UFO

I don't have many UFO's as I generally start a quilt and finish it, these days. In the past I tried many things and had fabric bought for various projects which never did get started. On a recent investigation of a hidden basket I found the blue Liberty fabric my Dad bought me in London, many years ago. The basket also revealed 2 hand appliqued squares from a class I took with the late Denise Lawson at Highgate Hill shop, Patchwork Supplies. The shop is no longer there but it was a favourite visiting spot when I lived in Mount Isa. It was run by the late Ruth Stoneley, a Queensland quilting pioneer. So in memory of 3 special people I think these will be made up into cushions.

Print overload

Don't you love this outside umbrella? Just divine but too big for the suitcase. It is block printed and we saw lots more in home furnishings at this store.

So fresh and modern and quilted for you.

The backing fabric is also block printed. Love this style of botanical print- I think I have seen it in Australia and now I know the source.

Appliqued bedspread for children- very cute elephants and camels.

Reverse cotton applique on cotton organdie- one of these made it back to our bed! We chose a stylised spider design which doesn't look like a spider, thank goodness.