Bloggy catch up!

The winner of my recent giveaway was Claire of Matching Pegs.

Rather than send her winnings to her in the post, we agreed to catch up in person for some coffee and fabric shopping.

It's so nice to make new bloggy friends.

Check out Claire's post to find out more about our catch up. (Thanks for the photo Claire!)

Andi :-)

Leonie, I love you!!

A while back, Leonie wrote a fabulous post about making a skirt ... without an over-locker!!! Oh joy!!!!!
(Note the link to the adjustments for adult sized skirts)

She called it "Simple wrap skirt from scraps".
Well, I have to say, Leonie, you weren't talking about patchwork scraps.
I needed some LARGE pieces (especially to fit over my large bum!)

But the end result is fabulous ... if I do say so myself ...

It has 2 front panel options, depending on how you tie it ...

And the other panel peeps out the side to add a bit of interest ...

Thanks Leonie. You rock!!!

Andi :-)

A little help please

My values quilt has moved from my design floor to being a pieced top ....hanging on my clothes line.

Inspired by this gorgeous quilt top, I have gone for an asymmetrical design.

My question to you guys is ..... should I keep adding to make it bigger?

It is currently 55 inches squared which makes for a smallish couch quilt or a perfectly sized wall hanging.
But I have plenty of HSTs left over to make it bigger for a more generous couch quilt or even a quilt for our bed.

What would you do? Would you keep adding? Would you keep the asymmetry?

Andi :-)

Thank you!

When we first met Ros, the swimming teacher, Jake refused to put his face anywhere near the water.
2 lessons later, she had him diving in happily.

She is a miracle worker with all kinds of kids who need that extra bit of help and support in the pool.
In a country like Australia, learning to swim is essential.
Ros helped Jake achieve this, while having fun and ending up a confident little person in the water.

Jake has now 'graduated' to the next stage (lessons in a big pool with a larger group of kids).
Thank you Ros for all you have done!!

A little token of our appreciation ...

A linen scarf with Little Folks voile on the ends.

Andi :-)

Flannelly softness

I love flannel for babies!
So soft and comforting.

The fabrics used are Valori Wells' Urban Flannels line which I purchased over a year ago and haven't had the perfect project to use it for ... until today.

This flannel cushion is for a new baby girl.
A commission from my in-laws!!

Thanks guys!!!


Andi :-)

Have you voted?

The Feeling Stitchy 'Rainbow of Stitches' competition has opened voting for the grand prize.

There is a stunning selection of finalists including this one from the lovely Cath of Chunky Chooky ...

Isn't it amazing?

Have fun voting!!

Andi :-)