It's almost finished!!!

My ( very modified) version of Aunt Sarah's Quilt is almost finished. I only have to sew around the applique and put the border. In the meantime here are some photos...

The quilt top ( no border yet)

The applique

Even Blackie wanted to try it!!!

Blogger's BOM

I've made this month's block. The pattern is from Vicky Welsh at Field trips in Fiber.

2º Encontro de Patchwork em Portugal - Um dia memorável

No passado sábado realizou-se mais um encontro do Pachsolidário. O 2º Encontro de Patchwork em Portugal.

Foi um dia maravilhoso e até o sol ajudou. Quando chegámos fomos recebidas pelas simpáticas Hemi e pela D.Luisa. De seguida, pudemos ver em exposição todas as mantinhas para as quais nos tínhamos contribuído com alguns blocos e que algumas senhoras (verdadeiros anjos) ajudaram a montar.

     Estes são os blocos que enviei

Após as boas-vindas passámos à realização da manta do encontro, que, tal como as outras mantas iria ser entregues à Ajuda De Mãe.

Todas a trabalhar

A manta do encontro, que posteriormente será terminada e entregue à Ajuda de Mãe.

Depois do almoço seguiu-se um brinde e um sorteio e logo voltámos ao trabalho. Desta vez para nós levar-mos como recordação de um dia maravilhoso.

Fizemos uma linda e fofinha almofada de alfazema usando o tecido igual ao do backing das mantinhas.

Ficou um amor

Mas o que é bom acaba depressa e estava na hora das pdespedidas. Mais um sorteio, as palavras emocionadas da D. Luisa e até para o ano. Lá fomos nós, mas não sem ainda levar um saco cheio de prendinhas dos generosos patrocinadores.

Foi um dia inesquecível e já estou com saudades. Conheci pessoalmente algumas amigas virtuais e são fantásticas. Espero que nos possamos voltar a encontrar em breve. Obrigada a todos que nos proporcionaram este dia tão especial.

 A foto de grupo com todas as mantinhas que foram feitas e entregues à Ajuda de Mãe representada pela D. Manuela Duarte.

FNSI Report- October

I'm into Christmas now, so I made a candle mat or table topper, (as you wish). I used A Christmas Star pattern.

First part of the block

The finished star

Then I added the borders

I decided to use two borders and add corner squares

Here it is. My newest Xmas table topper!!!

One ( monochromatic ) Flower Wednesday

Every week the lovely Karen at Journey of a Quilter hosts this One flower wednesday and give us the chance to share our flowers and gardens. Join us too!!!

The five cream flowers that I've made this week. I only have more two of these to do and then I have to sew them into my Aunt Sarah quilt. The frame is almost finished! Thanks Karen, I don't think I could have done it without your help.

It's only 70 days to Xmas

Christmas is coming so... I have to be ready!!

Need to have all my presents made on time!!!

One Flower Wednesdays

In fact it's three rows Wednesday. I've sewn together three rows for my Aunt Sarah's Quilt. You can check on more beautiful flowers and gardens if you visit Karen at a Journey of a Quilter. She's the lovely lady who keeps us going every week.

Look How much he has grown!!!

Exactly one month ago I posted about our new addition to our family. Blackie, a black mini Schnauzer came into our lives and it's been a joy to see him grow. He is part of our family now and he enjoys to play with his toys. My DD and DS just adore him. He has grown a lot and chews everything he can...slippers, socks, toilet paper, whatever he can bite into. Life will never be the same. Nevertheless we love him!

Playing with my DD

Tasting my Crocs

At last it's finished!!!

My Birdie Stitches #9 Block is finally done!

A lucky, very lucky girl!!!

Sometime ago I won a giveaway at Quilting by Celia, I have to show you all the goodies she sent me. I was quite speechless when I opened the package

Those are the lovely gifts I received

An embroidery Kit with the most amazing peacock, Celia also sent me some thread and beads to use in the Kit. to make things even better she added some beautiful patterns, I have to make some of those beauties.

 Celia sent me these great african style FQs, I hadn't any in my stash so I was thrilled to receive them.

 I told Celia I love Log Cabin blocks and she made me a little but adorable block. I'm going to use it  to make a pincushion for my collection. It will be a great item to add to it. I received a nice card from Celia and she also sent me three of our FWblocks swap. I'm making the odds and she's making the even. We make two of each and send the other one. Isn't that a great idea. We end up with a quilt that has twice the fabric range. I forgot to mention that is also a lot of fun .

Thank very much Celia and Lucinda ( Lucinda is Celia's daughter and it was her that picked my name).

One Flower Wednesday

Every week  you can join the lovely Karen at Journey of a Quilter and share your hexie flowers and gardens with all of us.

These are the three flowers I manage to sew together this week

Can you give me a little help?

 The Missouri Quilt company has some great video tutorials. One of these days I tried to make a new block I saw on one of the tutorials. It uses 2,5" strips, so it's great for jelly rolls. It's very easy but the results are stunning

I'm planing to make two table runners, this is only a first attempt to position the blocks . now I need some help  from you. How should I finish the runners? Give me your wise opinions for I'm a bit lost here.

How does my garden grow...Very slowly!!!

This week I sewed another row of flowers on my Aunt Sarah Quilt. Now I have to do three complete rows to finish the frame.

Join  the lovely Thearica at Pigtales and Quilts and show us your garden.

Keeper Swap Received

I received the most beautiful gift from Tanya at Little Wee Birds. She was my partner at  The Keeper Swap and she sent me the most beautiful sewing set.

It's a scissor keeper, a needle case and an adorable pincushion to add to my collection. I loved the stitchery and all the details. I'll cherish this gift like a treasure and it will always remind me of my friend Tanya. Thank you Very much lovely Tanya.

The needle case

Isn't the pincushion the cutest thing ever?

The scissors keeper

Blogger's Block of the Month #1

Canton Village Quilt works is hosting a free BOM dedicated mainly to bloggers, but you can join even if you don't have a blog.
Every 25th of the month a different designer will post a new block. This months block was designed by
Sherry McConnell at A Quilting Life. This is the block I've made. My blocks are going to be red, cream with a hint of blue.

One Flower Wednesdays

This week I've been basting and sewing cream hexies like mad. So..I didn't make any flower.

 Don't be disappointed though, I'm showing you some of my old flowers and also how my Aunt Sarah Quilt is looking

If you want to see more flowers and beautiful gardens, visit the lovely Karen at A Journey of a Quilter and i'm sure you'll love it!

How does my garden grow

 Join Thearica and visit her at  Pigtales & Quilts to see how our gardens are doing. you'll love for sure.

The last week we didn't post. Lucky me for I had a little more time to sew some more flowers on my Aunt Sarah quilt. I still need to make lots of white hexies but I'll get it done.

One Flower Wednesday

Every week lovely Karen at Journey of a Quilter gives us the opportunity to share a hexie flower or two as part of One Flower Wednesday.  These are the two flowers I made this week.

Join us or just visit our gardens.

Tuesday Treasures

These two little items were given to me by my beloved grandmother. She died from cancer almost 25 years ago but I still miss her very, very much.

She knew I loved old objects and she gave these to me. It's an old little mirror with golden and blue beads in the back and a pair of scissors with silver handles. I just love those little things. They're a real treasure to me!!!