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We went back home this extended week-end to pick up Maxime who had spent a week away with Grand-Ma. First time almost that he is going away for so long on his own. Of course they both had a fantastic time and no he didn't miss us and wasn't so keen to come back home! Not surprising when he went swimming a couple of time, went to the zoo , etc. And most importantly, didn't have to share Grand-Ma's attention with anybody at all, he had her all to himself, what a luxury when after 3 years as Mummy and Daddy's centre of the workd, you have to learn to share with your new baby sister. Life is so hard! The drive there and back is relatively long so I had time to do a little bit of sewing on the way. I started by the stitchery I have started a month ago (last time we went back). And I am proud to be finally able to show a picture of my first block from Jenny at Elefantz Shabby Roses BOM . I really like the design so I have decided to join in - rather late but never too lat...

I have finished only the top of the August BQL challenge and won't have time to do more before the end of the month. We were playing with half square triangles this month. I am thinking of using it to make a purse maybe rather than a mini quilt. Watch this space for more later,hopefully. Celine

I got some post! On Saturday, I finally received my blocks from the Disappearing 9 patch swap. I say finally because it took nearly 2 weeks for the package to reach me. We have had some postal strikes over here and I was starting to wonder whether my package has been lost. Anyway here is a picture of my stack of blocks. I hope they won't stay as a pile for too long! I have also started the BQL challenge (due at the end of the month...) and have reach the "block" stage. The theme this month is half square triangle and I have selected some black and red scraps to make it. This is as far as I am for now, much more to do really. Speaking about blocks, I went to the Festival of Quilts on Friday and Saturday in Birmingham (UK) and discovered that I had one block in the exhibition! In the group quilt category, there was a signature quilt which by looking closer I recognised to be from a Dear Jane Siggie Swap (organised every year on the Dear Jane list). I was explaining the c...

This week I have (only) managed to make 5 more blocks for the block lotto . I have until the end of this week to make 3 more. I have one more on the go so we'll see how far I will manage to get to! The blocks are lovely, I would love to be lucky enough to win one set! I have also started to cut my squares for this month BQL challenge. This is also due for the end of the month... I better get going fast really. On Friday and Saturday I went to the Festical of Quilts in Birmingham (UK) with my Mum and Charlotte (Friday only). We had a very good time but I will report on that later with a few pictures of my purchases etc! See you soon! Celine

I have managed to finally finished my first block for this month lotto. This month's blocks are bright log cabin with a red center. I really love the blocks which have been made so far. Have a peek on the blog, it is not too late to enter if you want to join the fun! I have a few more on the go but they don't have enough logs yet around the chimney so you will only see one tonight. My work week is finished and the next two days I will be going to the Festival of Quilts in Birmingham. That should be fun! I am taking Charlotte with us tomorrow (my Mum is coming as well). It is never to early to get started! I am sure I will come back wanted to make hundreds of quilts, bags, etc. Not sure I will come back with a light shopping bag, it might my purse which is light... I'll keep you posted if I find any treasure. Celine

Pictures of my Christmas blocks ready to be sent away to Jenn , Emily, Beth and Lisa ! Celine

for now anyway! Today was such a glorious day. The weather was really nice, a real summery day. We had lunch outside and got the paddling pool out again for Maxime . He didn't mind that the water was cold. He had so much fun launching himself in the water and splashing all around him. Charlotte also spent most of the day outside. When I finally sat down I picked up my stitchery and did a little bit then sitting in the garden. During nap time, I escaped to the sewing machine as I was determined to finish my blocks for the Christmas block swaps today. It was so odd to work with Christmas fabrics when it was so warm and sunny outside! Last year I played with my Christmas fabric in November to make Maxime's Advent calendar and then again around 20 th December to make his stocking and toy bag. The weather was definitely different by then! Anyway, I have made 9 blocks in total, 2 for each of my swap partner, one for Beth for a charity quilt and 2 for me to keep. I don't have an...