Friday Night with Friends

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Last night I joined up with Cheryll and 33 other friends to enjoy a night of stitching.

I prepared a new applique block ready to stitch. Don't know what the finished piece will be yet......maybe a cushion or just a mini quilt, can always figure this out latter!


While looking in my stash for something suitable to make the flowers from I came across this piece and decided to use the flowers whole. As I went along I used some of the petals to make the smaller ones and the butterfly wings. Very happy with the outcome. It's a happy cat in the garden!


Although it was easy to put together I did do a lot of  Better Homes and Gardens watching so it probably took me longer than it should have to finish. 
Anyway,  I have the new Thor DVD to watch today so I can do the blanket stitch around the flowers and  the cat's and butterfly's features.

Hope everyone had a great night and thanks for stitching along with me.

Comments

  1. Jeanette8 March 2014 at 08:25

    Such a cute block. I love it. Hugs, xx.

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  2. Michelle Ridgway8 March 2014 at 08:58

    What a happy project...that kitty looks very happy in it's lovely garden.

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  3. Kim8 March 2014 at 13:50

    Very cute.

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  4. Helen 8 March 2014 at 14:50

    Oh so very cute !!!

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  5. Melanie8 March 2014 at 17:10

    So cute. I think it looks fabulous. x

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  6. barb's creations8 March 2014 at 20:38

    Love it! very fresh and spring like :) Barb.

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  7. barb's creations8 March 2014 at 20:38

    Love it! very fresh and spring like :) Barb.

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  8. Outback Craftaholic9 March 2014 at 00:21

    What a gorgeous block Heather. I've got a friend who would just love something like this as she is a mad cat enthusiast. Hope you managed to get more stitching done as planned today. Cheers, Tracy.

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  9. Cheryll9 March 2014 at 08:09

    Gorgeous!
    It was so nice to spend time together at FNwF... :)

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  10. Farm Gate Creations Incorporating Hummingbird Quilting9 March 2014 at 09:40

    Your appliqué looks very sweet and I just love the Thor movies, enjoy!

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  11. Barb9 March 2014 at 14:15

    Looks great Heather!
    Love those cheery and happy colors!!
    Barb :)

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  12. Anthea10 March 2014 at 02:45

    Very cheery work there Heather! Love all those flowers, reminds me of a cat I sometimes see in my neighbourhood... x

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  13. Narelle10 March 2014 at 08:39

    Such a sweet kitty enjoying the beautiful flower garden :)

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  14. Anonymous10 March 2014 at 22:07

    oh Heather this is so cute,well done.xx

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  15. Quilting Chemist (Danette)11 March 2014 at 08:36

    The the kitty looks so happy in the flowers. Like how you made the butterfly. My daughter and I also watched the new Thor while sewing.

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