I’ve finished all 25 of the pinwheel star blocks for the baby quilt for my niece-to-be. I’m in a bit of a hurry – She is arriving in July, and my Sis tends to go into labor a bit early with her babies. Knowing what I time I have to sew at home, wedged in between my crazy schedule and other deadlines, I really want to get this top together this weekend while we are up at the cabin. At this
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I found myself with a bit of free time today, so I checked out my list of to-dos for quilting (there are a lot)... and decided I was in the mood for some improv curve play. I used a tutorial from Sew Take a Hike to start.
This fabric is for the Michael Miller MQG Challenge - Michael Miller generously supplied all participating Modern Quilt Guild members with fat eighths of their Petal Pinwheels line. It's springy and fits with many different solids. I'm also one to stretch a solid's color (as in: yes, this is close enough ...
I toiled up the hill on my bicycle, working my way around teenagers lolling on the curb with their legs and feet blocking the bike lane, and around the horde of moms and kids that were coming the other direction. Destination – the hotel at the top of the hill.
When I got there, it was the hotel of my dreams – luxurious, crystal chandeliers, a lounge for reading or chatting, velvet and leather everywhere, Persian rugs. And it was busy – staff and guests busily moving around, everybody with an apparent purpose.
I approached the registration desk and met Margaret, a delightful ...
read moreSundance has left the building; not to worry, it's all good! There are changes afoot at The Strawberry Patch, stay tuned for further updates. Sundance has served me faithfully and well for the last six years; I had the unique opportunity to sell her, locally, to a phenomenal sit-down quilter who is ready to take to her feet and expand her own quilting horizons, I am so happy for Laura. I hope
read moreSundance has left the building; not to worry, it's all good! There are changes afoot at The Strawberry Patch, stay tuned for further updates. Sundance has served me faithfully and well for the last six years; I had the unique opportunity to sell her, locally, to a phenomenal sit-down quilter who is ready to take to her feet and expand her own quilting horizons, I am so happy for Laura. I hope
read moreAs usual, we're with my parents-in-law at their holiday house near the beach for Easter. We're having a lovely, relaxed time. Of course, I brought plenty of quilting with me, and at the moment I'm appliqueing a new magazine project, so just a small peek here: These long strips are cut on the bias so I can curve them into shape. To avoid the iron erasing the marker, the first few I pinned on
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I've been sick all week with a nasty cold so no sewing going on or much of anything else except work and sleeping. The cats have enjoyed the extra napping time. Hope to be better soon.
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| Stella is always ready for an extra nap |
I'm still stuck on the Gossip in the Garden quilt. It's a fun project. Here's part of Block D:
I made myself a fun Sobretto Top (free pattern by Coletterie) for Easter.
Unfortunately, it was a little short on me so, I had to wear a tank top under it. I even received a tip to cut this top long. I only had a little bit of this Valerie Wells Novella voile leftover. I had to make do with just adding an inch to the hem. That wasn’t enough. Love that voile, SO pretty.
I am going to have to try this top out of some quilting cotton next…I have a lot of that on had 
I ...
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! Saturday's venue will be another class...the cover quilt from Fresh Family Traditions, "Kitchen Sink." If you live in the area, I would love to see you there!
Okay, so the first order of business for today is a redraw of 2 prizes that weren't claimed in the Q1 FAL last week, so here goes:
1. https://www.flickr.com/photos/allierae/ wins:
Our April meeting was a popular event with Marcia Ebner showing the members Wool Work. You can see how she held the members complete attention during her most interesting presentation!
Marcia gave tips on how to felt the wool from found clothing or other wool sources, then she showed us some of her wonderful work!
The shadow across the bottom is only from the light, her applique was beautiful!
Smaller pieces were intricately done, and she brought a lot to show and tell!
And still everyone was mesmerized!
Thank you Marcia for a fabulous show and tell, and all the ...
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I have everything ready to start painting. I am working on my kitchen table.
I put the pieces I painted on the kitchen island to dry overnight.
This is a piece of light weight silk. It has been painted previously and I just added some thermofax printing on top of it.
This is a piece of a heavier silk, a shantung. Most of the fabrics I will be showing you are not finished. I will be adding either more layers of paint or overdyeing them.
For this one I started with a piece of cotton print and used the wrong ...
read moreWelcome to Saturday Sparks 59! It's such a treat to visit everyones linkups each week. You all continue to amaze me with your willingness to share and inspire others. Now, onto the Fabulous Features from Saturday Sparks 58. Spring Inspired Captain Chair at Urban Patina. Crystal was inspired by the beauty of Spring and revived this Captains chair into a happy and
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