project gingham

 After I finished my candy girl quilt

I found I was at a creative loose end.

Yes, I have plenty of wip,

but none that I've wanted to do.

So when Krista and her pals began playing with gingham

I wanted in.

I played around with a couple of colours as seen in an earlier post,

and worked out what block I liked,

then it was a matter of deciding the colours.

I really like how the middle part creates a square,

so I went with one colour for the corners,

I think the grey really ties the colours all together.

 Off track slightly..

for at least five years now I have been using the same needles,

by that I mean the same pack!!

I've snapped most of them now,

so when I at last found more I shrieked with joy.

They are not really for everyday sewing,

but I've got so used to them

if I pick up a short needle it feels weird!

(I found these in hobbycraft UK)

 Ah simple bunting made from chain stitching my patches hehe!

 As I am using fabrics from my stash this year,

I'm afraid these gingham's are horrid polycotton.

I'm making a table runner,

so I think it will be okay.

I've backed it with a stripey flannelette pillowcase!

No batting needed.

As you can see I'm hand quilting,

this is my second attempt.

I wasn't sure about it,

but sometimes you have to take the plunge!

ps. the big reveal will be July 4th
 if you want to join in

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