Friday, 6 March 2015

Basket Block of the Month & Friday Smile

I had a lovely surprise when this patchwork block popped through the letterbox from Diane, the Cheshire Quilter, for our monthly swap. I love it and look forward to making this one in return. Never tried it before and must admit it looks a bit tricky and I'm a bit daunted by it. 
I chose to make this Snail Trail block this month for my swap. 
It has been a real challenge to me to try out new blocks but I do hope that, one day, I end up as competent as Diane. Her blocks are so perfect in detail.
Friday Smile
I was browsing old photos and sorting them into files when I spotted this one that I took at a parade in Liverpool City Centre. Co-incidentally it matches the colour palette of the basket block! 
I must tell you, incase you don't look closely, that most of the "NUNS" were MEN in drag.
I thought I'd join in with Annie's Friday Smile with this close up of this chap having a quick smoke after the parade. 
Lots more smiles to be had over at Annie's blog so join in or pop over for a chuckle.
 Hope you have a good weekend..... the sun is shining and the flowers are pushing up so SMILE!
It's painless, it costs nothing and it makes you feel good!

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8 comments:

  1. Annie6 March 2015 at 03:34

    Hehehe that's brilliant Jo. Thanks for sharing.
    Just to make you smile I thought you'd like to know I have more fabric on it's way to me for LillyBo quilt making so let me know when you want them.
    Hugs,
    Annie x

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  2. tilly6 March 2015 at 04:11

    love your new quilt block and I bet the parade was a really fun day
    Tilly

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  3. Robyn Oliver6 March 2015 at 04:39

    Hi Jo, lovely quilted blocks. Those nuns are such fun and I must agree, a smile sure does make you feel good for no cost at all. Enjoy your weekend Cheers Robyn

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  4. mamapez56 March 2015 at 12:20

    Hi Jo. I smiled at that photo of the man smoking. We are always amused by the men in our carnival parade who either have a quick puff as they walk round the streets, or a swig from a bottle of beer!
    I love all the patchwork too. I am sure your blocks are a match for anyone elses! Kate x

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  5. Lunch Lady Jan7 March 2015 at 07:40

    Lol, love the nuns!! They made me laugh a lot :-). Especially the one having a ciggy!
    That patchwork square is amazing...I'm impressed with how the points of the triangles all meet perfectly...very hard to do. But, I prefer your snail trail design actually...that looks more impressive!
    Hugs, LLJ xx

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  6. Lee7 March 2015 at 11:23

    Stunning patchwork as always,You can do it Jo,I know you can lol.Love those nun,especially the one having a crafty cigi.
    I am itching to have a go at hexagons but need to do the tempate first,forgot you need hundreds hee hee.Happy Weekend.xxx

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  7. Twiglet10 March 2015 at 13:15

    Oh that's funny - reminds me of the song "Sister Josephine" - Jake Thakery.

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  8. famfa13 March 2015 at 05:47

    Love your snail trail one. I have made this one and it's really effective. I'm sure there is a simple way to do the blue one (it's just finding it). Love your nun pictures, very funny
    Famfa

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