Pattern testing fail!

Ok, so many of you probably saw that Jess has now released her fabulous Lucky Square pattern, and showed pictures of all the pattern testers awesome quilts? Yeah. Major fail on my part - I'm still making it, slowly but surely, but I didn't get to the finish line in time. Let's just say I need to be way more realisitic about my limitations and how much time I actually have to do sewing (again!! why don't I learn?) But as of last night, I have a lovely stack of 64 squares, and just need to make sashing and put it together.

Apart from that I've been busily getting my shiz organised for the Sashiko tutorial I'm doing in a couple of weeks. That's right - I'm not leaving it to the last minute (pick yourself up off the floor now ;o) ) I may also be just a teeny bit addicted to Sashiko...

I'm also trying to get these done before the flood of quilts and quilt tops arrive for the Bush Fire Appeal. I'm astonished at the response - I think we might come very close to having a quilt for every child, which makes me smile (and cry) every time I think about it. The first couple I'm donating should be sent off to their new homes very soon :o)