Monday, May 30, 2016
Black, White, Warm and Cool Candy Stars
5/30/16
I purchased several 5" panels of these candy squares while on our Hersey PA trip in summer of 2015, we also purchased the spectrum of colors used in the stars. I knew immediately I was going to do a stack-n-whack but not sure of which pattern. Soon after getting home I went through all my Stack-n-whack books. I wanted to make Crossroads (g 33) in the Stack-n-Whack-epdia book. I liked the use of black and white. I used "cool" colors for the stars with white back ground and "warm" colors for the stars with black. I started making the stars but got discouraged that it wasn't coming out the way I envisioned, therefore it became a UFO.
In mid-May I wanted to complete or dispose of a UFO before starting a new project so I pulled this one out. I almost decided to give the stars to next year's Spring sale whey I decided to lay it out. I like the alternating black and white stars. I then pulled out a this color geometric fabric. I determined two motifs was almost the perfect size. Adding the black-n-white 4 patch was the perfect transition corner stones.
I struggled with what to make the inset triangles. I tried black-n-white checks both the same size and the corners and smaller, no good. I tried more of the candy panels but it got too busy. Finally settled on black on bottom and right side and white on top and left sides. I'm pleased with the final result.
Size 52x68
I purchased several 5" panels of these candy squares while on our Hersey PA trip in summer of 2015, we also purchased the spectrum of colors used in the stars. I knew immediately I was going to do a stack-n-whack but not sure of which pattern. Soon after getting home I went through all my Stack-n-whack books. I wanted to make Crossroads (g 33) in the Stack-n-Whack-epdia book. I liked the use of black and white. I used "cool" colors for the stars with white back ground and "warm" colors for the stars with black. I started making the stars but got discouraged that it wasn't coming out the way I envisioned, therefore it became a UFO.
In mid-May I wanted to complete or dispose of a UFO before starting a new project so I pulled this one out. I almost decided to give the stars to next year's Spring sale whey I decided to lay it out. I like the alternating black and white stars. I then pulled out a this color geometric fabric. I determined two motifs was almost the perfect size. Adding the black-n-white 4 patch was the perfect transition corner stones.
I struggled with what to make the inset triangles. I tried black-n-white checks both the same size and the corners and smaller, no good. I tried more of the candy panels but it got too busy. Finally settled on black on bottom and right side and white on top and left sides. I'm pleased with the final result.
Size 52x68
Saturday, May 21, 2016
Snorkeling in Hawaii
May 21, 2016
I made this quilt top several years ago when I wanted to make something quick and bright. I wanted to try a panto-graph for the quilting. I haven't had much luck with panto-graphs but wanted to give it another try. I had this great fish panto-graph from but it is very complex looking and had me afraid to try it. It is called "Fishy Business" by Meadowlyon.com. So I went for it and actually discovered the more complex the design the more forgiving it is. I'm going to use this panto-graph again soon. It is hard to get this photographed but can you see the octopus here?
Here is the paper copy.
Size 54 x60
I made this quilt top several years ago when I wanted to make something quick and bright. I wanted to try a panto-graph for the quilting. I haven't had much luck with panto-graphs but wanted to give it another try. I had this great fish panto-graph from but it is very complex looking and had me afraid to try it. It is called "Fishy Business" by Meadowlyon.com. So I went for it and actually discovered the more complex the design the more forgiving it is. I'm going to use this panto-graph again soon. It is hard to get this photographed but can you see the octopus here?
Here is the paper copy.
Monday, May 16, 2016
Colorful animals FQ Mystery Quilt pattern
April 24 - May 14, 2016
I wanted to start something new. I had taken this to Nashville to start but didn't. The panel and border fabric was purchased recently but not sure where. The color stripe fabrics were a bundle of FQs I have had a long long time. I like this Mystery Quilt pattern so adding the panels was an easy alteration to make them the right size to work with the other blocks.
Using a color for each of the blocks made it more difficult for me to mix the blocks up compared to when the blocks are made from companion fabrics (see Pirate's Treasure; https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7117248830530723058) which is the same pattern. I'm sure it just my personality trait but hard for me to mix up the colors and have it still appeal to me.
I didn't have enough of the stripe border fabric to extend into the corners so had to have corner stones. I wanted to bring all 6 colors into the corner stone and a log cabin seemed the best way to do that and still be similar to the other blocks. I didn't have enough of the color fabric used in the quilt but did have 6 FQ of the same family of fabrics as the colors.
I should have squared up the 1/2 square red triangles as they seemed a bit oversized when I put on the border but not by much. All in all I am pleased with the quilt top and like how the panels worked out.
Size: 69 x73
Needs to be quilted
I wanted to start something new. I had taken this to Nashville to start but didn't. The panel and border fabric was purchased recently but not sure where. The color stripe fabrics were a bundle of FQs I have had a long long time. I like this Mystery Quilt pattern so adding the panels was an easy alteration to make them the right size to work with the other blocks.
Using a color for each of the blocks made it more difficult for me to mix the blocks up compared to when the blocks are made from companion fabrics (see Pirate's Treasure; https://www.blogger.com/blogger.g?blogID=7117248830530723058) which is the same pattern. I'm sure it just my personality trait but hard for me to mix up the colors and have it still appeal to me.
I didn't have enough of the stripe border fabric to extend into the corners so had to have corner stones. I wanted to bring all 6 colors into the corner stone and a log cabin seemed the best way to do that and still be similar to the other blocks. I didn't have enough of the color fabric used in the quilt but did have 6 FQ of the same family of fabrics as the colors.
I should have squared up the 1/2 square red triangles as they seemed a bit oversized when I put on the border but not by much. All in all I am pleased with the quilt top and like how the panels worked out.
Size: 69 x73
Needs to be quilted
Monday, May 9, 2016
Rainbow French Briad batik
I originally started this quilt back in Dec 2013 or Jan 2014. I purchased the package of 2 1/2 strips ($40) and two 3 yard pieces of cream batik ($33 each) at PIQF at the Desert Stichin booth (www.desertstichin.com). Using the Creative Grids 2 1/2 Trapezoid ruler made getting the braids perfect but it made the piecing a bit boring so after about half way through the first set of 4 braids it became a UFO.
March 2016
I pulled the UFO out in March and took to the Walker Creek retreat. I finished 4 braids and started work on the second 4 braids. While there Karen M said she might be interested in purchasing just the quilt top when finished. She would then be able to quilt it how she wanted.
April 4, 2016
I completed the second four braids. I also purchased 2 yards ($26) of the batik Pinata Butterflies from Timeless Treasures to use as the middle strip. It really pulls all the colors together.
May 3, 2016
Adding 2 inch cream batik strip to each side of the braids. Then added the butterfly batik between the braids. On the very first one I discovered not all braids are the same length even though I measure them. I added the butterfly batik to one braid, no problem but when I attached the other braid the difference at the end of 100 inch braid was almost an inch. Okay, another learning experience and why should I be surprised after all this happen on most borders. Unsew the second braid and then pinned and eased it to the first braid. For each braid there after the butterfly middle fabric was measured and pinned evenly to each braid. Only had two braids that were a longer then the others so problem went away quickly. Note to self, when adding sashings measure all and go with the average.
May 8, 2016
Finished quilt top! 100" x 104". Going to see if Karen M is interested in buying it for the materials I have invested $175. If not then I'll put into the Quilt Show Boutique for sale as just a quilt top.
June 1, 2016
Karen M from MQSC purchased the quilt top.
March 2016
I pulled the UFO out in March and took to the Walker Creek retreat. I finished 4 braids and started work on the second 4 braids. While there Karen M said she might be interested in purchasing just the quilt top when finished. She would then be able to quilt it how she wanted.
April 4, 2016
I completed the second four braids. I also purchased 2 yards ($26) of the batik Pinata Butterflies from Timeless Treasures to use as the middle strip. It really pulls all the colors together.
May 3, 2016
Adding 2 inch cream batik strip to each side of the braids. Then added the butterfly batik between the braids. On the very first one I discovered not all braids are the same length even though I measure them. I added the butterfly batik to one braid, no problem but when I attached the other braid the difference at the end of 100 inch braid was almost an inch. Okay, another learning experience and why should I be surprised after all this happen on most borders. Unsew the second braid and then pinned and eased it to the first braid. For each braid there after the butterfly middle fabric was measured and pinned evenly to each braid. Only had two braids that were a longer then the others so problem went away quickly. Note to self, when adding sashings measure all and go with the average.
May 8, 2016
Finished quilt top! 100" x 104". Going to see if Karen M is interested in buying it for the materials I have invested $175. If not then I'll put into the Quilt Show Boutique for sale as just a quilt top.
June 1, 2016
Karen M from MQSC purchased the quilt top.
Monday, May 2, 2016
Grass Valley 2016
April 30, 2016
Mom and I drove to Grass Valley for the quilt show and to visit Lu. The show was nice. There were several quilts from a Material Matrix class by Sandra Bruce. They were great. Sandra is going to be teaching a class for my guild this summer and I had already signed mom and I up for it. Forgot my camera so I didn't take any photos.
We also did a stop at the Pine Cone quilt shop and bought the book Precut Primer and jelly roll of Moda Ombre gradations. The sample in the store was very nice.
Mom and I drove to Grass Valley for the quilt show and to visit Lu. The show was nice. There were several quilts from a Material Matrix class by Sandra Bruce. They were great. Sandra is going to be teaching a class for my guild this summer and I had already signed mom and I up for it. Forgot my camera so I didn't take any photos.
We also did a stop at the Pine Cone quilt shop and bought the book Precut Primer and jelly roll of Moda Ombre gradations. The sample in the store was very nice.
Paducah/Nashville 2016
April 16-23
Paige got a timeshare for us in Nashville that happened to overlap with the Paducah show. Mom finished tax season on Friday and we flew to Nashville on Saturday. Paige had been in Nashville a few days prior for work so we met her at the timeshare. Very nice place, two bedroom. I did bring our small Brother sewing machine and couple of projects to keep mom and I busy. Unfortunately I could not pack the machine with the hard cover case and the machine got broken in transit. I was able to make it work.
We did all of the typical tourist stuff, Graceland (interesting but not sure it was worth the 7 hours of driving to Memphis) and downtown Memphis. Chattanooga to see the Aquarium, so worth it! But did not realize it was in Eastern time zone vs Nashville in Central so we lost an hour which screwed us hoping to get on the river boat trip. Mom and I went to two quilt stores in Franklin on the day Paige had to work. The Stitching Garden was amazing. Best way to describe it was a hoarder with a store. There was so much stuff but NOTHING was on sale. Incredible selection. Prices were the going rate. Here are pics:
Mom and I also did the two hour drive (each way) to Paducah to see the show. We got there at 9:30 and were so lucky to get a parking space next to the Pavilion (the second venue for the show). We walked the Pavilion and then took a shuttle bus to the main convention area. Walked those 3 areas. I was only looking for things that were "new" compared to all the other shows we go to. Found one really interesting booth called Frond Design Studios (www. fronddesignstudios.com) that had very original and new things. We bought three of their kits. All of their patterns are original and although the fabrics were from standard companies the are not the most common fabrics and with their unique patterns they are stunning. Spent 2.5 hours and then drove back. Glad we went since we were close by, but not interested in doing that venue again. Did buy a few other things like a borders book I had not seen before from Loc-Block booth. Here are two quilts that caught my attention in vendor booths.
Did a backstage Grand Old Opry tour and went to the Gaylord twice. Once to walk around the other for dinner. Did go downtown Nashville to check out the local music and bar scene. Just happened to be the same night as their hockey team's playoff so the place was really hopping for Wednesday night. Great trip!
Paige got a timeshare for us in Nashville that happened to overlap with the Paducah show. Mom finished tax season on Friday and we flew to Nashville on Saturday. Paige had been in Nashville a few days prior for work so we met her at the timeshare. Very nice place, two bedroom. I did bring our small Brother sewing machine and couple of projects to keep mom and I busy. Unfortunately I could not pack the machine with the hard cover case and the machine got broken in transit. I was able to make it work.
We did all of the typical tourist stuff, Graceland (interesting but not sure it was worth the 7 hours of driving to Memphis) and downtown Memphis. Chattanooga to see the Aquarium, so worth it! But did not realize it was in Eastern time zone vs Nashville in Central so we lost an hour which screwed us hoping to get on the river boat trip. Mom and I went to two quilt stores in Franklin on the day Paige had to work. The Stitching Garden was amazing. Best way to describe it was a hoarder with a store. There was so much stuff but NOTHING was on sale. Incredible selection. Prices were the going rate. Here are pics:
Mom and I also did the two hour drive (each way) to Paducah to see the show. We got there at 9:30 and were so lucky to get a parking space next to the Pavilion (the second venue for the show). We walked the Pavilion and then took a shuttle bus to the main convention area. Walked those 3 areas. I was only looking for things that were "new" compared to all the other shows we go to. Found one really interesting booth called Frond Design Studios (www. fronddesignstudios.com) that had very original and new things. We bought three of their kits. All of their patterns are original and although the fabrics were from standard companies the are not the most common fabrics and with their unique patterns they are stunning. Spent 2.5 hours and then drove back. Glad we went since we were close by, but not interested in doing that venue again. Did buy a few other things like a borders book I had not seen before from Loc-Block booth. Here are two quilts that caught my attention in vendor booths.
Did a backstage Grand Old Opry tour and went to the Gaylord twice. Once to walk around the other for dinner. Did go downtown Nashville to check out the local music and bar scene. Just happened to be the same night as their hockey team's playoff so the place was really hopping for Wednesday night. Great trip!
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