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Friday 2 September 2011

Off to a colourful start...

Knowing that I am in for a bit of a busy September, I have already got cracking...

There has been a little 'making'...


... and some arranging and re-arranging (no fancy design wall here)...


...some Brit Bee-blocking - I have already made the 2 requested Drunkard's Path blocks using Kerry's wonderful tutorial, but I will keep my finished blocks under wraps until they are back in Susan's grubby mitts, if only to tease her for a bit longer...


... and some scrummy mail from Pink Castle...


The aqua crosshatch is destined to become the lining for my hexie bag, so that can move back onto my To-Do list again - hurray!

Then we have this...


I know I was rather secretive about the first mug rug for the Goodie swap, but I think I can get away with showing you the whole of the first 'goodie' without giving the game away.





I thought a tri-fold needlecase would fit the bill for one of my partners, and the lining probably says more about 'me' than my partner, but I am rather pleased at how it turned out, as I kind of made it up as I went along.

Small slip pocket for bits and bobs...


An attached mini pin cushion...


...and needles pages...


So there you go partner, well, one of you, I hope you like it!

I thought you might also like a look at the completed 'secret' Project 51...



The full story of this quilt is not mine to tell, however it is now in the hands of the most amazing recipient and I am honoured to have played my part in making it xxx

21 comments:

  1. My goodness you have been busy! Love the needlecase, I'm sure your partner will too :-)

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  2. scrummy colours on that needlecase! and project 51...well, I'm still feeling more than a bit soppy about that :)

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  3. Wowser! (what?? I never say that it just popped into my head!!) You have been a busy bee! I love that Project 51 - gorgeous! I'd love to hear the story :)
    xx

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  4. I LOVE, I mean L O V E ! ! ! ! your needle case! It is THE best one I have ever seen! A tutorial PLEASE!!!! Your partner is SO lucky! And the Project 51 quilt is lovely too! A fabulous post Hadley!

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  5. That's a fab idea for a needle case. A great wee make. Jxo

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  6. the needle case is wonderful! Love the fabric! I also love the Project 51 quilt!

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  7. Clever busy forcasting, these projects are all fabulous!! Enjoy September, love Posie

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  8. Wow-- you've been very prolific!! Love all your projects!! I'm in the Goodie Swap, too, and I love your tri-fold needle case. I was going to ask for a tute, but just noticed that you made it up as you went along. Fabulous projects!

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  9. Really want that needle case...

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  10. I'm embarassed to say I have that copy of Making sitting in a pile to be read on my living room floor (with the latest issue underneath it) Maybe I'll take them both into the bath this weekend and get through them!

    Love the needle case, both rainbow outer and inner fabric, and great fabric choices in that Pink Castle delivery.

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  11. Love the QAL layout and your new goodies - the lining fabric looks ideal! Project 51 is amazing - such a lovely idea and done with such love...
    I'm willing to fight Sarah for the needle case...I'm not in the swap but I really want it!!

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  12. Nice goodie. Well done on Project 51, you have all done a lovely thing.

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  13. Great swaps and Project 51 looks fantastic!! Have a great weekend!

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  14. Severe case of needlecase envy! If she doesn't absolutely love it - I will happily snatch it from her hands! The QAL is looking good as does Project 51 - glad it is going to a good home!

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  15. We did good! I NEED to know how to make one of those needlecases!

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  16. I'll have you know my paws are not grubby. Freshly washed they are! :-)

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  17. Everything looks great! Can't wait to see those Dunkards blocks. And your fabric mail looks very fun!

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  18. That needle case is the cooliest dang thing! Well done. As the recipient of Project 51, I am humbled beyond words, thank you.

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  19. oooo mollie makes how i love thee.... love the needle case too and planned to make one myself this week. xxxx

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  20. Hadley, that little needle case may be the cutest thing I've ever seen. What a great idea!

    Project 51 is so beautiful! What a nice group of friends you are xx

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  21. You really should do a tutorial on the needle case--it was wonderful and clever. And Project 51 is really a wonderful quilt!

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