New things happening

First up, I have completed the first 6 blocks for the bust yo! scraps quilt along. I've enjoyed seeing my scraps being used up and all the space its created in my scrap drawer.

I have also been busy recreating my sewing room. You might remember a while ago we had a conservatory fitted which I had hoped would be a lovely bright place for me to sew. Sadly, the hot summers and cold winters make this impossible and I was terrified that the cold would affect my machine what with all the condensation it accumalates.

So I'm back in the spare room but its had a bit of a revamp. The double bed has now moved to my daughters room as she has outgrown her toddler bed, and my wonderful hubby has cut a hole in my desk so that my machine can lie flush with the work top. If anyone has seen the video on utube about quilting ergonomics you will understand how important it is to have your work station at the right height so you dont get all sort of aches and pains in your back which I was getting before the home made sewing table.

I was unable to find a fold out table with adjustable legs (that would adjust to the recommended height) in this country. So a hole in my desk was the way to go.

I'm delighted with the results and saved myself some money in buying a cabinet. I now have loads of room for peicing and quilting larger quilts. I will update you with a photo on Monday.

I have also been asked to join a quilting bee, which is something I've been wanting to try this year. Plus, this one involves paper peicing which is on my new years resolution list.

This is my test block:



I would love to say it was easy peasy but I found it all a bit backwards and awkward. The trickiest part is making sure the fabric is orientated the correct way so that when you flip the fabric the right way it covers the part that it needs to. Lots of unpicking and restitching but I have until the 15th February to complete the six blocks so I hope to have it down by then. I have worked out my fabric measurements for each peice to make it easier and am also peicing one part of the block on all six planes first so I remember where to align the fabrics for the next plane. I have no idea if I'm doing it right but it seems to look right when its completed!

Theres still time to enter my giveaway, if you havnt already done so, I've loved hearing about all your money saving sewing and quilting tips which I will definitely use. I will draw a winner on Monday morning.