crazy quilts

Nirali from Sew Preeti Quilts

Meet Nirali!

Nirali

Here is the story or TWO WEEKS AGO (imagine you are watching a thriller on Netflix).

Co-sponsored by Aurifil Threads, Island Batik's September Challenge is named Threaded Chaos, requiring us to make a crib-size (or larger) Crazy Quilt, using our assigned Spring 2025 Collection and Aurifil Threads.

When I made a Crazy Quilt the last time, we were not assigned a fabric collection. I chose solids so that the decorative stitching was better visible. This time, the fabric and threads were not up to us.

I received the Everlasting Collection, designed by Jerry Khiev.

Everlasting Collection ...

added by Preeti 4 weeks ago. under aurifil threads , blog hop , crazy quilts , crib quilt , decorative stitches , giveaway , hobbs batting , improv patchwork , island batik , island batik ambassador , island batik designer , lumin fabrics , oliso iron , schmetz needles

Vicky and the Zips from Sew Preeti Quilts

The Island Batik challenge for April is Crazy Quilts with Aurifil Threads.

The Zippered Pouches - in progress

The challenge is to show off the thread from the Color Builder set in a Crazy Quilt! Try out different block combinations and layouts and experiment with decorative stitches and embroidery to highlight the tread you received.

I received the Frangipani Color Builder from Aurifil Threads.

To ensure that these threads/embroidery/stitches showed well on the fabric, I decided to use Island Batik solids. Since I also wanted to make a modern interpretation of Crazy Quilts, the solids were a perfect choice ...

added by Preeti 2 years, 6 months ago. under aurifil thread , color builders , crazy quilts , decorative stitches , hobbs batting , island batik , island batik ambassador , island batik designer , rainbow scrap challenge , rsc2023 , schmetz needles , zippered pouch

A "Crazy" Story from Telling Stories Through the Needle's Eye

When we first started our blog and set up our Through the Needle's Eye website, our hope was to invite others with stories of their quilts to share. In fact, on the home page of our website, there is a form asking you to share stories you may have about your treasures. We were absolutely delighted to receive this email a few weeks ago from Kathleen Barden. Her story was so fascinating that we asked her permission to share it with you. She has kindly accepted our invitation, and thrilled us further by sending pictures. Thank you, Kathleen! And ...

added by Teri and Kara—Through the Needle's Eye 3 years, 6 months ago. under antique crazy quilt , crazy quilt , crazy quilts , history , quilt labels , restoration , stories

More Crazy Quilt Trinket Blocks from Kitty and Me Designs

I stitched up a two more Crazy Quilt Trinket blocks. I think I'm up to 42 blocks now!

This one has an Autumn theme. The leaves in the very center are a brooch that I found over the Summer at an estate sale for I think, 50 cents!

This is a crazy quilt on a crazy quilt! The tiny little framed piece was made by my sweet friend Pat Winter. I bought it from her a few years ago. It's a pendant but I don't wear much jewelry anymore so I decided to use it on this ...

added by Unknown 3 years, 9 months ago. under crazy quilts

Still Crazy... from Telling Stories Through the Needle's Eye

When pondering the title of this post, a number of familiar songs came to mind, and I (Teri) have a bit of Paul Simon, Heart, Van Morrison, Queen, and Patsy Cline bouncing in my head as I write. (I guess that dates me, doesn't it?!) Kara's Crazy Mittens post last week reminded me how much fun we have playing with stitch combinations when doing a crazy quilt-style project. A couple of months ago, Kara and I found a group of three "Victorian crazy quilts" in an online auction and thought we would bid on the lot. To our ...

added by Teri and Kara—Through the Needle's Eye 5 years, 11 months ago. under auction , charm quilts , crazy quilts , embroidery , silk , stories , velvet , vintage quilts

Another Quilt Has Been finally Quilted. from My Love of Quilting and Sewing

Took a deep breath and just jumped in and quilted it.

Nothing fancy bu still very nice.

YES Completed!!!! I AM HAPPY!

Now to get going and complete the Binding.

added by Karin 9 years, 4 months ago. under crazy quilts , freemotion , gratitude , handi quilter fun , longarm quilting , modern quilting , quilt studio , quilting , sewing

What Are Quilters Blogging About Today?

Took a deep breath and just jumped in and quilted it.

Nothing fancy bu still very nice.

YES Completed!!!! I AM HAPPY!

Now to get going and complete the Binding.