Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
When TFQ comes to visit for two days, I get at least 5 blog posts out of it! Her visit, coupled with the organizational segment on QNN TV, made me think about organization ideas for my fabric closet, my projects and my workroom in general. First, I keep all of the flat bits of a … Continue reading “Organization Ideas”
Yes, it is Teacher Pillow time of year. I had resolved to not leave it until the last minute, but being in bed with a nasty virus for over week did not assist me in my resolve. I made one pillow last weekend after I was feeling a little better. I also made a block … Continue reading “2010 Teacher Pillows”
Journal Spilling: Mixed-Media Techniques for Free Expression by Trout. Diana My rating: 4 of 5 stars Art journaling is a technique (tool??) that I have struggled with for a while. Part of the problem for me is the mess. I thought I didn’t like to make messes. What I found was that I don’t like … Continue reading “Book Review: Journal Spilling”
On the underlying pages, you can see groups of quilts and bags I consider to be parts of a series. Some may be in progress. Bullseye Quilts Feelin’ Blue Orange You Glad (2023) Original Bullseye Passionate Purple Seeing Red Colorblocks Quilts Colorblocks 1 Colorblocks 2 Color Improv Donation Quilts Color Strip & Chunk Donation Quilts … Continue reading “Works in a Series (Quilts+)”
Quilts are organized by the year they were finished not the year they were started. To find out when quilts were started, read the page for the quilt. Works in a Series 2023 BAMaQG IRR The Lobster tablerunner Orange You Glad Pointillist Palette #4 The Tarts Come to Tea 2022 Cha Cha Cha table runner … Continue reading “AQ Gallery”
Here are some supplies I bought recently. The Jelly Roll on the left is for the Happy Zombie/Oh Fransson quilt that I am gearing up to make. The other Jelly Roll I bought on spec. I wasn’t sure which one I would like better based on the colors on the screen. The Tarts are ready … Continue reading “New”
As I mentioned the other day, I enjoyed the Jelly Roll, because I was able to work with a wide variety of coordinating fabrics. I think my favorite in this set, though I do like them all, are the pieces with holly and ornaments. I also liked the diagonal striped fabrics as well. Aside from … Continue reading “Using a Jelly Roll”
This is similar to the last block I made back in November. When I made the 3 Columns block, I wondered how it would look if I reversed one of the columns. The block to the left is the result. I think the fabrics are a little busy, but otherwise it was a good idea. … Continue reading “Sorbet Update”
Sweets Sweetheart Unsweetened Sweetie Pie Semantic Web for Earth and Environmental Terminology (SWEET) Sweet Tarts Sweet shop Sickly sweet Definition from the Urban Dictionary (just for a change of pace): sound awesome cool amazing nice hot cute sexy sick tight rad great Way too sweet See the Creative Prompt page if you have questions about … Continue reading “Creative Prompt #60: Sweet”
clipped from www.janome.com Walking Foot (Open Toe) for Embroidery models The Open Toe Walking Foot offers precise control of fabric, and is especially helpful when working with layers of fabric, or those that may shift or pucker. Feed dogs are incorporated into the foot itself which work in conjunction with the machine feed dogs to feed fabric … Continue reading “Open Toe Walking Foot”
I mentioned a week or so ago that I had spent some time doing rote sewing. Part of that day of roteness (is that a word?) was making backs. Above is the back for the Tarts. As I said previously, it went together really quickly. I am showing it again so you can see the … Continue reading “Backs”
We spent the weekend on the North Coast. I wasn’t excited about going, but, for various reasons, agreed and was glad I did. The North Coast is beautiful and I found as the car left the City behind and my eyes took in more green than concrete and metal, I felt calmer and more relaxed … Continue reading “North Coast Quilt Shops”
I moved the Fabric of the Year project forward all weekend last weekend by sewing like crazy. I made over 100 Zanzibar blocks, as well as cut and organized other little pieces that I need for other projects despite the rain, power outages and family obligations. Keep in mind that these are SMALL blocks. Each … Continue reading “FOTY Continues”
SIL is in town from back East. As I have said before, she likes to quilt also, so we spent the day driving to some quilt shops. These quilt shops are across a bridge from me, so I don’t go and visit them very often. We were planning to do this on our way (as … Continue reading “Shop Tour”
Below is the 2009 inventory of my UFOs. Let’s see if I made any progress since the previous roundup post of December 31, 2008 and where I am in the process as well as what I need to do. First, I want to tout my accomplishments. 😉 2009 started off very well. I read 50 … Continue reading “2009 UFO Report”