I am falling in love with this quilt. The work is slow but rewarding.
Bits & Pieces
Abstract Leaves – update
Published on 05/06/13
A Strange Creature and Something New
Published on 05/04/13
Logan was mowing our neighbors yard the other day and spotted this toad. Of course, he had to stop mowing and bring it in the house to show me. I have no idea how he saw it – maybe it explains why he can not mow in a straight line. =)
I also collected some wonderful fabrics for a new project. The print fabric is leftovers from my kitchen curtains – it will be the backing. The others will be part of a table runner. I am loving the solids right now!
A Finish
Published on 05/03/13
I so enjoyed making this quilting sampler on the long-arm. The new thread worked nicely. It does make a lot of lint so I cleaned the bobbin case more than normal and gave it a little extra oil. The sampler is hanging in the studio.
On the Long-arm
Published on 05/01/13
I put a piece of muslin on the long-arm this week to try out some new thread. I found a great deal on some #50 weight cotton – 3000 m for about $10. I wanted to try some new quilting designs as well. FUN!
Abstract Leaves – The beginning
Published on 04/30/13
I am starting a new BIG project. I hope that this will be my next show quilt. I always have a little “knot” of nervousness when starting a new show quilt.
The design is a enlarged drawing that started as a 8×14 doodle.
So far, I love my colors – much different than my usual hand dyed fabrics. I an using clean clear prints, black and black and white prints.
This is my first section. I am piecing some tiny circles. The inner circle is 1 1/2 inches. The centers do get a little bit smaller – they will all be pieced by machine. One is way too small – only 1/4 inch – so it will have to be appliquéd.
