Knock, Knock, it’s just me popping in a saying hello to all my readers on the Bellaonline Quilting Site. Another busy week buzzes by. We’ve had our shade sail repaired at last, after the dreadful winds of ex-cyclone Oswald in January. Finally our pot plants and veggies have some shelter from the heat of the midday sun, and are looking very happy.

My darling put in a bird bath some months ago, and we’re now seeing birds having a bath nearly every day. It’s funny watching them – they first sit on the bough of a nearby tree and check that it’s safe. Then they fly to the edge and have a little drink. I guess they’re checking that it’s only water and it’s clean.

Then they throw themselves head long into the water over and over, sometimes up to 8 times. They really let their inhibitions go and seem to have a ball. I’ve even seen three birds having fun all at the same time. What a lovely waste of time that is!

Last Sunday I posted my article on calculating quilt backing fabric. Here’s the link: http://www.bellaonline.com/articles/art180154.asp

Here’s a link to the forum if you’re interested in joining us for a conversation: http://forums.bellaonline.com/ubbthreads.php?ubb=postlist&Board=43

And here’s a selection of links I’ve found for you this week. I hope you find something that is interesting for you.

http://www.makeit-loveit.com/2009/07/light-switch-cover.html this idea will brighten up your home

http://shwinandshwin.blogspot.com.au/2011/07/upholstered-cornice-box.html we call these pelmets in Australia – a good tutorial

http://www.joscountryjunction.com/a-disappearing-nine-patch-are-you-sure/ a great disappearing nine patch tutorial

http://mariaelkins.com/index.php/quilts/ wow! Some fantastic eye candy here.

http://www.stitchedincolor.com/2012/11/value-dance-quilt-tutorial-part-c.html I really like this tutorial – there are several parts to it, and it’s a very comprehensive set of instructions.

http://bloominworkshop.wordpress.com/2007/08/16/the-tip-jar/ how to join two pieces of batting for frugal quilting

http://www.make-it-do.com/sew-it/tips-for-sewing-at-your-kitchen-table/ not everyone has a sewing room – hints for sewing a the kitchen table

http://thesewingloftblog.com/2012/09/20/nsm-flower-pin-cushio/ a flower power pincushion.

Well, dear readers, I must away. I do hope this newsletter arrives at a convenient time and that you’ve had a browse through the links. Keep happy and well, and I’ll be back to say hello again next week. Till then,
Cheerio for now


Judie Bellingham, Quilting Editor
http://Quilting.bellaonline.com

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