Some stitching show and tell

Well I did say I’d be back to show you what I’ve been making … I thought I’d be here sooner than this though lol.
Firstly is my second Christmas tree skirt in much more modern and brighter colours … this is made with my new pattern “Dressed Up For Christmas” – and being quilt-as-you-go it’s reversible too!!!
I made this one while on retreat in Gympie – oh we had such a wonderful time and I got SO much stitching done .
We had some fun tutorials there, these cute little kimono tape measure holders (great for gifties!!!) And this fabulous little thread catcher basket.I was also working on this while I was there – my CEO is kindly keeping guard for me while I take the piccy he he. It’s a beautiful design by Kim Diehl called “Short and Sweet” from her book “Simple Charm”. I love it!! I even had a go at some needleturn applique’ – it’s not perfect, but I’m still really pleased with the results . And lastly I’ve made a little pressie for a dear friend’s little boy Archie – pirates are a favourite of his at the moment.
Well I’m off to quilt my “Short and Sweet” but before I go, here’s another bit of Maxie-love - just cos I can he he.
***** sigh******  I’m loving being a Grammy !!

A couple of things to ‘show and tell’

Some finishes … Firstly the quilt I’ve made for my very first Grandchild (due any day now, how exciting!!!).
This is the front – I thought I had a better pic of the applique’ but I can’t find it!! If you click on the pic you’ll probably be able to see it better … and here’s the back – it’s ‘quilt as you go’ so the back is pretty too .
I also made a Christmas project for the weekend retreat I taught at in Bundaberg last month, 5 pretty stitched snowflakes on a Christmas Tree Skirt …

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and it’s another ‘quilt as you go’… So it’s reversible too!!! I’m making another one in a completely different colourway now – how cute are these fabrics!!?!
This will be just one of the MANY projects I’ll be taking along on the retreat I’m going on next week. Reckon I’ll have plenty to choose from .
Hope you’re having a fabulous week ……….