FIRST FRIENDSHIP QUILT

I know I know its not quilted yet, so technically its not finished,  but I have finished constructing the top of the friendship churn dash quilt. 







I am calling the quilt

"MADE BY FRIENDS"



 I just wanted to show you how its all come together.  I hope to pin it together into a quilt sandwich over the coming week and then begin the quilting process.  I will quilt in the ditch and around each churn dash to make them pop.



   So a big Quilted Hugs thank you to:  Cathy, Maree, Teena, Sandi, Leena, Cheryll, Alex, Beth, Crafty Pugs, Maria,  Alicia,  Debbie and Rosemary for your blocks that have made this quilt possible. xxxx

My block has arrived from Larain

Larains block for Sue

It was lovely to come home and find a parcel in the mail from Larain containing this beautiful block.  I love the fussy cut flower in the centre - simply stunning.  Thank you xx

My September blocks are on their way ;-)

Hi everyone, Cathy here

just a quick post to let my swap partners (Mary & Dallas) know that their blocks will be in the post on Thursday.

My September Block

I was delighted to recieve my beautiful September swap block from Teena yesterday.

I love the colours she used for my Jabob's Ladder.

Thank you Teena

September Blocks

Here is the block my partner Crafty Pug sent me along with a post card and some scraps of matching fabric. What a great ideal that I will be using thanks Crafty Pug. I love the block, name of block "Magic Cross".

From Australia with LoVe

Mary C just emailed me to say she received my Sept block and so I thought I would share it with you. Now my block has a new home in Canada with Mary.

Mary wished for a star block in traditional Christmas colours.

Sue's Block!

This is the block that is on it's way for Sue Belleli! It will go out in the mail today! It is a friendship block made from Robin Pandolph's fabrics. I thought the friendship block would be a nice way to say hello across the miles! 
Leona (Florida, USA)

Welcome to Sandi from Florida

Several of you ladies would know Sandi as she has been the co-ordinatior of the American quilt swap group, which gave me the inspiration and idea to start up an Australian one.  Sandi has handed over the reins of that group to another member to run.  With this, she has decided to join our group - which is a real honour.  So join me in welcoming Sandi.  I will make a swap block for her this month, although she was my first ever swap partner.  Sandi is looking forward to getting to know all her new friends down under.

Also, just a reminder to get your blocks finished and posted out by the end of this month.  From emails received, I know you are all on track.  You all should have received a link to post directly on this blog, so please feel free to show them off - we all love to see the beautiful creations.

ps, just made Sandi's block, she is saving Australian themed blocks from her down under friends.  I think these cute Koala's fit the bill.

Linden's September Block for Sue

Hi friends

This is the block I made for Sue, my September swap partner. She asked for pink and green shabby chic. It's a traditional block pattern from Quiters' Cache, but embarrassingly I have misplaced the pattern and have neglected to note the name of it. I hope that you like it, Sue. It was fun to use fabric I wouldn't normally choose for myself - I have some left over so am thinking it will be good for pincushions and other little Christmas gifts.

Helpful button with tutorials- Amys creative side

Hi ladies,  I have just popped a button on the side tool bar to Amys Creative side.  She has fantastic tutorials on items such as perfect 1/4 inch seams.   Really cool and useful stuff  that I thought would be great to share.

Another Christmas block

Here is the block I made for Ann - our newest member and 3rd Canadian to join.  Ann requested Christmas theme in cream, green and gold, but I couldn't resist slipping in a bit of cheery red to finish it off.  I really enjoyed how this block came together - so easy with  great effect I will be sure to make a few more of these.

Hi All

Beautiful block from Leena

Hi All Beth here just doing a test post

have a fantastic day hugs Beth

Hi All !!!

WOW Sue thank you for setting this up. A great way of showing everyone our wonderful blocks our partner's have made.

I received this gorgeous Xmas block as well as a lovely piece of Xmas fabric and my first Chrissy card from Crafty Pug this week.  

Jacob's Ladder in country colours

is my request for my block swap.

Sue made my first block. Just love it!

Next Beth sent me this lovely block.

A big thank you to all the swappers for my gorgeous blocks.

Interactive blog is working

Shortly all members registered in the block swap group will receive an email to be a publisher on this blog.  So you can all use it to "show and tell" blocks you make and receive from each other.  And when all the blocks come together I can't wait to see the quilts we all make.

I also wanted to share the Country themed block I made for Paola,  she has had to withdraw from the group temporarily but I had already made this for her - so will still pop it in the post.  Hopefully she will be back swapping with us soon.  

Here is the link to my personal blog, if you havent already done so, please follow me

http://www.quiltedhugsandothernonsense.blogspot.com/


Sue

Great Job

I think a BIG "ThANk YoU" to Sue is in order.

Sue has organised this swap group and has gathered members from far & wide.

I never knew how much fun it would be and I encourage other bloggers out there to join us.

September blocks received!

hi all!
thanks to sue for making the blog interactive - will be so great to share our blocks all in the one place!

here are the lovely ones that i was lucky enough to receive this week....

my christmas block from Maria - so bright and festive - i love it!

and a very generous Alicia sent two blocks for the regular swap - aren't they gorgeous!

thanks so much for sharing your creativity with me ladies

pugs and kisses
xx

testing....testing....1, 2, 3.....

hello!
crafty here, on Sue's blog - cool hey!
xx

This blog is YOUR blog

I think I have discovered a way to have all members post on the blog and add your own pics of  photos.  I have a couple of  members to test that this is working ok  and if it does then I will send out invitations to all members of the group.

X fingers it works  Sue

showcasing 2 more blocks

Here is the block that I have made for Leona in the USA, so now it has a holiday in Florida ahead of it.  Leona requested Flying geese in reproduction fabrics with a white or muslin fabric.  (I used calico).  The print does not show up well on the phots but its teal and burgundy with tiny cream flowers.  (click on the image for a close up), I was very proud of my points on this one.

And this stunning poinsettia  has been made for Cheryll by Tarnyia - I am sure Cheryll is going to love this one !!  Gee we have a talented bunch of ladies in our group.  Tarnyia satin stitched around the applique, again you can click on the image for a closer look- its superb.



Also - Must not forget a big thank you to Sandi, who has been co ordinating the USA block swap group.  Sandi has joined us as a reserve if I need an extra swapper at any time, which means Sandi, I might have someone for you every month at the rate we have been going xx

Another 2 members have joined

Just a quick update to welcome Val from the Yarra Valley in Victoria, and Anne from Nova Scotia  in Canada.  I am just waiting for these ladies to send details through so they can swap with us in September.  Its amazing that so far we already have 14 new members doing their first swap in September - double what we had in August with 7 newbys for that month.

I have been chatting online with Sandi who has been running the American swap - just to get some ideas and hints on co ordinating the swaps and she tells me the most she has ever had was around 35 members and we are well on our way to that target.  All from a start in li'l Ol Adelaide :-)