Wednesday 11 April 2012

Just What....

...was I thinking when I signed up for this?.
It's a block a month for nine... yes nine months. It's all needle turned applique, I may lose the will to live but I just had the urge to stitch something nice, to do some proper stitching and the little bird motif helped, though I must say my first attempt at the small birds wasn't so sucessful.....they looked like bananas!



Month one's hand stitching is complete, it does get a little easier the more you practice, there's a few mistakes on this months but that's life..I'm going for the shabby look!


Month two has just arrived!


If all goes to plan I'm going to hand quilt it too!

8 comments:

Sarah Anderson said...

Wow! Good for you, your first quilt looks fab, and the second one is a great design too. Happy Stitching!

Sid said...

Definately a labour of love Effie, but the first one looks fantastic .... not 'shabby' at all !!

My name is Cindy said...

Looks pretty good to me - I wouldn't know where to start! Just think what a lovely creation you'll have in nine months!

Ribbon Girl said...

Gail yur stitching is fabulous! It's a work of art so how can there be any 'mistakes' they are your own unique persona touches and you're making a family heirloom! Mary G x

Karen said...

Oh this is going to look beautiful when its finished, I really admire anyone who does this sort of work :-D x

Sue said...

Good for you Effie. It'll be worth it when completed and the first one looks lovely. I wouldn't have the patience.

Angelnorth said...

Off to a flying start, looks fab!

roc said...

i personally love those birds! awesome work.