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Finished quilt.

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I joined with  Temecula Quilt Company  in their Anniversary Quilt along. Each Friday there was a row of 5"  blocks  to complete. It was a quick and simple little quilt to make and I managed to use up lots of smaller pieces from my stash. I'm so pleased with the mix of colours. A little machine quilting and I have a cosy lap quilt to pop in my car. xox Angela.

White Rabbit and Vintage Linen

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I loved Maureens new rabbit pattern from Sweet Meadows Farm , he's a really well fed little chap. I bought the pattern and it arrived really quickly, Thank you Maureen, and I got started. I've had a piece of vintage wool flannel for a long time. I think it would have been be used to make warm underclothes in times gone by. Perfect for a White Rabbit.  She's got pearls for eyes and a pretty lace shawl pinned with a rose. Not like Maureen's picture on her pattern but I do think she's sweet. A friend very kindly gave me some lovely pieces of vintage linens and doilies. I decided to use them to create lovely gifts for ladies who stitch. What a lovely way to spend a rainy Sunday!!  This little set is made from linen place mats. I started with a needle case......  added a little heart pin cushion.......... then to complete the set, a pretty sewing roll with pockets inside. I've added lace from vintage handkerchiefs and some ha