Saturday 28 July 2012

BQS - Part 2 & holidays

I am definitely not a last minute person, so I have been beavering away at my Brit Quilt Swap item. I don't want to have to rush this one as it is being made for someone else. I have spied out my partner's likes and dislikes and came up with the idea of 'Bubbles'. I think that my partner has a few circular patterns in her inspiration board and I have just learnt how to do portholes at the FQ retreat. This has inspired me to come up with this mini quilt. My partner likes bright, modern colours, so I hope that she will like 'Bubbles'.

So without further ado here is the photo shoot!

Bubbles mini quilt
Bubbles mini quilt
I then thought that I would try my hand at printing a quilt label.

So finally this is how the reverse side of the quilt looks.

I hope that my partner likes it. I have really enjoyed the making process as I have tried out methods that I have never done before. I am not naturally 'arty' so my comfort zone has been pushed in this swap.
The details
Bubbles
Size: 19 1/2 x 17 1/2 approx
Construction: Linen background with appliqué porthole and circles.


My frantic holiday season starts this weekend. We The men are camping for a week at Newark Showground as they are all on team at New Wine. I am allergic to loathe camping so I will be B&Bing at home and travelling to and from Newark every day. I am also going to have a housemate, as one of my elder son's friends who is also allergic not fond of  camping, is coming for B&B too.  I may be a wimp but I have done the 'camping thing' and for me, it is endurance. This way I am a happy bunny all week! We are then home for 24hrs before we (minus elder son) head north to Cumbria for a week and a much needed holiday. I am staying a second week in order to transport sons around the countryside/train stations and more importantly see my parents,family and hopefully some bloggy friends too. The upshot is that I will not be in regular blogging contact but hopefully I will be able to read what you are doing!

I hope that the sun is still shining where you are. 
Di xo

13 comments:

  1. I really love your mini quilt, it looks fantastic! Have fun 'camping' - sounds like the perfect plan :o)

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  2. Wow - that mini quilt is just fabulous. I love al those different coloured bubbles, glad you enjoyed making it, someone will really really enjoy receiving it. We are camping this weekend, so will think of you B and B-ing! x

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  3. I love your mini, I am trying to figure out how you made it. It is just wonderful. Have a great time on holiday!

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  4. Pretty rainbow bubbles. This is fabulous Di! Well done, I don't know what you were worried about - your partner will be mad not to love it!

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  5. It's gorgeous! Well,done! I'll start mine when I get home and give myself a bit longer than my most recent quilt!

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  6. Your mini quilt is fab. You should be really proud of yourself. Have a great holiday too!

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  7. Yay, it has turned out beautifully-it looks amazing! Enjoy your week of non-camping!

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  8. THe quilt looks great Di. Wow where did you get your stamps?

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  9. Absolutely LOVE your mini and am hoping its for me :)

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  10. oh that is beautiful and I love your printed label!!! clever cookie!! enjoy your trip away xxxx

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  11. This is beautifully done Di. Enjoy your hols :)

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  12. Fabulous mini quilt Di! Job well done! Have a fabulous holiday! I hope you get some time to R&R. Jxo

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