350 Block Project- March's Report

This month total is 30 blocks.

More work on the Stash Bash projects. I finished Breezy Baskets off by sewing up the last  2 rows them joining the last 3 rows together with 2 borders, making it 7 for this one.

Some more work on Diamonds in the Breeze so for 14 more Windmill blocks and 14 diamond blocks. 5 rows sewn with 4 sashing strips and 2 borders for a total of 39.

The last eight Scrap Dance block finished. Now I have to sew all the blocks together and sewn into 5 rows, a total 13.

I also finished the last 8 blocks from February clue on the Scrap Dance Tango. Plus the 10 blocks for March are done. No Picture I swear I took the photos but I can't find them.

2 very large wonky blocks.

From Cotton Carnivale 2016 I have completed 2 octagon blocks, and a basket block.

Yes they are staples in my basket block. It is Leonie way of securing the basket to the background. I still need to remove them.

In the end I did all right for March with a total of 82.

Until next Time

Keep Stitching

Cynthia

Stash Bash Sewing Party

We had our first ever Stash Bash Sewing Party on Saturday. The workshop is based around one block that make four different quilts. The quilt  that everyone decided to make was the Catch Me if you Dare quilt which features on the cover of the booklet.

The pattern booklet and fabric pack are available at a special price until midnight Monday 14th March (Adelaide time). The pattern booklet is available in PDF format and Paper format. This way everyone is covered.

The Sewing Party went down a treat. Everyone was eager to learn and sew. That made my job easier.

I was really nervous about how the workshop was going to go but in the end it was a party with lots of fun. Lots of blocks were made. Mandy and Lisa completed their 72 blocks each and pieced together in their windmill blocks with Julie at 35 blocks getting her half way through her blocks. 

Julie's Block

Mandy's Block

Lisa's Block

Lisa and Julie are make theirs with the La Vie Boheme fabric pack and Mandy is using the Dazzling Blues fabric range which she has been looking for a special project, so she could cut into it. Now there is some Dazzling Blue fabrics left in store and I can make up some Stash Bash Sewing Party fabric packs up if everyone is interested. Just let me know. 

                                                       

Plus we even had some fun playing a few hands of Calendar Bingo after lunch. A customer favourite these days and there was prizes for the winners.

On Sunday I have the Diamonds in the Breeze quilt been made in the workshop. This is a slightly harder project, only in in the fact it has two blocks in it but still they are made from the same block but the fabrics are in different places in one block. Plus a lot more blocks to be made. Now this one hasn't been made yet, so I am looking forward to seeing this one come together.

I will try and take a few more photos today. I was too busy in Saturday workshop teaching and helping that taking photos didn't cross my mind but at least I did get a picture of their first completed windmill block.
I will run this workshop again later in the year so if you couldn't make this weekend workshops,  let me know what dates would suit and I will see if I can arrange another Stash Bash Sewing Party sooner than later.

Until Next Time 

Keep Stitching

Cynthia

Stash Bash Sewing Party Update #3

On Saturday our first Stash Bash Sewing Party is happening in store. Plus you can buy the pattern booklet and fabric pack online if you can't make one of the in store workshop. I will reschedule this workshop again a little later in the year for those who were interested but the dates did not suit this time. Fabric requirements can be found on this post if you just want to buy the pattern booklet and make your version. If you do I would love to see it via our Facebook page  
Today I want to share Project #3 The Breezy Basket Quilt. This is the hardest of the four projects in the booklet as there 2 blocks and the basket block has a left and right handed blocks to be made. It is still achievable but you have to take a little more care when piecing.

I am looking forward to Saturday workshop, everything is nearly ready. Just need to take care of morning/afternoon tea. Plus remember the shop is open on Saturday and Sunday if you want to pop in for some shopping. It is a long weekend here in South Australia so it is the perfect time to pay us a visit.

Until Next time

Keep Stitching

Cynthia

Stash Bash Sewing Party Update #2

We have 4 days left before our first ever Stash Bash Sewing Party happens. Hopefully by now you have seen the first Stash Bash Sewing Party project Catch me if you dare quilt. Today I would like to share another one of the quilts that features. It is the Breezy Basket Quilt. This one is a little more challenging than Catch me if you dare but very doable as both quilt feature the same block.

Quilt top finished. Thanks to Kate and Maureen who helped piecing this top.

Quilted and binding on ready for me to finish.

Also the Stash Bash Sewing Party booklet is now available to purchase and on special until the 14th March 2016. You can purchase it in PDF format or a paper copy plus the matching fabric pack is available, 3.75 metres of fabric in total. Visit Cynthia's Ark to purchase your today.

 Fabric pack featuring La Vie Boheme fabrics, currently $70 

Stash Bash Sewing Party Booklet #1 currently $13.50 (paper copy) $10.00 (PDF format)

Now there is still a few spots left for Sunday workshop in store if you are thinking about joining us. It is $45 10 am- 4pm and include morning/afternoon tea, Booklet with all 4 patterns in it, games and special in store discounts. Ring me to book your spot on 08 8527 2120 or book online at Cynthia's Ark. It will be a fun weekend.

Until Next Time

Keep Stitching

Cynthia