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Hexagons and octagons at Sunday Stitching

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I just found these photos in my camera taken at the last meeting of the Sunday Stitchers and a very happy and industrious group they were. Sunday Stitchers at Cairns Craft Centre There were some amazing projects such as this vibrant and rich hexagon quilt that Deborah was working on.  Jacqui has finished her amazing yellow and black octagon quilt. I couldn't resist including this photo of a very happy baby Jude with the Hungary Caterpillar quilt made by Peter and quilted by me. Till next time Frances

Quilts - old and new

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This Hungary Caterpillar quilt was designed and pieced by Peter and machine quilted by me so is a joint effort. You can read more about Peter making this quilt  here  when he was inspired to do so by his grandchildren and has been waiting for the right opportunity to finish it - the arrival of Jude in March. "Hungary Caterpillar" designed and pieced by Peter Leate Today I had lots of fun sorting through and airing some of my quilts.  My quilts are usually divided into categories of those that are currently working and then the ones that are resting and these can usually be found layered on the spare bed. In amongst these quilts was this little Welsh quilt - a cutter with some cute applique added at a much later date (no doubt to hide some damage).  I purchased it when we were in Wales in 2009 from Jen Jones' amazing shop to add to my interesting small quilt collection.  The back of the quilt showing some of the hand stitching. Till next ti...