Would You Like To Build A Snowman?

I recently helped out a friend in trouble who was a bit swamped time wise.  She had started to paper piece an "Olaf" from the movie "Frozen" (which I am yet to see) but ran into trouble.  Being the paper piecing junkie that I am, I offered my help which she gladly accepted. 

 

The completed Olaf block

 

The fabrics were all chosen & supplied by Sharon.  They were dropped off together with some chocolate & Aurifil and I set to work.  This block is definitely rated at an advanced level, because some of the pieces are quite small. However, they are necessary to achieve the level of detail.  The completed block finished at 10.5" with seam allowance.  

 

Sharon collected Olaf last Friday and the following day I was pretty excited to see this post on Instagram, she had turned it into the most adorable cushion for her daughter.

 

 

If you would like to find out more about her cushion, please visit Sharon's blog post:

Would you like to build/sew your own snowman?  The pattern is a free digital download by Sew Much Mischief.

Mini "Norway" for Sharon

 

What do you give a quilting friend who loves Bonnie & Camille?  A Thimble Blossoms mini quilt made out of Bonnie & Camille fabric of course!  Last week I visitted my dear friend Sharon @lilabellelane and I surprised her with this little mini.

  

"Norway" mini by Thimble Blossoms made out of "Miss Kate" fabric

 

"Norway" mini by Thimble Blossoms made out of "Miss Kate" fabric



 

View Sharon's Blog Post here.

 

Whilst at her house I was able to view her Bonnie & Camille fabric collection - apart from all her yardage (not pictured), she has a jelly roll and layer cake in each fabric range.

 

Bonnie & Camille jelly rolls - she has one of every collection!

Her Bonnie & Camille folded layer cakes - also one of each collection.

 

I was also fortunate to view her La Passacaglia project in person although this photo just doesn't do it justice.  It has all been hand pieced by her (English Paper Piecing) and is made out of Tula Pink fabrics. 

 

 

Still a work in progress, Sharon's "La Passacaglia"

a close up of her double headed Tasmanian squirrels ;)

a close up of her racoons

 

 If you would like to see more photos of this masterpiece, type #lilabellelanelapassacaglia into your Instagram search.  Her work will just blow you away!