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cheri stonespinner , 09-01-2011 09:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Crazy Quiltin Robin

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Originally Posted by Gabbystabber
Are there any crazy quilters out there that would like to show and tell? I would love to see them. These are a few blocks I made to use in my first cq. Each block takes me a long time to complete. And even after I say I am finished with a block, I can always find another wee spot that needs embellishing.
Donna W.
I did this one about 6 years ago

Robin, I love the romance of your c.q. I love the artistry of all c.q. I've tried it but haven't reached the level of any of the blocks shown on this board. I thank you all for the inspiration to try again :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

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cheri stonespinner , 09-01-2011 09:42 AM

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Originally Posted by Gabbystabber

Are there any crazy quilters out there that would like to show and tell? I would love to see them. These are a few blocks I made to use in my first cq. Each block takes me a long time to complete. And even after I say I am finished with a block, I can always find another wee spot that needs embellishing.
Donna W.

Gabby, thanks for shareing your art and opening this topic up I so love your block as well as the others shown. :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

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cheri stonespinner , 09-01-2011 10:29 AM

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Originally Posted by jeaninmaine

These are all so inspiring. I've been saving fabric for a few years now. Then I saw some of the new pastel ones they've been doing, now I want to do a traditional one and a pastel one. Here's some urls I've collected (the 'I' in any subject lines the person whose site it was not me).

How to Machine Piece Crazy Quilts
http://www.loopylace.com/crazyquilts...ns/piecing.htm
Solving Crazy Patchwork Piecing Problems
http://www.loopylace.com/crazyquilts...ngproblems.htm

How to Interlock Crazy Quilt Pieces
http://www.ehow.com/how_13974_interl...azy-quilt.html

How to make a crazy quilt block by paper piecing
You can apply your favorite paper piecing method to crazy quilt block patterns, or you can follow the directions below.
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Try this one first
http://cqmagonline.com/vol09iss2/index.shtml
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Crash Course In Crazy Quilting
Jackie had asked how I attached the fabric to the coin purse in a recent comment. Actually it is sewn down to a foundation fabric (cheap cotton muslin) in a flip and sew fashion. It is easy once you get the hang of it. After that, you sew the front and back together and sew it into the purse frame. The purse frames are sold without any purse attached to them.

Over time I have compiled a crash course in crazy quilitng- list of favorite sites and blogs and I will post those here.

Crash Course in Crazy Quilting-
It is important to know that there are many variations in crazy quilting-(as opposed to traditional quilting) What works for one person might not be the best technique for another. There are no wrong ways and right ways. I hope these links help you get started-

General Overview of Crazy Quilting- A great resource
http://www.geocities.com/SoHo/Lofts/6531/cqfaq.htm

Here is another one
http://crazyquilting.pbworks.com/CQ+...Challenge+HGTV

on-line magazine for ideas
http://cqmagonline.com/vol09iss2/index.shtml

Piecing techniques-

Foundation Pieced Crazy Quilt Blocks-
http://www.nmia.com/~mgdesign/qor/styles/crazy/crzayqlt.htm

Free form and/or flip and sew-
http://cqmagonline.com/vol03iss02/ar...84/index.shtml
Nice - http://www.caron-net.com/classes/cla.../clasmay1.html
http://www.wyldwmn.com/fanblock1.htm
http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/cr_quilting_blocks/article/0,1789,HGTV_3299_1391664,00.html

Here is a site
http://www.needlenthread.com/2006/10...mbroidery.html

here's a site that I bookmarked for different stitches.
http://www.fidella.com/webstitch/needle_stitch.html

Great site
http://www.pintangle.com/journal/201...x-crazy-q.html

How to embroider and embellish-
http://inaminuteago.com/crazyquiltin...inations1.html

Sharon Boggon’s stitch dictionary
http://inaminuteago.com/stitchindex.html

Eye Candy from Sharon Boggon’s site for wonderful inspiration- make sure you click on the thumbnails to enlarge the pics-
http://inaminuteago.com/crazyquiltin...oxgallery.html
http://inaminuteago.com/crazyquiltin...ctgallery.html
http://inaminuteago.com/crazyquiltin...uiltindex.html

Favorite Blogs for Crazy Quilt Inspiration- (in no particular order)
http://chloesplace.blogspot.com/
http://kittyandmedesigns.blogspot.com/
http://www.allisonaller.com/cblog/index.php
http://inaminuteago.com/blog/index.php

There are so MANY more blogs on CQ- if you follow the links listed in these blogs it should keep you busy for a long LONG time. If you want more eye candy- take a look at the sidebar of my blog and there are tons of links to other ladies who do CQ.
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http://www.needlework-tips-and-techn...mbroidery.html

- VIDEOS -

Lazy Daisy Stitch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AeT8x...layer_embedded

Fly Stitch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oBAjK...layer_embedded
Butterfly Chain Stitch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JKW-f...eature=related

Fly Stitch Rose
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=97s2u...eature=related

Dog Rose with Couched Stem -Nice, look at all her videos
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3BOEb...eature=related

Ribbon Spiderweb Rose
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rc-Sa...eature=related

Ribbon rose made with a combination of stitches
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=D7da8...eature=related

Ribbon Rosebud made with detached chain and fly stitch
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WQKyi...eature=related

Bullion Tipped Lazy Daisy
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=7ZYhS...eature=related

Ribbon Iris Stitch -Easy, nice
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=d3rgB...feature=relmfu

Ribbon Gathered Flower
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=THMCM...feature=relmfu

Jean, Thank you for this site! I spent time in quilting farie land :thumbup:

#164

jeaninmaine , 09-01-2011 02:17 PM

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You're very welcome Cheri.

#165

leakus , 09-01-2011 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by Gabbystabber

Donna, your work is beautifull. I have a lot of old dresses saved for my heriloom crazy quilt; I have beads and ribbons and some tattering and crochet pieces.
I haven't started because I am afraid that the colors don't go toghether. How do you plan your quilt? or blocks? Do you repeat all the fabrics in all the blocks or just some? Do you exclude some colors? Do you think you could guide me through the planning of my quilt?

#166

KalamaQuilts , 10-07-2018 06:17 AM

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this thread is seven years old. Do any of you mainly do crazy work rather than patch work? I have a reason for asking

#167

Jordan , 10-07-2018 08:20 AM

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Your blocks are absolutely gorgeous. You have put a lot of work into each block and I admire the patience you have taken to put something special into your blocks. Very beautiful!!

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QuiltMom2 , 10-08-2018 02:53 AM

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I love the look of crazy quilting and I have a sewing/embroidery machine. Molly Mine makes life so much fun, although I'm the first to admit it doesn't compare to the real hand-done/embellished variety of crazy quilt blocks (although it's better than most of them!) Does use some of my never-ending scraps.

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