A quarter of Just takes 2

Here is a photo of the first quarter of the Just Takes 2 quilt that a few people are doing. Every two weeks some more patterns are posted on the site and if you are lucky you can get the blocks done before the next lot come out. Sentimental Stitches and Dear Jane are the two sites to check out for the patterns and to see other peoples versions of this quilt.

So far it has been fun as there are lots of different techniques being used and some I have never done before so it is a real learning curve. So far I am very happy with the result and I might add that it is going to be a HUGE quilt. Maybe I'll just do each quarter and have 4 quilts! The slight crinkles are not bad sewing, just bad laying on the floor to photograph.

Tuesday's Treasure

On Feb 4th this year I was handed a box with a butterfly gift tag on it. As it was our wedding anniversary I thought that Hubby was giving me a gift for that. Then I realised that there were two boxes and tags the same. One for me , one for DH. When I opened mine the above pendant was in it. Tears welled when DH told me what it was. It's a bit hard to see and it is much prettier in real life but it is an impression of my son's thumbprint. As some know he passed away in November last year so you can imagine how much it means to me to have a small part of him close to my heart. DH got a dog tag shaped one as well. Thanks to my sisters-in-law ( and MIL) I carry part of Christopher with me.

Check out here to see more examples of Liv's beautiful work. Also check out the other TT at Mel's blog and have a great Tuesday. Sorry that my photography skills are non existent!

Two more of those AHHH's

I just finished putting the last stitches into the last two AHHH's and Tonya has another one up. Being dumb I can't work this one out but Tonya is going to post one in colour so I can see where I am going. I have been asked by some non sewing friends why I do them. My reply is I like the challenge!

I will post some pics later of the Just takes 2 blocks that I have just finished... a feathered star and Grandmother's compass, the latter being hand pieced. Yep nuts I know. The next set should be posted by Sentimental Stitches today.Hope they are easy.

I also have the last block of Just Plain Nuts sewn so on to the putting together. That could be a challenge!

the AHHH's keep on coming

Here are some more of the AHHH's that I have completed. I do love them. Not so sure about one of these but if I don't like it when I finish them all I don't have to use it. I have the next one all ready to go and then Tonya will put up another one!

A commentor asked about the papers I used.. I got the page from Tonya or go to www.incompetech.com /graph paper/hexagonals and you should get the same paper we are using. I print out onto card so I can just cut and use. I bought a stack of cards, put it somewhere safe and do you think I can find it????? NO. I have enough printed for about 4 more then I am stuck. Officeworks here I come.

more AHHH hexies

As I have the camera all set up thought I would post the last couple of AHHH hexies. I am still two behind but as DD2 has been in hospital I haven't had a chance to sew them. I have the papers all set to go I just need to choose the fabric. Does anyone else have that dilemma?

I am almost up to date with the Just Takes 2 blocks and the next one is a doozy! Then of course there is the Just Plain Nuts that I have 5 ,yes just 5 ,blocks left to sew. Add to the list the My Town blocks , 5 to go ( ie corners and centre) plus the myriad of UFO's. Can someone invent a 36 hour day so I can catch up PLEASE.

Works in progress... sort of

Here are some more of my AHHH hexies from Tonya at Hillbilly Handiworks. I am really enjoying making these and have finished one of last Thursday's with another ready to go but here is a picture of the last four. One was a WIP and the crostoli on the plate was every bit as delicious as it looked. I hasten to add that I didn't eat it all, I had help from some of my sewing group friends.

my Clare bear would like to join in

Here is my version of Melody's Clare bear. I think she looks pretty much like her sister... Mel's pattern turned out well. My Clare is sitting amongst the strawberry plants so maybe she'll share a strawberry or two if there are any.