My February UFO Challenge

Remember I told you about the American Patchwork & Quilting UFO Challenge in this post?

I figured it wouldn’t hurt to try and challenge myself to finish, or at least progress further on 12 projects, rather than give myself the near impossible task of attacking ALL my UFOs in 2015.

Thanks to A.P. & Q., my list was written and I worked diligently on number 4 project, which was randomly drawn out for January, and we all know how that ended up don’t we?  (if you don’t, check back here to find out).

February’s challenge has been drawn and it’s…..

via Fee

my Delightful Stars Quilt-a-Long BOM that I started with Michele last year but went wayside somewhere along the way.

It’s funny because I’ve been looking at some of those blocks I’ve had on my design wall as I was putting together Christmas Blessings and thinking, “I really should get back onto these!”  Isn’t it weird how it works out sometimes?  I have the first six blocks done so another ten to go plus borders and other bits and pieces….maybe not a finish this month but……

….you can expect to see some progress on this gorgeous quilt.

What will you be working on?

xox Sugary hugs :o)

**PS….dont forget to enter my Grow Your Blog 2015 competition by commenting on THIS post for a chance to win two of my patterns.  This will be drawn on Feb 15th, my time….good luck!

FNSI draw and what I got up to……

Was Friday night REALLY 3 nights ago????  Gee that goes fast……but I can see we’ve all got lots done…isn’t sewing with friends fantastic motivation??  I absolutely love it! My plans went on hold a bit as my son started uni today and informed me on Friday night he ‘needed’ a pencil-case right there and then…..so…..what does a stitcher do? Yep, you got it, I made him one……. nothing flash, very simple and quite manly, and he loves it….and because I’ve used pellon between the lining and the cover, his mates even think he’s lucky because when lectures are ‘boring’,  he can use it as a pillow!!!!!!     BOYS!!!!! www.clipartguide.com I also got to try out Susan’s method of making “Perfect” flying geese, and I must admit…..it’s my new favourite way of making them!!!!  A brief overview…… I trimmed them down after this step and added them to the other elements of the block to get this…….. See what I mean about perfect flying geese EVERY time!!!!!  If you want to get the full instructions for perfecting your flying geese Susan’s way, go to her blog HERE.   This is the 5th block in my Delightful Stars QAL with Michele over at Quilting Gallery.  I also took the next step and added the sashing between 4 of the 5 blocks and  this is the result…… I’m loving this QAL and it’s helping perfect my points beyond belief…Michele’s instructions are really great…..head on over if you want to join along. I also managed a bit more stitching on this Smee Designs beauty…. It’s such a fun one……granny’s really rockin’ those fluffy slippers!!!!!! I’ve got a couple of other things I MUST get done but that’s just going to have to wait……..I know you’re all eagerly anticipating the draw for Friday night’s TWO winners!!  Well, Mr RNG offered his help again and here is what he said….. Our winners for this month are Christine over @ MacDonald’s Patch and Mary K @ 13 Insane Penguins and Squirrels (don’t you just love that name???)  Both ladies were very busy on Friday night and if you’re an owl lover, Mary has a  great link to the cutest little owls….pop on over and take a look. Congratulations ladies……just drop me an email with your addresses and I’ll send your prizes (which I just know you’re going to love) out to you. And don’t forget to go back HERE and see what everyone else got up to on Friday night….we had a blast! xox Sugary hugs :o)

FNSI draw and what I got up to……

Was Friday night REALLY 3 nights ago????  Gee that goes fast……but I can see we’ve all got lots done…isn’t sewing with friends fantastic motivation??  I absolutely love it!

My plans went on hold a bit as my son started uni today and informed me on Friday night he ‘needed’ a pencil-case right there and then…..so…..what does a stitcher do?

Yep, you got it, I made him one…….

nothing flash, very simple and quite manly, and he loves it….and because I’ve used pellon between the lining and the cover, his mates even think he’s lucky because when lectures are ‘boring’,  he can use it as a pillow!!!!!!     BOYS!!!!!

www.clipartguide.com

I also got to try out Susan’s method of making “Perfect” flying geese, and I must admit…..it’s my new favourite way of making them!!!!  A brief overview……

I trimmed them down after this step and added them to the other elements of the block to get this……..

See what I mean about perfect flying geese EVERY time!!!!!  If you want to get the full instructions for perfecting your flying geese Susan’s way, go to her blog HERE.   This is the 5th block in my Delightful Stars QAL with Michele over at Quilting Gallery.  I also took the next step and added the sashing between 4 of the 5 blocks and  this is the result……

I’m loving this QAL and it’s helping perfect my points beyond belief…Michele’s instructions are really great…..head on over if you want to join along.

I also managed a bit more stitching on this Smee Designs beauty….

It’s such a fun one……granny’s really rockin’ those fluffy slippers!!!!!!

I’ve got a couple of other things I MUST get done but that’s just going to have to wait……..I know you’re all eagerly anticipating the draw for Friday night’s TWO winners!! 

Well, Mr RNG offered his help again and here is what he said…..

Our winners for this month are

Christine over @ MacDonald’s Patch

and

Mary K @ 13 Insane Penguins and Squirrels (don’t you just love that name???) 

Both ladies were very busy on Friday night and if you’re an owl lover, Mary has a  great link to the cutest little owls….pop on over and take a look.

Congratulations ladies……just drop me an email with your addresses and I’ll send your prizes (which I just know you’re going to love) out to you.

And don’t forget to go back HERE and see what everyone else got up to on Friday night….we had a blast!

xox Sugary hugs :o)

A Weekend of stitching fun

I thought I’d catch up on my blocks for the Delightful Stars QAL so on Saturday, between hanging out piles of washing, I worked on blocks 2, 3 and 4 using the luscious French General “Josephine”. Sunday was spend working on this teeny weeny paper pieced project which is well on it’s way to becoming a badge for my secret partner on the bus trip at Lets Get Stitched in Melbourne in a few weeks time!  *eek*  I’m getting a bit excited!!!!…. Can you see how tiny it is???…my pin is there to reference its size for you…see what I mean about teeny???? (but oh, what fun it was to make!)  And yes, it is totally finished now but I can’t show you exactly how I finished it or or it will no longer be a surprise for my secret partner!!!!!  I found the free pattern which I pinned to my Pinterest page HERE if you’d like to try one for yourself! If you haven’t already seen it……I got a big surprise from Larissa on Saturday when she texted me a photo just like this one….. ..so I had to go and buy myself a copy because, can you see???…..My ‘Give Thanks” wall-hanging is featured on the cover of the latest Inspiring Country Threads….I had to pinch myself…..so excited!!! and I‘m sharing the limelight with two esteemed  designing buddies….Jenny of Elefantz and Michelle Ridgeway of Rag Tag Stitchin’.  If you’re not in Australia and can’t get a hold of the pattern, it is for sale in my Craftsy shop…..just click on the link in my sidebar. Before I finish….I just want to share with you what my gorgeous man organised for me on Valentine’s Day… …lunch out, and when we got there, on our table were roses, some yummy chocolates (burp), and a dancing doggy wearing the most flattering sunglasses (wish they were in my size!)  Isn’t he a honey????  (and the dog too!!!) I’m off to pack up some goodies to take with me to my favourite day of the fortnight….sewing day with the Girls!!!!!  It’s at Jenny’s place tomorrow and I just can’t wait! xox Sugary hugs :o)

A Weekend of stitching fun

I thought I’d catch up on my blocks for the Delightful Stars QAL so on Saturday, between hanging out piles of washing, I worked on blocks 2, 3 and 4 using the luscious French General “Josephine”.

Sunday was spend working on this teeny weeny paper pieced project which is well on it’s way to becoming a badge for my secret partner on the bus trip at Lets Get Stitched in Melbourne in a few weeks time!  *eek*  I’m getting a bit excited!!!!….

Can you see how tiny it is???…my pin is there to reference its size for you…see what I mean about teeny???? (but oh, what fun it was to make!)  And yes, it is totally finished now but I can’t show you exactly how I finished it or or it will no longer be a surprise for my secret partner!!!!!  I found the free pattern which I pinned to my Pinterest page HERE if you’d like to try one for yourself!

If you haven’t already seen it……I got a big surprise from Larissa on Saturday when she texted me a photo just like this one…..

..so I had to go and buy myself a copy because, can you see???…..My ‘Give Thanks” wall-hanging is featured on the cover of the latest Inspiring Country Threads….I had to pinch myself…..so excited!!! and I‘m sharing the limelight with two esteemed  designing buddies….Jenny of Elefantz and Michelle Ridgeway of Rag Tag Stitchin’.  If you’re not in Australia and can’t get a hold of the pattern, it is for sale in my Craftsy shop…..just click on the link in my sidebar.

Before I finish….I just want to share with you what my gorgeous man organised for me on Valentine’s Day…

…lunch out, and when we got there, on our table were roses, some yummy chocolates (burp), and a dancing doggy wearing the most flattering sunglasses (wish they were in my size!)  Isn’t he a honey????  (and the dog too!!!)

I’m off to pack up some goodies to take with me to my favourite day of the fortnight….sewing day with the Girls!!!!!  It’s at Jenny’s place tomorrow and I just can’t wait!

xox Sugary hugs :o)

A quick catchup

Just a quick catchup as I've noticed my posts are getting further apart!!!  You know I've been working on a secret project for an upcoming edition if a magazine???... Well it's finished but I still can't show you.....yet!   Suffice to say I'm at the dreaded pattern writing stage....bluuuugh!!!!

That will continue when I get home.... At the moment I'm sitting in the doctor's surgery waiting for DS to have a mole cut out of his face!!!  Routine stuff...so all is good!

But I can show you something I've been working on....my first block in Michele's Delightful Stars Quilt-a-long.  

I've decided this is going to be THE one to commemorate my Mum's passing 25 years ago this year to cancer!!  After all, it's a gorgeous design and the fabric is French General "Josephine"...which was mum's name.... I've been waiting for just the right idea to come along and Mum was (and still is) my absolute star... I think there's a sign there... Don't you?? 

You can find info about this gorgeous design over at Quilting Gallery. 

Sugary hugs 

Xox Wendyb :o)

A quick catchup

Just a quick catchup as I've noticed my posts are getting further apart!!!  You know I've been working on a secret project for an upcoming edition if a magazine???... Well it's finished but I still can't show you.....yet!   Suffice to say I'm at the dreaded pattern writing stage....bluuuugh!!!!

That will continue when I get home.... At the moment I'm sitting in the doctor's surgery waiting for DS to have a mole cut out of his face!!!  Routine stuff...so all is good!

But I can show you something I've been working on....my first block in Michele's Delightful Stars Quilt-a-long.  

I've decided this is going to be THE one to commemorate my Mum's passing 25 years ago this year to cancer!!  After all, it's a gorgeous design and the fabric is French General "Josephine"...which was mum's name.... I've been waiting for just the right idea to come along and Mum was (and still is) my absolute star... I think there's a sign there... Don't you?? 

You can find info about this gorgeous design over at Quilting Gallery. 

Sugary hugs 

Xox Wendyb :o)

Blog Hoppers Prize Draw

Yikes……the day is nearly over……and I haven’t consulted with Mr RNG yet…..that’s what happens when you’re in the midst of writing a pattern for a new design…..aargh!!!!   Sneaky peak ahead…….   Never mind…….you’ll be able to see all of the design in an upcoming edition of Patchwork & Stitching magazine AND for those of you who can’t easily access P & S, I will be posting the design on Craftsy soon enough!  *Yippeeeee* I’ve also been busy making some birthday gifties for Barb in our Monday sewing group….. a sweet little family of gathered storage baskets…… that nestle together like a little family!!!!!!    taaaaawwwww!!!! Barb thought they were just lovely…..and found a use for them straight away…… ….and even Jen thought they were a bit  “Ooh-la-la-parlez-vouz-francais???” !! Designed by the lovely mother and daughter duo, Lisa and Sarah, from A Spoonful Of Sugar, you can find the free pattern for them HERE Well……here’s what you’ve been waiting for…..the winners of the Blog Hoppers Party……. But before I do………I must say a very special thanks to Michele of Quilting Gallery for hosting the blog hop.  If you haven’t been to her site before, it’s well worth a look…I highly recommend it! And also, many apologies…..I was overwhelmed with over 100 responses and comments on my blog post……and all the comments were so lovely……it felt like I was engulfed in warm sugary hugs……thank you!!!!  ….. .and I haven’t been able to answer them all….please know I have read them and will get around to answering them all……. ok……here goes…… 1st Prize……#26    kim leavens said... Hi Wendy, love your blog and your beautiful work!! November 23, 2013 at 12:51 AM 2nd  - 5th Prizes….. #23     Tammy said... Hi Wendy. I love your blog. And read all your posts...Enjoy it all. Thank you for a chance to enter your giveaway. November 22, 2013 at 11:07 PM #65   Yarncrafter said... Hi, have really enjoyed reading your blog. I especially liked the sew finished projects. Thanks so much for the opportunity to win some wonderful prizes. I wish good luck for everyone who leaves a comment to win these prizes. Thanks again for the opportunity.
Rae (nrhaller@aol.com) November 23, 2013 at 9:23 PM  #44 JoyceLM said... I'm already a follower with Bloglovin'. Thanks again. November 23, 2013 at 6:08 AM #81   Joan H. said... I am an email follower. November 24, 2013 at 3:25 PM Congratulations ladies …… Kim, if you can email me your postal addy, I’ll get your babushka gifts in the post.  and if the other winners would like to contact me with their preferred pattern from my Craftsy store, I’ll email it to you ‘tout suite’!!! Thanks for your visit and your lovely comments…..I hope you keep coming back to see what else is in store!!!! Sugary Hugs xox :o)