NEW YEAR...NEW SKILLS

Time to try something different.

One down 36 to go.

I hope to get my Wed. class to break out of the mold.

It is a 12 inch block that uses a fair amount of fabric.

I'll let you know if I convince them to try it.

PILLOW LOVE

                             It is very difficult to photograph pillows, so hence the multiple pictures.
Ruth, one of my Wednesday students said"I don't repeat gossip so sit down and listen carefully."

                            Not only did I think this was hilarious, but I knew it belonged on a quilt.
                         That was not going to happen soon, but a pillow was within my reach.

      I used 1/4 th inch bias binding made with a Clover tool. Basting glue then sewn with FMQ
            to secure to top fabric. Then the entire pillow was FMQ to give texture and body.

                   I really love the result, and will probably do again with better letter placement.

ALL WE NEED IS

Happy New Year !!!!!

First project for 2014 pattern and instructions in Feb 2014 issue of American Patchwork and Quilting.
Would have loved to hand piece hearts as called for but machine applique got the job DONE.
Wishing you much love in the new year.

LITTLE HOUSE ON THE PRAIRE

Does anyone remember that show? Much simpler times when we had shows  like that. This little quilt reminded me of that time in my life. I have made this one for a guild member. This is paper pieced and was from a magazine a few years back. If you want the info, leave a comment and I'll find it for you. Happy Quilting!

CHRISTMAS SPIRIT

One of two pillows to dress up the living room for the Christmas season.. It is hard to see but the front is silk, FMQ done with rayon thread. Wool batting helps accentuate the feather design. The best part.....it was in my stash.

PLAY TIME

 

There are lots of very important things I need to work on.

This was not one of them.

Sometimes, you have to follow where your passion takes you.

BACK IN THE SADDLE AGAIN

This is a customer quilt. I had a LOT of concerns. One, it is pieced using an interfacing technique that is not removed.

Second, it is machine appliqued onto another piece of fabric and the underside is not removed.

 

So essentially, I quilted through 5 layers including the batting.



It was sheer joy. Not a hitch! I used a microtex needle since it is all batik fabric.

 

Now all I have to do is tie and bury all those threads.



No problem !