Lots of stitching.

I am back working on a number of stitching projects.

Here is the beginning of block two of Garden of Friendship.  The black is the basting that is attaching the wadding to the fabric.  Loving the cuteness of these blocks. 8 1/2 to go...

The manager of my local patchwork shop said that I had as long as needed to finish the blocks as long as they were as pretty as the first one.  Same colours are being used so I guess they will be the same.

Here is another stitched strip ready for a new pincushion.  Cannot wait to sew some fabric on this one.  Have to wait and see what I need for my bag before I can use this orange piece.

I have also begun the stitching on my Red Home back, number 2.  The background fabric is as orange as the strip above but my flash wasn't working too well so it looks quite washed out.  This weekend I am going to cut the fabric to use for this bag and then I can make the pin cushion again.

I have also found some traced designs for  a candle holder mat and some coasters for Christmas.  I am going to be finishing these off for my 1 Xmas Item a Month project.

I am off to Sydney on Wednesday, for the night so I need to pack my university readings as Friday is the start of my studying again.

My aim is to complete a Masters in Education Leadership/ Masters of Religious Education.  This will only take me 3 years!!!!!
I have already completed two Religion units at Masters level last time I studied.  The degree enables me to lead in a Catholic school, if that is what I would like to do...

FNwF

Friday night was a very productive night

1. Finished tracing the Nine blocks for the Friendship quilt I am stitching (will post updates when I begin)

2. Finished my Stirch-a-Long March project- SKOW pin cushion

3. Traced another pin cushion design. (This will be added to my Birthday Love Stash box)

4. Traced the stitchery for my True Friends Tote bag. You may remember I gave my bag away.

5. I began stitching the pin cushion design. It is an orange background and I am using blue thread. ( I wanted to test it out so when I stitch the bag I will be right with colour choice. I think it works.)

What did you work in last night?

 Go see Cheryll at Gone Stitchin' to see what other ladies sewed.
Thank you Cheryll for hosting such an amazing event.

SKOW & New project

Started working on my SKOW pin cushion stitching. I know it is early but would like to get it done.

Good news I am helping out the local patchwork by stitching blocks for a block of the month they are wanting to do. I am very excited.

Anthea's Prize has arrived

How excited was I to return from a four day trip to Cobar and Bourke to have a parcel waiting for me.

My winning prize from Anthea. Her blog can be found HERE.

This is what I won.

Thank you Anthea you are so generous.

Silent Saturday

Today the girls were visited by their father. He has not come to see them since April. So I didn't go back to the show today I ended up being very busy.

I visited the local patchwork shop and bought some contrasting blacks to help me finish my bag.

I mowed my lawns as they were in need of it.

I did some housework.

I also stitched together a hexagon pin cushion. I found the pattern on the Internet. I think it is so cute.

I then spent the main part of the afternoon sewing my Black and White Bag Swap bag. I love the final product but won't be sharing the pictures until I have sent it off and hear that it had arrived. I will provide a sneak pic iofnit for now.