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Yes, more patchwork, more Grandmothers flower garden.

If you look at the first image there is quite a large piece of patchworked hexagons, it looks a little bit like Australia to me!

It's at the top of that image. 

A little while ago...OK.....quite  along time ago I had a plan for a single bed size patchwork coverlet.

That's as far as I got.

What can I say, distractions, daunted.....

But, last night, looking at my recently pieced Grandmothers flower garden patchwork it occurred to me that I could add them to the Australia piece.

Nothing would ...

Download these Halloween and Cats free patterns now, get the fabrics, and make two beautiful quilts for your home!

Meow Neighborhood Quilt – click here to download the pattern

By now, you must have all your summer quilts done, so here are two projects for Halloween. I designed them for the whimsical collection Cat House by Mayo Moreno for Henry Glass Fabrics. Toadstools galore!

The first one is Meow Neighborhood. It measures 52″ x 60″ and features a super-cute panel surrounded by my favorite prints from the collection. Bugs, brooms, candy corn, funny pumpkins, and leaves – all depicted with gorgeous colors ...

A little patchwork today, Grandmothers flower garden, hexagons.

I love making these, I lose myself, repetitive, meditative stitching.

There are no plans for these as yet but that's OK, they're here, they will be used at some point.

I'm in no rush. 

Thanks so much for all the love on the 'pillows' earlier this week. It's really appreciated.

There are just these two left in the shop now. 

(if your country isn't listed for shipping please contact me and I will try and work something out) 

       

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A pile of hand stitched pillows......three of them for pins and the other for? whatever you wish.

All completely hand made, hand sewn seams, hand sewn edges, hand made Suffolk puffs.

These are now listed in the shop.

       

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• awwww - so pretty, each and every one. I'm su... by Magpie's Mumblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128

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Oversized, stuffed Suffolk puffs.

Finishing touches for these two panels which will soon become a pillow. 

The approximate size of this is twelve by ten inches.

There have been a few pillows created over the past couple of weeks which will be for sale very soon.

I'll let you know when they are in the shop. 

Titivate, spruce, smarten, and spiff all mean "to make a person or thing neater or more attractive."  

       

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• Stuffed Suffolk puffs - adorable! by Magpie's Mumblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128
• Ooh, lovely, such a lovely combination of colours!... by Rachel https ...

This piece has moved on.....the patchwork panel has been applied to a base of silk dupion as have three applique circles.

Two of the circles have been edged with masses of French knots, the third is in progress.

Next step....gimp stalks attached with bullion knots. 

       

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• Looking gorgeous! by Rachel https://www.blogger.com/profile/15322676800314521539
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A new plan involving patchwork and applique.

It's early days.... 

       

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• Does this mean there might be a new wee one on the... by Magpie's Mumblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128

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 Divide & Dash Quilt Along CorrectionWeek 7 – Optional Flying Geese BorderAfter weeks of stitching, pressing, and assembling our Divide & Dash quilt, we've arrived at the final step! This week we're adding the optional Flying Geese border, a feature that frames the quilt beautifully while adding movement and visual interest. With just sixteen Flying Geese units and four cornerstone

Here are two free Halloween quilt patterns you can download now. They are beginner-friendly, use panel blocks, and come together super fast!

Apothecary Quilt – Click here to download the pattern

The Apothecary Quilt is the first pattern I designed for Rose Halsey’s Witchy Wicked collection by Blank Quilting. It measures 59″ x 73½,” and the blocks finish at 8″ x 12″ and 12″. It makes a fun throw!

The second row of this quilt is a strip showing the shelves in my… err… the witch’s lair, and the third row uses blocks from a panel. Thus, you will ...

Do you remember this post?

I was marking and cutting out patchwork pieces for a new project. 

This is where I am now with that embroidery/patchwork.

Two floral patchwork pieces have been attached to one side of a silk dupion panel and now it's decision time for ribbon/trim to lie alongside that.

More embellishment will be added to the right hand side of the panel once the ribbon has been secured with hand stitch.

       

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• I'm with Jillayne - use them all!! They look ... by Magpie's Mumblings https://www.blogger.com/profile/09852241848575954128
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Download this free beginner quilt pattern now and make this project in one day. Big blocks, easy technique, beautiful quilt!

Aromatherapy Quilt – click here to download the pattern

Are you ready for a fast project? I designed the Aromatherapy Quilt for Dear Stella’s Fall in Love collection. It measures 65″ x 65″ and can be used as a wall hanging for a bold decor statement or as a throw. Either way, it comes together quickly, so keep this pattern handy for those times when the occasion demands a handmade gift but time is short.

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In addition to hand embroidery I'm also partial to a little bit of patchwork.

If you follow this link  and scroll down there are some 30ish posts where I have used patchwork in several different ways. 

Because I use this process regularly it's always handy to have a stash and the means to add to that stash.

These are things I pick up when I'm in need of a half hour of not thinking, just keeping my hands busy and my brain empty.

There are fabric pieces I've cut ready to add to templates, individual covered ...

 Divide & Dash QALFrom the DesignerThis week we begin bringing the individual blocks together into the modern layout of Divide & Dash. By working in zones, the quilt top becomes easier to manage and assemble one section at a time. This first row gives us a beautiful start, combining Churn Dash blocks, Flying Geese, and open spaces for a clean, modern-traditional design. First Row

Petals, patchwork, Liberty print fabric.

I bought this fabric a couple of weeks ago when I was in London. 

I've been itching to use it ever since. 

That always happens with new stuff despite the huge pile I have which is 'in progress'.

I'm guessing I'm not the only one?

There is a short video here, a show and tell of all my London embroidery related purchases. 

       

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• I love the fabric Karen! by Anonymous
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Some of my embroidered petals have now been used for a patchwork flower.

This is the third finished page for my little silk book. 

I have five more to complete and then I need to decide how I will embellish the reverse of each page.

At the moment I am completely devoid of ideas! 

       

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• Beautiful work Karen. I'm sure the reverse wi... by Christine Barnes https://www.blogger.com/profile/06707651472527881127

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Download this Free Panel Quilt Pattern with Flying Geese. We always need ideas for quick projects, and this one is super fast!

Ladies Love Flowers – click here to download the pattern

I designed Ladies Love Flowers for the Love Bugs collection by Janet Nesbitt for Henry Glass Fabrics. It measures 53″ x 53,” and the blocks finish at 6″. The ladybug blocks on the corners are fused and machine appliqué. The fabric pieces are easy to manage, so you will whip them up quickly.

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Patchwork flowers for my wrapping cloth.

Hand embroidered petals for more patchwork, more patchwork for my little silk book.

       

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• Flowers and butterflies are how that looks to me. by Rachel https://www.dreamsofamarna.co.uk
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Download this free pattern for a book panel quilt for children. It is a cool way to use the panel if you do not want to make a book.

Noah and Friends Book Quilt – click here to download the pattern.

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