tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-76976758020242495962024-03-13T06:10:18.891-04:00Quilts and CatsQuilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697675802024249596.post-21306491631185360842011-06-05T05:45:00.001-04:002011-06-05T05:49:32.728-04:00KITTY ON THE QUILT...Nine months ago a favorite co-worker announced a baby on the way...what a great opportunity to design a quilt. After a while I learned it was going to be a girl so I put pencil to paper and started to draw! Here is a close-up of one section:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u8DlbSoDYzc/TetOMztbAQI/AAAAAAAAAdI/cIBD_JRf6QU/s1600/baby+closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="270px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-u8DlbSoDYzc/TetOMztbAQI/AAAAAAAAAdI/cIBD_JRf6QU/s320/baby+closeup.jpg" t8="true" width="320px" /></a></div>I hand appliqued the entire quilt and then machine quilted it. A very happy cat sunning himself in the garden.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qgbDRshp_mg/TetOS81roNI/AAAAAAAAAdM/recP0Y83rCM/s1600/Baby+quilt+1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320px" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-qgbDRshp_mg/TetOS81roNI/AAAAAAAAAdM/recP0Y83rCM/s320/Baby+quilt+1.jpg" t8="true" width="238px" /></a></div>I have a bit more quilting to do in the blue section...but Tabitha had a beautiful baby girl and I wanted her to see the quilt...so I put on the binding a little sooner than I normally would have.<br />
This is the first time I designed a quilt myself and it has been a wonderful experience.<br />
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Happy Sewing...<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IefaIoayb1w/TeQR1t83U7I/AAAAAAAAAc8/9aSvIwc_StQ/s1600/Blossom.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="291px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-IefaIoayb1w/TeQR1t83U7I/AAAAAAAAAc8/9aSvIwc_StQ/s320/Blossom.jpg" t8="true" width="320px" /></a></div>But, that project was not to be. So I decided to do a half square triangle wall hanging with a solid white. I'm really liking the way it turned out. I quilted in the ditch around each square and then diagonally across the white a quarter inch. The colors just scream SUMMER!<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I also made a new summer bag using the <a href="http://www.lazygirldesigns.com/products/item/Margo_Handbag/297/c50">Margo Bag Pattern by Lazy Girl Designs.</a> I used "Lovely" by Sandy Gervais...another nice summery fabric line.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1tc7-yIfdyQ/TeQSCU2pRkI/AAAAAAAAAdE/toD9X-C1b70/s1600/bag.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="297px" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/-1tc7-yIfdyQ/TeQSCU2pRkI/AAAAAAAAAdE/toD9X-C1b70/s320/bag.jpg" t8="true" width="320px" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">Thanks for stopping by...and remember you can click on any photo for a larger view.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br />
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</div>Quilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697675802024249596.post-37295739627744413062011-03-02T19:39:00.001-05:002011-03-02T19:43:25.423-05:00I AM "SEW" GUILTY.... Guilty of not posting in forever! Working for a toy company really can work your last nerve for the last 2 months of the year! BUT, it's finally over...WELL, it's been over for a couple months now, but I had some commitments to fulfill and some catch-up work around the house.<br />
My latest project is a Fabric Postcard Exchange with my Bernina Yahoo group. We all needed to make 9 postcards and then mail them out. These are the ones I made: Just click it to enlarge the photo.<br />
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In the works is a project with "Soul Blossom" by Amy Butler. I got the complete line in fat quarters and I'm going to do some serious cutting up of this fabric <br />
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<div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iyR48TxWixM/TW7gZNyorJI/AAAAAAAAAcw/I6K_NZyr3oM/s1600/tile-quilt-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" l6="true" src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iyR48TxWixM/TW7gZNyorJI/AAAAAAAAAcw/I6K_NZyr3oM/s1600/tile-quilt-1.jpg" /></a> </div><div class="separator" style="border-bottom: medium none; border-left: medium none; border-right: medium none; border-top: medium none; clear: both; text-align: center;">There's a couple of other projects that are almost finished that I'll be posting about soon.</div>I PROMISE !!! So please forgive me for being so behind on my posts...however...I have been reading every one elses posts! Happy Sewing....LynneQuilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697675802024249596.post-7947099549801518402010-12-22T06:25:00.000-05:002010-12-22T06:25:16.873-05:00WHEW...THE END IS NEAR!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TRHdxz_uBgI/AAAAAAAAAb4/W-CqMwl6Huw/s1600/wake+me+when+its+over.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" n4="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TRHdxz_uBgI/AAAAAAAAAb4/W-CqMwl6Huw/s1600/wake+me+when+its+over.jpg" /></a></div>Now, I mean that in the nicest way! I work for a company that sell toys...need I say more? That is why I've been away so long!! From the Friday after Thanksgiving until 2 days before Christmas we are straight out shipping goodies across the globe. We do a brisk business all year, but during this time sales are tripled times three!! All of us feel like little Santa elves, making sure everyone gets their toys on time.<br />
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I have managed to do a little sewing on the weekends, but nothing worth posting! The good news is...with all the extra overtime money I've been able to take advantage of all the great fabric on-line sales. I've been getting great fabric packages in the mail for the last few weeks! So...to wrap it up (no pun intended!)...I've got some great projects in mind for the New Year and I hope to share them all with you.<br />
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A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL.<br />
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<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85820/lynnedemeter/ca76bb3fdbc9f9249935d9f0d5ca79b2.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a>Quilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697675802024249596.post-21220214101197135282010-11-02T16:50:00.001-04:002010-11-02T16:52:22.624-04:00IT LOOKS BETTER IN PERSON!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TNB3Vzw7U3I/AAAAAAAAAbE/pRRt21yLIUM/s1600/quilting-gallery.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" nx="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TNB3Vzw7U3I/AAAAAAAAAbE/pRRt21yLIUM/s1600/quilting-gallery.jpg" /></a></div><span style="background-color: #ffff88;">Quiltinggallery.com is having a Candle Mat swap and this is what I created for my swap partner. It really does look better in person!</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TNB3fdGmGFI/AAAAAAAAAbM/ztOtc2BWcXQ/s1600/mat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="257" nx="true" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TNB3fdGmGFI/AAAAAAAAAbM/ztOtc2BWcXQ/s320/mat.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This is a closeup of the corners which I embroidered on my machine:<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TNB3aI_aeFI/AAAAAAAAAbI/31eTxokd8qA/s1600/emb+closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" nx="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TNB3aI_aeFI/AAAAAAAAAbI/31eTxokd8qA/s320/emb+closeup.jpg" width="254" /></a></div>The pattern was pre-determined but the color choice was the desire of my partner. It measures 14" x 14" and it kind of cute. Now it's ready to be mailed out! <br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85820/lynnedemeter/ca76bb3fdbc9f9249935d9f0d5ca79b2.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a>Quilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697675802024249596.post-24052820576035998512010-10-18T18:54:00.000-04:002010-10-18T18:54:00.432-04:00TICKER TAPE FUN<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TLzNF9UPmjI/AAAAAAAAAa8/Z5jDRDMvrx0/s1600/ticker+tape.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TLzNF9UPmjI/AAAAAAAAAa8/Z5jDRDMvrx0/s320/ticker+tape.jpg" width="319" /></a></div>I read and follow alot of blogs and I've noticed these "Ticker Tape" quilts and thought I would give it a try! I must say it was alot of fun. I just layered up my quilt sandwich and started sewing on pieces of fabric. It's a kind of "quilt as you go" process. No rules...just keep on adding fabic till you've filled up the area you have decided on. Once it was done and the binding was on I threw in the washer and dryer and the little frayed edges around each piece is so cute!! I made it 24" x 24" and it's hanging in the bathroom.<br />
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Here"s a close-up...I threw in a circle, a heart and a few triangles!<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TLzNLeNWmgI/AAAAAAAAAbA/hT5lA6Od4xU/s1600/closeup.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ex="true" height="237" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TLzNLeNWmgI/AAAAAAAAAbA/hT5lA6Od4xU/s320/closeup.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>If you click on the pictures they will enlarge. I've been working on a couple of large projects (which is why I haven't posted in awhile!) so this was a fun alternative to your basic 1/4" seam sewing! <br />
<a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85820/lynnedemeter/ca76bb3fdbc9f9249935d9f0d5ca79b2.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a>Quilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697675802024249596.post-13305715829568370762010-09-27T17:06:00.001-04:002010-09-27T17:07:53.138-04:00AWESOME-NESS....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TKEFyhhw_WI/AAAAAAAAAa4/3ape1z6wcpg/s1600/Awesome-ness.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" px="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TKEFyhhw_WI/AAAAAAAAAa4/3ape1z6wcpg/s320/Awesome-ness.jpg" width="318" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is my new wallhanging which I am calling Awesome-ness because it is all from the Moda collection Awesome by Sandy Gervais. Sandy designs the most beautiful fabric and the colors truly are awesome. I used 1 charm pack and 1 jelly roll then bought a little yardage for the borders and binding. It measures 45" x 45" and right now my husband is very dissapointed because it is hanging in my office at work! Don't you just love the colors of fall...I know I do!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><a href="http://www.mylivesignature.com/" target="_blank"><img border="0" src="http://signatures.mylivesignature.com/85820/lynnedemeter/ca76bb3fdbc9f9249935d9f0d5ca79b2.png" style="background: none transparent scroll repeat 0% 0%; border-bottom: 0px; border-left: 0px; border-right: 0px; border-top: 0px;" /></a></div>Quilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697675802024249596.post-90521897528591258412010-09-11T13:45:00.000-04:002010-09-11T13:45:59.326-04:001,501 HEXIES AND COUNTING....<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TIu83L0yWWI/AAAAAAAAAa0/CfmDR6_OOOc/s1600/hexies.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="335" ox="true" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TIu83L0yWWI/AAAAAAAAAa0/CfmDR6_OOOc/s400/hexies.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I can't believe I've come this far! I've been keeping track of my progress since deciding to join in on the Hexagon Charm Quilt Piece-Along at <a href="http://www.texasfreckles.com/">Texas Freckles.</a>. You can follow my progress in my sidebar. These are 1" hexies and my goal is 2,704 so I'm more than half way there. They are somewhat sorted by color so I can see where I need more of a certain color for better balance in the overall design. Of course, I still have to sew all of these together! It will be 52 rows of 52 for a size of 90" x 90". I'd say this was an "ongoing" project!! Click on the picture for a larger view.<br />
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Now the big reveal: THE WALL....<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/THpQxbq3lWI/AAAAAAAAAak/g2gFXKR7zGQ/s1600/the+wall.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="247" ox="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/THpQxbq3lWI/AAAAAAAAAak/g2gFXKR7zGQ/s320/the+wall.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This wall is in the den/office and it needed some punch. That's how this whole idea came about.<br />
Lots of different designs yet the one thing that always seems to stay consistent with my quilts is that they are scrappy. I just get bored using only a couple of fabric choices. I think I may be the Queen of fat quarter purchasers! Thanks for joining me on this journey...hope you enjoyed it.<br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TGJ_Vh1nAeI/AAAAAAAAAaA/7GATPZXV5jg/s1600/both.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="275" ox="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TGJ_Vh1nAeI/AAAAAAAAAaA/7GATPZXV5jg/s320/both.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>It's kind of fun doing something whimsical once in while! Now I've got a <a href="http://litandlaundry.blogspot.com/2010/08/finished-for-friday-bleak-house.html?utm_source=feedburner&utm_medium=feed&utm_campaign=Feed%3A+LitAndLaundry+%28Lit+and+Laundry%29">"Finished For Friday".</a><br />
For all of you cat lovers you just have to check out this post about <a href="http://mysmelly.com/Archive/TopComfortableWaysSleeping-Box/cvdcc/post.htm">"25 Ways to Sleep in a Box"</a> It is just hilarious!<br />
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In the past I always used Wonder Under but recently <br />
I've found that the paper and the web will seperate<br />
before I'm done tracing.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TFw5B-9QtJI/AAAAAAAAAZg/GdQ_JsDqXkU/s1600/sas-img.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="clear: left; cssfloat: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" bx="true" height="190" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TFw5B-9QtJI/AAAAAAAAAZg/GdQ_JsDqXkU/s200/sas-img.jpg" width="200" /></a></div>I never liked the Steam A Seam. I don't think it was<br />
the right product for my applique purposes.<br />
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Yesterday I gave the Heat 'N Bond Lite a try and I really<br />
liked it alot. I had no problems while tracing my design.<br />
It held up while I cut the pieces and fused nicely. After<br />
cutting the fused shapes the paper released easily.<br />
I've only had time to sew a little portion of my project,<br />
but there doesn't appear to be any problems with glue<br />
build-up on my needle.<br />
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So...which fusibles do you prefer...and why do you<br />
like them?Quilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697675802024249596.post-65039238673573936522010-08-03T16:45:00.000-04:002010-08-03T16:45:46.408-04:00THE COLOR OF HEAT....I hate to complain...BUT...I REALLY HAVE HAD ENOUGH OF THIS HEAT! This is what I think heat would look like if it were a color...<br />
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Then, on another day I was surfing the web looking for purse handle ideas I came across a blog that had this:<br />
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It even has a tab for keys!!<br />
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Now for another Jaimie update: Hanging out on the rocking chair....<br />
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</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TEGC9baHRBI/AAAAAAAAAYg/srGqnCguS80/s1600/in+the+box-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="307" hw="true" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TEGC9baHRBI/AAAAAAAAAYg/srGqnCguS80/s320/in+the+box-1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>...and sleeping in the box. Note the brown paper that was in the box...it's now in a hundred pieces all over the floor. How come these guys never pick up after themselves? This is a rare moment when he's not being mischievous!! Thanks for stopping by...Quilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697675802024249596.post-23572473311995953092010-06-19T09:58:00.000-04:002010-06-19T09:58:49.369-04:00A QUILTER'S POEM<div align="left">I thought you all might enjoy this short poem:</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">Ode to My Wife...the Quilter</div><div align="center">Author Unknown</div><div align="center"><br />
</div><div align="center">She learned to quilt on MONDAY</div><div style="text-align: center;">Her stiches all so fine.</div><div style="text-align: center;">But she forgot to thaw out dinner,</div><div style="text-align: center;">So we went out to dine.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">She quilted miniatures on TUESDAY</div><div style="text-align: center;">She says they are a must.</div><div style="text-align: center;">They really were quite lovely</div><div style="text-align: center;">But she forgot to dust.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">On WEDNESDAY it was a sampler</div><div style="text-align: center;">She said, "stipplng's fun."</div><div style="text-align: center;">What highlights! What shadows!</div><div style="text-align: center;">But laundry wasn't done.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Her patches were on THURSDAY</div><div style="text-align: center;">Green, yellow, blue and red.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I guess she forgot the time</div><div style="text-align: center;">As she never made the bed.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">It was a wallhanging on FRIDAY</div><div style="text-align: center;">In colors she adores.</div><div style="text-align: center;">It never bothered her at all, </div><div style="text-align: center;">The crumbs upon the floors.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">I found a maid on SATURDAY</div><div style="text-align: center;">My week is now complete.</div><div style="text-align: center;">My wife can quilt the hours away,</div><div style="text-align: center;">And the house will still be neat.</div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Well, now it's SUNDAY</div><div style="text-align: center;">And I'm just about to wilt.</div><div style="text-align: center;">I cursed, I raved, I ranted,</div><div style="text-align: center;">The MAID had learned to quilt!</div>Quilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697675802024249596.post-24377211351357777362010-06-12T18:30:00.000-04:002010-06-12T18:30:20.923-04:00CIRCLE OF GEESE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TBQJeT5xC6I/AAAAAAAAAXw/7lvpOt6CNfw/s1600/geese2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="395" qu="true" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TBQJeT5xC6I/AAAAAAAAAXw/7lvpOt6CNfw/s400/geese2.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>Just another "small" quilt for the wall in the den. Although this is cute, I don't think I'd want to endeavor paper piecing a whole quilt. This is only 4 six inch blocks to complete the circle. It will be a cute addition to the wall.Quilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697675802024249596.post-3642432652703538852010-06-06T19:31:00.000-04:002010-06-06T19:31:26.627-04:00ITTY BITTY HOURGLASS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TAwuor8pngI/AAAAAAAAAXg/SXjDJSL_rHc/s1600/itty+bitty.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="363" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TAwuor8pngI/AAAAAAAAAXg/SXjDJSL_rHc/s400/itty+bitty.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>After the usual weekend housework (yuk!), I spent some time whipping up this cute little hourglass miniature quilt. Each block measures 1 1/2" square. Total size is 10 1/2" square. I'm going to add this to the "small quilt" wall in the den when I accumulate a few more.Quilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697675802024249596.post-59768543554825778052010-06-01T09:14:00.000-04:002010-06-01T09:14:38.767-04:00AN "X" WALLHANGING<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TAUFs1P4IjI/AAAAAAAAAXY/4rDTcjqBIn0/s1600/crosses.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="366" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/TAUFs1P4IjI/AAAAAAAAAXY/4rDTcjqBIn0/s400/crosses.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>I spent some of my weekend working on this cute wallhanging. I used mostly Aunt Grace fabric with a few Feedsack prints. Unlike most traditonal quilts, the X's are not blocks but are pieced row by row on the diagonal. This takes a bit of planning before you begin to sew, but it's well worth it. It measures 28" x 28"" and will be one of the "small quilts" I plan to use to decorate a wall in the den. It seems Horatio likes it, but if I don't move it soon, he'll have it down on the seat of the rocking chair and it will be covered in red fur! Quilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697675802024249596.post-47030282670024789942010-05-26T17:38:00.001-04:002010-05-26T17:39:29.994-04:00What do YOU do with these...?<div align="left" class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/S_2Tcm-kr7I/AAAAAAAAAXU/HRouWjgb5Nk/s1600/snippets.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="313" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/S_2Tcm-kr7I/AAAAAAAAAXU/HRouWjgb5Nk/s400/snippets.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>After so much trimming over the years, I was wondering if anyone had any suggestions as to what they would do, or have done with these snippetts? I'm sure there's got to be a project for them somewhere out in blogland! I have some from the same line of fabric in a Mason jar, looking quite lovely, but the rest just sit in a plastic bin for the time being. So, to all of you talented quilters and crafters, WHAT CAN I DO WITH THESE?!!Quilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697675802024249596.post-42118313119526065512010-05-21T14:37:00.004-04:002010-05-26T18:04:23.450-04:00PURPLE HAZE...BLOGGER'S QUILT FESTIVAL<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/SjzA7hzKVyI/AAAAAAAAAA4/qVKVKts1Nv8/s1600/purplehaze.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" gu="true" height="378" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/SjzA7hzKVyI/AAAAAAAAAA4/qVKVKts1Nv8/s400/purplehaze.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>This year I thought I would participate in the <a href="http://www.amyscreativeside.com/2010/05/bloggers-quilt-festival-spring-2010.html">Blogger's Quilt Festival sponsored by Amy's Creative Side.</a> I always gain such inspiration from other quilters and love to see their accomplishments. It's such a great way to develop new ideas. Be sure to drop in and join, or view all the great works from bloggers all over.<br />
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My "Purple Haze" quilt came from a desire to do a 2 color quilt. I usually do scrappy quilts which involve pulling out lots of bins of fabrics to get everything I need to cut. I had these 2 beautiful pieces of batik just waiting to be sewn into something...but what? Finally I decided to paper piece these 13 blocks and then set them on point. This was the first project I ever set on point and calculating those triangles was a challenge. I learned that "bigger is better" and you can always trim them down! I just LOVE this color combination and I get to see it everyday in the bathroom!Quilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.com20tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697675802024249596.post-1733550712483827292010-05-01T17:39:00.000-04:002010-05-01T17:39:45.006-04:00FROM SCRAPS TO QUILTS...Let's start with these pieces:<br />
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</div>and turn them into these blocks:<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/S9yYSPTC5LI/AAAAAAAAAWA/lGxV-NoJMHQ/s1600/finish-1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/S9yYSPTC5LI/AAAAAAAAAWA/lGxV-NoJMHQ/s320/finish-1.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div>I was inspired by the Yoyoville Quilt designed by <a href="http://www.bunnyhilldesigns.com/store/products/details/?product=yoyohome">Bunny Hill Patterns</a>. But, as many of you know, I just finished a large Yo-Yo quilt and I'm a little tired of making yo-yo's! So, I thought I would adapt the pattern with appliqued circles. This may take a while! I'd like to make this one for my bed so the finished size would be 81" X 93". Now this may sound staggering but here are the stats: for 837 blocks set 27 X 31. I will need to cut 419 circles, 419 background squares for the circles, 838 dark squares and 838 background squares for blocks that measure 3" X 3". This is my current bed quilt...<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/S9yepCyzJ0I/AAAAAAAAAWI/_LHe70dhOVw/s1600/Pinwheel.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/S9yepCyzJ0I/AAAAAAAAAWI/_LHe70dhOVw/s320/Pinwheel.jpg" tt="true" /></a></div>and I love it dearly. I'm just ready for a change. You might have guessed I love to do scrap quilts. I thank the gods for charm packs and fat quarters!!Quilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697675802024249596.post-3442792692477751152010-03-17T07:25:00.000-04:002010-03-17T07:25:55.311-04:00YOU HAVE TO SEE THIS!<div style="text-align: left;"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/S6C5pmOBk-I/AAAAAAAAAUU/Pio_Fcw9Nlo/s1600-h/jill%20chair.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/S6C5pmOBk-I/AAAAAAAAAUU/Pio_Fcw9Nlo/s1600/jill%20chair.jpg" vt="true" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">This is <a href="http://www.cre8fmomquilts.blogspot.com/">Jill's</a> recently re-covered chair done all with selvages. Is this not unbeleivable? I have a similar chair that I've re-done several times, so I know it takes at least 4-5 yards of fabric. Now, imagine that you first need to sew all the selvages to a foundation before you can begin to cover the chair! It just boggles the mind. I recently posted about a selvage wallhanging I completed and it lot's of fun, but labor intensive and time consuming to accumulate all that selvage. Give <a href="http://wwwcre8fmomquilts.blogspot.com/">Jill</a> a visit to see how she accomplished this great project.</div>Quilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7697675802024249596.post-4427349643329995772010-02-18T07:03:00.000-05:002010-02-18T07:03:48.615-05:00LOOK...A "FAT CAT"...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/S30oEpscPmI/AAAAAAAAASU/U_erU1Yd6Z8/s1600-h/2009_TammyDFatCat.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="320" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/S30oEpscPmI/AAAAAAAAASU/U_erU1Yd6Z8/s320/2009_TammyDFatCat.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Isn't this cat on the computer the cutest? This is a 16" block offered by Sindy Rodenmayer on her website <a href="http://www.fatcatpatterns.com/">Fat Cat Patterns</a>. Sindy has some of the nicest block patterns and the best thing is they are all FREE!!<br />
Once again this shows the generosity of the quilters' spirit.<br />
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><img border="0" ct="true" height="320" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_mphAo8GRdgM/S30pJltVi_I/AAAAAAAAASY/m4kAaEUW0II/s320/mutedBB.jpg" width="243" /></div>This is Sindy's current Block of the Month called Baltimore Bliss. Every month you can download a block from this beautiful quilt. I'm about to start this myself. She has loads of designs and you really need to check out the "Family Dirt" section, it's really a riot. So, I recommend you hop on over to her site, it really is a great visit.Quilts and Catshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06457213930142158956noreply@blogger.com6