cathedral window quilt

Finding lots of inspiration on pinterest for this new quilting caper. I'm really enjoying the process of being inspired, pulling random things together, not thinking too hard about it and seeing how things turn out. And it's so satisfying to complete projects in this new life of never-ending mess, and I have to say, the somewhat 'groundhog-day-ness' of having a baby. That sentence illustrates the difficulty I have in speaking proper English these days. My language is now a mix of baby talk, French, made up words and the odd articulate English sentence.
Anyway, here's a picture of the cathedral window quilt I made for Leo when I was pregnant. It's still my creative pride and joy.

Baby quilt

Some piecing together while grandma does her thing, a few quilting lines during a nap, some binding over an evening DVD, and voila...

I was waiting for the sun to come out to take these pictures but it was being stubborn and I was getting antsy so here they are anyway.

I wanted to use what I had, so I rummaged through my fabric collection and these colours emerged. It's a bit Autumn-y, but that's ok. It can be enjoyed by those in the Northern Hemisphere (and has been entered into celebrate color  for that very purpose). I like it - very free form, wayward lines, not too much thinking. Just the way I roll really. 

waiting, waiting...

6 days past the due date now and nothing to report still. So I'm occupying myself by doing a bit of crafting. Including an iphone cover for a friend who has a habit of dropping hers, some little baby bloomers, and a couple of fitted baby sheets from a stash of vintage bed sheets collected by my sister.

We're ready for you, little one...

a little more makin'...

I made a little roll up changing pad from Lotta Jansdotter's book, 'Simple Sewing for Baby' this afternoon. Didn't take long and if I might say so myself, it's pretty darn cute...

wow. that nesting instinct really kicks in, doesn't it?

not much to report over here...
Busy at work; it's been hot and now it's raining; I'm feeling tired; we've almost finished birthing classes and went to an amazing session this week by Rhea Dempsey; and also made it up to Hanging Rock to see Leonard Cohen on the weekend... wow.
Did also manage to buy a few new bits of fabric so that I can finish off the quilt once I finish work and have a bit of time on my hands!

Dear big silly horse race, 


There's a lot I don't like about you. horses getting whipped and raced for our viewing and betting pleasure, the public in various stages of disgrace, consumerism gone wild. 
HOWEVER... you do give us a day off work (which in itself is a bit weird) and when added with a cheeky monday off, it totals a massive 4 day weekend. And for that, I will always love you. 


I got heaps done this weekend...
worked on the latest baby quilt (a cathedral window quilt - this one for us); 
we painted two rooms, mixing our own colours using fabulous, non-toxic, non-smelly bio paints;
I got a pedicure - joy;
roasted a chook; 
saw a movie;
and the cup hasn't even been raced yet!


with guilty thanks...


jo