Christmas Table Runner

Yes I know Christmas was a while ago but I was looking at some downloaded photos and realised I probably hadn't shared this one. I threw it together quite quickly and think I only did the binding the day before Christmas Eve. I'd bought a layer cake of a Kate Spain christmas collection obviously with something in mind, but then I couldn't remember what I had planned, so ended up with this simple layout. Turned out rather nicely, I thought.

Extending the Stash

I've been very good lately about buying new fabric - having 2 mortgages will do that to you - but when Clare mentioned that she had bought some lovely fabric from Spotlight recently, I thought I would check it out. I was heading down to Victor on the weekend - it was Mr G's weekend to work and I somehow managed to offload Miss R overnight so I was ON MY OWN - so I dropped in at the store in Colonnades. Now, this is not my side of town, but I managed to find my way and not get lost and then had a lovely time browsing.

Some of the fabrics were down to $4/m, some $6/m and some were 30% off. Theresa would be pleased to  know that one of those prints is called Feedsack, and I have been more than happy to express my views on feedsack prints (not always complimentary LOL). And I liked that blue floral on the bottom there so much that I bought all that was left on the roll - not quite 2 metres. I tried to get some colours that I don't normally buy, so some lovely yellows and greys and there's also some from the new V&A collection. I've found Spotlight fabric to be a bit meh in the past but the quality has improved dramatically! In fact, looking at this little stash again has made me want to stock up some more....maybe while Miss R is at Scouts????

More 2 1/2" squares

Ever since I started quilting a few years ago (June long weekend 2009), I've been cutting my scraps into 2 1/2" squares with the idea that one day I'll make a scrappy quilt. I used a lot of them when I made the Triple Celtic Ring quilt for my aunt....

and a couple of days ago I stumbled on inspiration for another.

So yesterday and today has been busy cutting scraps into 2 1/2" squares....

and I can't wait to get started on piecing the blocks.

The sad thing is, I probably have enough scraps to make about 6 of these quilts. :-)

Update #1

Ok, so here's the first finished project.....pink quilt for Miss R. Very pleased with the end result and I LOVE the back.....fabric from Ikea that was dirt cheap and looks great (so thanks Theresa for putting me onto it) and then I just added pieced scraps in a strip. Binding is the Ikea fabric.

How Exciting!

Today a parcel waiting for me at the post office......some lovely fabrics I ordered from The Fabric Shack a week or so ago. Surfing on a quiet Sunday morning can be a dangerous thing.

I remember Theresa commenting that she has ordered some fabric from the US and I remember thinking "why???" but now? I know why!! LOL I might even order a Jelly Roll next.

Here You Go Theresa!

A blog, my first post and a picture....the first quilt I attempted. My husband takes great delight in telling everyone that I made this quilt for the dogs, but in reality I made it to protect the leather lounge from the dogs. Have almost finished the one for the second chair, and have just started cutting out pieces for the one for the lounge.