FQS new mystery BOM

Look what came in the post today,very excited .This one will be for my beautiful girl Nicola,that's if she wants it of  course........

The sashing and backing.

Taking pictures with my ipad,sorry they are not great and you can't see how beautiful the fabrics are.

The first block.

Better get these finished now,before I start.I bet none of you are as messy as me.Here are the three quilts I am working on all at the same time....

Almost finished the binding on the big quilt,would like to have the two wall hanging quilt done before the weekend.

It's scorching today,so the best place for me in indoors sewing,hubby is out at his Wednesday motorbike meeting.

Love from me must get cracking 

Xx

Clever boy

 hubby is a genius ,I've always know he was brilliant ,but this time he surpassed himself....

For many years I have longed for a sewing table,A Horne sewing table.  Unfortunately I just don't have the space.I have "issues "with both shoulders,and sewing large items(quilts)becomes a bit of a pain.I can't get a comfortable position ,which is why I want a sewing table.....sigh.....I sew large items at the dining table rather than in my craft room,because I have more space there.Brian came up with this idea.....it works like a dream woohoo.

This is my dining table,

It opens in the middle to reveal and extra section,

Hubby's idea ,open up and place the sewing machine in the well.

I was a bit sceptic about it ,but tried it anyway.

I have to tell you it works like a dream.

Sewing area is level with the table,it really is brill and much easier on the arms .It looks a bit odd,but it works,Diddnt I tell you he was brilliant.

The quilt is now finished and I will take pics in the daylight .

Thought I would share this one,our baby is now 5weeks old and doing really well.

This is not my favourite picture ,I don't look so good without my make up lol.

Hubby and my gorgeous granddaughter,I absolutely adore this kid.She has just given granddad his Father's Day Card.

All for now,got to put the wall hanging together that goes with my quilt...happy days.xx

Pumpkinville

The last few blocks are appliqué,d .

Needs pressing.

Here they are altogether.

Waiting for the edging fabric to arrive then I can finish it.This one is going in the conservatory,is very plain out there and this is nice and bright.

I know the pics are not great,taken with my Ipad,it's raining today so I couldn't hang it outside.

Laura x

A few days away

We had a lovely few days away,the weather was gorgeous hot and sunny.

A few pictures of our travels ,hope not to bore you.

I wonder if my friend Sue can guess where we are...

Well Sue,have you  guessed yet?

Cheddar Gorge,in  Somerset ,lovely place.We had to drive all through the gorge to get to the camp site,OK in the campervan but goodness knows how those big caravans get round those winding bends.

We went to Weston Super Mare,Lilly had her first run on the beach,and she loved it.

Westons rebuilt Pier,it was gutted in a fire about 4 years ago,it is now rebuilt and open to the public.

We couldn't go on because we had Lilly with us and dogs are not allowed.Looks splendid  dosnt   it.

Next was Burnham  on Sea ,a small seaside town.

Had to take this photo.

It really is a tiny Pier.

We walked poor Lilly off her little feet

Now to catch up with some sewing.

Xx

SKOW my way

A few more of these.

So I changed the cat into a dog,because that is what we have.My little dog Lilly.

I've laid them out on the table to see how they look.I am making mine to hang over my bed,so it is going to be a different shape.There are 4 more blocks but I am not making those,I think I will have enough.

I'm standing on a dining chair to take this pic,and Bri is not happy lol.

Will start to put the blocks together soon,have plenty of scraps for the in between bits.

Don't know how it will finally go together,but it's fun playing.

Lou xx

Kingsbury Water Park

I love it here,one of my favourite spots.Not too far from home,only half hour drive.

You can have a lovely day out,with over 30 lakes and pools,a children's playground,lots going on.

Plenty of these.

And these.

Lilly loves it,she can run around as much as she likes,here she is having a drink.

A nice shady bit.

The Wisteria outside the cafe and visitors centre is beautiful ,it covers the pergola that is about 20 ft long.

The church in Kingsbury village,across the lake.

Had a lovely day.

See you soon with some sewing to show.xx

Beautiful sunny warm day.....at last

It's been a beautiful day ,warm and sunny.Ive taken a few photos in the garden.

Next doors Lilac hangs over my wall and is glorious.

I have taken all these pictures with my Ipad,so can't zoom in for a better shot.

This Peonie is many years old,it's been moved all around the garden over the years.It even grew under the rabbit hutch at one point.

The Maple goes from this pale green to a beautiful deep red by late Autumn.

After all the rain and very cold weather it's a wonder anything is growing,but growing it is ,and looking lovely.

The last pic is of lovely Lilly,chilling in the conservatory,it's one of her favourite spots .Bri had taken her for a very long walk and her little legs were worn out.

Have a lovely weekend everyone.xx