Sunday 7 June 2009

Spring Blooms swap

The warm spring weather may have disappeared for now but on Friday I received my Spring Blooms swap from Sue in Australia and it is absolutely beautiful, I am so lucky. It has a wonderful array of Sweet Peas and is so beautifully embellished with machine embroidery and quilting. It took her 26 hours to complete and I am not surprised as the stippling is so tiny. I will treasure it and at the moment I am trying to decide where to hang it. I suspect it will go into my work room as I spend most of my time there and so will be able to see it on a daily basis. Thank you Sue, this was certainly a swap worth joining.  





I have finally decided to enter a quilt for the Festival of Quilts in August. I had been uncertain about this as the entry form required exact measurements by the 29th of May and although I knew what I wanted to do I hadn't even started it so was thinking I wouldn't bother. It was Angela who persuaded me by telling me to send in the form and then make the quilt to fit the measurements that I had given. Thanks Angela. Here is just a little peek for now. It doesn't have to be there until 31st July so I do know that I can get it finished, unless of course there are any major disasters.



Nothing more for today as I have to go to work shortly. I only have today in the office and then tomorrow I am going out on an attachment with one of our dog units which should be fun. I'm then off until 25th June with only the Neil Young concert in Nottingham to distract me from sewing.

Until next time, thanks for dropping by and happy sewing.

Maggi

PS. Thanks to those of you who told me to be patient and that the birds would come to the bath, so far I have had one blackbird who landed on it and flew straight off again - I live in hope.

26 comments:

  1. That looks intriguing, Maggi - I'm glad I managed to persuade you :o)

    And what a beautiful Spring Blooms quilt - fabulous work - I think I'll have to join the next one 'o)

    Angela

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  2. You ARE lucky! The swap quilt you received is just absolutely stunning. I now have quilt envy! She did a beautiful job.
    I'm hoping to finish mine today and pop it in the mail by tomorrow.
    I can't tell much from your sneak peek photo...your project looks very well hidden! I will patiently wait for an update of what I'm sure will be amazing, Maggi!
    Neil Young, huh? Sounds like wild fun!

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  3. The Spring Blooms quilt is gorgeous, such an inspiration

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  4. I look forward to seeing your quilt entry and the Spring Blooms swap is just delightful. So much beautiful stitching - a real treasure. Enjoy the concert.

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  5. The swap quilt is just gorgeous! You must have been thrilled!
    Micki

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  6. Hi Maggi, Your sweet peas are beautiful! I hope I'm as lucky with my swap. Ros

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  7. Oh the sweet peas are lovely. Your work room sounds like the perfect place for it. I am in the swap too and can't wait to get my little work of art.

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  8. I can't wait to see what you have come up with!

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  9. Good luck with your entry for the Festival of quilts. I look forward to seeing a photo of the finished item.

    The Spring Blooms quilt is beautiful.

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  10. That's really beautiful.

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  11. There is some beautiful stitching there maggi.

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  12. The spring blooms quilt is so pretty; something to keep and treasure for many years to come.
    Looking forward to seeing yours Maggi.

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  13. Maggi, I will go in Birmingham and so I will see your quilt without computer.
    ciao ciao

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  14. Re slugs and courgettes - beware while the plants are very small. I try to be as organic as possible but do use slug pellets round very young plants and seedlings. Once the courgettes have grown tougher stems the danger is minimal.

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  15. What a beautiful quilt, it will surely inspire you, it's gorgeous! I shall be at the F~OQ so I'll make sure to look out for your entry. It looks very interesting so far.

    Neil Young was the first concert I ever recorded from the radio on my tape recorder back in the 70's! Enjoy!

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  16. nice textile motif. thanks for share. See you on my blog also.

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  17. Hi Maggi...Spring Blooms is just gorgeous...she did a lovely job. I'm looking forward to seeing the quilt you are making for the Festival of Quilts too.

    I hope you are having a nice break from work and I know you'll enjoy Neil Young...what a wonderful distraction! ;-)

    Darn, only one bird?...well, keep being patient. My fingers are toes are crossed that they will find it and enjoy it soon! ~Lisa

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  18. Hi! Thanks for your comment! Another Maggi? (I'm Maggi Kay = Maggik?)I'm in awe of quilters - it looks so hard. You have some lovely things on your blog - good luck with the Festival of Quilts. I'll look out for you there - I only go to 'stand and stare'. Lucky you for being near 'The Beetroot Tree' as well.

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  19. It was fun to take a peek at your work- very nice! Welcome to The Fiber Focus Group!

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  20. What a lovely swap gift, I don't blame you for wanting to hang it where you will see it all the time :-)

    Can't wait to see what you create for FOQ!

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  21. Maggi what a great mini. I love mine too.. yours is a wonderful thread art.. hope you can join the Summer swap too..
    So glad that Angela persuaded you as well good luck.. hope to see the steps you take to make your entry.. it will be an interesting journal

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  22. Your swap quilt is beautiful! Swaps are so fun. I am looking forward to the summer mini quilt swap.

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  23. Hi Maggie. Sue's Sweet Peas are wonderful, how lucky are you! I'm soooooo pleased you are entering the Festival Of Quilts, your work is beautiful and should definitely be shared. Thats very naughty showing us just a little peek! I can't wait to see the finished item! Hugs xx

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  24. Hi Maggi, Im looking forward to see youre Quilt at the Festival of Quilts

    Kerstin

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  25. It is gorgeous! Have a nice day:)

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  26. I just found you through Ros as we been chatting about the quilt which you had won well done.
    The block is great you certainly got a great block
    Hugs Janice

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