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Nordic Frost is a downloadable pattern. Downloads are sent immediately after purchase.Celebrate the northern climes with this icy throw, inspired by knitted sweaters and snowflakes. Nordic Frost is perfect for a cozy read by the fire or bundling up to watch the snow fall. Striped borders add a wool blanket vibe and anchor the central snowflake motif.inished size: 64″ x 80″Skill level: BeginnerDetailed instructions with illustrations for creating your own Nordic Frost Quilt are included in our original pattern. Please respect the copyright law. The artist has worked hard to create this work. If another copy is needed for a friend, another license needs to be purchased. Thank you for supporting the quilting community.
One Block Takes On Many Different Looks! Deep, rich colors are simply stunning in this inviting quilt. It’s so easy to imagine curling up with it during cold weather. Part of the quilt’s charm is that each block is different. Actually, every block is the same but they’re all colored differently. Variations in color and …
Pattern available here: SNOW CANYON PDF PATTERN. Hello! I am here after a long hiatus, only to probably have another long break after this post. Life is crazy with four kids, naturally. But the old…
This is Sandara's quilt. Fun quilt with fun fabric. I did the pattern Gilded by Ann Bright on it and used a variegated Rainbow-white and black thread. ~Jenny~
It seems like we can't get away from set in seams. This block involves quite a bit of that again. I explained set in seams in quite a bit of detail in B-9. Just follow along from the point after I cut the corner out (you obviously don't have to do this over here. Print or trace your block diagram (or at least the center bit) onto freezer paper. I did the whole block because I find that ironing freezer paper to the back of even non-foundation pieced sections helps reduce distortion of the fabric. Foundation piece the center section and trim the seams to exactly ¼". Cut out the other sections, remembering to add the 1/4" seam allowance all the way around each section. Attach the little side triangles to the foundation pieced section. Attach the first two side sections as in the photograph. The most important thing in assuring accuracy here, is to line up the ends of the seams properly. Mark the seam lines on the fabric (or use freezer paper as a guideline) and pay special attention to the ends of the seams (i.e. where you stop sewing). Attach the remaining two sections. Applique the little diamonds into position on the block using your favorite method. I used the freezer paper inside method I explained in block E-1. I find that it gives me the sharpest corners. My little diamonds are a little wonky, but I'm not changing it.
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My Lincoln quilt is on the road to the quilters! The pattern came from Barbara Brackman and so did some of the fabric. Please read about the quilt on her blog here. It has only been a little over a year since I won the pattern and fabric so I am right on my normal schedule! I opted to make my blocks 8" instead of 12, so I made a few more. My finished quilt size is approx 64x 72. I had some of this awesome Lincoln fabric from my friend Jill and couldn't think of a more appropriate quilt to use it on. And I added some homespuns, one which had this slice in it I noticed while ironing the completed backing. I used some fusible and the same fabric and fused it closed from the opposite side. I'm sending it off to Diane, Butterfly Threads Quilting to do baptist fans for me. I knew this quilt would need a simple all over pattern. I'll be adding this quilt to my "Reruns; Quilts Inspired by the Past" lecture!! I hope you all are having a terrific week.
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A snow day--stuck at home. The house is as clean as it is going to get. I have finished shoveling, finished all my correspondence. My studio alas is eight miles away--down the mountain. Tomorrow I will venture out and get some work done but today I get to explore the internet. A treat and a richness that normally I don't have time to enjoy. So let me put up a favorite image of my quilt moonlight and share some of my finds. Where to start--there is so much out there. I go first to Maureen Doallas's fabulous blog. She is a poet, a writer, a friend of many artists who has such a lust for life and the larger questions that are asked. Her blog is full of poems, questions, facts. For instance I read about what could be the world's smallest periodic table--what fun. Check it out here. http://writingwithoutpaper.blogspot.com/ As she says--quoting Mark Twain "When we remember we are all mad, the mysteries disappear and life stands explained." Isn't that wonderful? Of course she finds a lot of other fabulous blogs. For instance I can't resist reading about sun halos on Deborah Barlow's blog http://slowmuse.wordpress.com/2011/01/22/winter-light-parsed-or-not/ She is currently spending lots of time examining how we live--what a great question that is. There are lots of reviews of artists--especially older artists and she also has so many great links to other blogs. Can I resist the blog about Thriving in a Desert--aboriginal paintings from western Australia? Oh it is wonderful. http://thrivinginthedesert.blogspot.com/ Or there are the great architectural pictures on the Eyecandy blog. http://eyecandy-webcandy.blogspot.com/ At ColorChunks I find North Korean posters which are absolutely amazing. http://www.colorchunks.blogspot.com/ I could go on forever. But then I see the familiar name of Nancy Natale and her fabulous Art in the Studio blog. http://artinthestudio.blogspot.com/ Nancy is an artist making abstract paintings in encaustic, oil and water. It turns out she used to work across the river from my studio--I am sure I met her at the local deli at some point. Now she works in a town just south of me. It is a small world. Her work is wonderful too as is her new studio. And this reminds me to check out Joanne Mattera's blog and her Marketing Mondays. So much wonderful advice there. This time I was delighted to see she had a new post on the show Baby, It's Cold Outside at the Kenise Barnes Fine Art Gallery in Larchmont, NY. The pictures she provided were fabulous--there is such wonderful work in the show. Do check it out http://joannemattera.blogspot.com/2011/01/one-from-hearth.html What a treat. For more inspiration I loved the It's a Plane series of posts. So many different ways of thinking of planes and surfaces--my mind is spinning with potential quilts. http://joannemattera.blogspot.com/2011/01/its-plane-part-3-of-3.html Well it is almost time to work on dinner--I think I will make a lemon meringue pie. Yummy. But first I have to check out the new Google Art Project. http://www.googleartproject.com/ Have you been there yet--they have wonderful images of some of the art in museums from around the world as well as shots of the layouts of some of the museums themselves. Check out some of the work at the Museum Kampa in Prague--wonderful pieces. The Starry Night by Vincent VanGogh is at the MOMA Museum. You can enlarge whatever areas of the picture you want to really study the brush strokes. Looking at my moonlight quilt, I bet you can figure out why I like it. After browsing all the art displayed on the site--and there is a lot of it, you can then set up your own "art gallery" of your personal favorites. Which would you like to have? Which have you seen? I could (and probably will) spend hours here. What fun. Have you checked out these sites? What other blogs and web sites do you consider must visits? What can you add to my list? So much here. When will I have enough time to examine all of them?
The next stop on our Deco Pattern release train is my Ivory Deco quilt! In case you missed it, the Deco Quilt pattern is now available! If you haven't already read my initial blog post about the two-color Deco quilt that I made, be sure to check that out here. You'll find my inspiration, pattern sizes fabric requirements and other details about Deco. This particular Deco quilt was my second iteration of the design. While my first Deco used two colors, I always knew that I wanted to find a way to introduce more colors into the quilt. I began to experiment with how different fabric groupings within the quilt can change the overall appearance of the design. In my many hours of playing around with different combinations, I noticed that there were certain trends that I was gravitating towards. I think this is apparent in my mock-ups in the pattern and the different Deco quilts that I've created. Ultimately, I wanted the center of the quilt to radiate outward and have a
Kona Solid Snow Quilt Fabric Kaufman 100% cotton Fabric cut in one piece no matter how many yards purchased 1/4 yard purchases are always cut as a fat quarter, measuring 18" x 20" approximately, unless otherwise instructed to cut 9" x 42" approximately
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Hello!! Did you get snowed on, too!! I live in Northern Utah, so snow is just part of life during the winter months. I’ve seen a lot of people who don’t typically get snow, got a ton. I hope you’re safe and you have power.
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How do you sum up 4 years of quilting, fabric, raising kids, and life? Yeah, I haven't quite figured that out yet. So for now I'll just start here! Good heavens I am rusty and this writing thing. It will...
"With a corncob pipe and a button nose and two eyes made out of coal..." - Frosty the Snowman Good morning, Sweet Snow Friends and a very lovely Winter Thursday to you. Today's Mr. Snow block features the jolly old fella wearing a flat brimmed hat which is covered with snow and a spiffy snowflake scarf. It is called "With a Corncob Pipe" . Mr. Snow is busy smoking his pipe on this cold winter day. Doesn't he know that he could melt? He is living dangerously that is for sure. I colored Mr. Snow's hat and his scarf using the white and red crayons. I also gave him a little rosy cheek using the red crayon. So far I have shared: Block 1 Snowballs, Block 2 Winter Friends, Snow Mitten , Block 4 Waiting for Snow , Block 5 A Jolly Fellow , Block 6 Snow Quilter , Block 7 Snow Cream, Block 8 Decorating the Tree , Block 9 Sleighing, Block 10 Snow For Sale INSTRUCTION TIME ! Now remember , I am no expert, but am just sharing how I embroider mine. Please prepare your fabric, embroider in whatever manner that makes you happy. The number one rule is to always have FUN, FUN, FUN!!! INSTRUCTIONS 1. Cut your fabric to 8 1/2 "x 11 1/2" . This will be trimmed later. 2. Place the pattern between a light box or a window and center the design as best as possible. Trace the design onto your fabric using your favorite transfer fabric pen or pencil . 3. Embroider the design . I used a backstitch using 2 strands of DMC 498 on most of the design. A stemstitch would look quite lovely if you prefer. 4. I used a French Knot on Mr. Snow's eyes. You do not have to include the French Knot; you may want to add teeny beads for eyes . How cute would that be!!! 5. Press and trim to block size 7 1/2 x 10 1/2". If you color tint your blocks, remember to place a paper towel over the tinted area and heat set with the iron. The finished block size in the quilt will by 7" x 10" . ☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃ If you are interested in stitching this piece, just grab , the images. For printing tips, refer to the post Tips for Printing which has loads of tips from my sweet friends. ☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃ My little doodles are hand drawn so they are never perfect. One more block to go and then I will be ready to piece these blocks into a quilt. I can not wait for you to see the final block. I just love it! Well , Sweeties, I am off to plan an adventure. Yes, Mr. Pinker and I are still camping. Thank you for dropping by and taking time to see Mr. Snow . Have a beautiful day and ... As always... Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all Melisa There is a certain magic that comes from the very first snow. -Frosty the Snowman Warm Wishes and Snowman kisses! Hugs and Stitches!!! Dedicated to my sweet Baby sister, Amy . I love you, Amo. ❤ LINKS THAT MAY STRIKE YOUR FANCY. Frosty McChill SAL - This is a link to the 12 Frosty McChill Snoman blocks that I shared in 2021. 2022-Flurry & Flakes SAL This is a link to the Flurry & Flakes Snowman quilt. It includes 5 embroidery blocks. Sweeping Snowman Trifle - A small cross stitch that I created to use as a scissor fob. 2022- Everybody Loves A Parade- Well I Hope So- A Parade of Winter and Snowman Cross stitch and Doodles.
SNOWBIRD REPORT: Still no snow in the holler according to my daughter. Welcome, Sweet friends . I hope you are having a wonderful winter day. So what is the "Snowbird Report " in your neighborhood? Have you had any of the white fluffy stuff yet? My grandchildren are certainly dreaming of snow. They have 13 built in snow days that they sure would enjoy using if possible. Just maybe Mother Nature will oblige. I am so excited to share with you a simple stitch called "Dreaming of Snow" . A cute quick stitch perfect for winter or the Christmas season. I will be finishing this piece into a pin pillow. ☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃ If you are interested in stitching this piece, just grab , the images. For printing tips, refer to the post Tips for Printing which has loads of tips from my sweet friends. ☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃☃ Remember all of my designs are for personal use only. Please do not sell my designs, rename or rechart my designs for profit. Yes that has happened. 😔 I will keep this visit very short and sweet. I hope you enjoy your day and thank you for taking the time to visit my humble little spot in blogland. As always... Happy Stitching and Quilting, y'all Melisa When snow falls , nature listens. -Antoinette Van Kleeff Warm Wishes and Snowman kisses! Hugs and Stitches!!! Dedicated to my sweet Baby sister, Amy . I love you, Amo. ❤ Mr. Pinker and I are still roaming in the old camper . It is rare that we have service but when we do, I pop in to read the sweet comments and visit my blogging friends, but unfortunately I can not respond back until I return. Please forgive me.
