We've had lots of rain and my garden is doing great! My sewing... not so much. But I did get a flimsy finished. It's going to be a picnic quilt. I used lots of scraps. This was my 'get myself going each day' project.. My DD asked me to make a picnic quilt for a friend of hers. There was to be no expense involved, just lots of scraps from my stash. I was only too glad to oblige. It will measre about 56 by 56. Now to get it quilted!
I think this quilt has a sort of orange feel. I guess it's that cheddar sashing. So here is an orange plant that is blooming in my solarium right now. I got a small piece of this from a quilty friend. It's a Clivia. I have never had a plant like this before and I was thrilled when she gave me a piece. The flowers are a lovely orange colour.
And now another thing that has taken me away from my sewing machine. My DD went strawberry picking and we made 3 batches of strawberry jam or about 28 half pint jars. It is delicious! We couldn't keep William out of the action. Here he is testing out the canning pot for size. Yup, it fits!
I also made 4 more hexie flowers for the red quilt. I'll show you when I get them sewn on. We have a busy week ahead. Lots of end of the school year things to tidy up for DD. That means I'll get to babysit William. Yay! I love doing that.
I think this quilt has a sort of orange feel. I guess it's that cheddar sashing. So here is an orange plant that is blooming in my solarium right now. I got a small piece of this from a quilty friend. It's a Clivia. I have never had a plant like this before and I was thrilled when she gave me a piece. The flowers are a lovely orange colour.
And now another thing that has taken me away from my sewing machine. My DD went strawberry picking and we made 3 batches of strawberry jam or about 28 half pint jars. It is delicious! We couldn't keep William out of the action. Here he is testing out the canning pot for size. Yup, it fits!
I also made 4 more hexie flowers for the red quilt. I'll show you when I get them sewn on. We have a busy week ahead. Lots of end of the school year things to tidy up for DD. That means I'll get to babysit William. Yay! I love doing that.
8 comments:
Wow, William has grown a lot! He looks so cute in the canning pot!
That’s a lovely scrappy quilt Hetty!!
Happy dear daughter friend. And what a happy happy little boy William is! Such a smile!!!
I love those orange flowers. I've never heard of that plant before.'
What a cutie little William is!
Ooh! I love that quilt. Such a fun and scrappy!
What a happy quilt! And, what a happy William!
Orange is my favorite color! Great job on that scrap quilt. I will have to remember cheddar for a sashing - I really like it. Thanks for sharing with Oh Scrap!
I think you have a gorgeous flower for each of your quilts....too cool. William is so handsome. Wished I could get a baby hug. My grandkids will all be here in a few days. The youngest is 12 and Dakota's voice is changing. We'll see if at that age he'll still be hugging Grandma...:)
If not, I'll just take one.
What a big boy! He's growing so fast. Spend all the time you can with him. You've certainly gotten lots done! Love the scrappy picnic quilt! And so wil your DD's friend!
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