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May [review]

I can't believe it's 1st of June already. May was so busy that I'm looking forward to a few quiet weeks in June (before it gets busy again at the end of the month).

I finished four quilts!
Arabella Hexagon Quilt

Thread Along Quilt

Neon Stained

Three Peaks
I started a lap quilt and a mini quilt and pieced the quilt from the bee blocks I received

Lap quilt for my Great Aunt ready to quilt and applique

Mini Medallion

All of my bee blocks

I made a scrappy camera case for my Mum

This month, unlike last month, I managed to get some sampler blocks done, though none for my Dear Jane quilt.

But it did include a Lucky Star block


And last thing yesterday, just before my daughter's final assault on Mount Cry, I finished my two bee blocks for this month! I surprised myself by really enjoying piecing these wonky stars.

As for Mia, she was christened last weekend and has learned how to laugh!

Not bad for a month. I find that if I know in my head exactly what I want to do the next time Mia let's me sew, I achieve a lot more, so I'm already planning June sewing. Hopefully it will involve a few more finishes for the second quarter of the Finish Along, and some more sampler blocks. And I pulled some gorgeous fabrics from my stash on Friday that I'm itching to use for something!

Linking up with Fresh Sewing Day!
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Debbie said…
What a great month for you! I especially love the hexagon quilt and really admire your lovely quilting!
1 June 2014 at 15:52
Nicky said…
Love the medallion quilt and your Lucky star block but your sweet baby steals the show!
1 June 2014 at 16:27
Jo said…
Wow. You have achieved a lot in the month! The three peaks quilt looks fabulous, actually they all do but that one stood out to me!
1 June 2014 at 16:55
diane said…
Wow! Pat yourself on the back for a great month! I love your mini Medallion especially! Such pretty colors!
2 June 2014 at 05:38
Mokki said…
Wow! What an awesome month of makes! Well done Jennie! I absolutely love the quilting on the hexagon quilt and the bee block quilt is just beautiful; I love the colours and the movement the scrappy strips add.
3 June 2014 at 16:45
Grit's Life said…
Wow...wonderful finish quilts . They all fantastic, but the absolutely lovely is the baby.
4 June 2014 at 20:46
Sarah said…
It was so busy because you finished so much! Nice work.
19 June 2014 at 15:45
Sarah said…
It was so busy because you finished so much! Nice work.
19 June 2014 at 15:46
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