Category Archives: Quilt-a-long

Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

I’m making steady progress on hand quilting my Owl and Hare Hollow quilt. Three weeks ago I had just started and was still feeling my way a bit with design etc… I’ve now quilted ten of the blocks, each one … Continue reading

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Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

I’m away in the Lake District this weekend but last week I finally managed to get myself organised and started quilting my owl and hare hollow quilt. Three weeks ago I was still trying to decide whether or not to … Continue reading

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Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

Apologies for being a day late with this post, I had unexpected Grandma duties! Well I’m no further with my quilt, partly because I’m still not 100% decided whether or not to add a border. This is it without the … Continue reading

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Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

I’ve had a busy three weeks in my sewing room since I last shared my progress on the Owl and Hare Hollow quilt but this week I’m pleased to say the top is done…I think! Three weeks ago I’d just … Continue reading

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Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

I finally made a decision about the sashing for my quilt, three weeks ago I was still mulling over several ideas… I did like the darker one but I felt it was overpowering the blocks somewhat. Eventually I decided on … Continue reading

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Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

I’m still away walking the Yorkshire Wolds Way, hopefully finishing today. I haven’t had chance to work on my quilt over the last three weeks so no progress to share unfortunately. I’m still undecided about sashings! I’m sure everyone else … Continue reading

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Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

Well I’m still undecided about sashing for my quilt so I haven’t started stitching it together yet. I did spend quite some time however trimming all the blocks to 8 1/2″ as per instructions. I think if I hadn’t had … Continue reading

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Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

I’m just doing a mini happy dance as I’ve just finished the final block for this quilt. The quilt is designed by Natalie Bird and it was published in the Australian Homespun magasine in bi-monthly instalments. The quilt officially has … Continue reading

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Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

I’m so nearly there, but not quite! I’ve a few sewing projects on at the moment which are vying for my attention, some of which have deadlines, like Easter sewing for the grandkids, so they have to take priority. Added … Continue reading

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Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

I’ve managed to get a fair bit done on my Owl and Hare Hollow quilt over the last couple of weeks, some blocks just needed finishing, others needed starting. Three weeks ago I had finished my windmill embroidery, it just … Continue reading

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