Wednesday, January 12, 2011

Hocus Pocus

 what devastation across the ditch at the moment huh, first the fires in Western Australia, and now the horrid floods in Queensland. Rowing Man and I have just watched u-tube footage of cars being picked up and swept away as 'tho they were matchbox toys - what is Mother Nature up to??? Our thoughts and prayers are with all those in the flood stricken areas

 this is a quilt that I have finished for a very dear friend who sadly is no longer with us, Kate was making this quilt for her grandson, and I had the privilege of finishing it for her, and her family.
 this quilt started one Thursday at quilt group, when we all took along our scraps, tipped them into the middle of the floor, and we all started making our own string blocks from the potpourri of fabrics on the floor (my blocks are sitting in my studio waiting to be pieced together..... WISP)

 so I see some of my fabrics in here from previous quilts - isn't it great when that happens,

 doesn't it look great!! Iam sure Kate would be so happy with it, and I am sure her grandson will treasure it dearly

 not bad for a scrap quilt!!

I am still waiting to get here 'tho, I have  great book that I am reading very slowly,
and this photo (below) is for you Chooky, just to remind you what you need to come visit...

 have a fabulous day people!


8 comments:

Cardygirl said...

Gorgeous quilt...wonderful to be able to finish it for her. Love the view...I think everyone needs to visit there!

By Hoki Quilts said...

What a wonderful thing to be able to do for a dear friend, such a lasting and final act. Must have been hard for you Shiree.
As for Chooky, when she's finished with that side of the Alps ahe can come over here for the other side LOL.
hugs

Chookyblue...... said...

i'll be there as soon as I win lotto.......I just love the view.......

nice quilt too.....

Sheila said...

Beautiful quilt , one of the nicest scrap quilts I have seen ,your friend would be so pleased you finished it for her and her grandson will definitely treasure it .

Helen said...

What a fabulous quilt made from scraps. I am sure it will be treasured by your friend's grandson.

Karen en Marc said...

It's a beautiful quilt, he will be so pleased with it. It's a real treasure.

Leeanne said...

Thank you for your kindness over at my blog!It just goes to show you don't need the fancy gear.Some of my best quilting students have the 830 Bernina and they seem to just 'click' with the quilting.
nice scrap quilt.

Terry said...

What a treasure that quilt is! And beautiful too! :0)