Quilt Block Assembly.

As I made the blocks and put them into rows I numbered them. Sewing them into groups of 4 and then sewing them row by row. I am enjoying the creativity. Some of the solid coffee fabric is being fussy cut and added to some of the plain blocks for more colour punch and will help tie in the colours better. The back is all solid blocks and will have the netball stuff on them. Quite how it will look when it is finished I do not know at the moment as it is evolving as I go along. I do know however that it will have boarders and one purple block. That block is my cup of coffee that I will explain that in her card. I am having a lot of fun with this.

Sample of blocks.

This is a sample of the blocks I have made today. Some will make it to the quilt as I get more done and editing will happen. White sashings will be added.

Quilting, Shopping And Makes.

 I have changed how I am going to make the quilt, I will be using a block from the previous post, making some appliques, doing some stenciling with stitches

 Using the colours in the backs too. Look at this lovely fabric I bought from Spotlight! Perfect all coffee. I am very excited about the netball fabric I have been promised to add to this quilt too.

 The eyes came from a purchase from ebay to go with the noses I bought from the same place last year when they were on special. (400 pairs for $35). Now I am ready to make toys too.

Last but not least, This is what I bought from the Craft show yesterday, Wool felt from Ric-Rac, http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com.au/ (I had my hug from Jodie!) I gave a gift of a vintage sheet to the Crafty Squirrel too, http://thecraftysquirrelshop.blogspot.com.au/ I bought this book from this place, http://aktraditions.blogspot.com.au/  I have made the knitted dress and beret from the book already last night. I am looking forward to making toys very very soon.
I had a very wonderful day yesterday.

Going Out Today.

http://www.craftfair.com.au/wp/Melbourne/
This is where i will be going to today! So excited!

Next Quilt Project.

 This is my next Aussie Hero quilt project.
This is the pattern.
http://www.unitednotions.com/fp_in-from-the-cold.pdf

I am changing the colours to suit my recipient and also making them in quilt as you go blocks. My recipient loves coffee, pink, black and netball and friends. My cups will be pink, with 1 cup purple, This will be my cup. The sashings black, the background is the coffee and the backing is the black and white fabric. The netball will be appliqued words on the back. I did a search on netball terminology for that.
All the strips have been cut out ready to start on it tomorrow.

Aussie Hero Quilt Finishes.

 Today I have finished off 2 Aussie Hero Quilts.

Both are ready to be posted at the end of this month.

Aussie Hero Stuff.

Look at these, Mini TimTams. One of my boys brought these for me and I think they will go down well in the Aussie Hero gift packs. 17 little packs of 2 biscuits in each sealed foil packet. $2.50 per box. I will be adding 1 to a gift pack.