Gremlins, spam and F2F Block Swap

First, though, I'll get the gremlins and spam out of the way. I had had no comments on my last two posts, which I found puzzling, as apart from having a loyal bunch of dedicated readers, my stats were showing lots of page views. Where was everybody?  I felt sure you weren't all fickle enough to go off and find more verdant blog pastures when I failed to show up for a while, so was relieved when  Chelle mentioned that perhaps Blogger was playing up, as she'd  left a comment but it hadn't shown up.  So after doing some investigating, not only did I find my 'email comments for moderation' ..... unticked, but there you all were, tucked up safe and sound with the trolls in Spam! So you've been released, and I've replied to all the comments on my last Carnival of Flowers post, and apologise for not doing so on the previous post. It just shows it's not a good idea to neglect your blog, because the gremlins get in and play.

So on to F2FBlock Swap, which stands for Foot Square Freestyle, a block swap dreamt up by Kate from Tales from Chiconia, where each participant chooses their colours, and month by month, we make our choice of 12 inch (foot square) block (freestyle). You can go here to the dedicated blog if you'd like to see the participants colour choices, the gallery of blocks made and sent already this year, or check out the blocks made in the two previous years. There's a few quilts too, beautiful quilts, that have been made from blocks received.

I have been Miss September in this year's swap, and chose any shade of blue with pops of blush pink for my colours. I have a predominantly blue lounge room, with an indigo blue sofa, and a dark blue and turquoise tv cabinet/bookcase, which incidentally, I picked up for $10 from the op shop, and painted.  I already have cushions in various shades of blue, with the contrast of blush/dusty pink to soften all that blue.  

There's also a very blank wall over the sofa, and I plan to make some of my blocks  into a wall quilt, and the rest will be for a lap quilt /throw.  

A black and white dog adds some drama and contrast! 

And in case you were wondering, this is my view from the chaise. Nice hey? 

Down to the river and out to the Border Ranges. On a clear day, Mt Warning is clearly visible. 

And I've been enjoying the arrival of the squishie parcels in the mail, from around the world.  

These arrived from Lynn in France, including one of her famous hedgehogs, which I was delighted to receive.

 Then Kathy's, from South Dakota, USA.

 These from Claire, also from France

 And closest to home, from Kate, in Mackay, Nth Queensland.

Lastly, so far, from Sue, in Washington State USA

Sue

I had asked for baskets and/or applique if anyone felt like doing these, and I'm really happy to have my hoped-for baskets, one from Kate with appliqued hexies. 

I have this partially finished one I made myself, but will wait now until the last lot arrive before I make anymore, so I can spread the colours out a bit if need be.

I'm currently working on blocks for Miss October'.....Moira.........who has asked for shades of brown....assorted golden, tan and dark, with accents of blue grey.  It's always an interesting challenge to stretch myself and work with colours I wouldn't usually choose.

till next time........