I can not help it - I just have to do the easy units :-)
It is nice to get the count up!
I do have a competitive gene, and I am absolutely happy to compete with myself.
After this week I will have to concentrate on other projects too, so then I will aim at sticking to one block a week - I think ;-)
Hanne
This is still fun :-)
Maybe I can finish more units this weeks, in between other tasks in the sewing corner and elsewhere ?
Hanne
A wonderful weekend has come to its end, and we really did make a small dent in the butterfly blocks.
May Britt finished many units on block # 5, and I am jumping around with both appliqué and stitchery.
One small unit down,
and another one soon to be done :-)
Working as a team is great fun!
Thanks May Britt for fluttering along with me :-)
Hanne
Since my remark in a previous post several have asked about Butterfly Garden.
Pulling my hair in despair !!
Here is how far I have got,
and here are May Britt's blocks
What made this project come to a halt ?
We both subscribed to this BOM from an internet shop overseas, after seeing the project at Leanne Beasley's workshop in Norway, when the project was hot off the press.
We pushed the Buy button, and waited VERY eagerly by the mail box for our goodies to arrive.
It started so well, with blocks on time every month, and we were happy and excited, until the packages stopped to arrive on time, and it went down hill from there.
The happy quilters did not receive their blocks like they were used to, less than half way through the project, and with a quilter's attention span, we lost interest in blocks we did not know when to expect and so forth.
The project was set for failure!
We have tried to refuel the interest in this lovely quilt many times, but to no success…..
Well, well - we are trying again, optimists as we are, as we both want the quilt done :-))
The two happy quilters made a deal and took a hand shake on making 1 unit a week, until the quilt is done, with an agreement we both want this quilt done and ready for use before next summer!
To much time and to much money have gone in to the project to just let it sit in a box forever :-)
Anyone wanting to join us ?
The more the merrier :-)
Hanne
I can not resist sampler quilts, especially if they are based on blocks and designs from the Civil War era :-)
This is Rosemary Young's lovely book. I have had an urge to do it for a long time, and I have thumbed the book a gazillion times since I bought it from Rosemary 2 years back.
As you can see I also have a project file for EQ6 on a CD.
Makes it very easy to print the blocks.
If you want to contact Rosemary for info about her books and CDs, you can email her: ryquilter1 at msn.com.
Your local quilt shop may carry the books too.
The later editions of this book has a different cover, with a red heart on it, instead of the two soldiers.
The book is a treat in many ways - beautiful blocks and letters from the Civil War era.
1st block made :-)
It is named Enthusiasm - a good start to a lovely quilt.
The letter is from USA's 19th president, Rutherford B. Hayes, to his wife, dated July 27, 1861, when he was fighting in the Civil War.
The work title for my quilt is Civil War Love Letter Quilt goes to Japan.
The quilt has 121 blocks.
Hanne
I have been wanting this BOM from Northern Quilts for a long time, and now I have given in to the temptation :-)
Nordic style, Norwegian text and all included - embroidery thread, fabrics, stabilizer and all.
Shhhh - do not remind me about Butterfly Garden, please ;-)
Hanne
DD2 also wanted one of the cute laundry bags from Ann's class.
We made a small change to the design so it can be buttoned around a closet hanging rod easily :-)
Hanne
I can not help it - I have to stitch or piece a little every day, even when I am sick.
As long as I was out of bed I did some stitchery every day through the pneumonia, and now all the stitcheries for the Christmas Elves quilt are done :-)
2 Tilda stitcheries are done too, as well as 2 other stitcheries, 
and I have an old Bronwyn Hayes design in progress as we speak.
PS. I never count finished stitcheries as Ufos - they are my small snacks, just for fun :-)
Hanne
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Every year my quilt guild has a day trip for the members. It is not an old tradition, but a good one, nevertheless :-)
This year we travelled over the border to Sweden and Lapp-Elisa's newly moved shop.
The old school in her village is now her home and her shop.
Temptations galore :-)
Nicely packed in see through bags and rolled in tempting rolls.
A lot of patterns to choose from too ! 
Standing in line to pay in a quilt shop is so much better than standing in line in the grocery shop ;-) 
Elisabeth, the shop owner, who is Norwegian by the way, gave a speech on how she started quilting, how she moved to Sweden ( love off course), and how she started the shop and how it has grown to be the great shop it is today.
She also takes international orders, just so you know :-)
Elisabeth had a lot of inspiration to share while we enjoyed a Swedish smorgasbord :-)
What did I buy? 
Lovely, lovely, lovely :-)
Hanne
Wednesday last week, my friend Bente and I joined forces in finishing more care quilts for children with long term diseases.
A friend of mine, Iren, is a wiz in making lovely quilt tops, and I have taken upon myself to make sure these lovely tops will warm children in need.
This last one was a kit made by a lady in Bente's quilt guild.
She who took it home to frame the printed squares returned it the month after because she did not have time to do the work.
It took me about 2-3 hours to finish the top and piece a backing.
We found backings, pinned, quilted and had coffees :-)
When we met on Tuesday, 6 days later, the status was as follows:
Done!
Done!
Done!
Done!
and Done!
5 down, 1 to go :-)
Bente carrying care quilts and more backings.
Never a dull moment for happy care quilt sewing ladies :-)
Sewing care quilts are very rewarding - try it and enjoy!
I will add 2 of the finishes to my OPAM list - the panel quilt and the happy colours square quilt.
Hanne
It sure took a long time to be done with the pneumonia, but now, now I am back in business again, finally :-)
The first weekend in June I had the pleasure to teach in Kragerø,
As usual I got the very best students :-)
They were very good at making kaleidoscope.
Tove in deep concentration :-)
Inspired? Me too !!
Thanks Tove, for bringing your lovely double sided quilt for Show and Tell :-)
André taught purses.
Brita taught meshwork.
Ellen taught fabric dyeing.
Just like last year, it was a treat to be teaching in Kragerø, at Broderibua.
Anne Berit served the very best food and a good time were had by all :-)
The view is lovely, as was the weather. 
We ate and had a great social time in the party tent.
Keep an eye on Anne Berit's website for next year's classes!
Hanne
