Went out to breakfast and a ride through the back-roads and hills in Boise County, enjoying a light dusting of snow and Ponderosa Pine trees. Stopped in Crouch to pick up some pretty fabrics. My original stack was much smaller, but then I found out it was 40% off so I went back for more.
I have the straight line stitching done on what will become 2 pillow cases. Next step is FMQ...still deciding which fills.
And after much debate and multiple patterns drawn and erased, I finally committed to a background fill for the Heart's Infatuation quilt I opted for a Sashiko inspired diamond quilted with magenta thread on the white background. As you might guess from all the extra lines, that was a last minute change after I had started with a triple line grid. Hope I don't regret that later.
Talked with my mom last night and she is thinking that her next international trip (she takes 2 a year) may be to return to Australia. I tried to convince her that I am well known down under (to certain blog reading quilters) and should go with her. So...when should we go? Spring or Fall?
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I love the look of the pillow cases so far. The magenta thread on the light background is great, waiting to see a picture of the finished quilt.
Your spring or ours?
Both seasons are lovely in Sydney. However, Australia is the same size as mainland USA so we have quite a range of climates across the country!
BTW, I'd be happy to show you around our beautiful city!
oooo - That filler is going to be spectacular. :)
I am just learning how to hand quilt. I was just wondering what size of needle you use and what kind of thread is this?
Thanks for sharing your beautiful hand work with us.
Let me know if you are coming up to Queensland......it is known as beautiful one perfect the next.......would love to meet up with you...
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