Hello Dear Reader,
No spoilers about the Great British Sewing Bee on the Beeb! I've saved it on the Digi' box and I'll watch it later.
I have two sewing bees................on in this case, quilting bees on Thursday and Friday. To the beginners on Thursday, we'll be making a cushion cover from with a disappearing nine patch front, so nothing dreadfully difficult. The aim is to be able to use a sewing machine, measure and cut fabric, pin and sew then iron seams open so they sit accurately. I've been testing some new blocks (all from Bonnie Hunter's designs) to try out with the more experienced sewers on Friday. The block above is 8" in the middle and finished to 12" with the border.
This 'Jacob's ladder block is a 9" block and is far easier than it looks.
This lovely little star block is finished to 8". I find the smaller and more intricate the block, the more I enjoy the challenge of making it. All of these 'orphan' blocks will go towards my crumb quilt and will be practised again by me on Friday. I'm really looking forward to meeting everyone, to having a dedicated sewing space to work in and of course the fun of a really good chit chat.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the Truro Branch of Christians Against Poverty for inviting me to tell my story today. I met some inspirational people who have done so much to change their lives for the better. Thanks for lunch and my love to everyone.
It's been a great day all round. An inspirational morning with some amazing people, coffee and a catch up with one of my very dearest friends this afternoon and an evening playing with fabric. Days off don't get much better than this!!!
Until tomorrow,
Love Froogs xxxx