OK, so I had to clean, tidy, change the bedding and dust all those places that have been home to cards and decorations for the last month, but I ploughed through all that, on a mission to get to my sewing machine - I love a good 'carrot'!
First up, the last 6 #scrappytripalong blocks. I got as far as finishing all the unpicking last night, then settled for rubbish on the telly.
So all 36 blocks are now complete...
This is not the final layout. I left them laid out on the lounge floor for most of the day, swapping blocks about now and then; it never really looked any different, I just tried to make sure no touching blocks had the same dominant fabric and called it a day. I have a couple of must dos to get done before I can get this finished.
The first must dos are quilts for Sizzix heading for a show in France in February, I believe. Using specified dies, I got free reign on what to make, and today, quilt one was basted, lightly quilted and has now reached this stage...
Hopefully I am going to have my first finish of the year to show you tomorrow as I am already halfway round. I did ponder just machine finishing the binding, but that's no fun!
I trust you are all feeling the mid-week love too xxx
Yep,I'm feeling the love! Your scrappy trip along is lovely- nothing wrong with your block placement!
ReplyDeleteThat Sissix quilt looks really good in the sneaky peeks. And your scrappy is in some lovely colours of fabrics. It works really well.
ReplyDeleteCongratulations on a good day! That Sizzix quilt is so great! And machine binding is always fun. xx
ReplyDeleteGood for you! Sounds like a fabulous day - the layout looks awesome!
ReplyDeleteOooooo loving your Tripalong! I am so tempted to join in but I am so behind on my Bee and other projects that I am going to enjoy this one from the sidelines. Can't wait to see the Sizzix quilt!
ReplyDeleteLoving the scrappy layout
ReplyDeleteYou've had a fantastic day! I've had a rubbish evening, but buoyed by your almost finish! Thank you missus!
ReplyDeleteAlways happy to read about you having a wonderful Wednesday H. Is it my imagination or have I seen your Sissix quilt 'elsewhere'?? May just be a senior moment ;-) Love your trip quilt - debating whether to use my gagillion FQs of Fueld Study for it but what if I don't like it?
ReplyDeleteHmmmm - 2 hours of year 10 parent/teacher interviews? Nah! I'd rather be sewing! Your stripalong looks fab! Jxo
ReplyDeleteYour scrappy quilt looks amazing Hadley!
ReplyDeleteJob well! done your quilt is scrapalicious.
ReplyDeleteScrappy is looking great, looking forward to seeing the Sissix project
ReplyDeleteBeautiful scrappy quilt. The little peep of your sissix project is tantalising, I am looking forward to the reveal. Di x
ReplyDeleteGlad you had such an enjoyable and productive day off!
ReplyDeleteThe tripalong is looking great, you've inspired me to have a look at my hoard of DS for Spotlight fabrics (oh wow, I have soooo much it's embarrasing). Can I ask, are they clover clips you have on your Sizzix quilt? I've been debating buying some but they are a bit expensive to buy without a recommendation!
ReplyDeleteIt's so gorgeous! All these trips are wearing down my "I don't have time" resistance… Is this a glass of Kool-aid I see before me???
ReplyDeleteThe scrappy trip is so pretty. The Sizzix quilt will be a hit. I saw it on IG.
ReplyDeleteSometimes you just have to let go, stop overthinking and commit to a quilt layout! I'm terrible like that.
ReplyDeletehow awesome to be making a quilt for sizzix! it looks wonderful! your scrappy is awesome as it is I think it is v hard to go wrong with the layout. So glad you enjoyed some time to yourself it is great to get back to some degree of normality isn't it? xx
ReplyDeleteYour Sissix quilt looks fab! Like Annabella, I'm sure I've seen a photo of the whole top - Twitter? Can't wait for the grand reveal! Love your #scrappytripalong blocks!
ReplyDeleteYou are doing great, I love the scrappy trip so far.
ReplyDeleteIt's funny to most people, but I love the process of binding my quilt. The way I look at it, you spend so many hours and so much love and sweat getting it to that point, why not enjoy sitting with it a few hours? It's good TV time, and you just can't beat the result! OH, and love the scrappy - I've got some strips cut but haven't put them to the machine just yet.
ReplyDeletei am opened mouth with respect and awe! brilliant as ever..... xxx
ReplyDeleteScrappy trip is fab and fun! Well done!
ReplyDeleteawesome you got so many blocks done! lovely...
ReplyDeleteYour #scrappytripalong is the BEST colour combo I've seen. Its like a summer gelati icecream. Love it!
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