Round up of July sewing

I am linking up with Lily's Quilts for Fresh Sewing Day. This is the first month that I am not eligible to enter the Small Blog Meet. I find it astounding that there are people out there who follow my blog. Thank you for popping in and leaving comments. I really do appreciate them and it makes my day to get feedback on my sewing projects.

This won't be a long entry as I have done very little sewing in July. The main focus has bee on completing the In the Frame Swap.

Frame purses

I made two framed purses before gauging the reaction of my partner. I went with the top one and my partner said that she liked it. That was really important for me as it was my first swap.

I have also entered the Brit Quilt Swap-Round 3.This swap is to make a mini quilt between 12" and 24" in size. I wanted to make a porthole as I learnt how to make them at Lu Summers class at the recent FQ retreat. I then just went with the flow and came up with an abstract quilt that I named Bubbles. It uses appliqué and hand quilting. I printed the label using permanent ink and stamps. I really enjoyed making this and I hope that my partner will like it when she receives it at the end of August/beginning of September.

BQS3 mini quilt

 Tanya of Second Chance Tan came over the other Saturday and we did a lot of chatting and 'show and tell' but we also made twins too!

Frame purses made with Tanya. Mine is on the left.

 I also started a quilt using Trade Winds fabric. I love the vibrant colours.

The start of a new quilt

Our family holiday starts this coming weekend. In all, I will be away for a fortnight. I am going to be on my own for the second week and I will use that time to see my family, some friends (including bloggy friends) and perhaps I will do some sewing too. There is no TV or internet at the cottage, so it will be Radio 4 and sewing when I am on my own. My aim is to put the Trade Winds quilt top together and start my hipBee blocks. I hope that I will have these put together to show you when I return.

Di xo