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Finish A Long 2016 – Quarter 3

Eeek this last few months have been mental to say the list. Sadly not much of my last quarter goals actually made it into finished projects so here we go again……….

1. Oliver’s Dragons and Knights quilt- it’s mainly a panel someone kick me into gear!! I think it’s because it is a panel I’m dragging my heels as how to quilt it??

2. Starry Irish Chain Quilt- this was meant to be a birthday present TWO years ago

3. Milk Flour and Sugar baby quilt

4. Vintage Hexies Quilt- piece the top

I’m sticking with that for now I mean surely one must be done soon! Although it is my nephew’s birthday in August so one should hope.

What are you all working on? Linking up with……

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by quirkyhannah on July 15, 2016 • Permalink

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1930s Farmer’s Wife QAL: Mrs Smith (Block 72)

(Or the block that almost did not make it…)

Hi! I’m back again in Kerry’s 1930s Farmer’s Wife QAL and ready to show you Block 72: Mrs Smith! When I first chose this block I was drawn to the star it was only when I went to piece it awhile back I realised how many pieces was within the construction ouch! That being said I don’t think it’s looking too bad……

When I dug it out this weekend for photos in the sun (hello downpour of rain!) I didn’t like it in comparison with my other blocks and almost redid it… but the fabrics are just too cute.

Sorry no photos on it’s own as with my purple mat it really washed the block out! This block is machined pieced still I’ve not been brave enough to try either handpiecing or EPP on one of these! It’s a bit different from my other blocks but hoping with the mix of 30s solids and style fabrics it’ll work in the end

I always love reading the letters that go with the block and Mrs Smith is no exception, it evokes a sense of comfort, happiness and friendship.

If you are on Instagram please stop by I can be found @quirkyhannah and you can see many more gorgeous blocks in the hashtags #fw1930sqal

Hoping to catch up some more soon and lay them out properly! How is everyone else doing?

Hannah.x

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by quirkyhannah on May 23, 2016 • Permalink

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Posted by quirkyhannah on May 23, 2016

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Something for me!

Yup I’ve actually sewn something for me and isn’t it lovely? If you saw my post yesterday this is it…. To match the Kindle I got for my birthday last week decided to make it’s very own case. It didn’t even take a couple of hours with drafted the pattern, cutting and sewing.

It fits rather well and next time on something so small I probably won’t use Bosal Foam….

I even added my initial so everyone knows it’s mine! And the best bit… most of the fabric came from my scrap box! So linking up with Scraptastic Tuesday…

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by quirkyhannah on May 16, 2016 • Permalink

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Finish A Long- 2016- Quarter Two!

Oh yup it’s that time again to link up. Looking at my list last quarter I actually did better than I thought even if I didn’t show many of them.. Out of my main list of 7 I actually finished 5!! Practically a new record for me!

And for the first time in what feels like ever I’m completely swap/bee free just waiting for my Supernatural swap to arrive and a round robin that seems “lost” in the post. Seriously three months to cross the atlantic 😦 With that in mind there’s going to be a lot more “me” sewing and gifts yay!

So… what’s on the list this time?

1. Quilt for Oliver- lovely the theme! Just trying to decide on what solid to co-ordinate on the border with…

2-3. Beach quilt I pieced in summer 2012 and the christmas tablecloth I started in December

4. Milk, Flour and Sugar baby quilt

5. Starry Irish Chain Quilt

6. An item of clothing for me!

7. This Noah Ark embroidery for a canvas

8. Also some stitchy pies and other odds and ends for gifts.

What are you working on/linking up?

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by quirkyhannah on April 16, 2016 • Permalink

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Posted by quirkyhannah on April 16, 2016

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Thimble Blossoms Mini Swap

Phew that’s another swap ticked off my list! Slowly but surely as my swap commitments are going down my sewjo is coming back 🙂 I have one main swap left and a couple of bee blocks and looking forward to non swap crafting properly soon!

In the meantime this is my mini in the Instagram Thimbleblossoms Swap. I had intended to do Piccadilly Circus but it seemed everyone was doing that! In the end I chose Vintage Tulips. Hopefully it will be liked…

As an extra I chose a project from the 50 Fat Quarter Makes book- this lil basket- it’s the second smallest in the pattern but you can see how roomy it is! And it did not take long to come together at all. I’ve also spoiled my partner by including the lil fox hoop and some fabric.

Now onto a cross stich project! (surprise surprise!) Annnd it’s another thing ticked off my FAL 2016 list 🙂

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by quirkyhannah on February 16, 2016 • Permalink

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Posted by quirkyhannah on February 16, 2016

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Le Challenge – Round

It’s been awhile since I participated in Le Challenge and I kept meaning to try and finish something for each month :O Never happened though but this month’s theme is round and I have a few finishes this month that fits that!

I stitched this little guy up last night- isn’t he soooooooooo cute? Those who have been around awhile know I absolutely love anything woodland related 😀 And the words… well that’s me or was especially on Friday afternoon at work! Struggling with a very bad cold/head thing and expected to pull rabbits out of the hat and such like…..

The pattern is by the lovely Jenny of NerdyMcSticherson who has a lovely Etsy shop full of patterns.

Now obviously it’s in a round hoop… for reference of size the hoop is 4″. I’m really wanting to make a bigger one with a floral border as pastelly flowers go with everything right??

Linking up to this month’s Le Challenge– feel free to go check out everyone’s interpretation of the theme.

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by quirkyhannah on February 14, 2016 • Permalink

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Posted by quirkyhannah on February 14, 2016

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Cross Stitching!

So… awhile back you might have noticed I started dabbling in another craft… cross stitching!

Once I’ve got the basics it’s snowballed and here are some of what I’ve been working on…………

One thing I’m really proud of is the Frosted Pumpkin Tea Time pattern! It’s still here waiting to be posted off as a present… oh dear!

Isn’t it amazing? Although next time I won’t choose as white an aida!

I’m also doing some stich-a-longs…. this one is the #cloudsfactoryharrypotter hosted by NerdyMcStitcherson over on IG. I’m also planning to do the 2015 and 2016 Frosted Pumpkin ones too 🙂 Just waiting on the pattern and kit for Let’s Go On An Adventure.

Tonight it’s Gotham so guess best crack on and do some more work! Got a deadline of just under a week to finish another cross stitch…. seems I do like a bit of pressure!

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by quirkyhannah on January 24, 2016 • Permalink

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Goals- next 3 months (aka the Finishalong post)

So.. it’s safe to say that it’s a bit of an understatement I was appalling bad at finishing things last year or even sticking to my list!

The following is what I’m hoping to attain over the next 3 months crossing all sorts of crafts 🙂

Starting off with swap commitments…

Thimbleblossoms Mini Quilt Swap- I’m making this beauty 🙂
Supernatural Craft Swap- a pocket pouch with devils trap embroidery, a Castiel and Dean cross stitch and something that’s a bit of a surprise!
Damnbigheroes (a Firefly swap)Since the above photo, a quote has been added just need some more finishing touches then it’s on to a word embroidery (wait and see) and something with special firefly fabric 🙂
Yup still this quilt for my niece who turns two in April….. just gotta add a border, baste, quilt and bind.
Care Bear for my neice
Gnome Cross Stitch for a birthday early Feb
Milk, Flour and Sugar baby quiltI do have a lot more on my list too, like the Farmers Wife 1930s QAL, Geeky Stitching Club, the Clouds Factory Harry Potter Sampler QAL, the Frosted Pumpkin 2015, AND 2016 stitcheries etc etc. Guess I better get a move on!

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by quirkyhannah on January 16, 2016 • Permalink

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Reflections and Moving Forward….

So… to all of you still here and reading my little blog- Happy New Year!

2015 has been a bit of a rollercoaster and I’ve not been as creative as I would like but instead of resolutions I’ve chosen a word to keep in mind for 2016.

I think this can be applied to almost any aspect of my life… I have a lot of clutter both physically and emotionally and it’s time for a good ole clear out 🙂

Like making better use of my time and actually using my planner properly… I’m a bit of a stationary geek and tend collect notebooks….

Or not starting new projects until some WIPs are done. Yes we’ve all been/are there. I have so many ideas of stuff I want to do but got to actually finish things and use what’s in my stash.

I’ve finally updated my 2015 Book list a massive 58 books last year! Going to make sure this year’s is regularly updated… and if any of you are on Goodreads stop by and wave to me here 🙂

I’ve got lots of new plans too including turning this blog into something more regularly updated as a “Creative Lifestyle Blog” and adding something new to my shop! Some sneaky peeks of what’s to come…

mixer

There’s still a few bits left in my Etsy shop if you want a bargain!

Eeek… surely not a plug…

Yup! Sorry folks but figure mention it here too! Finally taking the decision to close down and clear out my jewellery for sale side as I’ve not been doing much of that lately!

https://www.etsy.com/shop/squintessential

With the code FLASH25 everything is 25% off and don’t worry my little shop is not disappearing… but it may come back with a new look pretty soon 🙂

And…. a few bits not listed on Etsy have popped up on the facebook page (https://www.facebook.com/Squintessential/) at a special price 🙂

Normal sewing/quilty related posts back soon!

Hannah.x

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All posts in category Uncategorized

Finish A Long 2016 – Quarter 3

1930s Farmer’s Wife QAL: Mrs Smith (Block 72)

Something for me!

Finish A Long- 2016- Quarter Two!

Thimble Blossoms Mini Swap

Le Challenge – Round

Cross Stitching!

Goals- next 3 months (aka the Finishalong post)

Reflections and Moving Forward….

Eeek… surely not a plug…

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