Friday, February 17, 2012

Last Post

Hi there to all you blogger friends

I have moved my blog to a new location and I am hoping you will join me there.

stitchshed.blogspot.com

Thank you again for following me - I hope to be making a new journey with my quilting and crafting to share in blogland.

Linda

Monday, February 06, 2012

A selection of quilts, large and small made by me.
I set myself a challenge this year - to use up as much of my stash as I can including the offcuts or leftovers from other quilts.  Therefore, my next quilt will be known as the "scrap quilt challenge".  This quilt will be constructed of 2 1/2" squares in the centre and I plan to add an appliqued border.  This quilt will be handstitched from start to finish so let's see how long it takes!  


First view of my scrap quilt challenge...


I have started already and this is how far I have got. Once you get started it just grows and grows. 

I have also been very busy this week and finished my lap quilt for the first of my two charities this year. The charities will raffle the quilts to raise funds for their cause.  The first is Bury parish council raising money for a childrens playground in their village and the second is the residents activities fund for Hilton Park (Nursing home). 

The quilt reminds me of a picnic come summer table cloth so I am going to call it the picnic quilt. Here are a few photos of the finished product.  What do you think?



 Well, bye for now - happy quilting in this cold weather.