Commentary about works in progress, design & creativity
We are moving full steam ahead on the Ultimate Carry All Bag. members of the guild who are participating worked on cutting out pieces of the bag on the last Sew Day. Next we will begin working on pockets. To that end, I needed to work on an alternative/hack to the vinyl badge holder pocket. … Continue reading “UCAB Clippy Pocket – prelude to a tutorial”
Number of 2019 Blog Posts:353 Number of yards of fabric used this year:83 net Quilt Projects Aqua-Red Sampler – finished March 2019 City Sampler – finished May 2019 Fabric of the Year 2017 – finished July 2019 Flying Around – finished December 2019 Metroscape – finished March 2019 Stepping Stones n.2 – finished 1/1/2019 Finished … Continue reading “2019 Year In Review”
As mentioned, I had to make a swap gift for the Winter Extravaganza Palooza at the guild. In that previous post, I talked about the pattern. Since then I have been contemplating WHY I chose what is, basically, a giant pincushion. Short answer: I don’t know. Long answer: it is kind of a strange gift, … Continue reading “Gift Post #1 2019: Swap Mega Pinnie”
I realized that I have made a lot of progress on my 26 quilt projects since I started this project. I am now down to 7 projects on the list. I add projects, but the old projects are slowly getting done. Looking at the finished quilts below makes me happy. Three of them were on … Continue reading “26 Projects 2019 #10”
BOO! Happy Halloween! For those of you not celebrating, here is an action packed V&S for your reading pleasure. Media The Canva Color Wheel describes itself as making color combinations easy. I haven’t checked it out in detail. Let me know what you find out. Scientific American has an article on innovative and ancient uses … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2019 #11”
I saw the Mega Pinnie pattern in an older issue (issue 6, 2016) of Today’s Quilter. It caught my attention, partially, because I have some squares leftover from the Jen Carlton Bailly workshop and they were on my mind. It turns out they are slightly larger than I need for the Pinnie, but worked just … Continue reading “Mega Pinnie”
I actually used just over 80 yards net (139 gross), then I bought a bit of fabric and am back to striving for 70 yards. I just couldn’t resist those new Ombre Metallic Confetti colors. I am around the same place I was last month. I also realized yesterday that I am down from 26 … Continue reading “26 Projects 2019 #9”
I have made a bit more progress. After my pillowcase frenzy from a few weeks ago, I have now used 117+ (gross) yards of fabric and close to 70 yards net. I am not 100% happy, however I can’t be anything but pleased with my progress. Finished 2019 Quilt Projects Aqua-Red Sampler – finished March … Continue reading “26 Projects 2019 #8”
At Sew Day the other day people were asking to borrow various items from each other. I dont’ mind loaning thing, but am a huge proponent of quiltmaking Go bags. Even if you have a Go bag, there is always something not included. One of the advantages of Sew Day and group sewing is being … Continue reading “Quiltmaking Go Bag”
I have made a bit more progress. Finished 2019 Quilt Projects Aqua-Red Sampler – finished March 2019 City Sampler – finished May 2019 Fabric of the Year 2017 – finished July 2019 Metroscape – finished March 2019 Stepping Stones n.2 – finished January 1, 2019 Finished 2019 Non-Quilt Projects This category covers bags, toys, aprons … Continue reading “26 Projects 2019 #7”
Handmade Getaway by Jacqueline Sava Clarke I pre-ordered this book at QuiltCon last year. This was a sort of self-published project. Jacqueline Sava Clarke was there doing pre-sales in an effort to get enough funding to finish the book. They also used Kickstarter with great results. A search for Getaway Press leads back to the … Continue reading “Book Review: Handmade Getaway”
Finished 2019 Quilt Projects Aqua-Red Sampler – finished March 2019 City Sampler – finished May 2019 Metroscape – finished March 2019 Stepping Stones n.2 – finished January 1, 2019 Finished 2019 Non-Quilt Projects This category covers bags, toys, aprons and knitting as well as other non-quilt projects. Alison’s Bag – finished 1/2019 All Rolled Up … Continue reading “26 Projects 2019 #6”
I have added a lot of new items and designs to the Artquiltmaker Store. Check it out! This is a super-sized V&S. You’ll need some time. Enjoy! Books, Research & History Barbara Brackman has a new block book out called The Kansas City Star Quilts Sampler: 60+ Blocks from 1928 to 1961. She signed some … Continue reading “Various & Sundry 2019 #6”
I have passed 50 yards net of fabric used. Yay! I am pretty pleased. Finished 2019 Quilt Projects Aqua-Red Sampler – finished March 2019 City Sampler – finished May 2019 Metroscape – finished March 2019 Stepping Stones n.2 – finished January 1, 2019 Finished 2019 Non-Quilt Projects This category covers bags, toys, aprons and knitting … Continue reading “26 Projects 2019 #5”
Finished 2019 Quilt Projects Aqua-Red Sampler – finished March 2019 Metroscape – finished March 2019 Stepping Stones n.2 – finished January 1, 2019 Finished 2019 Non-Quilt Projects This category covers bags, toys, aprons and knitting as well as other non-quilt projects. Alison’s Bag – finished 1/2019 All Rolled Up Tote – finished 1/13/2019 Beth’s Flapper … Continue reading “26 Projects 2019 #5”