Completely Pinned Out!
Posted on August 31, 2011 | 17 Comments
I am completely pinned out in so many ways.
When I am ready to sandwich a quilt I set up a trestle table so I can lay out the quilts. I use a table because I am not too keen about crawling around the floor.
I work on the idea that if I have taken the trouble to put up the table I should make the best use of it. So I decided the pin 4 quilts! I must be crazy.
None of the quilts was too large – lap size through to single bed. But in the process I ran out of pins half way through the last one in the picture. So a quick trip for more to finish the task. And then I still used all of the new ones too.
It was great to get all of them done but my fingers sure are sore today.
This quilt is from one of the Moda Bake Shop patterns. Lots of lovely half square triangles.
I have started quilting this with straight lines – horizontal, vertical and diagonal -but staying mostly on the white fabric. That’s why the pins are only in the coloured sections of the quilt. For once I planned ahead with my pin placement.
So you know what I will be doing for the next few days – quilting four quilts!
Making Leaves.
Posted on August 28, 2011 | 14 Comments
I am currently working on a quilt designed by Leesa Chandler of Chandler’s Cottage. Leesa designed the gorgeous fabric, Under The Australian Sun.
The main blocks have gum leaves.
The leaves are made in two parts from a selection of green and brown fabrics. Strips of each colour are sewn together then a right and left side is cut from each for a leaf.
The next step involves stitching the leaf shape on to a background using bias strips. The leaves are quite large so I will be making a lot of bias strips. And there are 14 leaves on the quilt.
This is the time I really appreciate digital photography. On looking at this picture I am thinking that the fabric in the bias strips is too dark, so I think I will experiment with a few lighter colours. I will let you know what happens.
Many Thanks And A GO! Give Away.
Posted on August 26, 2011 | 3 Comments
All has returned to some sort of normal here after the craziness and fun of guest posting with Madame Samm.
I would like to say a very BIG thank you to all the wonderful people who visited my blog, became followers and left comments. I hope I have replied to all. I am now enjoying cruising around visiting many, many new to me blogs.
Thank you also to all the lovely people who left comments about my post over at Sew We Quilt. I have read through them and am hoping to visit many of those sites, too.
I have a very BIG hug and a special thank you for Madame Samm for inviting me to be a guest during her Wantobe Quilter’s Campaign. I am extremely thankful to you, Madame Samm!
A big thank you also to the sponsors who provided the prizes for my guest post – Free Spirit and Beam N Read. Lovely prizes!
The next bit of information is about a GO! give away.
You will need to visit the wonderful Joan over at Moose Stash Quilting.
The give away closes on Friday, September 2nd, so hurry on over.
And while you are there, have a look around at all her wonderful projects and tutorials. Joan makes so many wonderful things and I think she has a lot of fun doing it!!
Enjoy your visit.
A RED Letter Day.
Posted on August 23, 2011 | 110 Comments
Or should that be a RED quilt day.
Today I am having some fun doing the Tuesday Guest post at Sew We Quilt @ Stash Manicure. And I get to show you this finally finished quilt top.
Madame Samm is running a wonderful Wantobe Quilter’s Campaign. If you want to be in the draw for some great prizes, head over to Sew We Quilt for a look and join in the fun.
(The post won’t be up until Tues afternoon, Eastern Aust Time.)
Buttons and posts.
Posted on August 22, 2011 | 14 Comments
Just letting you know that I get to do a guest post on Tuesday (Canadian time) at Sew We Quilt @ Stash Manicure as part of the Wantobe Quilters Campaign.
Madame Samm has asked me to add a followers button so she can use that to check for her give away.
I have never bothered with it before but have added it now to help with the prizes.
Hop on board if you want to join in. And good luck.
Colour Play.
Posted on August 21, 2011 | 13 Comments
Nothing happening. I am being indulgent. Just me having a colour fix!
Tube Stripping.
Posted on August 19, 2011 | 7 Comments
I had watched this interesting tutorial from Missouri Quilt Co. about strip tubing and could not resist the temptation to try it.
I had a Flag Day Farm jelly roll at hand and had no other plans for it, so decided to give it a try. I treated this as my test run.
I also managed to add a border using the left over strips and a few scraps. I have 5 of the dark tan strips to use for binding.
This was incredibly quick and easy to make. I have learnt a few things from my test quilt that I can apply to the next one.
I had to be very careful where the small triangles met on the border as they tend to stretch as they are on the bias.
I also need to take care with the direction of pressing seams to avoid bulk.
I definitely want to try this one again and would use the idea from the tutorial of using alternating solid strips to make a larger quilt.
Enjoying The Net.
Posted on August 15, 2011 | 7 Comments
One of the things I thoroughly enjoy about the Internet, and blogs specifically, is that so many people are prepared to share their wonderful ideas.
This week I have have enjoyed making several items using tutorials from blogs.
The first one is the S’Mitten Quilt from Erin Russek on her blog One Piece at a Time. I had a trial run using blues and reds in the mittens. I like the end result so now I can make the rest of the blocks. Thank you Erin for a wonderful pattern.
Another blog with lots of ideas is Bugs and Fishes by Laura Howard. Laura had a wonderful tutorial for felt owls. Thank you, Laura.
Mine is complete and now just needs filling.
Another blog I regularly visit is The House On The Side Of The Hill. Melody often highlights some lovely tutorials for a variety of crafts – especially on the days for The Teddy Bear’s Picnic. Thank you, Melody.
There are so many ideas out there and definitely not enough time!
Bears In Boxes.
Posted on August 11, 2011 | 6 Comments
Another picnic day has arrived. Time to visit Melody at The House On The Side Of The Hill to join in the picnic.
I was searching for a particular fabric the other day when I found this piece covered in gorgeous bears. I have used it on several occasions but still have a good metre left to use when I find the right project.
I have also been hunting up some projects that need finishing. In the bear box I have a lovely bear pattern all cut out and waiting to go. This is beautiful fur and the colours are vibrant. I hope to have the bear and the tree ready for Christmas.
I do hope you can stay warm and cosy for the picnic today. Have a lovely time.
A Difference In A Day.
Posted on August 10, 2011 | 3 Comments
I am so pleased I had a bright sunny photo yesterday, because today is the exact opposite. Cold, cloudy and drizzly with rain. The good thing for us is that we are gradually filling those reservoirs again, and boy, do we need it after so many years of drought. It has been a very good Winter in that respect.
Now if you need a bit of cheering up on a miserable day, take a visit to Joan at MooseStash Quilting and read this post. I was joking with Joan about the extras I would like in a car for quilters and this is what she came up with. Enjoy a laugh!
I have been doing lots of chain piecing with little squares and rectangles using a jelly roll called The Caroler by Mary Engelbreit.
I am using a pattern called Country Garden Maze from an early copy of the Irish Quilting and Craft Magazine.
I think the pieces multiply in the dark when I am not looking. There seem to be so many! And this is just the first block.
I think it is one of those quilts that seems a little fiddly because it uses a lot of small pieces, but hopefully the end result is worth it.
Elaine, at Muddling Through, is working on another scrappy quilt that involves a lot of cutting and chain piecing too. Good luck, Elaine.
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