Well, this Medallion Quilt  has certainly got me working hard to get the next instructions.  Instead of collecting the pattern each week or  month , you actually have to finish each set of instructions to get the next lot. 
So, here's Part 2:

I'm liking how it looks so far.
Now to see what the next step holds.

I couldn't wait to finish the medallion centre.
Now just to wait for the next lot of instructions to come.

Friday Night Sew In

Goodness me, August has been flying by.  It was Friday Night Sew In again Friday night.
I was all ready for a good bit of stitching to be done. 
Recently I came across a Medallion of the month pattern being offered by Therese of Patchwork Pumpkin.  
Have a look at my good blogging friend Linda's beautiful start.
There are only 3 rules:    You cannot buy any fabric, you must use your stash.
                                           You can swap with your friends.
                                           Email a photo of your finished centre to get the instructions for the next part.
Well, that's easy enough.
 So, this is where I'm up to.....

It has finished at 12 1/2" square at the moment. 
I have yet to add the surrounding triangles to put this block on point.
A very successful night's sewing, I think.

I love it when...

the parcel post man rings my door bell, even if it is early!
This morning, my doorbell rang at 8 am, only one person rings it at that time.  I nearly ran to the door.
A lovely envelope filled with some wonderful fabrics was waiting for me.
 I couldn't wait to open it.

How beautifully packed, thankyou so much Z and S Fabrics for a little present for myself.
I carefully removed the bow, and found these...

Gorgeous or what?  Most of these are from the Washington's Legacy range by Windham, from several months ago.
I purchased these fabrics for a particular quilt, but I need to get a little further along with a couple of others first.  Does anyone else see a quilt, think "I need to make that", and then start buying fabrics?  Unfortunately, I know these will need to sit for a while.  However, If I don't buy them now, they won't be around when I do want them, will they?
Well, that's my justification, anyway!   LOL.

Well, last night I headed up the highway a bit to meet up with a group of girlfriends for our regular 6pm 'till midnight sewing night.
Unusually for me, I actually got some sewing done.
These cute little hexagon flowers  are for a border on a quilt that's taking it's time getting finished.  But, these things can't be rushed!  I need to make about 10 more flowers, then about 150 more hexagons.

A couple more Dear Jane blocks, started and finished last night as well.
I obviously didn't talk enough.  LOL. 
I took all my hexies in this sweet little basket that I received for Christmas from a fellow stitcher.  Just the right size.

 And, everything packed into my stitching "briefcase"!  Perfect.

Last but not least, here's another of my Blind Man's Puzzle blocks.  I know I've put the corner blocks in the wrong spot, but can I live with them?  Probably not, unfortunately, so a little unpicking is on my horizon.

Friday Night Sew In...

Well, I felt very industrious Friday night as I joined in once again with Heidi and Bobbi  and many other stitchers from around the globe at Friday Night Sew In.
I had a few tasks lined up, to fill in the evening.
Firstly, I finished off a couple of Dear Jane blocks that I'd partly sewn.

Then, I filled in several hours stitching a block that's new to me.  Called Blind Man's Puzzle, I found a picture a couple of weeks ago whilst surfing websites.  Unfortunately, I committed the unforgivable act of forgetting to bookmark the blog that I found it on.  Don't you hate that?   Anyway, I love the pattern.

The centre square is a lovely red, the pic doesn't do it justice.
A fantastic flying geese sashing goes around each 15 " block.
Edit: just noticed that the hourglass blocks aren't orientated correctly.  Hmm,to change or not to change.
I'm also not too happy about the dark outer pieces of the block, may have to take them off and replace with something a little lighter.
Then to finish the night off, I did a little more applique on my Princess Feather border.

I have glue basted several pieces on, now just to finish stitching.
So, all in all a very productive night.

I've been a bit slow in keeping up with stitching my Dear Jane blocks recently.  I'm unable to attend my support group (monthly sewing afternoons) to keep up the momentum.  I do look at them often, and even fondle the fabric set aside for the blocks.
So, I decided to get some stitching done on them last Friday at my 6-midnight sewing group.  I've finished 7 blocks so far this year.  Oh, that sounds soooo bad, only 7 blocks in 7 months.
However, this quilt won't make it to the UFO pile,  it's slowly simmering away in the background.

I like to spend a day prepping several blocks ready to sew.  I only have 2 more blocks prepped.  Might spend a day tomorrow getting some more ready- surely that will get me back onto a quicker track.