Hexagons, Minis and Klosjes

This week has had its ups and downs. Sorry I haven't been around much. I am really doing quite a bit of "Fake it till you make it" just to get through.

It turned out I had a viral infection of the thyroid... That explains the lower immune-system and why I have only been managing to do things very slooooowly...

so I stayed home from work this week and played a bit in my sewing room and messed around my Blog. Which was LOTS of fun!!! hey, when Life hands you lemons...

:)

On Wednesday I distracted myself with a different set of hexies and I had a lot of fun, arranging and re-arranging. I think my niece will love it. I am still not sure how it will all come together, but I am just enjoying the process at this point.

I also worked on my minis and got carried away...

more like 'swept off my feet', actually!

I couldn't help myself and actually made some extra mini log-cabin blocks and made a little quilt. It was so satisfying to see this little one take shape, be quilted and bound. I couldn't use my quilting-hoop on it, but managed to keep my stitches even and it was fun. I cut my binding at 1 1/4 and I was really happy with the results.

I think this will be the first of many!

:)

17 new Blue Klosjes joined the fold. I have to say that I have loved working with these blues... it put me in a very Delft Blue state of mind!

Congratulations to my hexi-sister Celine who has joined us making Klosjes! Celine, I just knew you'd love them! :) Would you go say hi?

And for those of you who haven't yet been around to visit Gisele's Klosjes, please, do not miss out!

Have a lovely weekend,

Sending you my Love,

Valentina

:)

Klosjes and Shared Inspiration.

Hello my Lovelies!

Sorry I haven't been around much, but I have been playing nurse, patient, nurse and ok, I will be so happy to drop off the kids at school come Monday morning! Ok, I said it! :)

We had a lovely Easter break and I am trying to focus on all the positive, beautiful things we did together... :)

But I am sure you don't want to hear that, so let's get to BUSINESS

I have 2 weeks worth of Klosjes to report:

32 Blue plus 1 Red!

Nadine was so sweet to slip the red one into my birthday card, Thank you dear Friend! As you can see I raided my Blue scraps, and prepared loads of them. I can't wait to dive into my reds scraps next! :)

Sorry that the pix are so dark but the sun decided to take the day off... And those are not black, just lovely navy blue and midnight blue Klosjes...

And I want to show you something:

Isn't it CUTE?! I couldn't resist and joined Virginia in her new project... I always wanted to learn how to make mini's and I couldn't let this opportunity pass...

And since Inspiration has been the topic this week, I wanted to share two share 2 very different kinds, go here if you need a good cry and to be reminded that little things can make a big difference, and here for the swoon of all swoons! Don't forget your smelling salts!

Ok, GO, but come back, as I have a little something to tell you...

:)

As a way of saying 'Thank You" and to show you what you all have come to mean to me, I have decided to share one of the V&A Liberty of London Archive Pack fabrics with you. I would be delighted to order one, in your name and have it sent directly to you, so we can share the Inspiration of the Exhibit even if we are not able to attend ourselves... :)

So what do you need to do? Not much... as all the comments you have ever left me will be part of the draw, including comments to this post.

Happy? I am!

:)

I will draw a name Monday night Central European Time.

Hiep- Hiep- Hoera!

Now THAT's how I like to celebrate my birthday!!!

:)