tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-88299764667287851202024-03-14T01:35:06.595-04:00Ariane QuiltsArianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.comBlogger673125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-77942572931725140942020-08-02T12:26:00.003-04:002020-08-02T12:28:03.925-04:00What I've made since my last post!<div style="text-align: center;">Hi there!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've been busy finishing projects that were almost done.</div><div style="text-align: center;">Plus, I started and finished a bunch of small knitting projects.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I started and finished these knitted socks in June 2020. </div><div style="text-align: center;">They are made from Misti Alpaca Hand Paint sock yarn and Cascade Heritage form the toes, heels and cuffs. I just made plain vanilla socks using the tutorial by Kay at the Crazy Sock Lady podcast. I used the video tutorial for Vanilla socks on magic loop.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j0RQ8LNE-8k/XybkbksCd2I/AAAAAAAAEk8/T8QraSA5MbAKyIbFNR3N9ycvUezcAAAEwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/stripedsocks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="410" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-j0RQ8LNE-8k/XybkbksCd2I/AAAAAAAAEk8/T8QraSA5MbAKyIbFNR3N9ycvUezcAAAEwCNcBGAsYHQ/w410-h410/stripedsocks.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also made a baby quilt top in June. But, I haven't finished it yet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RrhTqyH_8ug/XybljD2GrzI/AAAAAAAAElI/7g-diTYeuDkRR2NJi-Brvj2vVbL-dy8rwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/quilttop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="512" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-RrhTqyH_8ug/XybljD2GrzI/AAAAAAAAElI/7g-diTYeuDkRR2NJi-Brvj2vVbL-dy8rwCNcBGAsYHQ/w384-h512/quilttop.jpg" width="384" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I keep debating if I'm going to put a border or not. I need to get this done though.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Then in July, I started and finished another pair of socks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O3bpIEUablI/Xybl9THAaBI/AAAAAAAAElQ/vYU6ZPToPvI2ZsbKHqWmFC08qQjBOD5SACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/bluestripedsocks.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="410" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-O3bpIEUablI/Xybl9THAaBI/AAAAAAAAElQ/vYU6ZPToPvI2ZsbKHqWmFC08qQjBOD5SACNcBGAsYHQ/w410-h410/bluestripedsocks.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I used the Nelson Cabin sock pattern by Carol Baird. It's a free pattern on Ravelry.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I really love how these turned out too. I used Patons Socks FX in Cadet Colors. It's more like a sport weight yarn. But makes nice squishy socks.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also started and finished the Spindrift Shawl by Helen Stewart. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-peSVviqxl_s/Xybm-2Tw4ZI/AAAAAAAAElc/37oN7K7tA-I9EU_DfM-00JNUlGaZoWzpwCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/knittedshawl.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="512" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-peSVviqxl_s/Xybm-2Tw4ZI/AAAAAAAAElc/37oN7K7tA-I9EU_DfM-00JNUlGaZoWzpwCNcBGAsYHQ/w512-h512/knittedshawl.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had purchased the yarn, Cascade Heritage Silk Peruvian Tones in Deep Wisteria, in a destash sale. I only paid $3.00 for the skein. I thought it would be perfect for making my first ever knitted shawl. I love how it turned out.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FLVZ0ksRZ9w/XybnedSMOJI/AAAAAAAAElk/GAn03ICYpn4WFNcEyFn4058fMBgW3ZL3ACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/knittedshawl2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="512" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-FLVZ0ksRZ9w/XybnedSMOJI/AAAAAAAAElk/GAn03ICYpn4WFNcEyFn4058fMBgW3ZL3ACNcBGAsYHQ/w512-h512/knittedshawl2.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;"> I had started a crochet cardigan last summer.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It only needed the ends woven in and blocking.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, I got all that done.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XUQu43eWhNU/XybhbT5jhII/AAAAAAAAEkY/J7ejCxIn7nIrodljSwOUP-GxH4_VskwvACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/crochetcardigan.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1539" height="512" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-XUQu43eWhNU/XybhbT5jhII/AAAAAAAAEkY/J7ejCxIn7nIrodljSwOUP-GxH4_VskwvACNcBGAsYHQ/w385-h512/crochetcardigan.jpg" width="385" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pattern for this cardigan is Camino by Rowan. It is a free pattern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ryo4tLb3EiQ/XybicwFSHGI/AAAAAAAAEkg/XuLrUViUaEASqnhsExS6mMCHdsUFfj3IACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/crochetcardigan2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="512" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-Ryo4tLb3EiQ/XybicwFSHGI/AAAAAAAAEkg/XuLrUViUaEASqnhsExS6mMCHdsUFfj3IACNcBGAsYHQ/w512-h512/crochetcardigan2.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I used Ice Yarns Wool Cord Sport in Dark Fuchsia. This yarn was quite itchy. But I decided to take a chance and throw it in the washer and dryer and see if that made a difference. I did. It's much softer now. It's still a bit itchy, but comfortable to wear. It shrank just a tiny bit. I started this in August 2019 and just finished it in July 2020. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This next project just needed the ends woven in and blocking too.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's the Lacy Feather and Fan Wrap by A. Westbrook. It's a free pattern.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--kX0YN5-UVE/XybjBrMn21I/AAAAAAAAEko/mXBVAO-QzIwxlL16C3TeydEhlEIaN_VQACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/lacescarf.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="512" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/--kX0YN5-UVE/XybjBrMn21I/AAAAAAAAEko/mXBVAO-QzIwxlL16C3TeydEhlEIaN_VQACNcBGAsYHQ/w512-h512/lacescarf.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This wrap is so pretty.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T887RhusLLU/XybjpTi-5eI/AAAAAAAAEk0/_gQxr8heSo8cLGIYumnQh6EXNAkMib5BACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/lacescarf2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="512" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-T887RhusLLU/XybjpTi-5eI/AAAAAAAAEk0/_gQxr8heSo8cLGIYumnQh6EXNAkMib5BACNcBGAsYHQ/w512-h512/lacescarf2.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"> I used a ball of Regia Lace that I bought on sale last year. I started this wrap in July 2019 and finished it completely in July 2020.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a few pairs of knitted socks in the works right now.</div><div style="text-align: center;">The first one is a shorty sock made with leftover yarn.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I haven't started the second one yet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QW0tu-eOL40/XyboAarhSEI/AAAAAAAAElw/17lcHXj47M4wPw7N_ssRoTUUvNOk3EfFgCNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/pinksock.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="410" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-QW0tu-eOL40/XyboAarhSEI/AAAAAAAAElw/17lcHXj47M4wPw7N_ssRoTUUvNOk3EfFgCNcBGAsYHQ/w410-h410/pinksock.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">This next sock is made with Patons Kroy FX in Cameo Colors. I'm using Hermione's Everyday socks pattern by Erica Lueder.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7usKocsE7xE/XyboYQ5dYFI/AAAAAAAAEmA/y5dG4RDv0rMsmw2VtL03SBTqzGDYDp8OACNcBGAsYHQ/s2048/newsock.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="410" src="https://1.bp.blogspot.com/-7usKocsE7xE/XyboYQ5dYFI/AAAAAAAAEmA/y5dG4RDv0rMsmw2VtL03SBTqzGDYDp8OACNcBGAsYHQ/w410-h410/newsock.jpg" width="410" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've got the first sock done and I've started the second. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">I've got a few more UFO's that I would like to get done in the next few weeks. It all depends on how much time I get for crafting. Sometimes life gets in the way. LOL!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hope your summer is going well!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">Hugs to all!!</div>Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-31881921431655299902020-06-20T07:20:00.002-04:002020-06-20T07:20:19.728-04:00What I have been up to since the end of January 2020?<div style="text-align: center;">
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It's been a while, but I have been doing some crafting.</div>
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I thought I would share some of the things I've completed so far this year.</div>
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I'm still crocheting a lot. But, I have done some sewing, quilting too.</div>
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In February, I completed this crochet baby blanket. It's made with a sport weight cotton/acrylic blend. It's super soft and squishy. I didn't follow a pattern. </div>
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In March, I finished this crochet scarf that I made. Again I did not use a pattern. This is made with acrylic fingering weight yarn. It's super soft and comfortable to wear. </div>
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In April, I got the sewing bug again.</div>
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I hadn't done any quilting in so long. So, I made a super simple baby quilt. </div>
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I quilted it with a meandering stitch.</div>
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I used a super soft flannel on the back.</div>
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This quilt was part of a gift set that I sent out. I made matching drawstring bag to go with it. </div>
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And a few zipper pouches.</div>
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I also made some masks for our family. I didn't take pictures of all of them, but here are the some of them.</div>
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I used the YouTube tutorial by Bonnie K. Hunter to make my masks.</div>
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In May, I didn't finish any projects. I did work on many crochet projects, but they were all still in the works. </div>
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In June so far, I have completed my first pair of knitted socks. Yeah!!!</div>
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I made these socks with yarn that my son bought me for my birthday. Not my usual colours, but because he got me the yarn, they are extra special.</div>
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That's it for now. I do have other completed projects. But I don't have pictures of them. Once, I get photos of them, I'll share them with you. </div>
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Hugs to everyone, and stay safe and healthy.</div>
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Be kind to one another.</div>
Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-56824889073815840232020-01-22T09:10:00.001-05:002020-01-22T09:10:21.112-05:00A crocheted baby blanket finish!<div style="text-align: center;">
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I started this crocheted baby blanket in June 2019.</div>
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I worked on it from time to time.</div>
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I didn't have a deadline or a reason really to make it.</div>
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I just had the yarn in my stash and thought it would make a nice blanket for a baby.</div>
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I used a pattern by<a href="https://attic24.typepad.com/weblog/dune-blanket.html"> Lucy @ Attic24 called the Dune Blanket.</a></div>
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The yarn is King Cole Big Value Baby DK.</div>
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The pattern is so great. I loved working on this blanket.</div>
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All the ends are sewn in, and its ready to give away. </div>
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I hope you like it.</div>
Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-19175269543920648412020-01-19T10:32:00.001-05:002020-01-19T10:36:12.015-05:00Getting back to quilting in 2020<div style="text-align: center;">
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It's been a long time since I've posted on my blog. To be honest, I haven't had the best of health.</div>
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I haven't done any sewing or quilting since September 2018. </div>
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That's a long time. I miss it!!!</div>
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I have done some crafting. I've done crocheting and a bit of knitting.</div>
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Mostly I crocheted.</div>
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I found it very relaxing, portable, and easy enough that I could do it even when I had very little energy. This satisfied my creativity enough to keep my spirits up.</div>
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Here are pictures of a few shawls that I completed. I've made many, many more than this. But, I just wanted to share a few. </div>
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This burgundy shawl is made using Loops and Threads Woolike in Burgundy.</div>
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The pattern I used is "Wish me luck shawl" by Wilma Westenberg. It is a <a href="https://wilmade.com/wish-me-luck-shawl">free pattern on her blog.</a></div>
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I really love this shawl. The yarn is 100% Acrylic. It's a fine fingering weight yarn. Super soft to wear around your neck, especially if you have wool sensitivity. I love it.</div>
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This shawl is the Klaziena Shawl by Kirsten Bishop. You can find the pattern on Ravelry. It is also a free pattern. The yarn I used is Cakes Cotton Fine Yarn by Ice Yarns, in the Brown shades/Cream shades. I used two cakes. This yarn is 50% cotton and 50% acrylic. It's so comfortable. </div>
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This shawl is the Supreme Court Shawl by Lori Kuehl. This is a paid for pattern you can buy on Ravelry. I tested this pattern. It's a huge shawl. I made mine with Berroco Vintage Yarn. This shawl gets a lot of wear at my house. The yarn is warm and cozy. The shape sits well around the shoulders and doesn't fall. You will find me most nights wearing this shawl when I'm watching tv. I love it.</div>
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This is my Waroo shawl designed by Deanne Ramsay of Addidae designs. I used various hand dyed fingering weight yarns to make this shawl. All the yarns were 75% merino wool and 25% nylon. This is also a favorite shawl of mine. I always get compliments when I wear this shawl. It's a paid for pattern on Ravelry. </div>
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This over-sized scarf is called Ziggy Interrupted designed by Sandra Paul @ Cherry Heart. I tested this pattern for Sandra. It's a paid for pattern. The yarn I used it Merino Gold by Ice Yarns. It turned out beautifully. I really enjoyed making it and love the colours. Those little tassels add so much to this scarf. I love it.I need to make another one of these with some hand dyed yarns. </div>
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I also made this beautiful lace shawl. It's the Fluttering By pattern by Sandra Paul @ Cherry Heart. I also tested this pattern. It's a paid for pattern. I used Drops Lace yarn to make it. This yarn is really luxurious, but the price is still very good. It was my first time using yarn with silk and it was slippery!!! But I love it. I made this shawl in a thicker yarn as well. Loved this pattern. </div>
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Now, I need to get looking at my quilting fabric and my old projects. Maybe I can find something to finish. Or maybe I'll make a small project to get me back into the swing of things. I still have all my stuff. </div>
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Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-87977885400848055862018-07-15T10:36:00.001-04:002018-07-15T10:36:46.027-04:00Dusk to Dawn quilt is finished <div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a finished quilt to share. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My Dusk to Dawn quilt, designed by Stacey Lee O’Malley @slostudio</div><div style="text-align: center;">This pattern was published in issue 43 of the Love Patchwork & Quilting magazine. I have a digital copy. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_c5d5_7165_501b_2ba5" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-knAULwRD6qg/W0tb-vnHnfI/AAAAAAAAEWE/BV0FkAxO6iAQ98AfuHRLUNWiLhwe9YPyACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_843c_790a_42e5_9754" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lTuhtZ5a-oo/W0tb_UDg7yI/AAAAAAAAEWM/AK0KKKpguzoIqZReSSDF3Zc4vuASwkbnwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_f033_60b3_5dd5_9ed9" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X8B8Ct1HMJw/W0tb-_ieh6I/AAAAAAAAEWI/XOUy0B_lPpw7paoM_3YOExGR6blTOxPTgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br>I used glide thread for the first time for the quilting. I love it! My machine loved it. Even though this quilt is heavily quilted, it is still soft. The glide thread is so light and soft. I think it’s my new go to quilting thread. <br><br>I hope you like it. <br><br></div> Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-44448463894320432982018-06-20T20:29:00.001-04:002018-06-20T20:29:49.936-04:00A modern quilt top “Dusk to Dawn”<div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I just came back from a ten day motorcycle trip with my husband. We drove to Nova Scotia and back. It was so much fun!! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">When I got back I was itching to sew. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I managed to finish this quilt top today. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_97fc_7e98_e6d7_ddee" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Jr3UFLdmkOk/WyrxdzW0wVI/AAAAAAAAEVM/sTBRuIMtWZAnXa9_2MMhOYJEh2WfaL20ACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br>The pattern is by Stacey Lee O’Malley from slostudio.ca</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">It was published in Love Patchwork & Quilting magazine, issue 43. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a digital subscription. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love this pattern. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was quick to make and such a wonderful design. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I need to buy backing fabric for it and quilt it now. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">And just a few pics from my bike trip </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_3cce_f340_26b0_376b" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ZunYNDSLcKY/WyrxeL_bHaI/AAAAAAAAEVY/Fpera_9swe8QiBXYdcNEvPdp_Ivn9WqFQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; 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height: auto;"><br><br><br><br></div> Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-14172860823266439642018-05-28T14:34:00.001-04:002018-05-30T09:30:07.670-04:00TV interview about Quilts Kingston<div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I did an interview this morning with the local tv station about the quilt show coming up. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here’s the link</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://globalnews.ca/video/4236005/all-about-quilts" id="id_1acb_53df_75fa_4b11">https://globalnews.ca/video/4236005/all-about-quilts</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_3720_474d_99ef_701c" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-r8XRU6BGF6M/Ww6nXDpiekI/AAAAAAAAEUs/3yJKj6DRd3gN8YyKENx7D-DbmGmBKC54QCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br>I had my Rainbow Medallion Quilt and two of my table runners in the segment. <br><img id="id_33a0_7b97_322b_a3c6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VoFJ3nu0lb0/Ww6nWrGrpOI/AAAAAAAAEUg/F_Ny2Q2FDno0lFiTFRCocj0FEj3BbvvpACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><img id="id_5187_2431_ab84_3164" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_z1faAlV2oU/Ww6nXIfGadI/AAAAAAAAEUk/uVISbsEdXL0GPVfGulIK3jm32rFWy-laQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><img id="id_315f_1ba0_14da_54de" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ovKNIo9PH0s/Ww6nXCvf8TI/AAAAAAAAEUo/LozPVJLInWUIxFnp2-a9WNEYwSacedbRgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><br><br><br></div> Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-6596214006918924542018-05-14T11:03:00.001-04:002018-05-14T11:03:13.026-04:00A few zipper pouches <div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Last week I took a day off work because my stress and anxiety was really bad. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It happens sometimes. </div><div style="text-align: center;">There’s no better way for me to deal with this then sewing. I stayed in my pjs all day and made simple zipper pouches from cute fabric. </div><div style="text-align: center;">These pouches I’m donating them to our quilt show member boutique in June. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_6d3_8824_b735_9283" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gs_cbKi6ok8/WvmlLwxMQmI/AAAAAAAAEUA/UKDggPzCe3cYzZ5mfZ3lVdSXoh8DxFiTwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br>These are the first five pouches I made. </div><div style="text-align: center;">These are small little pouches. They are perfect for those little trinkets you want to keep together or for a child crayons. I had a bag of remnant leather and vinyl. I used these to jazz up the pouches a bit. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_d4e4_7fc2_9c5a_5af2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J-f5YXqoYbs/WvmlLvewZtI/AAAAAAAAET4/uzXF1UAR63wVjO5vm5-E9BJVKZuP9jUxACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br>I also made two pencil cases with this super cute Canadian moose fabric. </div><div style="text-align: center;">In all, I have 2 pencil cases and 6 mini zipper pouches. I plan to make a few more pencil cases to donate. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you join us in June for the Quilts Kingston quilt show June 8-10th, 2018.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br><img id="id_df52_ea66_34c4_956c" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MtLT8lzeNww/WvmlLjRdUaI/AAAAAAAAET8/Ji42sjssxkkP6yUye9qY-arKdcxIc9XNACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div> Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-16304555533456372592018-05-07T19:39:00.001-04:002018-05-07T19:40:00.008-04:00A completed UFO!<div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have a finished quilt to share. </div><div style="text-align: center;">My Summer blues quilt is done. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_b02b_f72b_34c2_3db0" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fQUHmx_o5Co/WvDjuiY_tUI/AAAAAAAAETU/pls8eZmyjhUZ3TWAuJQaHnuL2iKzOlpvQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br>I made the top in 2011. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It is not very well pieced, but that’s okay. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I wanted it done. </div><div style="text-align: center;">So I did some simple quilting and made a scrappy binding and backing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_9e2f_abef_7d82_1cad" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aYl1dTRRpb4/WvDjuifmFpI/AAAAAAAAETY/asrubiXh5PMcCuuUy2NR2cxCWk1sWY5xACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br>I need to wash it now. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Yes, it’s off my UFO list!!!</div><div style="text-align: center;">So happy!!</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I also made this small modern table topper with left over scraps from a current quilt I’m working on. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_c845_46fb_e43c_7d99" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--FHGHR3K3dg/WvDjuRweSfI/AAAAAAAAETQ/lJti9Z5fjv00ueTHWvzhBaJ4KGokoZTCQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br>That’s another finish, </div><div style="text-align: center;">Makes me happy!!<br><br><br></div> Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-55684774862446733622018-04-07T16:54:00.001-04:002018-04-07T16:54:40.030-04:00A completed table runner!<div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have another finish to share. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I finally finished this blue table runner that I started in October 2017. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I quilted it yesterday and finished the binding today. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I love how it turned out. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_b6f2_9050_e7d3_a361" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NhlkarBTF0U/WskwC4c4p0I/AAAAAAAAESs/3xX8fJ6XGVczfw7hlqLkAHM4LCn9mrCTQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br>I free motion quilted it on my domestic machine. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_a49_9342_2c63_d8e2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ThegrsAqRKI/WskwDcSw_pI/AAAAAAAAESw/duwacxrvQMAFnyn1igaoiBqnoDyjXdx6gCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br>This was made from scraps from my stash. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I picked a dotted fabric for the backing and I really like it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_3f6_c514_42be_84af" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xFuV03Tg1co/WskwDtEn34I/AAAAAAAAES0/rz5Klvl27pg_ikaYoazB4MoPhxpF93lEwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br><br></div> Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-26547275267512962502018-04-05T18:00:00.001-04:002018-04-05T18:00:11.228-04:00A finished quilt: Arkansas Crossroads <div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I finally finished my Arkansas Crossroads quilt. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I started making the blocks for this quilt in January 2017, as part of the Rainbow Scrap Challenge. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Every month I made 4 blocks in the monthly colour. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I made 5 blocks in December for a total of 49 blocks. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I added a 9 patch border. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The quilt finished at approximately 96” square. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_b37f_abe8_32f3_11c1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RNOgm9hiVSs/WsacaPpt5EI/AAAAAAAAESI/9b_4hL8BgBQ9k4XXg7E9vD_yECuKmvtewCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br>I really love how it turned out. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I had it long arm quilted by Tammy Spencer with an all over swirl design. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It looks perfect. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_71cb_ad7c_8ae2_e95f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lY1n0C0Y0go/WsacaFFgFhI/AAAAAAAAESM/K-4mxapnjeEKpkqZjrTvRFHGBSTJCfS6ACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br>It’s a really big quilt. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_4179_598f_894f_a543" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a3qhZ-ODYvI/Wsacacl_SKI/AAAAAAAAESQ/RDx6OQGcNJwxuNBwSOvhgcpwbxhJtvkCACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; height: auto;"><br>It’s almost too big for a queen. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_2d7a_282b_c660_f00f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OI8maNPlvDg/WsacZ8NWFmI/AAAAAAAAESE/2IKbrZ4CN-0-eXUoK5dWPRXVxRMSeBbIgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 353px; 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It really brightens up a room! </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you like it!!<br><br><br><br><br></div> Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-49812181554995877402018-03-20T23:37:00.001-04:002018-03-20T23:37:38.817-04:00A small finish and some progress....<div style="text-align: center;">
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It's been a while. I've had a slow beginning to 2018.</div>
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I have a little finish to share with you.</div>
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It's a small fidget quilt that I made for a work friends mother.</div>
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Her mother has Alzheimer's and lives in a home.</div>
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My work friend wanted hers and her kids names on it.</div>
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She wanted lady bugs.</div>
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She wanted some yellow and a cheerful quilt.</div>
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I came up with this little quilt made from charm squares.</div>
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I added vintage trims, laces and buttons.</div>
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I made three dimensional flowers, and pennants with the names embroidered.</div>
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I did a lot of hand embroidery on this little quilt.</div>
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But it was a fun little project.</div>
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I hope you like it.</div>
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I've also been working on this quilt top designed by <a href="http://www.butterflythreadsquilting.com/p/blog-page_6.html">Diane from the Butterfly Threads blog</a>.</div>
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I haven't been sewing regularly, so it's taking longer than it should to get this top done.</div>
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I'm now working on the border blocks.</div>
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I hope to have this quilt top done in the next few weeks so that I can send it to my longarm quilter.</div>
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I finally finished putting the border on my Arkansas Crossroads quilt and it is now a finished quilt top!!<br />
I’m so excited about that!! </div>
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This is a big quilt. It’s 96 inches square. I’m going to send it out to be quilted by a long arm quilter. I’m not up to pushing this big quilt through my domestic machine. <br />
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I’m keeping this one for myself. It’s going to be what I call a “visitors” quilt. I’ll take it out and put it on the bed when visitors come to stay.<br />
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I need a few of these bed quilts for our house, since the kids took all the bed quilts with them when they moved. So now I’m left with beds without quilts. Can’t have that! Lol! <br />
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So, my next scrappy bed quilt top is in the works. <br />
The pattern is a free sew along that was held by Diane of Butterfly threads blog. It’s the scrappy star. I have a lot of the blocks done already. I’m starting to assemble it now.<br />
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Here’s what have so far. </div>
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I hope you are all well. I know the flu has been going around like crazy and I’ve done my best not to get sick. I’ve been working a lot of night shifts lately. I struggle when I work nights. I can’t sleep. I feel exhausted all the time. I don’t get anything done because my brain doesn’t work. <br />
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Oh well, I did add quite a bit of fabric to my stash from all those boxing week sales. It was fun receiving packages in the mail. <br />
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I did buy some fabric at my local shop Stitch by Stitch. Some Kona black and white, plus a few more blacks and off white prints to add to my collection. <br />
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These are half yards except for the Kona which I purchased 3 metres of each. The fabric on the bottom is a flannel I bought to back a baby quilt. </div>
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The next bunch I ordered from Mad About Patchwork. I love all these modern prints. I use a lot of blues. So I got quite a few of those. These were all in the sale section, and are fat quarters. Love them all. </div>
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I did buy more fabric at another local quilt shop, but I put it in my stash before I took a picture. Oh well. <br />
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It was fun adding new fabric to my stash. I hadn’t done much shopping last year and I felt good about getting all these. I spoiled myself. I know. But it was fun. Lol! <br />
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Now, I just need to get back to feeling like myself so that I can sew. My motivation has been low from working all those night shifts. </div>
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I’ve been working on my Arkansas Crossroads Variations quilt top. I made the blocks for this top during the Rainbow Scrap Challenge 2017. <br />
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I finally got all the blocks sewn together today. This has 49 blocks in a 7x7 layout. I made 4 blocks a month for 12 months, plus one to give me 49. </div>
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I want this top a bit bigger. So I will make some low volume 9-patch squares for the border to finish the top, I’m going to start those tomorrow. <br />
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Happy New Year Everyone!!<br />
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I would like to share a review of my makes of 2017. I did complete a lot of projects. I didn’t finish too many UFO’s, but I’m hoping to get a few more done in 2018. <br />
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<br clear="all" />Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-66772606233909145412017-12-17T10:54:00.001-05:002017-12-17T10:54:53.542-05:00Slow stitching Sunday and a win!<div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope your December is going well.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have been working a bit on my Leo’s Mane quilt.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I’m a bit behind. But that’s okay. I’m going to keep working on it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_ff26_a284_9c05_32e3" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ik0kqSAlpYw/WjaTTLzFKTI/AAAAAAAAEMc/oUcgcsJ-0v0RY6wzv53h3PVmeTLnIx9mgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 465px; height: auto;"><br><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have also been very fortunate to win a new sewing machine at my local quilt guilds Christmas dinner.</div><div style="text-align: center;">This sewing machine was donated to our guild by a local sewing machine shop, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://www.vbsimkinssewingmachines.com/" id="id_a81a_a3a5_2795_a312"></a><a href="http://www.vbsimkinssewingmachines.com/" id="id_a81a_a3a5_2795_a312">V. B. Simkins Sewing Machine Centre</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_20e6_e77_93c0_5d2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oRwAL0SEZzs/WjaTRd5nM5I/AAAAAAAAEMY/pcwzZzIpgXYRF9v1KGGLQYjeKugcmTilgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 470px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I am so thankful. This machine is a Janome M100 QDC, Special Canada 150 edition. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_2e90_e09f_c294_5199" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M6zACJTMHKw/WjaTQzYk6UI/AAAAAAAAEMU/wPNs1ToSacAQFDlc8NEMCW6oO-2WJBMBACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 474px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I had purchased a few tickets for this draw, and was so excited that I won. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I love it!! Thank you so much to Eric Simkins for this wonderful machine. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Linking with: </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.ca/2017/12/slow-sunday-stitching_17.html" id="id_cfb5_8184_fc23_3eca">Slow Sunday Stitching </a><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br><br></span><br></div>Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-87350434058665783102017-11-30T21:41:00.001-05:002017-11-30T21:41:38.982-05:00Wow! November flew by!,<div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I’ve been away from the blog this month because I’ve been super busy.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But, I did sneak some sewing in here and there. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I cleaned my sewing room, and as I was sorting my Scrap bins into colours I came across a bunch of little bags of hst’s, charm pack remnants and such. So instead of moving them to a new location without using them I decided to do something with them. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I first took a bag of HST’s that needed trimming. I trimmed them to the largest usable size which was 1 1/2 inches. I decided to make some scrappy friendship star blocks. These are 3 1/2 inches.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_f7ef_3519_a606_bd7e" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CkGAgyYOcJc/WiDBV4Dp4GI/AAAAAAAAELk/eZN85SKhIAUjXd-dMJqoqBlZvcwCr_VfACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 409px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Then I had some bright HST’s with a white background fabric. So I decided to try making a block with them. These HST’s were also trimmed to 1 1/2 inches. This block is 9 1/2 inches. Cute eh!!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_d362_d5ff_e42f_7760" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ek_pDaG2AKM/WiDBVCZ9i0I/AAAAAAAAELc/lpiKwLnG1q8GzZK_TLYagc4ATJx64DnjwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 282px; height: auto;"><br><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br>Then I took the left overs from the charm pack and made a placemat. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_8294_d13_851a_53ef" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-drHJxHgTEGQ/WiDBWE3pC7I/AAAAAAAAELo/BgiHUiWo-Q8IniZ03klbQ5UilcY_Om4ngCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 354px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">And with the itty bitty scraps left over from the placemat, I made a mug rug.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_3f93_84d0_140c_ae32" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ziYgBQMX-QI/WiDBVO6hMJI/AAAAAAAAELg/1-kGvSz9Wbwdx1ItCtmvXqR1lrTIDGGpgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 279px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Then, I spent some time making more blocks for the 365 Challenge quilt. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">This is where I’m at so far.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_5397_28c6_ee97_c4e2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k0BM6DGA3xs/WiDBWizeJJI/AAAAAAAAELw/t4ZZBTtyuA4rEoikMR3ZIEny2N84iVZwQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 475px; height: auto;"><br><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br>I love having a design wall. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Then, I had to make a black and white block for the modern quilt group.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">This block is 16 1/2 inches.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_c34b_f019_f295_cbec" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-htSS-VGl9OU/WiDBWuQQ_ZI/AAAAAAAAELs/skYEXU2qIUY_8vXYIVRZ_yh7n_OP8WN3gCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 351px; height: auto;"><br><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br>Then, a friend asked me to make a crib set for her as she is going to have her first grandchild.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">She wanted me to use fabric from a Hawthorne Threads. So I ordered it for her and made her a quilt, bumper pads and a fitted sheet.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_57bd_323d_f51e_7211" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-i-uZ-9wqPPw/WiDBXkLKZXI/AAAAAAAAEL4/OzKkcZig8dIV8aZTGxZ2yLU2HSR1hb6jACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 463px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">The deer fabric is exclusive Hawthorne Threads fabric from the Fawn collection.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_96ad_bb45_20ae_89f6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iCcwGVKNjdw/WiDBXW8fBWI/AAAAAAAAEL0/w2n-jIPHZVU5vrnDSyZ7RD0rjYYjkx3nwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 481px; height: auto;"><br><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br>This quilt didn’t take long as I used a panel.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_1277_e07_3bef_1fb1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cwazLdvotOs/WiDBXzonSmI/AAAAAAAAEL8/H32CWMAVCQEv9umb4kAQJIBKTNDjQVZUgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 471px; height: auto;"><br>I used a super soft flannel on the back.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">It was the first time I ever made bumper pads and a fitted sheet.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_b5fb_ce1f_90b6_9728" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aP_zzCr4-1E/WiDBYPRgG2I/AAAAAAAAEMA/BR8v-zXKGiYnFMUpzcZ1u4Bp8Y0vjWu5wCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 475px; height: auto;"><br><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br>So, as you can see, I’ve done quite a bit of sewing.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Plus I had two sewing sessions at my house where I taught a brand new beginner quilter make her first project. I’ve really enjoyed doing that. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I hope to do a bit of Christmas sewing now that we are going into December.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Time is running out. I better get on it. Lol!!<br><br></span><br></div>Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-29543610494353080752017-10-31T18:22:00.001-04:002017-10-31T18:22:49.941-04:00Works in progress <div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you are all well. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Happy Halloween!</div><div style="text-align: center;">I’m handing out candy this evening to all the wonderful trick or treaters. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">The last few days I’ve sewn some blocks to make a table runner using the November blocks from my guild BOM. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I have the top completed, and still need to quilt it. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_583c_3cb2_df05_9be" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-xew1CAvQVto/Wfj3tDfC5GI/AAAAAAAAEKw/PddWua6asP0_w8EDzbyAlW6Xm8PDcM8LQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 429px; height: auto;"><br>Here’s another picture.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_4807_887_fba6_6dd2" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oQiN0vDdlDo/Wfj3tnO1VuI/AAAAAAAAEK0/nHB0_kHw0XYb-fllz45Oppxo-TU3iu2ggCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 427px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I have it on my new design wall, which I purchased from Connecting Threads. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">It was on sale, plus I got free shipping. Love that!</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_9393_781e_3336_77" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jb_rMwhVAKE/Wfj3svwrc0I/AAAAAAAAEKo/KxkzThnEUK8F1DlsFKgjOpVnGUWF14PIQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 440px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">You can see my table runner blocks in progress on my design wall. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">This is a collapsible design wall by Cheryl Ann.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I’ve also completed some of the pink blocks the the Rainbow Scrap Challenge 2017.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_8c7a_5cd5_15e1_7454" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J71WZA_dwII/Wfj3tPS8rVI/AAAAAAAAEKs/1GoW0XmP5U47cax8QSNxw-LgyKoKpUsKQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 315px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I made 9 plus blocks. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_6770_d3ba_4459_4922" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2Ur6lLXQnIg/Wfj3tglqMxI/AAAAAAAAEK4/6DU8_5yqvOQuytt3-cxOwRMHh0xbF1tNwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 372px; height: auto;"><br><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Plus, 4 pink Arkansas crossroads blocks. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I hope you like my projects.<br><br><br></span><br></div>Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-72945992190981647922017-10-25T19:45:00.001-04:002017-10-25T19:45:25.274-04:00A small finished table topper and some blocks<div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I’ve had such a busy month. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I helped my parents pack their things to move back to their home town. </div><div style="text-align: center;">They we living in a house that we owned. </div><div style="text-align: center;">When they decided to move, we stepped into action to put it up for sale. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Carrying two houses wasn’t for us and we didn’t want to continue renting it. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a lot of work to prep it for sale. </div><div style="text-align: center;">But it sold very quickly. It was a relief. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I hardly had any time to sew this month.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I had planned to make a table runner out of the blocks that I used for the my quilt guilds BOM. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I had it all designed, but I was too tired to make all the blocks it required.</div><div style="text-align: center;">So, I made a mini version. A small 20 inch square table topper.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_c634_f8dd_6500_889f" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_l4CumGgfJw/WfEiE2cZB0I/AAAAAAAAEKU/dPxZ8xwAbCslDVF2CD-XzwRn6-987N95wCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 408px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I really like how it turned out. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I may still make the full table runner, but this one will do for now.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I also worked on trying to catch up on my Arkansas crossroads blocks that I’m making for the Rainbow Scrap challenge 2017. I just finished my blue blocks. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_d813_5af4_9990_2670" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k9rB1HUUwRY/WfEiES4y1HI/AAAAAAAAEKQ/vOcVipziUugiys2ZS8vHaKdadpO0L1wtwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 395px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I have to make the orange, pink, and cream/white coloured blocks still to be caught up. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Here are the blocks I’ve made so far.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_8aae_3bb6_e7d0_8e51" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-G4X47Z5Qb4o/WfEiEwq3NeI/AAAAAAAAEKY/o1ZtvA-fuS0jJk3RYGXyEOr_UX_u7eLCgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 395px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I’m really loving these blocks together. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I hope you like my blocks.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br><br><br></span><br></div>Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-721752162017239682017-10-04T09:08:00.001-04:002017-10-04T09:08:58.034-04:00A finished table runner, a finished quilt top and progress on Leo's Mane<div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone,</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you are all doing well. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It's been a crazy week for me. But, I did manage to do some sewing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Yesterday, I finished my red and black table runner that I made using the first two blocks of my Sampler BOM quilt. It turned out really nice. It's a keeper.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_a9d0_4de3_9784_d558" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GR7jvNhyQyA/WdTdaHQ9pBI/AAAAAAAAEJ0/eMcrB9nu-iQaT9Wu4kiUdX9rdAEYgzN3ACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 493px; height: auto;"><br><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I free motion quilted it on my Janome 1600p-db.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">This was all from fabrics in my stash, including the backing.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_9019_e5bc_76b_f306" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-z77m0x0M7wY/WdTdYFJYTeI/AAAAAAAAEJs/sTGupxSPv6ERDxLn7ig5EfBuNxj38Z8UQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 489px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">On the weekend, I also finished my Idaho square dance flimsy. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I really love how this quilt top turned out. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">It's all done from fabrics from my stash also. I busted a lot of tiny scraps with this one. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_1217_e6be_15d9_5901" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-I0Lc0g47LDQ/WdTdYQPoH9I/AAAAAAAAEJw/PG2KuX3LsNQxi4Pr2k1ljEr4_TuxzCa7QCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 537px; height: auto;"><br><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br>I need to find backing fabric for it still and buy some batting to finish it. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I also continue to work on my Leo's Mane quilt. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I almost have part two completed. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_f6_3c45_859c_8454" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JyekO5GZD00/WdTdaYisIFI/AAAAAAAAEJ4/IYhR2fmZJ0EZZLuQKKmLNVcCSlCTl0KYACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 515px; height: auto;"><br><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;">This is my current hand piecing project. This one is English paper pieced and I bought the papers from </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://eagleswingsquilts.blogspot.ca" id="id_4ead_b8f4_2ef6_5086">Eagles' Wings quilts</a>. This quilt is Cathy's original design. </div><div><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you like my projects!! </div>Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-82199076458869301962017-09-24T20:25:00.001-04:002017-09-24T20:27:12.662-04:00Slow stitching Sunday and a mini quilt finish <div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I hope you had a nice weekend.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I had a great weekend with my family. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The weather was beautiful and I also got to do some sewing.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Today, is I was able to continue hand sewing on my Leo's Mane quilt project. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I had completed step 1 in the sew along quite early.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But, since I purchased the pre cut papers from </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://eagleswingsquilts.blogspot.ca/" id="id_6664_afd6_b8a_289e"></a><a href="http://eagleswingsquilts.blogspot.ca/" id="id_6664_afd6_b8a_289e">Eagles Wings Quilts</a> , I was able to continue on with my progress. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's my progress so far.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_a3ff_8e1e_a325_d3e3" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gpa35FgFd3Y/WchNDRf09VI/AAAAAAAAEJI/qdXus6hGQcg91gLLJXnaPXQnjsz4Zs2MgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 414px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I really like how it's coming together so far. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I also made a mini improv spikes quilt.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I joined the modern quilt group of my local quilt guild. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">They have a separate meeting once a month and have challenges for the group members to try.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I'm a keener. Lol! I went to the meeting on Friday and then came home and started working on a mini quilt. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I've always loved improv quilts, but never really tried them. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I was inspired by Deb of </span><a href="http://aquilterstable.blogspot.ca/" id="id_b6ab_8ef2_c0f_bc77">A Quilter's table</a><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"> to make improv spikes. </span><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I finished this quilt Saturday night. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_7a1_6446_642b_7cf6" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TZUbhPpmGeA/WchNDfZCOKI/AAAAAAAAEJM/WFX64G3U2awvCbQZM9T-qyNV-F2ZCVIqwCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 424px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I really like the way it turned out.</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I like the size of this project and may make another one in a similar size. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"><br></span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I'm linking with:</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://kathysquilts.blogspot.ca/2017/09/slow-sunday-stitching_24.html" id="id_d8ee_d966_99ad_cdc0">Slow Stitching Sunday</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://quiltingismorefunthanhousework.blogspot.ca/2017/09/oh-scrap-slow-work.html" id="id_1b74_7fb7_b933_d838">Oh Scrap!</a><br></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br><br></div>Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-51813270646137242292017-09-19T20:00:00.001-04:002017-09-19T20:00:38.714-04:00Table runner progress<div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I took my blocks from my quilt guild BOM sew day and made a table runner. </div><div style="text-align: center;">It's not completely done. I still need to find a backing for it and quilt it.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_fb58_3f34_950a_b522" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-A0Lq0fCpVVk/WcGvpWyBiSI/AAAAAAAAEI4/_IIEiSF6MoY28HxUgEKNMy6a5IDUXGb6ACHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 441px; height: auto;"><br>I hope you like it!</div>Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-45679969388546905012017-09-18T20:38:00.001-04:002017-09-18T20:38:21.639-04:00Leo's Mane sew along, part 1 complete<div style="text-align: center;">Hi everyone, </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I have joined Catherine, from </div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://eagleswingsquilts.blogspot.ca/" id="id_7c74_24e8_b5d4_c8d8"></a><a href="http://eagleswingsquilts.blogspot.ca/" id="id_7c74_24e8_b5d4_c8d8">Eagles Wings Quilts</a> in doing her Leo's Mane quilt. </div><div style="text-align: center;">This quilt is English paper pieced. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I decided to purchase the cut pieces from her store.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm so glad I did. 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Because these pieces are tiny. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_cfe7_45d4_9af9_efe4" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-evuG0bg35NM/WcBm-eLD9II/AAAAAAAAEIc/a7kTaBkhqZMIblyiqmD88MsjdAcrpFxfgCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 390px; height: auto;"><br>I managed to complete step 1 already.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I'm not the best at English paper piecing, but I hope to greatly improve as I work on this quilt. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">I requested a colouring page so that I could decide on how I was going to use my fabric.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> I knew I wanted it to be somewhat scrappy. </div><div style="text-align: center;">I also decided to have two constant colours, Kona white and Kona black. </div><div style="text-align: center;">The rest would be made from a rainbow of prints from my stash. </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's my colouring page. </div><div style="text-align: center;"><img id="id_6804_9f6d_f481_9ea1" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-M1xWsAu_a7Q/WcBm_PToRJI/AAAAAAAAEIg/pepuQhyrFQw52QZAqzHoDsoI8mCo406CQCHMYCw/s5000/%255BUNSET%255D" alt="" title="" tooltip="" style="width: 497px; height: auto;"></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">I'm excited to continue to work on this quilt. </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Go check out </span><a href="http://eagleswingsquilts.blogspot.ca/" id="id_f1a3_4b7d_50a0_92bc">Catherine's site.</a><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);"> </span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0);">Maybe you want to make this quilt with your own colours. <br></span><br></div><div style="text-align: center;">Note: I'm not affiliated with this site, I'm just participating in her quilt along. Which I'm excited about. Ha!</div>Arianehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06443998599169190006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8829976466728785120.post-21997700476715532722017-09-15T14:10:00.000-04:002017-09-15T14:10:20.520-04:00My quilt guild BOM quilt.<div style="text-align: center;">
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I designed the <a href="http://arianequilts.blogspot.ca/2017/08/my-scrappy-sampler-quilt-is-done.html">scrappy sampler quilt</a> especially for the Limestone Quilters Guild.</div>
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We are doing this quilt as this years BOM.</div>
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It's more like a several blocks per month endeavor. LOL!</div>
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But, I've had really good feedback from people who are planning to make this quilt.</div>
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It's my first time doing a pattern for others, so it's been a bit nerve wracking.</div>
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We had our first BOM Sew Day yesterday.</div>
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We were nine ladies all together.</div>
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I gave demonstrations on how to use the rulers to make the blocks and how to put the blocks together.</div>
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We talked about fabric and color selection, fabric placement and value.</div>
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I gave tips on getting an accurate 1/4 inch seam allowance. </div>
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It was interesting to share my perspective on sewing a scrappy quilt.</div>
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It was fun to share with the ladies and they were very encouraging. Phew! I made it through. </div>
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Because I'm doing these demonstrations, I'm making more blocks.</div>
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I don't really want to make this quilt again.</div>
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So, I'm going to use my blocks to make table runners.</div>
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These are the blocks I demo'd yesterday.</div>
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My plan is to make a few more of these blocks to make the table runner.</div>
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I've already starting cutting for a few more blocks.</div>
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