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Patchwork Alley: August 2015
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Monday, 10 August 2015. Im a Mad Hatter . A little while ago I came across this pattern for a reversible bucket hat. From Liesl at Oliver S. I think it came from her book Little Things To Sew originally but is now available as a downloadable PDF. At first I thought I would just make 2, for my friend Emma's two young boys, but I found I couldn't stop once I started! I've made loads now and I'm really pleased with how easily they come together! Have fun and let me know how you get on . I'm including th...
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Patchwork Alley: One Project a Month (OPAM)
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Friday, 27 February 2015. One Project a Month (OPAM). I came across this challenge through my quilting friend Celine. Amazingly we've both been doing similar things this month, including Elsa dresses. Basically, you are trying to complete at least one project a month . hence the title. No pressure but lots of fun and links to other crafty bods and blogs! It's being hosted by Kris of Tag Along Teddies. And Peg of Happy in Quilting. It's been a busy month:. Nick's had surgery and is now recovering well.
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Patchwork Alley: I'm Queen Bee again!
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Wednesday, 28 January 2015. I'm Queen Bee again! Believe it or not, I am Queen Bee for both January (the Modern Bee Instabee) and for February as part of the Little Blogs Quilt Bee. For February I have asked Jacquelynne Steves of The Art of Home. If I can use her #SewSweetSimplicity blocks as the basis for my choice for the LBQB. So I would like me LBQB buddies to make me a block from this set of blocks, with white as a background fabric. Each of the blocks requires 4 colours in various shapes configurat...
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Patchwork Alley: February 2014
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Sunday, 9 February 2014. A Quilting Bee challenge. After some time looking at amazing photos on Instagram and following my heart through delightful blog links I came across Lou at I'm Studio Lou. And a new challenge! Lou was proposing a Little Blogs Quilting Bee, which sounded fun. The idea was simple: if you were a little blog (less than 50 followers) and in the UK, interested in enjoying some quilting fun and sharing ideas leave Lou a comment . next thing I knew I was in . yippee! Nessa at Nessa's Place.
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Patchwork Alley: June 2014
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Monday, 16 June 2014. LBQB First Quarter Finishes. So the Little Blogs Quilting Bee is well under way with the first quarter blocks all having a 'wonky' theme. Now I know these have all arrived safely I can show you my wonky wonders! I can honestly say this has pushed me away from my comfort zone . anyone who knows me will tell you I am a perfectionist and don't do miss-match! These are the blocks requested by. Who had requested a 'Wonky' star, we were pointed in the direction of this. Provided a great t...
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Patchwork Alley: March 2013
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Tuesday, 19 March 2013. An assortment of projects. I suppose this blog is more of an opportunity to share a few photos with family and friends than anything else, although I'm also hoping it will give me the incentive to finish a few of my projects! I made this cushion cover from a pattern by Kellie Wolfson, you can see her fabulous post about her pattern at Don't Look Now! I bought some wonderful striped fabrics (I just love stripes) and these oven mitts are one of the things I made with some Riley Blak...
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Patchwork Alley: November 2014
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Wednesday, 5 November 2014. LBQB Second Quarter Finishes. The Little Blogs Quilting Bee is well into its third quarter so I thought I would post a photo or two of the second quarter blocks I have made. These are the blocks requested by Heidi (June), Claire (July) and Natalie (August). We made a friendship star block. We were given a variety of options with this one and she linked to this tutorial from Delaware Quilts. I opted for 4 individual friendship stars and I snuck in a H for Heidi and a Bee! LBQB ...
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Patchwork Alley: LBQB Third Quarter Finishes
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Sunday, 28 December 2014. LBQB Third Quarter Finishes. We've already seen one or two quilts taking shape now in the Little Blog Quilting Bee . and quarter four is in progress! These are the blocks requested by Celine (September), Vanessa (October) and Gina (November). Also known as Espritpatch is a prolific seamstress! Which gives measurements for 6" and 8" sizes. We all made 8" blocks in the 'Dark X' option which looks like the photo below with a mixture of. Sections to keep it. This is a very simple bl...
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Patchwork Alley: May 2014
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Saturday, 31 May 2014. Schnitzel and Boo Mini Quilt swap. I came across the Schnitzel and Boo Mini Quilt Swap. On Instagram and was persuaded to join in - not that I took much convincing! So now I have been matched up with my partner . whose identity shall remain a secret, I have been doing a little stalking through. Profile, Instagram and blog to see what they like! I thought I would give you a sneak peak at what has been under my machine tonight . Can you tell what it is? Monday, 19 May 2014. I started...
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Patchwork Alley: March 2014
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Monday, 17 March 2014. I have had some great parcels arrive this week that have really cheered me up. I ordered a few books on-line which I have been wanting for a while. 2 books are fabulous classics from Ed Emberley showing how fantastic pictures can be made from circles. I noticed that Ed Emberley has also got a fabric collection, some of those designs are great . The other books I got were more directly quilting related:. Brioni Greenberg, AKA FlossyBossy. I noticed I bought cards and fabric with the...
