tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44412459065031319962024-03-14T09:27:35.379-04:00remember your karmawild about creative pursuits, quilting and sewing
"If you aren't on the edge, you're taking up too much space"
Charter member of "Quilters Gone Wild"Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.comBlogger866125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-50501439909281209512017-07-22T13:33:00.000-04:002017-07-22T13:39:29.402-04:00at long last...Gah! I had such plans! I was going to blog weekly. Then monthly. Then life and work just got in the way. So to catch up, some FMQ practice!<div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EvgwqO4ggzo/WXONzDHwGNI/AAAAAAAAEic/LrcW-p15_I4qtzzZpEgVS8HjtpYXlg1wQCHMYCw/I/photo_24943.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>I like stitching these wavy lines and filling the spaces, very zen.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yzsLo8qqtmk/WXON0NLnADI/AAAAAAAAEig/PkiUwWmofk0ZfXdNYlzuIdzkbGDuZ4fXACHMYCw/I/photo_470817.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>Using Aurifil Mako 50 wt in top and bobbin. Also using Glide in top on second piece.</div><div>Practice keeps me happy!</div><div>Just need more time to piece quilts!<br> <br><br> <br></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-38554941801261288562017-03-20T16:09:00.000-04:002017-03-20T16:17:14.919-04:00pillows Sometimes I need a small project. And recently new pillows for the den.<div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_L6DYgSQ6Ww/WNA4xX8bIaI/AAAAAAAAEho/r7TG7OO5_gQ/I/photo_924758.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>This is all scraps. I love flying geese! FMQ in matchstick lines.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-u-8IAMzhe9o/WNA4xr8cTWI/AAAAAAAAEhs/wP9R55PLdjE/I/photo_612638.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>This is 4 paper-piece blocks from an old quilting magazine. I think it was Quilters Newsletter from the 1990s. I made each block to represent the 4 seasons. </div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-lj4QX0eTEiM/WNA4yGkMp0I/AAAAAAAAEhw/PzX4kd1jiAo/I/photo_887.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>All scraps, improvised piecing. Love the colors, reminds me of a gated flower garden.<br><br> <br> <br> <br></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-87156644255909179452017-03-16T14:32:00.000-04:002017-03-16T14:37:39.758-04:00a sweet baby quilt This is for a friend of my son.<div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BSQRR9n501U/WMrbblDPm3I/AAAAAAAAEhU/4ZU-cRi3bcQ/I/photo_623747.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>A sweet little boy, born early, but doing well.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-amlsdD5Yuyk/WMrbcLaLsDI/AAAAAAAAEhY/fEhVuz0BezM/I/photo_858019.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>Fun koalas and dots. The quilting is a loose meander to keep it soft.<br> <br></div><div>Pattern is Moondance by Villa Rosa Designs.</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-1247258865293820762017-02-26T11:38:00.000-05:002017-02-26T17:00:15.599-05:00February DragonMy most recent quilt has been in development for several years. I sketched it and hung on to it, then got brave enough to do it!<div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6pO9Fr-TQeI/WLNP4X0Ym4I/AAAAAAAAEgU/I2LPIQ3nbjA/I/photo_429230.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>The background is a patchwork of batiks, the dragon is Moda Cross weave. I added dense matchstick quilting to suggest dragon scales. </div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hArY3paeFng/WLNP4z11-uI/AAAAAAAAEgY/k4yUeI_AAt0/I/photo_342616.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>I do like the stencil-look, but there wasn't much contrast between the dragon and the background.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SPk0POWW5Ug/WLNP5m2KJyI/AAAAAAAAEgc/xAKUsEvmJo8/I/photo_804625.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>I decided to add some thread work around the dragon in black. This added contrast, and emphasized the dragon more.</div><div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TCCykOGrBjA/WLNP6kpnzBI/AAAAAAAAEgg/g3Ei_o5dxaY/I/photo_104604.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"> </div></div>Much better. Although I can tell you I will revisit the dragon in a different approach again. </div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Aufa6Wzdnfw/WLNP7f7inzI/AAAAAAAAEgk/RSijcRc6pmY/I/photo_20555.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The black thread work helps the contrast.<br><br> <br> <br> <br><br> <br> <br></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-41627015619348852412017-01-16T19:41:00.000-05:002017-01-16T19:52:20.153-05:00January practice I decided that instead of doing practice pieces that I toss, I would create an entire composition for FMQ practice.<div>I started with trying a different style of feathers. In a flower shape. With a cross-hatch background.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wpuIdi1SRyQ/WH1quHnhyhI/AAAAAAAAEes/M3p56n9QXEs/I/photo_415997.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>I added formal feathers in the corners. </div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QVHpKp1Xj00/WH1qu0xUAYI/AAAAAAAAEew/LQ-u1SzBRlk/I/photo_442840.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>Then I pondered the border. It needed even quilting to balance the intense FMQ in the center. </div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3bbkFqprkUI/WH1qvUyqIOI/AAAAAAAAEe0/m06XzZ0fe5s/I/photo_381074.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>I did ruler work to create an architectural border. With loops in the cornerstones.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Gq2Gl0rLRbc/WH1qv8_lITI/AAAAAAAAEe4/TyvVAow_fjs/I/photo_457321.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>Finished at 24"square. I used a layer of Quilters Dream mid-loft poly on the bottom under a layer of Quilters Dream Puff. Quilted with Glide thread on top and Aurifil in the bobbin.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-yBJLCtHmqQk/WH1qwdZMJxI/AAAAAAAAEe8/SccnQQQ-EIM/I/photo_702418.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>Love the texture on the back!<br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-12832568249484563322017-01-02T22:33:00.000-05:002017-01-02T22:37:04.272-05:002016 retrospective <div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oSAMC104lLs/WGscWhrJlzI/AAAAAAAAEeQ/y4FP9zi1v3U/I/photo_438456.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X8sYBLg3Slo/WGscXg43wQI/AAAAAAAAEeU/oqOEh7LXiLI/I/photo_450049.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>My finished projects, excluding some smaller things. Not as many as I would have liked, but the recipients were all very happy. <div>Here's to new projects in 2017, enjoying every stitch!<br> <br> </div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-79535336351398293142016-12-31T20:03:00.000-05:002016-12-31T20:08:45.516-05:00last one for 2016So I made another map quilt. This one in batiks. For my brother.<div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2DIbLItFAOI/WGhWl3O0-UI/AAAAAAAAEd4/wf9ml2HPZfk/I/photo_816186.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>He was very surprised.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BYm0QD4VNBI/WGhWmeZXLyI/AAAAAAAAEd8/v2SqntYuyPQ/I/photo_691392.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>This is his happy face!</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oOan2oYsdd0/WGhWm9OFCwI/AAAAAAAAEeA/QdUe02FoSQU/I/photo_11539.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Straight line quilting all over the states, with various free-motion motifs in the background. </div><div>States are 50 different batik fabrics, background is Moda cross weave. Free motion quilted by me on my Baby Lock Tiara with a variety of threads.<br><br> <br><br> <br><br> <br></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-20688806130634821342016-12-29T16:37:00.000-05:002016-12-29T16:47:18.366-05:00one last Quilt of 2016I made this quilt top in October-November, quilted it in December and just finished the binding.<div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FoC6QuDHzW8/WGWEXYiP2CI/AAAAAAAAEdc/ntpLM0IbXXg/I/photo_503987.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Pattern is "Merry-Go-Round" by Missouri Star Quilt Company (again!). Rings are fabrics by Tula Pink. Background is a specked gray I have been hoarding.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O7CaYFVUO14/WGWEX67fdBI/AAAAAAAAEdg/sFuPuaDUcS4/I/photo_334452.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>I free-motion quilted feathers all over.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AnBemOSTUq8/WGWEYU116jI/AAAAAAAAEdk/WrfGMpsHBLg/I/photo_821580.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Quilted with 40 wt. Signature polyester thread on top and 50 wt. Aurifil in the bobbin. This combination always works for me.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5U43XpV1k-U/WGWEZIpsFeI/AAAAAAAAEdo/WepIivMc7mk/I/photo_434314.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>Now to think about what quilts I want to make in 2017!<br><br> <br> <br> <br><br> <br></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-91310076114984473652016-12-19T15:01:00.000-05:002016-12-19T15:22:16.760-05:00prairie flowerOutside of my comfort zone.<div>Not my color palette.</div><div>But, oh-so-fun!</div><div>My version of the Missouri Star Quilt Company "prairie flower" quilt.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-vgjef7XYpL8/WFhBUyNg-_I/AAAAAAAAEdI/SbiohYZkZFk/I/photo_686118.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>I omitted the sashing and added a piano key border.</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UEb-5NKeJDE/WFhBVn2ee0I/AAAAAAAAEdM/SG6xk2HJ4FM/I/photo_497352.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div>Fabrics are by Amy Butler (Glow collection) and Denise Schmidt (New Bedford). I think they play nicely together.</div></div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="photo_842441.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>Queen-sized, free-motion quilted in my Tiara.<br> <br> <br> <br></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-39164375714471539982016-12-17T11:10:00.000-05:002016-12-17T11:10:01.267-05:00Collaboration quilting<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
My friend <a href="http://www.spoonflower.com/profiles/elizabethfelts" target="_blank">Elizabeth</a> has a line of fabrics on Spoonflower. We have worked together at various companies for over 20 years. She sent me some fat quarters, so I made her a quilt!<br />
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The fabrics are cute small scale organics and geometrics:<br />
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These are great patterns in a fresh color story. They played very nicely with white, but I debated using a mid-grey or a turquoise as well. My favorite:<br />
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I would love this in several color ways!<br />
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I used the "Double Square Star" pattern from the MSQC. Such a fun pattern to make that shows of the fabrics!<br />
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I custom quilted with feathers in the white "plus" arms,<br />
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Loops and flower petals on the edge with meander in the patterned areas:<br />
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The back, for all the quilty texture.<br />
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Free-motion quilted on my Tiara, using Quilter's Dream Puff batting and Signature polyester thread on top, Aurifil in bobbin.</div>
Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-27292670136638136042016-12-02T09:46:00.000-05:002016-12-02T09:54:04.777-05:00more sneaky sewingWhy does time speed up as we get closer to Christmas? Why does my husband wait to ask me to make gifts?<div>Anyway, I have been able to sneak in some table toppers this week:</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-0wfHp7DMp58/WEGLCpe1piI/AAAAAAAAEcE/wciZh7R545o/I/photo_736486.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>A forest of Christmas trees!</div><div><br></div><div>3 toppers, stripped-pieces trees (from a mix of greens and scraps), free-motion-quilted.</div><div><br></div><div>The larger 2 are 40" by 15", the smaller is 36" by 14". Raw edge appliqué.</div><div><br></div><div>Are you still sewing for this upcoming Christmas/Hanukkah/Kwanza?<br><br> <br></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-31330369561093303982016-11-27T17:24:00.000-05:002016-11-27T17:30:53.867-05:00snuck in some Christmas sewing Just like the title says, I snuck these pillows in on Black Friday:<div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-oSAS1x-VhOo/WDtemzSOB8I/AAAAAAAAEbw/ihCBVqoAGZE/I/photo_324005.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>I printed the silhouettes from Google Images, traced them onto fusible web, cut fused to my Christmas fabric, cut them out by hand. Ironed them onto background fabric, then did blanket stitch (by machine), next came the free motion quilting. So glad I got them finished!</div><div>I have made quite a few gifts, but no sharing until after Christmas. What are you making?<br><br> <br></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-34487067495569926612016-10-16T17:10:00.000-04:002016-10-17T07:42:54.576-04:002016 Christmas Quilt Yet another Missouri Star Quilt Company pattern! (Nope, I am not being paid by them but I am available if they happen to read this. Call/email me!)<div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wqp7ikSpWsE/WAS5PHizjoI/AAAAAAAAEak/f_82se1GGYQ/I/photo_353120.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div><div>This was based on the "Sandy Sunrise" Quilt from BLOCK magazine Spring volume 2 issue 2.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-X8Rg96SWkI0/WAS5PngbNBI/AAAAAAAAEao/qlLKqwEDwgU/I/photo_102654.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div><div>I made 8 blocks, the pattern calls for 4. </div><div><br></div><div>I free-motion quilted feathers with looped accents in the center blocks. It finished at 72" square.</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-61314325092363182982016-10-08T20:43:00.000-04:002016-10-09T19:16:23.562-04:00a Scrappy finishYes, this is from a #MSQC tutorial and pattern, but isn't it cute?<div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ycBLpZtrc78/V_rPwhEUnQI/AAAAAAAAEZM/HusVtzRZSZQ/I/photo_703026.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div><div>This went together like a dream. I cut 2 1/2 inch strips from my scrap box, and used some cream yardage from my stash.</div><div>Kerley likes it too!</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-rYPfne_PKhI/V_rPxFrx02I/AAAAAAAAEZQ/D2UQO00gRVY/I/photo_234654.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>He may have tried to claim it. </div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-7oRsitpReBA/V_rPxXl-CzI/AAAAAAAAEZU/_UOAjo9ShoA/I/photo_506924.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>But this is a gift!</div><div>Free-motion in a soft loop all-over, used Aurifil 50 weight thread and Quilter's Dream puff poly batting.<br> <br></div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XThullvxVY8/V_rPx_9MrtI/AAAAAAAAEZY/a5aP5ZvxJ-c/I/photo_703618.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><br> <br><br> Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-39985699701476117862016-10-04T11:36:00.000-04:002016-10-07T07:33:14.889-04:00How the Missouri Star Quilt Company gave me back my mojo Long title! But a true experience. 4 of the last quilts I have finished came from the MSQC's tutorials. Jenny Doan is so entertaining and breaks the steps down so well. She made quilting fun for me again.<div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-axRTlpb4y6I/V_eH9Z2pElI/AAAAAAAAEX0/bZUEBIDhmhU/I/photo_699500.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div> <br><div>After losing my mother-in-law in 2012, then my Dad in 2013, I landed in a very deep and scary depression. I tried to keep moving forward but seemed like everything was too much effort.</div><div>After I lost Dad, I bought my Tiara, I found the repetition of FMQ soothing. But my quilts seemed without joy.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mrJW9GhQIbI/V_eH930he5I/AAAAAAAAEX4/AAfmIbshmmQ/I/photo_305911.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div><div>We also moved, twice. Selling, renting, buying again. And the stresses that come with these tasks wore me down.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-WYLPnmj110M/V_eH-KiwmkI/AAAAAAAAEX8/GsCsPBzk2l4/I/photo_896400.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div><div>Then, my Mom mentioned that she and a group of her friends had challenged each other to make a quilt out of MSQC's Block magazine. Using only what they had in their stashes.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-jtShTCY7fe4/V_eH-gVYWMI/AAAAAAAAEYA/0_TTCP1TIUM/I/photo_97139.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br></div><div>That was the catalyst for me. Instead of trying to make each Quilt a masterpiece, I just wanted to make a pretty quilt. And I did. </div><div><br></div><div>Just going through the video tutorials was fun. I subscribe to the MSQC "BLOCK" magazine, so I have them to refer to for additional info and inspiration. </div></div><div>No, this is not a sponsored post, these thoughts are purely my own. </div><div><br></div><div>Stay tuned, another MSQC quilt to come!</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-4189455208762423222016-10-04T09:37:00.000-04:002016-10-04T09:48:53.235-04:00Asheville Quilt ShowWe drove to Asheville this past Saturday to see the annual Asheville Quilt Show. My first time at this show and I was impressed by the number of quilts as well as the venue!<div><br></div><div>While hard to do, I do have a few favorites from the show:</div><div><br></div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ip_8J9JAijo/V_OzK4wiNsI/AAAAAAAAEVU/EoWpZs0tqk8/I/photo_771869.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>Made by my dear friend, Ania Reich, this won 1st in the Special Technique division. Her statement:</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cTqKXioDc8U/V_OzLvFR7jI/AAAAAAAAEVY/XIQTNzhaFjA/I/photo_152768.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>Another friend, Gina Boone, won with her amazing whole cloth:</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mcC8vgo21qA/V_OzME203cI/AAAAAAAAEVc/97qg_L_N8_w/I/photo_334899.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>Hard to see all the intricate stitching, her statement:</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iQL6M8B-Z4Q/V_OzMQDAnuI/AAAAAAAAEVg/6GpaBp20THU/I/photo_188972.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div> </div><div>Other favorites, each with the quilters statement:</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ilWS4ZOnHwg/V_OzM_XvBRI/AAAAAAAAEVk/xKbjOzQ79yI/I/photo_622081.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>I love the color in this!</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-er45cHsNfzQ/V_OzNdvb6oI/AAAAAAAAEVo/uR8Stg393Rg/I/photo_614008.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EJhfZIrwXa8/V_OzOEN2wEI/AAAAAAAAEVs/xbo9TWlDSSI/I/photo_292498.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>Again, the color drew me in. This one used silks along with cotton, gorgeous.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DUFmMC86DMw/V_OzOleUSKI/AAAAAAAAEVw/2VFGQAGEPkw/I/photo_251638.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><div><br></div>This quilt was so striking, not another remotely similar. In both color and fabric choices, it was amazing.<br><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6_QE_IIUrL8/V_OzPYDZ0PI/AAAAAAAAEV0/8J5_ysBO28I/I/photo_293089.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>This is a great example of a traditional block with a modern fabric where the quilt lets the textile do all the work!</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-TQ1ZiVJG09I/V_OzP4qseQI/AAAAAAAAEV4/SAKM2oXkTzY/I/photo_152828.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>In the modern category, Emily Coffey won with this:</div><div> <div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--FW8R-TPwT4/V_OzQe3gNwI/AAAAAAAAEV8/mQ_gB3qOjHQ/I/photo_469339.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div>The colors and stitching are phenomenal.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-O8NlpJjW6z4/V_OzQmabYvI/AAAAAAAAEWA/iaB7EwFn7YI/I/photo_909056.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>The construction methods were of note:</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-p-4LvuBxEGU/V_OzRF_gieI/AAAAAAAAEWE/Dl8sRRcXdtI/I/photo_949930.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>Very inspiring show!<br> <br> <br><br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br> <br><br> <br> <br></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-42381211126437772812016-10-02T09:14:00.000-04:002016-10-02T09:14:08.117-04:00My studio<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
We bought this house in December of 2015, and had some updating done. Part of this included closing in a screened porch for my studio/office. While it is a work in progress, I am working in it daily. The first challenge was creating a design wall.<br />
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The wall itself is brick. (I'm not fond of the the raw red color, that will eventually change.) So hanging a design wall took some research.<br />
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I hung this in April, it is now the end of September and it is still hanging well. </div>
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My dear friend Peggy has a wonderful studio. </div>
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Made from upcycled windows and door, her sweet husband </div>
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Ronnie has built her a magical place for creativity.</div>
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I visited yesterday, the cool, damp weather along with the green setting, </div>
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really enhanced the enchanted feel.</div>
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Among the trees, this truly feels like you are in a special place.</div>
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Inside and out, this place evokes smiles. The light is amazing.</div>
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Peggy sells her paintings, prints and knit creations at <a href="https://www.etsy.com/people/PetrocyStudios" target="_blank">Petrocy Studios</a>.</div>
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Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-32572859698351236422016-09-28T17:29:00.000-04:002016-09-28T17:36:33.295-04:00for a baby boy This quilt is made from the Missouri Star Quilt Pattern "Sandy Sunrise ", found in Block magazine Spring vol. 2, Issue 2.<div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2XVmsyqHq-o/V-w3xSQYrII/AAAAAAAAESM/nL-S_L6--pQ/I/photo_492261.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>It finished at 50" by 50". The pattern called for 3 matching charm packs, but I cut a layer cake that I had. The nursery colors are blue and gray.</div><div><div><img src="https://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PaSghKpHEPM/V-w33lsKZ0I/AAAAAAAAESQ/gN7doPXrZ3g/I/photo_173523.jpg" border="0" class="bloggoimg"></div><br>So, I used the Tula Pink backing in gray!</div><div>Free-motioned in a graffiti-doodle pattern. Shipping to the recipients this week.<br> <br> <br></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-82545972775691387502016-09-20T09:21:00.001-04:002016-09-20T09:38:33.422-04:00SeptemberCan't believe it's been 3 months since I posted! It is tough managing my blog with my business travel. But I try! <div>Seriously, when I am home and have time, I would rather be quilting!</div><div>So completed this summer:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdeWA2usXockxr8I62TLEmft3hyphenhyphenndBA1QG_RlWphFi8C1CiwozpaObnHyNzrfV2aSNEZOtjhMrhHMEQESdOhYI8OYTi6o5YhXOxRBuwy9PowJEur3IqCRhqKvwcskUzlnIKg_5rXx41gf/s640/blogger-image--894095324.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOdeWA2usXockxr8I62TLEmft3hyphenhyphenndBA1QG_RlWphFi8C1CiwozpaObnHyNzrfV2aSNEZOtjhMrhHMEQESdOhYI8OYTi6o5YhXOxRBuwy9PowJEur3IqCRhqKvwcskUzlnIKg_5rXx41gf/s640/blogger-image--894095324.jpg"></a></div>I had a line-drawn map enlarged at Staples. Then fused the states, appliquéd to my favorite Moda Cross weave and free motion quilted. This was gifted to my son for his birthday.</div><div>If this works, follow this link to see a video showing close ups of this quilt:</div><div><a href="https://instagram.com/p/BI21N_0ghH7/">https://instagram.com/p/BI21N_0ghH7/</a></div><div><br></div><div>Another finish is this Rising Star:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaN0cqkcJzUvkPamglIogqI3Pec9EEfzDG4tIY5-MTn_xzZf0DWNEGRTCmjASTkH4_JXXWjMZjyRygJ4FUwjWwyhbZcv3meAGTe2_sB0gwM8MiYFGgQdYSPvh0ccqr6L4ghOz7NeGmQMrK/s640/blogger-image--1030461386.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaN0cqkcJzUvkPamglIogqI3Pec9EEfzDG4tIY5-MTn_xzZf0DWNEGRTCmjASTkH4_JXXWjMZjyRygJ4FUwjWwyhbZcv3meAGTe2_sB0gwM8MiYFGgQdYSPvh0ccqr6L4ghOz7NeGmQMrK/s640/blogger-image--1030461386.jpg"></a></div>The pattern is by MSQC and found in this summer's MODBLOCK magazine. I've always loved watching their tutorials, and lately I've been making several of the MSQU patterns. They are well written, easy to follow and make beautiful quilts!</div><div><br></div><div>Piece out!</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-5338839468111621242016-06-29T14:48:00.001-04:002016-06-29T14:53:09.656-04:00Been awhile...But, still here! Working and traveling for the day job. Still settling into the new house. And yes, seeing/quilting when time allows.<div>Recent projects:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_zusIzpXqoZMKeZ_TVTyDWrlj2_igdiuPqMPc4tuztXi-Cu-0fKSg_NRhLzNiPsYQJALGcSLRspNqg8SfameUjxLuxDolfP1KhG5L0pCpVc4Hn0xnsKBFyvLcayUNdNK2whvT1ErlJ4e/s640/blogger-image-138679898.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhx_zusIzpXqoZMKeZ_TVTyDWrlj2_igdiuPqMPc4tuztXi-Cu-0fKSg_NRhLzNiPsYQJALGcSLRspNqg8SfameUjxLuxDolfP1KhG5L0pCpVc4Hn0xnsKBFyvLcayUNdNK2whvT1ErlJ4e/s640/blogger-image-138679898.jpg"></a></div>Baby quilt for my son's friends. Yes, that makes me feel old! But the quilt is cute and they love it!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjG2HRad3HR7uZ9Rn0C9_cd08rCQ4fxmjAx-P5hCANlI8CC7LEWYfGtVJercKfMtR0qzk1jfmwRETLoP5hQ8PqQg2fzvndHP_UPsFaWYfgWrBHOPgaRPQCjDTV7GreqJBY5gLoBFcIm237/s640/blogger-image--2074166638.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhjG2HRad3HR7uZ9Rn0C9_cd08rCQ4fxmjAx-P5hCANlI8CC7LEWYfGtVJercKfMtR0qzk1jfmwRETLoP5hQ8PqQg2fzvndHP_UPsFaWYfgWrBHOPgaRPQCjDTV7GreqJBY5gLoBFcIm237/s640/blogger-image--2074166638.jpg"></a></div>Memory quilt using dog beds for a dear friend. I love how this turned out!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJX10wFErNFjz_aBhUv7yuonFFRne5SlZnr5tqr6Y6EgwkBVe0qS8EDYzPO6c3MZLE3PDC1StCipWK4OQrg8x0SDqKRG-DpBK4pmUf3rdX5c5uhFf-XspjAX20fCT4dKkEZ-wyYemm_Mac/s640/blogger-image--1050775049.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJX10wFErNFjz_aBhUv7yuonFFRne5SlZnr5tqr6Y6EgwkBVe0qS8EDYzPO6c3MZLE3PDC1StCipWK4OQrg8x0SDqKRG-DpBK4pmUf3rdX5c5uhFf-XspjAX20fCT4dKkEZ-wyYemm_Mac/s640/blogger-image--1050775049.jpg"></a></div>Simple meander to keep it soft and draper , cursive loops for border interest.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKwSNHW45F4__fA9CpmtGj32CHh88fdxNl5rARLXr5o84HNHwoq4EI8paW9HjxvjCS7iAMYqhQMQGpWNmE_2wcV3NZnPHxPflqlXtvSoPLKvsUwApe8U2dP1Wq6qrNMLXC7uaRTj_Wwxth/s640/blogger-image--654510401.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhKwSNHW45F4__fA9CpmtGj32CHh88fdxNl5rARLXr5o84HNHwoq4EI8paW9HjxvjCS7iAMYqhQMQGpWNmE_2wcV3NZnPHxPflqlXtvSoPLKvsUwApe8U2dP1Wq6qrNMLXC7uaRTj_Wwxth/s640/blogger-image--654510401.jpg"></a></div>Surprise for a dear cousin. My mom helped with the piecing, and suggested the feathers. I love how this turned out! Even though I don't get to quilt as much as I want, I can still get it done!</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQH9i_pM__qdk_WfYQ1FXHcvbcaHGHZkqgCY5YDytTGPgH25N5hwR170xnImJ-ZskGhfeHAYSfpxzXPm-h99Oyxoh8U1-r69QnZ2J6KZ1RTtdTqlUx9MV0s8I8tWQS8eLb5RLv3T0j3GWD/s640/blogger-image-1249242800.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiQH9i_pM__qdk_WfYQ1FXHcvbcaHGHZkqgCY5YDytTGPgH25N5hwR170xnImJ-ZskGhfeHAYSfpxzXPm-h99Oyxoh8U1-r69QnZ2J6KZ1RTtdTqlUx9MV0s8I8tWQS8eLb5RLv3T0j3GWD/s640/blogger-image-1249242800.jpg"></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAqgQzkd95KFDY01hpCbX5IdH_j16yQ_cgiOTJIR5PnLrFH34wHUofh1q3rRjpPEPti9I9nlEDJQKmgCQuQgVP_MaeGmG_gcLfvIpWaJCm8BzHDP5L6JcsYrN_093bWF0Qkju3Bcxlzk6/s640/blogger-image-2137291499.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMAqgQzkd95KFDY01hpCbX5IdH_j16yQ_cgiOTJIR5PnLrFH34wHUofh1q3rRjpPEPti9I9nlEDJQKmgCQuQgVP_MaeGmG_gcLfvIpWaJCm8BzHDP5L6JcsYrN_093bWF0Qkju3Bcxlzk6/s640/blogger-image-2137291499.jpg"></a></div></div>More detail.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Sd-5AUzW9LnpyqZg31ItwK8WDex6b3RDDJaqthZOAQCPnCCUVKqGojGx-SHHiCoS2plH-xj8s3cuhX3QY391i9wpgkA7IJ8xlWFIb3uXtFsMUTGlJ7lm84SRgHgk77oyLDV-Dk-qvZkK/s640/blogger-image-1227855656.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj1Sd-5AUzW9LnpyqZg31ItwK8WDex6b3RDDJaqthZOAQCPnCCUVKqGojGx-SHHiCoS2plH-xj8s3cuhX3QY391i9wpgkA7IJ8xlWFIb3uXtFsMUTGlJ7lm84SRgHgk77oyLDV-Dk-qvZkK/s640/blogger-image-1227855656.jpg"></a></div>Border detail.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYAMrl9lzJoSo7SHeWZVtwCiDRjCUMquPkbWdAogTph3qw90qR0d7T3i6Z_7cN23HQrLt5rhc2HPIaHJYyYREhsxw5bt6Lliu0ZI5VskyhHb9E8XIEG2vhFeZFZDFQlBPj9Rsu6A18Wsd/s640/blogger-image-803756640.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAYAMrl9lzJoSo7SHeWZVtwCiDRjCUMquPkbWdAogTph3qw90qR0d7T3i6Z_7cN23HQrLt5rhc2HPIaHJYyYREhsxw5bt6Lliu0ZI5VskyhHb9E8XIEG2vhFeZFZDFQlBPj9Rsu6A18Wsd/s640/blogger-image-803756640.jpg"></a></div></div>New wallet for myself. These are fun to make and a very practical design.</div><div><br></div><div>Last but not least:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKw-nksCFaVg5V8w1CEmi3jru3XOo0BYShKrJJNxmbl4jyejWuyzunP92ySo4vfRK0EAUEHAXUx1P5Ygmoiobr4JIuaopJe7yS6apTh68ZIK3dE8hHGO7MkarMeT2_zqHZ6WkB-mJIZ8eE/s640/blogger-image-2135654632.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKw-nksCFaVg5V8w1CEmi3jru3XOo0BYShKrJJNxmbl4jyejWuyzunP92ySo4vfRK0EAUEHAXUx1P5Ygmoiobr4JIuaopJe7yS6apTh68ZIK3dE8hHGO7MkarMeT2_zqHZ6WkB-mJIZ8eE/s640/blogger-image-2135654632.jpg"></a></div>New (to me) BabyLock serger! The old sampling area at work was being cleared out and this was destined for the dumpster. But I rescued it and for the price of servicing I now have an awesome addition to my studio!</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-157644859583364842016-03-03T14:48:00.001-05:002016-03-03T14:48:33.179-05:00time (mis)management<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
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yet another month passes with minimal bloggage.<br />
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seems like this category of social media is fading a bit. Instagram is more, well, instant. From my IG account I can post to my IG followers, Twitter and Facebook with relative ease.<br />
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the blog has always seemed more of a diary of sorts to me. I never have "monetized" it, I would rather this be just a record, a place for accomplishments, thoughts, deeper sharing.<br />
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yes, my slower pace of quilting is still slow. we are once again preparing to move. this time to a house we have purchased. it is a cute place, with lots of light. we closed on it in December, but are having some updating done. painting, flooring, counter-tops, fence, and closing the screened porch in for my office/studio. Yes, about 1 year to the day, I will once again have my dedicated space. Should help me maintain focus and momentum for all the quilts in my head! Before and after pictures will come.<br />
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Anyway, work is work. My company has been purchased (again). Once more uncertainty rules. Since I moved into a different role, and work from my home office, or travel, the day to day anxiety has slowed. Thank goodness. Although the incessant stress of the past 15 years has already done damage. Without quilting, I would not know how to deal. When things get bad, I make quilts in my head! I hope for the best, but transitions are hard, no matter what intentions are.<br />
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Picture above from our Valentine's Weekend trip to the NC coast. My favorite place on Earth. <br />
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Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-15107876179967460622016-01-31T18:50:00.001-05:002016-01-31T18:50:43.500-05:00Oh, dearI saw this (new to me) magazine, Simply Moderne. It's published by the same company that puts out Quilt Mania. You know, the European magazine with luscious European quilts? Anyway, The cover caught my eye. I browsed around and kept going back to it. I picked it up 3 times. The 3rd time I knew I had to buy it. Why? <div>This pattern:</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPUEuQGPU7GElQw-0RX2Dhyphenhyphen7od41wMuvqCREGwm3Y1g83ooW8fQRHscvutMXYLCqMjtuA4WKGxzvunUg_H7-u65JvGdFF08wE-m7M8pYWDFysmhOaZMXieRf8dGMVBCdMPbfAjv1zRE6Jt/s640/blogger-image-511876195.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhPUEuQGPU7GElQw-0RX2Dhyphenhyphen7od41wMuvqCREGwm3Y1g83ooW8fQRHscvutMXYLCqMjtuA4WKGxzvunUg_H7-u65JvGdFF08wE-m7M8pYWDFysmhOaZMXieRf8dGMVBCdMPbfAjv1zRE6Jt/s640/blogger-image-511876195.jpg"></a></div>The pattern is called "Stag Nation" by Rana Heredia for Sewn into the Fabric.</div><div><br></div><div>I am captivated by the whimsy.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnEgYkbbUOqOw0rkpjR10EtuInviA7M-2bx5rVWtthBy0vjCzWJUE2tL6rCi5Pby97q0qrGMkVPyv4a-UG7jikAE_nNOuDUBpseV2vhZKDa60ozIuoCXfId8LOHBAxujwYzgojRoRhMe4e/s640/blogger-image-92192481.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhnEgYkbbUOqOw0rkpjR10EtuInviA7M-2bx5rVWtthBy0vjCzWJUE2tL6rCi5Pby97q0qrGMkVPyv4a-UG7jikAE_nNOuDUBpseV2vhZKDa60ozIuoCXfId8LOHBAxujwYzgojRoRhMe4e/s640/blogger-image-92192481.jpg"></a></div>I used low volume prints for the deer. I deviated from the directions in piecing it.</div><div><br></div><div>I dipped into my meager supply of Moda Cross Weave for the background.</div><div>I free motioned a wood grain adding straight lines to look like a barn wall.</div><div> </div><div>Finished at 47.5" by 55".</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEina6L86lamPNE1H5HzdAmjiF4efpHGgk6RB8DDyNJFZjq-cIP9dcnj8_vcTWyykGNkYVf3ghZKRIOC7zPP0X8gb7o-IEq7WLMFQg7kfUZNXwOWJPkEaX29KxgdaMjR3D_R8I6l0k15U-Dr/s640/blogger-image--756065475.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEina6L86lamPNE1H5HzdAmjiF4efpHGgk6RB8DDyNJFZjq-cIP9dcnj8_vcTWyykGNkYVf3ghZKRIOC7zPP0X8gb7o-IEq7WLMFQg7kfUZNXwOWJPkEaX29KxgdaMjR3D_R8I6l0k15U-Dr/s640/blogger-image--756065475.jpg"></a></div>We have purchased a house, so it will hang in the den.</div><div><br></div><div><br></div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-21661426173556133742016-01-13T12:34:00.001-05:002016-01-13T12:41:03.296-05:00Finish 1.2016Finished this beauty:<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3jaSp4WF1-0pU_mbjX47MCA35YNSHjpMgfFG8jEiT1FOdHEcehpBoEJYv7Oe6j9irNrBAsYGknki5Hdcktc8WMpcl9L7wt7KF2wgmtKrsS-EhrWrOyz1pr7wYsmznVAqXNegOkQA-BYTB/s640/blogger-image-824120945.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3jaSp4WF1-0pU_mbjX47MCA35YNSHjpMgfFG8jEiT1FOdHEcehpBoEJYv7Oe6j9irNrBAsYGknki5Hdcktc8WMpcl9L7wt7KF2wgmtKrsS-EhrWrOyz1pr7wYsmznVAqXNegOkQA-BYTB/s640/blogger-image-824120945.jpg"></a></div>51"x51", the Double Square Star quilt by the Missouri Star Quilt Company.</div><div><br></div><div>I love Jenny Doan's tutorial. She seems so real and fun. Her directions are clear and concise. And she focuses on pre-cuts, which I love as well.</div><div><br></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohjPTb-fozcQ7ETopJNcwcL0TqHiEcN-c4mdMfg_7dIRC_YjMEzhrZfl7nW-Sekynr8ZRkDDBRT3dnll_09f848qRP4SIWn2f07pJE7UdTEv04jHFeLLHOUS4VH97Mu_vwQMbRxVmC9SQ/s640/blogger-image--1894708108.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjohjPTb-fozcQ7ETopJNcwcL0TqHiEcN-c4mdMfg_7dIRC_YjMEzhrZfl7nW-Sekynr8ZRkDDBRT3dnll_09f848qRP4SIWn2f07pJE7UdTEv04jHFeLLHOUS4VH97Mu_vwQMbRxVmC9SQ/s640/blogger-image--1894708108.jpg"></a></div>I didn't use precuts for this, I went through my scrap bin and cut the required pieces. This quilt goes together really fast and I was amazed at the accuracy of my points.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnREjIwx4LLUJBpXrX5xPfvIpzF7IrFv02jrSntZ5kJGfzMoiGGJaW6JXVQI4BDL5NBDWqLM5qrL8s-j7cMC98zeHZJ1YZ7vu1-hYIcQ4IweF1f7ZyQujobJMgknTK9m6gKT9oE-JpIVF/s640/blogger-image-1761171550.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZnREjIwx4LLUJBpXrX5xPfvIpzF7IrFv02jrSntZ5kJGfzMoiGGJaW6JXVQI4BDL5NBDWqLM5qrL8s-j7cMC98zeHZJ1YZ7vu1-hYIcQ4IweF1f7ZyQujobJMgknTK9m6gKT9oE-JpIVF/s640/blogger-image-1761171550.jpg"></a></div>I quilted meandering feathers in the center, and designed a custom free-motion design in the border.</div><div><br></div><div>A baby-girl quilt to have on hand.</div>Kellyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12471627015846601167noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4441245906503131996.post-55870180357974719362015-12-31T18:59:00.001-05:002015-12-31T18:59:30.926-05:00the end of 2015 post<div dir="ltr" style="text-align: left;" trbidi="on">
So this is my end of the year post. and it is not filled with all my amazing accomplishments, ways I organized my fabulous life and career, all my dreams and aspirations I achieved. Glad to have survived 2015, grateful to have reconnected to a very dear person from my youth, thrilled to have found our tribe here in the new town. We have recently purchased a home, so 2016 brings another move, but this place we hope to stay for a long time!<br />
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A few quilty finishes to share:<br />
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Personalized pillows for our nephew's 4. I thread-painted their names. These are travel-pillow sized and I had a grand time making these! The kids loved them too!<br />
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Pieced this top, and am currently quilting. I will post a finished pic, but I like the way this came together.<br />
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Here's to 2016, may it be filled with love!<br />
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