fabulous together

….so, now I just have to join them together and make the quilt back. I am thinking white boxes around each block and a navy blue sashing as Caroline  has done. I was the winner of her giveaway at the end of the Bee. A big thank-you to her for this lovely fabric stash that appeared on my doorstep last week! It will be showcased in my quilt back.

Dr Who Blocks

I have been very remiss with my Blog posts of late!!

We had a lovely holiday in Hawaii back in September for 2 weeks and have returned home to renovations to the back of our house. All the windows are being replaced, walls knocked out and new kitchen, laundry and decking installed. It has certainly reduced my time in the sewing room!!!

Here are the latest Dr Who blocks - some I made before our holiday, and the last 2 since the renovations have been in full swing. 

I have lots of sewing projects waiting for me to find a quiet afternoon to myself - haha!!

Sonic Screwdriver

Weeping Angel

Cyberman

Dalek

Tom Baker's Scarf

Quilt Around the World Bee II

I haven't updated on my Around the World Quilt Bee for a while.

2 of the 25 girls have had all their 25 blocks return home, some are nearly there and a couple of us have our blocks stalled in New York!! Obviously they are having a great time, but think it is time they headed home to mamma!!!

 I have recently added blocks for 4 of the girls in the group. 

Here is the one I made for Mary. I was a bit worried about the colours in this one as I made it before I saw the rest of the blocks and thought my pinks might not work.

However, once I placed all the blocks together I think it works in quite well.

All 16 of Mary's blocks together.

Next was Anita's block. Anita is making a 'neighbourhood' quilt and asked us to make something representing where we live. As there are only 3 of us living in Australia, I decided to include a kangaroo, which is a bit of artistic licence - we don't really have a pet one. (We actually have a Cavalier King Charles Spaniel!!!!) Anyway, the house and the fountain are really there.

All 18 of Anita's blocks, making up a fabulous neighbourhood.

Marian's quilt is focusing on yellow, aqua, white and grey. The blocks can be any design. I saw this block on Flickr and thought it would be fun to add one to this group in blue and yellow.

Marian's 20 blocks look very pretty with all the different designs.

This block is for Monica, who asked for stars or pinwheels in bright colours. I just had to use this chevron fabric and added the white star in the centre.

21 blocks for Monica looking really bright and cheerful.

Only 3 more coming my way before mine (hopefully) return home.

August update!

I have been busy with catching up with quilting projects the last couple of weeks. We are about to start a biggish renovation on our house so decided to get as much sewing done as I could before the plaster dust begins in ernest!!

My first job was to complete my red and aqua quilt from the bee I did last year. After joining the blocks together with blue sashing and red posts I used a lot of leftover fabric to create the back, then machine quilted the block edges, put the binding on, then hand quilted each block to compliment the circles.

Completed Top

Pieced back

Binding done

Close up of quilting

Miss Hailey thinks it is for her!!!

Dr Who Werewolf

Beware the werewolf is about!! 

Block 6 of Dr Who Along.....

For pattern, see http://www.whimsandfancies.com/doctor-who-werewolf/