Crazy Patchwork Quilt

Good Morning, this is a quilt I put together from my scrap box, I finished it in the summer 2011 and I am now trying to embellish it, it is a long job because there are so many seams to embroider but, I am loving doing it, I get as much pleasure from going through my boxes and baskets of embellishments trying to decide which to use as I do actually creating it. I love beads and lace so there will be lots of that and I want to use ribbon as well I have done a little bit of silk ribbon embroidery but I am not the best at it but I want to learn as it always looks so wonderful on crazy patchwork, buttons will feature a lot too but I am quite happy sat amongst the chaos of my sewing room creating something of beauty.

Finished my February Block

I have now finished my February block, all I did was add some silk ribbon flowers on the green bit, I was quite pleased with the result, I am now looking forward to starting my March block.
Kathleen and I have had a good week it was Kathleens birthday on Monday and after she opened her parcels I took her to Bramble Patch in Weedon, Northampton, we had a lovely browse through the fabrics, patterns, books and lots of other things we were there ages, you can go upstairs onto a mezzanine floor which overlooks the classes that are taking place, there is lovely coffee and biscuits too, After leaving here we went and had lunch and then it was time to drive home. I think Kathleen has found an excuse for a birthday treat every day this week our last one was today we went to the Fabric Guild who had lots of lovely new fabrics and then to the garden centre for a Cheese scone and coffee, Lovely!
My beautiful grandson Jude is growing and looks more gorgeous every day and I am glad to say his Mum Kate is starting to get some colour back in her cheeks, she is coping very well.

A New Book for Me.

Hello, here I am again, I have been busy going up and down the motorway to see my lovely grandson Jude but, I have still found time to do a little crazy patchwork, this is my February block, it is not finished yet I have to think a bit more about it but I am pleased with it so far. I bought myself a new book by Marsha Michler, it is a brilliant book and if you are a beginner like me at crazy patchwork then this is the book for you, she explains everything so beautifully I had a lovely afternoon reading it from cover to cover, I think I am hooked on this crazy patchwork lark I love collecting all the bits and pieces that go to make up the embroideries, I can spend an afternoon just going through all my boxes of treasures. The weather here is just awful so today I will sit in my sewing room and play.

I wont get boring I promise

Just a quick photo of Jude William Boothroyd, thats a mouthful for such a little chap, I have been to see him today and I was so proud to see him wrapped in the blanket I knitted for him. Kate was a bit tearful today but that is normal, I did all the ironing and changed the bed so that they have a nice clean bed to get into tonight, they were all a lot calmer when I left, it's a bit scary bring a baby home but, they are doing well.

He's Arrived

Look who arrived today! Our first grandchild arrived this morning at 5.15 he weighed in 7lbs 12ozs and we think he is absolutely beautiful, I cannot give you his name yet as my daughter and her husband cannot decide on one, so he is just our boy.
I have been up nearly 24 hours waiting for this little fellow, Kate's waters broke last night around 8.30pm she went into hospital at 12.30am and he was delivered in a birthing pool at 5.15, his Daddy Steve phoned to let us know and he came out of hospital at 1.30pm and we got to see him at around 2.30pm, it was love at first sight for him and his grandad who is holding him in this photo, I got to hold him too he is beautiful. I was desperate to see my daughter and bless her although she looks very tired she is relaxed and happy.

CQJP January Block

This is my first Crazy Quilt block for the CQJP project, I am really nervous about showing this as the people who have entered are very very good their work is exquisite, what I am hoping is that I will improve through the months as this is a year long project. I love doing crazy patchwork but have no idea about theme's so I am just winging this. I love collecting the lovely silks and beads and lace for crazy patchwork and can spend a whole evening just looking and stroking.

Wishing you all

Hello everyone I hope you all had a very Happy Christmas and may I take this opportunity to wish you all a Very Happy New Year.
We had a lovely family christmas with all our kids at home for some part of the holiday, My daughter Kate is huge with baby, her due date is 3rd January 2012 and we are all waiting for that wonderful telephone call.
I have been sewing today, that is the first time since before christmas, I have entered a monthly block thingy, it is for crazy patchwork I have nearly finished my first one for January although I am a little scared because there will be lots of gorgeous one's and I am quite a newby but, I am enjoying doing the block and I love collecting all the beautiful bits and pieces that are used in crazy patchwork. The lovely crab apple tree you see above is outside my kitchen door, it has been well frosted now so I am waiting for the birds to strip it.