Friday, January 29, 2010
Land of the Free
Wednesday, January 27, 2010
New Quilt Books- New Projects
I love this little swirl! You can see more of her talent at this website.
Alright, Alright, I know I just showed you this book, but I had to show it again. What a wonderful treat to spend some time looking through it. I ordered mine through The Country Loft, but I know many online quilt shops are stocking it. Crazy quilts aren't new, and wool quilts aren't new, but this book puts the two together combined with some great folksy applique patterns and some charming stitches to come up with a new twist!
Here's a sneak peak at a few of the patterns and stitching ideas.
Saturday, January 23, 2010
Vicksburg BOM
It's a beautiful sunny day here for a change. It is really refreshing!!
Wednesday, January 20, 2010
Land of the Free
I've been working hard in the evenings trying to get Cheddar Cheese and Crackers quilted. I am quilting it like the original (maybe a wee bit tipsy looking) and the lines are 3/4" apart! It's a darn good thing the quiltlet isn't any larger. I'm almost ready to start on the cheddar squares. I was hoping to get it quilted before the weekend but I don't think it is going to happen.
I've put away my Dear Jane quilt for now but I made a little progress on the triangles so that is good.
As soon as I'm done with CC&C I'll be back to my Vicksburg BOM. The leaves are left and they should go pretty fast.
So, that's what I've been up to this week. Since it's down to the final 2 games I may have to watch some football this weekend so I can look a little smart for our Superbowl party! LOL
Have a great week!
Monday, January 18, 2010
Necessary Bundles
Primitive Pieces by Lynda. I'm not sure how "necessary" they are but they were sure fun to make!
I made a sample for me so I'd be familiar with the construction. The bag on the left opens at the top and fits a quilting book perfectly. The 3 cotton pieces are pockets on the front. I did the applique in wool.
That is a little sewing rollup on the right.
Here is the roll up opened. There is a pocket at the top and little pockets at the bottom right above the year.
Here are the two pattern/book bags I made for a shop sample. The little one will hold patterns and whatever else you might be toting along.
These were fun to make! If you have the pattern I suggest appliqueing before sewing the front and back together.
Friday, January 15, 2010
The Alzheimer's Art Quilt Initiative
I am the winning bidder on your AAQI quilt.
I just wanted to say a very big thanks for making this quilt which I know I am going to love when it arrives from the USA.
I am a quilter and former quilt shop owner . My husband Dick has suffered with early onset Dementia since the age of 52 and now at the age of 64 has been in a nursing home for the past 2 years.
It is a wonderful thing that people are acknowledging what a devastating illness Alzheimer's is. I have been robbed of my husband and those dreams we had for our retirement.
I am going to Paducah in the spring and hope to buy wool for some projects. It is not something that is popular or readily available here in the UK. Quilting has kept me sane when the rest of my life was falling apart.
Sunday, January 10, 2010
Are You Ready for Some Football?!
I got this top designed by Lynda finished! That's all I want to say about that!!
I'll have to do a bit of clean up then onto the next project for the quilt shop. I'm making a sample for myself first and I'm looking forward to it.
Because step 2 on the Cheddar Cheese quilt was easy, what do you think about me posting the final part earlier then Friday? I've already seen some quilt tops done!! I can't wait to see more. I'm hoping to get mine basted this week.