Tuesday, 1 May 2012

So Fresh and so clean

Unfortunately both kiddies are poorly, which has resulted in LOTS of cleaning here. yuck.  I'm hoping this month will bring more sun and they can fight off these viruses.

It's a new month and I'm feeling really positive about it. My mind is running at 100mph and I have so many things I'm looking forward to making but for now here's what I did in April...



I'm chuffed with the bright colours and fun stuff I've done this month. Only one quilt finish, the Pezzy quilt but I'm hoping to get the Stained QAL finished up soon.

I loved making Catherine's name tag and doing embroidery for the Fat Quarterly retreat swap.

I was happy to make my first little pattern for the Big Polaroid mini quilt I made, as well as my first tutorial on how I piece my blocks. I also made cushions for the first time and even conquered invisible zips!! (it's not hard when you have Helen helping you!)

I also announced the next Fugly Fabric Party and my first sponsored giveaway, thanks to Prints to Polka Dots - it's a good un'!

Charm About You

The Fugly party kicks off on 8th May (*just realised that is in ONE week, get ready!!*) and I'm really excited about it :)

I have a good feeling about May (is it just that the retreat is getting closer?!) and hope you all have a wonderful month!

Going to look what you've all done in April and link up to Lynne's Fresh Sewing Day:


Lily's Quilts

31 comments:

Isisjem said...

Wow loads of lovelies made this month. I found some fugly fabric just this weekend ;-)

susan said...

You have been busy! Very sorry to hear the germs are back again though. Tell them to leave you alone. You have had your share in your house!!

Betty said...

Love the embroidery!
And the Pezzy

Collette said...

great projects and am in love with that salt and pepper embroidery! mega cute! x

Judith, Belfast said...

Hope the chucking up ends soon! A great productive month for you L! Jxo

Jennifer said...

that pezzy quilt is absolutely fabulous! hope your kids are feeling better soon!

Katie said...

You've been busy! Sorry to hear that the littles are sickly, all that clean up sure cuts into the sewing time! xx

Di said...

You have been super productive and the results are great. Sorry that the children are ill again. Sun is long overdue...it does lift the spirits! Di xo

Debbie said...

sorry kidlets are sick, but your mosaic looks great - love the stitchery in there!

Heidi Staples said...

Such beautiful finishes, Lucy! I especially love your embroidery...darling! Hope the little ones are well soon -- I've had my share of sick kids this month too. :)

Heather D. said...

Another great month Lucy! Love the S&P shakers. :)

Pat said...

Lucy, everything looks wonderful. Your had a great month.

I'm looking forward to joining in again for Fugly Fabric giveaway. Although, I'm planning on some NOT so fugly fabric to giveaway.

Catherine said...

well you were busy in April! I love the other embroidery work that you have done, but most of all I love that name tag :-)

Kelly said...

You had a great April! I adore the name tag you made for Catherine, such beautiful stitching!
Hope your kids are better soon.

Janine said...

Sorry to hear your children aren't well. Your mosaic is looking fab though. I love how your stained glass top has turned out :)

Nicky said...

Just think what you can get done in May then when they are better!

Great job - love the stitcheries! And Pezzy and Stained and well all of it really!

Are you sure you only started stitching last year??

Sew Quine said...

oh no sorry to hear the kids have been poorly, it does seem to be doing the rounds just now. Hope everyone is fully recovered asap.

Love all your makes and this time I'm going to be ready for Fugly, missed the boat last time.

Lynz said...

Fab mosaic! My faves are the Pezzy quilt and butterfly cushion. Ooh, and the typewriter. But no cardboard makes? Shame on you. *grins*

Cherie said...

Great mosaic. Some really cool projects there!
Can't wait for the party! Also to see what you get started/finished this month =D

Claire Jain said...

Yay April recap! Look at your amazingly productive month. Keep it up :-) I hope the kiddos feel better soon.

Sheila said...

Oh love those Rose Star blocks..Hope the wee ones are feeling better.

Annabella said...

Oh I hope your kiddie winks are better soon. Lovely eye candy of a quilty and stitchy nature Lucy!

Izzy said...

Wow you go girl! What a month you had! I so love your projects, such cuteness all the time. I think I have a plan for the Fugly Party... I cannot wait! :-)

Flying Blind... said...

Awesome month x

Bobbypin Bandit said...

I love all these colors! I especially love the typewriter with the love letter in it!

You are one busy gal, but all of your creations are super deluxe! Very wonderful!

Gwen @ Gwenny Penny said...

Wow, you got a lot done! I love the Pezzy Quilt and the name tag. Great work!

Deborah said...

I love your name tag and pezzie quilt.....lots of goodies!

Jess said...

Woah I can't believe you got all that done! Awesome!

Carla said...

Hope the kiddies are better now. Your mosaic looks fabulous. The little name tag is darling.

Sana Saroti said...

Hey Lucy, I think you did great last month! Hope the kids will be better soon! Just saw that you are my newest follower - so cool!!!!

Linda in Calif. said...

Wow! These are all so great! I can't even pick which one I like best, they are all so pretty.