Wednesday 1 May 2013

It's May today!

I say it every month, and I'll say it again, where did that last month go?!  May already!  Let's hope that it brings the promise of Spring and ekk, dare I say it, even a hint of Summer?  Some sunshine and warmth for a continued period of time would be amazing!! 
 
April was a busy month.  For any new readers, it started of really well for me, with a little trip to Lucerne in Switzerland with one of my friends.  I won the flights in a competition, so it was a great excuse for a little mini break, and we had a awesome time. 
 
 
I even managed to do a little EPP on the train, using my Summersville Spring fabrics.
 

 
And I found some EPP inspiration on the floor of the hotel restaurant, of all places.  (Sorry, not the best picture, the important businessmen having their breakfast were probably wondering why a girl was taking a photo of the floor, so I had to be quick!)
 
 
 
The other exciting news last month was that I now have my quilts and bunting on display at a lovely little place called The Harbour Gallery.  You can read about it in more detail here.
 
 
 
I also managed a few makes this month, and here is the customary 1st of the month collage :-)
 
 
Main picture: My Anchors Away quilt top, that I designed myself
Top right: The back of my Anchors Away quilt.  Only 72 x 2" squares for the back!
Middle right: EPP hexies
Bottom Right: My display at the Harbour Gallery. 
 
And if that weren't enough, I also read and reviewed the fabulous new book by one of my favourite quilters, Sarah Fielke.
 
 
 
 
Phew, that was a busy month!  I wonder what May will bring?  As well as finishing quilting my Anchors Away quilt I have another in the pipeline...I can't wait to share it with you.
 
I hope you all had a good month too.  Do stop by and say hello if you get the chance, I love hearing from so many like-minded people!
 
Linking up with:
 
Lily's QuiltsLily's Quilts

 
 
Sarah x

PS.  Are you going to the FQ retreat?  I am so excited already :-)
 

13 comments:

  1. Wonderful projects this month!

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  2. WOW! I love your anchors quilt! It's so much fun! And I really want to pick up that book by Sarah Fielke. I've heard such good things about it!

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  3. Your Anchors away quilt looks stunning!!! And the backing as much as the front!!
    I'll have to have a look at your book review, I really fancy adding that book to my wish list!!
    I'm going FQ retreat and am really excited and very nervous!

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  4. Hi Sarah. Saw you over at the small blog meet. I love your hexies!

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  5. I just love your spot in the gallery, Sarah! How exciting!!

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  6. Congrats on your display area! That's awesome! I love your Anchors Away quilt! It's lovely.

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  7. You had a lovely month Sarah!

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  8. Anchors Away is brilliant, I love the fabrics you've used.

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  9. I love your fabric choices!!!
    Esther
    ipatchandquilt dot wordpress dot com

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  10. I really like the quilt you designed yourself. Those flying geese are really cool in it.

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  11. Lots of eye candy here! Love your quilt... so inspiriing!

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  12. What a great April you had! I've visited Lucerne once andit was just beautiful and charming. Love the tile floor inspiration as well. Your anchors away quilt is really great and I love the use of the fabric on the back. Great finishes and projects for April! Congrats as well on the gallery exhibit!

    Also - by the way I nominated you for a Liebster Award - I know these things are silly, but I love your blog and just wanted to get the word out there. Check out my post at http://goosiesmom.blogspot.com/2013/05/goosies-momaccepts.html.

    Happy May!

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  13. Visiting form Lily's Quilts. I am very happy to have discovered your blog! You work is beautiful!

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