Patchwork door stops

I have never done any proper patchwork or quilting before. I have been getting more and more interested lately in patchwork. So I borrowed some books from the library, to at least learn the basics of how all the different fabric pieces are sewn together (so neatly!)

So practicing my patchwork, I made another door stop this one for my mum and step-dad . It was great fun. I can now see how addictive patchworking is.

Look what my mum made

I think my mum is very clever, I am a little biased I guess, as she is my mum and I love her.

She knitted this gorgeous scarf for her Uncle (my Grandma's brother) as he has been sick much of this cold Melbourne winter. Grandma would have knitted him a scarf, but her arthritis is too painful for her to knit any more. It is a terrible shame, as Granny was a prolific knitter in her time.

Maybe one day, with more practice on my part, I will be able to knit other than in a straight line - I hope so!