I’ve just finished hand quilting the second block of my New Zealand Botanical quilt. I’m doing Big Stitch quilting, and using a Sue Spargo thread, Perle No 8 in a pretty variegated pale green.
This block shows the Chatham Island Forget-me-not, and has large shiny leaves, with clusters of sky blue flowers. The plants are widely grown in nurseries and gardens throughout New Zealand and overseas.
It may well be winter in our part of the world, but I got to sit outside for an hour or so making the most of the wintry sunshine. Block number three is in the hoop, it’s all prepared and I'm ready to start. Perhaps a cup of coffee might be a good idea too.
Ready to start the next block
Our young Birman cat Gemma came outside with me to enjoy the fresh air. She always likes being close by.
Who's a pretty girl then?
I’m making the most of an afternoon outdoors as the weather for the next few days will be getting worse, with quite a drop in the temperature, we have been warned. It is winter, after all.
12 comments:
Oooh what a pretty block..this quilt will be so special.
Gemma is a lovely girl...hugs,Julierose ;))))
Lovely slow stitching Jenny.
Lovely photo of Gemma..
Nice blue blocks for RCS and soup is always delicious on cold days....
You spend a lovely evening with the interesting speaker....
What a beautiful photo of your quilt in the hoop washed in sunshine!
Enjoy your slow stitching and thanks for linking up!
Gemma is beautiful! Your quilt is lovely and so nice you get to enjoy some winter sunshine before the chilly weather moves in.
fun to see you are now quilting on the pretty embroidery quilt it will be nice to see your progress on it
Love the botanical quilting, I like the idea of the big stitch quilting. Lovely for you to be able to sit out in what is your almost winter, it's summer here in the UK and it's more like winter! We did 8 double locks on the canal today with rain coming down like stair rods! Make the most of the sun while you can.
Judith nb Serena
Wow. A hand embroidered, hand quilted quilt...such a beautiful treasure....it's stunning. Thank you so much for sharing!
I think you need another name for your present season...as you know it is so not like what we call winter!
But so happy for you getting to stitch in fresh air, Jenny.
Love reading about these special flowers. Interesting and before I forget, your new header is gorgeous!
Wonderful to have some sunshine. I was cutting and trimming blocks, and every so often the sun shone through the front window and made it so much easier. Snow to 400m in the south today. Gemma is so pretty, and looks like she enjoys being in all the action, inside or out.
How lovely that you've been able to sit outdoors and stitch. Love the photo of Gemma: she's a sweetheart.
It’s good that you and Gemma were able to make the most of the sunny afternoon. Keep warm over the next few days. Quilting by the heater sounds the go.
Such a lovely quilt Jenny....hope you aren't toooo chilly now!
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