Mothers' Day Mini Swap

I participated in Cheryll's Mothers's Day 12" Mini Swap, and my partner was Danette.  I have been following Danette's blog for ages and love the things she makes, so I knew I was in for a treat.  Well I was not disappointed.  Look at this stunner!

Danette used paper piecing to make the heart.  It looks seriously complicated to me.  Here is a closer look.

It matches my Mothers' Day roses perfectly.

Thank you so much Danette.  This mini is a real treasure.  I love everything about it!


Here is what I sent to Danette.

 It was square, honest!  I just can't take decent photos.

I love this design. It is a pattern I found in a Patchwork & Stitching magazine, designed by the amazing Jennifer Reynolds of Elefantz Designs.  I just changed the word to suit the theme.  It was fun to stitch - I learned satin stitch and chain stitch in the process. Oh, how I love chain stitch!  It is so forgiving!

 I sent my favourite chocolate goodies too.  I do hope Danette enjoys them as much as I do.

Thank you Cheryll for organising such a great swap.  I think you do an amazing job!

Everybirdy Welcome

Now, I realise I'm late posting about the gorgeous mini I received in the 12 inch mini swap. I owe Lyn a huge apology and she is entitled to think that I am an ungrateful so-and-so.  I have emailed her and begged her for forgiveness, not that I deserve it.  But look, finally here it is - and isn't it a beauty!!

The stitching is incredible. They are the tiniest stitches I have ever seen!  Just perfect!  Look at those knobbly knees, and the little birdies - what a cute design.  The French General fabric is beautiful too.   Really, what is there not to love about this mini - and it's mine, all mine!  Thank you so much Lyn for making this for me.  It was a great swap and everyone involved did a great job.  Thanks again to Cheryll for being such a great swap host.

Take care
Helen

WELCOME MINI

I have been so slack at blogging,  I'm surprised there is anyone left following me!  So a huge thank you to those who continue to read and/or comment on my posts.  You are a very tolerant bunch!

I have not been keeping up with my sewing commitments either - firstly I failed to complete the first Alphabet Challenge, and, having signed up for the May FNSI, didn't manage to work on anything.  Most importantly my  SKoW quilt is nowhere near where it should be up to.  Hopeless!!   I have, however, completed my mini quilt for the 12 inch Mini Club Swap, although I was supposed to put up a post about it yesterday and didn't manage that!

The pattern I used for my mini quilt is Lynette Anderson's Our Home Pillow design.  It ended up being more time consuming that I had anticipated, but I think I have now perfected french knots and lazy daisies!  I am very pleased with the result, and now I can finally say I have made a quilt, albeit a rather small one :-)

I love the topiary trees! 

I hope the recipient of this quilt will love it as much as I do.  A big thanks goes to Cheryl for organising this swap and I look forward to taking part in another in the future.

Have a lovely weekend.
Helen