Saturday, January 29, 2011

Off to Work We Go!

I must work very, very hard - remember my Fairy Quilt? - I am trying for a finish in 3 days - oh, yes! - I think I will make it! Only borders on 2 ends to add, some quilting and then the binding! I know I could skip the binding and have shaggy edging - oh, very tempting!
I have a lovely, tidy studio - whew!, lots of tidying this week, so I'm on track with resolutions, isn't that just great?
Gorgeous current Thirties I bought on eBay - 6" squares for US$20 - one day I will count them - let's say I am just thrilled to have received so many!
Orchids and pomelos! These orchids must be of the same species as the Cooktown orchid - the floral emblem of my 'home' state - blessings to you all over there in Queensland recovering (I hope!) from flood damage. Back on track - these gorgeous flowers adorn my son's front patio in Thailand - and I popped a couple of pomelos into the pic!
Just gorgeous fruit to eat ! Kinda like a sweet grapefruit - very large, very thick, white pith
and normally prepared before you buy. I really don't like grapefruit but love these!
A fruit lover's paradise - probably all tropical when I think about it - yes, Lurline, of course it is tropical, Silly Girl!
♥
I hope you are all enjoying a lovely weekend. Off to do some sewing - we have Cyclone Bianca sitting out in the Indian Ocean - let's hope it heads out to sea and leaves everyone alone!
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14 comments:

  1. Frances LeateJanuary 29, 2011 at 2:01 PM

    Love your fairy quilt! We are in the same boat as you only it is Cyclone Anthony hanging around off our shores that we are hoping will just blow itself away. Take care!

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  2. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    What a lovely quilt Lurline and i love your fabric and i also love the orchid.
    What a unusual fruit i haven't seen anything like that before,stay safe.
    cheers Shez
    http:enjoyinglife.blogspot.com

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  3. Julie FukudaJanuary 29, 2011 at 2:05 PM

    That looks like a valentine with time to spare. Quite cheery. I had to chuckle at the "current" thirtys. I saw "vintage" fabric, aka. feed sacks, being sold at the Tokyo Quilt show this week. If people ask my age I can say either vintage or current!
    Hope that cyclone finds somewhere else to dump.

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  4. Chookyblue......January 29, 2011 at 6:38 PM

    nice quilt and 6" squares..............

    the fruit looks gorgeous............

    hope Bianca goes west.........

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  5. UnknownJanuary 29, 2011 at 7:20 PM

    Lovely to hear you are progressing in your sewing room...Love your Quilt.
    take care

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  6. AnonymousJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:03 PM

    welcome to Thailand. If you have chance don'tskip fabric market called sampeng/pahurat street. That is a blast!

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  7. MargaretJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:28 PM

    Nice quilt! Nice tidy studio too! Hope that cyclone stays away. Argh!

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  8. JudyCinNCJanuary 29, 2011 at 9:44 PM

    Loved seeing all the beautiful fruit pictures. Very unusual to see grapefruit presented in this fashion. I think the shaggy edging would be very unique for your quilt. You should go for it. Judy C www.shadetreequilting.com

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  9. JanJanuary 30, 2011 at 2:59 AM

    Hi! What a sweet, pink quilt - just in time for Valentine's Day.
    The fruit market is making my mouth water - yum!

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  10. MickiJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:31 AM

    I love your fairy quilt..It is so nice with the pinks. I also love your ebay purchase. Do you have the link to that? I would love to get some.
    Micki

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  11. julieQJanuary 30, 2011 at 5:51 AM

    Such pretty fabrics in your quilt! Just makes me want to snuggle it!!

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  12. Cornfield QuilterJanuary 30, 2011 at 9:00 PM

    I just love your quilt and your new fabrics. Always so bright and happy! Have a wonderful and quilty day!

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  13. TizianaJanuary 31, 2011 at 6:00 PM

    I stumbled upon the fairy quilt and I was astonished! Great job! I do love orchids, too. maybe I'll paint them, one day or another. Tiziana

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  14. RGFebruary 4, 2011 at 7:31 AM

    Lovely to hear about what you're doing Lurline :-)
    Did you get it finished???

    Oh yum look at all that yummy fruit....Mmmmm
    Just popping by xx

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