Patchwork, het ziet er zo prachtig uit (vind ik ;-) ), maar het lijkt zo ingewikkeld en veel werk al die kleine vierkantjes. Valt best mee! Als je het maar nauwkeurig doet kan er eigenlijk weinig mis gaan. Hier wat Tips zodat je Patchwork Project gewoon goed lukt! Lees Verder >
I arrived at the class on Wednesday with my latest watercolour panel completed. I also took along the others I’d done as well as a folder of images I’d compiled from Pinterest to discus…
This week we’ll assemble the blocks into a quilt top. Follow the instructions on page 23 of Turnabout Patchwork. Simple quilts with a twist to assemble the quilt top. Assembling the quilt top This QAY
No existe un término en español para "crazy patchwork stitches" o "crazy quilt stitches". Así que he titulado este post "puntos de bordado para costuras de patchwork"; no es tan divertido, pero de eso se trata.
While shopping at the antique mall, one of the things I’ve been noticing re-surge more and more are Victorian Crazy Quilts and all of their lovely styles and forms. Since I cannot begin to to…
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When I was in Houston in 2016 my special exhibit was right across the aisle from the beautiful Millefiori exhibit with all the beautiful English paper pieced quilts inspired by Willyne Hammerstein and I became fascinated with English paper piecing. I did a few pieces out of fancy silks but then I began to wonder how
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Here are the last 3 blocks in my quilt guild's Block of the Month. These blocks make up the bottom row of the pattern, Jeni Baker's Half Square Triangle Sampler: Now I need to choose a background. I wanted to go with a colored fabric, rather than the white as shown in the pattern, and I thought I had found the perfect green: I put the first 9 blocks against the green background and lived with it for a while as I made the last 3 blocks. I began to think that although the green was a perfect match, it was overpowering the blocks. These blocks are only 6 inches, so the background has a bigger impact. I went back to the drawing board and found a lighter, less saturated green and tried again: It's a subtle difference, but I think the second choice helps the blocks stand out a little more. Here are the two fabrics side by side: And here are the 12 finished blocks, with the darker green background under the top 6 and the lighter green background under the bottom 6: This has been a lot of fun seeing how much variety can be achieved with just 16 Half Square Triangle blocks.
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Learn how to use baking paper as an aid for your free-motion quilting. Tutorial includes instructions on how to quilt a stylised flower motif suitable for square blocks. Free downloadable template provided.
The calendar says it’s January, but the temperature thinks we’re in the southern hemisphere. It was over 60 F here yesterday and today – not bad for Southern Ontario!! In fact, a couple of crocuses were blooming in our front garden. They are in for a big shock though as the temperatures are supposed to plummet at the beginning of the week. I’ve been working away on my Poinsettias de Noel and this is what it looks like now. That big area in the middle is going to have a pot of poinsettias in it. I cut them all out last night and will start to get them assembled hopefully tomorrow. There will be red sashing between the blocks and a black floral border – at least there will be when I get it done! I took a break from it today to get some charity quilts quilted. I managed to get 3 of them done and the binding sewn on, all ready to be hand stitched on Tuesday at our Cuddle Quilt Day. While I was in my longarm room, I took a look at all my tops waiting to be quilted. I must do something about that. If the backs would magically piece themselves they would get quilted a whole lot faster. Lee and I were talking about making a bucket list of quilts. We all have quilts that we want to make, but somehow something else comes along and some quilts always get put on the back burner. As I was looking through some of my pictures today, I came across this one. It’s called Circle of Hope and I ‘think’ I got the pattern from Keepsake a couple of years ago. It wouldn’t be difficult, so I need to JUST DO IT!! Another quilt on my bucket list is a Hunter’s Star. It’s not like I want to make a New York Beauty (although that would be nice too) so I need to get busy and start crossing things off my Quilting Bucket list – the list that I haven’t made yet The Golden Globes are on tonight and Jon Bon Jovi has been nominated in the Original Song category with “Not Running Anymore”. He’s up against some tough competition with Adele in the category. I like them both, so as long as one of them wins, I’ll be happy! I’m afraid I’ve had to put a verification code on my comments as I have been getting so much spam and it’s really annoying. It makes you wonder – do they really get any business from all those spam comment links?
When I was in Houston in 2016 my special exhibit was right across the aisle from the beautiful Millefiori exhibit with all the beautiful English paper pieced quilts inspired by Willyne Hammerstein and I became fascinated with English paper piecing. I did a few pieces out of fancy silks but then I began to wonder how
This exquisite pillow by French crazy-quilter Evy gives me double joy. As always, I’m captivated by the luxurious detail of seam treatments that incorporate beading and silk ribbon embroidery…
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The end of the year is coming fast, so I have been evaluating my Rainbow Scrap Challenge quilts to determine which I want to finish and which I want to carry into next year. One of the RSC quilts I have been working on is the simple color block quilt made with 2.5" squares. For October, I made a couple brown blocks. I knew I needed some red blocks - so I went ahead and finished up three from squares that I had already cut and were in my stash. A couple of yellow blocks were needed too. At this point, I knew I was pretty close to having enough blocks to finish the quilt. When I moved the blocks from my quilting studio to my sewing room, I knew I needed more green blocks so I went ahead and made a few of them. So here is what I have so far. I still need to sew up two more blocks and adjust the layout a bit. I think I need another dark blue and maybe a pink. Hmmm.....What do you think? ********************************************* It is now your turn to share what you are making with scraps. Here are the details for linking up: This linky party is for any scrappy project - It can be in-process or a finished piece. You can link up your blog post (not your homepage please) or Instagram photo from the past week that features your use of scraps. If you are linking to a blog post, I ask that you link back to my blog somewhere in your post. So if you are writing about scraps, just get into the habit of including a link as there will be a linky party available every week! If you are using Instagram, please use the hashtag #ohscrap. This is a party so remember to socialize and comment on the posts of others. Following my blog is not necessary but it sure would be great if you do! You are invited to the Inlinkz link party! Click here to enter Linking Up: Love Laugh Quilt (Monday Making) Em's ScrapBag (Moving it Forward) So Scrappy for RSC19
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Cathedral quilt blocks - a block it seems everyone tends to admire, with its complicated yet beautiful look. The block itself can be quite intimidating, for the seasoned or the new quilter.
From sewing to needlepoint to embroidery to quilting, Jo Avery learns everything she can and practices, building a large body of work.
Quelques petits cartons ici !!!!! des tissus japonais ;-) un peu d'imagination ....... Je les ai assemblé avec la méthode anglaise ! Voilà ce que ça donne : Je n'ai pas résisté à l'envie de les rebroder !!!! avec la lana bien sur ! le résultat final...
I’m so excited to finally present the tutorial for my High Tea Crochet Quilt! However, it’s still a work in progress. Right now it guides you through the sewing and crocheting of the sq…
Make Yours as Vivid or Subdued as You Like! We first saw this quilt a few months ago and shared it on our Facebook page. Not surprisingly, it was a big favorite, with many asking for the pattern. We’ve been looking off and on ever since for the pattern and had given up on it …
When I was in Houston in 2016 my special exhibit was right across the aisle from the beautiful Millefiori exhibit with all the beautiful English paper pieced quilts inspired by Willyne Hammerstein and I became fascinated with English paper piecing. I did a few pieces out of fancy silks but then I began to wonder how
Wondering how to make a tradtional Manx Quilt Block? Top US quilting blog, Diary of a Quilter, features their step by step guide. Click here now!!
I remember seeing a quilt by Kaffe Fassett where the sunlight shines through the fabric to give it a stained glass effect.
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I made a Colorwash of exclusively Kaffe Fassett fabrics many of which are early and out of print. It is not the Kaffe Collective which includes fabric by Brandon Mably and Philip Jacobs. It is exclusively Kaffe. This wallhanging is made from the kit of 2.5" squares that will be offered to students of Colorwash 360. I used one of the larger prints on the back and I thought the black Fern print was perfect for the binding. Are you interested in making a Colorwash wallhanging too? If you haven't heard, I have an Online Course launching on October 1, 2018 called 'COLORWASH 360'. You'll learn gradation from light to dark (value) as well as gradation from one color another...And, how to select fabrics that work best. 'COLORWASH 360' opens for pre-sale on September 1. Subscribers will receive 24 hours early access to sign up for the course and purchase the limited edition kits of pre-cut squares or larger blocks to cut multiple squares yourself. Both Batik and Kaffe Fassett Fabric kits will be available in limited quantities to students of COLORWASH 360 only. If you aren't an Exuberant Color subscriber for the mailing list....click here to subscribe.
This was my second trip to Mackinac Island, MI, to teach at the Grand Hotel’s Annual Needle Art Seminar, and I’m happy to report that this time the ferry didn’t have to dodge iceb…
Assemble a 6" fan block.
After a couple of weeks of being able to do nothing but hexies I desperately wanted to start a new quilt. I do have a large number of quilts to finish but I just had to do something new to blow ou…
Here is my version of the quilt made by Rebecca Davis in 1846and in the collection of the Metropolitan Museum of Art.Make one of your own using our English Paper Piecing Tutorial1" hexagons and this p
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I'm happy to share two projects I designed that are featured in Stitch Magazine, Summer 2013. You will find it on news stands now! The first is my set of Petal Nesting bowls. Each individual petal and the bottom of the bowl is machine stitched. The individual petals and the base of the bowl are hand stitched together. It is a great project to take on the go! The bowls sit on my work table and are the perfect place to put small sewing notions. They would also be lovely on a dressing table for displaying your jewelry. I used Denyse Schmidt's newest Shelburne Falls collection. I love this collection! The theme of the issue inspired me to design this maxi dress. I love maxi dresses for summer time because they are so easy to wear - I love to feel dressed up and comfortable at the same time : ) This dress would be equally as lovely without the front ruffle! The flower is removeable and would be a fun embellishment on a hand bag! In celebration of these projects I am hosting a give-away! Brenda at Pink Castle Fabrics has generously donated a FQ set of the Maple colorway of DS Shelburne Falls. Please leave a comment below and I will pick a winner on Saturday. The give-away will be open until Friday 11:59 pm. PST. Good luck!!!
For this week of Mini Quilt Mania I wanted to reinterpret a classic block. Courthouse Steps is a block that I have always found attractive, and I was wondering what would happen with the block if …
Transform your fabric scraps into beautiful new scrappy quilts by making string quilts. A tutorial from NewQuilters.com #stringquilts #stringquilttutorial
2017 QUILTS (19) The Tulip Quilt, December, 72x88" Rainbow Selvages, November, 60x72" Reading Rainbow, October, 66x86" Pink Charity Baby Quilt, October, 37x50" Pineapple Quilt, August, 60x80" Color Me, June, 51 x 68" Stars and Stripes, June, 57 x 72" Big Game Quilt, May, 62x75" Pastel Vintage Sheets Donation Baby Quilt, April, 42x42" Flower Market, April, 61x72" Beehive Donation Baby Quilt, April, 38x38" (approx) Scrap X+plosion, April, 60x72" Red Donation Baby Quilt, March, 42x38" Rainbow Dresdens, March, 76x76" Rainbow 16-Patches, March, 72”x81" Teal Disappearing 9-Patch, February, approx 68x76" Warm Improv, January, 62x82" Cool Improv, January, 72x72" Rainbow Rails, January, 72x81" 2016 QUILTS (15) Kitty Quilt #3, December, 52x72" “November Rain”, December, 67x83" Cozy Christmas, December, 58x71" Big Game, December, 62x74" Petals, November, 64x75" Magic Carpet, November, 75x89” Rainbow Scrap Sampler, November, 60x72" Kitty Quilt #2, October, 54x72" Kitty Quilt #1, October, 52x72” Aria, October, 86x103" Notting Hill Sampler, September, 58x72" Birds & Bees, April, 56x64" (Hoffman Panel) Cityscape, April, 48x54" Seeing Red, February, 60x76"" Valentine Quilt, January, 62x62" 2015 QUILTS (11) Rainbow Orbs, December, 80x96" Helen’s Garden, December, 68x84" Christmas Tree Wall Hanging, 24x35" I Spy Quilt, December, 45x45" Needlepoint Center Crazy Quilt, October, 30x31" Let it Bee Baby Quilt, September, 48x56” Emma’s Quilt, August, 39x46" What Cancer Cannot Do, August, 54x66" Pow-Wow, June, 55x68" Birch Trees, March, 58x72" The Artist’s HSTs, January, 55x70" QUILTS 2014 (5) (Only Center blocks shown of 12-block Crazy Quilt) Cream on Cream Wedding Commission Finished December 2014 Saltwater Wedding, November, 86x78" Disappearing 9-Patch Baby Quilt, May 2014 Bear’s Baby Quilt, March 2014 Jelly Roll Race Christmas Quilt, January 2014 2013 Quilts (2) Side Braid in “Indie”, January 2013, 60x78” Not shown: Baby Quilt made for DGS Gunner. 2012 Quilts (6) Apples for Lauren, December 2012 Who’s in the Forest for Remi, December 2012 Peak Hour for Hunter, November 2012 Space for Deacon, October 2012 London’s Kitty Quilt, September 2012 For Abbie, August 2012
Today the folks over at Martingale and Company sent me a copy of “English Paper Piecing: Fresh new Quilts from Bloom Creek” by Vicki Bellino to review. There are lots of fun projects i…
What could be more fun than making quilts? Making quilts with friends—and with quilting superstars Kim Diehl and Jo Morton by your side! The wait to share this book with you has been almost unbearab
I cannot believe I didn’t blog about this quilt! This quilt has such a story to tell. The piecer of this quilt – Lorna – had been bringing me quilts for a while. Lots of fab…
