Gosh, it's been a long time between quilt finishes.
I have slowed down with my quilt-making.
I have another hobby, botanical watercolour painting,
that often takes up some of my retirement hours.
I also have a bigger house to look after now that we live
in regional Victora.
The garden is quite large and I like to help my husband
maintain it.
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| A harvest of tomatoes |
And now that Mr PnP has retired we are travelling more,
if only a road trip here or there.
We also enjoy exploring all the little towns nearby,
as well as trips back to Melbourne to visit
family and friends.
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D'Arenberg Winery in McLaren Vale SA
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How many quilts do I really need?
I don't have many new friends or ones that I know well
enough to gift them to.
But this one was started on a whim and I love it!
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| Quilting on my Juki! |
It is now called Patio Garden because I didn't find
Checkered Garden, named by the creator,
very inspiring!
I had the perfect backing in my stash.
I remember buying 4 or 5 metres of this last year
from Darn Cheap
for a very reasonable or 'cheap' price!
It is quilted in a simple grid design
with a lovely aqua Aurifil thread,
one of the reels I won in a giveaway a few years back!
I think it will make a great baby quilt
for bassinette or floor.
I took my quilt on a little trip to
Lambley Nursery and
Gardens.
And stopped in Clunes when I saw this old cart,
the perfect backdrop I think!
I think my mojo is back because I have not one
but two quilts in the planning stage!
Happy sewing!
Quilt finish #1 for 2024
Lifetime quilt #153
48" square
SUZ
