Purple Patches, Scrapbaggers, Attic Windows & Starflowers

Hi everyone, I thought you might like to see what I have been up to lately :)
It is time to play catchup with my blog posts, and to say a very sincere thank you to those that left beautiful comments on the passing of my father, both here and on my Facebook page - they were most appreciated.

A big thank you to my August partner, KerryB, for being so very patient in waiting for me to send her blocks to her - as a thank you I sent two blocks :)




Two blocks seems so little by way of thank you, as Kerry sent me a STACK of purple 9 patches so that I can finish my Purple Patch quilt just that little bit quicker :)

Here are the GORGEOUS purple 9 patches that Kerry sent me  - Thank you so much Kerry :) I will certainly be able to finish off my Purple Patch quilt so much quicker now!

purple 9 patches from Kerry

They will be cut up and placed on this quilt to finish it off!

This is what I sent Ank, my July partner.

Here are the lovely rainbow starflower blocks I received from Ank for July

Happy Sewing everyone :)

June blocks ............

I have received these lovely rainbow starflower blocks

from Donna, for June

since Donna was generous enough to send two blocks, I have returned the favour

block for Ruth from CathyC

to Ruth for April - must be an all time record - my block only took 6 days to get to USA!

January done and dusted!

SharonJ, my January partner for QBSA, is super organised and has already sent me two blocks - my request was for the Starflower block in rainbow colours on either BLACK or WHITE solids

I think she has met the brief :)  thanks Sharon

I completed the following two blocks for SharonJ

Sharon's request was for any block in purples, lavenders, greens - I hope this is acceptable :)

these blocks are packed and ready to be posted on Monday

Photo Catch-ups :)

Here are some photos of blocks I have missed blogging about:

August block from Tracey

November blocks from Encarna in Spain - finally arrived in January :)

I think Encarna's package went on a bit of a Christmas Holiday for a while before it arrived here in Australia - not too sure where it went after it was put it in the mail :(  but it was so lovely to open it and find these little gems inside :)  Thank you Encarna, it was worth the wait :)

Global Concepts for Kerry

here is the block I made for Kerry - my last for the QBSA Paper Pieced Swap Club

the block is called Global Concepts - I am relatively pleased with the way it turned out, but will not be continuing with the Paper Piecers Swaps - I just don't enjoy this process very much :(

my November block for Encarna in Spain has arrived safely - mine is still winging it's way to Australia

CathyC

October blocks - CathyC & Lorraine

9Patch from Lorraine

Tulip Block for Lorraine

I am getting really close now to making up my 'Purple Patch' quilt.  Now that I have finished the top for the A4A QuiltAlong, I can put it back on the design wall and sew it up.

Design Wall as at July 2013

Sawtooth Star for Jo

block for qbsa

for Jo who requested any star block in country colours - burgundy, browns, greens - I hope it is OK - this photo is a bit bright :) the red is more of a burgundy red

my purple patch

from Jo, my September partner

from Jo

Thanks heaps Jo, nearly at the end of my purple patch ;-)

here is my design wall of blocks received in this swap - nearly at the end :)

on my design wall - my purple patch quilt

thanks to everyone who has sent 9 patches to me, it is looking great :)

Pauline and CathyC - July swaps

this is what  I made and sent to Pauline, who has let me know it has arrived safely ..........

..... and she likes it ;-)  Thanks Pauline!

this is what Pauline sent me ;-)

thanks Pauline - it is perfect - I love all the different purples you have used ;-)

Scrappy Postage Stamp Block for Amira

UPDATED 21/7/13

here is the lovely block Amira sent me for June

from Amira QBSA June

It's a bit late, but now in the post for Amira

for Amira - QBSA - June - from CathyC

May blocks - 9patch & sawtooth star

Here are some of the blocks for May:

QBSA

sent to Michelle

From Michelle

updated blocks - CathyC

I have just come across some photos of blocks sent and received in the last few months that I have failed to blog about :(

March 2013 - made for Julianne, QBSA

March 2013 - Received from Julianne

April 2013 - Sent to Noelene

April 2013 Received from Noelene

April block for Noelene and tablerunner tease for Wendy

April block for Noelene - Braced Star - a very challenging block ;-)
in the mail on Monday

Tablerunner Swap

tease photo for my partner ;-)  I gave Wendy a choice of all my charm packs, and she picked Blueberry Crumb Cake - sorry, you will have to wait until Wendy receives this for the big reveal ;-)

CathyC (aka CrafteeCC)

CathyC's Catchup

Once again, I have been remiss in posting blocks sent and received here in the group blog - hangs head in shame :(

October - sent to Debbie

here is what Debbie sent me ;-)

November- sent to Janeene.

This block has been sent to Janeene, but unfortunately, I haven't heard if it has arrived and I haven't received a block in return  :(

December - Dawn

As I have had no contact from this partner, I have kept this block for myself ;-)  

I was most unfortunate to finish off 2012 get two 'one-sided' swappers in a row - most frustrating :(

January 2013

sent to Karen

two GORGEOUS blocks from Karen

which brings me to February 2013

sent to Vicki

received from Vicki

September Blocks sent and received - CathyC

I have been remiss in not blogging about my blocks here in the group blog .......
So I have made a list and checked it twice ............ here is what I missed LOL

This block is for Kerry for QBSA September swap, who requested any block in Burgundy, pink and cream - Thanks for letting me know it has arrived, Kerry - glad you like it.

This is the block Kerry sent me - thank you, it will fit in so well with all the others.

if I have missed anyone, please let me know ;-)