Putting some blocks together

I managed to finish the June owl. I then put on the wadding and did some simple quilting. I put the blocks together. I so want to finish the July owl so I can get this top section completed.

I quilted and added another row to my scrappy sampler. I hope to work on the last row a bit today as well.

Happy Quilting,
Val

New Applique Patterns

I was very excited to win the lovely wall hanging design on Buzzing and Bumbling. A design from Linda's shop was the give away prize on her post in the In Your Words blog hop.

Fabulous isn't it! I have already printed off the pieces.
Thanks Linda. She has other nice designs for sale too.

The other pattern I have bought with a view to joining in the QAL is Summertime from the pattern spot.

You can find the post about it on The House on the Side of the Hill

I have just printed off the little house at the top to start today.
I chose some felts to match the picture and decided to stitch it with the machine just straight around the edges. I have discovered a use for the zipper foot that came with the machine. It is useless for putting in zippers when the zipper pull is anywhere near the stitching but it is great for edge stitching.

You can clip it on either side.

It holds the fabric firmly and I can guide it along the edge.

I am happy with how it looks so far.

Happy Quilting,
Val

Free BOM and Designs Obsession!

The latest from fat cat designs is an Easter row by row. You have to get it row by row starting this April. If you miss a month you miss out. There are lots of free applique patterns at Fat Cat Designs.

What about this one? I love the colours. Download the pattern at Debbie Mumm projects.

And also from Debbie Mumm is this table cloth.

You have only missed a little birdie on this one. The yellow bird house goes off on 16th April so hurry if you like the look of these blocks from Quilting Tizzy.

This garden applique quilt is very pretty at patchwork and quilting

I will be putting links to these on my Fave BOMs page.

I can't go without showing you this new fabric from the old country store
My favourite piece is this one

Happy Quilting,
Val