tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-13111931934325466932024-03-05T23:57:09.285+11:00Trikepilot QuiltsFollowing my quilting and flying adventuresElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.comBlogger45125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-3707529309120545352012-02-10T11:22:00.002+11:002012-02-10T11:22:20.821+11:00OoopsI forgot the wonderful scarf/neckwarmer. It will be very useful at Cootamundra this winterElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-57313388214537468722012-02-10T09:27:00.000+11:002012-02-10T09:27:43.330+11:00Thank youHi, I received a parcel in the mail. It was the Autumn swap. I haven't participated before and am blown away by the generousity. <br />
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Thanks so much Cheryll. You have taken so much time and effort to send me a great parcel. I am looking forward to getting knitting, and those tiny scissors, how cute.<br />
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Ian is away with the SES, helping out people in flooded areas, so I am off to play in the sewing room.<br />
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CheersElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-49371745540493114392012-01-17T16:16:00.000+11:002012-01-17T16:16:56.194+11:00Happy New Year<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">I hope you all had a great Christmas and New Year holiday. I certainly did. We got in lots of flying and caught up with lots of friends.</div><br />
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<div style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none;">However, I couldn't let it beat me, so I bit the bullet and put it together, ( of course it fitted almost perfectly), had it professionaly quilted and it now lives on our bed. Love it.</div>You can see the indiviual blocks in the July 2010 blog posts.<br />
I am glad I got it out, it was a major block to overcome, but now I am ready and rearing to go with lots of new projects for 2012.<br />
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Catch you all later.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-40489924753828839102011-12-16T09:18:00.000+11:002011-12-16T09:18:32.785+11:00Matt's Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoMIoAUMMX5Jbyhn5O3DWCEiR-ekaMGf71LstFex-_Tsi4Ug3aoGLStYPi7H5JllyX6OJ-vT7lctVFBchUU0aBGqdX3IJuZqSKfckDdZfMk-s-kqNNrZrwf2skxbzN96NiJFrAG1OhPrd_/s1600/Matt%2527s+Quilt+002.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" oda="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoMIoAUMMX5Jbyhn5O3DWCEiR-ekaMGf71LstFex-_Tsi4Ug3aoGLStYPi7H5JllyX6OJ-vT7lctVFBchUU0aBGqdX3IJuZqSKfckDdZfMk-s-kqNNrZrwf2skxbzN96NiJFrAG1OhPrd_/s320/Matt%2527s+Quilt+002.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>When in Cobar on the October long weekend, I saw a kit for this quilt and decided that I would make it for Matt for Christmas. I think the heat was affecting my brain.<br />
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Still, when Ian and Matt went away for 2 weeks in November, I got stuck into it.<br />
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Then I had quilters block (is there such a thing?). How do I quilt it.<br />
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I like to read Chris H's blog, and she posted a picture of her son's room, complete with a quilt that she made. Chris quilted the quilt with wavy lines and it inspired me to action.<br />
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The finished quilt is ready for our family christmas party on Sunday<br />
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Thanks Chris.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-26405492466172571782011-08-15T07:30:00.000+10:002011-08-15T07:30:18.065+10:00Weekend fun<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiik-nSroumrphkY8RF6pT1lks0dV4bD2cE_wUNUs1J1ruacEIQXfGZ00on_tJ4phM5jevURszT9IClCD4sum4n0aOF7sPH1QQ0ZkXjAKQSlgd_gpqK71-ACLOV1sd-W1Pdo1HCzHkBhyphenhyphenvR/s1600/Quilting+003.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" naa="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiik-nSroumrphkY8RF6pT1lks0dV4bD2cE_wUNUs1J1ruacEIQXfGZ00on_tJ4phM5jevURszT9IClCD4sum4n0aOF7sPH1QQ0ZkXjAKQSlgd_gpqK71-ACLOV1sd-W1Pdo1HCzHkBhyphenhyphenvR/s320/Quilting+003.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>Look what I did this weekend. Ian went on a boys weekend, so I was able to get in and peice this quilt, quilt it and get half of the binding done. <br />
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I am taking it to a retreat this weekend.<br />
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I will post better pictures when the weather brightens up and I finish it.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-61238201487429340062011-08-02T07:34:00.000+10:002011-08-02T07:34:34.473+10:00Mariners CompassI did a class in January, foundation piecing with Chris Jurd. I had this almost finished in the class, and only had to add the background at home. I made it into a compass, as it is hanging in the living area of the hangar, so seemed appropriate.<br />
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I am busy doing hexagons now, I hope to have a table runner finished over the weekend<br />
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Cheers<br />
ElaineElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-37736016366709841002011-07-27T11:16:00.000+10:002011-07-27T11:16:33.404+10:00Close up<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFHxHf_-ZIwsK1IzaVgdqBaya5JUAcSJME_Jx4gY0ogyCf9sk3SYKJlgtzwo0BgnphsiaUUtJWPJIcHbhC1XJeTHhRHz2SATLJzG08eHSPk64EpnlRjl3LN8Fozp1ZCVJWdeNDhxqrXi3J/s1600/P1030344.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiFHxHf_-ZIwsK1IzaVgdqBaya5JUAcSJME_Jx4gY0ogyCf9sk3SYKJlgtzwo0BgnphsiaUUtJWPJIcHbhC1XJeTHhRHz2SATLJzG08eHSPk64EpnlRjl3LN8Fozp1ZCVJWdeNDhxqrXi3J/s320/P1030344.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div>Here is a close up as requested.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-29921017547425197452011-07-26T09:56:00.000+10:002011-07-26T09:56:18.716+10:00Quilt finishI have been working on this for 15 months on a Wed night when Ian was not home, as a surprise for his 50th Birthday. It has photos on it.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3EM6xNBy7sMyAearArFTxAVEJ-iGCMwaemAoxBOeijbNONVaKqqkBJEsfs390znmAHJ7mZPrvZ3Wp2nWuIHJT5bWoJmsrDTC6C9NRGJfvq4AT2k9VEYcFMcIMZCCI8PVxxexHUh45R4QX/s1600/P1030343.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3EM6xNBy7sMyAearArFTxAVEJ-iGCMwaemAoxBOeijbNONVaKqqkBJEsfs390znmAHJ7mZPrvZ3Wp2nWuIHJT5bWoJmsrDTC6C9NRGJfvq4AT2k9VEYcFMcIMZCCI8PVxxexHUh45R4QX/s320/P1030343.JPG" t$="true" width="320" /></a></div>It is great to finally have a finished quilt on my bed.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-56020955358229962222011-06-21T13:14:00.000+10:002011-06-21T13:14:03.548+10:00hexagon madnessHi all,<br />
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I went to a Sue Daley class on the weekend. Learnt english paper piecing. I chose This Goes With That, which is a series of 21/2 inch hexagons, made up of many different shapes. We learnt to fussy cut, to make many different designs. I won't look at fabric the same way again.<br />
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I have lost my camera, but have many good photos for you when I find it. <br />
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I have started to piece my red plates embroderies together and it looks really good.<br />
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I hope to fly to Melbourne for the weekend, if the vocanic ash clears, if not we will have to drive.<br />
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Cheers <br />
ElaineElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-3766998880390121822011-06-05T19:27:00.000+10:002011-06-05T19:27:41.194+10:00Clean sewing roomHi everyone,<br />
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Have had a great weekend. I was able to spend sometime in the sewing room and have given it a good tidy up. All my fabric is now in some sort of order, and I should be able to see what I have more easily now.<br />
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I was able to make a block for a swap, a cover for my new kindle, and make some progress on a secret quilt. Also some applique too.<br />
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I am in for a busy week, as I am speaking to a Rotary club on Monday night about Can Assist and have Cooper for the day on Tuesday, watching Ellie's choir and then stitching class on Wednesday and Thursday a few business meetings. It is a long weekend next weekend and we going to friend's place in Goulburn.<br />
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I will try to come back later this week with some photos.<br />
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Cheers <br />
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ElaineElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-31070852474158508362011-05-30T11:03:00.000+10:002011-05-30T11:03:35.934+10:00Birthday SurpriseHi All<br />
It was my birthday on the 28th May, and the kids organised a lunch at a local club. My son offered to drive us ( he lives with us) and we set out.<br />
When we arrived DS said his sister was in the back room.<br />
Well, she was, with a bunch of other friends, all gathered for a surprise celebration of my husband & my 25th wedding anniversary, which was on the 24th May.<br />
What a surprise, we had no idea. We have never made a huge fuss of our anniversary with the kids, celebrating it quietly ourselves. The kids all wished us happy anniversary on the day, and while I thought that they may have acknowledged that it was a milestone, I wasn't upset as we never made it a big deal.<br />
I never thought that they would book a room., invite heaps of friends and actually recreate our wedding cake, a three tier pavolva.<br />
Needless to say I am proud of all of them, and we had such a good time.<br />
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I had allowed for lunch in WW programme, but the array of drinks and chocolates and pavolva totally blew that.<br />
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Back on the programme today, all is not lost.<br />
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Cheers <br />
ElaineElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-13181632686294276352011-05-29T09:47:00.000+10:002011-05-29T09:47:23.725+10:00Hi AgainHi All,<br />
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I haven't fallen off the face of the earth, just blogland.<br />
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I have joined up with a 12" block swap and am loving it. Not only do you get to create new patterns, but you get surprises in the mail.<br />
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I also joined a pass the parcel quilt group which is so much fun too.<br />
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We are back from a flying trip around the west of NSW, including a visit to Dubbo Zoo, which was great.<br />
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Hope to most more frequently than in the last months.<br />
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I have joined Weight Watchers and am determinded to lose 15kg by Christmas. My flying suit is getting a little snug.<br />
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All for now<br />
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Cheers<br />
ElaineElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-52830383964328252602010-11-19T10:07:00.000+11:002010-11-19T10:07:39.817+11:00New computerHi Again,<br />
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I have a new computer and operating system, so I am even more computer illiterate. I have been trying to work it out.<br />
I found my photos of some gifts I made for the people we stayed with on Kangaroo Island.<br />
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I made a bag and some other things for my christmas swap, and will post those after christmans, so as no to spoil the surprise<br />
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When doing this a rekindled my love of stichery.<br />
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Catch ya later<br />
ElaineElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-12070250927957261992010-10-28T08:49:00.000+11:002010-10-28T08:49:48.225+11:00I have been busy with sticheries, and am now starting to finish the sampler quilt. Only have the quilting in the outside border to do. Had a creative block, but now it's full steam ahead.<br />
I will try to post more photos soon.<br />
ElaineElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-27591589114704160822010-10-19T08:19:00.000+11:002010-10-19T08:19:56.265+11:00What have I been up to?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4KSMI4eeBVECThPV9Q_9hUkGQ37ieIXTmRjXqj3H_LdbDBdHsxYhBvE0u70zN_ScwBLMrNEnIjGk69Y_ZkX7JdQvpPxuUPj0QZDTXLAVbCzjWa8JiIVfBWAL_0918jCpSUpzuTT3MmCIU/s1600/P1020870.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj4KSMI4eeBVECThPV9Q_9hUkGQ37ieIXTmRjXqj3H_LdbDBdHsxYhBvE0u70zN_ScwBLMrNEnIjGk69Y_ZkX7JdQvpPxuUPj0QZDTXLAVbCzjWa8JiIVfBWAL_0918jCpSUpzuTT3MmCIU/s320/P1020870.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGhHcEysDxWVQ-54CBBGCk_pgQrC_0kClMvtxRlB1M0VDsR-_N2JpwqtvNVIIOil-PIndi4VIAAXTvFtCRR_kWWjQ2E8IsToPXeyecc0HRnc1NgQEL6Eb5vQ6j6OG_v7uys93Cw75MsHVR/s1600/P1020874.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGhHcEysDxWVQ-54CBBGCk_pgQrC_0kClMvtxRlB1M0VDsR-_N2JpwqtvNVIIOil-PIndi4VIAAXTvFtCRR_kWWjQ2E8IsToPXeyecc0HRnc1NgQEL6Eb5vQ6j6OG_v7uys93Cw75MsHVR/s320/P1020874.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>I have made this quilt for Kim's birthday. I bought the fabric sometime ago, and it was perfect for this quilt.<br />
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This is the first quilt that I have designed the quilting pattern myself. I think that I would not use muti coloured thread next time.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-49046003907044856492010-10-08T07:04:00.000+11:002010-10-08T07:04:34.844+11:00Who's getting the Quilt.I AM. Ian chose these colours. I decided that I would do this quilt in different colours, and as I always tend to go for blues, I thought I would let Ian choose. We are going to have it on our bed. He chose to have a turquoise and orange quilt. However, this is the closest we could get to on the day in the shop. Easier to sleep under I think. I will have to let someone else choose colours if I want to be totally different. Ian and I have much the same taste.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-73208068238223625352010-10-06T13:12:00.000+11:002010-10-06T13:12:53.233+11:00Quilt show<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">More blocks, two more to make then I can put it together. Just lacking in motivation.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsnHXHrVO4-JpQrXvTjAHC0dR7Tgeq1H-7S7jnsFAILdnV5c84COK-xkjWMENk1Y1Yqpw_T0Mv8SGm-8gbefrTta6V0-ynqgjtzVydwTrRormnYMb6V2sYJmqDAP9PdvQdqmCadanlNRAd/s1600/P1020626.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" px="true" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsnHXHrVO4-JpQrXvTjAHC0dR7Tgeq1H-7S7jnsFAILdnV5c84COK-xkjWMENk1Y1Yqpw_T0Mv8SGm-8gbefrTta6V0-ynqgjtzVydwTrRormnYMb6V2sYJmqDAP9PdvQdqmCadanlNRAd/s320/P1020626.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>We went to Cootamundra last weekend, and they had a quilt show at the town hall. There were some fantastic quilts. Ian came too, and he was impressed by the quilts on show. He is all enthused about me making a quilt of an aerial view of Australia, showing the colours of the different areas. We have one of these pictures at home, and he thought if I increased to size to about 2m x 1.7m, it could be pieced with 1" squares.<br />
I am giving it some thought but really don't know where to start. Any ideas?<br />
It is great that he has faith in my ability to pull something like this off. Still, I will need lots of fabric, so I have a good excuse to visit fabric shops. lol<br />
I have finished one of the Quilt aid 2010 blocks, and am well on the way with another one.<br />
Cheers<br />
ElaineElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-43687791107934023362010-09-27T09:57:00.002+10:002010-09-27T10:07:03.601+10:00Only two left to goI have only two blocks to go on the "Hidden Stars" quilt. Thank goodness for that. I am rally not enjoying it. I love how it will look when finished , but am over the piecing. <br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ_gXIIT7oPxMGMKHJ7t0NDoI9lECZtbXeMyF-NmLuWWk8odu1vznGxQz47o1-k2za9SVBLvfnFEYP3_nlV1R_CHxf0D3GM8xVuGofih2DRunBI8f82CVOJhqYTo84f-cilg9h0U0g889Z/s1600/P1020623.JPG"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJ_gXIIT7oPxMGMKHJ7t0NDoI9lECZtbXeMyF-NmLuWWk8odu1vznGxQz47o1-k2za9SVBLvfnFEYP3_nlV1R_CHxf0D3GM8xVuGofih2DRunBI8f82CVOJhqYTo84f-cilg9h0U0g889Z/s320/P1020623.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5521377774322896418" /></a><br />Hi <br /><br />I am into stitcheries at the moment, and have finished one block in the 2010 Quilt Aid Quilt.<br /><br />I will add a picture of that next time.<br /><br />ElaineElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-943769885065306632010-09-15T15:10:00.004+10:002010-09-15T15:32:14.554+10:00Back from Kangaroo Island<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqW2M0mT4qV48pFlm7bLIwfmgasghr8vgaG4hxKCi2gtBqhaadpYNwSznf1vo-omeBD40aR9vGMzgU_daClBxSIyg8OnZ3yXVoM5vgwOPDtU-mJK7CZKqNWePlcCjldW5rX-eMQypqU3di/s1600/Misc+008.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgqW2M0mT4qV48pFlm7bLIwfmgasghr8vgaG4hxKCi2gtBqhaadpYNwSznf1vo-omeBD40aR9vGMzgU_daClBxSIyg8OnZ3yXVoM5vgwOPDtU-mJK7CZKqNWePlcCjldW5rX-eMQypqU3di/s320/Misc+008.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517006717881594498" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMoch5-BVoEwkyfnQPkpYESJEAVbJaJ4CrCvmzSZtiOoS8xhrKPmNoNaexYdAHj5cD1rfcnVLFf9vgwPG5ukyjVqE5yZIExualgrbdWwstPzhoTO2Bu2SBaVMpjYVOgGvp_8ld9zOlp-C/s1600/Misc+007.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOMoch5-BVoEwkyfnQPkpYESJEAVbJaJ4CrCvmzSZtiOoS8xhrKPmNoNaexYdAHj5cD1rfcnVLFf9vgwPG5ukyjVqE5yZIExualgrbdWwstPzhoTO2Bu2SBaVMpjYVOgGvp_8ld9zOlp-C/s320/Misc+007.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5517005222642696610" /></a><br />Well, after 40 hours in the trike covering over 2000NM I am back home. We had a wonderful time and met some lovely people.<br />Before I went I spent the weekend at a sewing retreat. Awesome. Met a lot of interesting people and got a lot of inspiration.<br />Here are a few more blocks of the Hidden Stars quiltElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-681937072041019822010-07-20T07:35:00.006+10:002010-07-20T08:11:44.161+10:00New Class<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxLql4wnMtsNA1OXNZITdN926HQZD-DrELJd59Qwiey0HoYyx4MmxYOjSI8EMox3soS4oRHB6WZR-QBsYe0RSDAm7WdsL0G13_-UlTy19E1iouFsNE2f-PYgpQkeVsRD1JAybMVXUElU_/s1600/P1020615.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495740444613042962" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLxLql4wnMtsNA1OXNZITdN926HQZD-DrELJd59Qwiey0HoYyx4MmxYOjSI8EMox3soS4oRHB6WZR-QBsYe0RSDAm7WdsL0G13_-UlTy19E1iouFsNE2f-PYgpQkeVsRD1JAybMVXUElU_/s320/P1020615.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6PVAKV9_T3FDKm6gjWQyJ-H42NpHEJe7Pda3ZxjqJG3AXz8EKOYXf8LoEqnOjhIoBaT4G6JTpe_Lnjrg-AAPryv0dOdN_19umejIayGhWbx69LBK5tf9hBjvIKzrZIa1JTCqMcSY5rfsV/s1600/P1020614.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495740438172813746" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6PVAKV9_T3FDKm6gjWQyJ-H42NpHEJe7Pda3ZxjqJG3AXz8EKOYXf8LoEqnOjhIoBaT4G6JTpe_Lnjrg-AAPryv0dOdN_19umejIayGhWbx69LBK5tf9hBjvIKzrZIa1JTCqMcSY5rfsV/s320/P1020614.JPG" /></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGqwFTZauU052bZOdLdxhZMhiefcppNTfmUhz3UyhxwSgPrhdpJPg5-G_fuOKxjHO6r0EJjEIWZDEOLj8mrNbMseUEeVZdoXPftoxYG8Tnnu6biY_NZNnGTecshbC2JxTHkBl1n1yazs79/s1600/Misc+003.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495740425869794258" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiGqwFTZauU052bZOdLdxhZMhiefcppNTfmUhz3UyhxwSgPrhdpJPg5-G_fuOKxjHO6r0EJjEIWZDEOLj8mrNbMseUEeVZdoXPftoxYG8Tnnu6biY_NZNnGTecshbC2JxTHkBl1n1yazs79/s320/Misc+003.jpg" /></a><br />I have started a new class, Hidden Stars.<br /><br />I had much more input into choosing the fabrics this time, am more confident.<br /><br />Here are the fabrics<br /><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkpiXxFtQ20IjNe803Ps0Fo936OqyNPFEzbhFPk4DPceU8TGjJN-nH6PyUwc_hz_GHDyyIcHXWrCQM7N-A8jBSP01KVaJTCCTfbsJ9NuJS0GO-DhXWe_pKwNtFFXFRs2HvWeJmtkUVMIg/s1600/P1020608.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495736059018638194" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgrkpiXxFtQ20IjNe803Ps0Fo936OqyNPFEzbhFPk4DPceU8TGjJN-nH6PyUwc_hz_GHDyyIcHXWrCQM7N-A8jBSP01KVaJTCCTfbsJ9NuJS0GO-DhXWe_pKwNtFFXFRs2HvWeJmtkUVMIg/s320/P1020608.JPG" /></a><br /><br /><br />I have cut out the sashing and sashing squares, and made two blocks.<br /><br />Ooops, can't figure out how to put everything in order. You can work it out I'm sure<br /><br />CheersElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-29518392897297247922010-07-19T09:23:00.003+10:002010-07-19T09:36:34.084+10:00Photos<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdV5we7LuNF455Hpqwf9uxOzUsurF1Ve0RL-7JPyidxWxWNoyksO1T9AbiZyRtZGF3ghYfilTf9XLFOwnYZGqNdV02JoU1GLFsR-NNC2jgCd8K5o93TIw3Vae_reG7rGf3KZ_PgjrZjD-K/s1600/P1020610.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdV5we7LuNF455Hpqwf9uxOzUsurF1Ve0RL-7JPyidxWxWNoyksO1T9AbiZyRtZGF3ghYfilTf9XLFOwnYZGqNdV02JoU1GLFsR-NNC2jgCd8K5o93TIw3Vae_reG7rGf3KZ_PgjrZjD-K/s320/P1020610.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495393989168055554" /></a><br /><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikKOM5yWmRat-32SdS-6QG7ivfBXtvxp-Nviuyt9av4arygtEDyS_lM7AdUCkz0RDBskKziPQkAcOl7DzZ2aef45fsNVC9VGYN7IXuN2rsx-E_Wx3yjfOOTCVqYhUw-qA9pWQzfb36x5PC/s1600/P1020611.JPG"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495392510990681106" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikKOM5yWmRat-32SdS-6QG7ivfBXtvxp-Nviuyt9av4arygtEDyS_lM7AdUCkz0RDBskKziPQkAcOl7DzZ2aef45fsNVC9VGYN7IXuN2rsx-E_Wx3yjfOOTCVqYhUw-qA9pWQzfb36x5PC/s320/P1020611.JPG" /></a><br />As promised photos of table runner</div>Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-35253326674417406002010-07-19T07:06:00.002+10:002010-07-19T07:17:53.880+10:00New sewing machineWell so much has happened in the last two weeks.<br /><br />I have been busy with building business, new fittings to choose and the end of the financial year.<br /><br />We run a building business and are currently building a house, which is for sale. This means when choosing tiles, paint colours, carpets etc, I can't chooose what I would like but what would appeal to most people. So hard.<br /><br />I also bought a Janome Memorycraft 6600 sewing machine. It has a built in walking foot and a large throat. I really enjoy quilting on this machine. I have been free motion quilting on my sampler quilt and have only the borders and the hand quilting to go. It looks great from considering I am a beginner.<br /><br />I also made a D9P table runner, I saw the pattern on a blog 'A little of this and a Little of Pat'.<br />I stipple quilted it, need much more practice, but it was alway a practice piece and is pride of place on my table, just because I finished it.<br /><br />I will post pictures later and hope not to leave it so long between posts next time.Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-67883520454412714772010-06-28T07:23:00.002+10:002010-06-28T07:28:17.525+10:00Back AgainHi,<br /><br />Ian & I had a really great weekend, taking Ian's parents to Milton. They have mobility problems, so don't get out much. We went to Mogo Zoo. It was great. Had dinner at a winery.<br /><br />Didn't do any quilting or flying, but did finish a crochet baby blanket.<br /><br />Back home and back to work. End of financial year, so busy busy.<br /><br />I hope to post photos of the new quilt soon<br /><br />ElaineElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-52869768906272359922010-06-21T07:16:00.002+10:002010-06-21T07:22:06.840+10:00Back againHi,<br /><br />Had a great weekend sewing. Finished off a bag, then stitched some of the sashing for the Hidden Stars quillt, cut out some more squares and quilted some more on the Sampler Quilt.<br /><br />I am not that happy with the quilting, but I hope to improve as I go along. I will never get anywhere if I don't just do it. I think I am obsessing a little.<br /><br />This week I will continue to quilt a block at a time and continue to cut out Hidden Stars. When I sort out the camera I will post photos<br /><br />See ya<br />ElaineElainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1311193193432546693.post-81172529595393056562010-06-10T07:14:00.002+10:002010-06-10T07:49:37.909+10:00Full stop<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB6-a1pKbGNiKUPK07g14mrAYEyqFyNbSV3oevutijbyP3z8CnSY6e_QJ2VKEPSYxLbYAbm4mH1D6jLbjp8P-L4ZVHlmfw0ZJok8pShtI_7DhqYkd63l6S7foe9GMik3WDcNsOmylB2byM/s1600/quilts+019.jpg"><img style="TEXT-ALIGN: center; MARGIN: 0px auto 10px; WIDTH: 320px; DISPLAY: block; HEIGHT: 240px; CURSOR: hand" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5480890646001460034" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiB6-a1pKbGNiKUPK07g14mrAYEyqFyNbSV3oevutijbyP3z8CnSY6e_QJ2VKEPSYxLbYAbm4mH1D6jLbjp8P-L4ZVHlmfw0ZJok8pShtI_7DhqYkd63l6S7foe9GMik3WDcNsOmylB2byM/s320/quilts+019.jpg" /></a><br /><div>I came to a full stop with my quilting. Cooper spent the day with me on Tuesday and now I'm off to work and away flying for the long weekend. Never fear, I am taking my hexies with me and should get some knitting done too. </div><div> </div><div>This is the last individual block, next photo will be finished quilt.</div><div> </div><div>I read a blog the other day calling for people to post work in progress. With that in mind I will post my progress on the "hidden Stars" quilt class I am starting next week.</div><div> </div><div>Have a good weekend</div><div> </div><div>Elaine</div>Elainehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14811747805449941774noreply@blogger.com1