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Complete Swedish Hearts Block Quilt

It’s been over a year since I gave it to Sparky’s MorMor, but I haven’t updated in so long! I finished the quilt I was making to take on our trip and give to MorMor – I originally blogged about … Continue reading

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Curious George

During the school holidays there aren’t as many children at Sparky’s day care. Last break the carers decided that the children who did attend could choose a special theme for each day. One day they were going to dress up … Continue reading

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Red and White Fabric Japanese Mystery Quilt

This quilt was started as part of a mystery quilt-a-long over Christmas 2013. I used mostly red Japanese fabrics, and I am pleased with it. It’s not the block pattern I would have chosen if I’d known which one it … Continue reading

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Equilateral Triangle – Rainbow Colours

I’m waiting for some fabric to make a quilt for some friend’s new baby, however I’m worried the fabric won’t arrive in time for me to make the baby quilt before we leave on holiday. So I used some fabric … Continue reading

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Big Block Blanket Knit-a-Long

I taught myself to knit when my dog Snuva died, as a distraction. I’ve never been very fast or very good, but I’d gotten by. I recently finished a kint-a-long through The Stash Cupboard. For 8 months I received wool … Continue reading

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(Unfinished) Verity Hat

I was off stick one day, and I did the entire body of this hat! Too bad that it’s been almost 3 months since and I haven’t finished the band. 😛

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Quick Baby Quilt

This was a quick quilt for a friend’s baby. I kinda wish I’d done something more elaborate, however I just wanted it finished for her before he came!

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Sparky’s Rainbow Hat

Sparky loves colours and rainbows, so when I saw some lovely rainbow wool at The Stash Cupboard, I decided to whip up a quick hat for him. Easy!

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‘Swedish’ Hearts Block Progress

I’m working on a lap quilt for my mum.  It’s not been coming together well at all!  I know what block I want to use – a heart block that looks like Swedish hearts we used to make for the … Continue reading

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Secret Quilt!

A good friend commented on a photo of the mystery quilt I was working on to ask when I was making her a quilt. She’s not just a ‘good friend’: she’s been a friend through some difficult times. She’s been … Continue reading

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