Photos of blocks update

I haven't put up photos for a while so here is a catch up

Ohio star for Michell

These 2 blocks were for Lorna. Pink, burgundy, green & cream hexagons or stars.

I wasn't happy with my first attempt so I did another one. Her choice if Lorna uses it.

 And lucky last is any block in pink, green, blue & yellow for Irene

January Block To Jo

Here is my block to Jo

Here is my January block for Julie :)  On its way to the USA

 

Happy quilting

Janet

January blocks

Kerry is so quick.... I have already received my January block from her ... Sorry not block .... BLOCKS ...

How special to have received 4 blocks from Kerry .....

They are perfect thank you so much

Hugz from Fiona

Lots of sewing to do ..............

This month I have 5 projects to stitch for. It is soo-ooo hot today I am inside and getting ahead with my blocks. It is also too soon to show them but these are my December exchange blocks with Nikki -

 

black and white and red for Nikki,

 

tall ships block from Nikki - this puts me closer to sewing a large floor cushion for my sailing grandsons. Thank you so much Nikki.

 

My January block for Liz is stitched, and photos will be published when we exchange.

First 2014 challenge quilt

First cab of the rank is this beauty made by Deb Ariel, she managed to complete this on New Years Day. What a fabulous way to start the year.  Can you spot the block you made for Deb?  I can, mine is second from the bottom on the left side,  its the star in a star block.

Deb has also generously donated some fat 8 packs of fabric to be used in the challenge give away at the end of the year.  Thanks Deb.

Jump on over to our challenge page and see who is playing along.

December Block for Cathy

My December block for Cathy

Sending Quilted Hugs

As mentioned a few times in previous posts, I have been engaged in some secret sewing.
One of our QBSA members was in need  ...... so we did what quilters do ....... we sent some Quilters' Love and Hugs.
Some of the angels got together and decided to create a dream come true (oops a song just popped into my head :)) make up a few blocks with the recipient in mind.  20 blocks in total were received which were made up as a quilted pillow cover for a Euro size pillow (26" square), and a candle mat.

Block makers were:  Jeneta, Elizabeth, SueB, Robyn, Ruth, Rosemary, Maria, Anna and Beth
My sincerest thanks to the block makers .............. you have made some really beautiful blocks.

Assembled and quilted by me (CathyC) and forwarded to our recipient by SueB of QBSA.

We hope it has arrived safely and that our 'quilted hugs' helped lift her spirits during this difficult time.

Merry Christmas

I would like to take this opportunity to wish each and every one of you a Wonderful Christmas and to thank you for your fun and friendship throughout 2013. 

December for Anna B.

On the way to Anna from Bundoora!

I absolutely enjoyed making this block.

I already had the pattern as I have a daughter Anna

and thought I'd ever try the "Annie's favorite block"!

She asked for cream & burgundy.

I think it's a beautiful combination & sure do hope it fits

nicely with her collection!

Blessings~
Lori USA

December love from Noelene

Isn't it gorgeous? Thank you Noelene XX

NEW YEARS GIVE AWAY CELEBRATIONS

To celebrate reaching over 100 members on our Facebook group page, Cathy who co ordinates this group with me suggested we try a little give away.  So I approached the lovely ladies at the fat quarter shop and they have kindly donated a wonderful gift of Lori Holts happy colours Aurifil thread set.

This Draw is open to all AUSTRALIAN MEMBERS ( sorry overseas ladies) of Quilting blocks swaps Australia FACE BOOK GROUP. To be eligible to be in the draw all you need to do is join our Face book page before New Years Day 2014.  I will then draw the give away randomly and notify the winner via Face book.

Here is the link to our Facebook group if you have not already joined up....

https://www.facebook.com/groups/quiltingblockswapsaustralia/635209579853876/?notif_t=like

December blocks

I took a break for a few months and this month swapped blocks with Karen who sent not one .... but two lovely rail fence blocks

I am collecting them in pastels.... and these are a wonderful start to the collection....

Thank you so much Karen....

Karen asked for a blue churndash on a white background .... so this is the one I sent....

Wishing all Block Swappers a very blessed and happy Christmas.... may you do something you love with someone you love....

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

November and December block update

Christie Leigh was my November partner, and this lovely block arrived in the post on Friday, Christie Leigh also spoilt me with a cute fat quarter of pretty blue Christmas fabric. I love the fussy cut zig zags on the star.

My partner for December was Margaret from Medowie NSW who requested a colourful Dresden plate on black. This was my first ever Dresden plate and I loved how easily the block came together. When I was googling the pattern for this block I found a tutorial for any easy way to make them from a charm pack, and as I have a stack of charm packs in my stash, I think I may have it have a play.

December blocks for Encarna

December blocks for Encarna in Spain who requested a log cabin block in black & white - I couldn't decide on the fabrics, so I stitched 3 blocks. Hope these blocks suit your project.

 

 

Swap for Helene

 This is the block I sent Helene. She has received it so I can show it. Helene has had a busy month so just let me know that it arrived. Thanks for swapping with me,

Thank you Carmen ....................

These are the beautiful blocks that arrived in today's mail - Tile block in black and white with one patch a solid colour.

It is a great block that can be rotated for placement, any patch can be coloured, it can be scrappy or any other colour scheme with same sashing throughout the final project - table runner, quilt, placemats.

Love these blocks, thank you so much Carmen, Jan

November

Our November swap is complete.

I am so thrilled to post my block from Karen P

along with what a special gift she enclosed.

    Karen P sent me this lovely made "monkey-wrench block"

 for the collection. I am nearing to the last few to put them together! Yeah!

Along with my block she sent a lovely put together packet of maps of Australia,

where she is from, a few postcards showing different lovely lil-towns and a beautiful typed letter about her family and locations!

Karen knew we home schooled and I told her  we always  look up where my swap partner lives.

Geography! Smile

Well, this sweet put together packet of information is a gem to us and so much fun to see where so

many of you are from!

We are putting this in our learning center as a learning tool now!

That's was such a kind thing for her to do.

You see it's so much more that the blessing of lovely blocks right ladies, it's getting to know each other and make friends from all over! Thank you Karen!

Now we would so love to come visit... smile

 

 

Karen had requested a church dash and in blues & white as it's for a gentlemen's quilt!

This is the block that I did for her...

Hope it fits with her collection

Blessings~
Lori USA

October and November...

My October partner Margaret wished for a 

Dresden Plate on black in bright colours...

we did have a bit of a problem with the size as the pattern made it a 

''wee bit bigger'' hahaha

 My November partner Beth wished for a Wild Duck block in

any two colours with a white background...

Thanks ladies for being my partners...

Luv T xxx