Layered and done!

Three quilts got layered today and that was one more than I dared to hope for.   First is the latest BOM quilt from Aussie Heroes.  Love this block.  It is called the Hot Cross Nine Patch and I think it is fun.  I have folded it so that you can see the backing at the top.

 Next is first BOM quilt from April -the wonky cross.  Boy did this take a few girls out of their comfort zone.  If you look closely you can see that I have taped it already to do some wonky straight line quilting.  I will sew these lines then add more tapes as needed.

 Finally my CountrySide Quilt - so named because of the border fabric which is also continued down the centre of the backing.  None these photos have great colour and I really don't know why.  Better photos next time.

 And the DONE!  I have finally finished two tracksuits for my little niece.  Tomorrow I will pack them up and send them down to her.

 This polar fleece is just so soft!  Delicious!

That is it from me tonight.  Why is this time of year so busy.   Last Tuesday Fly Boy has his Year 11 Music performance for school and tomorrow night Guitar Hero has a Music Showcase for School.  Dinner at the RSL with hubby and then off to the auditorium there for the show.

Planning a whole day of sewing beforehand so here's hoping I can fit in a post for tomorrow night as well.

Till next time...............happy stitching!

Rows 4 and 5 and a little bit extra

Managed to add rows four and five to this today and I have decided that I am really enjoying the bright yellow and red.  It can't help but put you into a good mood I think!  Only two rows to go, hopefully tomorrow.

Do you like this block?  Over on Aussie Heroes I have a block of the month and so far we have had a nine patch, a pin wheel and a wonky cross - very simple blocks but some of the Friends of Aussie Heroes are novice quilters.  This month though we have a block that is a little more than a nine patch and I like it so much I thought I would share it with you.  It is called Hot Cross Nine Patch.  Unfortunately I can't take the credit for it - it was dreamed up by Sophie over at Sophie Junction.  She kindly gave us permission to use the block as our BOM on Aussie Heroes but I am sure she won't mind me directing you to her blog from Cherry Red as well as I think this block is so simple but effective.

And just before I go - a little before and 

 After Shot - yep, Snickers had a haircut.  She was so funny when we got to the groomers.  No one was at the counter out the front and she stood and looked at the door which the dogs go through to be groomed and started whimpering - with excitement - and when the owners came out she went nuts - wagging her tail all over the place.  

Oh my goodness - what a Diva!

Yep, she loves her haircuts!  More than I knew!

Till next time............happy stitching!