Wednesday, 8 February 2012

What’s On Your Workdesk Wednesday? #140

The short answer is, “Not much!” Well not much in the way of actual projects anyway. My desk is just not big enough when I am sewing and I have to resort to the kitchen table and my big cutting mat on the lounge floor.

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I’ve been brave and unfurled that lovely jelly roll. It was looking a bit dishevelled, which is why I got it for £15, rather than the usual price, which would be almost double that.

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All the strips have been ironed and I’m in the process of trimming off the frayed edges, ready to cut the pieces for my quilt top. I’ve decided on a pattern now, but it’s in a book I borrowed from the library and somebody has requested it. How dare they?! I’ve ordered my own copy now and I can crack on as soon as it arrives.

The desks are multiplying each week and I just can’t get round them all any more. I have a core of regulars that I visit each week and I also try to get to a few extra desks, which I pick at random. So if I haven’t visited you for a while, I’ll be turning up again before long. Go and say hello over at Julia’s, if you fancy sharing yours.

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22 comments:

  1. Karen8 February 2012 at 16:42

    Those fabrics are so pretty, lots of lovely colours and patterns :)

    Have a great WOYWW and a fab week, Luv Karen #90

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  2. Sian8 February 2012 at 16:53

    I'm always happy when I hear of someone else who likes to spread out on the floor! (Just as long as there is no ironing on the floor..tried that once as a student. Melted the carpet..)

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  3. Sandra8 February 2012 at 17:17

    How dare they order the book you've got ... people have no idea, do they :lol: ... I will say these are the most gorgeous colours of fabrics Fi.

    Are we going to see a picture of the quilt you've chosen to make?

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  4. Twiglet8 February 2012 at 18:28

    Gorgeous little fabric strips - will love to see what you make with it. x jo

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  5. Mary Ann Tate8 February 2012 at 18:55

    Lovely fabric...I haven't managed to visit all the desks yet either...just too many:)

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  6. Lisa-Jane8 February 2012 at 20:45

    I do a similar thing with the desks too! Seeing that jelly roll opened up and all that lovely fabric and I am itching to get stitching again!

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  7. Lunch Lady Jan8 February 2012 at 20:46

    Gorgeous fabrics - what a lovely selection. You've got so much more patience than me to tackle a project like that!
    It's going to be fab :)
    Hugs, LLJ #56 xx

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  8. Wendy8 February 2012 at 21:00

    Wonderful material, can't wait to see what you create with them.

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  9. Gwen8 February 2012 at 21:01

    The jelly roll is fab...full of gorgeous colours. I must be a little sad as I like the frayed edges...have fun with your quilt...I can't wait to see it so I hope you post up a picture.
    xx 160

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  10. Anne-marie8 February 2012 at 21:40

    Those fabrics are gorgeous look forward to seeing what you make, have a fab week
    Anne-marie x no 141

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  11. Maggie's Crafts8 February 2012 at 22:14

    Great fabrics!

    Thank you for sharing. :)

    Maggie xx
    #178

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  12. SandeeNC9 February 2012 at 00:06

    All that talk about ironing and cutting frayed edges just wear me out! lol Can't wait to see your continued progress! Waving Hi from the hills of North Carolina :)

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  13. Michele's Scrapy Creations9 February 2012 at 17:46

    love your fabrics--can't wait to see the finish product.. thanks for peek

    michele x153

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  14. CraftygasheadZo9 February 2012 at 18:07

    The fabric is lovely. Thanks for sharing & enjoy this week's WOYWW. I've been nosing at lots of desks in my attempt to visit everyone. Zo xx 83

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  15. 505whimsygirl9 February 2012 at 19:57

    Oh, I'm loving all the fabric!! At first I thought it was papers and then when I read "jelly roll" I knew. I've seen these at JoAnn's and since I don't sew I just look and love but don't purchase. Now I know what I can do with them -- make roses!! They are probably cut the right width already.....

    Happy WOYWW
    Kay
    #129

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  16. Danielle9 February 2012 at 23:49

    Pretty fabric! Hope you get your book in soon. Have fun making your quilt! dani13

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  17. Lisa10 February 2012 at 05:08

    beautiful fabric good luck with finishing it.

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  18. alexa10 February 2012 at 09:25

    Such lovely fabric - just scrummy! Good luck in the making ... You will let us see, won't you?

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  19. Sarah10 February 2012 at 17:04

    That roll is just gorgeous on it's own - love the look of fabrics and designs like these! Thanks for letting us look in and peek at your desk... Sarah at 7...

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  20. Julia Dunnit10 February 2012 at 18:36

    Wow, I often pick up and moon over the possibilities of a jelly roll ( I don't sew quilt!!), I think the prices are steep to remind fools like me that buying one doesn't mean it'll get a useful life!! Can't wait to se your quilt top now, the fabric is just lovely.

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  21. Angie10 February 2012 at 23:22

    I agree ...there are too many to get round ...I have a core group I always visit ...I always visit those that drop by my place ...and then if I have time I drop by a few more but always finish on a Friday evening ...late.
    Fantastic bargain jelly rolls... looking forward to seeing the quilt ...one day lol xx

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  22. Bridget Larsen14 February 2012 at 19:23

    I take my hat off to quilters,I cant quilt to save my life, hope you get to share with us every week the progress
    Bridget #51

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