Ava Rose Quilt

I set myself a challenge of "being productive" this week. Its so easy to be stuck in "mummy" mode and only doing the housework and the running around after kids routine ~ and I know how important allllll that is, its just a little depressing at the end of a week when you haven't challenged yourself or produced anything and theres a new pile of washing to put away and another floor to vacuum. Its nice to be able to post a photo and say "look what I made" amongst all the washing, car drop offs/pick ups etc.



This quilt is made from Ava Rose by Tanya Whelan, there are two pieces of fabric in the quilt that don't belong to the range, but I needed to pad it out a little and am really happy with how they fitted in.

Thanks for Crazy Mom Quilts, I am now planning my next quilt ~ after I've made a couple more wonky (extra wonky) stars.

I really want to gather the courage and try stippling but I don't think I'm good enough just yet....

Heres my first ever attempt at a star (or a "pieced" piece of quilting.....so please be nice). I bought myself a 1/4 inch seam foot and a darning foot today. I'm excited about learning to quilt (properly).




Practise might help....my apologies to the Bushfire Project ladies for practising on them !

Bushfire Quilt Project

I have started my first star to send to join the many other stars that will be made into fabulous quilts thanks to the wonderful girls who have initiated this project.

I am a little intimidated by the expertise shown in the blocks that have already been received, but my heart says it doesn't have to be perfect ! Hmmmmm.....

If I get brave I might add a photo.......

I am sure the recipients will be touched to have a special quilt with many fingerprints from across the world all coming together to share their heartfelt sorrow experienced in this tragedy and offer love, prayers and hope for their futures as they rebuild their lives.

One stitch at a time.

If I can add to someones quilt I will be very happy.

Lynette