Friday, February 22, 2013

Friday happenings

Winter seems to want to hang on , it is snowing and blowing here today a good day to sew :-) I made good progress on Darlene's Mystery quilt , I have all of the hour glass blocks made but need to sew them on the center block . I love it and hope to get these sew on today but for now I will share what I have done .
Not the best picture as they are piled on there but you get the idea .
 I am not sure if I told you I have now set up my Mom's quilt frame in my living room , she passed it on to me when they moved to an apartment this summer , it sadly had never been used but I plan on changing that . Here is a photo Bill took of me during a recent snow storm while I sat and quilted in front of our large window , what a perfect place to quilt , lots of natural light and quite a nice view too , even in a storm .
Notice the binoculars on the windowsill, those are there just in case a deer comes into view or a different bird to the feeder .
 I have been involved in a postcard exchange within our guild and I must share the lovely card I received from Annette of In Stitches and Seams , Annette is very creative as you will see .
Isn't it delightful, a little touch of spring in my sewing room , thanks Annette :-)  I have also been busy making postcards but for some reason rarely think to take photos before I send them off , but here is a couple I have recently made .
There you have it , a few experiments and always fun . Oh I also completed the February block for Quilt Doodles , you will see the link on my sidebar .
Pretty simple block but it looks very nice next to the January block the snails trail . So now I am off to have a little lunch and do some stitching this afternoon . Thanks so much for taking the time to visit and have yourself a great day :-)
 hugs Sheila





18 comments:

  1. Your mystery quilt is looking good! I love the fabrics you're using in it! :0)

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  2. That's a great idea with the binoculars - by the time I've been to fetch ours - the bird has flown! Maybe I need a second set for the sewing room... The mystery quilt looks lovely!

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  3. Wow!!! I just love that mystery quilt Sheila!!! You are staying very busy too. Annette does fabulous work..love the post card. Yours are fantastic too. You do wonderful landscapes Sheila. Great view there also

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  4. My Dad always had binoculars in the window to catch birds and wildlife. Love all the pretty postcards.

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  5. I would think it would be hard not to sit and quilt with such a pretty landscape to keep you company.
    lovely progress on your mystery quilt and very pretty collection of postcards.

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  6. wow Sheila what an awesome spot to sew,that veiw is unreal,lucky you and love all your projects,well done.xx

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  7. What a great place to sit and quilt!! Love your mystery - and the colours you chose. Your postcards and doodle block are also very cute. Have a nice weekend!!

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  8. Picture perfect place to quilt. Your mystery is looking amazing. Can't wait to see the next round.

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  9. Oh Sheila, How nice to be working on a new quilt frame. Especially one which belonged to your mother. With that view I think I would spend more time looking than quilting.

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  10. Your quilt looks lovely! And what a nice view you have!

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  11. I love your view while quilting on your frame. If it was me, I don't think I could be dragged away to do anything else.
    Cath @ Bits 'n Bobs

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  12. Love your mystery quilt borders...the quilt is looking beautiful! You must love quilting with your Mom's frame...a great view! The post cards are so well done! What a week you've had!

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  13. Wow! Beautiful mystery quilt and I love the colours you've used.

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  14. Your projects are all gorgeous. What a perfect spot to quilt.Such tranquility! I hope to set up my mom's frames some day too and hand quilt.Happy Quilting:)

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  15. You are a busy lady! What a beautiful view you have while quilting.

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  16. looks like there is room for a friend to help with the quilting .... if only we did not live sew far apart....
    sew glad you like your little post card and keep up the great work that you are always doing
    :)
    in stitches

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  17. I wish I had a big window like that to sit in front of! Do you get many birds? Love your postcards.

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  18. I have seen several people working on the mystery quilt. I think it is fun to watch everyone's progress. What a view out your window while you quilt.
    cute postcards.

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