My first version of Ikat quilt relied on high value contrast, resulting in sharp, bold patchwork. While I adore the effect of pairing black and white, I wanted to try something new with my latest iteration.
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Yesterday I started it, my Brave quilt. It's funny how nervous I am about this one. It's inspired by Sara Bareilles' song, which flooded into my consciousness a few months ago in a big way.
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I have plenty of ideas for next projects, of course. Don't we all? The trick is finding the one that will be most rewarding. After the skirt fiasco and the Ikat quilt pattern rewrite, I found myself craving simplicity.
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When I laid eyes on Katarina Roccella's Cartographe print, I knew I had to make something with it. Not just patchwork pieces - something bigger! I decided a new skirt was in order.
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Ta da! Here's my Cascade quilt, take two. What do you think? For the new quilting, I selected a design called Pine Needles, which perfectly accommodates the shifting channels of this quilt.
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Happy Monday, friends! Here we are at the very last week of our Kingfisher Stitch-Along. Time does fly when we're having fun!
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I'm so happy to share today my finished Kingfisher quilt! I so enjoyed making this one, not the least because of your enthusiasm along the way. This was really the perfect time of year…
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Have you ever considered having a quilt custom quilted? When is it worth it and how does the process work?
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Jodi and I designed the Kingfisher with three, simple fabric borders adorned with triangle applique. They bring the quilt up to a nice throw size without much fuss.
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I know we've all done our fair share of un-sewing, but have you ever un-quilted an entire quilt? How about, un-binding? Yes, un-finishing! That's what I've started today.
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Summer and travels abound, but the quilting goes on! Thanks for continuing to send me your quilts. I love seeing your patchworks! Here are a few of the fantastic quilts…
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Ready to transform all these pieces into the beginnings of a quilt top? We'll be joining 60 degree diamonds and partial diamonds to make a squared-off quilt top center.
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How are you at extremes? I have a feeling my friends would say I'm a little too good at those: extremely focused, extremely adventurous, all-in most of all of the time. But when it comes to color…
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Almost! I have just four flowers left to English paper piece. And then, it'll be on to the next phase of my Kingfisher quilt. Here’s an update and my thoughts on the best thread for hand sewing!
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I did it! I made a dress I will actually wear and feel comfortable in. And as proof, I've already worn it on three occasions!
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The other day Liam pointed to the peach square at the bottom edge of this block and asked, "Why did you put this here?"
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Have you ever snuggled a quilt with cuddle or minky backing? They're amazing. They really are in a whole different category from traditional quilting cotton quilts. These plush, pet-able fabrics…
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Jodi wrote a gem of a post for us at Tales of Cloth this week. Don't miss "Keeping Momentum for Hand Stitched Projects", which touches on how she integrates EPP so fully within her life.
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