I am relieved that I finished this huge quilt (pictures of the top are here; pattern here). The big size (96''x96'') was more a psychological obstacle :) Next time I will not let the big size stress me, the next quilt will be even bigger. The cotton batting was 4'' smaller than the top. I used it; I stretched it just a little and it worked fine. First I quilted the white sashings. With … [Read more...]
Patchwork quilt top done
The top is finally done. 8'' blocks; 12x12 blocks= 144; it's huge: 96'' x 96''. The block is from my Disco Balls pattern. I made this pattern twice, both quilts ( this one and this one ) were made with solids but I wanted to see how the pattern looks made with prints. For almost one week, while I pieced it, I was worried that I wasted my time and my precious … [Read more...]
Quick and easy way to add corner triangles to quilt blocks
I was missing making a patchwork quilt. But I wasn't prepared for 144 blocks! Who makes a king size quilt with 8'' blocks ? But I started it so I have to finish it. Adding these squares on the corners (to make triangle corner) is the only time consuming step. But there is a way to speed up the process. Without drawing a diagonal line on each square or fold the square to make a … [Read more...]
2012 in pictures
I was curious to see how much I worked in 2012, since I did not have to work for a book (the book was released on February). I still love to make bags...in fact, I think I love making bags even more: pretty fabrics, simple shapes, functionality... I have new plans for 2013 bags- and they include lots of pockets. I still love making portfolios like this one below. And other … [Read more...]
Work and Love
The work and love we put in our quilts! Those who don't quilt could say these are just words. Even when we make our own quilts, I think we are not always aware of the "work and love". We just make quilts and don't count anything. But when someone sends a quilt top to you, asking to quilt it, it is impossible not to see the huge amount of work and the love the quilter stitched on it. I don't … [Read more...]
Hand pieced!
After 10 years of aversion (or maybe just fear) for hand piecing, I learned that I enjoy not only piecing hexagons by hand, but even bigger pieces. Compared to 3/4'' hexagons, these pieces are really large. The whole piece measures about 25''. And I pieced it like hexagons: paper templates, glue (instead of basting with thread - and I loved it!). A quick project. So far... I thought … [Read more...]
Octagon in octagon
So I started with an1" octagon. The result is also an octagon. I thought to apply the same geometry and I made a bigger block. ...and bigger... ...and bigger... Then I thought it is not big enough (30") and it has too much green so I added one more triangle row (purple and pink). And I made a monster... Much bigger than I wanted... The triangles were cut out from 30'' squares. So … [Read more...]
Cut as you go!
Yes, I am making such a quilt. And I am so excited. It is the block from my "Loving Hugs" quilt.Don't look too close, isn't perfect! Maybe because it is so small! I started with 1'' finished size pieces. I have no idea how the quilt will look like...I spent all the morning playing with colors. I will see how it turns out... Just for fun:) Now to cut the next pieces... It … [Read more...]
Another kind of Grandmother’s Flower Garden
I can't believe what I am about to write: "A 200 piece English paper pieced quilt is a quick project!" Here is my latest quilt top. It's a cloudy day here and I am disappointed that I can't take better pictures. The colors are brighter than in these pictures. I enjoyed so much to make it... and I am thinking about new designs and fabric combinations. Here is … [Read more...]
Orphan Dresden Blocks
I continue to make (and collect orphan!) dresden fan blocks. I made these blocks a few weeks ago, for my green quilt. I wasn't too happy with them and I put them in a box. Some day I will try another version. The only thing I am sure about is that I want blocks that look like circles and not blocks that look like octagons. You can see in the photo below the difference between the blocks. My … [Read more...]
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