Tuesday 29 July 2008

Nundle projects..............

I am back again and now I have the pics of what I got up to at Nundle at The Cottage on the Hill with Kerry...........it is just the best time............it is relaxing and wonderful to see everyone working on a different quilts and that they all are nearly finished or finished by the time you leave on Sunday afternoon............so nice to sit and sew with friends..........

You get totally spoilt and never cut anything while their .........Kerry does all the cutting............keeps you up to date with your directions and you don't even have to look at them..............makes for a very relaxing sewing weekend........as things have been a little busy in my life I wanted to make a very easy quilt where I didn't have to think very much at all...............Le Jardin............by Threads of Time is what I decided to make..............and I picked some very pretty soft fabrics............I had this finshed on Sunday morning.........

............so what to do then...............I felt like making a bag and I decided to make a bag from the Northcotts "Quest for a Cure" fabrics.............I used part of a charm pack and some other bits to make this bag..........the bag will be part of the display Sharon is organising which will be held in October...........Kerry has more fabrics and is keen to put some fabrics together if anyone wants to make something to that will go into this show..............there are prizes too if that is any incentive.............

looks like 2 different bags but it is just from one side to the other...............

I feel very lucky I have enjoyed 2 weekends at Nundle this year.................

take care til next time..................Chookyblue

PS Peg the bag makes 3 things completed...........

30 comments:

Melanie said...

Don't ya just love handmade bags--- great colors....Nice size too.

Tracy said...

Being one who especially loves making bags, these bags are just gorgeous--love the shape and piecing! Your quilt is beautiful--glad you had a grand time. No cutting?! I'll take that...I'd probably get more done with prep help ;o) Happy Days!

Kris Meares - Tag Along Teddies said...

Hey Donna! Your quilt looks great! Wow! Fancy having someone do all the boring cutting for you - bargain! The bag looks great too, but am a bit miffed that you've now finished three things and I've only finished two from my list! Oh pooh!! Tee! Hee! Hee! Actually, I've finished other things, just not things that were on my Challenge list. Never mind, am pleased to have finished two quilts and will continue to plug away at the rest of the list - once I stop being sidetracked by birthdays and pressies for people!! Bear Hugs! KRIS (Tag Along Teddies)

Annie said...

Sounds like a good weekend Chooky. The bag is pretty and did look like 2 different ones. I had a great time at stiches.

Unknown said...

Love your quilt top Donna, and how lucky were you to have someone else do all the cutting for you.....

Joyce said...

The bag is ultra cute. Did you have a pattern?

Katherine said...

The quilt and the bag are so pretty! I love your fabric choices, Donna. The bag has such a clever design and it certainly showcases the pretty prints you used. Love them!

Kim said...

Happy to hear that you had quilty time with friends. The quilt top and bag turned out nicely.

Saska said...

Love the bag. Is there a pattern for it somewhere?

Unknown said...

You have choosen very nice colours both for the quilt and for the bag!
Lovely!

Leanne said...

Love your quilt top.....such productivity in one weekend ..... I have brought home lots of homework.

Anonymous said...

OOoooo Love love love the quilt Donna, I've seen it a lot around the blogging traps. I totally agree with the "make something easy" quilt. That will be my aim this year too.
The bag looks great too......

Lily Mulholland said...

Someone else to do the cutting? Count me IN!!!!

Scottish Nanna said...

Love your quilt top wish someone would cut some for me. I love the bag do you have a pattern for it.
Hugs Mary.

Peg - Happy In Quilting said...

Just love the quilt, fantastic choice of fabrics and the bags...fantastic...well done on your finishes...

Bloom said...

Wow, what a productive weekend - well done you! I especially love your Le Jardin. Gorgeous! Gotta love that pattern when you need to see results in a hurry. Happy for you that you had a weekend away from the farm to relax & have someone cut fabric for you!

Unknown said...

Donna Your Quilt & Bag are just Lovely, am loving the soft colours Glad you had a nice stitching weekend.
cheers
maree

Candace said...

Looks like time well spent and lots of fun. I love the bag and the quilt.

Chocolate Cat said...

Love the quilt and the bag. Both in lovely calming fabrics. Very impressive to have made them both!!

Daisy Jayne said...

The bag looks great ` Would like the name / or where the pattern is available ~ Sounds like you had a great time at Nundle

Aussie Nanna said...

Just makes me feel envious....but I love your quilt top and the bag! I am a bit of a bag queen myself and that one has some very nice purple/mauve fabrics that caught my eye!
Kerry is the best hostess but what can I say.....the cutting angel! Isn't that just the best deal!
Glad you enjoyed your weekend Donna.
Take care
Vanessa

Trudi said...

What a productive chooky you are!! I'm sure Sharon will be thrilled with the bag for her quilt show.

Anita said...

Your quilt and bag are just perfect!

Helz said...

Cottage On The Hill Retreat's are something special indeed Chookyblue... Sounded just perfect to me!

Stina Blomgren said...

What a fantastic weekend you must have had...and someone cutting for you...that is like a dream come true...and I must say you did a great job...the quilt is gorgeous and so is the bag!!

Ginger Patches said...

Nundle sounds like something I would like! Glad you had fun. Love the bag:)

Cheryl said...

Sounds like the most wonderful time and so productive. Great quilt and love the bag!

Sarah said...

Ohhh I LOVE the colours. Saw a new range of similar YUMMY colours in my favourite quilt shop and just have to have a project for them... ummm a bag sounds good to me!

Sweet P said...

You retreat projects look wonderful! Great job on them!

Carole said...

Nundle at The Cottage on the Hill sounds like a place I've love to be. Lovely quilt and handbag. I just love your choice of fabric. Thanks for sharing!