Wednesday 23 May 2012

Not so much Work in Progress Wednesday

Not too much to share this week! After a mad rush of sewing to get gifts finished for Mother's Day and birthdays and then a mini holiday last weekend, sewing is on the lighter side at the moment!

I have however added at least two blocks to my Red Herring collection. Two blocks! Impressive, no? Here's how they are looking so far:


I added the grey block - which I am loving the butterflies on:

And this orange block, which seems to read as more red in the top photo but is definitely an orange. I am a diehard orange-hater (sorry, orange lovers, it just doesn't do it for me) but... I actually quite like this block. I know, shocking, right? Maybe it's the cute scissors!

All together though they are quite a happy little bunch. I have enough charm squares to add another three squares in red, aqua, grey. Now my dilemma... do I just go with that and have 9 blocks floating in a sea of white? Or do I order another charm pack and see how big I can make this baby?


So while we're talking blocks... all of my Bee blocks from April have arrived! Woohoo! Though I am going to miss seeing those fun squishy parcels arrive in the mail! Here's a photo I took before the last package arrived. So imagine this with two more purple blocks added to it.


I will need to add another two more blocks to the mix, maybe another red and yellow. What do you think? I'm planning to get this sewn up soon. Planning for it to be a lap rug size quilt. It'll be donated to Angels for the Forgotten who work with kids in foster care. Great cause.

And the last thing I have in the works is something for the Let's Get Acquainted Blog Hop being run by Beth of Plum and June.

Such a great idea to get to know bloggers who started blogging either last year or this year. My day is June 5th but I'm getting organised and planning what little item I'm going to make with novelty fabric! Here's a peek.
I know - doesn't look like novelty fabric right? Just not close enough to see that the green fabric has sweet little birds all over it.

So really - not a lot of progress this week, but I think I managed to make it look like more by adding extra photos. Sneaky, sneaky. I do have to get busy though sewing up a little soft owl toy for Little Miss's 2nd birthday this weekend. She has youngest child syndrome happening where she feels like she's missing out as her brother got an owl toy for his birthday last year and of course lords it over her. Aren't kids fun?

And before I go - one last link. You'll like this one. My gorgeous friend Fiona over at Finding Fifth is having a giveaway to celebrate reaching 100 followers! Quite an achievement! Worth popping over to see what she has up for grabs :)

Linking up with WiP Wednesday over at Freshly Pieced. 


26 comments:

  1. Your heeringbones are looking good. It will be a fantastic quilt :)

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  2. The herring bones are a great idea for charm packs - so much variety in that quilt, giving it a really summery look.

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  3. I love the herringbone blocks! Maybe some yellows and purples would be great to add! You seem to have achieved a lot!

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  4. Those herringbone blocks look fun, and the colours are great--I like the mix of fabrics you used. The grey one is delicate and yet it doesn't look out of place with the others. :-)

    Hazle
    suntred02 at aol.com

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  5. Beautiful blocks!! Your herringbone blocks look like gorgeous colourful trees.

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  6. Both are so pretty! I guess it all depends how big you want the quilt to be. You can use this as is or make a lap quilt. Either way it's great!

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  7. Herringbone is looking so lovely. Great idea!

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  8. The herringbone quilt looks wonderful - and I love the brightness of your bee blocks quilt!

    Here via link-up at Freshly Pieced!

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  9. I love those hmm blocks and your bee quilt is gorgeous! Look forward to seeing you blog hop post :)

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  10. Those herringbone blocks are gorgeous. Love all those bright colors!

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  11. Your blocks are beautiful! I agree with you those butterflies look great.

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  12. Love the herringbones - need to look around for a tutorial. You say you use charm squares? I have a bunch on the way to my house that would be perfect for this pattern.

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  13. I'm going to jump on the herringbone wagon too! Half Moon Modern is a great collection and I love how you used them for these blocks. Can't wait to see the finished quilt!

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  14. First time here; I love the look of your herringbone blocks. I think I'll have to be adding these to my ever growing list of blocks to try. Thanks for the inspiration!

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  15. I love your herringbone blocks! Are you just improv-ing it, or are you following a pattern?

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  16. Great looking blocks there! I love orange, such a bright fun colour.
    A great mix of bee blocks there. =D

    I'm hosting a new swap over at my blog if anyone is interested please pop over for a look =D

    http://ibescheraldine.blogspot.co.uk/p/goodie-bag-swap.html

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  17. I like the idea of minimal herringbones in a solids sea Kristy. So glad you liked the orange block. I think that April Bee quilt is going to look amazing so add those 2 extra blocks. I am joining you on the blog hop too.

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  18. i really like the herringbone blocks

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  19. Loving your quilt. I say keep making it bigger. It looks great!

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  20. Love the herring! They look so organic and pretty

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  21. Awesome projects! Love the crisp boldness of them.

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  22. I love how your Bee blocks came together...they mesh really well and will make someone very happy!

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  23. The Red Herring blocks are fantastic! I hope you make your pattern available, as I'd love to imitate, er, I mean flatter you by making some myself!

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  24. Thanks for mentioning the blog hop. I love the fabrics you chose - I'm looking forward to seeing what you make!

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  25. I love the herringbone blocks! gorgeous colours :) Can't wait to see that finished.

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