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Tuesday, 8 April 2014

Woyww#253 - pins and needles

Hi, sorry been away again. I had to hibernate as I was finding this endless snow just too much. However, today the sunshine has brought me out, so I thought I would join in with What's on your Workdesk Wednesday, and show you my desk, which this week is a bit different.

I have got the quilting bug. I bought myself a starter kit with a mat, a cutter, pins etc and a roll of different fabrics and I had a quick lesson from my friend and away I went. I love it. I find the cutting out, the ironing of seams, the small bits of stitching together, more ironing, pinning, unpinning soooooo therapeutic. I have managed to sew together blocks of 16 x 2.5" squares and so far (in less than a week) made 8 blocks. I am just going to keep going until I think it is big enough and then I need my next lesson.

I have to say I am quite pleased with myself. I am still crocheting the monkey and am still knitting my socks and making my pig hat in the evenings but when I can, in the day, I am busily sewing and cutting and pinning. I need a bigger table!!!

I hope to pop round to everyone else's desk after I have done my aerobics and am sitting recuperating with my cup of tea.

 

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12 comments:

  1. Annie9 April 2014 at 03:16

    Your patchwork looks gorgeous.....keep up the good work.
    Hugs,
    Annie x # 51

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  2. Anonymous9 April 2014 at 07:38

    I love it when we find a new hobby that just fascinates us so much! Opens up a whole world of possibilities. Love your squares so far, looks like it might be addicting!

    Hugs
    Brenda 75 (I think you're 76)

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  3. Susanne9 April 2014 at 08:35

    How lovely, that rich pink is fab!

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  4. sandysewin9 April 2014 at 11:05

    Good for you for jumping into quilting! Love the colors you chose for your first quilt.

    Happy Woyww,

    Sandy #16

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  5. Lunch Lady Jan9 April 2014 at 15:38

    What lovely bright fabrics you're using! I have definitely fallen in love with quilting - using up all my scraps is a satisfying thing to do!
    Hugs, LLJ 45 xx

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  6. Cathy L. Calamas9 April 2014 at 16:28

    Love the colors in your fabric. I always love seeing a sewing machine on the desk!
    Here from WOYWW, Happy Wednesday!
    Cathy #80

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  7. Elizabeth9 April 2014 at 17:52

    Love your patchwork, the fabrics are super - the colours are so vibrant. Look forward to seeing the next step, after you've had the lesson of course :) Elizabeth x #77

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  8. ANNETTE HUSBAND9 April 2014 at 20:21

    G'day Famfa
    I haven't participated in WOYWW for maybe 9 months and I am trying to get to as many as I can this week..yeh and good for you for trying and doing so well with quilt making. I'm learning to paint and I am loving it too.
    hugs
    Annette In Oz #23

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  9. Sharon Madson9 April 2014 at 21:04

    Your quilt is progressing. Sounds like everything is going well. Hope aerobics go well and that you enjoy your tea! :) I am having a cup right now. Happy WOYWW! #91

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  10. Chrysalis10 April 2014 at 04:34

    Another crafter who loves to potter between skills! I love the quilt and look forward to seeing the finished monkey. Have a fab week, Chris # 35

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  11. Darnell10 April 2014 at 21:29

    Well done, Famfa! I love those pretty and bright fabrics you are using!! Have a great week! Hugs, Darnell #26

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  12. Annaboo's House15 April 2014 at 02:38

    Oh my goodness, you're learning to quilt now?!! Is there no end to your cleverness.
    It looks beautiful so far..love your colours and fabrics.
    Enjoy making and have a great week,
    Sarah xx

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