Eclectic Element Blog Hop

First of all I would like to thank Nicola over at

http://www.sunshinegirlnicola.blogspot.com

for hosting the Eclectic Element Blog Hop.

As most of you know I just love the Tim Holtz Eclectic Elements fabric range so this was definitely my first choice for this Hop

I rummaged through all of the patterns that I had and found one that I thought would look great in these fabrics

This is the front panel, I had appliquéd some of the moths on to the front pocket. 

I then added some rusty rings to attach the handles then embellished them with a plaited cord and a rusty moth.

On the other side I added some more sweetness, just for effect.

along with some leather heart magnetic clasps

and a key holder to match, which will now be much easier to find than digging through the contents of my bag.

Mmmmm, now I feel that I need to make a purse to match, or a glasses case.

I wonder what everyone else created?

Do you want to see.....are you not slightly curious....oh go on pop on over to see what everyone else has made

I know that I will be.

 Wendy – http://stitchduchessscrazysanequiltingworld.blogspot.com/

Jassy – http://jassy-playtime.blogspot.co.uk

Lisa – http://www.intheboondocks.blogspot.com

Jen – Http://quilterinthecloset.blogspot.com

Katie – http://titanpink.blogspot.com

Amy - http://sewincrediblycrazy.blogspot.com

Nicki – http://sunshinegirlnicola.blogspot.com

Wednesday Night Natterings

 Wednesday nights are always so enjoyable down at our Gisborne Quilters Meet ups.

We discuss all sorts of interesting topics from how do astronauts poop in space to how the country should be ran and what our politicians are up to.

We often have someone in the group with a completed item that they show 'n' tell also.

Here we have Margs Quilt Aid Quilt (2009 edition)

There is so much work in this and it has turned out just lovely.

It was also quilted by Kerri Thomas from Blackforest Quilting in Macedon.

This is Annettes lovely quilt and let me tell you this is huge.....and heavy

So much work in this and Annette quilted this on her own domestic machine..Well don Annette!

A little bit of craziness going on here with Sue making great progress on her Crazy quilting

and this is Sues gorgeous sheep or is it a wolf in sheeps clothing...oh the questions that we ponder on.

My son Darcee arrived after his first shift of work at Food Works and gave us all a giggle when he thought that it was an Armadillo.

Carol had another mug rug arrive from her daughter just in time for Easter.

Isn't he a cute rabbit and so clever to...balancing an egg on his head.

Now this one here is a worry...the thought of all those bunnies out there looking for their tails.

Now how stunning is this...Carol was busy working on this for one of her grand children...

1 down 10 to go Carol.

April 3rd 

Pig Tales and Quilts

DachsiesWithMoxie

Just Keep Swimming

The House on the Side of the Hill

Texas Quilting Gal

Madame Samm

Catch Up Time.....

First off- The photo word challenge

"STRETCH"

Why is it that the giants in my house forget about short ass me.....not that I'm that short, I measure a whopping 162cm. Mind you though all of the men in the house hold are well over the 6ft mark.

All I ask is that they lower the  shower head for me so I don't have to "stretch"

"Just Book It"

Now this is where I join up with Sharon over at vroomans quilts and a bunch of over lovelies to make a project out of a book, Magazine etc that we have laying lifelessly on our shelves.

1 project a month!

I also have a folder with lots of free projects that I've been saving, with all good intentions of me going to make them one day.

This time I finally got around to make the Mug Bag from Red Brolly Designs

Yes, I have used Tim Holtz eclectic elements range.

This is it opened, I even have a tea bag holder.

and this is the back.

"OPAM"

I join Kris from Tagalong Teddies and Peg from happy in quilting

Who are the lovely ladies that keep us all motivated and they also keep a tally of all of our finishes.

This is all of my finishes for March a total of 29 Items

1 Elf

1 Flag on a stick

1 Mug Bag

9 Lavender draw sachets

6 Lavender eye masks

9 Burp cloths

2 Hot Pads

And not forgetting the flags on a stick.

April 1st

Sew Incredibly Crazy

Quilt Doodle Designs

Buzzing and Bumbling

Why Knot Kwilt?

Creatin' in the Sticks

Meadowbrook

April 2nd

Thimblemouse & Spouse

Stitchin' By The Lake

Just One More Stitch

The Quilting Queen Online

Selina quilts

Whims And Fancies

Beware....It's my turn to wave the Flag

Oh boy....this can get a little daunting, especially when there are so many talented people out there.

Have you checked out the earlier flags?....they are amazing.

My flag all started with this piece of fabric that I had painted and coloured myself.

It actually has quite a sheen and sparkle to it, but unfortunately the camera didn't seem to pick that up.

I added some 3 dimensional butterflies

A little bit of appliqué and some embroidery

I also added a little paint.

You can't beat a quilt hanging from an old fence....or a pencil that draws sparkly lines,

and who would be with out their machine.

Now away with the suspense I give you my flag.

Beware Creativity Is Contagious!

If you've been to my place you would know that I dabble in many areas of craft.

So I thought that this would be just perfect to hang in my yard.

Now I didn't get around to ordering from our fantastic sponsor

Flag on a Stick

They have some terrific stands, I highly recommend that you pop over for a peek.

But I chose to use a Stick and my trusty side kick, Darcee

This is the back...I just love Autumn Colours

and here is a view of how my butterflies sit.

A big thank you to......

Thearica for keeping us all organised

&

Please don't forget to check out my fellow flag wavers below.

March 31st

Grandmama's Stories

More Stars in Comanche 

MooseStashQuilting

Pampered Pettit

ShirleyC 
Farm Gate Creations (You are here)

Elfin Good Time

I've been steadily working on my UFO's..this one I'm hoping to have finished today.

This will end up being an Elf...Mickie Elf to be more suffice.

He was designed by Irene Harris you'll find her over at Renee's Cottage Crafts

They have lots of lovely patterns to peruse.

"STAR"

This is my photo for the word / photo challenge over at Alshas space

The word for this one was STAR.

I chose this, because I just love the fabric it reminds me of the night sky with all it's twinkling stars.

The name of the fabric is "Tis the season" by Fabri quilt..I purchased a whole heap of this from spotlight when they were getting rid of all there Xmas fabrics one January .....many many moons ago.

March 27th

Bumbleberry Stitches

Quilted Delights

Red Quilts

On the Banks of Frog Creek

Words & Stitches

K and S Sweets and Stitching



March 28th

How arT you?

Just Let Me Quilt

Robin's Fabric Nest
Patchouli Moon Studio

CeLynn's Sunflower Patch

Ravelly1

In Stitches and Seams

Have you had a look at some of these blogs....boy oh boy, there are some very talented ladies out there.

Gift in the mail.

I love it when the postie leaves me his little blue card....for it normally means that I have something else in the mail besides bills.

This time I received a lovely gift from Peg @ happyinquilting

for being an OPAM winner.

See how pretty it is wrapped

and when I opened it....I was more than surprised.

it even had pockets, a little magnetic button and groovy scissors to boot...

and looks just perfect under my machine.

Thank you Peg...I love it.

Don't forget to check out the following flag wavers...

March 26th

Living with Purpose
Life In The Scrapatch

Devoted Quilter

Made By Me In Red

Quilting Quietly

Thanks again Madame Samm

& of course Thearica 

Are You Waving Your Flag

The wonderful Madame Samm from Sew we quilt 

& Thearica our fearless organiser from Pigtales and Quilts

have a new blog hop on the go.

it's called

I've also decided to join in the fun, my day is on the 31st of March

but for now here is todays schedule

March 25th

Pig Tales and Quilts

Fishkopp

Marjorie's Busy Corner

Jane's Quilting

Seams To Be Sew

Some of these may not be up until tomorrow due to time zone differences.

Here is a pick as to what I got up to for the Friday Night Sew In.
Due to a very hectic weekend this is the first chance I've had to get something posted.

I managed to get the final border onto my North Pole.