Blocks and new treasures

I love making blocks and have succumbed to Barbara Brackman's "Austen Album Quilt" block of the week and here are my first four blocks
"Austen Album Quilt" Blocks 1 to 4
I have also finished the latest block for the "Threads of Memory" BOM and here are the four blocks I have made so far
"Threads of Memory" Blocks 1 to 4

Anyone would think it was my birthday or Christmas as some lovely gifts have come my way recently including this exquisitely crocheted beaded doily.
and of course to add to the owl collection there is this lovely felt applique which is now hanging in the studio with other owls to keep it company.
My thimble collection had been rather neglected of late so I was absolutely thrilled to receive these lovely additions and don't you just love the owl on the thimble in the centre.

Till next time
Frances




Comments

Janet said…
Your blocks are lovely!
April 29, 2014 at 3:13 AM
Susan said…
I love the blues in the Austen Album blocks- very pretty! And your thimble collection is growing.
April 29, 2014 at 6:04 AM
Razzle Dazzle Quilter said…
Love those Austen album blocks. Is that a freeBOM?

very cute thimbles, I spotted the kiwi. Is the owl one form NZ too? I wondered with the paua shell trim?

Cheers

Linda
April 29, 2014 at 7:32 AM
Karen said…
Block block sets are lovely. Beautiful work. And very different colour ways.
May 1, 2014 at 1:46 PM
Dianne said…
I love your first album blocks Frances. Good on you for taking it on.
May 3, 2014 at 6:43 PM
Shirley said…
Lovely new projects Frances and gifts are always welcome. Lucky you. I owe you a few emails.x
May 4, 2014 at 1:14 AM
Jen said…
Hi ! Frances, The Austen blocks are lovely .I think the fabrics are lovely together and also I just love stars so threads of memory blocks are beautiful.Nice gifts!!
May 6, 2014 at 10:47 PM
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