Lookie What I Found

Change is afoot in the House of Bella. More to come, but lets just say it involves a lot of packing and cleaning.

But in the meantime...

I dug up a snap lock bag of fabric deep in the recesses of my stash, and found all the off cuts from Swoon, already stitched into HSTs. What to make?? Perhaps a little quilt...

My little bit of Cuzco arrived and the binding is on the quilt; just awaits hand stitching. 

I caved in and bought the Ikea cart I was admiring; so cute with all my sewing supplies right at hand.

And for something a little cute...I found these toadies while out browsing in 'the country' yesterday. Not sure where they'll go yet but I love them.

2012 BOM Block Ten

We're almost there! Bock 10 is Sunday Drive by Minick and Simpson. Gorgeous! Got a little distracted with the direction of my houndstooth but never mind.

Coming along ok with my wrist; still quite sore but nothing gets between me and Vintage Modern.

Whoops

Normally I've got plenty to show off after being home on a Friday, but not this week; instead of being productive I tripped over Bella and sprained my wrist.

I got my BOM block all cut out, but didn't get the chance to piece it after having to duck out to the doctor; I can't put any pressure on it so cutting any fabric is a bit difficult.

Lots of fat quarters cut for my store too.

My Cuzco quilt is still waiting for binding, I didn't have quite enough backing fabric left so I've ordered in half a meter. And I'll be at Huckleberry Market in Mornington tomorrow, so there's not much time left for sewing! Hope everyone else is having a productive weekend.

Bunnies, Bunnies and More Bunnies

Today I finally had lunch with an old school friend who has been living overseas with her husband for quite a few years; we only see each other every two years or so. We keep in touch via email, and at Christmas I got an email with a photo attached...surprise! She had a gorgeous baby girl. 

Of course all new babies need something handmade, and my friend requested a red and white bunny. So of course Ruby was the perfect fit, and "Lucky Bunny" was born. She was handed over today, and promptly had both her ears thoroughly chewed.

Such a gorgeous baby too, very chilled and content.

I was flipping through the local paper earlier and what should I find? My bunnies! The ad for this weekend's Maker's Market features a pic of my little bunnies.I'm quite chuffed, but a bit sad I wont be there this weekend; I'll be at Huckleberry in Mornington instead.

When It Rains...

Summer disappeared and the pouring rain arrived quite suddenly in Melbourne. Perfect for a little fabric time, so I pulled out my Marmalade layer cake and got cutting.

Star Blossoms is a pattern from Cotton Way, one of the designers of the gorgeous fabric. I've sorted all my squares into pairs and cut the first few; I think this is going to take a while!

Friday Finish

Well....almost. It's quilted and trimmed, and is awaiting binding, which I forgot to buy. I'm hoping there is enough backing left to bind it with, but I'm not feeling very optimistic.

This quilt has been quite a headache; if I could stuff it up, I did. Cutting triangles too small. Almost finished the quilting only to discover a seam has come undone. But I made it, and now that I can see it all laid out on the ground, I like it. 

First finish for the year!

Clearance: Central Park by Kate Spain

It's time to clear out the last of the gorgeous Central Park by Kate Spain. $12 per meter, you can buy all or some. Postage is $2 for 1m, $6.20 for 1-3m, and $10.55 after that.

From top to bottom:
1m zoo print
3.95m little flowers
2m violet print
5m yellow print