Tuesday 18 August 2009

Almost Thursday

I can't believe that the Festival of Quilts is suddenly imminent, at one stage four days of fun in Birmingham seemed an age away. It also seemed like a good idea to do three workshops and two stints on the Little Gems stand. I did try to get the Monday off work but no joy so it will be up at 5 am as usual - with luck it will be quiet and I will be able to drink copious amounts of coffee to keep me awake.

I seem to have managed to fit in quite a lot over the last two weeks. I finished the second of my two 'Circles' Little Gems and also my Quilting Gallery swap.





That's my dose of hand work out of the way so I think it will be back to the machine. Or maybe not. I discovered a wonderful place called The Threshing Barn on Saturday. It is run by a lovely lady who dyes all her own yarns and wool and all other lovely things - she even keeps Wensleydale sheep and alpacas. I was the only one there as there was no workshop on so had a great time filling a basket and then being treated to freshly brewed coffee and a slice of home-made fruit cake - this was my kind of shopping. I actually spent half of the money that I had earmarked for the Festival of Quilts but I think you will agree with me that it was worth it. I also bought a peg loom as I've been looking for ways to create different backgrounds.




The next Popular Patchwork Postcard swap (try saying that when you have had a few!) is now under way, the theme for the first one being 'Hearts' and mine is now winging its way to Israel.



Finally I did find time to try some Shibori type bleaching for a journal quilt. This one was my favourite piece and should get finished after the FOQ.



If you are going to Birmingham over the next few days, have a wonderful time. If not enjoy your stitching.

Maggi

12 comments:

  1. Lovely work Maggi and luscious fibres! I hope you will explain why you have to get up at 5 am when I see you on Thursday!

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  2. What an inspiring post - your 'shopping' had me drooling. I love your quilts, they are both beautiful but so different.

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  3. Look forward to meeting you and seeing your gorgeous quilt in the flesh (in my case there's quite a lot of it). Should arrive sometime Thurs lunchtime-ish so will try to catch you on the tombola before I go to the Surface Design Association stand at 3 for the rest of the day!

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  4. Your quilts, your postcard and shibori piece all look great, Maggi! I love the shibori piece, especially...it looks like a tranquil sea. And your shopping finds were amazing! Not to mention the shopping experience itself sounds like it was very relaxing.

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  5. I love the Shibori piece....it reminds me of light reflecting on water. Cant wait to see what you do with it!!!

    Have fun at FOQ.

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  6. Lovely fibers. I am very interested to see that you do with theme and the peg loom. How wonderful; 3 workshops, shopping and a quilt festival! I hope you have a super time.

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  7. I like the Circles one, reminds me of the old maps you get. Have a great time at Birmingham

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  8. Wonderful work and what a lovely shopping trip! Enjoy the festival of Quilts!

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  9. Hi
    Thanks for your blog comment. I will look out for you on Thursday.
    Cheers

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  10. I'm hoping to catch up with you at the FOQ. Have a great time.

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  11. You have been so creative lately. I love all your goodies and what fun you'll have with the gorgeous yarns.

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  12. Great work Maggi; I especially love the Shibori piece. Thanks for the link to the shop....its not too far from where I live (now why didn't I know about it?!)

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