Hoppo Bumpo (n): A children's game. Played by folding one's arms and hopping on one leg. Aim is to bump opponents, so that they lose their balance. Last person standing wins.


May 20, 2010

My creative space



I am joining in with Thursday's My Creative Space at Kootoyoo.

I have been left in the lurch to my own devices for a couple of weeks while Mr Hoppo Bumpo enjoys a junket travels overseas on business - so what better pick-me-up than a new* project?

*Its best that no-one enquires - no matter how politely - about the status of various other new projects that have been started. If you do, I shall have to point and exclaim look over there! while running in the other direction.

Tomorrow afternoon I am cutting these prints up into 5" x 5" charm squares under the watchful eye of a craft buddy. The aim is to refashion a favourite vintage bed sheet (and a supporting cast of print purchases) into a quilt top.

I'm looking for a quick win here; nothing fancy. Especially after a number of previous false starts with quilts. The aim is to have the quilt finished and displayed as a couch throw rug before Mr Hoppo Bumpo's return.

In our house there is a direct correlation between soft furnishing proliferation and days spent on business trips. If Mr HB thinks there might also be cushions in the pipeline, maybe he will call off his trip in July.

Thank you very much Kirsty for hosting My Creative Space. Its great fun seeing what everyone is doing. To see who else is showing their creative space today (or to join in), head over here.
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21 comments:

  1. MichelleMay 20, 2010 at 9:52 PM

    Funny!!! Well, your *new* project is going to be lovely - the fabric is gorgeous.

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  2. AndiMay 20, 2010 at 10:11 PM

    I agree!! Gorgeous fabric.
    You can't go wrong!!

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  3. Buy DesignMay 20, 2010 at 10:33 PM

    Tee Hee My husband works away a lot which is how my little jewellery hobby got so out of hand.
    He came home one weekend to find 6 bracelets, 8 pairs of ear rings,7 pendants, several chokers... and suggested I find myself a craft fair.

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  4. CurlyPopsMay 20, 2010 at 10:34 PM

    You girls will have a wonderful time tomorrow I'm sure!

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  5. Stomper GirlMay 20, 2010 at 10:41 PM

    Good luck, if it all goes according to plan it will be a fabulous throw, judging by that fabric stack pictured.

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  6. posie blogs Jennie McClellandMay 20, 2010 at 10:59 PM

    How funny, my husband loathes cushions too. Actually i have seen my brothers go to sit down on beautifully styled lounges their wives have plumped, only to watch them toss all the cushions on the floor!! What is it with men & cushions, or it only when they can't lie down with cushion under neck, because they're in polite company??
    I'm on my own a lot, Army wife life etc, thus how my sewing started. I can sew my little heart out durind the day (children at school) or night (children asleep) & i go into my own little world, ahhhh, lovely. Happy quilting, love Posie

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  7. TaniaMay 20, 2010 at 11:41 PM

    I have a perfect, surefire July cancellation notion!

    Throw pillow whatsits for the bed. You know the ones - the cushion thingies you have to hurl on to the floor and out of the way of sleep every night? When the weekend rolls around, you get to lounge back on them while eating breakfast in bed, like last you did in 1997.

    You could threaten a veritable throwable MOUNTAIN.

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  8. teddybearswednesdayMay 21, 2010 at 7:45 AM

    Wow what gorgeous fabrics, I can't wait to see it when it's finished! xo

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  9. BellgirlMay 21, 2010 at 8:40 AM

    Niiice! Did you know about the vintage sheet FQ swap?

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  10. AnonymousMay 21, 2010 at 8:53 AM

    You are a 'fair' lady, Liesl.
    Mr bumpo, very lucky there is not countless soft furniture piled up everywhere!
    Project looks lovely!!

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  11. GypsyMay 21, 2010 at 9:01 AM

    Oh what lovely fabric! Now I'm doubly excited about coming over!

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  12. wendyMay 21, 2010 at 1:23 PM

    Hurrah for the quick win! (And for lovely bedsheets to repurpose...)

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  13. Baa-Me KniitsMay 21, 2010 at 1:24 PM

    I'm sure that your project will turn out beautifully, things always go well with a friend! I have lots of those new projects started and waiting to be finished as well ;-)

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  14. Cath @ chunkychookyMay 21, 2010 at 1:58 PM

    Chef is working nights at the moment and I hate it- cos I miss hanging out with him.... but there is more time for stitchin'.

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  15. MichelleMay 21, 2010 at 2:23 PM

    Ooh. Pretty, pretty fabrics!!

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  16. dillpickleMay 21, 2010 at 2:36 PM

    Let she who has no WIPs set to one side cast the first stone!! What? No stones being thrown? Oh, hang on, they're all coming back in my direction....

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  17. KirstyMay 21, 2010 at 3:19 PM

    I can't wait to see the finished(?) top. It will be gorgeous - I'm sure.

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  18. KarenMay 21, 2010 at 9:44 PM

    Given that your 'cheesy' friend has recently whipped up a quilt top in a day I would say you are in good hands!
    Craft as a substitute for men - hmmm - to be considered!

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  19. LeonieMay 21, 2010 at 10:28 PM

    While the cats away the mice will play :-)

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  20. SallyMay 21, 2010 at 11:50 PM

    Good luck with the quilt... and don't forget to shop online everyday he is away for therapy. So so important to keep up with your therapy sessions when your partner abandons your for a junket. Also serves to deter future trips ;)

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  21. BeckyMay 23, 2010 at 8:15 AM

    I have a pile of sheets waiting to be turned into something similar... They have been waiting awhile :(

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