OK, tried my hand at making fabric bowls. Really easy to do and a great way to use up the the last of a jelly roll( 2.5" strips) or scraps but can say they are not my thing. They are very easy to do but not sure what I would do with them or how many one person really needs...But I can say, yes I did that so I can check it off my list and add to my accomplishments in the category of I know how and could show others how.
What to do when an orphan owl block finds it way into your hand? One cannot send it back into the space it was hiding. So made a Welcome sign for the door from the garage into the house. This is the door most everyone uses anyway as no one really likes the steps up the "hill" to the front door even if there is a really great stair rail. But the owl now has a new place to hang out. And the wing and body of owl material was hanging out in my stash! Just enough of everything to do this project. Love when all aligns to the finish.
My Somewhere Over The Rainbow quilt hung in the North Texas Quilt Festival a few weeks ago. Original pattern that took shape from a medallion challenge a few years ago. The center of this quilt had been sitting for 2 years and I finally decided to envision something that fit the Director's Theme: Sing Your Song in Fabric. The music at the top is the opening "tune" for the song.
2021 has flown into space time it seems for me. A lot of travel and just not getting into the mood for blogging has taken my mind away. But it is post card exchange time for a couple of groups I belong to and they are always fun. I have been doing a few...
A project to complete a mini to have for the North Texas Quilt Festival for the mini quilt sale and the money to benefit the Fort Worth Modern Quilt Guild is underway. Pattern by Penny Layman book The Paper Pieced Home (2014). Lots of goodies in the pockets too. (Yes top ties are all same size just the way I had to hang on the uneven hooks)It was fun but darn those angles in paper piecing that sometimes no matter the planning it just does not cover when you flip so definitely a ripper as one of the pockets below..
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| Nice thead to quilt the red with |
Table topper for patio table done, MidCities Modern Guild President's Challenge to use charm pack fabric done (well does not really qualify because did not use a whole charm pack but I did finish off the pack left from another project of making post cards), using new binding fun learned at QuiltCon class Visible Binding Sewing with Heidi Parkes done. Texas themed topper with jean raw edge applique was quick, fun and just what I needed for an outdoor table topper. I like it.
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| Serged both sides of binding |
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| Sewing flat to back |
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| back in progess |
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| Running stitch on front using 12 weight thread, did not sew down serged edge |
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| The jean fabric is roughed up to fray a bit. This is a simple project just for fun |
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| Love the Texas fabric. Sets the right mood for fun and barbecue and a few brews too |
So that is it, nothing grand but DONE and I like it.
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| P.S. my go to for batting for table runners, mug rugs, etc. |
I was privileged to take a workshop with Jenny Haynes by zoom and learn all the tricks and tips on her Twice Cut Drunkards Path pattern. I love curves and I love to sew curves so this was fun and very satisfying to see come together. Who does not love a great workshop leader like Jenny Haynes. Her ability to make you feel she is right in the room with you and her professional camera set up are exquisite. I love everything about this pattern and the fun finish it gives. Jenny Haynes
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My color choice and fabric was to give an outer space vibe. I had all the fabric in my stash! I did not want to spend a lot in case I was totally terrible and this all went into the trash.
I made my own templates from freezer paper (she does sell super nice templates) and with all my applique experience those freezer paper templates worked for me just fine. NOTE: I did buy her templates after this finish because I look forward to making a lot more of her patterns with this. I also look forward to seeing how my Accuquilt drunkards path dies can be used to make different sizes. Looks like a lot of future fun experimenting with different ways to cut.
I quilted with straight lines on the ends that can hang off the table. I kept the movement by echo quilting the curved piecing and kept the thread colors simple and low visual. I like the way the movement was kept and the finished runner met my expectations.
Yes the binding is done and it looks like a great place for an out of this world meal.
I have a friend that is first time grandmother as both her sons had babies in the last few months. I want her to have a quilt for them when they come to visit her. Since there is a boy and a girls it is simple to make a Magic Nine Patch that is my go to for baby quilts. Simple pattern, easy to quilt and nice size. I also like to make a soft block to match. I always back a baby quilt with minky so it will be soft and cuddly.
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| Lazarus |
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| Izzabella |
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| My tag SEWMDTX |
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| Quilts are now at Grandmother's house ready for visitors |
Making a mini for the President's challenge for Mid Cities Modern Guild. Challenge is to use charm pack squares. I have a part of a charm pack Moda Fields of Blue I used to make Texas Postcards and some Texas fabric to fill in a bit with. I need a new table topper for the patio table and think this will be just the piece. I wanted denim jean and $7.00 later from Goodwill a nice pair of jeans gets cut up. Using Accuquilt cutter the orange peels were cut easily. Now working on lay out... The size is just right for my table and it will be an easy finish. Hmmm need to get this layout done.
March 1, 2021
Decided on the first lay out and got the piece together. I used SoloBright as the batting to have that protection for the patio table if a hot pan was put on it. The back is the same Texas material as the four squares around the center.
