Show and Tell

I have been spending more time on the computer than I prefer lately so have fallen behind with blogging but here is a quick catch up.  My design "Hampton Court" has been revisited as a project in a special magazine "Patchwork Keepsakes".  This quilt was inspired after a visit to Hampton Court Palace in 2009 and a walk around their magnificent rose gardens.

Now for some show and tell from the Sunday Stitchers and first up is Kathy's wonderful apple core quilt -

Jenny had a couple of quilts to show us - this lovely one had some very useful tips and a nice bright table centre


Linda's version of "Mary Mary Quite Contrary" has reached the final border stage and is looking stunning with the deep blue feature fabric.

and Helen has been very busy making some dolls.

To finish off I couldn't resist showing this lovely Blue Ulysses butterfly which visited our garden the other day.


Till next time
Frances







Comments

Shirley said…
I have been spending too much time on the computer too and my blog appeared on the side as I read your post and it said 4weeks ago was my last post. Must do something about it. Lovely show and tell. You have such clever ladies.
April 16, 2013 at 2:30 PM
Karen said…
Great to see that lovely quilt of yours popping up again!
Your Sunday Stitchers look like a very productive group.
And the butterfly is beautiful!!
April 16, 2013 at 9:10 PM
Maureen said…
Congrats on your design being revisited. I always enjoy seeing the variety of quilts shared by the Sunday Stitchers. Thanks for the update.
April 18, 2013 at 12:17 PM
Anonymous said…
Those Sunday Stitchers are a productive bunch - great work as always. And I loved the butterfly...
April 19, 2013 at 7:17 AM
Elyte said…
Your Hampton Court quilt is lovely and has a very English flavour.
Your Sunday stitchers always have a great variety of beautiful work.
April 19, 2013 at 8:18 PM
Jen said…
I enjoy seeing the Sunday Stitchers projects and Apple Core is lovely colours, The ladies are very talented. The dolls are cute. Lovely blue butterfly in your garden.
April 21, 2013 at 11:32 PM
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