Magnetic Island

Magnetic Island

While in Townsville last month the group I belong to up there (Townsville Fibre and Fabrics) took a trip to the Island at the invitation of the Maggie Island ladies.

What a treat I was in for. Meeting up with the girls at barge in the morning then onto  the island for a lovely morning tea and lunch supplied by the Maggie Island Girls at the Bowls Club.

Of course there was a lovely show and tell and I took heaps of pictures.

The one below is made to look like a book stand but it was only about 10 x 12".

Ann the happy lady won the lucky spot under her chair.

I loved this post card of the dog. Reminded me of mine.

I feel in love with these scarfs. Cast on 5 stitches and away you go. I am yet to find the wool. Apparently Lincraft has it but it goes very fast. I wonder why? The bag is made out of a tie. It looked great.

I was amazed at this rock formation and somewhere alone the line I may make a quilt with this in mind.

Well that is all for tonight off to bed

Well I hope.

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Delia

Here is a table centre that I made at our quilt group a few weeks ago. Robyn McHardie from Sunshine Quilts tutored the class. It is a simple technique using a half Dresden plate template to cut our the pieces.

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Delia

Challenge quilt

It is so long since I have posted and looking through my pictures from when I was away I have a lot to share with you. So in the next days I will try and post pictures and ideas.

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Delia

Black and White quilt and mat

A couple of years ago I participated in a fat quarter swap. I chose black and white but had no idea what I would do with the fat quater's until I saw Margot's quilt in this design. I loved the design and right away knew what I was doing with my black and white fat quarters. I also chose a red back background with small red cherries with green stems to give a splash of colour to the quilt.

I also made this little centre mat to match the table in the room.

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Delia

Gelatin plate

Today  I had heaps of fun in a Gelatin plate class with Michelle at Palmwoods.

I had been wanting to try this technique out for ages but never got around to it.

It is so easy.

Recipe for the plate is 4 tablespoons gelatin and mix with 1 cup of boiling water to dissolve. Add 1 cup of cold water and pour into an ice cream container or similar and place in the fridge to set.

Unmold and place some fabric paint on top ( you can use medium) and push it around to cover with the back of a plastic spoon.

Now you can put a stencil on top and paper over a couple of time to take the excess paint off. You can use this paper to make cards later.

Put your fabric on top the plate and light rub to transfer the paint. You will get a few off the one rubbing and you can also use the stencil by putting them on the fabric a few times. Each time you will get a lighter design but still lovely.

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Delia

What have I been up to. Wareable art

I just love how this top turned out. I have had many comments on it.

I make the fabric from speciality wools. It is constructed on washaway and then gridded and stippled. I am wanting to make one for my granddaughter. I thinks she will just love being like Nana.

I have a few things to show you but will post one a day so not to over load you with ideas.

It has been a while since I posted but hope to update more in the future.

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Delia

Charity quilt

We had a lovely day the other day when we donated two quilts to a deserving lady. We enjoyed making this quilt and it was extra special to give it to someone so appreciative.

There are 12 of us in the group  the Jelly Rolls but a few could not make it on the day.

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