Saturday, November 2, 2013

FNWF, Celebrate swap and secret stitching OH MY!

 Last night saw me stitching up a few more squares for my gelato blanket which has been sadly neglected with all my secret sewing I've been working on lately....Just had a quick look and I haven't done a thing with this blanket since July tsk, tsk, tsk......Must get a hustle on!
 I also did a few more rows on this, I've nearly finished the last ball and will have my first finish for November hopefully by the end of this weekend wooo hooo....
 This is the gorgeous block that Leanne sent to me in the "Let's Celebrate" swap we're in, my favourite colour combination of red and white :) Leanne also sent me the leftover red to use to finish the block of with as well as some beautiful Christmas ribbons. Thanks Leanne I love it all!!
 Remember I showed you a sneaky peak with a prettily wrapped pink parcel well these two blocks were hiding in it as well as some fabric etc... but I forgot to take a photo of them all together, maybe Leanne will on her blog, at http://lizzie-the-quilter.blogspot.com/ like Leanne I also sent her the remainder of the fabric I used in constructing her blocks and used it to wrap her blocks up with it with the same thinking that she could use it to finish her blocks of with it. Leanne's got back to me to say she loves her blocks so a big PHEW! here and wiping sweat of my brow lol......now onto the next section of our swap :)
Friday night found me finishing off the last of these stitcheries in preparation for my Christmas giving, wish me luck I now have 16 .......... to cut out and sew up before Christmas, so my Friday was a very productive one for me :)

21 comments:

Cheryll said...

Now that effort gets a HUGE congrats! Well done Barb... you clever gal! :)

Anonymous said...

well done Barb you sure have been busy and i have full faith that you will be ready in time,not long now till our xmas stitching day.xx

Michelle Ridgway said...

Your gelato squares are so pretty. Great blocks too.

Ondrea said...

Busy busy busy! Those gelato squares look really yummy sitting in that box. LOve all the lovely pressies too.

Susan said...

You've been vey productive Barb. Love the gelato colours......and I can't resist red and white either.

Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird Quilting said...

I love the colors of your Gelato squares...and wonderful blocks.

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

I agree the gelato colours are just so lovely...you have been a busy girl...

Sharon - Lilabelle Lane said...

Love your Gelato colours. You have been very busy. hugs

Helen said...

Lovely gelato colour squares and I love red and white all the blocks look great !!

Christine M said...

Your gelato squares are so pretty Barb. Good luck with all your Christmas stitching. I'm sure you'll get them all done.

Shari said...

Wow! Awesome work!

Narelle said...

Your box of gelato looks good enough to eat :o)

Noela said...

Love your gelato squares Barb. Can't wait to see them all together. Hugs...

Wendy said...

All your projects look beautiful, you have been busy!

Maria said...

You were a busy girl..
Love those colours in your Gelato squares..
Nice blocks swapped and received.

Mistea said...

Those blanket colours are very pretty.
Nice blue knitting going on there.
Love your red and white block, wondering what it will become?

Kim said...

Great job Barb the gelato blocks are so pretty. Good luck with yourChristmas stitching.

Quilting Chemist (Danette) said...

You've got a lot done Barb. I love the gelato squares - such pretty colors!

Pinnylea Creations said...

Wow you certainly had a productive night. The gelato squares certainly look good enough to eat.

Cheryl said...

Your gelato blanket is gorgeous - such yummy colors. Lovely swap blocks

Anthea said...

Gosh Barb, you are so busy with all the swap goings-on!! Lovely blocks to Leanne, and she sent you some gorgeous-es too, enjoy! x