Category Archives: Quilting

Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

It’s three weeks since I last posted my progress on my Owl and Hare Hollow quilt and I have to admit there’s not been too much progress, what with two weekends away and lots of bees to keep me busy, … Continue reading

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Owl and Hare Hollow HQAL

I’m enjoying hand quilting this quilt, I’m just doing lots of circles! Each block has an 8″ circle and then whatever fits with the design. Three weeks ago I was just getting into the swing of it… I’ve since started … Continue reading

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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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Sewing Basket

Over Christmas whilst I was on holiday I embroidered a top for sewing basket. It was a kit I bought at the Harrogate Show from Sew Different, you could buy the whole kit with all the fabrics in, but I … 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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Heart to Heart Quilt

Last year I decided to make my granddaughters a quilt each, it was going to be for Christmas but I ran out of time so I decided to aim for birthdays instead, this also nicely spread out the delivery dates … Continue reading

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TWRD Quilt Block

Over the weekend I finished the second block I had promised for Kates charity quilt. I’m pretty pleased with this one as it’s one I ‘designed’ myself, rather than just finding a pattern someone else has written out…it is however … 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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