Mar 2008
Little Convergence Man Quilt
29/03/08 11:19 Filed in: Convergence
Yah I
said it, "Man Quilt"!
My husband loves to quilt too and this is his first attempt at a convergence quilt he saw in a Ricky Tims book. To my surprise he added some beads as focal points and used them to create an echo in his quilting. Here is a look at his little wall hanging he made for our two oldest daughter's room.
This is the first half of a larger quilt that he cut in half so he could quilt each piece differently. The two finished quilts will be appliqued to a larger background fabric. I just love quilts that are binded and appliqued on larger quilts. It is a really neat effect and frames the little quilts nicely. I can't wait to see how it turns out.
My husband loves to quilt too and this is his first attempt at a convergence quilt he saw in a Ricky Tims book. To my surprise he added some beads as focal points and used them to create an echo in his quilting. Here is a look at his little wall hanging he made for our two oldest daughter's room.
This is the first half of a larger quilt that he cut in half so he could quilt each piece differently. The two finished quilts will be appliqued to a larger background fabric. I just love quilts that are binded and appliqued on larger quilts. It is a really neat effect and frames the little quilts nicely. I can't wait to see how it turns out.
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Applique Floral Hummingbird Quilt
29/03/08 11:03 Filed in: Raw Edge
Applique
I bought this kit months ago and have been meaning to
finish it for what seems like forever. Well I finally
finished it last night. It turned out just beautiful.
Here are some pics. I will be doing a tutorial on raw
edge applique next week! Have a look at these pics
and tell me what you think.
Let me first mention that this was my first attempt at McTavishing, you can see it in the background quilting on the bottom of the quilt. I took a few days off after quilting the bottom half and lost my flow a little. I didn't even notice but I started quilting feathers. This is so funny because I had just finished reading a book on feathering that day, it must have influenced my quilting. Anyways it still looks good so I left it. This is a present for my mother in law who comes home in two weeks from a long winter in Arizona, so the timing is perfect..
Let me first mention that this was my first attempt at McTavishing, you can see it in the background quilting on the bottom of the quilt. I took a few days off after quilting the bottom half and lost my flow a little. I didn't even notice but I started quilting feathers. This is so funny because I had just finished reading a book on feathering that day, it must have influenced my quilting. Anyways it still looks good so I left it. This is a present for my mother in law who comes home in two weeks from a long winter in Arizona, so the timing is perfect..
Irish Chain Beginner 9 Patch Intro
25/03/08 23:10 Filed in: Irish Chain
Irish
Chain Beginner 9 Patch Intro
Here is the quilt that I have my JR Quilters working on, I took them to the fabric store and they chose the fabrics themselves. We have learned that nine patches are great for beginners to repeat matching seams. It is an arrangement of two different nine patch blocks which are built using strip piecing. It uses only three fabrics and I'm sure you will love the results. In the upcoming video I put together the first block of the 2. I will work on block 2 Live tomorrow night!
Here is the quilt that I have my JR Quilters working on, I took them to the fabric store and they chose the fabrics themselves. We have learned that nine patches are great for beginners to repeat matching seams. It is an arrangement of two different nine patch blocks which are built using strip piecing. It uses only three fabrics and I'm sure you will love the results. In the upcoming video I put together the first block of the 2. I will work on block 2 Live tomorrow night!
Create a Legacy and A Friend from Guild
20/03/08 00:26 Filed in: Shows
On the weekend while I
was at the Show, I found a booth decorated with some
intriguing quilts. Pat Leske of Create-A-Legacy
in Westlock, Alberta
took a moment of her day to answer my quilting
questions on the weekend. I asked Pat what her #1
tip for beginner quilters would be. She
recommended that quilters should be very accurate
and precise. Pat also mentioned that she suggests
a rag time quilt or a small table runner for
beginners.
I asked Pat what she is enjoying working on right now. Luckily for me she satisfied my curiosity by pointing at the intriguing quilts. Annette Ornelas of Southwind Designs has come up with an amazing way to create curves without curved piecing. I know! Sounds fantastic right? Pat says she really enjoys these quilts but she also would like to spend some time on more traditional kinds of quilts. Can't you totally sympathize with Pat? Too many quilts, too little time! Thanks so much to Pat for her time on Saturday; also thanks to her beginner quilter friend, who's name I forgot to ask! I know! I know! duh!
A short time later, I spied one of my guild sisters, named Charlene Wong. I noticed her name tag so I asked her where she was working these days. Recently a new quilt shop - Sew Divine, has opened here in Edmonton, and Charlene not only works there... but she will be teaching the beginner class! Now I must tell you that Charlene is a very talented hand quilter and she has a lot to offer those newbie quilters. I'm so excited for Charlene and I just want to say Congratulations!
Another thing I discovered is a beautiful Canadian magazine that was given to me for FREE at the show. I love free stuff so I really must mention it. It is called A Needle Pulling Thread, and it features many different types of needle work. Now to my sheer delight the quilt pattern inside is for.... a Bargello! Which I totally love by the way, in case I wasn't obvious there. Anyways... Thank you to Pat, and Charlene, and also thanks for the magazine I love it!
I asked Pat what she is enjoying working on right now. Luckily for me she satisfied my curiosity by pointing at the intriguing quilts. Annette Ornelas of Southwind Designs has come up with an amazing way to create curves without curved piecing. I know! Sounds fantastic right? Pat says she really enjoys these quilts but she also would like to spend some time on more traditional kinds of quilts. Can't you totally sympathize with Pat? Too many quilts, too little time! Thanks so much to Pat for her time on Saturday; also thanks to her beginner quilter friend, who's name I forgot to ask! I know! I know! duh!
A short time later, I spied one of my guild sisters, named Charlene Wong. I noticed her name tag so I asked her where she was working these days. Recently a new quilt shop - Sew Divine, has opened here in Edmonton, and Charlene not only works there... but she will be teaching the beginner class! Now I must tell you that Charlene is a very talented hand quilter and she has a lot to offer those newbie quilters. I'm so excited for Charlene and I just want to say Congratulations!
Another thing I discovered is a beautiful Canadian magazine that was given to me for FREE at the show. I love free stuff so I really must mention it. It is called A Needle Pulling Thread, and it features many different types of needle work. Now to my sheer delight the quilt pattern inside is for.... a Bargello! Which I totally love by the way, in case I wasn't obvious there. Anyways... Thank you to Pat, and Charlene, and also thanks for the magazine I love it!
Some Exciting News at The Quilt Patch
19/03/08 23:06 Filed in: Quilt shows
While wandering through
the aisles at the Creative Stitches Craft Show I came
across one vendor booth which really stood
out. The Quilt Patch
of Moose Jaw
Saskatchewan, had travelled to Edmonton to show
off their stuff. Co owner Shelley took a few
minutes to chat with me about her shop and answer
a few of my questions.
Shelley shared her tip for a beginner quilter, which was Take A Class! Sounds like great advice to me. I also asked Shelley what pattern she recommends for beginner quilters to start with. She showed me a pattern called Around the Block, which was designed in the shop. This is a class taught at her shop and kits are also available. Shelley also mentioned that it is very affordable, only 12 Fat Quarters, which is just what beginner quilters love to hear!
Next I asked Shelley what she is excited about right now. Is there anything special going on in her shop? Ummm Yes! First of all, Shelley told me that The Quilt Patch is expanding into wholesale pattern distribution this coming June. That means you will soon be finding The Quilt Patch patterns locally, and no more waiting for the mail! I had a look at the website and these ladies have some really beautiful patterns. I will be telling my local quilt shop about their exciting news.
The second bit of news that Shelley shared with me is about a Quilt Show happening July 25, 26, & 27, 2008. It is called The Crescent Park Quilt Festival and will feature Mark Lipinski. Who is Mark Lipinski you say? He is the editor at Quilter's Home Magazine and according to Shelley he is one funny guy. So the Quilt Festival will feature classes with Mark on Friday and Saturday, plus he will do a dinner and trunk show on Saturday evening. Sunday there will be an outdoor Quilt Show with a merchant mall. Personally, I hope to be there, I would love to take part in a class!
Lastly I would like to thank Shelley for her time on Saturday. She gave me a great story to write and now I have a summer weekend away to plan!
Shelley shared her tip for a beginner quilter, which was Take A Class! Sounds like great advice to me. I also asked Shelley what pattern she recommends for beginner quilters to start with. She showed me a pattern called Around the Block, which was designed in the shop. This is a class taught at her shop and kits are also available. Shelley also mentioned that it is very affordable, only 12 Fat Quarters, which is just what beginner quilters love to hear!
Next I asked Shelley what she is excited about right now. Is there anything special going on in her shop? Ummm Yes! First of all, Shelley told me that The Quilt Patch is expanding into wholesale pattern distribution this coming June. That means you will soon be finding The Quilt Patch patterns locally, and no more waiting for the mail! I had a look at the website and these ladies have some really beautiful patterns. I will be telling my local quilt shop about their exciting news.
The second bit of news that Shelley shared with me is about a Quilt Show happening July 25, 26, & 27, 2008. It is called The Crescent Park Quilt Festival and will feature Mark Lipinski. Who is Mark Lipinski you say? He is the editor at Quilter's Home Magazine and according to Shelley he is one funny guy. So the Quilt Festival will feature classes with Mark on Friday and Saturday, plus he will do a dinner and trunk show on Saturday evening. Sunday there will be an outdoor Quilt Show with a merchant mall. Personally, I hope to be there, I would love to take part in a class!
Lastly I would like to thank Shelley for her time on Saturday. She gave me a great story to write and now I have a summer weekend away to plan!
Finally home from Creative Stitches Show
15/03/08 19:58 Filed in: Shows
We just got home from the Creative Stitches Show here in Edmonton, Alberta. I will be blogging all night and my Husband will be updating the site withall the great answers I got to all my questions today. I spoke with many of the quilt shop owners today and came away with alot of great tips and tricks for new quilters. I can't wait to share them with all you beginner quilters out there. I have to go eat, but will be back later with more, I promise...
TagAlong Baby Blankie
11/03/08 23:13 Filed in: patterns
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This is Baby Sophie and she is our baby quilt critic. As you can see, she gives it the thumbs up! She is also the lucky recipient of several new tagalong blankies.
Tomorrow I will be preparing kits for the TagAlong Baby Blankie. They will be available in pink, purple, blue, green and orange. Pictures should be up on our blog by evening.
Have you ever seen Running Eigths?
11/03/08 22:56 Filed in: fabric
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Check out this cool fabric that my husband found at the fabric store!
I asked him to find a variety of coordinating fabrics for the baby blankie that I am working on.
This is what he came home with...
Isn't that cool! Eight different patterns in ONE fabric!
I was so excited when I saw it...
I knew it would be perfect for our newest pattern!
Free Fat Quarter Give Away - Can You Digg it?
01/03/08 00:57 Filed in: Contests and
Giveaways
I am super excited about our very first contest!
Check out our Origami Drawstring Purse here.