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Friday, March 18, 2011

"Sunshine & Sunflowers" is completed,cross stitch and sewing.

Hello,

It is Friday already,hasn't the past week gone so quickly. I can't believe it is Friday-Night-Sew-In already. I plan to do some brick making!!! Well a pattern that looks like brickwork.


I got the binding done of the "Sunshine & Sunflowers" quilt. When I dropped it of at the quilters we chose a lovely bright yellow for the quilting. I got a phone call when the quilts were ready and the lady decided to use a variegated thread in green/yellow/orange tones on the top.

I was pleased to see the yellow thread was used in the bobbin. I guess I can turn it over and use it this way as well.
The other week I was lucky enough to win 2nd prize in David's giveaway. A Blackbird Designs cross stitch pattern called "Where my heart blooms". There is also some lovely hand dyed thread. Thank you for sending out the prize all the way from France David.

Now I had better get some material ready for sewing tonight. Catch up with you on the weekend sometime.

Happy sewing.
Bev C

19 comments:

Tarnyia said...

The quilting is absolutely gorgeous... love those sunflowers and I know how much you love sunflowers and what they mean to you... and yes you could turn it over... just wonderful xxx

Sweet Cinnamon Stitches said...

The quilting matches your quilt perfectly!! Another beautiful creation Bev!
Cheers....Jane.

Melody said...

Hi Bev, A beautiful quilt with lovely quilting. Have fun tonight.

Sue said...

Your little quilt is divine. Are you happy with the change in thread colour? I think it looks great.

Cheryll said...

Lucky YoU! and the quilting on your quilt is beautiful! Just like your work!

Michelle said...

You quilt is very cheerful! The quilting just suits it! Have fun with the FNSI

Karen said...

Your sunflower quilt looks great, Bev. Lovely quilting, too. Enjoy sewing your bricks and congrats on the win!

Simone de Klerk said...

Beautiful quilting! You could use the back as front too!
Lovely cross stitch you are going to start.

Maria said...

the quilting on the Sunflower quilt looks great. Wonder if I will ever be able to do that.

what a lovely prize Bev. Enjoy stitching it.

Terriaw said...

Your sunshine and sunflowers quilt looks gorgeous! What a beautiful treasure to have finished. Sounds like you have great plans for tonight's sew-in - enjoy that relaxing creative time!

Melissa ;-) said...

Love your quilt and I like the yellow thread on the back. All the better to see the lovely stitching with!

Nicky said...

The quilting is perfect for your quilt Bev, those sunflowers are great! How did your FNSI go? We were out, so I'm hoping to get something done this afternoon instead.

Queen Of The Armchair aka Dzintra Stitcheries said...

fun post bev...congrats on the win, always exciting...dzintra

Michelle Ridgway said...

Another beautiful quilt Bev. Love the sunflowers.

Bobbie Lynn said...

Hi Bev,

I know, another week over and we are almost through March. Love the quilt. Great job and love all your quilt designs. Gorgeous quilting also. Like the idea that yellow bobbin was use.
Have a wonderful weekend and have fun and your Friday sew-in

Anonymous said...

Bev this looks great,well done

Pauline said...

A reversible quilt - clever you! I'd tell everyone I planned it that way.
Gosh, it's been a week already since our Sat night out with Lucy! Time gets away from me.

Valspierssews said...

I love the sun flower quilting and the hand dyed thread is gorgeous.

Anonymous said...

Congratulations on your win and your quilt is stunning - the yellow thread looks great.