Aussie Hero Quilt Finished.

 Front.

Back.

Aussie Hero Quilt Continued.

This is the back. Very simple, just turn the fabric to give the blocks movement.

Two rows have been sewn so far. All blocks have been quilted and appliques added.

Next Aussie Hero Quilt.

Next Aussie Hero quilt is Boxing Kangaroo and green and gold.

Aussie Hero quilt finished.

Aussie Hero Quilt Continued.

 Tilli. All tuckered out, She has had a lovely time rolling around in the flower beds in the garden. I guess the cleaning will have to wait!

 Block pinned and ready to sew.

 Appliqued block.

 Putting the blocks together.

 Sewn together.

View from the back showing how the edges will be done.

Next Aussie Hero Quilt Started.

 This is the next Aussie Hero quilt started. This time I am using the Fast & Done quilt as you go method. This is the link to the tutorial on this method.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-ok67IvPfyI
 The change I have done is making my own grid for the size I need as I don't have the right sized rulers.  I have taped together two cutting mats and taped around the sides as my guides the size I need the backing to be.

 This is the 14 inch batting pieces I need for each block.

 I fold the backing into 1/4s to find the centre, do the same with the batting and line them up

They are now ready to pin together.
I will do this for all 15 pieces then add the quilt as you go to the tops.

A Lovely Surprise Gift.

 Earlier this week I received in the post a surprise, a really lovely gift of orphan squares and half made left over blocks from the lovely Jodie. She is a brilliant toy designer who has recently branched out into fabric design too. Check out her blog.
http://vintagericrac.blogspot.com.au/

 The orphan blocks I think go nicely as two distinct groups. Adding my own stash to the projects I am thinking of group 1 as a baby quilt and group 2 as an adult lap quilt.

These half made blocks will be for a baby quilt. As soon as they are made I will show them and let you know what charity they will be going to. Thanks again Jodie,