Wednesday 16 July 2014

New Bloggers Blog Hop 2014

Hello and Welcome

2014 New Quilt Blogger Blog Hop @ plum and june

I am not sure what happened my original post fore the New Bloggers Blog Hop was written and I thought I had set it to publish at 13.00 hours Brisbane Time, but alas, I have just checked now and no post.  So now I am trying to remember what I had written.

First of all I would like to thank Beth from Plum and June for hosting the Blog Hop.

A little about myself, I am a fifty something mother, grandma, registered nurse and crafter.  My main passion is patchwork and quilting, though I do enjoy knitting and cross-stitch.  I have been sewing since I was eight years old, and quilting since August 2000.   Quilting is an addition to me.

I used to do Folk Art, until I fell onto the Quilting Train, how I got involved, I was in the Newsagent in Mossman, NQ, one Saturday and a dear friend said Sharon, oh you must come along, you would enjoy this, I still was not sure what "this" was.  Anyhow, I let my friend tell me of her new hobby and thought why now go along, it might be fun, well I was hooked.

Here are a few of my quilts and bags and other things I have made.  Unfortunately, I do not have photos of my earlier quilts, they are on 35mm film. 

 Quilt I made for Mum.


Quilt I made for Dad.

A bag.

A Christmas wall-hanging.

A bag with a stitchery.

A bag incorporating stitchery, and EPP hexies. 

A garland of Golliwogs.

A knitted minion.

A knitted Banana in Pajamas


A Mug Rug for my Sister.

One of my helpers ..... helping!

Quilting Tip
Always keep your quick-unpick close by, it is sure to be a great friend and not one to be hidden.

Blogging Tips
Where to begin, mmm, have your blog easy to navigate; photos of a good size so people can see them without having to squint; do not assume everyone is tech-savvy, give clear instructions if things are tricky.

A Curly Question
Do you finish one project before commencing another?  Or are you like me, who has a number of projects on the go at any one time.  

I shall say by for now as there are a lot of other interesting blogs to visit this round, they are listed below.
Serena @ Sew Giving
Carmit @ Quilting Rainbows 
Jenny @ Jack's Room
Elli @ Lovelli Quilts
Sally @ Wonky Patchwork
Leanne @ Devoted Quilter
Karen @  Capitola Quilter

Thank you for taking time to stop by. Happy stitching. Sharon

39 comments:

  1. Hi Sharon, A beautiful part of the country you live in. Only have 1 project on the go, no way I have at least 8 projects in different stages so depending on my mood, there is always something for me to pick up and work on.

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    1. Yes I need various projects on the go, especially in varying sizes, some to go, some to do at home, some hand sewing, some machine sewing etc.

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  2. Hi Sharon, I really love your minion. Please make Dave, the one with 2 eyes, too. :-)
    I always have many projects at the same time. While I'm making one, and another project pops up in my mind, I mostly switch to the new one. It's hard to resist the fresh idea. :-)

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    1. Ok, Dave will be made, but a little later on, am a little over extended at present. Yes new ideas are hard to resist.

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  3. FINISH one project before I start another? Wash your mouth out with soap, Sharon! I do no such thing! :)
    I love the doggy quality control. They do like to test fabric for snuggliness, don't they!

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    1. All I can say, is I agree 110% with you comments!!

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  4. Love your garland of Golliwogs! My daughter's have a B1 and B2 knitted dolls too and they love them! I usually try and finish one project before I start another ... but this is slipping lately ... it's a steep slope too I hear!

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    1. Oh no, you will be on the many projects bandwagon, before long, it starts off slow, then comes whamo, oh no which project will I do today!!

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  5. Hi Sharon! I really do try to finish up a project before I move on to the next, but that isn't always possible. I think the most WiPs I've had at once was earlier this year (6) because I went to a weekend class and came home with 5 new projects! Eep! I really like the knitted minion - they are so fun!

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    1. I wish I had the strength to complete one project before commencing a new one, maybe that can be my resolution for 2015??

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  6. I try only to have a couple of projects going at any time. If I get more than 2 or 3 then I never finish anything. I prefer one at a time, but sometimes have 2 or 3.

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    1. Finishing some are like take a number at the deli, some are waiting until I go to the city to get that special fabric.

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  7. Your projects are lovely! What exactly is a golliwog? I usually have a bunch of projects on the go, in different stages. That way I can pick whatever I feel like doing on a given day and eventually all the projects get finished. Emphasis on the eventually!

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    1. Golliwogs are handmade black fabric dolls with bright clothes.

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  8. Nice to meet you Sharon! Thanks for your introduction post, it's great to read more about you. I definately one for working on one project at a time, it must be the concluder-producer in me! That said, I do like to have lots of projects lined up for what's next....
    Jen

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    1. Maybe I could put down the many projects to being a nurse, for instance we have four or five patients on a shift and have to time manage, maybe that is the way I look at quilting??

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  9. Nice to read more about you! I work on several projects at a time, but only 2 or 3. Otherwise I get overwhelmed! I do have plenty on my wishlist though!

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    1. I also have a wishlist, and am adding to it at present instead on commencing anymore projects.

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  10. Your stitchery is beautiful. I love how you use it in quilts and bags. I like to have one to two projects going at a time. Right now I have a long-term hand sewing quilt and a quilt that just needs binding.

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    1. I like to have at least one hand sewing quilt on the go, great for times when you have to go out or have a couple of minutes spare.

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  11. Oh God, that is a curly question. No, I have many many WIPs... I have quilters ADHD, I'm sure :).

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  12. Hi there, fellow blog hop host! I had a similar catastrophe when I was prepping my post for the hop. After working on it on and off for weeks, it disappeared and I had to start from scratch. Here's hoping that never happens again! I tend to have a bunch of WIPs on the go, but sometimes I make myself finish a particular project before I'll "allow" myself to start something new. It helps keep me on track!

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    1. I finally found my "lost"post, it was hidden in drafts :(
      I am trying very hard to finish off one before starting another, now, though I will always have many WIPs.

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  13. Hi Sharon. What cute knitting you do! I'm sure your grandchildren will like those toys. I always have more than one project on the go - more than one quilting project and more than one embroidery project. That's what makes life interesting. I hope you're having fun adding to my Possum Magic centre.

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    1. Thank you for the kind comments. Yes I am having lots of fun deciding and changing my mind on what I am doing on your centre, but today it is sealed in stone so to speak.

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  14. I'm a magpie, I keep gathering shiny things and just can't seem to work on one project at a time! Love your JRT. We have a miniature too called Charly. She's 5kg and thinks shes 50kg!

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    1. Haha, we have a lot in common, even down to our furbabies, my little angle weighs 4.6kgs and thinks she is a BIG dog.

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  15. I like to have just a few projects going at a time. Otherwise I get so many going and I never get any done! So I usually only have three going at once tops. For the most part it seems to be working! LOL! Nice to meet you!

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    1. My resolution for next year will be to cut down on the number of WIPs.

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  16. really sweet projects - I love the knitted minion!

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    1. Thank you for your kind comment. Grandson Number One loves his minion,

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  17. I'm glad I caught this post, it's fun to read about you and see your wonderful creations. I bet your parents love the quilts you made for them, and the garland of golliwogs is so cute.

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    1. Thank you Rachaeldaisy, my Mum says she has a little piece of me always with her, though it took her a while to use the quilt, she said it was to good to use. The golliwogs are for my daughter , she loves them and collects them.

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  18. I see you have quite a variety while creating. I like variety too that's why I have many projects in progress, lol.

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  19. They say variety is the spice of life, well it is the spice of my quilting life!

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  20. Lots of lovely makes, I really like to have a variety of projects on the go at one time too. And I'm terrible with my quick unpick, always burying it and having to hunt for it, I definitely need to take note of your tip!

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  21. Nice to meet you, Sharon! Popping over on the hop. You certainly have a wide variety of projects in addition to your quilts - and it looks like you have a very helpful "helper" ; )

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  22. I hop around from project to project but my 'rule' is that when my WIPs take over my design wall and the five plastic storage boxes I use to organize them, I need to finish one before I start something new. The caveat to this is of course projects that I have to do for design teams / sponsors, etc. It helps me stay focused though! Your helper reminds me of my beagle, Dudley. That was his favorite way to hang out. :)

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