Thursday, 1 March 2012

March Fresh Sewing Day


 1. Gee`s Bend Inspired Mini Quilt, 2. Pouch back, 3. We Bee Modern Too - February Block, 4. For the Love of Solids Mini Back, 5. do.Good Stitches (Care Circle) February Blocks, 6. Pouch Front, 7. perle hand stitching detail, 8. For the Love of Solids Mini Front, 9. do.Good Stitches (Care Circle) February Blocks

Oh my, February was one frenetic month and was fairly selfless as nearly everything I made was for someone else - either one of the two swap makes (Mouthy Stitches and For the Love of Solids) or bee blocks (We Bee Modern Too and do.Good Stitches). There was definitely a green and yellow thing going on too!

The only thing I made for myself was the Gee`s Bend inspired mini, which I love.  I made it as part of Jennifer`s super fun Modern Mini Challenge, the linky for which opens on Monday March 5.  This is my entry. It has really inspired me to use solids more and to experiment with improv,piecing.  The mini will hang in our kitchen and remind me that trying something new is fun!

I finally got my pouch finished for the Mouthy Stitches swap after the linen I needed finally arrived.  It`s winging its way to my partner and I hope she likes it.

I`m really hoping that March will be more laid back. There were times last month when it was all beginning to feel like work (because vital supplies took an age to arrive which is all stress inducing believe me) and for me that`s not what it`s all about.  So time for a breather.

Linking up with uber talented Lynne at Lily`s Quilts for Fresh Sewing Day.  Do hop over and see what people have been up to the last 29 days and check out some great smaller blogs in the Small Blog Meet.

Fresh Sewing Day 

*Edited to add Lynne`s new button*

Lily's Quilts

21 comments:

Diane-crewe said...

have fun during your "quieter" month x

leanne said...

wow - did you do all of that in February - imagine what you're going to accomplish in quiet March :)

Katy Cameron said...

Love your February creations, hope you have a nice, stress free, creative March :o)

Collette said...

love the hand stitching with perle great colours love it all and I have been keen on stars lately too. x

Krista Schneider said...

you were busy! beautiful stuff as always. here's to a less stressful month of march!

Run Quilt Knit Write said...

Wow Annabella! You really did get a lot done! I'm sure you deserve a break!!

Leanne said...

Those are all wonderful, I especially love both your mini quilts!

Debbie said...

Many inspiring projects here. Love your Gee's Bend quilt AND FTLOS2!!

Pat Merkle said...

I just LOVE,LOVE, LOVE your projects. Your work always makes me smile!

www.randomthoughtsdoordi.com said...

I love all your projects. Your zippy pouches look especially lovely. Take a breather and relax. This is fun, right?

Betty said...

You certainly have been busy.
Have fun in March too!
I absolutely love the miniquilt you made for YOU! Great! And the quilting is great too!
You're coming to London too in June, aren't you?

Sheila said...

Some smashing stuff there, but especially like your Modern Mini.

Charlotte said...

What gorgeous projects. I love your mini quilt, its fab

Sandra Kaye said...

Lovely work!! I love looking at every ones work. Thanks for sharing!! Hugs

Mrs Flying Blind... said...

Oh your improv is still one of my most favourite quilts ever!

Kelly said...

Gorgeous makes!

Katie said...

Wow, you were busy! The handstitching is very pretty. I want to do a bit more of that this spring!

fiberchick said...

Found you through LQ. Beautiful work!

Kirsten said...

Such beautiful projects Annabella - I really adore your Modern mini quilt!!

Archie The Wonder Dog said...

Love what you made in February! Enjoy your laid back March!!

ScissorsandThread said...

Gorgeous mosaic, hope March is less stressful for you. Remember to have fun!