We celebrated our 30th wedding anniversary this year.

Just a good sense of humour and realistic expectations.

And of course, love.

Safari Quilt

This child's charity quilt was  made by my church quilt group that included beginner to experienced quilters. Each block was done individually as QAYG (quilt as you go). It measures 40" square. The top was made entirely from stash but I purchased a striped fabric for the backing. I'll try to get a photo of the back before it is gifted to the charity we chose.

The pattern is Safari from Shiny Happy World. Shiny Happy World has a lot of great patterns in this style. I took advantage of a sale and purchased quite a few. I'm planning to do one for my daughter's best friend who has a baby boy. Thinking of this: Beep Beep.

WA Inspired Art Quilters Exhibition

WA INSPIRED ART QUILTERS NEW EXHIBITION

WA Inspired Art Quilters, a sewing group of WAQA, are exhibiting their new set of art quilts in the Museum of the Great Southern, Residency Rd, Albany from July 8 – July 29. The quilts feature wetland scenes. Artist statements link the scenes to traditional Noongar culture.

If you live in or near Albany, or will be visiting Albany in July, do go and view the exhibition.

Floor talks are available July 10 to July 13 – contact wainspiredquilters@gmail.com before July 8

. You are also most warmly invited to the opening at 2pm on July 9.

2018 so far

So when I'm not doing the day job:

Quilting with the church ladies:

Safari from Shiny Happy World.

Hanging with my feathered babies:

Three backyard hens who are pets with benefits (eggs).

And then of course there are awesome skies:

Life is good here in Western Australia.

Finding Time to Sew with These Easy Tips

Great tips - uses the 'just 15 minutes' and the 'little and often' philosophy

Bernina & Zen Chic Quilt-Along: Playing with Triangles

Here's another quilt along if you are looking for a little inspiration.

Check it out here.

New Applique BOM - On My Window

Esther Aliu is starting a new free BOM.

I love flowers in vases.

Check it out here.

Esther also has a lot of information on her blog 

to help you out with the applique.