I thought I'd try some cooler colors during all this summer heat we've been experiencing. Hopefully there will be some more cutting progress soon. Happy Stitching!!
Kristen
Monday, July 22, 2013
Design Wall Monday
My design wall is actually my small cutting mat today. I spent a little time yesterday cutting pieces for the Lincoln Schibble. Truth be told, I actually spent more time choosing the fabrics than I did cutting, and I have a long way to go on the cutting.
I thought I'd try some cooler colors during all this summer heat we've been experiencing. Hopefully there will be some more cutting progress soon. Happy Stitching!!
I thought I'd try some cooler colors during all this summer heat we've been experiencing. Hopefully there will be some more cutting progress soon. Happy Stitching!!
Friday, July 19, 2013
PIN IT!
Wednesday, July 17, 2013
It Is Finally Finished!
I took some time to finally figure out how to use the Binding Tool and I am so glad I did. I've messed up many a binding trying to use it, but this time I sat with my Kindle next to the cutting table and sewing machine and worked right along with the video. The Binding Tool was a daily special one day at the Missouri Quilt Company which was the nudge I needed to try it. It works perfectly once you figure it out and Jenny's YouTube video is great!
I am so happy with the way this turned out. I kept trying to figure out different ways to quilt this one and with all the piecing I decided to just enhance it with quilting in the ditch. One good thing about quilting your own quilts is you can see where you did everything right and also where there is room for improvement. There are 228 pieces in this 16 by 21 inch quilt. :) Funny how a finish can inspire the desire to start another. Happy Stitching!!
I am so happy with the way this turned out. I kept trying to figure out different ways to quilt this one and with all the piecing I decided to just enhance it with quilting in the ditch. One good thing about quilting your own quilts is you can see where you did everything right and also where there is room for improvement. There are 228 pieces in this 16 by 21 inch quilt. :) Funny how a finish can inspire the desire to start another. Happy Stitching!!
Kristen
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
If At First You Don't Succeed....Tear, Tear Again!
In my excitement for getting the first 188 pieces together I did not notice that the star points had a little problem. Imagine my disappointment when I looked at it and noticed that there was an error on my part that required quite a lot of seam removal, replacement of pieces, and eventually some resewing.
All the triangles are now coming out from the middle to the edges in the right direction...and I could sleep last night after getting it all back together (I should say at 2:30 a.m. this morning). Now to get the borders on and get to work quilting this. Not all is lost, I always, always, always learn from my mistakes (whether I want to or not!) :) Happy Stitching!! --Kristen
All the triangles are now coming out from the middle to the edges in the right direction...and I could sleep last night after getting it all back together (I should say at 2:30 a.m. this morning). Now to get the borders on and get to work quilting this. Not all is lost, I always, always, always learn from my mistakes (whether I want to or not!) :) Happy Stitching!! --Kristen
Monday, July 8, 2013
Odd Fellows Chain
It all started Saturday when I found a quilt kit I had purchase a few years back. It had no pattern with it, just a block name, Odd Fellows Chain, which meant I must have known I had the pattern at home. The search began and after about a half hour of searching I decided to do a Google search. Sure enough I found two versions of this, and don't you know it was the more detailed one that I needed to make. I also realized that Lori Smith had a pattern for this block (Fat Quarter Quilting: Twenty Little Fat Quarters), and since there were so many fabrics in my kit that had to be the pattern to use.
I didn't realize there were 188 pieces for this block, I just liked it so I started cutting, and cutting, and cutting. I had to use my design wall because there were just too many little pieces..and if I didn't keep them all in the right spot, there would be a portion that wouldn't be turned right (it happened anyway, but I'm just sure I avoided a major catastrophe).
This is 16-1/2 inches so far, I have another two borders to add to the top and bottom. Happy Stitching!! --Kristen
I didn't realize there were 188 pieces for this block, I just liked it so I started cutting, and cutting, and cutting. I had to use my design wall because there were just too many little pieces..and if I didn't keep them all in the right spot, there would be a portion that wouldn't be turned right (it happened anyway, but I'm just sure I avoided a major catastrophe).
This is 16-1/2 inches so far, I have another two borders to add to the top and bottom. Happy Stitching!! --Kristen
Saturday, July 6, 2013
Still Sewing Everyday In July
I have actually been sewing everyday so far in July. I am surprised that I have kept up with it, but I am also realizing that it is something that I love to do, and when I make time for it, I am a much happier person.
The two firecracker guys were finished yesterday. I found the pattern at Creative Breathing and had a lot of input from my son and husband. They decided these firecrackers should have a top hat and a fuse to light. Since they actually showed some interest, I figured I should oblige them. They were so fun to make I'm thinking about another felt project...
This little quilt was a kit from Country Threads called Star Spangled Itty Bitty Quilt. It is small, being only 10 by 12 inches and it uses the little flag, but you know, I had such a fun time with it. Being that it is so small I felt like I could do some experimenting with stitches (I used a triple blanket stitch around the star, and I free motion quilted some waves in the red stripes).
I also got up the nerve to free motion quilt little stars in the corner blocks (I used my walking foot for these so I could keep my lines straight).
I added some diagonal stitching in the stars. The best part of making sure I sew something each day...
I am making myself try something that I may not be comfortable trying on a larger quilt. With a small one I can move it around easily, and if it turns out really terrible I can take it out quickly or just leave it and not worry about it (I did take out two of the corner stars and redo them).
I now have three finished projects to help celebrate the fourth in years to come and I see quilts in my future that are not all stippled or quilted in the ditch! Happy Stitching!! --Kristen
The two firecracker guys were finished yesterday. I found the pattern at Creative Breathing and had a lot of input from my son and husband. They decided these firecrackers should have a top hat and a fuse to light. Since they actually showed some interest, I figured I should oblige them. They were so fun to make I'm thinking about another felt project...
This little quilt was a kit from Country Threads called Star Spangled Itty Bitty Quilt. It is small, being only 10 by 12 inches and it uses the little flag, but you know, I had such a fun time with it. Being that it is so small I felt like I could do some experimenting with stitches (I used a triple blanket stitch around the star, and I free motion quilted some waves in the red stripes).
I added some diagonal stitching in the stars. The best part of making sure I sew something each day...
I now have three finished projects to help celebrate the fourth in years to come and I see quilts in my future that are not all stippled or quilted in the ditch! Happy Stitching!! --Kristen
Tuesday, July 2, 2013
Stamp It Up And I'm So Sorry
It is time for another blog hop with Madame Samm and Thearica leading the way. Unfortunately, I somehow got the dates messed up and missed my posting time last night. I'm so sorry if you are coming back here today because of my mistake. Please accept my apology and know that I am truly sorry for the mix up.
Minnesota is the land of 10,000 lakes and 10 million snowflakes. If you go anywhere in Minnesota you are probably going to find at least one lake, and I'm not kidding! The lakes are beautiful and they have a lot of wildlife with them. It is definitely a beautiful state to live in. I am realizing now the "stamp" edges are kind of hard to see on this photo, and I spent so much time trying to get them all lined up and spaced correctly.
I used the Accuquilt GO! for the snowflakes, the Cricut to cut the letters, and a LOT of Heat n Bond.
Again, I apologize for missing my day, but please check out the other participant's stamp creations. Happy Stitching!! --Kristen
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Heikesquilt’
Traveling Quilter
Jackie’s Art Quilts
What About Rheema?
From This to That
Sew We Quilt
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