"Beth", the new block of the month

Welcome.
The weather has now turned to that wonderful season, Autumn, and how I just love the changes in the leaves and the air. Its cold and chilly and just a great time to sit and stitch in front of the fire or a sunny corner in the garden.
 My latest pattern for you is “Beth”. I just love this little quilt. A good size to finish through the colder months of the year and very achievable for everyone. With applique and machine piecing I hope this project will appeal to those of you out there who would like to try their hand at applique. Finished quilt size is 44″ x 56″.

“Beth”

 ”Beth” is available as a fabric/pattern Block of the Month or Pattern of the Month only.
 The lovely team at The Stitching Post of Katoomba are running the Fabric/pattern BOM for $30 plus p/h beginning July 1st 2011 running over 6 months and you can sign up for this through the website or by calling (02) 4782 5809.
The pattern of the month will be available from me at $12 p/m plus p/h and will also be available from July 1st 2011. You can do this through the website or by calling me direct.(0400 420 074)
Don’t forget the Craft and Quilt fair in Sydney is just around the corner…June 22nd – 26th / 2011, so make sure you come on over and see me at Booth No.K23.

  Carol

Cherry Fizz

As promised here is the next installment of the pretty little cot quilt I have decided to name "Cherry Fizz".

In this window of four assorted fabrics I have quilted using DMC perle 8 thread (not shown in this image) and the result has been great.

Now here is a little tip....place the shape with the bias underneath the straight edge when sewing and this will help to eliminate any stretching.


As you may have guessed this project is almost finished and has an easy pieced border. You should be able to see the finished item some time next week.

This is the second block in what I've named "The Little Civil War Quilt". Coming together just fine I am about to add the last borders and write the pattern.

Things are all systems go at the moment...the creative thoughts have been working overtime this week.

Carol