Quilting away...

In an effort to relax, I retreat to my sweatshop/studio for some fabric therapy.
I have 2 completions to show for it.

First up is a wall hanging I am calling "Chroma".

I was inspired by a similar wall hanging by a friend. And I needed to use some of my forlorn scraps.

It measures 24" by 39".

My FMQ was inspired by Angela Walters, and the wish for stitches a bit more Mid-century Modern in feel.

Gratuitous shot of my gorgeous son holding said quilt.

progress report

I had a week in the middle of Maine for work, so no sewing. I have been easing back into my studio since then. Not a ton of progress on any 1 project. Just piddling on several smalls:

Flimsy made from TMQG patriotic blocks:

I fleshed this out using scraps from my stash. Currently 78" by 61".

This is the beginning of something I am making for my partner in the Modern She Made Swap group on Flickr:

3.5" Drunkards path blocks.

5 minis completed (using my Trapunto-faux©  technique) [Sarcasm, why yes!]

1. Grey Lark Mini 18" Square

This uses Lark leftovers on gray Kona. This is FMQed using a layer of poly batting over a layer of cotton batting.

2. Rainbow Star 18" Square

I used a variety of prints from my stash, along with Kona solids and the dark gray border is Westminster Manatee. (Love this gray!) I FMQ-ed this with a layer of wool batting over a layer of cotton. I added the button in a fit of whimsy. THIS quilt is for my TMQG partner in our Doll/Mini swap.

3. DS Quilts Doll Quilt Swap (for my partner)

18" square featuring DSQuilts prints with a dash of FMF thrown in for good measure. I FMQ-ed this with a layer of poly over a layer of cotton batting. 

4. Red Flower 16" Square

Prints given to my by a TMQG sista' {hi Sarah!}, Kona Coal solid, FMQ-ed on 2 layers of cotton batting. To be donated.

5. FMF Flower 18" Square

18" Square,Mostly Flea Market Fancy prints playing with some Westminster solids (which feel so good!) and Kona Gray and Snow. I FMQ-ed this on 2 layers of cotton batting. To be donated.

These small projects are really working for me while I am traveling ever 3 weeks for work. But I am getting the itch to finish my king-sized summer quilt. So, who knows? Maybe I'll get back on that!

2 more done!

I haven't been a complete slug this Holiday week. I have done exactly what I wanted to do: sleep late, spend time with my Hubby and quilt! We have also taken the dogs to run every afternoon. They love the snow and it is such fun to watch them play in it.

This is a wall quilt made from scraps. One inch strips pieced together, then crosscut and re-pieced. Looks tiny and impressive, but is quite easy!

The corners are my hand-dyed fabric. I FMQed feathers in the corners and meandered in the center.

This wall quilt is for my dining room. These fabrics were a set of batik fat quarters I bought with no project in mind. I did my half-square triangles. I love how the colors make it look like Kaffe fabric! 

I did really free-FMQ all over starting with ogees from top to bottom. I am so glad to have the time to complete these. I did no sewing last night but I may play a bit with fabric today. 


As we near the end of 2010 and the beginning of 2011, here are my wishes:


I wish for all children to be loved, fed and safe
I wish for all pets to be loved, fed and safe
I wish for comfort to all who are sick and who mourn
I hope for peace


I am so grateful to all of you who stop by, read my missives and view my pictures. 


Happy 2011 my dear blog-friends.

2nd in a series

My 2nd "Flag of an Imaginary Country" is complete. 13" x 14.5"

Hand dyed fabrics with white scraps.

Free-motion quilted with silk thread, 

which moves "like buttah" through the quilt.

How many make a series? I have a 3rd pieced. I like prime numbers

(weird, I know!) so I can stop at 3 or I will make 5 or 7. Could be an ongoing series. I am thinking of names for these countries. I believe most of them will be tropical republics with beautiful beaches and soft breezes.

More mojo in action

I had several 1/2 square triangles left over and I have promised a wall-quilt for a charity auction, so this happened:

Ready to layer and quilt. I love the bright yellow, blue and red!