I have plenty of other things to do, but there are also many ideas brewing and all those lovely fabrics calling!
Here is my latest start, a jelly roll quilt using 'Honeysweet' by Fig Tree and Co. I've adapted a variety of patterns to get this layout and it's looking great!
I have made most of the half hexies and just waiting to get some Kona Cappuccino for the contrast triangles before I start sewing it all into a quilt top. It's going together very quickly.
I used my Jaybird Quilts' 'Hex N More' to cut out the triangles.
Linking up with 'WIP Wednesday' at 'Freshly Pieced'. Thanks Lee!!
Thursday, 19 June 2014
Friday, 13 June 2014
In the Blue
Today I'm sharing a project I finished nearly two months ago - I've been enjoying it selfishly so it is time to share the love...
It is the 'Garden District' pillow/cushion from 'Pillow Pop' by Heather Bostic. This pattern is by Casey Yoder ('Little Miss Shabby') and it is a stunner of a design.
I used a variety of blues for the curves and a linen blend as the background. The design is cleverly pieced and almost appears like a double wedding ring block. I'm so impressed with it that I think I might make a DWR in similar colours for our bed. The squares were quilted in the ditch and then hand quilted using variegated perle cotton in curves.
The back using a strip of 'Madrona Road' and the same linen. The edges have been bound. I had never done this for a cushion before but it was exactly like binding a quilt.
This is my third project from 'Pillow Pop' and I have plans to work through the book with the sew-along on 'ThreadBias'. Two of my other projects are here and here.
I'm linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts for 'Finish it up Friday' again - see you there!
It is the 'Garden District' pillow/cushion from 'Pillow Pop' by Heather Bostic. This pattern is by Casey Yoder ('Little Miss Shabby') and it is a stunner of a design.
I used a variety of blues for the curves and a linen blend as the background. The design is cleverly pieced and almost appears like a double wedding ring block. I'm so impressed with it that I think I might make a DWR in similar colours for our bed. The squares were quilted in the ditch and then hand quilted using variegated perle cotton in curves.
The back using a strip of 'Madrona Road' and the same linen. The edges have been bound. I had never done this for a cushion before but it was exactly like binding a quilt.
This is my third project from 'Pillow Pop' and I have plans to work through the book with the sew-along on 'ThreadBias'. Two of my other projects are here and here.
I'm linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts for 'Finish it up Friday' again - see you there!
Tuesday, 10 June 2014
More Buttercups
A while ago I made a simple Buttercup bag from Rae Hoekstra's free pattern (here). I've used it heaps and love most things about it. Recently I needed to make two bags as gifts so took out the Buttercup pattern and added about 1 1/2" depth to it.
I added the depth to both the outer (lower) panel and the lining. It worked out fantastically and was the only change I needed to make.
Both bags are made from Essex linen/cotton. The grey bag is lined with a DSQuilts print while the tan bag has a Lecien print.
They were quick and easy bags to make and I was excited about giving them away until I was told that another gift had been organised.
Never mind .... I now have two lovely bags in my gift-giving stash... always a handy thing. I'm sure they won't stay unused for long!
I added the depth to both the outer (lower) panel and the lining. It worked out fantastically and was the only change I needed to make.
Both bags are made from Essex linen/cotton. The grey bag is lined with a DSQuilts print while the tan bag has a Lecien print.
They were quick and easy bags to make and I was excited about giving them away until I was told that another gift had been organised.
Never mind .... I now have two lovely bags in my gift-giving stash... always a handy thing. I'm sure they won't stay unused for long!
Saturday, 7 June 2014
Diamonds, Triangles and Hexagons
When our family was in Australia recently I was lucky enough to find a gorgeous little patchwork shop called 'The Patchwork Angel' near where we were staying on the Sunshine Coast. I only say little because of what it looked like from the outside - inside was an amazing array of crafting delight! I was also delighted that my husband let me find it!
Although the prices weren't that different to what we find in New Zealand (ie A$22/m for fabric - the exception being pre-cuts) the range of fabrics and notions was impressive! I was delighted to purchase both a 'Sidekick Ruler' and 'Mini Hex N More' by Jaybird Quilts as well as some patterns to go with them.
I have used the mini to make the previously posted 'Sew Together' bag and had great fun making this 'Rock Candy' pattern with my new sidekick! I have also made a 'Tasty Table Runner' last year using the usual 'Hex N More' ruler.
With this project I used a variety of V and Co fabrics ('Simply Color', 'Simply Style' and 'Color Me Happy') and Kona bleached white. I love the print from 'Simply Color' that I chose for the binding.
Quilting it was fun - I used my walking foot and made orange peel style curves. I possibly should have used clear thread rather than the Aurifil natural white?
I'm linking this up with 'Finish It Up Friday' at 'Crazy Mom Quilts'.
Also - I'm entering this in the Jaybird Quilts Sew Along hosted by Sew Sweetness.
I would love to hear about it if you have made something similar... What Jaybird Quilts pattern should I try next? I'm looking at the gorgeous work in the above pool and getting lots of inspiration!
Although the prices weren't that different to what we find in New Zealand (ie A$22/m for fabric - the exception being pre-cuts) the range of fabrics and notions was impressive! I was delighted to purchase both a 'Sidekick Ruler' and 'Mini Hex N More' by Jaybird Quilts as well as some patterns to go with them.
I have used the mini to make the previously posted 'Sew Together' bag and had great fun making this 'Rock Candy' pattern with my new sidekick! I have also made a 'Tasty Table Runner' last year using the usual 'Hex N More' ruler.
With this project I used a variety of V and Co fabrics ('Simply Color', 'Simply Style' and 'Color Me Happy') and Kona bleached white. I love the print from 'Simply Color' that I chose for the binding.
Quilting it was fun - I used my walking foot and made orange peel style curves. I possibly should have used clear thread rather than the Aurifil natural white?
I'm linking this up with 'Finish It Up Friday' at 'Crazy Mom Quilts'.
Also - I'm entering this in the Jaybird Quilts Sew Along hosted by Sew Sweetness.
I would love to hear about it if you have made something similar... What Jaybird Quilts pattern should I try next? I'm looking at the gorgeous work in the above pool and getting lots of inspiration!
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