Rainy days

Are really good for finishing projects.  They also make you feel like a nice glass of red wine, as you metaphorically pat yourself on the back for a job well done.  What does a Hexy Lady drink in the way of reds?  Well this Yalumba Shiraz jumped into my trolley last week at First Choice.  Quite a modest price tag too ... I don't think it was my all time best drop, but it did make me smile.

 In the meantime, this weekend saw a completion of the top of my latest cot quilt.  I was playing with these HST and Tula Pink charm pack at Bowral, and Kim "kindly"suggested the smaler HST would be quite nice in the middle.  While I cursed her for the extra 48 x 2.75 inch HST I had to make, I do like the effect.  I think this might be what my mother would refer to as a "mod quilt".  I think it is a bit like some of Rita Hodge's quilts over at Red Pepper Quilts.  She has a thing going with HSTs, and I can see why now.  You can churn them out with a bit of chain piecing.

Liesl had also asked me if I had made the Divided Basket Pattern from Anna at Noodlehead.  SO after this rainy weekend I have.  Can I just tell you now that you probably don't need ALL the layers of fabric and stiffening I used.  Other than that, and a general reminder to read the pattern first and put the pattern pieces together before starting, I was impressed.  And as you can see it is already a home for my crochet project.  I will be making another one, without the pocket and with handles soon.

Hope you all had as productive a weekend, or if not a relaxing one.

Ciao.