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Thursday, 4 February 2010

Here we go again

School and all its busyness has returned. I seem to be drowning in books to be covered and questionnaires to be filled in. In amongst it though, I have managed to fire up the sewing machine and get some borders on my 'Barefoot Roses' quilt. It is such a pleasure to be sewing again after many weeks away from the machine.
The quilt pattern is a very simple one called 'Ava Rose' by Hatched & Patched. The fabrics are mostly 'Barefoot Roses', Tanya Whelan's very first fabric line.
Tanya's newest line 'Dolce' is sorely tempting, but I'm yet to succumb! It would seem not a lot has changed in the life of Bloom - frenetic chasing about after kids, growing roses, sewing roses & salivating over new fabric collections, battling the urge to purchase - life is sweet!
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19 comments:

  1. Sew Create It - Jane4 February 2010 at 23:01

    Looks lovely! The colours make me think of lazy summer afternoons...

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  2. SewAmy5 February 2010 at 00:01

    It's just gorgeous. I love those fabrics and I love all of the Hatched and Patched pattern.

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  3. Dee5 February 2010 at 00:17

    Just beautiful! I love the fabrics and always look forward to your posts...botanical or fabrical!

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  4. Joy5 February 2010 at 07:57

    Mmmmm, love the GAWJUS spots scattered around so artfully ;o). What a beautiful quilt!!!
    Hugs,]
    Joy :o)

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  5. Stina Blomgren5 February 2010 at 08:17

    Simple ...but oh so wonderful.. :o) I love it and the fabrics are gorgeous..:o)

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  6. Beverly5 February 2010 at 08:44

    That quilt is beautiful, so fresh and spring-like. Now I want some of that barefoot roses fabaric. Guess I'll have to start saving my pennies! I really do love that quilt!

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  7. Sue-Anne5 February 2010 at 09:02

    Your quilt looks beautiful. Those fabrics are stunning. What a great pattern to show off a range of fabric.

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  8. Chocolates4Breakfast (Terri ~ Boog)5 February 2010 at 09:23

    Beautiful colors! I love the florals and the patterns together; they're fabulous!

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  9. Sew Useful Designs5 February 2010 at 10:48

    Hi there! :-)

    Gosh what absolutely stunning fabrics!! Beautiful quilt design too!

    I had a little giggle hearing about your busy schedule... he he ... I'm in the same boat and you described it perfectly!!! I seem to be spending most of my day in the car at the moment as Mum's Taxi!

    Warm regards! Thank you for the inspiration you share in your beautiful blog!!

    Vikki :-)

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  10. Cubby House Crafts5 February 2010 at 12:33

    Your quilt is just gorgeous! I am also doing the horrible book covering at the moment...and hating it! Much prefer to be sewing! Lisa

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  11. Janet5 February 2010 at 18:10

    It looks so lovely and fresh. I've been tempted by some Tanya whelan just lately.

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  12. cathleen6 February 2010 at 05:54

    I've been loving this particular quilt of yours for a long time. I have those same fabrics sitting in my fabric cupboard just waiting to be made into a quilt. I LOVE this pattern. Yes, life is sweet but it is made even more sweet by reading your lovely blog, Roslyn.

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  13. Chookyblue......6 February 2010 at 07:17

    good to see that quilt top is coming together..........looks great.....

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  14. Polly7 February 2010 at 15:02

    What a crisp summery quilt! I love it! Good job, you! Polly :-)

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  15. MyLifesAStitch7 February 2010 at 15:08

    LOVE the quilt! It looks so fresh and crisp and clean - just wonderful! I absolutely love that fabric line as well.

    Just visiting your blog for the first time and am drooling over several things... in particular (b/c we got 30" at least of snow today where I am), your rose pics... Oh, I will be soooo happy when mine pop out this year, lol!!

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  16. G'G'ma8 February 2010 at 07:39

    Don't ever stop posting your beautiful floral photos. I'm especially enjoying them today after being outside with the temps. in the low 20's and snow on the ground.

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  17. Crafty Girls Workshop14 February 2010 at 04:15

    First off, LOVE the new tutorial on MBS! It's awesome! Also, LOVE that Barefoot Roses quilt. I love how there's a little shoo fly/churn dash block in the corners of the big blocks and that the white really sets off the patterned fabric. Oh, and I hear you about Dolce and Nicey Jane! Have you noticed that they actually coordinate! I was super suprised to find that but when I went to order some (for my shop) I ended up picking out coordinates. I think that's so cool. Love your blog. I'll be back. Oh, and lastly, I can't wait to get Material Obsession Two (it wasn't even going to be available in the US until February of 2010, I think, or maybe that was 2009.) Sorry to ramble.

    Anna

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  18. Rebeca11 August 2010 at 07:22

    Parabéns! Lindo trabalho!

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  19. Kari Anne23 March 2011 at 00:18

    Is the pattern still for sale? I can't find it anywhere... maybe its in a book?

    Love your blog :o)

    Kari Anne

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