Tuesday, March 29, 2011

What i've been working on

It's been a busy couple of days for me. I traced out Shell's lovely 12 of hearts BOM. I hadn't used Valdani threads before & at first wasn't sure if i'd like them but i love them. They are beautiful threads to work with.
All 3 done. Ready for the next block.
Monday & today i spent at the sewing machine putting together 2 BOM's from 2009.
I put Anne's A Tisket A Tasket together. It still needs a border fabric. When i was buying the sashing, cornerstone & first border fabrics i couldn't find anything suitable. Hopefully i will soon as i'd really like this UFO out of the way. Now to put the redwork version together. I think that will be tomorrow's project.
This is today's effort. Jenny's Shabby Rose BOM.


As i was putting it together i realised i'd stepped out of my comfort zone with this one. These colours & fabrics aren't normally my style. Not sure how i feel about it yet. I'm hoping it will grow on me. :)

Happy Stitching,

8 comments:

Unknown said...

Hi Jeanette,
Hearts are a favorite and I love yours! Really beautiful...will have to get some of that thread...lol. Out of your comfort zone? WOW, you've certainly done a fabulous job!

hugz

Allie said...

Love the hearts! Your quilts are just wonderful - I love them both!

Roseanne said...

You have been very busy they both look lovely.

Sheila said...

Good for you Jeanette , you have made some real progress on your UFO's , want to come to my house now. Lovely work as usual. hugs Sheila

Stray Stitches (Linda G) said...

Great work on your UFO's. I love the hearts!

Linda said...

Beautiful quilts! nice to to work on UFOs.

Cindy MW said...

Jeanette, you have been so busy.
Really enjoying seeing all these UFOs you are finishing and can't wait to see them in show and tell.

Michelle May-The Raspberry Rabbits said...

Glad you are having fun with the hearts and glad you like the thread. Next heart will be here before we can hop! hee,hee,hee.
xx, shell

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