tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37434038065452573012023-12-19T14:01:40.582-06:00My Quilting Adventure!Life is an adventure and quilting adds creative energy to that journey!Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.comBlogger492125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-34083721492741434472016-07-22T12:51:00.002-05:002016-07-22T12:51:53.077-05:00Yet Another Start!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Okay---I know! I have more than enough "works in progress", including one I am diligently working on to complete. I though have an "problem"---one shared by many quilters. Even though I am working on project(s), I am still continuously reading and exploring. Often during these instances I come across something that interest me and I absolutely must get it "out" of my head and I do that by making a "test" block. <br />
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I went to a lecture by Kathy Doughty last week. She has authored 5 books (I have all of them) and in her second book, I saw a quilt I loved. It is titled "Pop Stars". In that book, each of the "stars" are a different fabric surrounded by 1.5 inch strips. The quilt is constructed using a fabric foundation that is cut from a template or a "kite shaped ruler". After going to her lecture, I pulled out the books, and I even had tabbed the pages that contained the quilts I really liked. I began the process of "making the quilt", gathering the materials/templates, etc. In looking at the quilt though, I suddenly realized, it was actually a "spiderweb". So my quest took me in another direction. I didn't have to purchase templates or template plastic. I had the materials already (I love rulers and "stuff"). I could actually use a technique like paper piecing. My blocks are 12.5 inches unfinished as compared to 21.5 inches in the book quilt, so that means I will have to make more blocks for a queen size. Rather than use a different fabric for each "star", I will use the white/black dot for each one. The quilt is very scrappy and the "calmer" stars will give the eyes somewhere to "rest" and will unify the very chaotic quilt (something I learned in the lecture). I think I am onto something!<br />
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I will finish my "12 Square" quilt, but tonight I will spend some time cutting my scraps into various size "strings". My DH got me an electric GO! for Mother's Day, so it will be really easy to try to get my scraps together. Although the original quilt has strips the same size, I like the varying sizes better. I have decided that my max strip size however will be 2.5 inches since my star halves are smaller and I don't want to "overwhelm" the block.<br />
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Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-39263966248513605392016-07-17T13:27:00.001-05:002016-07-17T13:27:41.584-05:00Progress!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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So the quilt "told" me it wanted setting squares, so setting squares it is. You can't really see them since the linen is white as is the design "board". This will probably be a lap size and although it is a really simple pattern, it is nice to just sew squares together in a pattern that doesn't require a lot of thought. These are only 2.5 inches unfinished so although my box is overflowing, I anticipate the result will be relatively small--sorta like cooking spinach---one bag only results in enough for two people although the pot was originally overflowing. <br />
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Thanks Karen and Diane for making posts! I can always depend on you two!<br />
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Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-36608308391665064432016-07-16T12:15:00.001-05:002016-07-16T12:15:16.702-05:00I Am Here Still!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I have been working on this quilt for almost a year (off and on). I decided to finish it a couple of weeks ago and did so this morning. It is a Kaleidoscope quilt---no pattern just a draft that I did on EQ7....LOTS of points to match!!! The background is some Grunge I have been resistant to cut into but decided, "why buy something is you are not going to use it". The prints are from my scrap bags. Just odds and ends. It is about 80 x 90 (10 inch finished blocks set 8 x 9). I am not going to put on a border. It seems to not really need one. The quilting will have to wait until I get my knee done (I am having a total knee replacement in about 3 weeks). In a way, I think custom quilting would work, but I also think a simple edge-to-edge would also work---just lots of texture.<br />
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This is what I am working on now. I actually have another quilt in the wings, but I am waiting on some 30's scraps that Diane is preparing to send me and then I will start on that one. This quilt is a simple 12 patch of scraps (again). The white blocks are actually linen scraps I had left over from another quilt I made. The 2.5 inch squares were cut out probably almost 3 years ago. I plan to just make blocks until I have used up the light squares, count them and decide on the layout and size of the quilt. I do have the potential to make it bigger since I found some white linen at Joanne's that I purchased (only 1.5 yards). I can either use that as setting squares or make more blocks, using the extra blocks as setting squares (see below) cutting the edges even but I would lose about 1/4th of the block. That seems so wasteful. I will have to see what works best.<br />
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At any rate---although not blogging, I have continued to be busy with my quilting. I am actually trying to decide if I want to continue to blog. My "Followers" haven't really increased and if I didn't blog I really don't think it would be a big loss to the blogging community. Blogging and not getting any indication that anyone (other than Diane) is reading your post is like you are screaming into the dark, and you don't know if you are along or someone is just standing there watching you make a fool of yourself. Brings back days of the "popular girls" vs. those of us who were not so popular. I don't like that feeling. At any rate, I will have to mull that decision over as well.<br />
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If you are reading my blog---thanks (and if possible let me know you are out there) and have a wonderful productive day!</div>
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I also put together another donation quilt. While on our quilting retreat last week, we made a group trip to a fabric shop having a sale. Although it is not specifically a "quilt" shop, it had a great collection of cottons. My view is that any fabric has the potential to be made into a quilt. They had a dynamite sale, and I picked up 1.5 and 2 yard "remnants" for as little as $3.00 (the fabric was regularly 12.99/yard). This is one of the quilts I put together from the focus that I got at the sale, and the remainder from my stash. From a 1.5 yard piece, I got two of these "stripper" quilts (the pattern is a free one on Mary Quilts web site. On the second one, I am going to reverse the placement of the orange and green. You can't tell from the picture but the focus is a very pale blue background, but it could be a given to a baby girl as well since it is so pastel. I did get the same focus with a pale yellow background and will make a couple more. A great size for a older baby, or as a "blankey" for a toddler.<br />
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I love making donation quilts! These quilts are destined for babies that are sick with a chronic disease. To think that my quilts may comfort some little one who is not feeling well makes me feel that my talent of quilting is making someones world a warmer place. Maybe I am a bit unrealistic or a bit "pie in the sky"-- maybe the quilts will actually be used to mop up spills--it doesn't matter--I still love the idea. Anyway----<br />
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Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-88910167870456574642016-04-10T11:47:00.000-05:002016-04-10T11:47:15.670-05:00Current Project!!!!!!!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Current Project--I really don't have a recipient for this little quilt. There are two more rows to add so it will be a nice size baby quilt. It is a pattern from the Moda Bake Shop and a perfect use of the 30's scraps Diane gifted me. I am going to make it again but use different fabrics -- more modern/bright perhaps. Although it says "Easy" it is a little tedious but not cumbersome or difficult.<br />
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Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-52308626077118167022016-03-03T20:41:00.000-06:002016-03-03T20:41:20.142-06:00Still Quilting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Not blogging---but still quilting!!</div>
Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-71639490846219763262015-11-16T09:11:00.001-06:002015-11-16T09:11:21.018-06:00Update!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have been busy with life AND quilting of course. Just want to update you on the latest "goings on":<br />
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I have decide to name this "Good News". It was not an easy quilt initially--certainly not for the novice, but once I figured it out it wasn't too bad. After I had started this I began to worry a little about the red fabric's and bleeding, but it is a bit too late. When I wash it I will just make sure I use lots of color magnets. I used two layers of batting with this--a wool and a cotton. Not because I really wanted to but the wool batting was terrible. Very uneven---in some places you could read through it. At any rate, the two did give great definition to the quilting, which you can't see in the picture. I even sewing the binding down by hand!!! This is a keeper for me. I am going to look for a white coverlet (and put it on top since it is not big enough for my bed) and use it for my Christmas quilt.<br />
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This is a quilt made from the "No Name Block"---this was the subject of the workshop at the Guild Saturday. This a the "scrappy version"---I just used whatever left over jelly roll parts I had. It is a cute quilt!! It is destined as a gift for my niece to use to keep her warm in the car when she travels since my nephew likes to keep it really cool (keeps him alert).<br />
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This is the same quilt in a more controlled version. Again using a jelly row, but with the same first and last strip (the white) on the strada. This is going to be a donation quilt for an older child/toddler. I do like it---the secondary pattern is neat and the white strips look like love knots or ribbon twists. I think I might make this in a bed side quilt! I am thinking about making a piano key border since I only used half of the jelly was needed after adding the white from yardage.<br />
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Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-57745969454759678842015-10-24T14:49:00.001-05:002015-10-24T14:49:48.484-05:00My New Project!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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This is my next <strike>project </strike> UFO. I have a sizzix cutter and really love the Wedding Ring Quilts. This really isn't going to be the Wedding Ring however, but is called the "Pumpkin Seed" pattern. It is a very old quilt pattern but I have "updated" it a bit. The blocks are very big (18 inches) which makes the curves really easy to sew. I am going to use various shades of red and the middle is a newsprint pattern. The trick is joining the rows so they look like they are interlocking. This is just the beginning, so "stay tuned" for my progress. I still have the green "Robbing Peter to Pay Paul" to finish first before I work on this one full time.<br />
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I am going to teach a short class for the Guild and so had to put everything to the side to finish the "sample". I have, it is quilted and I am in the process of sewing on the binding....so I have been busy although I haven't been posting.<br />
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I remember when I was a little girl, we would go to visit my Grandmother and she always had on either print "housecoats", dresses or aprons made from these prints. While these reproductions of 30's, 40's or 50's prints are not always my favorites (I am not a pastel sort of girl), they bring back fond memories. My friend Diane LOVES these prints and always shares her scraps with me. There are some that I do like, especially if they are bright saturated colors. I am on a mission to use as many of my scraps as possible. I also included the few black and brown prints I had, to add a little interest or "pop".<br />
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I have an extensive collection of GO! dies and decided to use my Tumbler die to cut larger scrap pieces and put them into a "cuddle" quilt. Cuddle because it is not really large enough to go on a bed, but will be perfect to wrap up in while watching television, or if I wake in the night and need an extra quilt. I tried really hard to make sure no two prints were together, but failed. There are two tumblers of the same fabric that are together, but I decided to leave them "as is". I like the "imperfection" of quilting. I quilted it with the traditional Baptist Fan and decided to bind the edges with the scallop on the sides. I started to do it by hand, but "cooler heads" prevailed and I machine bound it so it is FINISHED!!!! Click on the picture to enlarge it and you can see the quilting. I rather like it!!! The backing is a purple flannel and the binding is from a small piece of 30's yardage that I had! A true stash quilt!!!<br />
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Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-76486245593393813322015-09-05T15:51:00.001-05:002015-09-06T09:04:57.713-05:00I'm Back Yet Again!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I don't know what happens to stop me from posting???? I come to the blog everyday to read other's posting, but there doesn't seem to be anything going on that is interesting enough to write about. So I procrastinate, and before you know it, an entire month has pasted. <br />
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So what have I been up to? Actually a lot has been going on at work---too boring to write about, and lots on the quilting front as well.<br />
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I am still plugging along on the quilt I am donating to the school fundraiser. It looks like the last picture I posted but actually, I have added those rows and these are new rows. The one with only one block is the last row left and then I will be finished with the top. I will only need to quilt it and with about three weeks left I should be done. Not sure why it is taking me so long other than the fact that I "have" to finish.<br />
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The majority of quilts that I make are scrappy. I rarely make a "coordinated" quilt. As I was looking through my dies, I saw I had the "Robbing Peter to Pay Paul" die and so I cut out and started a quilt (instead of finishing what I have). This now makes three new quilts I have cut out and "began". I think I may have "Quiltitis"--the inability to only work on one project at one time. I don't really feel bad in a way, since this seems to be a condition that many quilters have. At any rate, I am only using fabric that I have, and I will "try" to finish all these UFO's or at least two, before I start anything else.</div>
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Well, just wanted to stop by and let you know I am still here! Have a great holiday week-end!</div>
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Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-57399895098783420642015-07-04T07:14:00.000-05:002015-07-04T07:23:17.076-05:00A Quilting Book Review!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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In an earlier post I mentioned that I won this book in a naming contest (the owner of the blog and author of the book, chose my suggested name for her longarm). I received her latest book as my prize and received it a couple of weeks ago. I have been reading and choosing quilts to make and because it is so different from the books I have purchased I wanted to share this with everyone.<br />
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How many books do you purchase that are over 100 pages long and you think, "Wow! lots of patterns"---but when you get it and begin to look, over 50% of the pages are "basic" information that is in every book on the market already. I already know what a quilt sandwich is; I already have a scrap system; I already know how to put on a binding; I am not interested in designing or I would not have purchased the book; I know about quilting and why starch is used, etc. When you FINALLY get to the quilts, they are almost always really small and although they can be enlarged, I feel cheated.<br />
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This book is different. It is a total of 64 pages (which is about the number of pages that include quilts in the "other" books, even though in one, the total pages was 143). Quilt patterns begin on page 8!!!!! in this book (as opposed to page 66 in my comparison book). There is a total of 14 quilts in the book (the similar book I am comparing it to has 15). Only one I would consider really small (24.5 x 24.5). The other 2 are actually baby quilts so I consider it a quilt that could be used. The quilts are all scrappy and pre-cuts can be used (if you don't have a big stash) including the new Honeycomb's by Moda. The directions are clear and each quilt has a "scrappy tip" to further enhance the creative energy associated with making a scrappy quilt.<br />
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I really like this book by Rebecca Silbaugh! not only because I too am a "scrapper" and the quilts "speak to me", but because it is a book that acknowledges some of us already have some basic skills and do not need remediation before we begin a new quilt. Had I not been fortunate enough to win this book, I definitely would have purchased it. I am now on the look-out for her first book "Seemingly Scrappy". Hope over to her<a href="http://rubybluequilts.blogspot.com/"> blog</a> and order one! BTW--I am not being paid for this endorsement, I am just a happy quilter.</div>
Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-47311100102114410472015-06-26T20:52:00.001-05:002015-06-26T20:52:07.206-05:00Progress!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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Like most quilters, I work on multiple projects. The top is the quilt that I am making for the auction. The picture only shows a part of two rows ---it will be 10 rows of 8 blocks ---about 64 x 80 finished. I don't have a lot of variety in my blocks, using only what I have available of my handdyes. I have to have it done by August. The lower block is called "Flutterbug" (I think). The original pattern was in a book I purchased a couple of weeks ago and was 10 inches finished...mine is 18 inches finished! I cut all the pieces with my GO! cutter---had every die I needed to "biggie size" it. It should be big enough for my bed, so I can switch out the "Trip" for this one. No set time to finish it, but I am using only what I have----Not purchasing anything--only stash.<br />
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Just wanted to update you! I have spent all day working and now I think I will turn in---no dinner for me---too fatigued to eat! <br />
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Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-1757150464244971932015-06-19T16:11:00.005-05:002015-06-19T16:11:29.344-05:00My MAJOR Prize Arrived!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
One of my favorite Christmas movies is "The Christmas Story". In the story, the Dad gets a "major prize" which is a lamp with the base in the shape of a woman's leg. The shade is her skirt. He loves this since it is a "major prize" that he won, although his wife thinks it is a bit risque, and is happy when it breaks.<br />
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Well my "major prize" arrived today. I won a contest sponsored by Rebecca at <a href="http://rubybluequilts.blogspots.com/">Ruby Blue Quilts</a> in which I submitted a name for her longarm machine---Elvis. She choose it and the prize I chose was a copy of her latest book, "Seems like Scrappy". I received it today and have just barely looked through it. I am about to get myself a "blue label" also known as Pepsi, and really give it a "once over". Just from the little bit I have looked, I love it and know that the cover quilt is one I will definitely make.<br />
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Not a very good picture of the book--I can't seem to upload the pictures from my camera and so have to use my phone. At any rate, you get the idea.<br />
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On the quilty front, I have started "ruler work" on my cheater. It is hard!!!! I refuse though to give up, I know I can do it!!!!!! Practice, practice! Plus, I have purchased several (not too cheap) rulers that I must learn to use. I have looked on You Tube and really haven't found anything to help me, but I will keep looking. <br />
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Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-45279065644466832732015-06-17T15:25:00.002-05:002015-06-17T15:25:14.276-05:00One Down--Many More to Go!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I completed "Happy Eight" Saturday and completed quilting it yesterday. Although I initially wasn't sure about the quilting pattern I chose, I am really glad I did. It adds lots of texture and doesn't over-shadow the block patterns at all. All I need to do is to make a label, bind it and give it to my friends little girl for her 8th birthday! I enjoyed making it and it wasn't really difficult at all. I may make it again, but I will not join the ovals into 8's.<br />
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Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-15209443711868970832015-06-07T13:36:00.001-05:002015-06-07T13:36:55.562-05:00Current Work!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I still haven't began blocking "Crop Circles" so I haven't put the binding on yet. It is my plan to have that done within the next couple of weeks.<br />
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<li>I made a quilt for one of the nurses I worked with when her second baby was born, and to address the possibility of the older child being left out, I also made one for her (she was probably 2 at the time). That nurse is still working at the hospital and although I no longer work there, I take my students there for clinical and so see her frequently during the semester. In a conversation a couple of months ago, she relayed how her daughter (who will be 8 years old in September) really loves that baby quilt. She said although it is really too small, she wants it spread over her when she sleeps and sits on it when she is playing. I saw this really cute pattern that was made of ovals put together to make an 8. A perfect quilt (I thought for someone turning 8 years old). I discussed it with her mother, who agrees, and so I am making it completely from my stash (including the backing). The "8's" will be 6 different colors of polka dot fabric. The picture is of a partial row, but I think you will get the idea. The "8's" are staggered, and I am making a throw size, so it will be usable for a while.</li>
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I used a really simple pattern for the quilting and although I really do not like the light backing, I didn't have anything suitable and I really didn't want to buy anything. I have more fabric to make another but I will use another color for the back. As I type this, I just thought I had some red and some blue flannel that would have been better for the back. Oh well---next time. Maybe I will just hold on to this one and make a more suitable baby quilt. Who knows! It is cute though.</div>
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Well, that's it for now. Hope you are having a great Sunday! Take care and thanks for stopping by!</div>
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Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-39680774934301110482015-05-31T10:32:00.001-05:002015-05-31T10:36:46.136-05:00Happy Dancing---All DONE!!!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I am all FINISHED!!! with the quilting on "Crop Circles". That is what I think of when I look at the quilt and until I come up with something else--"Crop Circles" it is. My knees and my back are confirming the "work" it took to get this done. Even though precision in distance was not my goal, I still tried to make the circles evenly spaced somewhat. Of course, the closer I came to finishing, the more "hiccups" I had and had to do some removal of stitching, but I was able to line it back up and so it isn't really that noticeable. All in all---it isn't bad. The circles are really nice and I think worth all the work. Now to trim and bind and add to my pile of completed works. I may enter this one though in a show. I would really like the feedback. We will see---anyway--following are some pictures. Unfortunately, the texture of the circles doesn't photograph well, but take my word for it, it adds to the quilt nicely.<br />
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The quilt is lying on it's side. The top and bottom are the wide solid orange borders.<br />
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The last one includes the back. Sorta goes with the theme of "crops" doesn't it. <br />
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I have loaded a donation/gift quilt for my next quilting project, but the rest of the day will be spent resting. I feel sorta good, so I may even make a "home cooked" meal, with biscuits, for Sunday dinner! My family will think it is Christmas!!!! Have a wonderful day and thanks for stopping by!!!!!</div>
Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-89868413263846874712015-05-20T14:31:00.000-05:002015-05-20T14:31:37.166-05:00MIssing in Blogland!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have been remiss about posting on the blog I know. Life has been very busy indeed. Two grand-daughters (sisters) graduations---one from college, the other from high school. As happens with most families at this time of year---I had lots of family visiting to attend the ceremonies. It was a time for me to reflect on how fast time had gone by. I remember when each of these babies were born---I was actually present in the delivery room and was the first person to sing "Happy Birthday" to each of them. They have both grown into really beautiful (inside and out) young women, and I was one proud Grandmother at the graduations!!!!<br />
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Things are settling down and I am getting back in the routine. I have (of course) been doing some quilting:<br />
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I finished the Bargello and am now in the process of quilting it. It is a VERY slow process, at least for me. I am quilting concentric circles of different sizes. I am overlapping so I don't have to be concerned with "lining" them up. The first picture is a close-up of the circles (with "jump" stitches not yet cut). The backing is a piece of African Fabric I have had for some time. It is amazing how well it matches the top--almost as if I purchased it specifically for that quilt and at the same time. I am about 50% complete so I should be done in a couple of weeks.<br />
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I have also made another baby quilt for our Guild charity I need to quilt and made a quilt from cheater fabric to practice ruler work. I also need to work on the Moda Sampler one of these days soon. Lots to do! It is also getting warm and hopefully I can do some fabric dyeing this summer. My garage is an absolute disaster and so will need a good cleaning and purging! I purchased a new washer so my old one is going to be installed in the garage and I will use it to wash the fabric I dye. Just have to find the time to get everything put into place. Whew----just thinking about it makes me tired. I think I need a nap!!!! Thanks for stopping by!</div>
Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-160332921520224012015-04-20T09:19:00.000-05:002015-04-20T09:19:59.105-05:00Diane and I Won!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
Diane entered a quilt she pieced and one I quilted in a quilt show in Florida and we won the "Mayors Award". The show was small (about 50 quilts), but was judged so we are proud.<br />
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Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-63227685681388831582015-04-12T10:36:00.002-05:002015-04-12T10:36:49.006-05:00Checking In!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I have been very lax in keeping up with my blog---"almost" breaking my NY Resolution---but not quite. So much has been going on in my world----renovations to the master bath (AGAIN)--that has left a layer of fine dust on absolutely everything--even areas upstairs. Hopefully this will be a success but the work will continue since we have decided to redo all the baths. That means the workmen will be here at least into the early fall.....gotta save money first for each one and then proceed; it is the end of school for me and so LOTS of papers to read and grade; two grandchildren are graduating from school--one college, the other high school; and the AQS show with my and Diane's eighth yearly trip there. It might be a bit more complicated since my brother and his wife and kids are also visiting---making sleeping arrangements a bit more creative.<br />
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On the "Quilty Front"-----This is the completed "Mad About Plaid" quilt. <br />
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The back looks like a page from a book about birds. It is a perfect (I think) backing. When putting the strip strata together, some of the strips ended up a little wonky because the shirting's were so soft. I really liked that looks and so purposely made it wonky. This is going to my grandson. He wants to redo his bedroom and so this will be the fourth quilt (I made one for his bed at his Mom's house) I have made for him.<br />
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Next in line was a UFO Kit from a couple of years ago. It is made entirely of my hand dyes and so I plan to keep it. I got the pattern from a web surfing expedition and cut out all the fabrics, even made a chart. This is another "tedious" pattern. It is like losing your place while reading a book--if you do, you sometimes have to start over to get it right. I had to start over a couple of times even though I had been careful (I thought) to mark the strips. Once finished it will be turned differently so as is, you are looking at the quilt sideways. It is a Bargello---not sure if it is easier than the original pattern, not really even sure if I will like it, but I am moving ahead. I love the brightness of it! It looks so contemporary/modern.<br />
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The left side of one section and a border is finished and I am starting on the right side of that section. There are four sections (which make 2 sides) all together. From the lesson I learned with the first section, I am only putting three rows together at a time. I am also going to carefully mark the top. This will be a "sofa" quilt since I am changing the slip cover to a very light beige-grey and this should brighten it up. Don't know how I will quilt it ---"it" hasn't "spoken" to me clearly yet.<br />
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That is my update. I have to put my fun stuff aside, drink another cup of coffee and then read and grade some more papers. Do have a wonderful Sunday. At Guild meeting yesterday one of the members brought the most wonderful apple pie that was "store bought". In a little bit I am going to go and purchase one for our dinner dessert. Think I will take it out of the box and pretend I "made" it---LOL.<br />
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"Talk" to you later!!!!!</div>
Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-81692252737398386292015-03-27T17:38:00.002-05:002015-03-27T17:38:45.796-05:00Almost Done!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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I loaded "Mad for Plaid" on the long arm this morning and I am already half done. I decided to not use the Baptist Fan but rather another CL board (see the second board). The quilting fabrics and design make using a really complicated quilting motif unnecessary so this board will add just enough texture. The backing is a moda print that I have had for quite awhile. It is a combination of text and birds (from a dictionary). The color is perfect for the quilt and "modern up" the very traditional pattern. I should be done with it by the week-end!</div>
Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-89283965214477162012015-03-22T17:33:00.001-05:002015-03-22T17:33:23.094-05:00On the Home Stretch!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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The top and bottom and one of the side borders are on. I just need to put the right side one and I will be ready to quilt. The border is dark strips although I have decided to carry a couple of the circles out to the edge of the border. Add a little interest. I had originally alternated the border squares with light and dark and didn't really think it "ended" the quilt, so I took out the light and substituted for the dark. As I "frogged", I really was trying to talk myself into leaving it, but since I probably will not make another quilt quite like this again, I decided to do it right. Again, it is a little "wonky", but I really like it! Now I am trying to figure out how to quilt it. I am not going to get too fancy since you will not be able to see it anyway, but I think texture is important. I am thinking either Baptist Fans or the Egyptian Eye CL Board I have been using a lot lately. I am going to have to "study" on it for a bit.</div>
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Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-10691939451233721172015-03-17T18:37:00.000-05:002015-03-17T18:42:54.510-05:00Guess Who Just Won!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I entered a contest hosted by Rebecca at <a href="http://rubybluequilts.blogspot.com/">Ruby Blue Quilts</a> to name her longarm. I am a "follower" of her blog and read it daily as well as get inspiration from her quilting. I take things very seriously and so really looked at her quilting and paid attention to the "vibes" I was receiving. I suggested two names, one for a female persona (Allegra) and one for a male (Memphis). She chose Memphis!!!! Her choice was because she really loves the movie "Gone In 60 Seconds" that has a main character named Memphis---I suggested it because her quilting has such a "bluesy, soulful" feeling, like the Memphis blues. I chose her newest book as my prize. I can't wait to receive it. What fun!!!!!<br />
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Now on my quilty front---I am working extra hard to complete "String Fling"---my name. I am now putting the borders on and should have a picture within the next couple of days. Although string quilts are normally not that difficult for me, this one turned out to be since the string blocks, once cut into the Drunkard's Path, should be put together with the strings going alternately vertical and horizontal. In addition there is the challenge of light vs. dark and vice versa to make the circles stand out. At any rate, it will be finished soon and another UFO marked off the list! I am not sure how to quilt it, but it will not go into the pile "to be quilted"----I want it done!!!!<br />
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Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-11365263096697475322015-03-09T17:13:00.001-05:002015-03-09T17:19:04.609-05:00Spring Break!!!!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I am on Spring Break for this week!!!!!! Happy Dance! I have lots to do, but I certainly intend to get some quilting in. So now to update you! <br />
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I finished "The Trip". Completely finished with the quilting, binding and label!!!!<br />
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You can "sorta" see the texture created by the quilting. At any rate it is HUGE! I don't think I will ever quilt a quilt this big again (until this one wears out). <br />
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I also finished quilting and binding the "gift" quilt.<br />
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It really turned out nicely I think. The polka dot backing is a nice touch. I sure hope the little one who receives this will like it.<br />
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Since I have finished the UFO, I am now back to working on the Building Block quilt. Huge blocks, that you would think would finish quickly, but takes longer than I would have expected. Being true to my commitment, I am also going to work on a UFO. I looked at my "pile" and this is one of the "oldies but goodies" (I have blogged about it previously).<br />
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This is made from recycled shirts---some of them belonging to my grandson when he was a little one. It is rather time intensive---I have to take the shirts apart, cut them into strips, sew a strata and then cut the pieces and then make the block. It is kinda tricky since the strips should alternate in the blocks. It is nice and wonky---giving it a real vintage look that I am going for....sorta Gee's Bend-like! This is 8 rows and I need to make 8 more so------<span id="goog_622011801"></span><span id="goog_622011802"></span><br />
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I pulled out my GO! and started cutting up some shirts I had already "de-boned" into strips (with my strip die) and will also use it to cut the Drunkard's Path blocks. Without this tool I am absolutely positive I would not have chosen to make this quilt! I LOVE tools that make things impossible, possible!!!! Although I could probably use more variety in the shirts, I will not buy more but will use only what I have. There may be some repeats, but I am good with that. <br />
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Onward! I have lots to do! Hopefully my "Quilt MoJo" will stay active and productive!</div>
Patriciahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05714097352546704948noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3743403806545257301.post-85481259196936579382015-02-27T12:54:00.000-06:002015-02-27T13:09:56.706-06:00Can't Sleep!!!<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
I often have issues with sleeping, and when I am concerned, worried or generally unsettled about something, it is worst. I am at that "place"--some personal family worry's going on and of course there is not one single thing I can do about it. Let me just say, for those of you with small children, enjoy your parenting challenges---the worst thing in the world is to be a parent of adult children. Given the fact that although they are old, you are older and still know more than they (although they don't think so), but no one listens to you and you have NO control---but that is for another discussion.<br />
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At any rate, what I do when I can't sleep is go to my quilting space. I really liked the last quilt I made and wanted to make it larger for a toddler and so------<br />
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It is 59 inches square...Super Sized. I figured it out on a piece of paper and went for it, measuring as I went. The solids are some Moda 5 inch charm packs I had (remember I am trying to use what I have). The background is a fabric called "Hidden Letters" (if you click on the picture it will enlarge). I think it is prefect for a boy or girl child. I am not going to put on a border since the material is directional and I would waste a lot trying to get it to go the right way. I am debating whether to put a minky back on. Since a toddler would use this, it might be better to put a cotton backing on. I have some really cute baby blue polka-dot fabric I may use. <br />
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I get such a sense of happiness with making quilts anyway, and when it is as a "gift" it makes me feel good to share a talent (I think it is anyway) to make someone else happy. Just think if others enjoyed "passing it on", how much better this world would be. Thanks Sandra for your comment on my last posts! I really want to thank YOU for giving me this opportunity!!<br />
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Anyway, one toddler/older child quilt down, five more to go!</div>
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