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Odds & Ends from Becca's Crazy Projects

I haven't been sewing as much in the last week or two. I have done some art, like this collection of heart-shaped balloons.

I painted the background on this rock that I painted a heart on more than a year ago.

I took a walk by the pond and saw these turtles stacked up in the sunshine.

And I bought a box of So Fine thread from Superior threads to replace colors I had used up. What have you been up to?

added by Becca 3 weeks, 1 day ago. under 2025 , adventure , art , nature , paint , painted rocks , painting , superior threads , thread

Textile exhibits in Toronto from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

It's funny how we learn things from our parents, and what we learn is to be the OPPOSITE of what they are! My mom is overweight, and I vowed very early on not to let myself go. She had loads of knickknacks, and I've tried hard not to let my house become like hers. I didn't quite make that one, but I'm overcoming it in spades. Her personality? Yes—I'm the complete opposite of my mother.

If you read Elle's comment from yesterday, it sounds like she did the same thing. But as she ...

added by Elaine 7 months, 3 weeks ago. under adventure , ago , red cross quilts , rom , toronto

Travel from Becca's Crazy Projects

Last weekend we traveled to Morristown, NJ, to participate in Metatopia 2023. We played new games with new friends, attended seminars about machine learning systems and listened to the flesh and bone artists this technology aims to put out of business.

There was also so much food. We went to Pierogies House for dinner.

I walked in the nearby park.

We had more delicious food. The chicken sliders - with house-made chips - were a fun lunchtime treat from The Horseshoe Tavern.

And more walking in the park.

added by Becca 1 year, 7 months ago. under 2023 , adventure , board games , food , game , gaming , travel

Binding the DWR from Becca's Crazy Projects

It has been months since I quilted the Double Wedding Ring quilt. More than six months.

I thought this striped fabric would be the perfect binding.

I grabbed my Magical Rainbow of Binding cheat-sheet from the Geeky Bobbin. This wonderful chart (just sign up for the Geeky Bobbin's newsletter) is free and wonderful.

It helps you calculate the number of strips you need to bind your quilt. I needed nine for my quilt.

I love a stripy binding. I accordion fold my binding so it is easy to store and attach. Curious about how I attach my binding? You ...

added by Becca 1 year, 10 months ago. under 2023 , adventure , design , project , projects , quilt , quilter , sew my stash , templates , wedding

Frolic Mystery Quilt Finish! from Becca's Crazy Projects

It's been more than year since I quilted my version of Bonnie Hunter's Mystery Quilt Frolic. I decided it was time to get it bound.

Applying binding to large quilts is a wrestling match. I attach the binding to the back of the quilt so I can machine finish it from the top.

If you want to learn more about how I mark my binding for joining the ends, or other quilt binding tips, I have a page (linked on the sidebar) where you can find my machine finished binding tips.

My way is not the only way ...

added by Becca 2 years, 1 month ago. under 2023 , adventure , crazy , design , flying geese , frolic , hst , mystery , project , projects , quilt , quilter , quiltville , tool , tool tip

Brown Bag Mystery from Becca's Crazy Projects

When I saw that Kelly at The Scrappy Apple was participating in the the 2023 Brown Bag Mystery I had to jump in. I looked at their selection of fabrics and grabbed this fun Halloween print. Mystery quilts are always an adventure. Follow along as I work through this mystery beginning in March. There are many quilt shops participating in the event so do some searching around and support small business.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Creative Grid s 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle Fiskars Rotary Cutter

Creative Grids 4.5" x 12.5" Rectangle Quilting Ruler

Creative ...

added by Becca 2 years, 4 months ago. under 2023 , adventure , mystery , quilt , quilter , shopping

Double Wedding Ring from Becca's Crazy Projects

It has been months since I worked on this quilt. I picked up the backing a couple months ago but hadn't gotten around to quilting. I decided it was time to make some progress. I designed the label using my embroidery design software. I like to embroider the label directly onto the backing fabric.

I used my new roll of Hobbs Heirloom 80/20 Cotton Blend batting. I'm happy I decided to try this batting. It's great! I like the definition it gives the quilting.

I chose a dark gray thread.

Loaded and got quilting.

The quilting ...

added by Becca 2 years, 5 months ago. under 2023 , adventure , design , project , projects , quilt , quilter , sew my stash , templates , wedding

Summer Travels from Becca's Crazy Projects

We stopped at the World Center for Birds of Prey in Boise, Idaho.

I didn't take many photos. This is the Harpy Eagle. You don't get the size of this amazing raptor in photos. We also got to see the American Kestrel up close as part of their regular presentation.

This art piece was too great to not capture. This piece used the sculpted rattlesnake to support the bird.

The facility is expanding to house more raptors and provide more conservation and education about these amazing creatures at the top of their food chain.

added by Becca 2 years, 10 months ago. under 2022 , adventure , idaho , travel

Summer Travels from Becca's Crazy Projects

This is my "what I did on summer vacation". We took a week and traveled to Idaho to visit family. This is a view of the Snake River near Twin Falls in Idaho. We usually do our traveling in spring and fall just to take advantage of the cooler temperatures. The high desert wasn't my first choice but that's where family is.

We visited Shoshone Falls Park to see the waterfall.

I was pleased I captured this view with the rainbow.

The following day we hiked around Dierkes Lake.

The markers were plentiful.

We took our time. It ...

added by Becca 2 years, 10 months ago. under 2022 , adventure , idaho , travel

An EPIC adventure from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

I was checking out some adventure quotes last night and came across these two, which I think are great ones, to sum up, my philosophy about life.

Both spoke to me as I searched the internet while watering my trees in the front yard.

I've not traveled a lot in my life, but I've traveled across Canada several times in several different modes of transport - train, plane, car, and from coast to coast by bicycle.

Years ago, I practically begged the organizers of Katimavik to accept me into the program's first year. Something I would not have ...

added by Elaine 2 years, 10 months ago. under adventure , camino , sunrise

Double Wedding Ring from Becca's Crazy Projects

I started cutting out this quilt in May 2022. I've been working on it pretty steadily for a couple weeks now.

I've been sharing little snippets on Instagram when I finish a ring.

Each is unique.

Then I hit the tipping point where each seam creates a larger and larger piece and you just know the top will be finished soon.

I finished the top. As with many of my quilt projects, this one will get set aside until I can buy some appropriate backing fabric. This quilt begs for quilting designed specifically for the Double Wedding Ring ...

added by Becca 2 years, 11 months ago. under 2022 , adventure , design , project , projects , quilt , quilter , sew my stash , templates , wedding

Scrap Crazy Templates from Becca's Crazy Projects

I also have the Creative Grids Scrap Crazy Templates to make an 8" block. I pulled out the leftover blues from charity quilt backings.

I made some selections.

I modified those selections before I finished cutting.

I made sixteen 8" blocks and sewed them into four 16" blocks.

This is the result.

I added a 3.5" border to bring the size up to 38" by 38", perfect for a charity quilt. This was actually the second quilt I made with these templates.

I also made this one, which has a different feel because of the fabrics used. I'm ...

added by Becca 2 years, 12 months ago. under 2022 , adventure , design , project , projects , quilt , quilter , sew my stash , templates , tool , tool tip

Scrap Crazy Templates from Becca's Crazy Projects

I've had this set of Creative Grids templates for years and years. I think I experimented with a single block but hadn't used them to make a quilt. This is the Scrap Crazy 6" set that lets you make a 6" finished block using some fun shapes. I grabbed this stack of fabrics and got cutting.

I narrowed my selections to four prints. These fabrics were left over from quilt backings from charity quilts. I carefully selected my colors so the B piece would be the darkest.

The blocks make up quickly.

I placed them to get this ...

added by Becca 3 years ago. under 2022 , adventure , design , project , projects , quilt , quilter , sew my stash , templates , tool , tool tip

Double Wedding Ring from Becca's Crazy Projects

I finally reached the point where I wanted to start sewing some of the melons together. Don't expect the final quilt to look like this. I move pieces around every time I look at it.

I think I have all the pieces cut. Big, involved quilts like this always take way longer than I think and I was pretty sure this one would take a while.

Double Wedding Ring Quilts book from Victoria Findlay Wolfe.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):
Creative Grids 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle
Creative Grids 6.5" Square Ruler
Creative Grids 4.5 ...

added by Becca 3 years ago. under 2022 , adventure , design , project , projects , quilt , quilter , sew my stash , templates , wedding

Double Wedding Ring from Becca's Crazy Projects

I'm still making slow progress on my double wedding ring quilt. I love how these fabrics will become a wonderful, scrappy quilt someday. Those pieced arcs are just so great. I'm still cutting and rearranging as I go. I'm sure I will settle on a layout when I start sewing the pieces together. Even then, I may adjust as I start sewing.

Double Wedding Ring Quilts book from Victoria Findlay Wolfe.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):
Creative Grids 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle
Creative Grids 6.5" Square Ruler
Creative Grids 4.5" x 12 ...

added by Becca 3 years, 1 month ago. under 2022 , adventure , design , project , projects , quilt , quilter , sew my stash , templates , wedding

Florid Bloom Finish from Becca's Crazy Projects

I quilted this quilt back in January. Where has the year gone? I finally got around to attaching the binding.

It's stripy and wonderful! A great finish even if it took a long time.

Tools and supplies (affiliate links):

Creative Grid s 6.5" x 24.5" Rectangle
Creative Grids 4.5" x 12.5" Rectangle Quilting Ruler

Fiskars Rotary Cutter
Fiskars Rotary Cutter replacement blades
Fiskars Self Healing Rotary Cutting Mat
BLACK+DECKER Classic Steam Iron
Grabbit Magnetic Pin Cushion
Fiskars 8-inch scissors

Juki TL-2010Q

Dritz Craft Pins, 1-3/4-Inch (250-Count)

added by Becca 3 years, 1 month ago. under 2022 , adventure , design , long arm , longarm , quilt , quilter , sew my stash , templates , wedding

Double Wedding Ring from Becca's Crazy Projects

I continue to cut and layout pieces for my double wedding ring quilt. I've only made a couple pieced arcs. They aren't perfect but that is the sewist, not the templates. I will get it sorted out before assembly. Overall, this is a great project. Slow and great.

I pieced a bunch of arcs. These are potato chip sewing. The kind of thing you can't have just one of.

I will keep cutting and hanging these pieces on my design wall. I'm not sure how big the finished quilt will be but I love where it ...

added by Becca 3 years, 1 month ago. under 2022 , adventure , design , project , projects , quilt , quilter , sew my stash , templates , wedding

Graffiti from Crazy Quilter on a Bike!

So I took a drive downtown Toronto the other day. I choose to go on Sunday when the traffic wouldn't be so bad, and I'd be able to find decent (and cheap) parking. The parking was cheap -- $10 for the entire day, and I could even locate my car at the end of the day. I don't know downtown that well, so I take special care to note where I parked. I have visions of wandering the city to find my car, and since I parked in an underground parking lot, it would have been impossible to ...

added by Elaine 3 years, 1 month ago. under adventure , boho heart , charity quilts , graffitti , studio b , textile shows

Double Wedding Ring from Becca's Crazy Projects

Like many quilters I aspire to make wonderful quilts. Also, I like quilt rulers and templates. I picked up the double wedding ring and large melon templates to go with my copy of Double Wedding Ring Quilts book from Victoria Findlay Wolfe.

I pulled a stack of fabrics I think will work and started cutting.

I don't have a grand plan right now. This will be long-term project where I cut some pieces, sew some pieces, and look at the design wall to see how it is coming together. One of the exciting parts is that the little wedges ...

added by Becca 3 years, 1 month ago. under 2022 , adventure , design , project , projects , quilt , quilter , sew my stash , templates , wedding

Promness from Becca's Crazy Projects

Eighteen embroidered, organza butterflies.

Two rose motifs.

One layer of navy chiffon behind one layer of butterfly tulle.

I placed the flower motifs but repositioned over the shoulder seams.

The cape from the back.

The vest from the front.

None of this is as important as how it made the prom-goer feel. The report from Friday night was that they positively glowed. Which is the goal of prom. A night to make you feel special and ethereal. I'm glad I was part of this journey. It was a pleasure to take a hand drawn design and create a final ...

added by Becca 3 years, 1 month ago. under 2022 , adventure , garment , pattern , sew , sew my stash , sewing

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