Sunday 17 November 2013

Summery

It's been feeling very summery here with most days in the 20 degrees (Celsius).  So nice to see the different flowers blooming and to spend time on our deck, I love the look of the fairy lights twinkling in the evening.  We have had a prickly little visitor most afternoons this week and we rush out to give it some cat food.  It looked like a petting zoo the other day as our two cats, three hens and the hedgehog shared the same space, happily ignoring each other but in close proximity.  Very cute.
Aren't the first two blocks in this post gorgeous?  They are my gift from Michelle for our Let's Celebrate swap.  I can see them as cushions and I think they would look perfect on my bed.  Thanks Michelle, I love them!  In return I made her the sewing machine block which is a free pattern here.
After speaking of unfinished things last post, I am happy to say I have ticked a few things off.  The first being the cot quilt for my niece's baby which is due on Christmas day!  It feels good to have finished this one.  I am really happy with the backing fabric I found, it is a soft flannel and yesterday I hand-washed the quilt so it feels soft and cuddly, ready for the new arrival.  I have finished a few clothes recently but am less comfortable in front of the camera than behind it.  I will try to get some photos soon though, Wendy xx

20 comments:

  1. Yes real summery here too. Your little visitor might be unwell, I have found over the years when you see a hedgehog during the day the are usually sick. I have taken many to vets over the years.
    Love the reproduction blocks, they would make pretty cushions.
    The sewing machine block is awesome.
    Cool cot quilt, I like your quilting too!

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  2. Lots of pretties to see and love your little visitor :)
    Enjoy your summer.

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  3. Lots of lovely work going on here, beautiful colours. Love the pics, very cute.
    Cheers, Anita.

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  4. Beautiful photos Wendy! You always help me make it through our long winter months with your lovely garden and project photos.

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  5. we have a lovely sunny day here too, not too hot so it is perfect.
    love the blocks received, the piecing is amazing and your sewing machine block is gorgeous!
    well done on finishing your cot quilt. looks fabulous.
    Very cute little visitor to your garden..

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  6. Wonderful work all of them. And so lovely pictures from garden.

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  7. I am not sure where our warm weather has gone :( I love the blocks and yes I see cushions too. Beautiful photos as always Wendy. hugs

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  8. Lovely swap blocks, they will make very nice cushions. I love the fairy lights too, whether it's Christmas or not. Cute little visitor.

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  9. gorgeous blocks and lovely work Wendy we finally have a sunny day today.xx

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  10. Such gorgeous swap blocks Wendy, and a very cute baby quilt you've made

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  11. You have been busy with lots of lovely projects Wendy. hugs......

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  12. Very lovely blocks. Enjoy your summer. We are heading to winter.

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  13. Lovely blocks Wendy. I love the sewing machine one. The baby quilt is just lovely.

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  14. lovely blocks..... wow...how cute to see that hedgehog... I didn't know they were around there... I love the cot quilt... it is just perfect for the little one.... lovely finish...
    Hugz

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  15. A gorgeous post Wendy full of colour & loveliness. We used to get the odd hedgehog here ... Nero would dance around it whimping like a baby & it would curl up into a prickly ball. I just love all the quilt blocks, both the ones you have made & received. x0x

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  16. Gorgeous pics Wendy - the baby quilt is adorable, well done - and the round blocks are amazing!
    Yes quite the petting zoo there, how wonderful x

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  17. I had no idea there were hedgehogs in NZ! Love your cactus and the red bottlebrush behind. The cot quilt is lovely and bright and I'm glad you like the blocks.

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  18. The blocks are all lovely - thanks for the link to the one you made :-) Our weather is definitely feeling more summerlike too, nice to see the changes in the surroundings. Your baby quilt is beautiful - minky on the back will be so nice.

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  19. Hello Wendy,

    I do love those blocks, both given and received. Have fun making up yours. The cot quilt will be a welcome present, good luck to the new parents.
    The little hedgehog is just so cute.
    Happy days.
    Bev.

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  20. Your swap blocks are gorgeous, would make beautiful cushions. I love the baby quilt, did you quilt it yourself? The quilting is so pretty, the stars in the border are fantastic....

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