Category Archives: Quilting

Elephants on Parade

Posted on September 16, 2017 by

It’s nearly happy dance time!! I’ve finally finished the top for Helen’s elephant quilt, it’s sandwiched, ‘just’ needs quilting and binding! Last time I showed you this quilt I was just starting to stitch the elephant blocks together and was … Continue reading →

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Swishy Tails and Beady Eyes

Posted on September 11, 2017 by

I’ve been trying today to get Helen’s quilt top finished, but it’s not going to happen today, I’ve got myself into a slight pickle with it which will need a fresh head to sort out, not a midnight head!! I’ve … Continue reading →

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Elephants on Parade

Posted on September 9, 2017 by

Over the last couple of weeks I’ve been busy working on a new quilt, I was hoping it would be pretty quick to make, I’m making good progress but it is taking somewhat longer than anticipated! Last December my daughter … Continue reading →

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Sunflowers around the Rabbit Hole

Posted on August 30, 2017 by

On Monday it was my birthday, I had a lovely day pleasing myself, I spent the morning in my favourite place, my sewing room, working on my Down the Rabbit Hole quilt. In the afternoon I went with Helen and … Continue reading →

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Sunflowers Growing Down the Rabbit Hole

Posted on August 16, 2017 by

I’ve just started month 7 of my Down the Rabbit Hole quilt, the block of the month by Sarah Fielke, it’s a medallion quilt so we’ve started in the middle and we’re gradually adding borders, this month we’re finishing the … Continue reading →

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Moving Further Down the Rabbit Hole

Posted on July 9, 2017 by

Last week I was in a bit of a quandary about fabrics to use for the latest border on my Down the Rabbit Hole QAL, I posted various options and ideas and had lots of really helpful comments and suggestions … Continue reading →

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Decisions!! Help please!

Posted on July 3, 2017 by

Sometimes quilting can get quite stressful, not the relaxing past-time it’s meant to be! I’m trying to choose colours for the next border for my Down the Rabbit Hole quilt and I’m on about my sixth attempt at colour combination, … Continue reading →

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A Hard Lesson in Mitres!

Posted on June 27, 2017 by

I have just finished this months Down the Rabbit Hole sewing. It’s a block-of-the-month quilt by Sarah Fielke, I’m loving it, though it is pushing me out of my comfort zone. I tend to procrastinate when this happens and I … Continue reading →

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Vintage Quilt

Posted on June 21, 2017 by

I’m writing this post hoping someone may be able to help or advise me, or even just suggest where I can go for help… Last year my daughter was helping to clear her grandmothers house and found, at the bottom … Continue reading →

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Coney Lane

Posted on May 28, 2017 by

I’ve been working on my Down the Rabbit Hole quilt this week and I’m making good progress! My main task is to applique all the leaves on my flowers. Sarah (the designer) has 52 leaves on hers!! I think I … Continue reading →

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