Scrappy Star Quilt For A Friend

Conversations with a friend who like so many of us is riding the roller coaster of life.  Over coffee and prawns, over texts and emails we shared our thoughts and feelings.  We debated social media: sharing and over sharing, editing of real life and comparison, the thief of joys.

Late in December after a conversation about giving and receiving an idea was formed and I picked up my scrap vomit blocks 

I restarted my forgotten project with new intention and love
As I sewed I was always thinking back to our conversations 

On Sunday I had much pleasure in handing over this Scrappy Star Quilt to my friend.
I loved watching her daughter pick out her favourite fabrics, the photos that were taken and the email of thanks I received later that evening.  I've enjoyed our recent conversations and I love the fact she plans to pay this gift of love forward by blessing another using her incredible talents.

“Let us be kind to one another, for most of us are fighting a hard battle.”

The Scrappy Star Quilt first made it's appearance on my blog as Scrap Vomit With A Difference .  It is made up of 2.5" squares from my shoe box of scraps, The white fabric and the backing are $4 sheets from the op shop.

The swirls and twirls, hearts and stars were quilted by Leeanne - Quilt Me Kiwi

Also using the Giant Star Tutorial I have made Shades Of Grey Giant Star Quilt

Linking in with the lovely Leonie 

Check out other ways to use your scraps by following these links 

February

Monday 10^th    Tartankiwi – Paper pieced Koru

Tuesday 11^th   Make. Life. Beautiful. - Dolly Outfit

Friday 14^th   Mousehouse – Pocket Organiser

Monday 17^th   Catalina's Cottage – Hexie Love

Tuesday 18^th   Make. Life. Beautiful.  Scrappy Quilt Part 1

Friday 21st   One Paisley Apple – Fabric Flowers

Monday 24^th   Kiwi at Heart  -   Scrappy Rope Coaster

Tuesday 25^th   Make. Life. Beautiful.  Scrappy quilt Part 2

Friday 28^th   Works in Progress – Scrappy Pot Mitt and Trivet

March 

Monday 3^rd   NZ Green Buttons – Floral Wreath Tote

Tuesday 4^th   Make. Life. Beautiful.  Childs Bike Seat Pad

Friday 7^th   Catalina's Cottage – Giant Star Quilt 

Taking Stock OR What I'm Doing Right Now

Cooking : Soup

Drinking : Revolting tasting herbs which allow me to breath easier - breathing is important 

Needing: Rest

Feeling: Better than I was 

Hoping: To be back to all my gym classes soon

Considering: The importance of looking after ourselves: mind, body and soul

Smelling: Flowers from a friend

Giggling: At the hashtag #pneumoniasucks - it sure does 

Following:  The sounds of my children laughing playing fighting and arguing 

Enjoying: Fresh air and sunshine

Wearing: A jumper and a hat

Buying: Coffee 

Liking: Fresh air and sunshine

Pondering: The book I am currently reading 

Playing: With two week old puppies 

Watching: Two week old puppies feed from their Mama

Noticing: The 'look' on the dog Mamas face as her puppies feed

Thinking: I _know_ that face/feeling Mama

Looking: At my mood blanket crochet squares

Deciding: I really don't like the outside/border or the mood/random layout

Wanting: To love what I am working on 

Wondering: If it is deemed 'failure' if I change my mind
Knowing: It really doesn't matter and you won't judge _right_?!

 

Admiring: Philosopher

Reading: Geronimo Stilton

Loving: He fell asleep reading.  

Bookmarking: Where he is up to 

Opening: Baking tins to find them empty

Getting: Out the cook books and . . .

Making : Peach and white chocolate muffins 

Waiting: For the movie to end so I can finish binding the quilt  

Marvelling: How an op shop sheet and a box of scraps can turn into a beautiful quilt 

Wishing: Good health and a wonderful week ahead 

If you want a list you can get it from Pip at Meet Me At Mike's too!  

Early In The Morning

I've been waking early - stupid early

Theres so much going on in my head

A few stolen moments before my babies awake

I managed to finish my Vintage Sheet Quilt top and two more Scrap Vomit blocks

Scrap Vomit With A Difference

I've started on a new project

A Scrap Vomit quilt with a difference

I'm loving how quickly these blocks are making up 

I'm guessing 'the difference' will take me slightly longer

But I'm excited