Making progress

A stitch here, a stitch there...the good news is I am making some progress!

This fabric range is soooo delicious and fun to play with, I just adore the red and blue stitching it's fun and a little quirky.   I guess some of you have noticed the red shoes in the stitching on the last post...it's no surprise where the inspiration for those came from and anyway red shoes make you stitch faster - right?

As you can see...so many block and so little time....This is my Clover design wall, the little block pinned on an angle is an idea I am working on - just seeing how it looks.

I have been using my favorite DMC threads to stitch Scrumptious together and choosing which color threads to match the fabric choice is always fun - so much eye candy, it's almost like being in a lolly shop.

But while I sit and stitch in the evening there is one song I can't get out of my head.  Did you ever see the movie Chitty Chitty Bang Bang as a child? If you did you would remember the song "Truly Scrumptious your truly truly scrumptious"....your so lucky you can't hear me singing right now - it's not good.

I am working on block 3 tonight - it's missing from the wall as you can see and I am hoping to introduce you to Miss Evangeline soon...

Natalie X

Comments

[sharon]

Oh Natalie, I wish I could begin to draw half as good as you. That is one cute block. Can't wait to see more.

[Sue]

Hi Nat, Wow your quilt is progressing rapidly I just LOVE what you are doing .... fabric is scumptious!! Cant wait for the next installment. Cheers Sue

[Anne Heidi]

I love the look of this new project- and the Shangri La fabrics are to die for- I've used a jelly roll to make myself a nice little "couch quilt", now I wish I had saved it....

[Ethne]

Hi Natalie - WOW this project look to be fantastic - I thought it was just 4 panels, but no its 9 - where do you get the inspiration for each panel from:-0
and the imagination is in overdrive thinking about the 'features' that could go in the on point infills
Brilliant - can't wait for the next installment

[Bloom]

Hi Natalie. It is such a special treat to see the progress of this quilt as it is created. Thank you for sharing it with us. It is charming & whimsical & gorgeous, as usual. LOVE the babies in the pram. That theme surely needs developing into some designs suitable as baby gifts? Perhaps some patterns offering quick & easy gifts (feeling a little time-poor at present!). Shangri La is my absolute favourite fabric range at the moment. Congratulations on the progress - keep stitching!

[Lorraine]

Nat.....love the little square on the diagonal.....just adds that little "something" to the pattern...enjoying the journey with you as the blocks are revealed.

[Darlene Carroll]

Sweet Girl....

the progress on this quilt is ABSOLUTELY AMAZING & full of wonderful & COLOURFUL INSPIRATION!!! A work of HEart...

ps: love the little square on the diagonal... adds a break to the wonderful array of colour & eye candy.

Have another wonderful evening of stitching inspiration Nat!!

hugs
Darlene

[Patsy]

I love "good friends by your side" block. Are you using 2 threads/strains in your embroidery? Love the materials. Wonder if we'll be able to get them in the US?

[Capucine]

I am hurried to meet Miss Evangeline.... do you work every night like this ????? I like your chioice of fabrics !!!!

[Valerie]

Ooh, I've loved the pictures of your current project from the last few posts. You inspired me to go buy a Shangri-la jellyroll in anticipation for your finished pattern! :)

[Robin C]

I have just been reading your blog for a few weeks and find it interesting in this quilt that you have the blocks pieced before you start the embroidery. Do you do that all the time or just for this particular quilt?

[Darlene]

I have fallen head over heels in love with this new pattern, Natalie. I can hardly wait for you to have it ready for purchase! The fabric line is great with the girls!

[Juliann]

I love that movie and I know all the words to the song - it amazes my family when I burst into Bang, bang, chitty chitty bang bang ....
And I also love what you are doing with the quilt and fabric. The name fits is to a T!

[Linda]

These are so cute Natalie. I look forward to meeting your new girl.

[Caro]

Hi Natalie, how exciting! Your girls have such style and 'aplomb'! The 3 babies remind me of little Tintin's! I look forward to seeing the end product.
Caroline