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Friday, 4 January 2013

FMQ Friday with Leah Day

This week I have been super busy.  Usually everything sort of slows down over the holidays and new years, but every spare moment I have I spend FMQ.

Unfortunately I cant share too much about what I'm quilting, as this quilt I'm busy with is a birthday present, hopefully I don't give away too much from these pictures. 


I am trying my hand at several different FMQ designs.  I suppose its NOT wise to try out and 'practice' on a real quilt, but I'm really pushed for time, so I rely on instinct and of course to not go too far out of my comfort zone.


It cant be all work and no play, so my kids demand some 'play' time too, and what better way than to splash in the pool with them.  Summer wont last forever...

Ruben (age 13) & Kayleigh (20 months)



I am linking up to FMQ-friday-lets-get-quilting

Happy quilting.

13 comments:

  1. Stella Nemeth4 January 2013 at 19:56

    Around here we long for the weather that would allow some time at the pool. Your kids seem to be having a great time.

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    1. Marelize Ries4 January 2013 at 22:56

      Our summer days shoot up to 34 degrees Celsius on some days (93 degrees Fahrenheit). Sometimes its even worse taking the humidity into account. I always have to keep the sunblock close, especially with the little ones.

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  2. Sonia4 January 2013 at 20:55

    What a tantilizing peek of your FMQ - looks great. And oh how I envy you hot sunny days! x

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    1. Marelize Ries4 January 2013 at 22:58

      Thanks Sonia, I am at that point where I just want to get this quilt done, it took months of planning, I've never designed a quilt before, this was my 1st.

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  3. ChristaQuilts4 January 2013 at 21:14

    I really like your background filler in the cream areas. What great texture! Your birthday present recipient is going to be very lucky indeed!

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    1. Marelize Ries4 January 2013 at 22:59

      Thanks Christa, time is running out real fast and have to get it done real soon..

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  4. LAQuilts4 January 2013 at 22:39

    Love the texture. Can't wait to see the rest

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    1. Marelize Ries4 January 2013 at 22:59

      Thanks, I cant wait to share the finished quilt.

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  5. MalinisQuilts4 January 2013 at 23:17

    Your quilting looks awesome! Oh that must have been nice to swim with kids. They're adorable. It must be nice to have warm weather, its freezing here. We try to stay indoor these days :-).

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    1. Marelize Ries5 January 2013 at 22:33

      Thanks Malini. Although our summer heat is sometimes unbearable, I don't complain.. I really don't like winter.

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  6. San @ Made in Hem5 January 2013 at 10:19

    Wow, you're doing great! I'm new to FMQ and in awe of everything I see around blog-land... I can't wait to see you finsished quilt too! ♥

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    1. Marelize Ries5 January 2013 at 22:36

      Thank you San, with practice anything is possible...

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  7. grapes and hearts3 March 2013 at 11:35

    Wow, Marelize, your quilting looks uber great!
    And that nice weather and your lovely kids make me long for summer!!!

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