July was a slow month.

July was always going to be a problem when it came to my sewing and knitting projects but in the end it was much slower than I'd hoped. 

My Chookshed stitchers challenge was to work on my English paper piecing quilt. I wanted to attach the whole red round. I have made progress, completing about half of the round. I'm happy with my progress and the flowers looks so pretty. I just love red and pink. I'm linking up with Dreamworthy Quilts for the end of month link up.

I did much better on the One monthly goal challenge. I completed all 6 triceratops blocks. I've already posted the photos so I'll just add my two favourites, purple and orange.

I took part in the 'Something smells fishy' blog hop by making a small wall hanging to go on the bedroom wall of a young friend who loves fish. I finished the quilt by using the facing method and this worked very well. I'm happy with the little quilt and so is its new owner. The facing or knife edge finishing was very easy to do and would be great for a quilt where the quilting goes all the way to the edge without a border,

I've made a lot of bunting and used up a lot of fabric. This was the amount I'd made when I last took a photo. I've added a good number since then.

I've also made  a lot of pom poms of all sizes. I've cleared a pile of left over yarns.  I've been using up the tapestry wool that belonged to John's Dad. I don't do tapestry any more so it is very pleasing to be able to put the yarn to good use. This is what I made over the last two days.

On the knitting front I completed the back of my jumper. I will be knitting the front next but I haven't started it yet, it's just too hot for knitting.

Katy asked me to make some seat cushions for their window seat. I've made the first one but I have two others to make. I was going to make a new dress to wear at Katy and Olly's wedding but I saw one I liked today, and after trying it on, I bought it. One thing less to worry about.

Looking back the month wasn't bad at all. Projects have been moved forward and I've enjoyed the time I've had for sewing. I wonder what August will hold? The month will get off to a great start on Friday when John and I are joined by his sister and friend on a trip to the NEC in Birmingham for the Festival of Quilts. I'm informed it is the largest quilt show in Europe. I really enjoyed it last year and I had a lot of photos to show. I must remember to recharge the batteries for my camera. It will be a long day but will be lots of fun.

Take care,

Lyndsey