The week that was!

Some weeks just seem to disappear in a haze and I have been sitting here thinking about what I actually achieved last week while the wet season just droned on.  Surprisingly, the rain seemed to stop by royal decree on Saturday and the sun shone on Prince William who paid a quick visit to the cyclone affected areas of the Far North before flying on the South East of the State.

Well I finished Block 12 - "Louisiana" of the Civil War Quilt -

"Louisiana" - Block 12 CWQ
and now I have twelve finished blocks.
CWQ Quilt - Blocks 1 - 12

I also finished the machine quilting on a project for a future publication and that has now been parcelled up and sent South - something else to cross off the "To Do" list. 

 I thought I would also include in this post a few more of Kathy's mug mats - these really are addictive.

Till next time
Frances

Comments

susis quilts said…
dear frances,i love the coloursheme of your cwb blocks,have a nice week,susi
March 22, 2011 at 2:21 AM
Sue said…
Your Civil War blocks are looking great. Hope we get to see what has been sent south.
Sue
March 22, 2011 at 5:54 AM
Linda said…
The blocks are all lovely Frances, and will make up into a superb quilt I'm sure. The one being quilted looks interesting, and I'm sure will be a hit when published.
March 22, 2011 at 12:00 PM
Elyte said…
Your blocks look lovely all together, I am enjoying those blues and reds all together. Those dimensional mug rugs look wonderful. Yes, time does seem to move along much too quickly.
March 22, 2011 at 10:05 PM
Radka said…
I do love the fabrics in your Civil War Quilt, Frances:))
March 22, 2011 at 10:30 PM
Karen said…
I just finished my CW Louisiana block last night, but I haven't posted it yet.
Your Civil War blocks look wonderful! What a great collection of rug mugs you have! :0)
March 25, 2011 at 10:53 PM
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