A break from the + and x transmission....

I thought you may like a little diversion from all the plussing and x-ing going on around here....

Just when I didn't really need another project, another one came along...I am joining in with Meredith of Pomegranate and Chintz's Medallion Quilt-Along

Seems super easy - just pick your own centre piece..

Check!

and pick your own fabrics to go around the outsides.....

Check!

and all will be revealed little by little - we are encouraged to do our own thing (which is kinda super cos I don't need too much more brain drainage at the moment, which means I will probably choose fairly super easy blocks each month!)

and then we all get together to show and tell our super duper quilts!

Anyone notice Which fabrics I am choosing?

My much coveted, very rare, precious little babies of Full Moon Forest by Tula Pink

It is Their time to Shine!!!

Okay...this is becoming a problem..

The Story so far..., a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

Kylie's lyrics are running through my head...

I just can’t get you out of my head
Boy your lovin’ is all I think about
I just can’t get you out of my head
Boy it’s more than I dare to think about

I went to bed thinking of these blocks and what this quilt will evolve into...bordering? backing? what about a huge + and x block making up the back?

Is this what it feels like to need the next hit?

Hit me baby one more time! sorry - my brain is suddenly channeling pop princess music with really bad lyrics....

How big will this monster get...only time will tell (insert big grin!)

I just had to show you some more...

The Story so far..., a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

The Story so far...again

The Story so far..., a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

The Story so far...

The Story so far..., a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

+ and x block

+ and x block, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

+ and x block..yeah baby!

+ and x block, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

+ and x block...you knew it didn't you!

+ and x block, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

Okay...just one more

+ and x block, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

+ and x block

+ and x block, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

+ and x block

+ and x block, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

+ and x block

+ and x block, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

+ and x block

+ and x block, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

and one more...

+ and x block, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

+ and x block

+ and x block, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

+ and x block

+ and x block, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

This one is just a little messy..look away!

Sorry for the bombardment...okay last one for today!

+ and x block, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

Love me some little docs

Spoonflower is having their Free Swatch Day now (with a nice little opportunity to donate to Heifer International - lookee see what I have ordered - I know  a little girl who (hopefully) will go gaga over it.....

Designed by Greencouchstudio

want to see more Dr Who.......gotta get me some of those "Exterminate"(tors)....

More + and x blocks

More + and x blocks, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

Loooving this one

(I have copied this next bit from a post in Flickr, but I thought I might ask you guys out there the questions too - and maybe just maybe you might try it too?)


How Much I Am Enjoying These Blocks!! capitalised for emphases

I cannot think of a block that I have enjoyed making so much - what is it?
Is it the rummaging through my huge scrap bag?

Is it the initial indecision then a lightbulb goes on and it's a Yes to a combination that I would never have put together before?

Is the so so easy cutting, sewing and voila!

Is the serious lack of pinning that I don't have to do, cos it just comes together like magic?

Is it the staring at the design wall of the finished blocks and working out which one I like the best?

Do I like the + to stand out or do I like the x to stand out, or maybe the little 4 squares to push their way into my sight?

Why do you like yours? 

More + and x blocks

More + and x blocks, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

Looove this one

More + and x blocks

More + and x blocks, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

More + and x blocks

More + and x blocks, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

Not the best one I have made....

More + and x blocks

More + and x blocks, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

More + and x blocks

More + and x blocks, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

More + and x blocks

More + and x blocks, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

Liberty Postage Stamps

Liberty Postage Stamps, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

I've been wanting to do this for so so long - had these little babies tucked away, just waiting for the right fabric to pair them with - and I found it! Making a colourwash effect, which I have always liked!

I dilly dallied with releasing this information, cos I think I'm on to a winner here, but this is a sharing caring blog and I will reveal:

Pure Elements Linen White by Pat Bravo is the silkiest, softest, most delightful creamy vanilla icecream of a fabric and a very very close match to the wonderful feel of Liberty.

Good Luck with hunting it down - rare as hens teeth (maybe now that I have a bit of a stash of it heheheh)

Check Moona Fabrics first!

+ and x blocks

+ and x blocks, a photo by Whippet Good on Flickr.

Its growing!!!

More Wintery Sunshine

Firstly some + and x blocks:
Dang - that roses piece is around the wrong way!  I really love making these....

This could be my favourite so far..

I made this one when I had 'piecing withdrawal' after some intense machine appliquing while at.....

A little cottage in the country:

Maybe a flower...

Brenda...

Bonnie...

Jan....what the?

Some very pretty things...

A little lace...

Views of a foggy morning turning into the most beautiful blue sky....

A bejewelled masterpiece....

Some pretty sunspots....

A rather messy room....

 My cushion so far...

Some expert swirling...

by an expert swirler...

Blue skies up above....a lovely couple of days just sewing, sewing, sewing!!  I was quite exhausted but very thankful for all the things I learnt and the lovely people I got to spend time with.