It's Virtual Quilt Weekend
05-03-2014, 01:24 PM
#41
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I have had a GREAT day!! I completely ignored the house, dishes and DH (he was just watching sports anyway) and spent 90% of the day in my sewing room.
I finished the twister that I had started. It was much more work than I had anticipated (this is only the second twister I have done and the first was a 12x12 inch Christmas hanging.) It ended up being about 30x35 inches and all from either my stash or scrap bucket. It still needs eyes, some embroidery to form a mouth, and borders. I am thinking the turquoise would be nice but only have enough for the sides. Will have to figure out some cornerstones--maybe some bones or balls?? Anyway, I think it will make a really cute little boy's quilt. Never seem to have enough of those.
I did make some changes to the pattern because of fabric constraints and personal preferences. So, here is my take on "Who Let the Dogs Out".
I finished the twister that I had started. It was much more work than I had anticipated (this is only the second twister I have done and the first was a 12x12 inch Christmas hanging.) It ended up being about 30x35 inches and all from either my stash or scrap bucket. It still needs eyes, some embroidery to form a mouth, and borders. I am thinking the turquoise would be nice but only have enough for the sides. Will have to figure out some cornerstones--maybe some bones or balls?? Anyway, I think it will make a really cute little boy's quilt. Never seem to have enough of those.
I did make some changes to the pattern because of fabric constraints and personal preferences. So, here is my take on "Who Let the Dogs Out".
05-03-2014, 01:38 PM
#43
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Location: Cincinnati, OH
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English paper piecing, I believe.
Littlebear, that is really nice. What is "EPP"?
I've started the blocks for the quilt some of the QBers helped me with (http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...n-t246011.html). However, my final design is a bit different from what I had in that thread -- I'll surprise everyone when I'm finished! I do plan to use the yellow, however! I will post some pics .... if NASCAR races and installation of a new A/C leave me time for sewing, that is!
I've started the blocks for the quilt some of the QBers helped me with (http://www.quiltingboard.com/main-f1...n-t246011.html). However, my final design is a bit different from what I had in that thread -- I'll surprise everyone when I'm finished! I do plan to use the yellow, however! I will post some pics .... if NASCAR races and installation of a new A/C leave me time for sewing, that is!
05-03-2014, 01:40 PM
#44
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I finished 1 half apron.
The full apron has the front and lining sewn together now
need to turn add ties & pockets that will be done.
I purchased 2 table top mannequins last year to use for
displays so I put one on the table so I can take pictures
of the half apron. My mannequin is to darn skinny.
Guess if my stuff sells decent at the bird show next weekend
that I will be hunting/investing in a couple larger mannequins.
Nothing makes me feel any fatter than I already am than to see
this anorexic mannequin trying to wear my apron.
But I learn the HARD way NOT to use my hubs as my model for
capes and aprons because he is a BIG guy (6'3" & 360#).
LOL
The full apron has the front and lining sewn together now
need to turn add ties & pockets that will be done.
I purchased 2 table top mannequins last year to use for
displays so I put one on the table so I can take pictures
of the half apron. My mannequin is to darn skinny.
Guess if my stuff sells decent at the bird show next weekend
that I will be hunting/investing in a couple larger mannequins.
Nothing makes me feel any fatter than I already am than to see
this anorexic mannequin trying to wear my apron.
But I learn the HARD way NOT to use my hubs as my model for
capes and aprons because he is a BIG guy (6'3" & 360#).
LOL
05-03-2014, 02:20 PM
#49
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Join Date: Feb 2014
Location: Wis
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How fun! Some really nice things going on! I've been alternating quilting with cleaning (I have knee surgery next week.). Clean some, then a sewing reward. I am working on a little guys quilt. Charcoal gray and medium gray blocks....the blocks are whacked in the middle and have a strip of boyish colors inserted. Hope to post a photo when I finish sewing together the rows. The setting I'm using is from a Tula Pink book.
I guess we're watching the Derby now. I better get out my hat!
I guess we're watching the Derby now. I better get out my hat!
05-03-2014, 02:30 PM
#50
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Join Date: Jan 2011
Location: Boston
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I was trying to decide between starting a lapquilt for my friend and starting to re-cover the cushions in our windowseat. The cushions are about 12 years old and are terribly sun faded but the quilt is more fun! So I started cutting the fabric for the quilt.
It is up on the design wall now and needs to percolate a bit before I sew any more.
It is up on the design wall now and needs to percolate a bit before I sew any more.
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