This week I received my Novelty Charms in the mail from Danielle of Threads and Mess which was remarkable given that her family is in the middle of a huge heath crisis and and she is hosting a handmade auction to raise funds for a specialist. See yesterday's post for more details.
I contributed three fabrics and so got back three packs all neatly wrapped. They are great for mini projects and I-spy quilts.
Inside was a pleasant array of girly charms.
A LOT more boy charms.
And some general charms.
My daughter had fun sorting them for her own collection to be photographed!
So thanks Danielle and all the girls in the QCA Novelty Charm Swap on Facebook.
Zakka Style Patchwork Potholders
For some reason I dragged my feet with this project. I think it was more about fabric choices than the actual sewing. I had trouble deciding what to use. I should have gone to my selvedge box first because the second red/pink creation came from there. It was the easiest to put together.
For the green/blue version I got out some Denyse Schmidt fat quarters and lopped off a few ends. I've actually made 4 pot holders from what was initially cut.
The backing and pockets were made from re-purposed tea towels.
The binding is also from my leftover binding stash. I just could not cut into the bias of my dwindling linen supply.
I also managed to sew an orange version of the Ribbon Star block from Freshly Pieced for Kate in the June swap for QCA Beehive #1. I am hoping it is appealing enough for her to overcome her orange aversion!
Kristy of Quiet Play has finished up our Collaborations for a Cause quilt this week. You can see her post here. It is stunning! I love the front of rainbow charms with the contrasting dark grey sashing.
And my quilt back did not come up too badly.
I have been sewing and watching a lovely BBC series called 'Lark Rise to Candleford.' It was highly recommended by Kristy and it does not disappoint. I love the main character - postmistress Dorcas Lane - brilliantly played by actress Julia Sawalha.
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