Go Four It

This year's sewalong quilt with American Patchwork and Quilting is called "Go Four It" because it features lots and lots of 4 patch blocks.  There are three quilt designs.  I really want to start the king-size Rainbow Rows version later this year.  Jenni asked me to make a cot quilt so this little yellow and white Rainbow Rows came about.  All the photos are dull because we have no sunshine!  So much rain has been falling.

I love the backing fabric Jenni bought - fantastic Aboriginal design with touches of yellow so it really suits the front.

Karen quilted it over the weekend with lovely clouds - the curves are a great contrast to all the little squares.

Working with yellow makes me happy.

Presents

Another week has flown by with lots happening:  sewing and family time as well as a lovely surprise.  Arrived home from work on Wednesday evening to find a package on the verandah sent by dear Helen.  Inside was a present for me and a present for little ChaCha.  Both are so sweet.  Love surprises like this.

 

The last 12 Text Me blocks are now together.  Fig Tree fabrics are lovely - the quality of the material is beautiful and the designs are so pretty.  Next step is to work on the layout of the 36 blocks - my least favourite part of the quilt-making process, so the blocks will be put away for a little while and I'll work on something else.

Binding has been sewn onto Basket Case

 and I can sew it down in between stitching Little Chicken Feather.

 

These stitcheries are so sweet.

There's also a little bit of secret sewing happening with some more Go Four It blocks in the Rainbow Rows design.

 

Planning to make a large version of this quilt using loads of scrappy pieces (brights and whites) later this year in an effort to use up the stash.

Had a lovely time with the stitching girls on Saturday afternoon - actually did a bit of stitching while I was talking.  The whole family visited Elizabeth, Matt and ChaCha yesterday - was lovely to spend some time with all my favourite people.