Hawaiian quilt "in the works"
07-16-2007, 06:37 AM
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Originally Posted by k_jupiter
Originally Posted by Yvonne
I'm in big trouble now! I shared your quilt picture with my daughter. Should have known better. "Mama, I want one too!" Ha!
tim in san jose
Tim, that is such a thoughtful gift but I doubt the idea would fly. This particular daughter is an army wife raising three boys. She's just a tad busy at the moment! In twenty years she should be about ready to make her own Hawaiian quilt. I do agree that if she wants one she should have the joy of making it. It'd mean so much more to her. (She did make her niece a quilt so I think we can say she is a quilter!)
07-17-2007, 05:46 AM
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This particular quilt was made to honor the memory of a dear friend. Most all Hawaiian-style quilts have stories in the patterns, and this one shows the things he loved. He raised orchids, so I gave him lots of flowers, vines and leaves. I enjoyed the quiet time of remembering him while the quilt was sewn together.
You can find pre-designed patterns at sites like www.quiltshawaii.com or www.poakalani.com
Remember folding paper snowflakes as a child? It's that simple. Both sites will show you how.
You can find pre-designed patterns at sites like www.quiltshawaii.com or www.poakalani.com
Remember folding paper snowflakes as a child? It's that simple. Both sites will show you how.
07-17-2007, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by Yvonne
I'm in big trouble now! I shared your quilt picture with my daughter. Should have known better. "Mama, I want one too!" Ha!
Leslee, There just aren't words to express how impressed I am with your wonderful quilting. Everytime I see it I'm blown away.
What a beautiful heirloom you are creating!
Keep stitching!!!
Leslee, There just aren't words to express how impressed I am with your wonderful quilting. Everytime I see it I'm blown away.
What a beautiful heirloom you are creating!
Keep stitching!!!
07-31-2007, 11:58 AM
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:( I am sooooo sad. there is no way I could attempt to do something like that. Are you hand quilting? did you make the patteern by cutting paper or frezzr paper? my friend cut some frezzer paper and iron it on to cut pattern
07-31-2007, 07:06 PM
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I do everything by hand except the binding, so I thought I was more than slightly crazy to take on a project this size! Why not try a pillow-sized pattern, or wall hanging? Much less work and they make good take-along sewing projects.
I make my master pattern from paper, then trace it onto the non-shiny side of freezer paper. I don't do the full pattern, just the wedge shape that gets ironed to the folded fabric. Pins still come in handy to keep the layers from shifting, but I like the way the freezer paper clings to the top layer of fabric. Cotton fabric appliques the best and doesn't shred as much at the edges as blends often do.
I make my master pattern from paper, then trace it onto the non-shiny side of freezer paper. I don't do the full pattern, just the wedge shape that gets ironed to the folded fabric. Pins still come in handy to keep the layers from shifting, but I like the way the freezer paper clings to the top layer of fabric. Cotton fabric appliques the best and doesn't shred as much at the edges as blends often do.
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