#7 Block - Done

Seven blocks are now complete for "My Reminiscence".  I am thinking that I will only make 9 out of the 12 blocks because I want this quilt to hang over my sofa in the living-room. Still not sure. 

A little stitchery

I just put the finishing touches on this apron that will be a gift for my Mother.  She loves aprons and wears them alot so I know she will love this one.  This apron was a Martha Stewart kit that I found at Michael's.  It was very pricey to start with but had been marked down to just a few dollars.  The apron is really nice quality and I love the construction.  The tie for the neck and waist is all one piece and slips through casings on both sides of the underarm area so it is easy to adjust the length that goes around the neck.  Great idea!  I have to wear an apron at work and I hate how it pulls on my neck. Maybe I will suggest that next time they make us new aprons, to try this style.   The embroidery floss and needle was included in the kit as well as detailed instructions for stitching. Great for a beginner.  I do love to embroider.  I haven't done any for a while.  This was a fun little project and I hope it will be well used. I can hear my Mother saying, "I can't wear that, it's too nice!!"                       

Fabric Fix

Every day I throw whatever loonies and twoonies I have in my changepurse, into a bowl. It doesnt take very long to collect $100.00 worth.  That's how I pay for my fabric fixes. So I traded the coins for bills and here is what I bought Thursday while visiting the N.S. Fibre Festival in Amherst.  Here is the Maywood "No Girls Allowed" I purchased at Dayle's for 4.00 a metre. Maywood fabric is one of my favs. 

I love the blue one on the bottom, such a pretty shade.

       

On the way home from Amherst I had to stop at It's Sew Time in Elmsdale.  OMG! Suzanne is now carrying Kaffe Fasset fabric!  I bought three 6" charm packs (love that the squares are 6" and not 5") and on my next visit I plan on buying a beautiful purple Kaffe off the bolt. I also picked up three metres of a very nice polka dot in blue. I have a very nice collection of Kaffe now so I will start looking for a quilt I want to make to use it.  I have several in mind.  Just need to find the perfect one. Suzanne is also carrying cotton silk. It is gorgeous! I have to check this out next time as well, and save more loonies and twoonies!