Flowers From My Garden Block #4 - Part I
Block #4 is finally here! The roses and lilies are in full bloom in my garden and there are even a few strawberries that the critters haven't discovered yet.
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SNAILS!! I have too many in my yard now and they have a particular fondness for my flowers buds and lettuces. I'm not fond of them in my garden, but I'm pretty partial to this wool applique snail.
Read MoreFlowers From My Garden Block #3 - Part I
This is the third block of the Flowers From My Garden Mystery Quilt.
Read MoreFlowers From My Garden Block #2 - Part II
These are instructions for completing the second block of Flowers From Garden Mystery Quilt. Please see the previous post for Part I of Block #2.
Read MoreFlowers From My Garden Mystery Quilt - Block #2 Part I
This is the second block in a 4 block series for the Flowers From My Garden Mystery Quilt. It is based on a 19th century sampler design by 10- year-old Elizabeth J. Demeritt of Rochester (New Hampshire or Massachusetts).
Read MoreFlowers From My Garden Block #1 -Part IV
These are the final instructions for Mystery Quilt Flowers From My Garden - Block #1.
Read MoreFlowers From My Garden - Part III
Hopefully you have your background block completed and are now ready to begin appliqueing the design.
This post will cover the applique of the vase, flower stems, and the bottom flower petals.
Read MoreFlowers From My Garden Part II
This post will cover the selection and cutting of the wool applique pieces for block #1 of the Flowers From My Garden Quilt. Hopefully, it will give you a few ideas for your wool choices.
Read MoreFlowers From My Garden Mystery Quilt
I thought I begin the year with a mystery quilt. This is the first block.
Read MoreA Little Tribute to Uppercase
My favorite magazine is Uppercase Magazine (http://uppercasemagazine.com/). It's a beautifully curated magazine for creatives.
Read MoreOnion Skin Dye
I thought I'd try a dye comparison between red and brown onion skins on natural colored osnaburg and two colors of Robert Kaufman Essex linen cotton blends.
Read MoreTis the Season
Tis the season for snowmen, figgy puddings, and the festive gathering of good friends and family around a blazing hearth on a cold winter's night.
Read MoreWelcome My Pretties
It's October already! Oh My!
Read MoreTomato Mania
The inspiration for this pillow began with a basket of tomatoes from my garden.
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Finishing Up Loose Ends
Alphabet letters used from The Proverbial Quilt by Denyse Schmidt
When my husband's parents passed away several years ago I put some of their cotton and linen clothing aside to (someday) make a quilt for my sister-in-law. Well I finally finished it! I had completed the piecing of the top and had sent it out to be quilted by Karen at Cosmic Quilting before I broke my shoulder. All I had to do was sew the binding. It was a little tricky with the shoulder, but I did it!
I used a simple plus design to symbolize mother and father and the four resulting squares representing the four children. I used Denim chambray in indigo by Robert Kaufmann from Hawthorne Threads for the binding and backing. I used the alphabet from The Proverbial Quilt by Denyse Schmidt to create the "SLEEP" on the back of the quilt.
A Life of Plenty by Jeni Gastone from Woolen Willow Designs
I also finished a quilt top from a quilt-a-long hosted by Jeni Gaston from Woolen Willow Designs. My friend and I began this adventure about 1 1/2 years ago. We used hand-dyed ribbon and wool for all the applique pieces. I had to substitute a "square within a square" for one section of the quilt where I just couldn't get the piecing right. My friend cut the border fabrics and finished up my corner squares. We sewed them on and we were done! The quilt tops are going out to be quilted next week. Yahoo!
I'm amazed at how much I'm getting done while being housebound. It seems that breaking my shoulder has some pluses. However, I wouldn't recommend it to anyone.
Happy Stitching Everyone!
Keeping Busy
I'm keeping busy finishing up some UFO's.
Read MoreMarsha's Choice
This design is for Marsha from the Beach Cities Quilt Guild. You wanted a new design for the wool appliqued pouch, so here it is. I hope you like it.
Read MoreHands To Work - Small Pouch
I created this project in praise of hands. It's based on the Shaker symbol Heart in Hand and the multicultural symbol Tree of Life. It's a 5-inch zippered pouch like the ones I made previousIy, but it's a little deeper to accommodate the larger design elements. I used a piece of an old cashmere sweater for the hand and I pieced the tree.
Read MoreA Little Love in Your Heart
I thought I would start this year's blogging off with a little angel to brighten your day. You can make one to frame, or make several to make into a quilt. You can personalize it with your choice of hair, skin, and dress colors. You can also stitch different words on the heart (e.g., hope, peace, faith). Be creative and Happy Stitching!
Read MoreGobble Gobble Table Mat
Thanksgiving just gets me all warm and tingly and all kinds of wonderful inside.
- Willard Scott
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