In the Studio

There are a lot of distractions in the studio at the moment which means I haven't had enough time to truly focus on all the Christmas quilt projects and decorations I had envisaged creating.  I added a few decorations around me so that I don't lose sight of what is only just over a week away and I really must get out and do some shopping and write my Christmas cards.

What I have been doing is playing with these fabrics and making some exciting new quilt projects for classes happening at Cairns Craft Centre in Term 1, 2012.

While checking around a few blogs I did find a link to Jenneke and her wonderful blog Building Houses from Scraps where you get to make a quilt in 2012 with 365 3" house blocks plus one larger one.  That is a block for every day of the year - how cute is that.  I just had to register and only hope I can keep up with everything else that is going on but I am always tempted by blocks with houses.

Till next time
Frances

Comments

Susan said…
I've always wanted to make a house quilt, but I don't know about 365 of them!! And 3"!! I'll enjoy watching yours I think! Take care! S
December 16, 2011 at 6:14 AM
Radka said…
Oh, this happens to me every year, the last minute panic! But Christmas will come!
December 16, 2011 at 6:55 AM
Jenny said…
365 tiny house blocks! No way could I cope with that. Do keep us updated on your progress.
December 16, 2011 at 10:49 AM
Linda said…
I just love your green metal skeleton tree Frances, so nice and neat!! The upcoming class looks interesting. I am not a great lover of 'house blocks', but have done one large quilt. I just could not hack one a day. Good luck with it. Cheers, and have a good week.
December 16, 2011 at 11:09 AM
Shirley said…
I am tempted to join you Frances, all those little houses would be a great way to use up some of that stockpile of scraps that keep on growing.
December 17, 2011 at 6:41 AM
Sue said…
Wow Frances - 3" houses.And,I thought I was mad doing my NI quilt!
Hopefully back to blog land now after a couple of months off.
Have a great Christmas
Kind wishes from Sue
December 18, 2011 at 10:33 AM
Maureen said…
Thanks for sharing what you've been up to. I was tempted by the house blocks, too, but I know I won't keep up with it. Merry Christmas!
December 23, 2011 at 9:50 AM
CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS said…
Hello Frances,

I found your lovely blog through Linda's. Your Wire tree is soooooooooooooooooooooo lovely and all the owls are soooooooo unique and beautiful. May I ask you what the "Offical" name of your wee "yellow Buzzy Bee" is called. I have never seen one like it. It is just tooooooooooooo wonderful. Merry Christmas to you and your family. Hugs Judy
December 23, 2011 at 11:05 PM
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