Good afternoon dear friends , and a fine day it is , what glorious weather we are enjoying on this November day , feels more like summer !! I have a little finish to share today , our guild has a library with magazines and patterns we are permitted to borrow and I came across this little fellow and just had to make him , his name is Bert . The pattern is by Hooper Creek .
I will say the pattern was rather odd in the way it explained how to make this and the layout for the snowman was super confusing at least to this ol gal ,but we got through it and I think he is rather cute . I used Aurifil embroidery #12 thread for the blanket stitch and was able to do it by machine by simply using a #100 needle , so much faster .
I am also thrilled to say my pinwheel quilt is now on the frames at the church and we made two turns on Tuesday so the picture I am about to share is rather inaccurate as it looks much smaller now . This was taken when we first put it on a few weeks ago . It reminds me of those little garden whirlygigs , so colorful and fun .
You can see the chalk marks on the pinwheels , we are stitching 1/4" inside the pinwheels and it really makes them pop .
Did everyone that is taking part in the postcard exchange get their partners??? I sure hope so , I think I handled them all but if you did not receive an email please email me asap and we will get that all ironed out . We have 26 participants this time , isn't that just wonderful , thank you all so much .
Off to the sewing machine now , have a runner I want to make so times a wasting . Thanks for stopping by today and hope the sun is shining where ever you are .
hugs Sheila
Bert is really cute and I love the colours you have used for the pinwheels! So cheerful! Christine x
ReplyDeleteHa, ha, you can hope all you like but it's been rain, rain and more rain today. It's probably headed your way so enjoy your sunshine. Bert is adorable and that quilt is stunning. Many hands make short work. It'll be off the frames soon for your to enjoy.
ReplyDeleteLove Bert. He is is cute. Gorgeous quilt, very stunning. Hugs,xx
ReplyDeleteBert is a cutie! And your pinwheel quilt looks great! Wasn't it a beautiful day today! Here we are in for a couple of days of moisture, now. Hope it's not windy! Guess I'll just have to stay in and sew:)
ReplyDeleteCute pinwheel quilt. I love Bert. I have a Newfoundland nephew called Bert and I can see him wearing the plaid cap :)
ReplyDeleteBert is so cute! Love the way his cap is done. And your pinwheels are looking good. How nice to work with other quilters to get it finished.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt is gorgeous! Love the centre surrounded by all those colourful pinwheels!
ReplyDeleteBert is very sweet... I didn't know about that wool thread... learn new things every day through blogs. And your quilt is lovely... it's so nice you all get together to do the quilting
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Bert is great fun! The quilt looks super on the frame and is going to be stunning when it is all quilted. Lovely to be able to share the task. xx
ReplyDeleteYes Sheila, here the sun shines! And we expect some rain in the early evening.
ReplyDeleteYour quilt with windmills is very colorful and cheerful. Sew together should be great fun.
You really like snowmen, right? This is an interesting pattern.
Cards for my partner will be traveling in the next monday. Hopefully arrive before Christmas. It will be? 26 participants is a success!
Well, I just upgrade my reading your blog. During my trip to Rio it was impossible to read blogs.
I wish a good weekend for you!
Hugs!
I adore Bert but the pinwheels really stole my heart.
ReplyDeleteToday was beyond beautiful here too! We are having BBQ for supper. Probably the last time before everything gets put away for the winter. Your Bertie is just the cutest! I am a sucker for a snowman. And those pinwheels...oh my, just gorgeous! The centre adds such interest. How will you bind it? My postcard is on its way to Australia today. It should get there in time. Great turnout for your swap. Appreciate all your efforts in making this swap happen. You rock!
ReplyDeleteBert is so cute even though he was a difficult frosty chap. That pinwheel quilt is so beautiful x
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