I usually have the pleasure to see my quilting friends once in a few years. And we enjoy sharing our love for quilting for a few hours, maybe one day. But this time was different! I invited my quilting friends to my house over the weekend. Only 4 of them could come and we spent together 48 hours. Mihaela made a tote for each of us - a souvenir of our meeting! Here are my quilting … [Read more...]
Hexagon Bowl Tutorial
It seems everybody loves stitching hexagons, so here is a hexagon bowl tutorial. You need some fabric scraps and interfacing scraps. The best interfacing is the one fusible on both sides. You can use interfacing fusible on one side or even batting. In this case, stitch/quilt the pieces to keep the layers together. It is easier to prepare a large fabric/interfacing piece, then to cut out … [Read more...]
Mini hexagon flowers
I am planning new gifts for me and my sisters who helped me to sew the hexagon quilt. I hope a more inspired one than the latest try! I like what I have made until now... Who wouldn't like it? 1/2'' hexagons. But how about this ? 1/4'' hexagons. I had to try to work with this size and it is not as complicated as I thought! I like this flower too, it should fit to a 2 year old baby. I … [Read more...]
Playing with Hexagons
If I don't make quilts, I make bags. If I don't make bags, I make boxes - my friend Teodora is right. So here is my latest play session with hexagons. The fabrics used are " Vintage Modern" by Bonnie and Camille for Moda I started with this simple, tall hexagonal box. Then I made a lid for it - I like to keep things out of dust. Simple to make - just 7 … [Read more...]
Quilted Bag
It seems the latest bag is always the most beautiful! And no, it is not mine, I made it for my sister Oana - you know, the one who pointed me to quilting! She deserves it! I am in love with this print - "Fly a Kite" by October Afternoon for Riley Blake Designs. Two days I searched on Internet to buy more and finally I found 2 yards in a shop. So if you want some too, I tell you it is hard to … [Read more...]
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