An owl that looks like it's been imbibing.
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| It came with a mate that's going into the next quilt |
And a rather beady-button-eyed bird.
Which have formed to make No. 16
I'm giving you the back first, just because I never do and I need to keep you on your toes and not nodding off please.
Unlike those birds in the second row that are actually lying down with their feet in the air because that's what that particular breed of bird does when it nods off.
In case you were wondering.
And here is the front.
My younger daughter has offered to make me this mosaic thingy that brings the Soy Amado quilts up, one after the other.
I'm thinking I need a stage goal for that so when I've done 20 quilts we'll indulge ourselves with a bit of a virtual show and tell.
Meanwhile, I'm going to have a wind down now and step away for most of April. Please keep the blocks coming though, as then I shall be refreshed and ready to carry on.
Thank you.
I hope the Easter bunny is good to you this year ;) Lovely quilt to finish on. Rest assured knowing that there are 12 lovely ladies making blocks for this project while you have your feet up!
ReplyDeleteJoJo, are there twelve local or U.K. quilters that you know are doing this? If so, that's great!
DeleteHi Liz, the 12 ladies (me included) are a bee in the UK and it's my month, so we're making blocks for another quilt. I was going to get them to make donkeys, then after writing the pattern up, I thought better of it, so we're going simple instead :)
DeleteSimple is nice... but if they're doing simple maybe you can talk them into more than one each? ;)
DeleteThey are all doing two and some of them have said they will quilt them too. I wanted to try and keep to the same size as the quilts Alison has made. Watch this space!
DeleteAwesome!
DeleteThat is a beautiful quilt! love that imbibing owl. lol!
ReplyDeleteI am interested in knowing if all the blocks with the bold black text on a white background have been contributed by one individual. If so, they have contributed an enormous number of blocks.
ReplyDeleteI agree. And I ADORE that fabric but don't have an Ikea near me. The closest one is a two hour drive away and I was last there 3 years ago. I would buy a bolt of that print if I could!
DeleteI live pretty close to two different IKEA stores and neither one ever has that fabric!
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DeleteI just posted some more blocks on your Flickr page. Up to 79 now. I was going to mail them this week in honor of our daughter's birthday, but if you are taking the month off, I may way a bit longer. Have you noticed how long it takes for packages to reach you from the U.S.? Enjoy your well-deserved break Alison! Hope it's a fun month for you!
ReplyDeleteSo cute! Enjoy that break Alison, you definitely deserve it :)
ReplyDeleteGlad you are taking a break. I'm still working on my blocks so that gives me a little time, too. :D
ReplyDeleteI was rushing to get more blocks finished and mailed this week but now I will take it a little slower. Have fun on your time off!
ReplyDeleteHope you enjoy your well earned break and get a chance to let your sewing machine cool down! I have some more blocks in the works - will send them soon.
ReplyDeleteThose two birds are so delightful! I look forward to the celebration of 20. Meanwhile, a break is a good thing--enjoy it.
ReplyDeleteAdorable Owl!! :)
ReplyDeleteThis one is very sweet! I bet you do need a break--you've been cranking them out at breakneck speed.:)
ReplyDeleteWow enjoy your break! Those birds are a hoot!
ReplyDeleteHow beautiful this quilt is. Those birds are so cute and the owl is certain to bring smiles. I was going to mail a few blocks off this week but because you are taking a little break I'm going to wait a bit.
ReplyDeleteHow lovely to see the quilts coming together, it's especially nice seeing something you've made in one of them as well. Keep up the good work.
ReplyDeleteSent three blocks to you today plus half a yard of some fabric that can go towards sashing. You are doing an amazing job. I hope the Easter break is relaxing for you.
ReplyDeleteAnother wonderful quilt! Enjoy your month off - you definitely deserve it!
ReplyDeleteI sent a package to you today. Enjoy your time off in April. And FYI that Ikea numbers fabric is being phased out so Get Yours Now!!!
ReplyDeleteThat owl is so cute! So is the bird and you are doing such an amazing job with all those quilts!
ReplyDeleteJust after sending off a package to you today with 8 blocks. Hope you're enjoying your month off as you really deserve it.
ReplyDeleteHaving seen your Soy Amado quilts I have quilted some blocks together and can send them to you. Could you contact me with your address please?
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I think you're due home today. Please let me know that my package has arrived when you get a chance. Hope you had a wonderful vacation!
ReplyDeleteWelcome back! I hope you had a great vacation down under. Please let me know you have received my package when you get a chance. Thanks!
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