Sunday, 16 June 2013

Out of assignment hell!

Woohoo! 

I've got one left, but that doesn't get marked so I feel like I can relax again.

It's been a tough couple of months, but I'm looking forward to focusing on my quilting over the summer.

I wonder if any of you remember last year I went to the Sandown quilt show and wasn't too impressed? Well I was challenged by Ferret http://www.ferfab.co.uk/ to put my money where my mouth is and get more modern quilts into it.

Lucky a few of the members of the London Modern Quilt Guild took pity on me and have entered. So I had to put in one myself. 

I made this for the show but hesitated before going for it. The show is next weekend so if you are in the area try and give it your support and see if you can spot the modern quilters quilts! I hope people enjoy them.


http://www.grosvenorshows.co.uk/html/national_esher.html

Even though I haven't been sewing, it was my turn in the Fqr Kinky Bee. I was very mean and asked for flying geese blocks in whatever configuration people wanted to make using the fabric I sent them. So far these are the ones I've had back and I absolutely love them. The variety of how my brief has been interpreted is amazing.


The next retreat is in July, but I doubt I will get a top ready to show the ladies.

I hope to become a more regular blogger and commentator now I have less pressure, I've missed you all.

Wish me luck for next weekend. I hope they aren't too mean In their feedback!

13 comments:

Pippa Parsons said...

ohhh its gorgeous, beautiful quilting, sure it'll go down great :)

Amy's Crafty Shenanigans said...

Good luck babe! If I am able, I will go on Saturday. And for the bee blocks - I LOVED making those mini flying geese for you!!

MetroQuilter said...
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MetroQuilter said...

Good luck for Sandown. Can't wait too see what you do with the flying geese.

Shay said...

Those flying geese are just lovely. Glad to hear the pressure is off and you're planning to have some fun!

Anne-Lise at Rag, Tag, Bobtail said...

Good luck at the show! Great job :-)
The flying geese are lovely, too - so many different blocks.

Helsie said...

Glad to hear from you again. Welcome back.
PS Love the flying geese.

Charlotte said...

wahooo for free time!!!!!

Tammy said...

I love your quilt for the show. The free motion quilting is fabulous. Those flying geese are totally cool. Welcome back to blogging, I missed you. :D

Sarah Lou said...

Well done on getting the assignments done. The quilt looks brilliant, got my fingers crossed for you!

Andrea said...

It is beautiful - I'm sure it will be well-received -good luck x

Leanne said...

I am glad your time is clearing and you will be able to sew some more. I too have had an huge intrusion into my free time by my work but will be back to normal soon. I sure hope your stunning quilt is appreciated and loved in the show.

Tammy said...

I will be going on Saturday too, have had the date in my diary this year so that I didn't miss it again. Maybe You, Amy and I can meet up at some point?