April & May block swaps .............. 500th post

WOW, 500 posts :)  who would have thought LOL

time to share some photos of some recent swaps

Angel Block I made for Dianne for Christmas Block Swap

my dud block - needed a few attempts at this block to get the measurements right :)

the following lovely blocks received from Ruth for QBSA for April 2014

wasn't I so very lucky to receive two blocks :)  thanks Ruth, they are perfect!

this is what I sent Ruth

this gorgeous block from LeAnne, for QBSA for May 2014

photo turned out a bit darker than in real life :)

this is what I sent to LeAnne

a tease photo, as it is still 'in transit'

Christmas blocks for the CraftMad Family Quilt

from Mandy

from Merry

this gorgeous block from Vicki, for Christmas Block Swap, April 2014

this is what I sent Vicki

WOW, that was a bit of a marathon post!

I'm off to a quilty retreat with Chookyblue at the Chookshed!

Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.
Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.

FAwF/FNwF - Quick post

just a quick post before I head out

I joined in with a few other bloggers with FAwF/FNwF (Friday Arvo with Friends/Friday Night with Friends)  and accomplished this

it was going to be an Angel block for someone that missed out in the Christmas Block Swap, but I am not happy with it, some of my points are chopped off :(  major bummer!

so back to the drawing board I go .................... but not today, as today I am off to the Salisbury Stitchers Exhibition - will post more piccies tomorrow :)

Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.
Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.

Secret Sewing | Quilters' Love sent | the Big Reveal

As mentioned a few times in previous posts, I have been engaged in some secret sewing.

One of our QBSA members was in need  ...... so we did what quilters do ....... we sent some Quilters' Love and Hugs.

Some of the angels got together and decided to create a dream come true (oops a song just popped into my head :)) make up a few blocks with the recipient in mind.  20 blocks in total were received which were made up as a quilted pillow cover for a Euro size pillow (26" square), and a candle mat.

Block makers were:  Jeneta, Elizabeth, SueB, Robyn, Ruth, Rosemary, Maria, Anna and Beth
My sincerest thanks to the block makers .............. you have made some really beautiful blocks.

Assembled and quilted by me (CathyC) and forwarded to our recipient by SueB of QBSA.

We hope it has arrived safely and that our 'quilted hugs' helped lift her spirits during this difficult time.

Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.
Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.

Angel Blocks on their way

Here are some blocks that are on their way to help cheer someone up ;-)

I'll let you know who they are for when they arrive at their respective destinations ;-)

Thank you for visiting my blog today - I hope you have a good day.
Remember, any day doing something you love makes it a good day ;-)

Doing what you like is freedom. Liking what you do is happiness.