Wednesday 22 August 2012

Napkins, Blocks and Charm Swap Received


There isn't much going on here lately.   In between clearing and cleaning the house for the Raya  holiday season, visits to my in-laws and relatives, I haven't sewn much.   Here's what I did get done in the 3 days I did sew prior to the outstation trip to my hubby's late grandmother's hometown for the holidays.


I've made Gingham Napkins from Handstitched Class :


It was my first time sewing with ric racs and definitely won't be my last!    Had so much fun sewing these together.   I've hand quilted using pearl cotton thread to match the ric racs used for the individual napkins.   A lovely set of napkins for picnics, wouldn't you agree?


And I've also made some blocks from the How Far Will You Go? QAL :

Week 3 - Pieced Star







Week 4 - St. Louis Star



This block was done using the foundation paper piecing method.  It was my first attempt at foundation paper piecing and it was abit tricky piecing the fabrics at the beginning for me but fun nonetheless.   The middle part of the block isn't flat though ( even after numerous unpicking ) only because there are 16 seams all bunched up together!   Oh well...




I've received my package last week from the  I Love Kona Charm Swap  that Alyssa @ Pile O' Fabric hosted.  This was my first swap, there were 28 swappers and 112 charms in each bundle.  I'm not quite sure what I'm going to do with the charm squares yet.   For now, I've been enjoying flipping through them.  Alyssa has planned for a second charm swap soon and I'm planning to join in that one too.   Hopefully by then I would know what to make with all the charm squares received.


Since Raya is a whole month affair, there'll be lots of gatherings over at relatives and friends, thus I know I'll be neglecting my sewing machine for awhile - so I'm hoping I do get some sewing time or make some more tessellation blocks in between these gatherings.


Linking up with Jen's Building Blocks Tuesday over at Quilter in the Closet :





Hope you have a lovely week ahead!

18 comments:

  1. The napkins look really cute with the ric rac edge!
    The centre of that block is tricky...hopefully the next few blocks will be easier!

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  2. Happy Happy Hari Raya Puasa! I hope you had a lovely holiday with all your family.
    Your napkins are lovely, nearly too lovely to use ;). Maybe just for water and dry bread!! And your QAL blocks are coming along nicely. I have still not started, but at least I've chosen the fabrics now (that's a start, isn't it?)

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  3. Your napkins are fantastic! I love ric rac!
    :)

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  4. I love your napkins it is so fun to use ric rac. And your stars are fabulous.
    I hope you have a good time on your festivities

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  5. I'm lovin the ric-rac. I have never used that before

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  6. Oh, those napkins look lovely. I don't know how people get fabric to lay flat where so many seams meet either... If someone lets you in on some sort of secret, please share!

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  7. Love those napkins! The qal blocks look great too. Hope you enjoy all the celebrations :)

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  8. Gingham always looks fresh and I really like your napkins and our blocks are pretty awesome with all the points. Well done. Hope you enjoy your holiday

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  9. I love your napkins , it's almost a pity to use them. When I'm sewing my stars together I sew each time two pieces from the point to the end but when I sew those pieces together I sew from the end to the point. It works with me but I have not so many points in the middle.
    Greetings Roos

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  10. I can't wait to make the napkins- too many projects going on right now. Yours look great!

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  11. love the napkins! the ric rac adds such a sweet touch :) the How Far Will You Go blocks are looking fabulous too :)

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  12. Love the napkins and the blocks! You're still getting a good amount of sewing done although you're so busy. Enjoy your month of family gatherings! Bring your sewing!!

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  13. Beautiful star blocks and great looking napkins Farah! Happy Holidays to you!

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  14. Selamat Hari Raya FarahLin!
    PS. Nice blocks :-)

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  15. Those star blocks look fabulous.

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  16. Love your napkins Farah! And your stars a beautiful! Sounds like you have a busy month ahead :) Wishing Peace and Happy Holidays!

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  17. The napkins look great ,I love the colours they will brighten up any table setting.Helen

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