Swap Blocks & Liberty Hexagons

I've been busy in many ways this week, and out and about, but still managed to get some sewing completed.

This is my "Block of the Month" for my quilting group Quilt Cornerstone (take a look for lots of stitched treasures.)

I decided to have a go at appliqué and I must admit that I really do enjoy it.

I also made a traditional patchwork block and chose this Fig Leaf, (below) one I had never before tried.

The colour palette was chosen by Mo in our group and usually we are given a set block to make each month but Mo gave us free rein to do as we wished. It will be interesting to see all the different designs members bring in and also to see what Mo makes of them all.

I am also swapping monthly with Diane of Crewe, the Cheshire Quilter, who has been a big help to me. Diane kindly led me in the right direction for learning new skills by giving me me patterns and instructions of several blocks to make month by month and this time I selected the "Snail Trail". 

First time I've made this too so I'm hoping it's OK.

Later in the month I am leaving DH to fend for himself (with a freezer full of home cooked food) whilst I visit our German branch of the family all on my own some. I always take something to stitch when I'm travelling and lately I've been making 1 inch hexagons from my stash of Liberty fabrics. 

I've already gifted several needle cases that I've made using these tiny Granny's Garden shapes but I love stitching them so I continued, totally undecided what I will make from the rest.

Last year I completed a full sized, handstitched, 1 1/2 inch hexagon quilt... all made in time that would otherwise have been wasted. 

It is amazing too how it is an icebreaker to conversation with fellow travellers, who are often interested in knowing more about what I'm doing.

Liberty Tana Lawn is so lovely to handle and stitch and the designs are fabulous.

Here's my little box of prepped 1 inch hexies and cut fabric shapes to pop in my bag to sew on the go!