Its November already?
Blogtoberfest is over...
Thank goodness!
Its been great. I've read loads of different blogs I might not have seen otherwise, I've really had to push myself with the regular blogging, and I've thoroughly enjoyed reading more regular posts from some of my favourite bloggers too! But its over now. Phew!
Yes, I did find it hard to post every other day. Really hard. I might have managed if my man was at sea, and I didn't want to sew, and if I didn't answer any comments... then I might have managed every other day all right. But then I'd really have had bugger all to talk about! And I think if there weren't the odd comment to reply to and reader to chat with I'd soon tire of blogging all together. So, lets just learn from blogtoberfest that I cant do blog posts quite that often! Although, I must say it was nice to do the odd one that wasn't just sewing, and even nicer that folk still read it... I might see if I can blog a wee bitty more often than once every 7-14 days in future though, if that's okay with you ;-)
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| Octobers sewing |
Due to the excuses reasons listed above, this has not been a very productive month for me sewing wise, and I do find that a bit depressing really. However, I cant tell you how much I enjoyed being part of the Japanese Scrap Bag Challenge (there's still 24hrs left if you haven't voted yet!), so a MASSIVE thank you to Sarah for organising such a fun challenge for us.
I have been sewing the past couple of days, but nothing to show for it yet. I'm still trying to get this right..
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| my star block design |
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| my other star block design... |
I haven't started the four strip pieced sections yet, so if you hate them and have a better suggestion, tell me now, quickly!
I'm linking up with Lynne for her fabulous Fresh Sewing Day so please pop over to her and have a look at what real quilters call a months work! There are some simply stunning mosaics there.
And once again, thank you so much for sticking with me through the Blogtoberfest Challenge!
xxx
I love your star blocks, very cool!
ReplyDeleteWoo hoo! Well done on your lovely blocks and all that blogging :)
ReplyDeleteLove your stars and lovely mosaic!
ReplyDeleteYou got loads more done than I did. The blocks look quite lovely. I'm hoping to take on paper piecing some day. A bottle of wine being consumed will probably shortly thereafter.
ReplyDeleteI don't think that's a bad month's work - those stars are fab, how are you going to construct the new one?
ReplyDeleteThe kaleidoscope starscare looking great. Um, question- the mosaic, bottom left, have we seen that before? I'm sure I would have remembered, (I've got a couple of quilts ith a dark red theme going on). Where did you blog about that one?
ReplyDeleteOh you did good with the blogging (more please!) and the making!
ReplyDeleteLoving to the look of Lolly's stars x
Thanks for blogging as much as you did. I for one love to read something about people other than sewing. It doesn't really matter what it is, it just reminds me than I talking to a real person, with an ordinary life, just like you. Great photos of Shetland.
ReplyDeleteLove the blogging non-sewing chat you did. And those star blocks are to die for. Absolutely amazing. Laura is going to love, love them!
ReplyDeleteThose star blocks look mighty complicated to me! You're a brave woman Sarah!
ReplyDeleteSar.... You are such a wonder woman. I loved the little extra glimpses into your life this month (love love love your rainbow lavvy!).
ReplyDeleteI'm so sorry youve had so much trouble with my blocks. Although you have chosen to do something completely unique and amazing, for which I thankyou xxx
I love the second one. 5 pointed stars are my favourite! If you think the strip pieced sections will be too much work and you want to be over and done with the blocks I would be happy with just white there. If not, go right ahead, I love them!!!
LJs stars look amazing! Can't wait to see the real thing! More blogs of any kind will be brill - and whenever you can manage them, cos they're so worth the wait! Jxo
ReplyDeleteYour mosaic looks so fresh and pretty! Love your stars - they are A-MAZING.
ReplyDeleteIt looks to me like you had a productive month!! Congrats on setting such a big goal and following through!! I'm impressed! All of your blocks (in the mosaic and your star blocks) are just lovely. And I totally love your game design for the Japanese Scrap Bag challenge. Good luck with those star blocks!
ReplyDeleteI'm a little sad it's over - I like your posts!
ReplyDeletehave i ever told you how your blog makes my day! you are so fun and it has been a blast getting to know you better! although, i too am glad blogtoberfest is over... i didn't post every day either... i lack follow through! ;) also, I love your star blocks! hope valley is honestly my favorite!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you got a lot done to me. Good luck beating those star blocks into submission!
ReplyDeleteI think you've done an amazing amount and then I remember all the blogging you've done as well and then I think you've done an incredible amount! Love the stars - they're going to be fabulous!!
ReplyDeleteI've loved reading your regular posts, I have to push myself to post too but it can be sew hard to find the time! Love love love those stars
ReplyDeleteyou done good girl, you done good ;-)
ReplyDeleteLove Star Sign & that other wind turbine sorta star :-)
Burlimey lady, that second star block looks impossible! Totally love it, hope it all comes together for you, I like the strips, but equally I'd like white there too to show of those little stars on the corners...sorry, no help am I!
ReplyDeleteBlog whenever you can, I say. I can't seem to do more than two posts a week, unless sewing stops completely...in which case, what do I talk about!? x
I enjoy blog posts with a little bit of life sprinkled in amongst the quilting! I can't keep up more than a couple of posts per week though, and usually fall back into 1 per week!
ReplyDeleteI wonder if anybody has tried audioboo, a system for voice blog posts... you could carry on quilting while speaking your update! lol
I'm catching up - loved your extra posts - I thought you'd keep going? Would love some more info on Shetland and really loved your photos of empty houses etc! Quality is what counts not quantity and you have that in heaps Sarah! Love LJ's stars!
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