Who is going to be in Chicago for the March show, do you want to try meet up and attend together?
I am not committed to GreyHounding my way up but it is a consideration (would get to see son and his girlfriend- great motivation to travel)
http://www.sewingexpo.com/ChicagoIL/ExpoTickets.aspx
also checking date for KC, I have friends I would love to visit there too!
http://www.sewingexpo.com/KansasCityMO.aspx
check out the dates and events and get back to me- cw
CHERYL WILLIS, (OzarkCastle) My Creative Side It is what it is- faith, family, fun and fabric!
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Dear Jane Feb update
Happy to say I have come to a good stopping point, I will pick this back up in March. All 169 inner blocks and all the outer triangles are WIP's!
I decided I like the look of raw edge applique enough to finish my block in this style. Originally I made notes of which blocks I could piece, applique, paper piece or combo. I worked on the first 40 blocks in the different techniques. My favorite was raw edge applique. So......... the next 100+ blocks were cut and glued at my mom's place last weekend when we ran down for a visit.
I decided I like the look of raw edge applique enough to finish my block in this style. Originally I made notes of which blocks I could piece, applique, paper piece or combo. I worked on the first 40 blocks in the different techniques. My favorite was raw edge applique. So......... the next 100+ blocks were cut and glued at my mom's place last weekend when we ran down for a visit.
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| It is fun marking the "X" |
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| All 169 in piles ready to finish the applique work! |
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| Just had to see what they would look like sewn together. This is the top left 9-patch |
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| This will look better after top stitched |
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| My mess laid out at mom's, I worked while we visited. |
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| Center of the Back for my DJ. I hope to add borders with room to allow for scalloped edges after quilting. |
Friday, February 17, 2012
First two Winners in the Knot A Long give-a-way ............
I KNOW I am super slow getting this going, I just got my extra copies of the pattern yesterday. I printed off the comments and drew a slip from the hat (actually a bowl, no picture, sorry)
Our first winner is Lynne, she will have choice of my left over strips from my red/black and blue 2" or if she prefers, 4 fats in colors she prefers cut to the size she would use (I have the 1 1/2, 2" and 2 1/2 inch dies)
Second name is Kim, a pattern will be on the way as soon as I confirm a mailing addy.
I have one more pattern to give a way, if you want to play, leave a comment on what colors you would like to make a Celtic Knot in and what size. Remember this is strip pieces so you can do anything you want. I like to die cut but you rotary gals can even go extreme if you like. I have made 1 1/2, 2" and cut several in 2 1/2", plans are to try it in 3" with out borders (we'll see)
Our first winner is Lynne, she will have choice of my left over strips from my red/black and blue 2" or if she prefers, 4 fats in colors she prefers cut to the size she would use (I have the 1 1/2, 2" and 2 1/2 inch dies)
lynneJan 21, 2012 09:58 PM
wow cheryl, do i HAVE to give it away??!! i want one of my own. if i HAVE to give it away, i would give it to my daughter patience who is getting married this august. i started one of my own, but that was when i was married......now that i am divorced, i still want the quilt on my bed, but NOT the one i started for kevin and myself. i have absolutely no idea what is ever gonna come of that one......i am soooooo tempted to see how this goes by strip piecing that i think i am gonna have to break down and buy the pattern ;o)
Second name is Kim, a pattern will be on the way as soon as I confirm a mailing addy.
Oh my goodness...dare I start another thing? I have always loved this pattern.
I think I will have to watch this time........it is such a lovely classic quilt.
Happy sewing
I have one more pattern to give a way, if you want to play, leave a comment on what colors you would like to make a Celtic Knot in and what size. Remember this is strip pieces so you can do anything you want. I like to die cut but you rotary gals can even go extreme if you like. I have made 1 1/2, 2" and cut several in 2 1/2", plans are to try it in 3" with out borders (we'll see)
Thursday, February 9, 2012
Started on my Back for my Dear Jane
First run over to http://niftyquilts.blogspot.com/2012/02/vintage-fabric-swap-anyone.html and wish LeeAnn a Happy Birthday, (my gift will be in the mail tomorrow).
Check out the quilt she is planning to make. Wouldn't you know I have a ton of chisel die cuts from my Dear Jane fabrics. I just had to make one block and like potato chips I couldn't stop. I will need 81 blocks total to do a back for my on-going Dear Jane quilt. Do we want to take bets as to whether I scallop the edges- lol
Check out the quilt she is planning to make. Wouldn't you know I have a ton of chisel die cuts from my Dear Jane fabrics. I just had to make one block and like potato chips I couldn't stop. I will need 81 blocks total to do a back for my on-going Dear Jane quilt. Do we want to take bets as to whether I scallop the edges- lol
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| Used the Chisel Die and the 3 "Triangle to sub cut the fabrics for Dear Jane, I had hopped I would do a braid for a future TO DO. Didn't even think about using these for a backing until I saw LeeAnn's TO DO. |
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| Sew sets of 4 triangles to chisels (Makes a larger triangle) |
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| Sew the 4 pieced triangles into a block |
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| Mine will be set into large 9 patches and then sewn as units into a 9-patch (9 x 9) for an 81 x 81(ish) back. This is four units together. This block would look good using a contrast fabric for the triangles (white?) and set with strips, the possibilities are endless! |
Monday, February 6, 2012
Dear Jane Borders
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| The first thing I did (after pulling fabrics from stash) was to cut the printed side pieces for the outside borders. |
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| January Jane time was spent working on blocks, Happy to report I got over 40 sewn. Not enough to start sewing them together though. I have gone through the book several times making lists of which ones to do. This weekend I decided to flip a coin and work on some of the outer triangles. After a few I wanted to fill in the gaps and see how they might look together. The top row is correct, The right side is missing block 1 and block 2. Hopefully I can piece them this week and finish the blocks for the Right side. Committing to one side a week should get me ahead of schedule on my year of Jane. |
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| I would like to say that I am going authentic but I am not. I am using raw edge applique along with strip piecing to make my blocks. I have also decided to tweak a few to make construction easier. In the long run this quilt will be more about enjoying the fabrics and the journey then about perfection. |
How far are you on your Dear Jane journey?
Sunday, February 5, 2012
Celtic Knot pattern sale
Starts 7th February (Pacific Standard Time)
Every hardcopy pattern is on sale
for
1 week only or until stock lasts
No back orders taken
Priced from $2.79 to $7.49
Get ready to place your order while patterns are available at these unbelievable prices.
From the team at
Arbee Designs
Thursday, February 2, 2012
Celtic Knot, pattern give-a-way
Ok I know I am slow getting this post together. Plan is to do a Knot-a-Long starting in March. Of course I want as many cyber friends to join me as possible.
I am finishing up on the tutorial and plan to make another as we work together..
I have been told that this pattern is a hit! (and not just b/c I am making so many-lol)
I have a couple of patterns to Give-A-Way before the tutorial and Knot A Long in March.
The other day I did a post here and you can still comment on it to have a chance at my starter strips (left overs in black,blue and red from this quilt) I will also use those comments and the comments from this post to draw for a pattern winner.
To enter the drawing, (1) Be a follower, (2) Leave a comment (here or on any post about Trinity Celtic Knot, past or present) (3) blog and link to this post for extra entries. I hope to do a series of teaser posts this next week to get us in the mood.
I am finishing up on the tutorial and plan to make another as we work together..
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| Quilted and read to bind, this one is headed to CA to the publisher's office! |
I have a couple of patterns to Give-A-Way before the tutorial and Knot A Long in March.
The other day I did a post here and you can still comment on it to have a chance at my starter strips (left overs in black,blue and red from this quilt) I will also use those comments and the comments from this post to draw for a pattern winner.
To enter the drawing, (1) Be a follower, (2) Leave a comment (here or on any post about Trinity Celtic Knot, past or present) (3) blog and link to this post for extra entries. I hope to do a series of teaser posts this next week to get us in the mood.
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