CROCHET

I decided if I was going to crochet, I needed a bag to hold all the bits and found this on YouTube, very easy and quick.  Love it and don't think it will be the last one I do.

ELENOR JEAN

An update and check to see if I am heading in the right direction with colours.  The preparation is taking longer, because of the area to be covered.  I think that Linda White basted her EPP with thread and can only imagine how long that must have taken.  I am using glue and it seems to take forever, I am still really enjoying the journey

GRANNY SQUARES

My new obsession, just has to be done.  I have been looking on Pinterest and the idea of crochet join as you go blocks really interested me, so this is the result.  Quite enjoy the different movement as compared to patchwork, mixing the two is complimentary, I think, or is that just me?!?

ELENOR JEAN

Yay added the fillers, so now I have a big hexagon to work with. I have also been interviewing borders and the next row, very exciting.

AN UPDATE SINCE MY BIRTHDAY

I have been busy sewing, quilting and crocheting.
Here are some update photos, first is Garden of Forgetfulness, I have added 3 rows since I last posted, I have another 3 rows to make.  Very happy with my progress so far.

I have begun quilting my fussy cut scrappy quilt, which I think is coming along nicely.

I have now made 4 diamonds for my Elenor Jean quilt, I am finding the preparation takes almost as long as it takes to sew together.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ME.....

My birthday cake was very appropriate this year, Plus it's caramel mud cake inside...yum.

My husband and I had a weeks holiday in NZ

The first place we stayed was just outside of Queenstowand.

LA PASSACAGLIA

Some ladies have been asking for a close up of the border piecing.  Please excuse the photos as I am not at home and have not pressed the border yet.  The first photo is the front and the second is the back with some papers left in so you can see the placement better.