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It's always nice to sew a pretty floral quilt for summer, and the Painting Flowers fabrics makes such a fresh summer quilt. The Painting Flowers collection is a limited edition, but the quilt pattern can work with any fabric. The simple quilt blocs makes a sort of organiced chaos patchwork and works well if you use
Orange Peel Quilt and Pattern Talking about “Slow Stitching “. I started this project quite a number of years ago now. Even though you may think it’s taken a long time, I rather like to think that this is a project created from time which would otherwise have been “lost”. Recently, you may recall … Continue reading Orange Peel Quilt and Pattern →
One of the delights of putting together the Midsummer Sampler block of the month programme was dreaming up all the little extras to include in the parcels. Sometimes it was a useful little notion to help make our blocks - a bias tape maker for Meadow Cottage; washi tape to help trim the Jug of Roses block - or a delicious trim to add to our blocks - ric-rac braid or lustrous embroidery threads. And then there were some 'just because' items. December's package included a fun little enamel badge t
I felt so good to have two quilts completed last month. Here is the Arkansas Crossroads Quilt in Liberty Tana Lawn (78" x 78"). I started this quilt last summer. It's a quick to make project but I was not able to work on it continuously, so it took a long time to finish. Luckily towards th
Our Kantha stitch quilt upcycles old textiles with vibrant embroidery and rich textures. Learn how to make Kantha quilt and help reduce waste with Gathered
B. J. hand appliquéd and hand quilted her blocks. Our instructions are for a speedier machine appliqué using fusible interfacing.
Do you have a list of quilts you plan to make? I sure do. It includes all of the quilt methods and patterns I'd like to try one day and for years now that list has included a triangle quilt. Just a little while ago I finally got my act together and managed to make one!
Liz Porter created this cheerful quilt using vintage prints and rickrack to frame the top.
Twin I-Spy Lattice Quilt Finished Size: 66x83" Fabric Requirements: 180 3"x6.5" I-Spy Squares 60 2"xWOF (width of fabric) sashing strips backing slightly larger than 67x84" batting slightly larger than 67x84" To begin, sew each I-spy fabric to the sashing strip with 1/4" SA (seam allowance). When the fabrics are all sewn onto sashing on one side, cut them apart and sew the other side with 1/4"SA. Once all 180 I-Spy fabrics have sashing on both sides, press them all with seams to the inside Next, trim all squares to 6"x6" Now it's time to lay out the quilt. To do this, separate the squares into 3 piles. One is for squares that must be laid out vertically, the next is for horizontal squares, and the third is for squares that can go either way. First, lay out the horizontal and vertical squares. You will have 12 squares across and 15 down. The layout is all according to preference - just make sure there are no areas that are all dark or light, or bright colors all in the same spot. Here's how I laid mine out. Now, pin squares together and sew strips. Press the seams to the solid color, and then sew strips together to complete your quilt top. Press the seams to alternating sides (left on one row, right on the next) Now that you have completed the quilt top, baste it to the batting and backing. I use spray baste, but you can pin if you would like. Quilt as desired. For this quilt, I meandered on the white. Bind and wash. Congratulations! If you're looking for all the I-Spy fabrics and binding fabric, please visit my Etsy shop. I'd be happy to help you create your very own I-Spy quilt top!
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Embrace the past with this collection of quilt patterns featuring 1930s reproduction fabrics. Whether you love classic blocks or want a modern design, these quilt patterns ensure your fabrics will shine.
The colour theme for my post this week began with a bowl of beautiful rosy red plums, kindly given to us by a friend who lives nearby...........of course i had to take some pictures of the fruits before i made them into a crumble............... .............and i used one of my large patchwork hexagon table mats in the photos too.......... .............the red kitchen mat is made the same way i made the pink summer table mats a while ago.... ..............the hexies are 2 inch ones (that is, each side of the hexagon measures 2 inches) so the finished mat is a generous size..............i backed it with fusible wadding (batting) and a layer of white felt and then hand quilted through the three layers round the hexie shapes............you could use blanket stitch round the edge if you wished, or machine quilt the mat instead.............. .............the fussy cut centre is from a novelty kitchen print that has been in my stash for a while....now that the weather has cooled down (a lot) i am baking a bit more again.......... ................the homemade cookie stamp was used on some simple but delicious shortcake biscuits which were served with strawberries and vanilla ice cream...............some other (red) things in my kitchen this week: a bunch of bright red radishes, my red and white greengate milk bottle, and a card from my sweet sister with one of my favourite dog images........... .................the red table mat being made is shown below, with a picture of the back as requested by one of my dear readers, after i made the earlier hexie mats.......you quilt the layers together and then trim away the backing as neatly as possible around the edge............. ...........we have visited some gorgeous late august gardens recently, and i hope to show more pictures of them soon, but for this post, here is one i took of some rosy red apples............. ..............in our own garden the white japanese anemones are flowering merrily.......... ...........i picked some for a posy with a spray of red geranium flowers.............. .............this little floral patchwork cushion is one i designed for crafts beautiful magazine and i have shown it here before......but now it is available to download from the crafts beautiful website here.....just look in the projects section for this and lots of other crafty inspiration.................. ...............bright posies from the cutting garden, to place around the house..........still a few sweetpeas left though not many now...........the few zinnias the snails left for me are a nice bright addition to the daisies and late pale pink roses............... ..........thank you so much for dropping in here to my little blog space to visit me, lovely readers...... and for your kind comments too, they are always such a pleasure to read............i wish you a wonderful week ahead with sunny days and happy crafty times.............back soon xxxxxxxxxx
Enjoy the Periwinkle digital pattern from Quilting Quickly Summer 2013 issue.
Our Kantha stitch quilt upcycles old textiles with vibrant embroidery and rich textures. Learn how to make Kantha quilt and help reduce waste with Gathered
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Det går framåt med min "Tilda-quilt"! Jag har sytt hexagons i enbart Tildatyger, The Summer Fair- och All That Is Spring tygserier, dova vin...
The Tetons are probably America's most easily recognized mountains, a row of peaks shaped like shark's teeth. (Note that the Tetons were named for their resemblance to something else, but that is because it was men, no doubt starved for female companionship, who did the naming.) Bounded by steep faults in the rock, the mountains rise sharply along the western edge of Wyoming's Jackson Hole valley. Teton sunset from Mormon Row Hikers who venture into Paintbrush, Cascade, Garnet, Avalanche, and Death Canyons, the main routes into Grand Teton National Park's back country, quickly find themselves amid enormous boulder fields with canyon walls towering up on both sides. Although some of the hikes are daunting, gaining thousands of feet of elevation over only a few miles, spectacular scenery and easy proximity to the road naturally draw many hikers. Hanging Canyon The west side of the range is a very different story. Most of the trailheads are miles beyond the highway, at the ends of poorly maintained gravel roads. The trails themselves tend to be much gentler, climbing open slopes that reflect the underlying westward dipping rocks. Along the trail towards Grizzly Creek Last month I spent five days on this gentle side of the Tetons as part of a geology field trip. Beginning at Coyote Meadows trailhead we hiked up Bitch Creek to the uppermost reaches of Grizzly Creek, just outside Grand Teton National Park (GTNP). It was a lovely spot, though thankfully it didn't live up to its name. No bears, grizzly or black. Our second camp, about five miles south of the first, was a greater challenge to reach as the trail crossed over two steep ridges and several times disappeared entirely in lush meadows. Picking it up again took sharp eyes and good map skills. The difficulty in finding the trail reflects just how little frequented this area is. Not counting a few people very close to the trailhead, I didn't see a single person outside of our group for the entire five days. Another advantage of being on the west side of the range is seeing dramatic sunsets over the plains of Idaho. But best of all are the enormous high meadows that, even in late summer, are filled with wildflowers. For an even tamer side to the Tetons, here is my now completed quilt made with vintage blocks that I acquired at a Jackson Hole garage sale years ago. I finished piecing it last summer, but waited until I was a little more sure of my skills with a long arm machine before attempting to quilt it. The blocks were foundation pieced (by hand and by machine) so the finished quilt has a little more heft to it than most quilts. As I mentioned last summer, I used vintage scraps to complete the blocks. The funny thing now is that I can't positively identify all of the pieces I added.
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I wondered exactly how many log cabin quilts I'd made this year, and this is what I found: ten smaller quilts, and eight twin-size quilts. ...
I recently pulled out my Liberty Stars paper-piecing project to add a few more rows of stars. I started this project 4 years ago during our special stay in England as a family. All of the stars are pieced with beautiful Liberty Lawn fabric. Here’s how it’s grown so far. I love the way Liberty...Read More
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Though the history regarding the symbolism of X’s and O’s at the end of a letter or note is long and contested, we have all probably used this familiar, affectionate closing in a letter or card to a loved one or been the recipient of such a signature. With Valentine’s Day just around the corner, there will be a lot of X’s and O’s everywhere. I’ve already seen it on a couple of mugs and […]
You may remember that I kitted up this little project a few weeks ago. I started working on it. I marked all the seam allowances during the downtime at our garage sale. Now I’ve nearly finished han…
Choose Seasonal Fabrics or Go Scrappy with This Quilt Pattern! Rich autumn colors make a cozy quilt you’ll enjoy using all year around. Easy four-patches make it a breeze to stitch together for even beginning quilters. A diagonal chain of white or cream threads through the overall design. The piano key border sets it off …
I’m a big fan of Gone With the Wind. Most people who know me, know that. So a few years back when I was invited to join a quilt swap of Civil War Reproduction 9 patches, entitled ‘A Q…
Last November I had the opportunity to speak to the St. Cloud Heritage Quilters. A woman named Jean Gilbertson brought this amazing quilt for show and tell that literally made my jaw drop...in the best way possible, of course! If I recall correctly, this is at least a queen size quilt. It was truly stunning. Each of the 4 patches finish around 2", so each individual square finishes at about an inch, I believe. I was foolish and asked the only question that came to mind, which was: "how long did it take you to make that?" (I should know better. Hahahaha!) No surprise that her response was: "a long time". After seeing this EPIC quilt, I knew I had to make something inspired by it....someday. After a mandatory three month waiting period, I STILL want to make it, so.... ...I pulled out some scraps and started sewing! I had a small bin of 1 1/2" squares that I had previously cut, so I was able to sit down and sew.....no prep needed. How fantastic!!! Of course I've already blown through my supply of pre-cut squares, but that means I'm making good progress! I made it a point to not overthink the fabric selection. I know that some day in the future I will look at some of these blocks and think, "what was I thinking", and other days I will think, "hey, those aren't bad at all". I waver back and forth, depending on the day, or my mood, I suppose. (Does that happen to anyone else???) The pieces are small, but not unmanageable. That's a good combo! (Quarter in the photo for scale.) There are a lot of things to love about this project: -There is only one seam in the center to match up. -Playing with fabric combinations within each block is a delight. -They are small, so you can get away with finger pressing the seams during the block construction. (I do press them with an iron once a bunch of blocks are finished.) -They are addictive. As I was sewing, I found that I kept telling myself, 'just one more'. -They are QUICK to make. -It's easy to check the block for accuracy with a 2 1/2" square. Did I mention that it's FUN sewing up scraps??? I'm having a blast! A friend asked me, "how many blocks do you need to make?" I think this is one case where it's better to NOT do the math quite yet. Why take all the fun out of it so soon? Hahaha! I decided to name my quilt "Lost in the Crowd", for a few reasons. One, because it would be really easy to camouflage ugly scraps and get away with it. Two, if you wanted to point out a favorite fabric to someone, good luck finding it! Rarely do I have a name for a quilt this early in the game, so that's pretty exciting! I think I'm going to go sew just a few more blocks now. :)
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Image Source: Homespun Bees Knees: Noun. the bee's knees pl (plural only) (idiomatic, colloquial) Something or someone excellent, surpassingly wonderful, or cool. In my opinion, Liberty of London tana lawn, is the bees knees, especially when combined with big stitch hand quilting. I love sewing with beautiful lawn fabrics, especially in the scrappy, "almost" kantha-like style. Using small pieces of these precious fabrics to create a panel, which I then baste to a layer of batting and stitch with Perle 8 or 12 weight Aurifil cotton thread. The texture is just delightful. My latest project in Homespun Magazine is called Along the Cobbled Path. I used a palette of mainly blue Liberty prints with some mustard intermingled for good measure. When it came to the quilting, I used a variety of 12 weight Aurifil cotton thread in colours that coordinate nicely with the fabrics. I use a hera marker to mark my lines, varying the width of the lines, anywhere between 1/4" to 3/8". This issue of Homespun Magazine is available to purchase from all newsagencies or online at https://www.universalshop.com.au You can see some of my previous projects in this style, right here: Liberty Table Runner Purple Liberty Cushion Pink Liberty Cushion Improv Kantha-Style Cushion Another Kanth-Style Cushion for Kelly
