Saturday 6 July 2013

All About Me...

Completed a few days ago, but I had a couple of things on. X
Oh wow, I seem to be doing a lot of posts about me at the moment, and I'm really not that interesting, but as this is the introductory post for Fat Quarterly Retreat, it needs saying I guess, so if you know this stuff already, feel free to skip this one, I wont be offended! :o)

And the backside, with a sleeve and the label.
I am a 37 year old mum of 1 little darling, full time at home, and formerly a wage slave in the Electronics Industry as an Office Manager (snore).  Now full-time, sewist, gardener, house renovator, occasional cleaner, and general dogsbody!

There is a picture of me over on the left hand side, forgive the cheesy grin, I was a little drunk at a friends wedding when it was taken, I'm much more miserable and serious in person (sometimes!). ;o)

I have just finished the first quilt I ever started, it was a massive Hexy quilt, started 2 and a half years ago.

I started blogging about 11 months ago, and wondered who one earth would want to listen to my ramblings, but it seems a few crazy people lovely ladies keep coming back for more, and it is an absolute pleasure getting to know them!  

I am a member of 2 bees, Stitch Tease with an incredibly talented bunch of international ladies (many of whom will be at Retreat), and Simply Solids, which is all UK quilters, and also stacked with talent- perfect for my love of solids.

And I am also part of the East Midlands Modern Quilt Guild, along we a lot of very clever quilters, many of whom will also be at FQR.

I will be travelling down to Retreat with 2 lovely sewing friends, Kerry who lives nearby, and Sarah, who will be travelling down from the north to join us for the drive into London.

On the day(s) I will be sporting this beauty, made for me by the immensely talented Helen at Indianna Dreams.

@fatquarterly My name tag has arrived, its gorgeous @indiannadreams thank you so much!! :-)
i love it, and she has clearly spent lots of time making it just right, It has a little forest featured, and as my blog is named after the (Charnwood) Forest in Leicestershire (where I live), just perfect!

Lunch in the garden under the Pear Tree, oh go on then!
Class wise I am doing the EPP Curves with Joanna and Julianna followed by stalking of Lu Summers as I am in her 3 classes, Improv, Portholes and Hand Quilting- whoops!  And yes I have to admit I have a little sewing crush on Lu.  There, I said it, I adore her prints, her AMAZING solids quilts for the style, design and texture she creates, and she's a fellow East Anglian!

And I might be sporting this bag, maybe, but hopefully in a more finished state, hopefully!
One side of Weekender and pocket done, first piece laid for side 2.

Ange x





16 comments:

  1. Ooh get that bag finished, the long bit is done (except the joining the sides to the front bit, that took me ages)!!

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  2. Hurrah - looking forward to meeting you.

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  3. Love your name badge, hope you have a great time!

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  4. Hope to meet you there, too.

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  5. Look forward to seeing you there

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  6. So I have two classes with you, the improv and the hand stitching with Lu Summers. I took portholes last year, and you will love it too. I think I might have the same crush on her.

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  7. Woo hoo - see you in Improv :) You've got to get your Weekender finished, it's looking so great already!

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  8. Just the 2 classes together - I think we will survive xxx

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  9. Wow, the hexie quilt is amazing! See you in 12 days :D

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  10. That nametag badge is stunning! I will see you in Improv, and please don't apologise for your lovely smile!

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  11. Can't wait to meet you for real life as my daughter would say, see you in improv!

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  12. Love your hexie! Nice to meet you!

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  13. so nice to meet you at FQR Ange :) hope you had a fun weekend! Loved your improv block by the way, was so gorgeous xo

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