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Saturday 30 June 2007

Eight to go...

It has been nearly a week since my last post, and it has been a week mostly spent at work. I’ve been preparing for a lecture I’m giving at a conference in Leeds in July, this has taken more time than anticipated, and there has not been much time for sewing or for blogging. But last night and this evening I have taken some time off to work a bit on my SBS. Let me present: E4 – Indiana Rose; L2 – Mother’s favourite; M7 - New Mexico; M4 – Jack in the Box; M8 – Dogtooth Violet; and M2 – Wild Goose Chase:



I resorted to raw edge appliqué on the E4 – I think it turned out ok. The other patterns are originally foundation paper piecing – not one scrap of paper touched my fabric :o) Now there is only eight more blocks to do, and the SBS top can be sewn together – yey!!! Some of the blocks are suitable for hand piecing, so if I have time I’ll bring them as a carry on project over the summer.

Which brings me to my last announcement tonight: this will (probably) be my last post for a while seeing as I’m leaving for the summer house on Monday and from there to England on Thursday. So I wish you a great couple of weeks and welcome back for news from me in about two weeks time.

Hugs from
Anne Ida

18 comments:

Anonymous said...

How does she find the time? Of course, her photo is telling, a star in the middle and her attention in four directions (at least). And besides she is a Scorpio. See you on Monday.
Anonymous me? No, just Dad.

meggie said...

How nice to 'meet' your Dad!
The blocks are just lovely. I love the colours. Enjoy your time away, & look forward to hearing you soon.

Elaine Adair said...

These are just beautiful! Lovely colors and skillfully done.

Have fun on your holiday.

~Bren~ said...

Your SBS blocks are gorgeous!! Hope you have a wonderful holiday and plenty of time to stitch those hand pieced blocks.

Chookyblue...... said...

like the blocks....have a nice time away.....will miss you....

May Britt said...

Enjoy your summer vacation. Let's hope for warm sunny weather and a lot of sewing out in the sunshine.

Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum said...

Looking great as usual, I really love the bottom left, it is stunning, Tracey

Tracey @ozcountryquiltingmum said...

Good luck with the holiday and England!

Rose Johnston said...

How sweet ur Dad left a comment!!! Ur blocks looks fantastic and only 8 more to go!! and no paper piecing, u go girl!!!
I love the Lancaster Rose, the applique looks great!!
Take care on ur trip, u know Ill miss u my friend (ull prob come home to an inbox full of emails from me lol)
Hugs xxx

Leigh said...

How fantastic only eight more to go.
Have a lovely holiday.

Unknown said...

Yessss only 8 more to go. Hope you have a nice trip.

Wendy said...

Great looking blocks, well done!
Have a wonderful relaxing time on your holiday.

Darlene said...

Enjoy the summer house and a little respite! We'll wait here!
:-)

Anonymous said...

Wow, Per Arvid I am sooo impressed. Your quilts are amazing!!!
Solbjorn

Tone Yvonne said...

Hi Anne Ida.

Love that your dad left a note :O)
Have a wonderful holiday and good luck with the lecture!!!

See you at the other end =O)

Hugs, Tone yvonne

Susan said...

Your quilt is looking so wonderful.

Elin said...

Hei, eg prøver meg på ein kommentar på norsk. Eg er så imponert over ting du syr, du er jo reine eksperten! Eg les også Elm Creek-bøkene, og er fasinert av dei. Vil du anbefale å laste ned programmet for å få tak i mønstrene til SBS? Eg er litt usikker på korleis det vil verke inn på maskina mi. Takknemleg for svar!

Jo Raines said...

I love these blocks--they're in my favorite pallette. Also, lucky you getting to travel around. Hope your travels are safe.