And moving on....

 With grandchildren poised to arrive at any moment, 

The hexie shape with two triangles was added.

I thought I'd give a quick update on my latest start. 

It might be a while til I get back to it....!

A black and white version to check tonal balance

It's now called "Violet Crumble" after the iconic 

Australian honeycomb candy bar.

The quilt is constructed in diagonal rows, pinning 

carefully at points of the triangles.

Yes, I like a challenge!

I still have the long centre rows to join...

but it's fun to see the star shapes appearing.

Hopefully, I'll be back soon with the flimsy complete!

Happy sewing!

SUZ

A new start

 As I mentioned in my previous post, I have another 

quilt started!

A friend shared a quilt she had finished and I wanted to 

make one too!

Hers was made following the pattern by 

Stitched In Color called Honeycomb Stars.

It seems Moda published something similar back in 

2013.

I also found a similar design called Juggle by 

Bonnie and Camille, (photo taken from here 

   https://thimbleblossoms.com/products/juggle-pdf-pattern )

Then I found a website where I could print off a

 template and made a freezer paper one and got 

cutting!

I'm using my precious stash of Heather Ross fabrics....

And making much larger hexies!

It will certainly make a statement!

Now to cut out the adjoining triangles from my stash of 

solids,

and I can start sewing.

Happy days!

Suz

Betwixt and Between

From calculations, I have completed 8 quilts this year, 

with "Cloverly" waiting patiently for a backing, 

once I can go shopping again.

So I didn't want to start another quilt....yet!

So I got to and cut out the octagonal pieces for the 

Annie cushion I shared last time.

I decided to use my healthy stash of Heather Ross 

fabrics, choosing 36 in total.

The pattern calls for a 7 by 7 arrangement or a total of 

49 octagons,

but I did not want a cushion that large......

I had a pillow form ready and waiting.

I enjoyed many lockdown hours hand stitching this 

together, 

enjoying the neatness of the back as much as the front.

Once it was together I added a border, mainly to

   stabilise all the bias edges.

I hand quilted it with a Perle thread in off white

and bound with a pretty turquoise stripe.

It matches my Port Fairy Tales quilt made last year.

It finishes at about 46cm or 18"

I guess it's time to think about my next quilt.

What should I make?

Happy sewing!

SUZ

Port Fairy Tales

Mr. PnP have been away for a short break, 

down on the Shipwreck Coast in western Victoria,

hence the name "Port Fairy Tales".

I had a great opportunity to finish binding my 

Heather Ross/ Sawtooth Mania quilt,

 

And to get some pretty photos of it!

I had a very willing quilt holder, but this backdrop was 

in the shade!

It was only when we returned to our accommodation 

that I noticed the log with the ocean in the background!

Finally some close-ups of the quilting...

 straight lines on the machine,

and a little Perle handquilting!

Quilt #6 for 2020

Lifetime quilt #124

47" square

"Sawtooth Mania" pattern by OPQ

I only have two quilts at the "WIPs" stage, but before I 

start a new one, I have some clothes to make!

Happy sewing!

SUZ

Slowing down...

After a flurry of quilt finishes,

I decided I needed a 'slow sewing' project.

For me, English Paper Piecing is ideal!

 While it will take some time to make enough blocks 

for a good-sized quilt,

this project is portable and fun to make!

My first set is all fussy cut...

from my 'kerchief girls' and Heather Ross stash!

This is the Quatro Colour quilt by Sue Daley....

there are plenty of beautiful quilts on Instagram for 

inspiration!

Happy sewing!

SUZ