Im so happy to finish my April block, for the Free Bee. I was a month behind..... for some strange reason I made the May blocks before the April block. I plead crazy creative mood swings......
Im still just playing around with the slivers....I thought Id just try out a QAYG (stitch and flip) block, before committing to a full fledged project.
Im finding this book quite fascinating. After giving it a more thorough read, I went down to play. Pressing creases into the arc is a very fast and easy way to mark the fabric.I would much...
Let me explain......in the aftermath of a "Creative Frenzy" the doldrums hit. Im sure you know what Im talking about. After spending weeks immersed in a project, to the point of obsession, at...
Can you believe it, another Bloggers Quilt Festival is underway. Youll want to check this out, as so many bloggers enter their amazing quilts, in the festival. Its a wonderful feast for the eyes...
My fellow Free Bees, have by far exceeded my expectations. Although one of the blocks is still on the way...and its a beauty, I couldnt resist playing a little. Just a couple of collages here a...
A lovely day for a photo shoot of Colour Shot. The Oakshott Project is complete.Im kind of sad Im finished...weve had so much fun together these lovely Oakshott Cottons and ...
I had enough questions regarding the corners of machine stitched binding, that I quickly put together a sample. In my earlier post, I was doing a reversible binding so there were no m...
Whats the most difficult thing about machine binding? I think its the fact that you are sewing blind....you cant see if you are catching the binding as you sew, and who wants to use multiple pins tha...
So what does one do, when your perfect choice of binding isnt quite as perfect, for the back of your quilt? That is the case for my Oakshott Project. The front of the quilt is made up entirely, of sh...
Your blocks are made and quilted....all ready to join. The temptation to "quickly" join the blocks, in order to finish is high....dont give in. The are many parts of QAYG that are quick...
Since Im up to my armpits in shott cottons anyway, its a good thing I can use them for my April and May Free Bee blocks, as well. True to my erratic quilting ways, I threw myself in to Mays...
We have a winner.....thanks so much, for all your wonderful comments. The winner of the fabulous book Quilting Modern is Rhonda of QuiltNut Creations. I just popped over to her blog an...
My wonderful son with his beautiful boy.Indeed, it was a very good day....our hearts are full.And of course, here are a few pics, of the quilt I made for him.
Ive started a Flickr Group.....QAYG UnstitchedThe QAYG topic is humongous (to borrow another one of my little granddaughters&nbs p;favourite phrases). As a result Ive started...
As you can see, Ive decided against using the stripes.Making progress.A little improv joining going on.I would like the joiners to blend into the quilt, rather than be an obvious design element .&nbs...
Here are blocks 11 and 12, of the Oakshott Project and to borrow one my little granddaughters favourite sayings, for the moment....and thats it. She loves it use it when she wants another turn of any...
I was so excited when the book Quilting Modern by Jacquie Gering and Katie Pederson came out, I did what any good quilter would do......I pre-ordered, not just once, but twice. (...
A little piecing....after all, I just had to try out my new die, for the Go Cutter... the smaller size drunkards path. These are a little more finicky to piece than t...
So what does one do, when deadlines are looming?? Rip up the sewing room, of course!! It goes without saying. Its amazing how much havoc I can create, in a short period of time....and all to&nbs...
Its not just the piecing that is improvised. I like to improvise the quilting as well. This is actually a very simple method of applique.Im using two inch strips that have been presse...
Just because my machine is taking a rest, doesnt mean my fabric addiction is asleep. There is nothing better than finding a deal. Fabric for $6 a meter....and my favourite Valdani thre...
Im enjoying a wonderful week, with family, including one of my darling little granddaughters. Its always wonderful seeing the world, through the eyes of a child. So needless to say, th...
Another Fresh Sewing Day at Lilys Quilts...... If you have a moment pop over and see what every ones been up to last month. Ive pretty much spent the month of March, up to my eyeballs,...
After an interesting read, on Copyright issues, by Leah, of the Free Motion Quilting Project, I found myself reconsidering Pinterest. Im all for the sharing of ideas and have long...
Still working on the Oakshott Cotton project.Block EightIts hard to capture the luminous sheen on these lovely shot cottons.Eight Blocks Completed....four more to go.Quilt Back
Making it up as I go along is what I do best...or should I say, enjoy the most. I loose interest if I know exactly what the end result will look like. To sum it up, my lazy gene doesnt like to p...
For the month of March, Krista of Spotted Stones asked us to make a curvy strip, made up of wedges, using Sherri Lynn Woods amazing tutori al, for her Mod Mood Quilt.&nb...
Almost all of the Free Bee blocks for February have arrived. Going to the mailbox on a daily basis has been rather exciting (remember this is my first bee, ever). Are yo...
It felt just like my birthday....when the delivery man rang my doorbell!Colourbox from OakshottWhoops it is my birthday......one more year until I hit a really big number. I was needing a good d...
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