I feel like I'm starting to make headway with some sewing. This week has seen the finish of the Hopscotch quilt top.
There are some good points
and not so good points,
but overall I'm really happy with the way this has turned out. Next I need to make the backing.
I also needed a quick finish and to play with some fabric.
Sorry about the huge gaps between photos, blogger is not playing nice today.
There's a little fishy courtesy of Susan. A scrap of fabric I received in a swap, and I used a couple of scraps that I had on hand, including Anna Maria Horner, Aneela Hooey, and Sweetwater.
There are some good points
and not so good points,
but overall I'm really happy with the way this has turned out. Next I need to make the backing.
I also needed a quick finish and to play with some fabric.
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| the front |
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| the back |
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| That stitching is not as wonky as it looks here. |
Sorry about the huge gaps between photos, blogger is not playing nice today.
There's a little fishy courtesy of Susan. A scrap of fabric I received in a swap, and I used a couple of scraps that I had on hand, including Anna Maria Horner, Aneela Hooey, and Sweetwater.
The Hopscotch quilt top has come together very nicely, it is going to be a lovely quilit....really love those pink points :)
ReplyDeleteYay! Sewing is happening in paradise. The move is officially over.
ReplyDeleteLovely work Marg, those points look fine to me! Nothing like instant gratification to keep the soul at peace......... love the needlebook!
ReplyDeleteAbsolutely lovely Marg. The materials you've chosen are fantastic but the best one is the lovely pink in the stars. It really pops.
ReplyDeleteGlad you're back into it, I've missed your lovely quilts. You have a great eye for colour.
cheers
Woo hoo! Hopscotch looks great! I had a few funny points too, but nothing in life is perfect so I left them :-)
ReplyDeleteLove both those projects! I wish ihad the time to really get back on the bike at the moment!
ReplyDeleteThe quilt is just lovely! I love the little fish too! You always make such wonderful things. I love all the fabrics you choose!
ReplyDeleteGreat quilt top. Love the design and the fabrics.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful Hopscotch quilt and you did very well with your points (even the ones you think aren't that good, still make the grade in my view). Well done!
ReplyDeleteIt is so nice to see you sewing, the quilt and the needle book are both lovely.
ReplyDeleteHi Marg, glad to see you getting back into it, I love the hopscotch quilt it looks fabulous, what fabric line did you use? Love the needlecase, Splashy the fish is very cute! x
ReplyDeletelooks stunning, so bright and fresh... cute needlecase too. happy to see you stitching again
ReplyDeleteSo...you still have my address? Feel free to ship both items my way. :)
ReplyDeleteLook at you go! Nice work on the hopscotch, even the bad points ain't so bad. Now on to your favourite part, quilting and binding ;)
ReplyDeleteNice riding! Love the hopscotch quilt. Love the quick project with the hand stitching. What kind of thread do you use for your hand stitching?
ReplyDeleteCan we safely say that all the boxes are unpacked! Sorry, I shouldn't mention it! Anyway, Hopscotch is fabulous! And what a cute little needlebook! Did you follow a tutorial?
ReplyDeleteFabulous quilt and I adore the little needle case.
ReplyDeleteHopscotch is gorgeous, also love the wee needlecase.
ReplyDeleteWoohoo, You've got that sewing machine humming away.. Congratulations on a wonderful top finish, I really like the fabrics you chose for the pattern. That needle book is the cutest!!
ReplyDeleteno blogger can be a real naughty boy sometimes can't he - I feel your pain, they are going thru so many changes, their platform is a bit touchy sometimes! But we got the idea, the photos are fantastic - such great skills you have me lady!! :) Annie (Kate)
ReplyDeleteWell really, how do you expect to keep things straight when you're riding a bike all over them? ;o)
ReplyDeleteHopscotch is wonderful - I think only a few dodgy points in this quilt is a result! There be a lot if it was mine!
ReplyDeleteLovely finish... I adore the pattern and your color choices. I bought the pattern too but can't seem to find the motivation to start it. Then I see yous and I just want to kick myself into making it :) your little needlebook is sweet. Cute little fish.
ReplyDeleteI think we all have good points and bad points. Some of my seams are woefully out at times. It all adds to the charm of the piece or so I tell myself.
ReplyDeleteHopscotch looks freaking fabulous girl! Seriously gorgeous.
And I like that little needle book too. Im too lazy to fussy cut anything....
Hopscotch is gorgeous! Love all those beautiful brights you used. Very fun needle book. Glad the sewing is starting to gel again.
ReplyDeleteOh, finishes are so stimulating! Love the Hopskotch quilt and your little fabric play. Is that a book cover or needle keep? Hard to gauge the size from the photo.
ReplyDeleteI love the hopscotch pattern, Marg and I love the fabrics you have used in both projects.
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