Lately

 

I need to make a clarification before I start.  I have a new computer, new camera and a new operating system. 

It has been awhile since I posted – July was a busy month  for me between sewing swap blocks and a five day quilt retreat.  I still do not have my Carolina Lily, from last post, completely assembled.  But I am very near finished with my Farmers Wife quilt – but I will save that for another post.

A few years back I decided to step outside the box and I joined in a group project on one of Yahoo Groups.  I do not ordinarily make this type of quilt but I am pleased with it now that it is quilted.  I think that the quilter did a great job on the quilting.

This is Feathered Stars designed by Kim Diehl.  It is in her book “Simple Traditions”

 

 

 

 

 

I have also kept up to date with the Summer Star Sew Along that Temecula Quilt Company is having.  I love getting something “quilty” in the mail.  Don’t you?

Here are my stars so far

On Saturday I have a class with Paula Barnes of Red Crinoline Quilts aka Bonnie Blue Quilts.  I am looking forward to the class.

Until next time.

Pat

It is all about the fabric

Now that my Lady of the Lake swap blocks are completed and ready to deliver, I pulled out a work in progress.  The antique quilt had sashing on each side of the block with one long sashing between the rows.  I just could not get the blocks to line up like they should.  So I looked at the blocks for a few days  and a light went off.  Cornerstones, nothing original here, but I would make them a nine patch.  My thoughts being pink and green and pick up the like backgrounds of the blocks.

So, of  to sewing I went.  I looked at the setting over and over, slept on it, and looked some more.  Something  just wasn''t right I kept saying to myself they overpower.  Well it was all in the fabric, Kathie has mentioned this several times on her blog.  So I took this photo and emailed it to my friend Betsy and asked for a truthful answer.  She said it is the cream. 

 

Why didn't I think of this is beyond me, because I had used a similar effect before in this Toile Challenge quilt

 

 

 

 

 

So I made the changes and this is the result.  Thank you Betsy and Kathie

I am so much happier with the results.  I guess I just couldn't think out of frustration.  Does this ever happen to you?

This quilt is from the book "History Repeated" by Betsy Chutchian and Carol Staehle

Until next time.  And remember it is all about the fabric!

Pat

Catching Up

I can't believe that it has been so long since my last post.  My husband had a knee replacement and while he was recovering I had to run errands and other chores.  Never realized how much running he did, but shhh don't tell him. 

I did get this little quilt hand quilted.  

This quilt was inspired by Jo Morton's book  "Vintage Moment" which I made a couple of years ago.  I sent it to the long-arm quilter and I think she did a great job.

I have also been making Lady of the Lake Blocks for a swap that I am in.  I  really like these 1840's Reproduction Fabrics for a change.  I usually use fabrics with smaller motifs and this has been fun.

When I finish up with these blocks I plan to get back to work on Lily Rosenberry.

I have also done some needlepoint for a change of pace.

The snowman will be finished as a flat ornament and the Pilgrims are part of a 7 piece set and be free standing. 

That is about all for this time.

Until next time

Pat

Marching On

It is a beautiful day here in North Central Texas.  The sun is shining, the trees are budded out, the sky is blue and the  Blue Bonnets are blooming in all of their splendor.  I only wish it would last through the summer, but I am sure we will sizzle in a couple of months.  Last weekend I spent at a delightful retreat here the center is located out in the country, the food was wonderful, as was the company.   My friend and author  Betsy Chutchian taught a great workshop from "History Repeated"

This is a sampling of my  Carolina Lily blocks.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I saw this quilt in Vintage Quilts magazine and decided I just had to make it.  I  finally got it long arm quilted and bound.  This picture does not really do it justice and I don't have a better space to lay it out.

The border can't really be seen.  There are 3 navy, red, yellow green and bound in red.  Mr. Q&H is looking into making me a rail with clamps that I can hang quilts to document and photograph them. 

Next week I will be retreating again.  Jo Morton is returning to Texas.  She has come  here every year since 2005 to do a workshop and all the attendees have a great time.  The retreat will be held at Our House In Milford, which is another great place to get away.

One more thing - I need to correct last post the little quilt is Shoo Fly not Churn Dash.

Until next time.

Pat