Better Late than Never

I'm so happy to finish my April block, for the Free Bee.


 I was a month behind..... for some strange reason I made the May blocks before the April block. 


I plead crazy creative mood swings....or something like that.

I hope you like it Ethne.

Some QAYG Slivers...perhaps

 I'm still just playing around with the slivers....I thought I'd just try out a QAYG (stitch and flip) block, before committing to a full fledged project.

That Works Rather Well....

 I'm finding this book quite fascinating. After giving it a more thorough read, I went down to play.

 Pressing creases into the arc is a very fast and easy way to mark the fabric.

I would much rather chain piece than paper piece any day of the week. 

 

 That was actually quite effortless!

And there you have it.
I love trying new techniques...and this one is a keeper.
The light weight of the shot cottons is especially nice for this particular method.

Approximately 58 Meters Later

Let me explain......in the aftermath of a "Creative Frenzy" the doldrums hit. I'm sure you know what I'm talking about. After spending weeks immersed in a project, to the point of obsession, at times, one is left feeling a little lack luster, when all is said and done.  

A little shop hop was in order. Climbing into fellow quilter's car she casually (well, not all that casually) mentions, that one of our favourite shops is moving....and you know what that means, deals are to be had. 

The author, of this particular sale, is ingenious...I mean she knows us quilters. The more you buy the greater percentage you save.....who does that to a fabric junkie???

Well, fifty eight (give or take a few) meters later...... 

 

Does that even look like 58 meters???  

Notice, I'm being very restrained in my choices...if not in my amounts. The majority of the yardage I bought is somewhat neutral with lovely texture and of course a few funky prints, thrown in for good measure. 

After all, there has to be some sort of restraint when buying in such an uncontrolled manner. I know, it's a bit like going on a chocolate binge, only much more expensive.....hmm, chocolate sounds good, right about now.

Last but not least, I casually threw this book, on top of my pile....I'm a bit of a book junkie as well.  My plan was to take a quick browse, before I headed off for bed, last night.....well I was still up at 4:30 am, with all kinds of creativity rattling around my brain.

I quickly made a little test sample.........I think I feel another "Creative Frenzy" coming on. I'll keep you posted.

Bloggers Quilt Festival

Can you believe it, another Bloggers' Quilt Festival is underway. You'll want to check this out, as so many bloggers enter their amazing quilts, in the festival. It's a wonderful feast for the eyes and a terrific opportunity to be introduced to  more quilter's and their fabulous blogs...what could be more exciting than that.

I finished Colour Shot,  just in the  nick of time to enter it in the festival.

Why did I start this quilt....Lynne asked if I would be willing to make a quilt using the Oakshott Cottons and blog about it??? Would I be willing???? Well of course, I'd be willing.

Colour Shot

Quilt Back

When this beautiful bundle of Oakshott Cottons arrived at my door, mid March, I became totally obsessed with immersed in this project. 

Some Improvising....

Some inset circles

A few appliqued strips

A little QAYG....
and there you have it.

 I've flooded my blog with my progress, over the last few months and have been motivated, by so many supportive comments along the way. This is the first totally solid quilt I've ever made, but I don't think it will be my last.

Free Bee Update

My fellow Free Bees, have by far exceeded my expectations. Although one of the blocks is still on the way...and it's a beauty, I couldn't resist playing a little. Just  a couple of collages here and there and the creative juices are starting to flow. The wonder of this project is that each block is work of art on it's own. I want to do each of these fabulous blocks justice. Once the last block arrives I'll link back to each individual, wonderfully, talented quilter.

No matter how I arrange them...they're fabulous.  I'm itching to start on this amazing project.

Photo Shoot of Colour Shot

 A lovely day for a photo shoot of Colour Shot. The Oakshott Project is complete.

I'm kind of sad I'm finished...we've had so much fun together these lovely Oakshott Cottons and I.

But no worries, we'll be friends for life.....that just means more Oakshott Projects.