Monday, 10 April 2017

A WINNER & A REVEAL.

First, I would like to thank all who commented on my last post, as we have been busy of late with at least another 2 weeks being fairly full on, with all many of happenings.  I'll possibly update with some.

Next is winner of my little giveaway.

A bowl of paper squares (not many).

I held the bowl aloft and hubby swished them around and then pulled one out.
Voila!!!
And the winner is............
Gillian from Tales from a Happy House.
I'll be in touch.

Now for that reveal of what I did with the blocks I've been working and showing, a couple at a time.

This is what they've become.  Not the best photo, as I took it outside with the sun shining through it.  Not quilted yet & nowhere I could show it all, unless I took it on the floor & sometimes you don't get a very good angle.
Next time you see this, it should be finished.
Below is my new portable design wall, which I can fold in half & store away neatly in another room, so I can get to the fabric & speciality rulers in the cupboard behind.  Much better than my old one. Those blocks have been put to bed once again, as I still can't get them the right size.  Need something less complicated at the moment to work on.  There are plenty on the computer (Quilt Wizard), in my graph book & my head to keep me going anyway.  I'll be working on another stash busting design plus some leftover pieces from a quilt made some time ago, to be another charity quilt.  That will be a post soon.



Last photo for tonight is what it looked like here in West Gippsland for most of last week till we got some lovely wind from the south-west.

The  lingering smoke, taken from our backyard, looking out over the houses across the road.
The CFA (Country Fire Authority) have been doing "controlled burns", it being a way to keep the undergrowth of our forests under control & not too much of a hazard for next summer.
It wasn't so good for my sinus or if people have asthma or hayfever, but is what happens each autumn.

Enough from me now.  I'm off to watch Charlie Luxton in Homes by the Sea, which I love.
Have a good week all & I'll be back either through the week or at the weekend with some catchups.
Take care, Susan.




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18 comments:

  1. Jo10 April 2017 at 21:08

    The quilt design's lovely, I think you do get a better angle than it being spread on the floor. We've been having some gorgeous weather here, a bit cooler today though.

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    1. Susan Smith11 April 2017 at 07:59

      Thanks Jo. Our weather has turned from very warm (not severe heat), down to quite cool with snow in the Victorian Alps overnight, so feels like going from summer to winter with now autumn in between.

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  2. kjsutcliffe10 April 2017 at 22:28

    Ooh I love watching Charlie Luxton too, think it is coz it is by the sea, which I love. Nice to see your progress on the quilts ☺ congrats Gillian x

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    1. Susan Smith11 April 2017 at 08:02

      Thanks you. Like you I also love the sea, though he is quite cute too(lol).

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  3. Jan11 April 2017 at 00:31

    I like your design wall... such a great idea. I've just started to realise that working up close to a quilt all the time isn't such a great thing. The colours behave differently when I see them from a distance. Hope that you have a good week. I'm guessing that you're busy with car events etc. Jx

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    1. Susan Smith11 April 2017 at 08:03

      Thanks Jan. I'll email about how to make a design wall like that. Fairly cheap & easy to do. Only one car club thing with coffee & cake run tomorrow, other than that just a few appointments & some grandie minding.

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  4. Onceuponathimble11 April 2017 at 01:10

    Love your quilt and the design wall. I had one of those until I stuck my Mini Manias all over it!

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    1. Susan Smith11 April 2017 at 08:05

      Thank you. I've a little design wall as well. I've seen some of your mini's, & would love to see them all over your design wall.

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  5. Amy at love made my home11 April 2017 at 05:10

    Hope you enjoy using your new design wall! Congratulations Gillian, it is so kind of you to share in this way Susan!

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    1. Susan Smith11 April 2017 at 08:05

      Thanks Amy. Suppose I should show what the giveaway was.

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  6. Joanna12 April 2017 at 08:08

    That quilt is beautiful; I love it. The tulips could be rose buds, as well. Very pretty arrangement.

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    1. Susan Smith12 April 2017 at 19:02

      Thanks Joanna, I think they remind me of rosebuds too, though I do know that it is the Tulip block.

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  7. Joy from Days Filled With Joy13 April 2017 at 01:29

    Love your design wall. I miss mine.I need to work out how to get one up here at some stage... xx

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    1. Susan Smith17 April 2017 at 07:08

      Thanks Joy, even just a small one like my other one would be good for you.

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  8. Gillian Roe15 April 2017 at 23:50

    Oh how lovely, what a nice surprise. :-) I'm sorry it took me so long to pop over here - it's been a long and tough week. But this has cheered me up. Thank you, and Happy Easter. xx

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    1. Susan Smith17 April 2017 at 07:09

      Thanks Gillian. I do hope you like & it's on the way, winging across the sky.

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  9. jude's page18 April 2017 at 20:14

    Love your design wall, too much stuff in this place to have one though it would be nice. Playing blog catchup tonight and reading them all.

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    1. Susan Smith19 April 2017 at 07:17

      Thanks Judy & it is very portable & light, so can be folded in half & moved to free up space. Easy to make too. I'll be in touch.

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