Thursday, December 23, 2010
Saturday, November 27, 2010
Back in the Saddle Again!
Well, I am at it again. I was up on Thursday morning putting the Turkey in the oven.
After I put the bird in the oven, I decided that I needed something to go on the table. I went through all my table clothes and I didn't like them for dinner. So my bright idea was to make a table runner upon which to set all the food that afternoon. My abilities with the sewing machine are such an extraordinary accomplishment, that I knew it would be no problem. (LOL)
My co-worker/friend Lynada gave me some six inch squares in coordinating colors. When I looked at them closer, they looked like holiday prints. So here is what I did with them.
Laying out the pattern took longer than sewing them together. After they were together, I put a backing on it, no batting, it is a table runner, not a quilt. I left about an inch and a half on each side and folded it over twice to create my hem. Here is my finished table runner with backing on my coffee table with flowers.
Kindly disregard the pile of laundry that my teen daughter didn't put away!!! But then, when do they ever.
Just a note about the double wedding ring. I am still working on it. I am taking photos as I go to show you how i do it. Just a little pic to remind you of it.
So, Happy Quilting!
After I put the bird in the oven, I decided that I needed something to go on the table. I went through all my table clothes and I didn't like them for dinner. So my bright idea was to make a table runner upon which to set all the food that afternoon. My abilities with the sewing machine are such an extraordinary accomplishment, that I knew it would be no problem. (LOL)
My co-worker/friend Lynada gave me some six inch squares in coordinating colors. When I looked at them closer, they looked like holiday prints. So here is what I did with them.
Laying out the pattern took longer than sewing them together. After they were together, I put a backing on it, no batting, it is a table runner, not a quilt. I left about an inch and a half on each side and folded it over twice to create my hem. Here is my finished table runner with backing on my coffee table with flowers.
Kindly disregard the pile of laundry that my teen daughter didn't put away!!! But then, when do they ever.
Just a note about the double wedding ring. I am still working on it. I am taking photos as I go to show you how i do it. Just a little pic to remind you of it.
So, Happy Quilting!
Wednesday, April 28, 2010
Double Wedding Ring
So, I went to work yesterday afternoon on a new quilt. I have always wanted a double wedding ring quilt. But they are so, so, so expensive. I decided to make me one.
I must admit that I have been intimidated by this quilt. As a quilter, I would rate myself a novice, a beginner. Even though my total number of quilts is now at 16, I think, I still consider myself a novice. I am getting better and I like to challenge myself at times to see if I can do it. I started blocks for about 3 different quilts, but they were a bit tough. I mean I had to use math to figure out the sizes and the dimensions of the pieces and it just about fried my brain. I need a program to do all that for me. Any suggestions?
So, the Double Wedding Ring. Such a traditional wedding gift (that I never got). And I WANT ONE!! We buried my sister with the one my gram'ma made. Someone is going to wonder about that some day, but we didn't want her to get cold. So we put a quilt on her. Besides, it was hers. And I want one of my own. Did I say that already? Well, I do.
Now the thing about this quilt is it has an arc. Or rather a curve. When you line up the fabirc, it don't match. How the crap do you sew it if the ends are down in the middle of the arch??? I worried and worried over this. I don't think I can do it. It just doesn't seem to work. But you know what? It worked. I simply made it work. I lined up one end and just wiggled it around until it worked. So this is what I have so far. A football with a spine. I am not joking it really does look like that, but not for long. I am going to make a Double wedding Ring Quilt!!! I am so excited about this one.
I must admit that I have been intimidated by this quilt. As a quilter, I would rate myself a novice, a beginner. Even though my total number of quilts is now at 16, I think, I still consider myself a novice. I am getting better and I like to challenge myself at times to see if I can do it. I started blocks for about 3 different quilts, but they were a bit tough. I mean I had to use math to figure out the sizes and the dimensions of the pieces and it just about fried my brain. I need a program to do all that for me. Any suggestions?
So, the Double Wedding Ring. Such a traditional wedding gift (that I never got). And I WANT ONE!! We buried my sister with the one my gram'ma made. Someone is going to wonder about that some day, but we didn't want her to get cold. So we put a quilt on her. Besides, it was hers. And I want one of my own. Did I say that already? Well, I do.
Now the thing about this quilt is it has an arc. Or rather a curve. When you line up the fabirc, it don't match. How the crap do you sew it if the ends are down in the middle of the arch??? I worried and worried over this. I don't think I can do it. It just doesn't seem to work. But you know what? It worked. I simply made it work. I lined up one end and just wiggled it around until it worked. So this is what I have so far. A football with a spine. I am not joking it really does look like that, but not for long. I am going to make a Double wedding Ring Quilt!!! I am so excited about this one.
Friday, January 22, 2010
Basket Bingo Anyone?!
So, I was being stalked. She called my house. She e-mailed me. Finally we connected. And she wanted me to make her a quilt. REALLY! She did. And I as so flattered. When do you need it by?....FRIDAY! This was the Sunday before the Friday she needed it. HOLY COW.
But I did it. I made her a quilt top and tacked it to a piece of bleached muslin and hand stitched the hem. What do you think?
Yes, it is a baby quilt. And considering I only spent about 17 hours on the whole thing, including the hem, I think it is pretty good.
It is crib sized and done in a simple 9 patch or patchwork pattern. My son said it looked like a checkerboard. Well, it does. How observant you are, Son. Speaking of my son. This is him beside the new baby quilt. He is ten and is around 4 ft. tall. So I am thinking that this quilt will fit inside a baby crib quite nicely.
Have you started any new projects lately? What is favorite pattern? I think I have asked you this before, but I would love to hear you ideas and I would love to know what you are working on. I might want to try it. Until next time.......KEEP SEWING!
But I did it. I made her a quilt top and tacked it to a piece of bleached muslin and hand stitched the hem. What do you think?
Yes, it is a baby quilt. And considering I only spent about 17 hours on the whole thing, including the hem, I think it is pretty good.
It is crib sized and done in a simple 9 patch or patchwork pattern. My son said it looked like a checkerboard. Well, it does. How observant you are, Son. Speaking of my son. This is him beside the new baby quilt. He is ten and is around 4 ft. tall. So I am thinking that this quilt will fit inside a baby crib quite nicely.
Have you started any new projects lately? What is favorite pattern? I think I have asked you this before, but I would love to hear you ideas and I would love to know what you are working on. I might want to try it. Until next time.......KEEP SEWING!
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