I finally started to quilt this top I finished almost 2 months ago. With so many dots, I chose to quilt something simple. Do you have an idea for a name for this quilt ? I appreciate any idea! I wish you a productive sewing week. Geta … [Read more...]

I finished this top before Christmas. It is a beautiful quilt, I am disappointed that I can't take better pictures. I wanted to make an aqua and red quilt for my sister Oana,  just I don't have too much aqua and red in my stash! The quilting still has to wait a few days, I have to continue/finish another project. Have a great sewing week, Geta UPDATE The pattern for … [Read more...]

Yesterday I decided I need two quilts for tomorrow. I made this quilt for a 10 year little girl. As she is sick, I thought that it could bring her a little joy and warm in the long days spent in hospitals. The quilt is soft and cozy.  The back is a polar fleece and in the middle there is a thick, fluffy polyester batting. Of course I had trouble with the quilting, I could  free motion … [Read more...]

Here are a few blocks for one of my next quilts. The quilt I said I will start after Christmas.  Sometimes  (well, many times) I am too impatient!  I have to put the blocks aside because I just started other two quilts. And I have to finish them in 2 days. Have a great sewing week! Geta UPDATE The pattern for this quilt is now available. … [Read more...]

I just can't find the "to do" list for this week! So I basted the new quilt and can't wait to start quilting! I am glad you like it! … [Read more...]

Finally! It is done! I love this Dresden Fan block variation! A lot! Next time when I will make it again, I would like to make 2 quilts. One with the blocks that look like circles and the second one with the blocks that look like octagons.   The block is huge (17'' square) and the top measures 68'' x 85''. The pattern requires a lot of fabric. I used about 5 yards just from the white … [Read more...]

For every octagon we need 2 squares cut in half diagonally. The four triangles are stitched in four corners. I covered the center of the block with an octagon. Edited to add: Complete pattern available, if you want to sew your own version. … [Read more...]

... to cover the center of my blocks. Happy (sewing) weekend, Geta … [Read more...]

Thank you all so much for taking the time to send me "Happy Birthday" wishes - you all made my day yesterday! Do you remember this quilt... and this quilt ?  If you have asked for a pattern, here is: Happy Sewing!Geta … [Read more...]