Sunday Stitchers

There were all sorts of wonderful projects for us to ooh and aah over this morning when the Sunday Stitchers gathered at Cairns Craft Centre.  Heather, a very proud grandmother, had just finished this quilt top using the Dr Seuss fabric range
and also this wonderful doona cover for her grandson.
Heather has also caught the Farmers Wife bug and in her spare time has whipped up these lovely blocks.
Jenny, who has also joined the FW club, has been stitching up a storm with her blocks all with fabric from her stash.  

Kay always does amazing things and lately she has been very much into making bags of all descriptions.  First up was this stunning clutch style
plus a lovely sewing holdall with an embroidered lid and in the background you can see a lovely handbag.

Kay has also been stitching these amazing kaleidoscope blocks 
which have all been very cleverly cut from this fabric.

Till next time
Frances










Comments

Susan said…
Love the Kaleidoscope blocks! How clever!
May 7, 2012 at 6:21 AM
Linda said…
My goodness, Frances, your ladies have been busy, and all such pretty work. Love the Dr Seuss quilt!!

The Kaleidoscope blocks are amazing, all so different, taken from different areas in the fabric. Who would have thought the print would stitch up so well.

Thank you for always sharing the work this group does. I look forward to it. Cheers, and hope your week is productive.
May 7, 2012 at 12:19 PM
Elyte said…
A lovely variety for show and tell this week. And just a reminder to me to finish off my FW blocks. And just by coincidence, I did a kaleidoscope workshop last weekend but I think that my fabric choice could have been a bit more dramatic. Kay's look fabulous.
May 9, 2012 at 10:07 AM
Joy V said…
Frances, your Sunday stitchers never fail to impress. They do such lovely work.
May 10, 2012 at 9:25 PM
Jen said…
Hello Frances, Your Sunday girl's quilts are amazing. They are all so different in design and colours. Thanks for shareing their work. I enjoy seeing what they are doing.
May 11, 2012 at 8:55 PM
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