This week I am spending everyday quilting. I began machine quilting on a Prayers and Squares quilt. I hope to finish today. Then I finished Maggie's quilt and will get it in the mail to her later this week. I love the quilt, and want to keep it in Mississippi a while longer before sending it to Michigan. :-) I am also beginning a baby quilt for Josie who will be born in June. Pictures and stories later. The weather was cloudy yesterday and dark this morning--so not picture taking weather.
Later--I'm off to the quilt shack.
Tuesday, April 28, 2009
Saturday, April 18, 2009
Quilt Show
I want to share some pictures with you taken at the quilt show today. The two ladies who made these quilts are very special people, and I admire them both.
This happens to belong to my friend, Janet. She does not use a sewing machine--so all seams are by hand. She also hand quilted it. She won 2nd place Viewer's Choice.
If she doesn't mind, I am going to show a quilt she has been working on for ages. It is also hand sewn and hand quilted. It is beautiful.
This next beautiful quilt was designed, sewn, and quilted by my friend, Barbara. The pattern sold commercially. Barbara teaches classes at the local quilt store.
This happens to belong to my friend, Janet. She does not use a sewing machine--so all seams are by hand. She also hand quilted it. She won 2nd place Viewer's Choice.
If she doesn't mind, I am going to show a quilt she has been working on for ages. It is also hand sewn and hand quilted. It is beautiful.
This next beautiful quilt was designed, sewn, and quilted by my friend, Barbara. The pattern sold commercially. Barbara teaches classes at the local quilt store.
Wednesday, April 15, 2009
Tax Day
Oh, woe is me--this is tax day. I would rather spend my money on fabric but
Then He said to them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's.” Matthew 22:21 (NIV)
Then He said to them, “Give to Caesar what is Caesar's, and to God what is God's.” Matthew 22:21 (NIV)
Sunday, April 12, 2009
Easter Sunday
"Then go quickly and tell his disciples: 'He has risen from the dead' . . ." Matthew 28:7
Wednesday, April 8, 2009
Easter Dress
Here is an Easter dress for another granddaughter, Shannon. Her favorite color is pink. Sure hope it fits and hope I can get pictures with her wearing it.
Tuesday, April 7, 2009
4 WIP Completed
As promised here are pictures of four of my completed projects which were mailed today to my grandchildren 900 miles away. I completed two similar panel quilts but only showing picture of one. On one of the Cars quilts I tried to do a binding by sewing to back and bringing forward and top stitching. Not sure I will try that again because it looked really sad, and I take pride in my binding. I also got to practice my stippling. I am going to need more practice but had so much fun learning.
The skirts are for two of my granddaughters. The blue is a size 10 and the pink is size 8. The pink skirt is completely lined. I hemmed it using the Bernina blind stitch foot, but I could sometimes see too much thread on the top. The blue was cut on bias so I used a serger to hem and then turned under and top stitched. I used a new top stitch foot for my Bernina that really made the hem look good.
So each project was a learning experience -- some very challenging and some that did not turn out to my expectations. Oh, well, I had a good time and hope they will enjoy my happys.
The skirts are for two of my granddaughters. The blue is a size 10 and the pink is size 8. The pink skirt is completely lined. I hemmed it using the Bernina blind stitch foot, but I could sometimes see too much thread on the top. The blue was cut on bias so I used a serger to hem and then turned under and top stitched. I used a new top stitch foot for my Bernina that really made the hem look good.
So each project was a learning experience -- some very challenging and some that did not turn out to my expectations. Oh, well, I had a good time and hope they will enjoy my happys.
Subscribe to:
Posts (Atom)