Whats on my design wall

JudyL at Patchwork Times has started a thread about "whats on the design wall".
Well mine is a flannel sheet really up close and personal.
My tiny sewing room which was once the breakfast nook only has one wall large enough for a design wall.
Opposite is a large window which lets in lovely light.
I have had on the wall for the past few months a UFO or PhD(Project Half done).
Wall hanging started with a centre pp block ( Carol Doak) and 8 applique butterflies.
Have since added a chain of daisies on the border and sashings.
I am now in the process of machine appliqueing them on.
Photos to follow
Happy sewing
Susan

Mothers Day

To all Moms out there,

hope it was a wonderful day.
My three daughters were all home for lunch.
Was super.

On a quilting note:
The heirloom quilt is quilted:
Just needs to be bound.
Hooray!!

Diamonds are a girls best friend

Cathryn's Matric dance theme:
Diamonds are a Girls Best Friend!
Table settings were wonderful.
Large floral arrangement with red roses and silver swirly vines.
Cathryn looked like a princess in her dress.Cathryn is on the extreme left with her friends.

Well its back to the machine for me to prepare for
Market Day on Friday
Happy sewing
Susan

Matric Dance Has Arrived

Sorry still no photos.

Cathryn and Partner Zack are at the Dance.

wonderful venue just out of town

Hope they have a wonderful time

Sewing up a storm

For the past few days I have been sewing my youngest daughter's
Matric dance dress.
While I have enjoyed doing this I will hopefully not be sewing
any wedding dresses in the near future!
Ask for a quilt any day,Please.
Tomorrow is the big day:
Hair, nails and make-up.
Even Mom has to get into the swing of things and I
have just finished a new black evening skirt for myself.
Next entry will have photos.
Until later,
Happy sewing and quilting
Susan

Progress on Heirloom quilt

The quilt top is almost done.
I just need to add the borders and then
I am ready to sandwich and quilt.
This will not be done on the Hinter berg as I will need to SID
and I have not yet mastered that in the frame.

I am off to Cape Town for a few days.
Eldest daughter is doing Half Marathon on Saturday.
I hope to meet with an agent for quilting threads for the Hinter berg.
Also am meeting friends from home for dinner.
I hope to but fabric for my stash as well.
Until later,
Happy quilting,
Susan

Busy,Busy,Busy

It amazing how life goes.
Afew weeks ago I thought life was standing still.
Then I was commissioned to do 2 quilts.
One an heirloom quilt. Lots of lace and ribbon and
the second an applique butterfly quilt.
Wow!!
Am I ever grateful.
This came at the right time.
I am no longer working for H, just 2 hours a week.
A new oppurtunity has also come up.
Rental collection for a commercial bulding plus a small set of books.
Just what I need at this this time.
Will let you know more as I progress.
My youngest daughter also has her Senior Ball at the end of April.
The fabric has been bought and will be made during the Easter break.