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Tag Archives: Quilting
Sunflowers around the Rabbit Hole
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
Posted in Down The Rabbit Hole, Quilting, Serendipity
Tagged #downtherabbithole, applique, Down The Rabbit Hole, Quilting
19 Comments
Sunflowers Growing Down the Rabbit Hole
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
Posted in Down The Rabbit Hole, Quilting, Serendipity
Tagged applique, Down The Rabbit Hole, Quilting, Sarah Fielke
12 Comments
Moving Further Down the Rabbit Hole
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
Posted in Down The Rabbit Hole, Quilting, Serendipity
Tagged #downtherabbithole, applique, Down The Rabbit Hole, Dresden circles, Quilting
25 Comments
Jam Jars & Tent Pegs
Last year I had a fantastic time at a Women’s Institute camping weekend called Tea and Tents. It was awesome, 560 ladies from all over the country,lots of crafting and lots of fun, it was a bit like Girl Guide … Continue reading
Further Down the Rabbit Hole
I’ve made good progress with my Down the Rabbit Hole quilt, I got a bit behind but this week I finished appliquing all the leaves and today I finished all the houses! I think last month I was debating whether … Continue reading
Posted in Down The Rabbit Hole, Serendipity
Tagged applique, Down The Rabbit Hole, Foundation Paper Piecing, Quilting, Sarah Fielke
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Coney Lane
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
Posted in Down The Rabbit Hole, Quilting, Serendipity
Tagged applique, Down The Rabbit Hole, Quilting
11 Comments
Down the Rabbit Hole
I’ve just had a fantastic weekend at Denman College learning how to do hollyhocks with ribbon embroidery. Denman College is a wonderful old manor house owned by the Women’s Institute, they run all sorts of courses, historical, fitness, craft, music, … Continue reading
Posted in Down The Rabbit Hole, Quilting, Serendipity
Tagged applique, Down The Rabbit Hole, Quilting
7 Comments
Paisley Elephant Quilt
This is the third year I’ve taken part in the Hands2Help quilt challenge, it’s organised by Sarah from Confessions of a Fabric Addict. There are three charities to choose from each year or you can donate a quilt to a … Continue reading
Posted in Quilting, Serendipity
Tagged Elephant, Hands2Help Quilt Challenge, Paisley Splash, Quilting
17 Comments
My Splendid Sampler Quilt Finale!!
Last night I was doing a happy dance round my sewing room! I have finally finished my Splendid Sampler Quilt, it’s been quite a journey, pushing me out of my comfort zone, but I did it!! For those of you … Continue reading
Posted in Quilting, Serendipity, Splendid Sampler Quilt
Tagged #thesplendidsampler, QAYG, Quilting, The Splendid Sampler
50 Comments
So near and yet so far!
…and don’t quilt when you’ve just had a couple of hours broken sleep after a night shift!!! We’ve had workmen in this week putting new floors down and now new doors and skirting, I decided to keep out of their … Continue reading


