Tools

Have you every wondered how to incorporate your sane quilting tools into crazy quilting. This is what I have done on this block, I have a large collection of quilting stencils, and I used the new marking pencil from Fon's and Porter, this pencil comes with both black and white lead and makes a very fine line.

I marked the center square on this block with this stencil.

Here is what it looks like.

Dress's Quilt

So this is one of the projects that just came home from work it has been hanging for several months, I really enjoyed working on this quilt and received many nice comments from it.

Hiatias

Well I have been on a break from blogging but I'm back in the saddle new posts coming shortly.

This is what I have been doing sewing pj's for grandkids, some samples for work now it's time for me I just want to play again.

New Blocks

Well I dived right in and started working on a new lap quilt, this will take some time to finish as it is in the crazy quilt style.
I completed 2 blocks today and am quite please with how they turned out.
I wanted to try curved piecing but I did my blocks in the topstitch style as I wanted to add lace to the seams. I really like this method of piecing, and I think it is my favorite.

I added chunky stitching to the seams with pearl cotton thread is size 5 as I like the bigger look more rustic and homey, not a lot of other embellishments will be added to the blocks as this is done in cottons and I want it to be washable and similar to a sane quilt.  

SLUMP

I have been in such a slump lately just fiddleing with one project or another not really finishing anything not really wanting to work on anything.
I thing it has to do with the start of the cold weather and it doesn't help that we have both been very sick with this nasty cold virus that has been going around.
I recieved Allie Aller's new book in the mail yesterday and was devouring it last night, can't wait to try some of the projects in it especially curved piecing.

I need a diverson from sane quilts for awhile, think this is part of my problem I am in just a play mood.
So one more day of work then play time for 2 days.

Till next time
Happy stitching
Linda

Funky Quilt

I am making progress on my wild and funky quilt.

Here are the blocks I have done so far.
I don't know how big this will end up being I would like it to be lap size.
These take a little more time as I am satin stitching around each diamond with a varigetated embroidery thread.

Look at the wonderful present I received when I went to work on Sat.
My manager ordered these for me along with a set of placemats that she wants done.
She is also thinking of ordering another quilt to be made, as she says she can't have me sitting idle lol.

Well that's what I have been up to what about you.
Oh forgot to mention I have the quilt top finished for a co-worker for her niece's wedding in Oct
just need to layer and quilt will have a picture when it's done.

Hugs
Linda

Raining

It's raining here today so you know what that means it is another sewing day.
I have finished 2 new sample quilts for work, I have a top completed for a co-worker now just need her approval before layering and quilting.
I am starting another sample for work in funky bright colors not normally what I work with but just loved the new fabrics that came into the store.

I finished up my quilting classes with my two students they were thrilled with thier quilts and what they accomplished.

I am also working on a new sample for a class to teach at work, hopefully there will be more interest now that it is fall.

Well that's all the news from my neck of the woods hope all is going well with you.

Hugs Linda