Monday, 18 February 2013

It's the sweetest thing . . .

It was such a lovely weekend here . . . it was so nice to see blue skies and sunshine again.  Could it be that Spring is on its way ?   The little birdies have started to sing again in the mornings too.  The dawn chorus is a sure sign, isn't it?

Anyway, so during my lovely weekend, I got lots, and lots of sewing done and managed to finish the top of my The Sweetest Thing quilt.

 

I just LOVE these fabrics by Riley Blake.  The colours are so pretty and Spring-like, don't you think ?


The one with the little birdies and the hearts is my favourite. {You can see it more clearly in the pic below}
So now I just need to piece together the back and then I'm going to have it quilted professionally.  My little machine just wouldn't cope and as much as I love the look and idea of hand quilting, I have to confess to a degree of laziness  ; -)


And, I finished the little crocheted hottie cover too . . .


This was my homework from Week 1 of my crochet course, so I'm chuffed to have done it. I picked out the Rooster Almerino yarn (which is sooo fab, by the way) colours to match the quilt, and am currently working on a pile of granny squares that will eventually become a cushion cover for the same guest room as the quilt.

Hope you had a sunshiney & lovely weekend too,
'til next time,
xoxo

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  1. Mylittlepieceofengland18 February 2013 at 16:38

    So pretty, the fabrics are rather gorgeous. Looking forward to seeing it quilted. Water bottle cover is very sweet too, you've been very busy :)

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    1. gilly19 February 2013 at 14:07

      Thanks Cheryl :-) Yes it was a very productive weekend on the craft front!
      Have a good week,
      xx

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  2. Debbie Johnson18 February 2013 at 16:53

    Such a happy quilt! Love the colors! And the water bottle looks so cozy warm perfect!

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  3. vintage grey18 February 2013 at 17:31

    Hi Gilly,
    Your quilt top is the sweetest!! Love the prints!! Your hottie cover is so pretty! Love the roses!! Happy Monday! xo Heather

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    1. gilly19 February 2013 at 14:09

      Thanks Heather :-) Think I may just develop an addiction to making these sweet roses, they are so fun!
      Have a lovely week,
      xx

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  4. Derrith18 February 2013 at 18:22

    I love the quilt-so cheerful and happy! It really makes me anxious for spring. -Derrith

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    1. gilly19 February 2013 at 14:10

      Thanks Derrith - I'm anxious for Spring too, am fed up being cold! Hopefully it's not to far away :-)
      Happy week to you,
      xx

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  5. Anonymous18 February 2013 at 18:25

    SO SWEET!
    SUCH ADORABLE FABRICS+I LOVE YOUR BINDING TOO!
    THANKS FOR SHARING!

    msstitcher1948@yahoo.com

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    1. gilly19 February 2013 at 14:11

      Hi Linda - thanks so much for popping by and saying hello :-)
      Have a great week,
      xx

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  6. Shortbread and Ginger18 February 2013 at 18:30

    Gorgeous quilt, looking forward to seeing the cushion when you have finished. Yes, I noticed that the birds had started singing here too!
    Liz @ Shortbread & Ginger

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    1. gilly19 February 2013 at 14:12

      Thanks Liz :-) Having fun with the granny squares too - they are quite addictive, aren't they?!
      Happy Tuesday,
      xx

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  7. Patricia18 February 2013 at 18:47

    Those cheeky birds are starting to wake us up in the mornings and a sure sign of Spring. Love the quilt, gorgeous colours and the hottie too.
    Patricia

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    1. gilly19 February 2013 at 14:13

      Thanks Patricia :-) I love the cheeky birdies so long as they don't wake us toooo early!
      Happy Tuesday,
      xx

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  8. Bev18 February 2013 at 18:48

    Your top is beautiful! I love the Sweetest fabric line. The colors are amazing! Thanks for sharing!

    Cheery wave!
    Bev

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    1. gilly19 February 2013 at 14:14

      Thanks Bev - did you manage to get some Sweetest fabric for yourself too?
      Have a happy day,
      xx

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  9. Anonymous18 February 2013 at 19:36

    We too had a sunny weekend - then got up this morning to frost! And like you, I have heard the birds singing in the mornings, so spring must be almost here. I love your quilt - the fabrics are gorgeous, and your little hottie cover is cute!!

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    1. gilly19 February 2013 at 14:15

      Thanks Anne - we woke up to frost again this morning too, and apparently "light snow" forecast for Saturday :-(
      But I still think Spring is en route :-)
      Happy day,
      xx

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  10. Ashley cramp18 February 2013 at 19:54

    I just love your quilt...how clever are you? and you must be so proud of your hottie cover i would be! the colours are very pretty, looking forward to seeing the cushion too...
    daisy j

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    1. gilly19 February 2013 at 14:16

      Thanks Daisy - that's sweet of you to say and yep, I'm chuffed :-)
      Have a happy sunny Tuesday,
      xx

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  11. Kim18 February 2013 at 20:00

    Beautiful quilt. Those fabrics do scream Spring!

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  12. Lynne18 February 2013 at 20:08

    I think spring is on it's way and our quilt looks very springlike indeed! Your guestroom is going to be so pretty and cozy with all your handmade projects. Love the hot water bottle cover. Have a great week!

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    1. gilly19 February 2013 at 14:18

      Thanks Lynne - I can't wait to get everything finished.. patience is not my strong point ;-)
      Wishing you a lovely week too,
      xx

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  13. Helen Philipps18 February 2013 at 20:26

    Beautiful quilt , I love the colours and the pattern and it is perfect for spring! Love the little hottie cover too, it is very pretty....and it will keep you cosy till the warmer weather arrives!
    Have a lovely week Gilly!
    Helen x

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    1. gilly19 February 2013 at 14:18

      Thanks Helen :-) And wishing you a happy, sunshiney week too,
      xx

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  14. Anne18 February 2013 at 21:12

    The quilt looks fab as does the hotty cover. Great job! :o)

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  15. Deborah18 February 2013 at 22:11

    What a beautiful quilt and I LOVE your hot water bottle cover!!

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  16. thriftwood18 February 2013 at 22:16

    Ooh Gilly you have been busy! What a beautiful quilt, you're so clever ... I love my little owl she's so pretty!

    I'm going to try another hotty cover, so thin I'll do one like yours ths time ....

    Love Claire xxx

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    1. gilly19 February 2013 at 14:21

      Thanks Claire - I'm about to start another hottie cover too, they're so fun to make. Enjoy, and I look forward to seeing the reveal when it's done :-)
      Happy Tuesday
      xx

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  17. Rosemary Dickinson18 February 2013 at 22:38

    Adore your quilt! Those colors are gorgeous! Looks feminine as well as spring like! Love your crochet project!

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  18. trish18 February 2013 at 22:52

    Aww. Your quilt is so pretty. So happy and "springy"!! :o)

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  19. Sewn With Grace18 February 2013 at 22:57

    OH MY WORD!!! Your quilt top is gorgeous and I love your crochet piece. Job well done!

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    1. gilly19 February 2013 at 14:23

      Thanks Renee, that's very sweet of you to say :-)
      Happy Tuesday,
      xx

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  20. the linen cloud18 February 2013 at 23:23

    Just so pretty Gilly ... the colours are perfect for spring ... Bee xx

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  21. debbie @ happy little cottage19 February 2013 at 00:04

    Your quilt IS the sweetest thing! Adorable! I like the hot water bottle cover too :-)

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  22. donna19 February 2013 at 00:51

    Your quilt is gorgeous. I agree with you the fabrics are sooo pretty. You have done a great job.
    Hugs
    donna

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  23. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~19 February 2013 at 03:48

    Oh my goodness what a sweet quilt that is!! Yes it is so springy and beautiful!! :) Love the hot water bottle cover too! Can't wait to see your squares :) xo Holly

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    1. gilly19 February 2013 at 14:24

      Thanks Holly - almost done with the squares :-)
      xx

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  24. Wendy19 February 2013 at 09:08

    Wow - your quilt is fantastic! And so BIG!! How do you work with such a huge amount of fabric? I can't imagine putting all that through my sewing machine. Incredible. And that hottie cover is adorable. :)

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    1. gilly19 February 2013 at 14:26

      Thanks Wendz :-) I think the starting point is a big(ger) sewing table. I've quilted two large quilts myself before and really struggled, so decided this time I'm just going to have it done by the expert !
      Happy Tuesday,
      xx

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  25. Clara {Clover and Violet}19 February 2013 at 11:05

    Adorable quilt!! Love the fabric!!

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    1. gilly22 February 2013 at 09:17

      Thank you! And thanks so much for popping in and saying hello too :-)
      Have a happy weekend,
      xx

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  26. Blueberry Heart19 February 2013 at 11:06

    oh that quilt...*GORGEOUS*...
    Love, love LOVE the colours, screams 'springtime'!
    BH x

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    1. gilly22 February 2013 at 09:18

      Thanks Kerry - now if only Spring would hear the screams and come running! ;-)
      Happy weekend,
      xx

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  27. Sophie19 February 2013 at 11:54

    Just Gorgeous!! I love it. I am currently machine quilting my first quilt (I have hand quilted in the past) and my goodness I am hating every minute of it.
    Next time if I decide a quilt is too big to hand quilt myself, I will get a professional long arm quilter to do it.
    I love your work
    Best wishes
    S

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    1. gilly22 February 2013 at 09:20

      Thanks Sophie. I struggled away a few times quilting larger ones myself but after I'd had just one done professionally, I was sold on the idea. Thanks for your sweet comment about my work and have a happy weekend,
      xx

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  28. Elisabeth19 February 2013 at 13:40

    What a beautiful quilt! The colours are lovely - very springlike :) Elisabeth x

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    1. gilly22 February 2013 at 09:20

      Thanks Elisabeth :-)
      Happy weekend to you,
      xx

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  29. knitalatte19 February 2013 at 13:59

    Your quilt is so pretty and happy looking. Just love the fabric colors. Great crochet hot water bottle cover. The flowers make just make it.

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    1. gilly22 February 2013 at 09:20

      Thanks for your kind comment :-)
      Have a great weekend,
      xx

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  30. Anonymous19 February 2013 at 14:49

    What a pretty quilt, love your colors. I crochet but never tried a cover such as you made, great idea though! Looks so nice.

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    1. gilly22 February 2013 at 09:21

      Thanks Connie - you should try a little hottie cover, if I can do it, you definitely can! They make great gifts too, don't you think?
      Have a happy weekend,
      xx

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  31. Anonymous19 February 2013 at 20:26

    What a model student you've been - A* for finishing your hottie cover it's gorgeous, I'm looking forward to seeing you complete week 2's homework! xx

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    1. gilly22 February 2013 at 09:22

      Thanks Diane :-)
      Am completely loving making all these granny squares! Looking forward to see what you've got in store for next week.
      Have a lovely weekend,
      xx

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  32. Unknown20 February 2013 at 02:39

    Your quilt is so beautiful Gilly! I love the colours :-)
    Hope your week is going well,
    x

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    1. gilly22 February 2013 at 09:23

      Thanks Sarah - it's a busy week here, TGIF :-)
      Have a lovely weekend,
      xx

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  33. koralee20 February 2013 at 03:28

    You are so creative.....love that little hot water bottle cover...very very sweet. Happy week to you.

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    1. gilly22 February 2013 at 09:24

      Thanks Koralee - that's high praise indeed, coming from the Queen of Creativity herself :-) Thank you, you're so sweet.
      Have a happy weekend,
      xx

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  34. Shane Pollard20 February 2013 at 23:42

    Oh I adore your quilt Gilly - it would be perfect for my first quilt which I will make for my littlest granddaughter who is one yr.
    I will look back on your posts to try and find a link to the pattern - if I don't find it I'll be back to ask you for more info - hope that's OK!!!
    The hottie cover is cute too! What crochet course are you doing - is it an online one as I want to learn to crochet too!!
    Thanks for popping in to see me today!
    Shane ♥

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    1. gilly22 February 2013 at 09:29

      Hi Shane - thanks for your kind comment, and I'm flattered that you like the pattern too :-) Actually I just made it up as I went along, it's quite simple, but I did draw it out, so I will happily email you the details if you'd like - just let me know. The fabric is so adorable, it'd be perfect for your littlest one. It has some beautiful yellows too in the range which I haven't used this time.
      The crochet course I'm doing is run by Harry & Floss, and a lovely (patient!) lady called Diane, who is local to me here in the UK. I learn a lot better when I have someone in front of me actually showing me, rather than online, but I can recommend a book called Beginner's Guide to Crochet by Pauline Turner - some of the projects are a bit old-fashioned but it has all the basics well explained. Hope that helps! Happy weekend, xx

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  35. Yarni Gras!21 February 2013 at 03:36

    love the little water bottle cover!

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  36. trishie22 February 2013 at 04:50

    What a beautiful quilt! Love the fabrics you've used.

    PS: I'm hosting a Living Nature skin essentials pack giveaway at my blog, hope you enter: http://www.underlockandkeyblog.com/2013/02/living-nature-review-and-giveaway.html

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  37. Mack and Mabel22 February 2013 at 10:58

    Ooh, I should have attended this crochet course Gilly. I'm stuck at the blanket stage = it's reading patterns that is my problem :(
    I love Riley Blake fabfics too. That is THE sweetest quilt!

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    1. gilly22 February 2013 at 15:30

      Hi Julie - Diane runs ongoing courses, so have a look at her website: http://harryandfloss.co.uk if you are interested. Mainly the courses are at Materials Girls in Alcester, but if there's a couple of you wanting to do it together, Diane will even come to your home. Look her up, and tell her I sent you! She's ever so patient, and a great teacher.
      Thanks for your kind comment about my quilt :-)
      Happy weekend, xx

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  38. Sweet Posy Dreams9 March 2013 at 21:56

    Our birds are singing too. Makes me think spring is near even as I trudge through the snow to walk the dog.

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