My new design wall - look Mum - no pins! ;-)

I had read a tip in blogland somewhere ;-) that a cheap felt/flannel backed vinyl tablecloth can serve as a design wall.   So, on my next visit to Spotlight, I went searching.  I found a large rectangle tablecloth for $7.99 and hey presto!  I have a design wall.  I don't need to use pins now to keep my blocks in place ;-)

So, the first blocks I put on my new wall, was all of the autumn toned blocks I have received from various swap partners.  It is so hard to believe that I only started quilting in April 2010 and participated in my first swap in May 2010 - I feel like I have been doing this for ages ;-)

I am thinking the two central blocks (paper pieced & applique) will be made into cushions for the lounge - they deserve to be on display all of the time and they will fit in with the decor ;-)

next are the Christmas Blocks I have received

here are a collection of purple blocks

next are a collection of 'others' ;-)

I would like to take this opportunity to thank all of my 2010 swap partners

I have really enjoyed 'meeting' you all, and hope it continues through 2011 ;-)

Christmas Block from LindaM

I have received a beautiful block from LindaM, my January partner for Christmas Block Swap

Linda included some extra fabric as well

look at that lovely Christmas goodness ;-)

Thank you Linda, I love it!

January block received from Sylvia

I received this beautiful block from SylviaU for QBSA January swap.

it came complete with a handmade card!  I love it!

this purple fabric is just gawgeous  ;-)

I have also completed a block for Leanne for February QBSA and here is a snippet

Leanne, your block is in the mail - hope you get it soon.

1 February block swap down - 2 to go!

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Doing some preparation - now ready to start cutting ;-)

Using Quilt Wizard, I played around with some log cabin blocks and have come up with a quilt I would like to make

I am going to make a black & white and red log cabin quilt

using these materials

here it is all washed

you will notice I have three reds - DH has a thing about red - it has to be just right ;-)

I am leaning towards the one in the middle ;-)