Making A Start.
Posted on May 24, 2011 | 5 Comments
I have started to put the blocks together. Still keeping it very simple.
Four blocks went back together to form the centre and then a white border. Another row of blocks went all the way around.
My plan is to add another white border and another row of blocks. I will then have used up the blocks. I will have to think about what comes next – another white border? or just leave it at that. I am happy to wait and see what it looks like first. Anything can happen.
9 Patch.
Posted on May 22, 2011 | 8 Comments
A while back I purchased some Califon fabric by Mark Lipinski. It has already been used in 2 other quilts here and here. I still like it and have a lot left so decided to use the charm packs to make the disappearing 9 patch blocks. I am not planning to put them into the standard layout for these blocks but still thought it was a good way to get a scrappy look.
All the blocks are sewn and cut again. I now have to see which layout I like best.
Red Bear.
Posted on May 19, 2011 | 12 Comments
I have decided to continue my red theme a little longer -don’t worry, it will eventually pass.
I am once again joining Melody who is hosting the Teddy Bear’s Picnic. You can meet the other picnicers over at The House On The Side Of The Hill.
This is a lovely little mohair bear named Merrin is just 5 inches tall and was given to me by a friend.
Red Bug Bites!
Posted on May 18, 2011 | 5 Comments
I think after working with so much red and white fabric, the colour choice has rubbed off with card making as well. When visiting a local scrapping shop last week I spotted some love red papers and couldn’t resist. I have been making an effort to re-stock my card supplies so here are the newest.
Blogger’s Quilt Festival.
Posted on May 13, 2011 | 120 Comments
I am once again joining in the Blogger’s Quilt Festival organised by Amy’s Creative Side. Thank you to Amy for giving us the opportunity to look at so many wonderful quilts. Link up to her site to see hundreds of amazing quilts on display.
This time I am displaying a work in progress. I would have loved to have had it finished but time beat me. And I know if I had rushed I would make mistakes. So here it is so far.
At this stage it already measures 50 x 50 inches. I had collected a lot of red and white patterned fabrics that I wanted to use in this type of quilt.
This is one of those quilts that has no pattern – it is just developing as it goes. I have had a lot of guidance from Sue at my LQS ( Sewing Connection).
I wanted to make a medallion quilt and needed a centre. This came by combining some different ideas from EQ.
I can’t say that needle turn is my favourite activity but I wanted to do it to have a neat finish.
I used flying geese to create a border and then the red and white stripe.
The centre was then turned so it sat en pointe and was squared up. I realised the corner triangles were far too bare so added a quarter of a dresden plate to each one.
The first border consists of 28 stars framed on each side by red shadow play.
I am going to build it out with one more border, this time with curves – possibly using the drunkard’s path idea. I will have to play with that idea for a bit.
But even at this stage I am very happy with how it looks.
Many thanks to Amy and all her sponsors for this wonderful opportunity to participate in the Blogger’s Quilt Festival.
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Bears At The Picnic.
Posted on May 12, 2011 | 5 Comments
This little bear came home to live with us after one of our sons spent some time in Canada kayaking and snow boarding. He is not a big bear but he does have his own character.
Our children used to find this book quite amusing, too. Gives new meaning to the saying ” a bear with a sore head”.
Lots of bears are gathering with Melody over at The House On The Side Of The Hill for today’s picnic. Take a visit to see who else is there.
Cards And Colours.
Posted on May 11, 2011 | 4 Comments
I am always fascinated by the difference colour can make in any craft activity. When I am making cards I like to use the same design and just change around the colours or the papers. These two cards have the same layout but look so totally different contrasting bold and subtle colours. I need to make a few more of these.
Bird Houses Finished.
Posted on May 10, 2011 | 3 Comments
This is not something new. It has been waiting very patiently for me to finish the quilting and the binding.
You would think that something this small should have been quickly off the list. But it kept being put to the back of that list.
Nothing fancy on the back. I am surprised to see the pin marks still showing up on the backing fabric.
Stitching Progress.
Posted on May 8, 2011 | 5 Comments
Happy Mother’s Day to all the Mums out there. Enjoy your special day!
I have been working on this embroidery from Leanne Beasley of Leanne’s House. I only have to add the 3 butterflies – needle turn applique.
And also making slow progress on the jacobean embroidery.
Cat Quilt.
Posted on May 7, 2011 | 5 Comments
Still working on this one. I added a final border and some more snail trails in the corners. Just need a little more time to sandwich this and quilt. One day.
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