New Link On My Side Bar.

I have added a new link to my side bar. Dress a Girl Around the World Australia. this is the link.
http://dressagirlaustralia.blogspot.com.au/
Unfortunately I don't know how to add more links, I just had to over write a link I had previously. PNG quilts.
As for the latest sewing, Still practicing my quilting blocks at the moment, it is taking longer than I thought to get them right! Looking forward to actually turning them into projects. Have a lovely day.

Ric-Rac Patterns Giveaway.

As you know I am a HUGE fan of Jodie Carleton of Ric-Rac.
There are 5 patterns to win from the fabulous Melody on her blog,  http://thehouseonthesideofthehill.blogspot.com.au/
Would you like to win? I know I do, besides all that, her blog is fun and bright and is a joy to read.
You have until the 15th February. Good luck!

Quilting.

I made this block this afternoon using this tutorial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zZUXNMpKF74&list=UUWnhR7raxVFDHmDXqCIzuAw
Not perfect, but I am not worried at this point, perfection will come in time, I am just enjoying the experience.

Knitting And Sewing.

 Finished. Soft and cuddly comfort blanket with self binding idea from
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=lqwdNqMZ8Ro
size is 35 inches by 40 inches.
backing is polar fleece.
For Angels for the Forgotten charity.

 Started, Magic pinwheels from this tutorial.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ekYpJzHoW6E
This is going to be an on and off again project for the ACDA Christmas Party in December this year. Every year I do the decorations because I cannot do the food!

 Finished. Baby blanket knitted on the bias size 40 inches by 40 inches. Angels for the Forgotten charity.
My next few knitting projects will be baby clothes and scarves and hats.

Made this morning the first of 4 laundry bags for Aussie Heroes Quilts and laundry bags.

Miniature Blocks.

This morning I have made 1 more block and now I am using up the scraps before cutting out more blocks. The mini blocks have been turned into brooches and will be going into the gift box.

Quilting.

This afternoon I have been making bags but I will show them as a group when they are done. I have also made my first two blocks. Paper pieced using this lovely tutorial and pattern from Wombat Quilts.
this is the link.
http://wombatquilts.com/2013/04/03/square-in-square-fun-wip-wednesday/

Paper Piecing.

Howe cool is this block?
This is a freebie from badskirt. this is the link.
http://badskirt.blogspot.com.au/2013/05/free-bee-freebie.html