2013 My quilting mojo has returned
After feeling very burnt out working on the centennial quilt I didn't do much for a while ... but I'M BAAAACK!!!!
1) Maple Leaf Quilt. This is a Mystery Quilt that I designed. I will eventually donate it to the Quilts of Valour. Measures 52" x 65"
2) Modern baby quilt. I used the leftover corners from the quilts I sent to Africa and France for Samir's family with his mom last summer. 40" square
3) From the Bernina website, www.weallsew.com I did the Sunrise Baby Quilt Sew Along. 42" x 53"
1st Place - Springfield Agricultural Society Annual Fair 2013 - Crib Quilt
1) Maple Leaf Quilt. This is a Mystery Quilt that I designed. I will eventually donate it to the Quilts of Valour. Measures 52" x 65"
2) Modern baby quilt. I used the leftover corners from the quilts I sent to Africa and France for Samir's family with his mom last summer. 40" square
3) From the Bernina website, www.weallsew.com I did the Sunrise Baby Quilt Sew Along. 42" x 53"
1st Place - Springfield Agricultural Society Annual Fair 2013 - Crib Quilt
I designed this mystery quilt and presented it to Common Threads. It is designed so that they wouldn't all turn out the same. A total of 8 quilts were made. I'm very impressed with how they turned out. You might not even guess they were all the same pattern.
2013 My new purse
My first project of the year was to finish the purse I started before Christmas. I loved the style of the purse I was using but it was showing some serious wear so I copied the design. I added a few extra pockets on the inside.
Common Threads Challenges
Challenge #3 - Find a greeting card, a logo, a picture from a catalogue, a box, etc. that has a design on it that you like and copy it in your little quilt.
Challenge #4 - Incorporate weaving into your quilt.
Challenge #5 - Use the Stitch & Slash technique by Carol Ann Waugh. Check it out on Craftsy.
Challenge #4 - Incorporate weaving into your quilt.
Challenge #5 - Use the Stitch & Slash technique by Carol Ann Waugh. Check it out on Craftsy.
2013 St. James Anglican Church Fabric Challenge
Lone Star Variation
This year's challenge started off with three fabrics of the same print. The colours were blue, purple, and black. We could add up to 5 more other fabrics and the piece had to have a perimeter of 120" or smaller.
24" x 24"
Viewer`s Choice
St. James Anglican Church Quilt Show Fabric Challenge
1st Place
Springfield Agricultural Society Annual Fair 2013
Miniature Quilt, any theme, any technique, hand or machine quilted,size not to exceed a maximum perimeter of 120”with maximum block size of 5”. Most important qualification is that your quilt should represent a full-size quilt that is miniaturized. * I also received the prize for Excellence in Free Motion Quilting.
1st Place
Quilt Reflections 2014 - Manitoba Prairie Quilters - Winnipeg
Hand or machine pieced - domestic or hand-guided machine quilted - small.
This year's challenge started off with three fabrics of the same print. The colours were blue, purple, and black. We could add up to 5 more other fabrics and the piece had to have a perimeter of 120" or smaller.
24" x 24"
Viewer`s Choice
St. James Anglican Church Quilt Show Fabric Challenge
1st Place
Springfield Agricultural Society Annual Fair 2013
Miniature Quilt, any theme, any technique, hand or machine quilted,size not to exceed a maximum perimeter of 120”with maximum block size of 5”. Most important qualification is that your quilt should represent a full-size quilt that is miniaturized. * I also received the prize for Excellence in Free Motion Quilting.
1st Place
Quilt Reflections 2014 - Manitoba Prairie Quilters - Winnipeg
Hand or machine pieced - domestic or hand-guided machine quilted - small.
An Idea, a Quilt, a Book
MPQ 30th Anniversary Quilt Project
2013 Don't have a cow.
I randomly sewed scraps together from previous Eye Spy Quilts that I've made. I was working on it at the Common Threads Mini Retreat. One of the other girls was cleaning out her stash and was giving up the cow fabric so I finished off my quilt with it. It is backed with a jersey fleece which gives it a softness and a nice drape.
38" x 50"
38" x 50"
2013 Aya's Apron
Mommy and Sareim each have an apron and Aya wanted one too. Made from an old pair of jeans.
A baby quilt just because.
I found flannel fabric that I had already cut into 6 1/2 in squares. It was left over from another project. This is the disappearing nine patch with an extra row added to the side and bottom. I also added a little surprise to keep you wondering. I put a fleece blanket on the back so it is a very soft quilt.
37" x 46"
Given as a gift to Nate and Lindsay for their baby boy.
37" x 46"
Given as a gift to Nate and Lindsay for their baby boy.
2013 I'm having a ball
I wanted to English paper piece a ball so I made the Eye Spy Ball using 12 pentagons. My daughter asked if I could make some lightweight balls for the kids that can be thrown in the house and not cause damage.
These two are made on the sewing machine, using some upholstery fabric and a bag of stuffing I found at Togs'n'Treasures. The bigger one is the size of a small soccer ball.
These two are made on the sewing machine, using some upholstery fabric and a bag of stuffing I found at Togs'n'Treasures. The bigger one is the size of a small soccer ball.
2013 Garden Gnomes
I found this paper piecing pattern on the internet. I will share the link with you when/if I find it again. (Of course I changed it slightly).
English Paper Piecing and machine quilted.
I found this paper piecing pattern on the internet. I will share the link with you when/if I find it again. (Of course I changed it slightly).
English Paper Piecing and machine quilted.
2013 Zen Tree
I liked my little tree I did for the MPQ 30th Anniversary Quilt so I made a slightly larger version of it. This one measures 12" x 12"
Springfield Agricultural Society Annual Fair 2013
1st Place - Original design, any technique.
Springfield Agricultural Society Annual Fair 2013
1st Place - Original design, any technique.
2013 Baby quilt for Jen
This will be going to a girl I work with who just had a baby. It was inspired by a quilt I saw on Flickr www.flickr.com/photos/mandalei/8775364486/
39" x 42"
39" x 42"
Summertime
I have had this idea in my head for a very long time and finally decided to make it reality. In the process of making the quilt, I have also written out the directions and it is for sale in my pattern store on Craftsy.
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2013 Corduroy Quilt
Made for Samantha and Sean's wedding shower. |
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2013 Bargello Table Runner
I made this table runner for a class I will be teaching.
I made this table runner for a class I will be teaching.
2013 Petit Fleur
These little hexies are hard to make but it was so worth it.
English Paper Piecing
These little hexies are hard to make but it was so worth it.
English Paper Piecing
2013 - Meals on Wheels
Common Threads Quilt Group has decided to make place mats for the Meals on Wheels recipients in our area. This is my contribution made from scraps from a tree shirt I made years ago.
Common Threads Quilt Group has decided to make place mats for the Meals on Wheels recipients in our area. This is my contribution made from scraps from a tree shirt I made years ago.
2013 Descending Zig Zag
We did this as a mini mystery at our quilt group. Measures 40" x 47" Directions can be found on the Janome website at http://content.janome.com/index.cfm/ProjectCenter/Project_Detail/Descending_Zig_Zag_Quilt
We did this as a mini mystery at our quilt group. Measures 40" x 47" Directions can be found on the Janome website at http://content.janome.com/index.cfm/ProjectCenter/Project_Detail/Descending_Zig_Zag_Quilt
2013 Shirts of Memories
A friend recently lost her dad. I made these quilts for her children out of her dad's shirts.
1) Measures 50" x 60". I backed the shirts with fleece so it only has two layers.
2) Measures 50" x 50". Also backed with fleece but it has a layer of cotton in between that I sewed the shirts onto so there wouldn't be as much stretch to the finished quilt.
A friend recently lost her dad. I made these quilts for her children out of her dad's shirts.
1) Measures 50" x 60". I backed the shirts with fleece so it only has two layers.
2) Measures 50" x 50". Also backed with fleece but it has a layer of cotton in between that I sewed the shirts onto so there wouldn't be as much stretch to the finished quilt.
2013 One Simple Block
One block done one way then reversed, two fabrics. I just kept making blocks till I ran out of fabric then I rearranged them a few times till I got a pattern I liked. 50" x 55"
One block done one way then reversed, two fabrics. I just kept making blocks till I ran out of fabric then I rearranged them a few times till I got a pattern I liked. 50" x 55"
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2013 The man in the yellow hat
Christmas present for Aya. Bought the stuffed George and made the hat and tie. |
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2013 String Art
I wanted a piece of art for my wall before the family came over for Christmas so I made Art out of an old frame and some yard. I then tried another piece that was more planned but I don't like it near as much. Oh, the spider was Rick's idea.
I wanted a piece of art for my wall before the family came over for Christmas so I made Art out of an old frame and some yard. I then tried another piece that was more planned but I don't like it near as much. Oh, the spider was Rick's idea.
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2013 Potholders
Made for a friend to send to Japan for Christmas. |
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