What an interesting Blog. Thank you. It has made me think about my family phrases. Ooh and my grandmother was a tailor and she taught me to sew. She used to make me dresses and if I wasn’t available for a ‘try on’ for the length of the belt – she would wind it round her ‘ample’ waist and if it fit she would say that will fit our Sooney (my childhood nickname). I was like a lathe and it would go round me about 4 times!!! Little did I know I would grow up to do the same for my granddaughter…. and I look more like my Nan than I like to think (haha), ‘ample’ waist an’ all……

That’s really lovely Gini. Such a kind gesture. Beautiful quilt. I too have made many new friends through the site, one who in particular lm sure will be a lifetime friend.

Gorgeous xx

That is super.

What lovely examples of your design process. Really great to see how designs can develop from a single idea and a common process.

Fabulous work and great to hear how the theme developed over time. Thanks for sharing your lovely work.

I’ve loved your work since I attended a short workshop at Harrogate earlier this year and will definitely look out for your exhibit in Harrogate!

I saw your miniature at FOQ. Astounding. I could not make out whether it was the tinyesy applique or paint, it was so small.

Stunning, wow

Ok – you have done it. After reading this, I MUST get the quilting done on the quilt for my daughter made out of her late dad’s rugby shirts. (it was meant to be her birthday present a year ago, and a Christmas present before that…..) Hoping it can be a Christmas present this year. Thank you. xx

Thank you so much Gini for the kind review. I’m really glad you enjoyed it and thanks again for choosing to try curves without pins.

Just love this design – from a distance the centre ‘blocks’ look like owls peeking out. Tempted to try one!

Another amazing pattern by Jenny and another ‘no pins’ convert for curves!!!

yup, no pins here is how I go too! nice review and I like the finished result

Intriguing! And gorgeous.

Great idea working freom the back! never thought of that. Have tried the tissue paper and it worked well, but a bit of a fag tearing it away after. Will definitely try working from the back – Thanks Vendulka x

I found working from the back really helpful in thread drawing

Fab ideas, Vendulka – I really must get more inventive with my quilting!

Great, simple ideas, thanks.

thank you!

Thank you

Love all the versions Gini – well done. Will def have a go….

All beautiful and fab blog

What a great initial quilt and then the subsequent versions are fantastic! Well done Gini I am sure this will be very popular.

Brilliant Gini!

Wow! I love all the different versions and the colour combinations. When my cat is on his ‘tower’ (of three quilts and blankets all folded up) I can’t but think of the Princess and the Pea, I am going to have to give your pattern a go. Thank you 🙂

Loved making this. Thanks for creating the pattern.

This is so lovely, and so very personal.

Good luck Christine with your show, a nerve wracking time!! Hope you get lots of lovely visitors and raise plenty for your charity.

I’m about to make some of these for my grandchild so I’m really pleased to have read your blog. I think I will be needing to buy the snaps as they look great.

Great read and you are right participation in crucial…that’s why we both did so well

Love these kitties, could be very tempted by a pattern in spite of my stack of UFO’S. The mini quilt Gini received certainly echoes the colours she loves, beautifully made.

Seeing your FMQ in close up its amazing. Looking forward to seeing the pattern too.

I’m waiting with baited breath for your lovely pattern!