Monday, September 1, 2014

It's a Flimsy :-)

Today as you all know is Labour Day, a holiday here in Canada , well many moons ago on this day I gave a new meaning to the word Labour Day as I gave birth to our oldest son Robert . My life was forever changed by this event in the best way possible ,  Happy Birthday Rob !!


 Yesterday I completed my Goodnight Irene top , it has taken me a while but so glad to have this to share . 
This quilt was the result of a QAL with Terry of Terry's Treasures  . I really enjoyed making this quilt , it was a great scrap buster and I love the result . Once this is quilted it will be presented to a veteran in November as part of our guild's effort to show respect and appreciation for what they have done for our country and  each veteran in the veteran unit  will be presented  their own quilt to cherish . Thanks to Joyce for organizing this effort .
I also have caught up on my Aurifil BOM blocks and here they are as a group so far.
This months block will be available today . Again I have enjoyed these blocks and a great way to use up some fabrics I have had for a long time .
 I also finished off a ufo that has been sitting since before April , a small one but a ufo all the same .
This wool pincushion was a freebie from Kaaren of the Painted Quilt , such a fun spring design and sadly only needed to be sewn together . Thanks Kaaren for this great pattern .
Thanks so much for stopping by today , hope you have a great day .
 Hugs Sheila

22 comments:

  1. Congratulations to Rob And love the quilt you have finished. It's just so good to see you stitching again

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  2. Love the photo on horseback. You are on fire now! She's just a stitchin'. Your Irene is wonderful and how lovely to donate to such an event.

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  3. I did not realize that Canada observed Labor Day, too. I'm home laboring over the ironing board, sewing machine, oven, washer and dryer. Not the way the day is supposed to be spent! It's so good to see that you're back to sewing. You Irene is beautiful, and I'm liking the other BOM, too. See you soon.

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  4. Gorgeous sewing and such a handsome son, you must be very proud.

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  5. Love you projects. Such a cute pincushion. Happy Birthday Rob. Hugs,xx

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  6. Happy birthday wishes to Robert! We have Labour Day too, it's on the first Monday in October so a month to wait yet. That is one cute pincushion, your Aurifil blocks are coming along very well - and that is a gorgeous Irene top!

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  7. Happy Birthday to your Rob... a great way to celebrate labour day.... I'm sure there have been lots of jokes made about you being in labour on labour day.....
    love your Irene quilt and a lovely use coming up for it. and your other blocks are looking lovely and well done for your finish... I love your wooly cushion...
    Hugz

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  8. Wishing your Rob a very Happy birthday. He looks so handsome on that beautiful horse. Lovely projects Sheila...I do love Irene x

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  9. All the best to Rob. So handsome on his beautiful horse. You must be busting with pride. Nice to see you getting some projects moving along. Your Irene is a scrappy delight. Love it! hugs

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  10. Hi Sheila ,happy birthday to Robert and boy you sure have been busy,love your work,well done and i hope you have an awesome day my friend.xx

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  11. Happy Birthday to Robert! Goodnight Irene is gorgeous, as are those beautiful bee blocks and pincushion. Well done!

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  12. Parabéns para o lindo filho! Parabéns a você pelo lindo trabalho (o filho)! :))
    Linda a colcha e lindo a finalidade dela! Gosto muito disto!
    Você realmente está colocando as costuras em dia!
    Um abraço!
    Congratulations to the beautiful son! Congratulations to you for the beautiful work (the son)! :))
    Linda a beautiful quilt and the purpose of it! I like this very much!
    You are really putting the seams on the day!
    Hugs!

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  13. Your Irene top looks wonderful! And what a great cause you'll be donating it to as well! Thanks for sewing along with us! :0)

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  14. Sheila, I think you are back in the swing of things. I love Good Night, Irene. And I love the colors of the Aurifil blocks; so pretty. The little pin cushion is too cute. Happy Birthday to you Labor Day baby:)

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  15. Happy Birthday to your handsome son!
    And congrats on the finishes. I knew you'd soon be right back to full speed. I'm sure it feels good!

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  16. Lovely projects, dear Sheila and happy birthday to Robert.
    Hugs
    Deborah

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  17. Good to see you working hard! Your quilt projects are great and I love the pincushion. xx

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  18. HAPPY BIRTHDAY ROB!! The quilt is gorgeous and the pillow is adorable. I love them both.

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  19. What a unique way to celebrate Labour Day. Happy birth day to you and your son. Pretty quilt.

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  20. Happy Birthday to Rob!! Look at all you've accomplished. I love how your Goodnight Irene quilt came out. Mine, much smaller, is on the Janome right now, being FMQ'd. Are you participating in Terry's new sew-along? Love your blocks for the Aurifil BOM. Now that I see them together, I wish I'd sewn along, too.

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  21. Well look at you busy sewing on some great projects. Cute pin cushion.
    Happy Birthday to Rob!

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  22. I hope your son had a happy birthday! Your Irene looks fabulous - how great that you are able to properly get back into some sewing!!!! Your BOM blocks are very pretty - a good variety of them too. And such a sweet wee cushion - isn't it funny how some things sit waiting to be finished for ages but then only take the shortest time to comnplete?!!

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