This is a very special first of November for those of us in Australia as it is also the first Tuesday of the month when the Melbourne Cup is run. My husband and I actually went to the Cup five years ago when we went on a week-long cruise from Sydney to Melbourne. We had a great position just across from the finish line - here is a pic of us all dressed up for the "big day":
Onto the sewing..... I didn't do a great deal as October was quite busy but I did manage to get the second DS "plus" quilt done for the swap - which has now been received! I also did a mini quilt for a "Fuddy Duddy challenge" in colours of brown, green and burgundy, and a kindle case for my brother - which I gave to him on the weekend. Ed said it was just what he needed as he has noticed scratches on his kindle already as it just gets thrown into his bag........And I also made another Giant Starflower which was backed in flannel and I did a lot more quilting on it this time too. I really love this pattern - simple yet stunning:)
Linking to Fresh Sewing Day for November at Lilys Quilts:
Kirsten.
ooooh your mosaic is just wonderful
ReplyDeleteLovely stuff - had a laugh at a challenge that is called fuddy duddy!
ReplyDeleteGreat makes and loving that photo of you at the races.
ReplyDeleteFab mosaic. I love all those bright colours you've used :)
ReplyDeleteI love the Giant Star Flower quilt! I am going to check out that tute now - thanks for the link!
ReplyDeleteOh I used to go to the races a lot but haven`t been for about 12 years! Love the thundering of the hooves and the excitement. Gorgeous makes and you know I love your starflower quilt!
ReplyDeleteLove all your makes this month and the quilting on the giant star flower is wonderful!
ReplyDeleteI love your smart hat - very stylish! And it seems to me that you have done quite a lot this month!
ReplyDeletePomona x
Very pretty. Have you got a bet on today then? :o)
ReplyDeletelove the mosaic, great shots of some bright and cheerful work!
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