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We had a visit today from Mrs Billings, well not the original, but a very beautiful copy! Helen has brought her quilt in a few times over the past year but now it is nearly finished... just the last border to stitch in place and then she is done! Helen's choice of colours are soft shades of aqua, pink, green and blue. Mmmm very pretty. A friend sent me this little note today. I think they are talking about me! Whoops!!! Until next time,
Welcome to finish up Friday AND the final day of the No Scrap Left Behind blog tour. I appreciate all of the kind comments that were left along the way. It's been fun to finally show the quilts I worked so hard on behind the scenes for months on end. (Secret sewing is not easy!) Today my friend Amy, of Diary of a Quilter, is sharing her beautiful take on the subtle quilt. Amy and I have been long time blog friends and we've even been quilt market roommates a time or two. I had to chuckle when she picked the subtle quilt, because it seemed like it would be right up her alley. It's fun to see the quilt sewn up in a different color way, too! She's giving away a copy of the book, so be sure to visit her here. There's so much I could say about this quilt, I don't even know where to start. It's definitely a favorite! In a lot of ways this quilt reminds me of my grandmother. She was a simple, hard-working lady who loved the color red. She was definitely a make-do-and-mend kind of woman. This quilt is an homage to her. This quilt started out with the idea of making a scrappy Irish chain quilt, but completely scrappy, not focusing on just one color for the chain. This is really embarrassing, but this was the start.... It was a very rocky start, I might add, but I liked the idea too much to let it go. In the book, I shared the process of how I got from the photo, above, to the finished quilt, below. I thought it was important to include a section in the book about what to do when things AREN'T working. (Because I know that that's my reality a lot of times. ha!) Sometimes it's quite a process to get from the initial idea to the finished quilt.... but it's always worth it! I used up a LOT of scraps for this quilt. Especially my low volume stash. I love that there is so much variety in the patchwork. One could look at it for hours. All of the chain blocks are red and white polka dots. A classic and a favorite. I have a feeling that this quilt will age very well. Steffani did the beautiful quilting on this one, as well. I chose a simple daisy pattern, which finishes it off quite nicely. This quilt is a generous twin size...66" x 90", but it would be easy to adapt to almost any size. Today, I'm going to do a giveaway as well! I'm going to be giving away two copies of my new book! One winner, within the US, will receive a hard copy of No Scrap Left Behind. One winner, outside the US, will win a digital copy of the book. If you'd like to win, please leave me a comment in this post. In your comment, I'd love to hear what your favorite color (or combination) is at the moment. Be sure to include whether you are in the US or not, as well as your email address, so I can contact you in case you win. Thank you SO MUCH for celebrating my book release with me. I sure appreciate it! edited to add: the giveaway is now closed. thanks to all who entered! Ok, now it's time to link up your finishes for the week! Thanks for joining me for finish it up Friday!
Block #6: Salem Star for Charlotte Forten Grimké by Jean Stanclift The patterns were free online for two years but now I am off...
I’m excited to share pictures of four more versions of Reach for the Stars, Terri Krysan’s stunning star sampler quilt that was featured in Quilter’s Newsletter magazine three yea…
Today I have an absolutely, totally delicious day all to myself and have tons of things I should be doing but have already spent about an hour playing with Lorraine's newest CQJP in photoshop...fun fun fun.. Since I will be focusing mainly on the Morris blocks and suffrage blocks, I needed a smaller block for a change of pace and lighter colors.. I went through my WIP basket and found two and I settled on "Lace Cottage." I started this a couple years ago at least...maybe three. I sketched the cottage on silk with black ink and put a light colored wash on with alcohol inks... I had intended it for use on a bag but when I got to this point I could see that it would be entirely too fragile and stopped working on it.... The lace on the cottage wall was a fragment of very, very old lace...damaged but too exquisite to throw away. It would be a good block to tote about because it is mostly french knots and could be done anywhere.....I always need a totable block because I spend so much of my days waiting for something or someone. But I see a few design things to change right off... The door is too small and the walk is weird...it looks like a ramp to the front door (or maybe a long brown tongue)....both fixable. Now I can see it as a wall hanging and doing the border in laces and pearls blocks would be a great CQJP project next year and a real change of pace... I need to be doing non-moving tasks today as yesterday my helper was here and I overdid it. My whole body aches today. This section of our road is the worst in the winter because if we have a south wind AND snow, it drifts against the bushes about 3 to 4 feet deep. So we're putting up fence to support snow fencing and hopefully that will help.... Now that I've played on the computer another hour doing this post I REALLY have to do bills and paint buttons. Tomorrow I will show you what my second choice for a WIP project was.....
Happy New Year Bloggette's! I thought I would go back and share some of our wonderful AYOS Vintage Schnibbles projects before an...
Since I first made and posted this quilt two and half years ago it has been the most popular post on my blog. It has had over 111,000 page views and I have received many requests for a pattern, not just the block tutorial that I first posted. So I finally got around to writing up a pattern and it is now on my sidebar as a free download. Or you can just click this link HERE. I have quilted a few for clients and I loved seeing the different fabrics they all used. Here are a few samples of the ones that have come to Tamarack Shack! This is Rae’s blue and purple Four Patch Charm quilt. Sandra’s teal, brown and red Four Patch Charm quilt. Eileen scrappy Four Patch Charm quilt. I added more swirls in the quilting. This is Wendy’s Fall Four Patch Charm quilt and I used a pantograph .
Jacob was simply a perpetually happy person, and he carried that happiness with him like an aura, sharing it with whoever was near him. Lik...
Hi ladies, thought I'd show you what I've been up to. Finished the raggy ruffle quilt that was a customer order. It's an all roses quilt for a lovely little girl. It always makes me happy to make these pretty quilts. Also made a couple of cushions that I still have to list on ebay. Now Sold! Thank you! There's actually a heart appliqued on this one but for some reason couldn't get some decent pics. Apart from that, Lisa got her 'P's (provisional driver's licence) on Friday, I was trying very hard not to get emotional and cry in the middle of the RTA... and was doing pretty well .....till I saw Lisa burst out crying (with happiness). We were both a blubbering mess at one stage and I'm sure people in the shopping centre were looking at us funny when we both walked out with bulging red eyes from the RTA! bye for now, not forever, take care, Maryann
From the moment I spotted the front cover of Sarah Fielke's new book, Hand Quilted With Love, I knew I wanted to make it. In fac...
This was such a fun quilt. A month ago, Sherry brought me this Kaffe Fassett Fruit Salad (pattern from the book Quilts en Provence) quilt. Oh, I love this summery quilt! It's a big quilt too, 84" x 93". So, it was difficult to get a full shot. Sherry chose to have it quilted with all-over free motion swirls...perfect choice. I used Isacord thread in apricot...a thread color that goes nicely with the whole fruit salad theme. Sherry, thank you so much for letting me quilt for you! Happy Stitching,
Finally we get to the Stitch Modern 2015 exhibition, the 4th annual show of the East Bay Modern Quilters. A non-juried exhibition, members of the group all submit a quilt if they like and we end up…
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Quilted patchwork bed cover of printed cotton and linen, possibly made in Wales, 1830-1840.
Linda Schmidt has been a maker her entire life. Her art quilts are inspired by travel, family and the world around her.
Our Friend Renee made this, but it doesn't match the colors in her home, so we are quilting it up and Jewell will have it for her Livin...
This post is a tutorial for a careful technique, reverse applique dots. Two three inch squares are layered, basted together, and marked with a circle outline. A spool of thread makes a good template. The center of the circle needs to be removed with very sharp embroidery scissors. Then make several tiny clips that just touch the drawn line. Thread the needle with silk applique thread. Silk thread is very strong, does not knot, and is nearly invisible once stitched. The above photo shows how the needle itself is used to create the curves. If you use the side of the needle rather than your fingers to manipulate the cloth, you will get a neater curve. Firmly hold the two fabrics together with one hand, and then stitch the top fabric to the lower fabric with an invisible hem stitch. It's best to just relax with these dots, and work slowly and carefully. I'd say that each one takes at least ten minutes to make, perhaps more. When finished, bring the thread to the back of your work and make a knot before cutting the thread. At this time I also remove the excess bottom layer of fabric. This has become one of my favourite techniques. The dots give a strong graphic with minimalist strength. To make them takes practice, but there is a satisfaction in doing skillful work. Massed, the hand made dots are very powerful. Each unique. All the same.
With inspiration like this all day long, do you all really expect me to sew? Ha! I went on the bandwagon, then got ...
This quilted Jacket is one-of-a-kind piece. This Jacket is cozy and medium weight, perfect for all seasons. I designed, maschine pieced and quilted the Jacket. With the dropped shoulder, open front and straight cut, this Jacket will fit most Women sizes M to L. Please see measurements!! Sleeves can be rolled or left unrolled. The fabric I used is 100% cotton. The batting is 100% thin, warm and natural cotton. The Jacket is already pre-washed. This listing is for an adult sized Jacket. 31.5” .. length .................. collar to bottom edge 30” ..... sleeve length ....... collar to cuff 23” ..... armpit to armpit 23.5” .. across bottom ..... side to side Care Instructions: Machine wash warm on a gentle cycle Tumble dry on low or line dry Optional: Set Iron on Cotton with or without steam FREE Shipping in United States!! Some colors may appear differently between the picture and the real item caused by light brightness or variations between the computer monitors resolution. Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions. I would be happy to hear from you! *** Thanks for visiting my shop *** Copyright © 2024 Crafts with eMotion - All Rights Reserved
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Welcome to the final day of guest bloggers on the Modern Plus Sign Book Blog Hop. I had the absolute pleasure to be part of this hop. The first part of my quilt was what I called the dark block. A plus sign in the centre of a bear paw. I wanted my fabric choices to be somewhat masculine and thought of black bears and grizzly bears when I was scouting my stash for something suitable. If you missed the first week of the blog hop and have time to visit the bloggers who highlighted the first patterns shown from the book here is a list that connects directly to their blog post. Tuesday, March 13th Signature Plus Soma @ Whims and Fancies Ann @ Brown Paws Quilting Kitty @ Night Quilter Tribal Plus Sophie @ Luna Lovequilts Afton @ Quilting Mod Shelley @ The Carpenters Daughter Who Quilts Wednesday, March 14th Plus Surround Jayne @ Twiggy and Opal Jen @ A Dream and a Stitch Abigail @ Cut & Alter Kaleidoscope Plus Yvonne @ Quilting Jetgirl Sandra @ mmm! quilts Karen @ Run Sew Fun Thursday, March 15th Postage Plus Linda @ Flourishing Palms Bernie @ Needle and Foot Liz @ Savor Every Stitch Stacey @ Stacey In Stitches Rick Rack Runner Michelle @ From Bolt to Beauty Patty @ Elm Street Quilts Melanie @ A Bit of Scrap Stuff Blog Friday, March 16th Row Addition Myra @ Busy Hands Quilts Izzy @ Dizzy Quilts Transparency Chains Ruth @ Charly and Ben's Crafty Corner Christa @ Christa Quilts The second component is one I call the light block. Again a straightforward, no issues quilt block. The book is well illustrated and the directions are very easy to follow. The end result when the two blocks are combined is this lovely Bear's Paw Plus Quilt. It is so nice to say this quilt is finished and once the blog hop is over will reside on my hubby's easy chair. He has needed a new quilt for some time and this one is just the ticket. I used my walking foot to straight line quilt the grid on this quilt. Cheryl and Paige will wrap up the hop tomorrow. If you have been following you will know by now what a great book this is. You can obtain signed copies directly from them. Thank you Cheryl and Paige for letting me part of the blog hop for your fabulous book. Piecefully, Joanne Here are the links for this week's Blog Hop participants. Monday, March 19th Jessica @ Quilty Habit Cindy @ Hyacinth Quilt Designs Jennifer @ The Inquiring Quilter Julie @ The Crafty Quilter Tuesday, March 20th Tish @ Tish N Wonderland Judy @ Sew Some Sunshine Emily @ The Darling Dogwood Wanda @ Wanda's Life Sampler Karen @ Tu-Na Quilts, Travels, and Eats Katherine @ Sew Me Something Good Wednesday, March 21st Anja @ Anja Quilts Kate @ Smiles from Kate Sue @ Sevenoaks Street Quilts Carole @ From My Carolina Home Alison @ Little Bunny Quilts Thursday, March 22nd Debbie @ Esch House Quilts Laura @ Slice of Pi Quilts Beth @ Cooking Up Quilts Janice @ Color Creating and Quilting Joanne @ Quilts by Joanne Friday, March 23rd Cheryl @ Meadow Mist Designs Paige @ Quilted Blooms
