Bibs and Bobs

It is wonderful to see beautifully finished projects from classes and I was very pleased to receive an email with this photo of Lesleigh's "All Points" cushion which she began at a Mini Quilt Workshop at Cairns Craft Centre.

I found some time this week to make a couple more Farmers Wife blocks which now brings my block count to 44.

I also managed a couple of tarts for the "Pies and Tarts" quilt
and in between I have been machine quilting a shop quilt that I promised Peter way too long ago.

On Saturday night we helped to celebrate Heather's 60th birthday and you might have guessed that the colour theme for the party was purple.  Heather was one of the first customers to come through the door when Peter and I opened Cairns Craft Centre over 15 years ago and we were delighted to be able to join her for this momentous occasion.

While we were at the party I spotted a lovely signature quilt given as a present to celebrate the arrival of Heather's brand new grandson.  Each block was signed by members of the family and I thought this was a lovely idea.

Till next time
Frances










Comments

Sue said…
Lovely show & tell. I love the cushion. What a lovely block and so nice in two colours.
May 28, 2012 at 12:57 PM
LuAnn said…
Love the pies and tarts blocks. By the way, I just saw your bed runner pattern in the Australian Patchwork & Quilting magazine. It is really hard to find that magazine here. Congratulations on a beautiful pattern!
May 29, 2012 at 2:38 PM
Linda said…
Thank you again Frances for sharing the work of other ladies you have around you. Lesleigh's cushion is perfectly stitched!! I love your FW blocks and the P&T's as well. Congratulations also to your friend Heather albeit a tad late. Looks like a great night out. Cheers.
May 30, 2012 at 11:48 AM
Kathy said…
I love your Famer wife blocks and your blocks where the family signed!! I would love for you to join me at www.sewcraftykathy.blogspot.com
June 1, 2012 at 9:27 AM
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