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Saturday, July 23, 2022

Starlit Sky

 What comes first- the pattern or the fabric?

As I tend to accumulate fabric at a greater rate than I can sew it, 

it's usually fabric.

I bought the Magneta Star pattern, by Carol at Freeboard Quilting Designs,

with the intentions of using my stash.

But as is often the way, I could not make it work.


So when I recently attended the Sew-In day with Racheldaisy as guest speaker,

I couldn't resist a little fabric purchase, with the express intention to use it for this pattern!


As I played around with possible combinations, I found I need to supplement it with some of my own fabric.

But luckily I have plenty of Aurifil threads to co-ordinate!

I had already purchased three metres of solid on sale from Darn Cheap so that is what I based my purchase on!


Here are some progress shots.... 


lots of half square triangles.


And fabric that reads as a solid!






the pressing instructions are fabulous with all seams nesting beautifully!



I've been playing around with the sashing too!




I hope to have this together very soon.

Happy sewing!

SUZ



Sunday, July 10, 2022

Growing a garden...

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July...


My "New Brighton Gardens" quilt top is basted..


and ready to be hand quilted!

Happy days,

SUZ