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Mar 26 2018

Morning Star finished!

I did it! I finished the Morning Star Bed Quilt!! finally. This is a quilt which has been worked on in small little bits of time for several years. The first recorded date I have on it is when I scanned the sketch into my computer in March of 2011. I would get all enthused and try to finish it only to put it away and work on something else. I began to think that it would never get done --but finally--complete--accomplished--yipee. I'll show the sketch and a couple of other shots, along with the completed quilt.

When I do a quilt from this type of sketch, I have to invent the pattern as I go.  This one was built around a center, so that's where I started.  As you can see the finished quilt is a bit different from the original sketch, but that's just how it goes as I quilt. - need I say, I'm glad it's done!

Feb 15 2018

Why do I quilt?

Why do I quilt? Gifts of the Father

I've been in a challenge #CreativePassiontoProfit and one of the questions is "Why?"

Thinking back to my early childhood, I always felt sort of "arty". gifted by God, priviledged to be able to sketch, etc.  My Mom sewed most of my clothes which I'm sure was a great influence on me, though I didn't really realize it at the time.  When I was about 12 yrs, I began to make most of my own clothes.  Through my early adulthood, I continued to make clothes for myself and for family members and friends.  When birthdays came around, I was often gifted with a dress length of fabric.  Seems strange to some folks, but it was a perfect gift for me.

Connie (sister) left, me on right.  New dresses looks like a special day of some sort.

Amy and Christina (my granddaughters), in dresses I made for them.  Below you can see how much fabric is involved in this project.

After the children were out of the house, I had more time, different priorities, and such.  I began to experiment with quilting. Not like Grandma Jennie did, but by machine.  I really enjoyed the design, the math (another gift), etc.

Most of my early work was traditional.  I didn't really know there was anything else.  As time went by I made more quilts and finally entered one in an #AmericanQuilter'sSoc show.   Here it is http://www.patdurbin.com/quilt-gallery/traditional/15-piecemakers-barns

It was in Nashville and Gary thought we should go.  It was so wonderful!  I saw quilts that were more art centered.  They jump started my mind to look at quilting in a whole new way.  I went home and started on my journey of making picture quilts.  This has become one of my passions and has led me to where I am today. (saturated in quilting).

So that's sort of the start of my journey.  Now I'm headed to Daytona Beach to teach in one of those AQS shows...funny how that happened. http://www.quiltweek.com/locations/dab18/

Have you any stories to share?

Feb 14 2018

Valentines Day

Hope you have a fun day.

Early work --traditional

I went through the archives to see what I had for Valentines Day.

One thing is a very well used favorite quilt which I made in 1993.

Made from scraps of sewing clothes, this is unique, and shows early work.  We hadn't quite perfected photographing quilts either:)

Another Valentine style quilt is made from a few Block of the Month squares I won at Redwood Empire Quilt Guild in 2006.  My Granddaughters made the alternate squares and put it together.  It's kind of cute.

Jan 01 2018

Out with the Old Year–In with the NEW

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Dec 14 2017

Christmas Celebration Floral

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I enjoy this small painted quilt as a seasonal addition to my home.  It was inspired by a photo of a past plant and now has a longer life expectancy. :)

The surface is painted with So-Soft paints and then it is machine quilted to enhance.  I enjoy this type of quilt making --it's quick and fun

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Dec 07 2017

Simple Ornament

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I decided to make some easy ornaments for my friends.  These are made in "prairie point" style.  Pretty easy.

I used a 4 1/2" square, a 3 1/2" square, and a 2 1/2" square.  I had a bag with left over Christmas fabrics to use--and found a tiny ribbon in a notions drawer.  I was set.  (You could change the size of the squares and even use 4 if you wanted).

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  • First I cut the squares from the fabric
  • then pressed them using starch spray to stiffen a bit
  • Folded each square diagonally - twice.
  • I tied a knot at the top of the ribbon for a loop
  • I used a bit of glue along where the ribbon would go--pressed it dry
  • Then I zig zag stitched along the length of the centers - where the ribbon was.
  • I just used a crystal at the top because I was in a rush.  You could embellish these with lots of sparkles.

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Here they are--pretty simple, but would go well on top of a package.

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Merry Christmas to all.

 

Nov 29 2017

Celebration Candles (free pattern)

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December - lots of celebrating.  When I designed this block for my guild (Redwood Empire) I thought it could be used for whatever kind of celebration a person wanted.

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The instructions call for the background to be any seasonal print.  

 

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I decided to make a skinny wall hanging with 4 of the blocks for myself and then one to take to guild of course. I finished it today and it's the first of my Christmas decorations to brighten up our home.   

If you'd like a copy of the pattern, email me at stitching@suddenlink.net Once I have your email address I'll send you a PDF.

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Nov 16 2017

More on Daytona Beach Show

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This is one of the things that we'll be doing at the Daytona Beach Show...

All-Star Review 

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Oct 28 2017

Grandma’s Girls

Grandma's Girls

Years ago Gary took the inspiration photo.  I looked at it from time to time, and finally decided to make the quilt. - Kind of silly, but fun.

These are Danny's Girls, Chris in the sandals and skinned knees--Amy with the swirly laces. Me with the bare feet. 

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Oct 24 2017

Registration Now Open

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Happy to report that the American Quilter's Society Daytona Beach registration is now open.

You can see a list of all of my classes if you follow the link...:)

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