It’s hard to stick with the decision not to point out the bits that you are not happy with but if you do, you just spoil the appreciation of the recipient as their eyes will always be drawn to the bits you point out to them. I now show them the bits I’m really happy with, i.e. the quilting or binding etc and it makes me (and them) have a more pos…[Read more]

That’s not sad, it’s practical and your family will be happy to hand the task over, I think I will do the same and find a stash executor.

I’m glad that you still go to shops and can enjoy browsing the fabrics and cross stitch items, try and enjoy your hobbies for as long as you can, they are one of life’s small pleasures

I love your I Spy quilt and you have inspired me to have a go and make one too.

I love your Gulliver tales, they always bring a smile to my face

Yours quilts are fabulous, I have never made a sampler style quilt and you have inspired me to have a go when I have time

I love the colours and prints you have used, the quilt is so vibrant and happy.

What a great write up, it is amazing when you list the things that you have made to see just much you’ve made and how different each thing is, well done you!

What a clever and effective idea, to make placemats. Now you just have to remember where you store them for Christmas!

She was meant to have that quilt, lucky her, it is lovely. I do love a happy ending!

This is such a good tip and I will make sure that I remember it, I’m rubbish at keeping a consistent 1/4 inch seam, thanks for doing this blog!

Thanks Lyn, I love getting a goodie pack in the mail and then deciding what to do with it!

Lol Helen, your comment did make me laugh and you are totally right about nasty cheap fabric and dodgy colours!

Thanks Corinne, it is reassuring to know that I am doing the right thing.

Thanks for your comment Teresa, I like to make what I want to make too and most of the time that is what I do, but I now have a stash of about 12 fully made up quilts and 7 tops, they have to get sold as I can’t store them all and everyone has a quilt and I don’t want to stop making them. Oh the dilemma’s….

This is a great blog, it was well written and easy to understand. I’ve only been quilting for 2 years and sometimes the ‘jargon ‘ just throws me. I look forward to the next part