Why use words?

My job is pretty hectic, a lot to do every day. You would think that my brain had enough to focus on?? And yet, ever so often an idea drops into my head while I am working. Boom! Just like that. This is one of my latest idea. We have lawyers at work, which goes on daily rounds to help us solve legal problems. If you want the lawyer to stop by your office, you hang up a sign at the door.



So, I have made a sign, spelling the Norwegian word for lawyer in a bit more pictorial way. Hm, this is a bit tricky to translate to those of you who doesn`t speak or read Norwegian. Hopefully you see the the fun of it. And yes, the first motif is that big thing that dangles under mrs. Cow. (I don`t know the English word for it, lol).

Have fun sewing!

Siv Hege

Two finishes

Today I have finished two projects. The first one is a baby comfort quilt. I have called it Fairies-in-my-garden Baby Quilt. (Yep, a long and somewhat pompous name). I have sewed a lot of good whishes into it, and hopefully a mum somewhere will pick this quilt for her little baby.





My other finish is a prize for the raffle we are having during our Jubilee Exhibition, taking place the 9th to 11th of April. It is a tea bag-holder. Easy to sew, but a little tricky to fit.



Have fun sewing!

Siv Hege

Winner!

My friend Kari (no blog) won the 3rd place in the open competition at the annual quilt meeting. The theme was Onesome, twosome, threesome.



Here is a close up of one of the panels.




Well done Kari!

Have fun sewing!

Siv Hege

Goodies!

The Norwegian Quilt Associations annual meeting is over, and I look forward to a good night sleep in my own bed. I am exhausted!! It has been great fun, and I have met a lot of wonderful people. I made myself a promise, that I wouldn`t go overboard with my purchases! Did I make it?? Hm, not really..........



I was thrilled when I found Cottage Garden Thread at Quiltegaarden. It is beautiful hand dyed thread from Australia.



I bought the pattern Garden Sampler to practice my needleturn applique. Leka has promised to teach me, she is a wizard when it comes to needleturn ( and everything else come to think of it). Come on Leka, Tromsø next year??



More lovely fabrics and pattern. I am planning to make a baby quilt in the near future.



I just had to buy this pattern from Bunny Hill Designs. I loved the delicate purple and green fabrics.




Finally something that didn`t cost money. The Buggy Barn book and the book on the right I won. I bought the Crowning Glories at a book sale. It costed the huge amount of 20 kroner (less than 5 US dollars).

Have fun sewing!

Siv Hege

Exhibition

Here are some of the wonderful quilts I saw, oozing through the exhibition today.














Have fun sewing!

Siv Hege

Good morning :)

A new day here at the annual quiltmeeting. The breakfast has been delivered at our door, and everybody is more or less awake.



Last night we met a legend within the japanese quilt tradition, Yoko Saito. She designes fabrics and patterns for Lecien, and has given out 25 (!!) books over the years. Good news to those of us that loves her patterns but can`t understand japanese - she is planning to release a book in English next year!!! She has two wonderful quilts to display here at the exhibition. I hope I am allowed to take pictures, so I can show you folks later.



The cute little make-up bag I won yesterday is made by this lady, Kari Melsom. She is a popular author and quilt teacher in Norway, and a huge source of inspiration.

Have fun sewing!

Siv Hege

NQF`s Annual Meeting

My day started 04 am, when my little Max (puppy) started to throw up next to my bed. I am thinking about changing his name to Hoover or something, this doggy eats EVERYTHING he comes over! I called the vet, and she don`t think there is anything seriously wrong.

My morning shower didn`t make my day either. Someone used up my shampoo, and did not tell me about it. I ended up using the kids shampoo, so now my hair smells like strawberry bubblegum!

Anyway, I am now blogging to you from the annual quilt meeting, and so far I am thrilled! I have allready won a book and a make-up bag, and spent a lot of money.




I am sleeping up there........


I have to run, see you all later :)

Have fun sewing!

Siv Hege