Friday, 12 April 2013

All things quilty . . .

Spent some time earlier, laying out the rows of my Bee in My Bonnet Row Along quilt top, in preparation for hopefully finding some time this weekend to sew them together. 
Yay :-)



 Then I've still got to add the inner and outer borders etc too, so it's still a wee bit away from being finished . . .



I seem to have fallen behind a little, but do hop over to Lori's blog and see just how gorgeous her quilt is.
It is truly lovely.

And I've been packing my basket with all the things I need to take with me to the "Machine Quilting for the Terrified" workshop that I'm doing tomorrow at The Quilter's Den in Warwick.


Looking forward to it, and hoping I will be somewhat less terrified thereafter  !

Oh, and it's supposed to warm up this weekend too.  Could it be that Spring is finally here ?
Whatever you're up to, have a great weekend . . .
xoxo


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  1. gillyflower12 April 2013 at 18:02

    Hi Gilly, your quilt is looking lovely and will be gorgeous when its finished! Just popped over to see Lori's amazing quilt too - well done to you for doing this, what a great idea of Lori's.
    Hope you have fun at the workshop and come away full of confidence and raring to go!
    Our local forecast, instead of sun and high temps is now back to two days of cloud and rain, but atleast it should be warmer - hope you get some sun!
    Gill xx

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    1. gilly15 April 2013 at 10:22

      Thanks Gill - and if my quilt turns out even half as lovely as Lori's, I'll be more than delighted!
      We got a little bit of sun on Saturday morning, but that was about it!
      Have a great week,
      xx

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  2. Mack and Mabel12 April 2013 at 18:10

    Ooh your quilt is coming along nicely. I'm even further behind with my Row Along than you, but I hope to catch up soon ( I think seeing the finished item has renewed my enthusiasm!)
    Hope you have a lovely time at your class ;)

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    1. gilly15 April 2013 at 10:23

      THanks Julie - Lori's beautiful finished quilt has inspired me to. Am determined to get this one finished in the not too distant future !
      Happy Monday,
      xx

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  3. Plain Jane12 April 2013 at 18:34

    Love the colours you are using. I think I would need a workshop that was for the extremely terrified so I'm sure you'll be fine. Looking forward to hearing all about it x Jane

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    1. gilly15 April 2013 at 10:26

      Thanks Jane :-) The workshop was decidedly fun and un-intimidating - now I just need to practise!
      Have a great week,
      xx

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  4. the linen cloud12 April 2013 at 19:51

    Lovely quilt ... it will be beautiful when it's finished ... and I love the name of the workshop ... brilliant ... have fun ... Bee xx

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    1. gilly15 April 2013 at 10:25

      Thanks Bee - and it was the name of the workshop that attracted me to it in the first place.. very apt for one such as me!
      Happy Monday,
      xx

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  5. Mylittlepieceofengland12 April 2013 at 20:00

    what a good idea, I could definitely do with going to a course like that, please tell us how you get on. It's hard to believe you need to go, your quilt is looking gorgeous :) xx

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    1. gilly15 April 2013 at 10:27

      Thanks Cheryl - the course was quite fun and mostly about giving one the courage to just go ahead and try different quilting techniques. Now I just need to keep practising!
      Happy Monday,
      xx

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  6. ~Damita's Pretty Wrap~12 April 2013 at 20:52

    Have fun at the workshop, your quilt is looking so pretty! Happy weekend! xo Holly

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    1. gilly15 April 2013 at 10:28

      Thanks Holly - trust you had a great weekend too and found some lovelies on your antiquing trip?
      Have a great week,
      xx

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  7. Anne12 April 2013 at 21:20

    The quilt looks fab, Gilly. Have a good time at the workshop! :o)

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  8. vintage grey13 April 2013 at 03:14

    Your quilt top is beautiful and love all the colors! Can't wait to see it finished!! Have a great weekend! xo heather

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    1. gilly15 April 2013 at 10:29

      Thanks Heather - I can't wait to see it finished too! :-)
      Have a lovely week,
      xx

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  9. Naturally Carol13 April 2013 at 05:19

    Hi Gilly...your quilt top has come together beautifully. The colours are so soft and dreamy. Like Heather, I can't wait to see it finished!

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    1. gilly15 April 2013 at 10:29

      Thanks Carol - I'm looking forward to it all being finished too!
      Have a great week,
      xx

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  10. greenthumb13 April 2013 at 05:34

    Your quilt is looking lovely, have fun at your workshop.

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  11. Elisabeth13 April 2013 at 13:27

    I hope you're having fun at the workshop :) The quilt is looking lovely!

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    1. gilly15 April 2013 at 10:30

      Thanks, I did indeed !
      Have a great week,
      xx

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  12. The Faerie Factory13 April 2013 at 14:42

    What a gorgeous quilt. That sounds like my kind of workshop am terrified of quilting but would really love to try it. Warwick's not to far from me I will have to go and have a nosey at their site. Hope you have a fabby day. Sarah x

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    1. gilly15 April 2013 at 10:32

      Hi Sarah - thanks for popping in and saying hello :-)
      Whereabouts in the Midlands are you?
      I made my first ever quilt with the help of Anita at the Quilter's Den so I always enjoy going back there.
      Happy Monday,
      xx

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  13. Hazels Crochet13 April 2013 at 15:05

    Hello! Your fabrics are looking lovely!! I hope you are less terrified after your class :)

    Yes! I do hope the weather is getting better, I want to see green trees again!

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    1. gilly15 April 2013 at 10:33

      Thanks Hazel - altogether decidedly less terrified, thanks!
      Our trees are starting to bud, so hoping they'll be in full bloom in no time :-)
      Hope you had a lovely weekend, and have a great week.
      xx

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  14. Derrith13 April 2013 at 20:39

    I LOVE this quilt. The fabrics and colors just make me happy. I can't wait to see it all finished.

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    1. gilly15 April 2013 at 10:33

      Thanks Derrith - I can't wait to finish it either!
      Happy Monday,
      xx

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  15. Unknown13 April 2013 at 22:07

    Sweet fabric and a very pretty quilt! Have a lovely weekend - crafting planned here too! x

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    1. gilly15 April 2013 at 10:34

      Thanks Sarah - hope you had a good weekend too, and I'm looking forward to seeing the results of your crafty-ness!
      Happy Monday,
      xx

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  16. sweetpea family13 April 2013 at 22:58

    I love your fabric choice have fun at your workshop x

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    1. gilly15 April 2013 at 10:35

      Hi Sue - thanks so much for popping in and saying hello :-)
      The fabrics are a mish-mash from my stash so it's been fun to use them up!
      Happy Monday,
      xx

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  17. Ashley cramp14 April 2013 at 15:19

    You are a clever clogs....wish i lived near warwick and could join in that class....?
    bestest D

    Ps still raing here

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    1. gilly15 April 2013 at 10:36

      Aw, thanks Daisy :-)
      And it's pretty much rained here most of the weekend too - besides a short outbreak of sunshine on Sat.
      Have a great week,
      xx

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  18. donna14 April 2013 at 16:07

    I can not wait to see your quilt all put together. The fabric you choose is fab.
    Hugs
    donna

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  19. Deborah17 April 2013 at 00:07

    Your finished quilt will be sensational. I'm looking forward to seeing it! Have a great time at your class. Sounds like one I'd like to take!

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    1. gilly18 April 2013 at 14:52

      Thanks Deborah - the class was indeed fun and interesting,now I just need to put in the practise!
      xx

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  20. koralee17 April 2013 at 01:49

    Oh my this is lovely....it will be a beauty. Thanks for buying my book...I am so happy you are enjoying it...enjoy my friend. xo

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    1. gilly18 April 2013 at 14:53

      Thanks Koralee - I am loving paging through your book, it's truly an inspirational work of art !
      xx

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  21. CJ STITCHING AND BLOOMS17 April 2013 at 16:15

    I just discovered your lovely blog.. Your quilt top is very very pretty and some beautiful colors... I am now a new follower.. Hugs Judy

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    1. gilly18 April 2013 at 14:56

      Hi Judy, thanks so much for popping in and saying hello, and following too :-) I'm going to pop over to your blog now too - see you there!
      xx

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