Hello,
Happy Monday.
Remember that
fish snow globe block I showed previously. Well, I made it into this wall hanging for my Sister Chris.
I made this pattern up as I went along. I used my Wavy Edge Ruler to hand quilt the blocks on the right. Hand quilted around the snow globes. For the quilting around the border I used a small size tuna tin to replicate the snow globes. Chris had sent the packet of buttons to me a few years back. The buttons all relate to the beach, there are surfboards, thongs, tanning oil, glasses etc. The final size of the hanging is approx. 19 by 31 inches.
For the backing and binding I used some Dolphin fabric. I just love the palm tree and deckchair buttons.
Chris lives at Ruakaka and surfs and swims at this beach. I found some other beaches she loves by looking through her friend
Pauline's blog. Now I sent this to her on Thursday, by Saturday she had received it. You may think that Australia Post did such a great job getting it there that quick. This time I used the Kainga Postal Service. So much quicker and more personal.
Introducing the Kainga Postal Service- Lucy and David left on Thursday for a backpacking holiday in New Zealand, both islands. The first stop was Whangarei, so they are spending a few days with Chris then getting back on the bus to continue the tour. When the tour finishes they will catch up with family in Auckland. Enjoy your holidays Lucy and David.
Happy days.
Bev C
14 comments:
What a great way to have your beautiful wall hanging delivered to your sister..
Have a wonderful holiday Lucy and David.
Wish I could have hopped in your backpacks..LOL
Wishing Lucy and David a great trip, I agree it's the best way to post your parcel.
great finish and the perfect way to post it!
Can't wait to see it up close, Bev. I think Chris better keep it nailed to her wall or it could mysteriously disappear. Hope Lucy and David have a great holiday!
What a cute little quilt! I love it! :0)
Great postal service Bev and beautiful coloured fabrics you have used!
That is such a beautiful quilt! Great job!
What a beautiful colors have you used I love that colors.
Oohh your sister is a lucky woman. And for the travelers, have a nice time and take care.
Greetings Petra.
Great finish - love the ideas in it ... your sister loves it I'm sure... Great postal service and hope Lucy and David have a ball there...
Hugz
Lovely quilt Bev. I love the snow globes.
I love the fabrics you've used Bev... and your postal service duo are very cute indeed! :-)
They are the best looking postal workers I've ever seen!!
What a great way to deliver your wall hanging to your sister, she will love it, great work Bev x
How nice to see them going off together. Good to see David fit and well again. Love that NZ snow globe. I have a box full of NZ related fabric to make a quilt too (one day!) - Hugs Nat
Lovely little quilt. You are lucky to have those personal messengers. Now you know your parcel will be delivered safely.
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