Thank you for visiting me and for all comments on recent posts. It's lovely to hear from you and to see new followers I have a few things to share today ... Firstly, a couple of pages from my "sketchbook" which isn't really a sketchbook, but more like a sample book! I do draw and sketch a little, mainly still life. When I'm out and about I tend to use my camera for visual recording and a notebook for scribbling thoughts and ideas. Are you the same? There are so many ways of recording observation, the name "sketchbook" can be daunting. I like to think of mine more as an inspiration book really, just full of my ideas and things I try and recording things I notice with photography, collage, samples, paint and stitch On the left I stuck an image in my book that inspired me. I was drawn to the colours and detail in the rocks. Top left I painted a couple of Tyvek tags with acrylics in the same blues as the image, heated them and stitched into them. A few of these Tyvek tags layered on top of each other in my book give a bit of texture and interest I made a textile piece using a base layer of dyed cotton, silk, scrim and tissue paper. I was able to stitch into the paper because it had a supporting fabric layer behind On top of that I added lots of threads and curly wool tops bonded with bondaweb. Then I embroidered into the surface with hundreds of french knots in a variety of textured yarns of varying thickness, added some lazy daisy stitches and beads I love french knots. I find them very therapeutic to stitch. They appear on most things I make. I do like the colours of the sea in this little piece :o) Another thing I'd love to share is my new favourite thing of layering and adding textures in Photoshop! I've always wanted to know how to do it and it's one of those things that's very easy when you know, so everything is getting the treatment! St. Ives harbour I soon realised that all those texture photos I've taken over the years, all that focusing in on rust and peeling paint etc., would come in handy for adding highlights and interest to otherwise dull photos, of which I have loads! So ... This ... plus ... this ... can, with a bit of manipulation, become this ... texture multiplied or this ... texture multiplied with pin light added or this painterly look ... texture overlay plus hard light or this more vibrant rusty look ... texture with vibrant light or the same image with the colours reversed and made a little more red (love red) rust texture vibrant light colours altered Using these photos for inspiration I made some samples on my embellisher on a recent Crow Day with my friend Jo. First was a piece of dyed felt which Jo gave me. This gorgeous piece of pre-felt came all the way from Arizona and it's very soft and beautiful This is how a small piece of the fabric reacted to being needle punched in the embellisher The pulled threads look just like little lazy daisy stitches and create great texture and movement. I like it just as it is and the colours remind me so much of rusty boats in St. Ives harbour The next few samples were made on the embellisher using felted backgrounds to which I added wool tops, silk tops, snippets of metallic fabrics, chiffons and ladder yarns To this one I added some ladder yarns and cellophane sweet wrappers before embellishing. Then I free machine stitched on both samples using a variegated metallic thread Below ... you can see I got my inspiration from the colours in my boat photo (the vibrant rust coloured version) To take the samples further I cut them up so there were 16 little pieces and re-arranged them. On each little piece I added more snippets of cellophane, fabrics, hand stitching, copper curls, beads and bits of orange netting (like fishing nets) I think they look more interesting grouped together like this I made them into cards for friends but they would also make interesting little brooches for anyone who liked a St. Ives boat/fishing net sort of thing lol :o) Another sample where the vertical yarns were embedded in the felt with the embellisher. On top there is machine stitching and lots of "flotsam and jetsam" consisting of copper curls, gem stones, beads and french knots The sample below doesn't have a pre-felt backing. I used the embellisher to join wool tops and silk tops together. I enjoyed this one. You could go on forever ... keep adding bits to the side and watching it grow I made holes in a piece of blue seawashed plastic I picked up on the harbour beach recently and sewed it to the felt paint was peeling Talking of beaches ... I never did show the results of the seaside inchy swap that some of us girls took part in over the summer, so here they are ... Mine is the top row, second along ... made with a vintage image, text, orange fishing net and a shell Seaside inchy swap at inchybyinch ... and finally ... some pebbles ... ... with free machine stitching into watercolour paper I said there would be some blue and orange coming soon didn't I? Well, that's it for now Hope you are enjoying this beautiful Autumn sunshine we are having or else enjoy being creative and cosy indoors. Happy weekend :o) Carolyn ♥ I'm having a GIVEAWAY on Love Stitching Red I have a new page on facebook click on the box if you would like updates

These sprawling works of textile art recreate the beautiful biodiversity found in nature.

Jellies made with reclaimed Tyvek material. Crochet tentacles. Bead bubbles. Published in the book "Hoopla the art of unexpected embroidery", by Leanne Prain 2011 4" square 7 1/2" square frame www.chursinoff.com/kirsten/

“I found a very beautiful brain coral at a flea market. Because I was so fascinated by it, I learned how it was structured and recreated it with fabric. Nature is the best teacher.”

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Emily creates abstract embroidery works with a strong focus on natural textures. Her work to date is inspired by the rugged coastline of North Wales, UK. Her works are a direct response to her photography, focusing on geological variations and plant life found near the sea.

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A gallery of all my quilts, with the most recent first. (updated every few months - last update 9/3/15) Information provided: Quilt number, Name, size, year completed. I've indicated quilts that were for swaps, gifts, sold, commissioned and published, and added links if I have the pattern or quilt for sale I've provided links (in order) to any progress posts, and the main post about the completed quilt where these are available. Feel free to ask questions if you can't find answers in the links. 2015 ... Q214 - Escape, 23in sq, 2015, to be published, in progress Q213 - Out of the Shadows, 36in sq, 2014, to be published, progress 1, no main post yet Q212 - Silver Stars, 36in sq, 2014, to be published, no main post yet 2014 Q211 - Diving Rings, 36in sq, 2014, published, progress 1, 2, no main post yet Q210 - Making Waves, 36in sq, 2014, published, progress 1, 2, 3, no main post yet Q209 - Origami, 36in sq, 2014, to be published, progress 1, 2, 3, no main post yet Q208 - Jacaranda, 61 x 84in, 2014, published, progress 1, Main post Q207 - Icy, 36in sq, 2014, published, progress 1, Main post Q206 - Louise, 37in sq, 2014, published, progress 1, 2, Main post Q205 - Floating, 48 x 54in, 2014, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q204 - Grand Coeur, 41in sq, 2014, published, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q203 - Elephants Might Fly, 40in sq, 2014, gift for baby niece, progress 1, 2, Main post Q202 - Via Airmail, approx 44in sq, 2014, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q201 - Down by the Bay, 32 x 52in, 2014, commission, progress 1, 2, Main post Q200 - Splash!, 40in sq, 2014, published, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q199 - Lions in the Window, 40in sq, 2014, gift for friend's baby, Main post Q198 - Nature's Gift, 83in sq, 2014, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post 2013 Q197 - Star Gazing, 53in sq, 2013, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q196 - Strawberry Mousse, 39in sq, 2013, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q195 - Hiding in the Sycamore, 35 x 45in, 2013, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Main post Q194 - Melted Icecream, 48 x 68in, 2013, published, For SALE, progress 1, Main post Q193 - Magic Carpet, 50in sq, 2013, published, For SALE, progress 1, 2, Main post Q192 - Volare, 66 x 82in, 2013, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, Main post Q191 - Maligayang Pasko, 18 x 22in, published, ours, progress 1, Main post Q190 - Along the Jetty, 66 x 82in, 2013, commission, progress 1, 2, Main post Q189 - Dziekuje, approx 48 x 56in, 2013, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, Main post Q188 - Covent Garden, 42in sq, 2013, gift for cousin's baby, published, progress 1, Main post Q187 - Mediterranean Tiles, 55in sq, 2013, published, For SALE, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q186 - Linen & Lace, 14 x 40in, 2013, published, progress 1, 2, Main post Q185 - Crystallised, 20in sq, 2013, DQS13, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q184 - Cherry Sunset, 62 x 80in, 2013, published, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q183 - Bogong Bower, 19 x 15in, 2013, class project, progress 1, 2, Main post 2012 Q182 - Waving, approx 55 x 60in, 2012, gift for teacher, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q181 - unnamed triangles, 51 x 61in, 2012, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, 2, Main post Q180 - Bursts of Illusion, approx 55in sq, 2012, gift for childcare staff, published, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q179 - Hide & Seek, approx 65 x 85in, 2012, gift for niece's birthday, published, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q178 - Fluttering By, approx 65 x 85in, 2012, gift for Gran, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Main post Q177 - Emerging, approx 24in sq, 2012, FLiQS2, progress 1, Main post Q176 - A Gaggle of Goslings, 55in sq, 2012, gift for childcare staff, published, progress 1, 2, Main post Q175 - Giraffes, approx 55 x 70in, 2012, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q174 - Glenelg, 48 x 54in, 2012, commission, Pattern, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Main post Q173 - Rain on the Roof, approx 40 in sq, 2012, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, Main post Q172 - The Weight of the World, approx 32 x 42in, 2012, commission, progress 1, Main post Q171 - Brilliance, approx 55in sq, 2012, published, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q170 - Green Green Green, approx 40in sq, 2012, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, Main post Q169 - Winter Windows, approx 50 x 60in, 2012, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, Main post Q168 - From Belair to Yosemite, approx 16 x 32in, 2012, commission, Main post Q167 - Snuggles & Cuddles, approx 40 x 48in, 2012, commission, progress 1, 2, Main post Q166 - Glammed-Up, approx 24in sq, 2012, DQS12, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q165 - Make a Wish, approx 66 x 82in, 2012, gift for niece's birthday, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Main post Q164 - Sheets & Spinnakers, approx 60 x 75in, 2012, Simon's, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q163 - Ariana's Owls, approx 40 in sq, 2012, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q162 - Is it Night or Day?, approx 40 in sq, 2012, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q161 - A Circus Every Day, approx 40 in sq, 2012, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, Main post Q160 - Winter Baubles, approx 18 x 50in, 2012, ours, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q159 - Like a Diamond, approx 35 x 42in, 2012, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q158 - Little Possum, approx 45 x 58in, 2012, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Main post 2011 Q157 - From New Beginnings, approx 55in sq, 2011, gift for teacher, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q156 - The Gardens Meet, approx 60in sq, 2011, gift for childcare staff, published, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q155 - Feathered Friends, approx 48 x 66in, 2011, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, Main post Q154 - Portholes, approx 44 x 36in, 2011, gift for baby nephew, Pattern, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q153 - White Sands, approx 36 x 46in, 2011, gift for friend's baby, published, Pattern, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q152 - Springtime, approx 19 x 22in, 2011, donated as raffle prize, progress 1, Main post Q151 - Reflections, approx 60in sq, 2011, gift for childcare staff, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, Main post Q150 - Maple Syrup, approx 48 x 58in, 2011, gift for kindy teacher, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q149 - Elephant Feathers, approx 60 x 78in, 2011, gift for my sister, progress 1, Main post Q148 - Stars of the Sea, approx 100 x 90in, 2011, ours - awaiting use, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Main post Q147 - Whispers, approx 40in sq, 2011, gift for baby cousin, progress 1, 2, Main post Q146 - Mother of Pearl, approx 60in sq, 2011, gift for kindy teacher, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Main post Q145 - Colour Play, approx 32 x 40in, 2011, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q144 - Pink Feathers, approx 50in sq, 2011, gift for childcare staff, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, Main post Q143 - Good Morning, Hoot, approx 40in sq, 2011, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q142 - Crowing, approx 24in sq, 2011, DQS10, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q141 - Building Blocks, approx 55in sq, 2011, gift for kindy teacher, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q140 - Night Snow, approx 22in sq, 2011, gift for my mother, progress 1, Main post and here Q139 - Transitions, approx 35 x 40in, 2011, published, For SALE, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q138 - Growing, approx 50 x 60in, 2011, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, Main post Q137 - Cuggle, approx 55in sq, 2011, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q136 - Jazza, approx 45in sq, 2011, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q135 - In the Pink, approx 40in sq, 2011, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post 2010 Q134 - Bountiful Winter, approx 19 x 22in, 2010, Pattern, commission, progress 1, Main post Q133 - May, approx 24in sq, 2010, EBDQS4, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q132 - Morning Swim, approx 36 x 48in, 2010, gift for friend's baby, Pattern, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q131 - Parade of Elephants, approx 40in sq, 2010, gift for baby nephew, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q130 - Jindy, approx 60 x 78in, 2010, my snuggle quilt, progress 1, Main post Q129 - Through the Arched Window, approx, 36 x 44in, 2010, gift for baby niece, Pattern, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q128 - Marmalade &; Jam, approx 24in sq, 2010, DQS9, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q127 - Andrea's Dream, approx 65in sq, 2010, published x2, For SALE, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Main post Q126 - Snowy Owl, approx 40in sq, 2010, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, Q125 - Nectar, approx 24in sq, 2010, gift for niece's birthday, progress 1, 2, 3 Main post Q124 - Hush in the Forest, approx 66 x 82in, 2010, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, Main post Q123 - Soft as a Feather, approx 40in sq, 2010, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q122 - Giggle, approx 45 x 60in, 2010, James' snuggle quilt, progress 1, 2, Main post Q121 - Hoot, approx 45 x 60in, 2010, Eleanor's snuggle quilt, progress 1, 2, Main post Q120 - Nullarbor Stars, approx 100 x 90in, 2010, gift for sister-in-law's wedding, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q119 - Snow Dance, approx 22in sq, 2010, DQS8, progress 1, 2, Main post Q118 - Iced Chocolate, approx 22in sq, 2010, swap, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q117 - Tiny Fairies, approx 16 x 20in, 2010, gift for niece's birthday, progress 1, Main post Q116 - Feathered Heart, approx 22in sq, 2010, For SALE, progress 1, Main post Q115 - Feathered Flake, approx 22in sq, 2010, sold, progress 1, Main post Q114 - Southern Star, approx 40in sq, 2010, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q113 - Parterre, approx 50in sq, 2010, published, For SALE, progress 1, 2, Main post Q112 - Hidden Star, approx 55 in sq, 2010, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post 2009 Q111 - Hushabye Stars, approx 55 x 65in, 2009, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, 2, Main post Q110 - Footsteps, approx 50 x 60in, 2009, donated as raffle prize, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, Main post Q109 - Apple Falls, approx 19 x 22in, 2009, sold, Pattern, Main post and here Q108 - Nocturnal, approx 22 x 14in, 2009, EBDQS, progress 1, 2, Main post Q107 - Fruit Punch, approx 40in sq, 2009, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, Main post Q106 - Nurture, approx 50in sq, 2009, For SALE, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q105 - Bear in the Woods, approx 23in sq, 2009, sold, Main post Q104 - Autumn, approx 19 x 22in, 2009, sold, Pattern, progress 1, Main post Q103 - Spring, approx 19 x 22in, 2009, sold, published, Pattern, progress 1, Main post Q102 - Winter Harvest, approx 19 x 22in, 2009, sold, Pattern, progress 1, Main post Q101 - Out of Season, approx 19 x 22in, 2009, DQS, Pattern, progress 1, 2, Main post Q100 - Starburst, approx 50in sq, 2009, published, sold, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q99 - Under the Southern Cross, approx 35 x 45in, 2009, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, Q98 - Lilac Soda, approx 40in sq, 2009, gift for friend's baby, published, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post and here Q97 - Tendrils, approx 40in sq, 2009, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, Main post Q96 - Inch by Inch, approx 22in sq, 2009, ALQS3, progress 1, 2, Main post Q95 - Obsession, approx 25in sq, 2009, sold, progress 1, 2, Main post Q94 - Brush & Hush, approx 22 x 30in, 2009, sold, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q93 - Milky Way, approx 35 x 45in, 2009, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, Q92 - Mimicry, approx 22in sq, 2009, gift Q91 - Beachside Blossom, approx 14 x 48in, 2009, gift for Simon's mother, Main post Q90 - Andamooka, approx 15 x 20in, 2009, pay-it-forward gift, Main post Q89 - Breaking Surf, approx 45in sq, 2009, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q88 - Little Star, approx 35 x 42in, 2009, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q87 - Sing a Rainbow, approx 40in sq, 2009, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, Main post Q86 - Table runner, approx 12 x 40in, 2009, pay-it-forward gift, Main post Q85 - Table runner, approx 12 x 40in, 2009, pay-it-forward gift, Main post Q84 - Happiness, approx 45in sq, 2009, gift for friend's baby, Main post Q83 - Mimicking the Cherry Thief, approx 22in sq, 2009, DQS6, progress 1, 2, Main post Q82 - Breakfast on the Beach, approx 36 x 45in, 2009, gift for baby niece, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q81 - Tropical Ice, approx 42in sq, 2009, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q80 - Constellation Consternation, approx 65 x 80in, 2009, donation to bushfire appeal, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q79 - Rory's Rockets, approx 68 x 80in, 2009, commission, published, progress 1, 2, Main post Q78 - Drifting, approx 18 x 21in, 2009, 4SQS5, 2009, progress 1, 2, Main post Q77 - Eleanor's Teddy Quilt, approx 22in sq, 2009, Main post Q76 - Fairy Dancing, approx 66 x 80in, 2009, gift for niece's birthday, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q75 - Aglow, approx 16 x 20in, 2009, blog giveaway, Main post Q74 - Eleanor's Fairies, approx 38 x 50in, 2009, gift for James' friend, Main post Q73 - Sweetness, approx 40in sq, 2009, gift for friend's baby, Main post Q72 - Star of Spring, approx 20in sq, 2009, pay-it-forward gift, Main post Q71 - Celebrate, approx 24in sq, 2009, pay-it-forward gift, Main post Q70 - The Right Direction, approx 26 x 48in, 2009, gift for friend's wedding, progress 1, 2, Main post 2008 Q69 - Joy of Friendship, approx 32 x 42in, 2008, group quilt, progress 1, Main post Q68 - Daydreams, approx 45in sq, 2008, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, 2, Main post Q67 - Our Favourite Star, approx 45 x 55in, 2008, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q66 - Quilt # 2364 / Sue's Quilt, approx 50in sq, 2008, gift for childcare staff, progress 1, 2, Main post Q65 - Swimming in the Sun, approx 16 x 20in, 2008, EBDQS, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q64 - Outback Silhouette, approx 16 x 20in, 2008, ALQS, progress 1, Main post Q63 - Twinkle, Twinkle, approx 32 x 45in, 2008, gift for friend's child, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post and here Q62 - Rainbow Whirl, approx 40in sq, 2008, gift for cousin's baby, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post Q61 - No Pot of Gold, approx 40in sq, 2008, published, sold, progress 1, 2, Main post Q60 - Change of Season, approx 40in sq, 2008, gift for friend's baby, Main post Q59 - An Early Snowfall, approx 40in sq, 2008, gift for friend's baby, progress 1, Main post Q58 - Plant in Full Sun, approx 20in sq, 2008, 4SQS, progress 1, Main post Q57 - Eva's Garden, approx 65 x 80in, 2008, commission, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, Main post Q56 - Winter's Garden, approx 35 x 45in, 2008, group quilt, progress 1, Main post Q55 - Dipped in Chocolate, approx 14 x 48in, 2008, swap, Main post Q54 - The Quilt at Pooh Corner, approx 45 x 30in, 2008, commission, progress 1, Main post Q53 - Symmetry, approx 38in sq, 2008, gift, progress 1, 2, Main post Q52 - Sailing with Dolphins, approx 40in sq, 2008, gift for friend's child, progress 1, Main post Q51 - Evening Indulgence, approx 40in sq, 2008, donated as raffle prize, published, progress 1, Main post Q50 - Wild Wind, approx 40in sq, 2008, gift for friend's baby, Main post Q49 - Reflections of Autumn, approx 40in sq, 2008, gift for relative's baby, Main post Q48 - Red & White & Butterflies All Over, approx 60 x 80in, commission, 2008, progress 1, Main post Q47 - Stars in Her Eyes, approx 68 x 80in, commission, 2008, progress 1, 2, 3, Main post 2007 Q46 - Blueberries & Lime, approx 40in sq, 2007, gift for friend's child, Main post and here Q45 - Butterfly Carnival, approx 40in sq, 2007, gift for friend's child, Main post and here Q44 - Cabins in Queensland, approx 40in sq, 2007, gift for friend's child, Main post and here Q43 - Sun, Sand & Sea, approx 40in sq, 2007, gift for friend's child, Main post and here Q42 - Sunrise to Sunset, approx 303 x 45in, 2007, gift for friend's baby, Main post Q41 - Where Did the Irises Disappear To?, approx 62 x 80in, 2007, in use on Eleanor's bed, progress 1, 2, 3, 4, Main post Q40 - E'nor Rug, approx 35 x 45in, 2007, Eleanor's baby quilt Q39 - Oriental Dragonflies, approx 32 x 46in, 2007, gift for friend's baby, Main post Q38 - Eleanor's Quilt, approx 40in sq, 2007, Eleanor's wallhanging, published, Main post another Q37 - Snow in the Jungle, approx 68 x 78in, 2007, James' bed quilt Q36 - Kaleidoscope, approx 35 x 45in, 2007, currently unblogged, gift for friend's baby Q35 - Kate, approx 35 x 45in, 2007, currently unblogged, gift for cousin's baby Q34 - Angel Stars, approx 32 x 42in, 2007, currently unblogged, gift for friend Q33 - Puzzle, approx 35 x 45in, 2007, currently unblogged, gift for friends' baby Q32 - Seaside, approx 35 x 45in, 2007, gift for baby niece, Main post 2006 Q31 - Donna's Dogs, approx 35 x 45in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for cousin's baby Q30 - Catherine's colours, approx 32 x 42in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for friend's baby Q29 - Ruby, approx 32 x 42in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for friend's daughter Q28 - Pandas, approx 56 x 16in, 2006, currently unblogged, hangs in our hallway Q27 - Roseflakes, approx 30 x 45in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for friend's baby Q26 - Wombats for Amy, approx 42 x 36in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for friend Q25 - Rainbow, approx 32 x 45in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for cousin's baby Q24 - Blue & Yellow, approx 100 x 90in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for friend's wedding Q23 - Max, approx 42 x 35in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for friend Q22 - Minna, approx 32 x 45in, 2006, currently unblogged, gift for friend's baby 2005 Q21 - Windows, approx 45 x 35in, 2005, James' baby quilt Q20 - Frogs, approx 30 x 45in, 2005, currently unblogged, James' wallhanging Q19 - Beach, approx 100 x 90in, 2005, gift for brother-in-law's wedding Q18 - Infinity, approx 32 x 42in, 2005, currently unblogged, gift Q17 - Elephants, approx 100 x 90in, 2005, currently unblogged, gift for my sister's wedding Q16 - Diamond, approx 30 x 50in, 2005, currently unblogged, gift for grandparents' diamond wedding 2004 Q15 - Dragonflies, approx 30 x 45in, 2004, currently unblogged, girft for friend's baby 2003 Q14 - Canadian Inspiration, approx 100 x 90in, c2003, made for my parents, published, Main post Q13 - Snowy Mountains, approx 50 x 65in, c 2003, currently unblogged, design from AP&Q Q12 -Elliot's Paws, approx 32 x 42in, c2003, currently unblogged, gift for friend's baby, handquilted 2002 Q11 - Quilts for Comfort, c2002, currently unblogged Q10 - Family quilt, approx 48 x 62in, c2002, currently unblogged Q9 - Starburst, approx 30 x 45in, c2002, currently unblogged, commission Q8 - Birds 3, approx 35 x 45in, c2002, currently unblogged, commission Q6 & 7 - Twin birds 1 & 2, approx 32 x 42in, c2002, currently unblogged, gifts for friend's twin babies 1999 Q5 - Pansies, approx 45in sq, 1999, currently unblogged, hangs in our bedroom Q4 - Metallic, approx 32 x 42in, 1999, currently unblogged, 1998 Q3 - Treasure Chest & cushions, c1998, Made for my parents, Main post Q2 - Quillow, c1998, currently unblogged, gift for Simon's mother Q1c - Hand-pieced quilt, king size, 1998, Made for us, still in use. 1993 Q1b - Around the World, Single bed, 1993, Made for me, worn out and thrown out in about 2012, progress 1, main post, Q1a - Around the World, Single bed, 1993, Made for my sister, still in use (as above but blue and green) **********************************************************************************

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