http://www.sewwequilt.com/
I'm not up until Aug 5, but to anticipate the hop, while I finish my project(s?),
I'm reposting my still unquilted Winter White quilt:
It was inspired by one of Amanda Murphy's Modern Holiday quilts:
Saturday, July 27, 2013
HO HO HO blog hop
HO HO HO BLOG HOP starts July 31-Aug 9
http://www.sewwequilt.com/
I'm not up until Aug 5, but to anticipate the hop, while I finish my project(s?),
I'm reposting my still unquilted Winter White quilt:
It was inspired by one of Amanda Murphy's Modern Holiday quilts:
http://www.sewwequilt.com/
I'm not up until Aug 5, but to anticipate the hop, while I finish my project(s?),
I'm reposting my still unquilted Winter White quilt:
It was inspired by one of Amanda Murphy's Modern Holiday quilts:
Saturday, July 6, 2013
you can't make just one!
I love these free form quilts!
okay the grey WIP background is quilted.
It has to be pressed, then on to the foreground.
And the next one is started and put together.
Here is the progress:
It has one printed fabric in it, as well as batiks.
I think I will do a little stamp on the right side to darken the lights and lighten the darks, where they meet.
First I have to cut the weeds, er...grass!
and I need a couple of fall and holiday quilts for my exhibit in Septemeber, and some small pieces that maybe will sell[?].
okay the grey WIP background is quilted.
It has to be pressed, then on to the foreground.
And the next one is started and put together.
Here is the progress:
It has one printed fabric in it, as well as batiks.
I think I will do a little stamp on the right side to darken the lights and lighten the darks, where they meet.
First I have to cut the weeds, er...grass!
and I need a couple of fall and holiday quilts for my exhibit in Septemeber, and some small pieces that maybe will sell[?].
Sunday, June 30, 2013
2 finished and new WIP
The two Rayna Gillamn workshop quilts are finished.
See the previous post for pictures in progress.
I'really like the quilting on this one: the top and bottom are quilted vertically, and the center is quilted horizontally.
I'm not sure which direction this should hang.
And the WIP:
This is the background for a piece I've wanted to do for several years. I've changed my mind about how to construct it multiple times, but during the workshop, I decided I wanted a pieced backgroung. I'm still debating about how to construct the foreground, so it may take another 2 years! I hope not! It measures 36 x 42.
See the previous post for pictures in progress.
I'really like the quilting on this one: the top and bottom are quilted vertically, and the center is quilted horizontally.
I'm not sure which direction this should hang.
And the WIP:
This is the background for a piece I've wanted to do for several years. I've changed my mind about how to construct it multiple times, but during the workshop, I decided I wanted a pieced backgroung. I'm still debating about how to construct the foreground, so it may take another 2 years! I hope not! It measures 36 x 42.
Sunday, June 23, 2013
Rayna Gillman workshop
Aretraqeous quilters hosted a workshop with Rayna Gillman [http://studio78notes.blogspot.com/].
We had a blast!
I finished two small tops.
which became:
AND
which became:
More pictures will be up on our blog later today.
http://artrageousfibreart.blogspot.com/
And more photos on Lori's blog: http://talkischeapquilts.blogspot.com/2013/06/what-difference-day-makes.html
Washington waterfront:
across the street:
We had a blast!
I finished two small tops.
which became:
AND
More pictures will be up on our blog later today.
http://artrageousfibreart.blogspot.com/
And more photos on Lori's blog: http://talkischeapquilts.blogspot.com/2013/06/what-difference-day-makes.html
Washington waterfront:
across the street:
winner
congratulations to Sylvia at http://bunchberrystudio.blogspot.com/!
She is the winner of People and Portraits!
She is the winner of People and Portraits!
Sunday, June 9, 2013
Art Quilt Portfolio: People & Portraits; review and a giveaway
The second book in a series on Art Quilts:
Art Quilt Portfolio: People & Portraits features 21 artists with a detailed interview and multiple quilts, and shows work of another 120 artists in galleries by theme [happiness, contemplation, community, icons, family & friends, work, and play.
The book is a joy to hold as well as to read.
[The first book was Art Quilt Portfolio: The Natural World.]
Lark Crafts is giving away a copy of the book.
Leave a comment telling me if you've ever made a quilt featuring a person. I'll pick a winner on June 23rd.
Please make sure I am able to contact you by email!
other stops include:
June 3rd – Lark Kick Off!
June 5th – Sarah Ann Smith – http://www.sarahannsmith.com/weblog
June 6th – Maria Elkins – http://mariaelkins.com
June 7th – Laura Wasilowski – http://artfabrik.blogspot.com
June 9th – Katherine McNeese – http://blueheronquilts2.blogspot.com/
June 10th – Cheryl Sleboda – http://blog.muppin.com
June 11th – Linda McLaughlin – http://notesfromstudiob.blogspot.com/
June 12th – Kathy Nida – http://Kathynida.com
June 13th – Marilyn H. Wall – http://www.marilynhwall.blogspot.com
June 14th – Janice Paine Dawes – http://thedistoriatedquilter.blogspot.com/
June 16th – Pamela Price Klebaum – http://pamprice.blogspot.com
June 17th – Deborah Boschert – http://DeborahsJournal.blogspot.com
June 18th – Lisa Chin – http://somethingcleveraboutnothing.blogspot.com/
June 19th – Sue Bleiweiss – http://www.suebleiweiss.com/blog
June 20th – Leni Wiener – http://www.leniwiener.com
June 24th – Cheryl Lynch – http://www.CherylLynchQuilts.blogspot.com
June 25th – Lesley Riley – http://ArtistSuccess.com
June 26th – Stephanie Forsyth - http://thefibernation.blogspot.com
June 30th – Pat Kumich – http://patkumicich.blogspot.com
Art Quilt Portfolio: People & Portraits features 21 artists with a detailed interview and multiple quilts, and shows work of another 120 artists in galleries by theme [happiness, contemplation, community, icons, family & friends, work, and play.
The book is a joy to hold as well as to read.
[The first book was Art Quilt Portfolio: The Natural World.]
Lark Crafts is giving away a copy of the book.
Leave a comment telling me if you've ever made a quilt featuring a person. I'll pick a winner on June 23rd.
Please make sure I am able to contact you by email!
other stops include:
June 3rd – Lark Kick Off!
June 5th – Sarah Ann Smith – http://www.sarahannsmith.com/weblog
June 6th – Maria Elkins – http://mariaelkins.com
June 7th – Laura Wasilowski – http://artfabrik.blogspot.com
June 9th – Katherine McNeese – http://blueheronquilts2.blogspot.com/
June 10th – Cheryl Sleboda – http://blog.muppin.com
June 11th – Linda McLaughlin – http://notesfromstudiob.blogspot.com/
June 12th – Kathy Nida – http://Kathynida.com
June 13th – Marilyn H. Wall – http://www.marilynhwall.blogspot.com
June 14th – Janice Paine Dawes – http://thedistoriatedquilter.blogspot.com/
June 16th – Pamela Price Klebaum – http://pamprice.blogspot.com
June 17th – Deborah Boschert – http://DeborahsJournal.blogspot.com
June 18th – Lisa Chin – http://somethingcleveraboutnothing.blogspot.com/
June 19th – Sue Bleiweiss – http://www.suebleiweiss.com/blog
June 20th – Leni Wiener – http://www.leniwiener.com
June 24th – Cheryl Lynch – http://www.CherylLynchQuilts.blogspot.com
June 25th – Lesley Riley – http://ArtistSuccess.com
June 26th – Stephanie Forsyth - http://thefibernation.blogspot.com
June 30th – Pat Kumich – http://patkumicich.blogspot.com
Friday, June 7, 2013
Sunday, May 5, 2013
QAYG: quilt as you go
There are several methods to do QAYG.
Search and you will find lots of ideas, suggestions, photos, tutorials.
Here is my approach:
I quilted this improv Logcabin in three rows.
I stopped quilting about two inches from each side.
{But you could quilt all the way to the edge on one side: the "bottom' side.*}
Then, layer the two rows.
On the bottom row, all three layers of the quilt sandwich stay intact. On the top row, turn back the batting and backing, then stitch the top to the bottom row's three layers.
Next, trim away the excess batting and backing from row one.
[* Note: if you stitched all the way to the edge on row 1, the excess should be trimmed away before attaching row two.]
Spread the two rows flat, and trim the excess batting of row 2, so that the batting butts against the row 1 batting.
Fold under the excessive backing so that the edge overlaps the seam line where row 1+2 joined, I secured the loose edge with a small strip of fusible [MistyFuse@ is my prefered brand].
Turn the quilt back over and quilt the unquilted areas.
The back looks great!
Repeat this process as many times as needed.
My finished blocks were 16.5 inches. No trouble under the machine!
Links to other QAYG pages:
http://pinterest.com/pin/219198706835987463/
http://lilysquilts.blogspot.com/2011/04/quilt-as-you-go-joining-blocks.html
http://www.thequiltingedge.com/p/tutorials.html
...there are many, many more!
Search and you will find lots of ideas, suggestions, photos, tutorials.
Here is my approach:
I quilted this improv Logcabin in three rows.
I stopped quilting about two inches from each side.
{But you could quilt all the way to the edge on one side: the "bottom' side.*}
Then, layer the two rows.
On the bottom row, all three layers of the quilt sandwich stay intact. On the top row, turn back the batting and backing, then stitch the top to the bottom row's three layers.
Next, trim away the excess batting and backing from row one.
[* Note: if you stitched all the way to the edge on row 1, the excess should be trimmed away before attaching row two.]
Spread the two rows flat, and trim the excess batting of row 2, so that the batting butts against the row 1 batting.
Fold under the excessive backing so that the edge overlaps the seam line where row 1+2 joined, I secured the loose edge with a small strip of fusible [MistyFuse@ is my prefered brand].
Turn the quilt back over and quilt the unquilted areas.
The back looks great!
Repeat this process as many times as needed.
My finished blocks were 16.5 inches. No trouble under the machine!
Links to other QAYG pages:
http://pinterest.com/pin/219198706835987463/
http://lilysquilts.blogspot.com/2011/04/quilt-as-you-go-joining-blocks.html
http://www.thequiltingedge.com/p/tutorials.html
...there are many, many more!
It's May!!! What happened to April?
I don't know where April went..
of course even if it's 60"s windy, and raining there is yard work to do...
I've not taken any recent garden photos...
but here are a few quilt in progress photos:
Texas Teardrops; a quilt-along from the Quilting Lodge:
http://www.quiltinglodgeblog.com/p/texas-teardrops-quilt-along.html
I decreased the pattern size and used a layer cake of Snap Pop by Moda.
And I thought I was ready to bind my big Improv log cabin quilt, but I think I want to add another row.
I'm also working you a quilt as you go tutorial.
That is my Friend, Lori Richardson, owner of Cotton Fields Quilt shop In Washington, NC.
of course even if it's 60"s windy, and raining there is yard work to do...
I've not taken any recent garden photos...
but here are a few quilt in progress photos:
Texas Teardrops; a quilt-along from the Quilting Lodge:
http://www.quiltinglodgeblog.com/p/texas-teardrops-quilt-along.html
I decreased the pattern size and used a layer cake of Snap Pop by Moda.
And I thought I was ready to bind my big Improv log cabin quilt, but I think I want to add another row.
I'm also working you a quilt as you go tutorial.
That is my Friend, Lori Richardson, owner of Cotton Fields Quilt shop In Washington, NC.
Tuesday, March 26, 2013
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