I've had a SpringFling!

I feel like I haven't posted in forever!!! -Which is actually so true- I must make a vow to make more of an effort to post.

So on Instagram the greatest app since sliced bread- not that sliced bread is an app...but it could be- I joined the springfling mini swap. Some of you may have seen it, heard about it or even joined it yourself. 

My partner was @jewelsap and my colour inspiration from her was that she liked teal, purple, aqua, burgundy, red and beige. I had to raid my stash to find the right colours and some fun prints. I made her a fun mini using the octagon shapes I'd been creating a while back...

I don't usually bind anything.... But I figured as it was a small quilt I'd make the extra effort to do so.

In return I received an awesome mini quilt from the amazing Donna Fletcher

How cool is that mini! Not even square but a Triangle. I love triangles! I have to decide which part of my wall to put it up on - along with the others....- but it will so be up there!!!! 

There is still another swap the #UKMiniswap which I have shipped away..... So I will show that once my partner receives it....

Watch this space.

IBeCheraldine =]

A whole lot of WIP's

So far I have managed to finish 3 of the 5 quilt tops I've been working on these past few months. If you follow me on Instagram @ibecheraldine you would have seen the progress....been bored to tears with pictures and laughed (possibly) at the shear randomness. I've also managed to catch some destashes and gotten myself some good fabric scores!! I subscribed to the Love Patchwork and Quilting magazine!!

So here are some pictures of the progress so far

The Berry Triangle Quilt top is now completed. I added one more row to the bottom/top as it was a little too short before. I’ve also got a backing fabric for it too. I’m using a duvet cover as you get soo much more fabric...I’m keeping the pillow cases for myself.....

The backing was bought on sale.. It's also reversible so I can use the other side for another quilt in the future. I’m still deciding whether or not to bind this quilt...I really can’t be bothered to make any.... Maybe I should just buy it ready made so all I have to do is sew it on.....

The Citrus Quilt top is also complete...It came out much larger than I expected...No need for extra rows here! Again I may buy some binding to around it...or I'll go with the pillow case method and quilt it.... The backing was also bought on sale! Took me ages to find something I liked enough.....

The Orange, Grey and Blue quilt top also complete. Once again not sure whether to bind or not...any volunteers to make a whole load for me? I'll send you the fabric!
The backing duvet cover lol! Caught my eye.....was also on sale and I thought would be different from what I'd normally go for.

With me being me and believing too many projects can never be enough I pulled out some more fabrics....But not just any fabrics.....

These are fabrics from Pat Bravo-Indie, Rock and Romance..... And Joel Dewberry-Notting Hill

I knew I wanted to make a HST quilt and these fabrics sung to me! The quilt backing sung to me also and was purchased when I found the backing for the Citrus quilt.

Then I went back to my purge fabrics as I need more projects on the go!! I've been flicking through my issues of Love Patchwork and Quilting for inspiration and have a few dozen ideas... So far............I've cut off the selvedges.....

Watch this space!

Cherie =]

Losing my mojo!

Yes you read the title correctly. I have lost the will to sew! Looking through my stash I feel very uninspired to sew anything. I've been flicking through magazines I bought, looking for new ideas...but the will to try any of them out just isn't there.

The weather has been very humid here, which hasn't helped much. Sewing in humid weather blah!

Yesterday at the park was a fun day. Despite the random showers everyone had a good time. My Mother got some Frisbee throwing lessons from my Uncle...There was random dancing 'Candy' and  'the Cha Cha Slide'. Volley ball games- who says you need a beach to play it! Various games of badminton. Food that thanks to the awesome weather, became fridge cold in minutes!
We did stop on the way home to get some HOT chicken and chips =D

I lazily got some hand quilting done. I was sewing much slower than usual and took many breaks as I began to lose the will to continue on with it.

I have one more triangle on that row to complete, then a whole other row...this quilt may take some time to finish. Luckily the binding is made so I don't have to worry about that....

That's all from me today

Siya'll tomorrow! =D

Happy Fathers Day!!

This morning  I awoke with sewing on my mind. First up I had to wrap the presents I made yesterday, then get the Older Giant to sign the card....the Younger Giant called to say he would be back later, so the card was signed on his behalf.
After that I grabbed the needle and Perle and got to work sewing down the binding on The Secret Quilt. An hour and a half later and it was done!

 I had some help from my lovely assistant (Mother) to pin it up. Now to find a large bag to fit it in...
Quilt stats
Size- 57 x 341/2"
Fabrics-

InLinkz.com
Backing-Unknown
Label- Handcrafted

This is the one of the biggest quilts I've made and hand bound.

Father liked his presents...and in typical fashion hasn't used them yet!

I went for my driving lesson after completing this triangle on the last charm quilt. It's progress OK!

My braking is awful HAH! I brake yes...on time not so much. I need to remember foot not covering gas, but switch to brakes sooner. Also parked cars are pure evil!!

I relaxed after I got in, by watching some TV with the Mother and Older Giant.
Chocolate Fudge cake with soya custard for dessert!

Siya'll tomorrow =D