OMG Finishes

Saturday, November 7, 2009

Bits and Pieces

Where did the last week go? I have been on Night Duty so it’s hard to even keep track of what day it is. I have just been to the Post Office to post my Advent Swap off to Germany-watch out for the postie Sigrid.

I must’ve been half asleep when I decided to sign up to participate in making Josephs Coat that Kellie is hosting  at Don’t Look Now. As if I haven’t got enough projects in the sewing room but this quilt looks brilliant so I couldn’t resist.

josephs coatI am intending to use what is in the stash so we will see how we go. Janet over at Quiltsalott has chosen her fabrics and they look great. I had also thought a blue theme may deplete the stash a little!!

I have managed a little stitching this past week some of which I can show.

SANY0748 This is a doorstop I made using the pattern by Vicki over at  Among the Gum Trees . This was so easy to make and as I have an African theme in my lounge I decided to go for that look and it is sitting proudly at my front door.. These are so easy to make and I will be making more for sure.. I sprinkled aromatherapy oil onto the filling so I have a lovely scent wafting through the house.

SANY0749 This pink log cabin block is the start of what will be a pink version of A Patch of Blue by June Gilchrist and Therese Hylton, that was first published in 2001. It appeared again in Cover Quilts No 1 published by Australian Patchwork and Quilting last year. This is going to be for my nieces daughter. I made her older sister a purple one a few years ago and have had the pink fabrics for some time and now the call has come out-when am I getting my pink one? I love that children say it as it is.  Can I get it done by January when I take a trip back to NZ? The challenge is on!

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Check out this giveaway that Kelly is having over at I have a Notion .A wonderful autographed book on Thread Work.

Happy Stitching everyone.

17 comments:

  1. Oh, Marls - I am so tempted, too - good luck, I think I'll have to give it a miss and it is so beautiful!
    Hugs - Lurline♥

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  2. The Joseph's coat pattern is a nice one. Looks like it would take me quite some time to finish that one. I like how you did the door stop with the lion on the front of it.

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  3. Hi Marls...I wasn't doing night shift so what is my excuse...LOL! I signed up with Kellie too for the Joseph quilt...I am happy just making a cushion though. It is gorgeous!
    Love your doorstop!

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  4. Wow Marls, you do have a lot going, great post. I've joined the quiltalong too, and I think we are in for a long haul, it just looks fabulous doesn't it? Haven't chosen my colours yet either xo

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  5. Love the door stop. I saw those at several places while I was traveling in AU. So neat :)

    Smiles,
    Kelly

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  6. I am tempted too, but won't there are so many things on my list already. Have fun and thank you for sharing your pictures.

    cheers
    Christine

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  7. The pink Josephs Coat looks great and I think you will enjoy it. Good luck and have fun - Hugs Natima

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  8. I can't believe I'm starting a Joseph's Coat, too. Sometimes I need someone to save me from myself! But it's so pretty....

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  9. I love the Josephs Coat Pattern! I've thought of making a scrappy one to have as a project on the go. I love hand piecing!

    The Log Cabin looks beautiful too! Very nice work!

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  10. Hi Marls, I'm tempted about Joseph's Coat but i'd better refrain. :) Love your doorstop. Hugs, Jeanette

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  11. Hi Maris,

    Thanks for you comment... and now you are following me... Just been reading your blog, I LOVE what you have been making.

    Sandy N

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  12. You have some lovely work here, i really like your colour combinations. And thanks for the comment on my knitted blanket wrap for the fistula hospital. It's good to get support from someone new.

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  13. Good luck with the Josephs Coat. I saw that and had a reality check and did not sign up for it. I've read all the instructions so far....maybe a wall hanging? So many projects, so few sewing hours in the day!

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  14. that is such a beautiful quilt Marls, I am so sure it will lovely in pinks too! well done..

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  15. Very tempting.....love your version of the door stop...

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  16. Marls, I made that blue quilt a few years ago and last week gave it to my DGD who turned 21, there is fabric in the quilt from a dress I had made her when she was 5.. so that quilt is special for her, she loves it!
    It will be beautiful in pink..
    Julia ♥

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Marlene