Monday, 15 October 2012

Tulip and Snowdrop

Suprised it's already October and suprised it's already time for Part 9
But here we are, and whatever else is going on, it always feels nice to launch the new monthly block


I've opted for gentle pinks again: I fussy cut for colour graduation from my hand dyes. I always knew hand dying an entire rainbow spectrum would come in useful one day and I love digging into the stash too! Just recently I've realised that I'm avoiding the use of 'prints' in my quilts. Of course I still love prints and will always have a place for them, but now I think twice before using them in my quilts...

edge turn applique
so easy and so satisfying
and there's room for a flying spotted friend or two...


You've got a good spectrum of colours for you tulip,
I went for pinks and greens to go on my yellow background

and like every month, preperation is key


fussy cutting tones from my pink hand dyes


Snowdrop was always going on my dark background quilt

Crisp clear colours that shout spring, sure it could have worked on the yellow background, but I love the promise it holds against a cold winter night sky


 the vibrant spring greens really had to stand out against the black

 and like last month, I've made 1x edge turn applique block and 1x raw edge applique


 raw edge applique with silver embroidery floss for snow flakes

There's always lots of block action, advice, tips and images over in my Yahoo Bom Group, so if you're making the mystery, join us!

 

These are blocks from Part 9
of my free 2012 Mystery BOM Forget Me Not

Yes, anyone can join in:
You can download this month's block via my website or my Yahoo Bom Group 

Sunday, 14 October 2012

FMN: Part 9 is launched

Forget Me Not
Free Mystery BOM

Yes, we're up to Part 9 in the Mystery already!
Can't wait to see what you make with your blocks this month!


This month: Tulip and Snowdrop

 
Which will you choose??
 
See you over in my Yahoo Bom Group!!
 
 
These are blocks from Part 9
of my free 2012 Mystery BOM Forget Me Not
 
Yes, anyone can join in:
You can download this month's block via my website or my Yahoo Bom Group 

Wednesday, 10 October 2012

WOW: Gleaming Wednesday

WOW = WIPs On Wednesday

As I can't comfortably sew at the moment,  I've been spending extra time admiring Pinterest. There's lots of interesting information on there, even odd little tips to make you excited about housework, which seems impossible, but happens to be true.


Did you know for instance, that cream of Tartar mixed with water makes everything metal or plated sparkly and brilliant? I didn't. So impossibly easy, I thought I'd give it a try..


So I tested it out on our toaster


and yes, it looks like I'll be making my kitchen sparkle today.With thanks to Kim who's original blog post was pinned to supply us with this great tip.


What's your WIP today?


Wednesday, 3 October 2012

WOW = October 2012

WOW = WIPs On Wednesdays


It's wednesday again and it's October already.

For me, it feels as though October has come in too fast. I haven't been doing much on the WIP front lately and am desiring some serious sewing time as soon as my rib allows me to sit for long enough. I'm feeling very mindful that there's only 3 months left of the year...and still a lot I'd like to get done.

In my household, it's a busy day today as we prepare and enjoy the start of our 'birthday season', so of course there's lots of roses about.

 
Who needs an excuse to admire roses? Not me..

What's happening in your wednesday ?



Wednesday, 26 September 2012

WOW = BOM Blocks

WOW = WIPs On Wednesdays


This week I've been catching up on my own BOM blocks.
Hibiscus, Violet & Pansy
I still can't do much quilting for very long at the moment, but I am slowly getting there.

Pop over into my Yahoo BOM Group
to see the great progress being made on this block by talented members!


Add your own WOW below!


Wednesday, 19 September 2012

WOW: Getting Sea Air

WOW = WIPs On Wednesday

Here I am, wind swept!
Today I'm resting at home. Yesterday we spent the day at Venus Bay. It was a long drive but I really needed the sea air. My rib has been really hurting this week and I just needed to get out of the house!

It was windy and there was certainly plenty of sea air to take in...so hopefully it will aid my recovery.
I can't sit comfortably for any length of time so I haven't even been in my sewing room (which still has shelves in need of fixing) and I've missed out on my usual quilting friendship groups too. I can't believe how long it's taking to feel better...:( Definitely looking forward to some WIP browsing.


Add your WOW !

Saturday, 15 September 2012

Free Monthly Flower Block, 8




Forget Me Not: Part 8 is Launched!


This month you will choose between Violet & Pansy or Hibiscus. Of course, you may be like several of my Yahoo Bom Group members who are adventurous enough to be making both each month. I am too, because I have 2x DD's and it's hard to choose just one design each month....even for me.




Regardless of whatever else is going on, I'm always still really excited to launch each month's new block. And I'm always suprised with how quickly they get made. If you're not a member of my Yahoo Bom Group - join up and see for yourself how many talented quilters are making these blocks each month, it's inspiring!

My Violet & Pansy block this month is bright and contrasted - I wanted a vibrant block. Of course, violets and pansies come in various shades from the bright to the pastel and delicate, so you can select your own colours to suit your background. I know many of you are looking at the blocks you've made so far and thinking about the tone, colour balance and overall 'look' as you put your blocks beside each other and try to envision what the finished quilt top will look like...luckily you have much scope to adapt these blocks to suit your own style.

There's quite a bit of fussy cutting for me this month

I decided to stashbust this month and found the perfect yellow in this scrap piece. So I will be taking the yellow from here for my Hibiscus block. It's such a lovely yellow.


And I really like the green I settled on for the leaves as well.

The 'green' each month is becoming as important a choice as the flower heads.
Actually, I've found that in the making and then in looking over everyone elses blocks each month, green is such an important ongoing colour in the overall quilt look. Apart from the various shades of green being used, a strong green can tone down some bright flowers and a lighter green can really pick up some pastel flowers so that they don't appear drab.

We're reaching an exciting part in the mystery, where you have enough blocks so far to get a feel for your quilt top...but really no idea as to what's coming next!

Love it!



These are blocks from Part 8
of my free 2012 Mystery BOM Forget Me Not

Yes, anyone can join in:
You can download this month's block via my website or my Yahoo Bom Group 
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