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Monday, November 26, 2012
Thursday, November 22, 2012
Thursday, November 1, 2012
UFO day
Today our textiles group swapped UFOs! We each chose one UFO from our cupboard and wrapped it in newspaper, to remain anonymous. As if. I brought an extra parcel for one strange person who didn't own a UFO ;-)))
Before opening the parcels we played a very simple swap game (that still managed to confuse us, LOL) and after lots of laughs and hysteria, unwrapped a new UFO to keep! You would have to ask why ...
In return I got the layered and stitched piece, below.
I was so happy with this and already have 'plans'.
We have about 6 weeks to finish the new UFO for unveiling by Christmas lunch day in December.
Today our textiles group swapped UFOs! We each chose one UFO from our cupboard and wrapped it in newspaper, to remain anonymous. As if. I brought an extra parcel for one strange person who didn't own a UFO ;-)))
Before opening the parcels we played a very simple swap game (that still managed to confuse us, LOL) and after lots of laughs and hysteria, unwrapped a new UFO to keep! You would have to ask why ...
In return I got the layered and stitched piece, below.
showing 3 layers and backing folded over
I was so happy with this and already have 'plans'.
We have about 6 weeks to finish the new UFO for unveiling by Christmas lunch day in December.
Wednesday, February 1, 2012
new hexagons
On Friday I ordered two more packs of pre-cut hexagons for paper piecing (and why would you cut your own???), from The Quilt Fairy in Midland, WA. Judy is so efficient - they arrived yesterday. What brilliant service!
Here are the ones I've finished. A little way to go ;-))) but I'm stopping at 500 hexagons which will give me a top about 72 inches square. I will probably applique the edges to a border ... or maybe I'll get some filler shapes to square it off. Not sure yet ...
Tangled Up in Blue
This week I've been working on another Stash Cupboard Quilt. I needed a no-brainer after the exhaustion of Beneath the Southern Sky exhibition quilt!!! Most of these fabrics have been in the cupboard for at least 10-15 years.
The top is loosely based on Gee's Bend style - wrong fabrics and proportions, but I love the effect. The name comes from a Bob Dylan song, also performed by The Whitlams. Love it!
I just have to add some extra borders around the outside to bring it up to a useable size. It was a bit tricky getting similar, slightly muddy shades because most fabrics around now are much brighter. I found two muddyish pieces and one slightly brighter, but I think it will work OK.
Once again, I have pieced the top into 3 panels so I can quilt it myself. More soon!
On Friday I ordered two more packs of pre-cut hexagons for paper piecing (and why would you cut your own???), from The Quilt Fairy in Midland, WA. Judy is so efficient - they arrived yesterday. What brilliant service!
finished 2" hexagons
Here are the ones I've finished. A little way to go ;-))) but I'm stopping at 500 hexagons which will give me a top about 72 inches square. I will probably applique the edges to a border ... or maybe I'll get some filler shapes to square it off. Not sure yet ...
Tangled Up in Blue
This week I've been working on another Stash Cupboard Quilt. I needed a no-brainer after the exhaustion of Beneath the Southern Sky exhibition quilt!!! Most of these fabrics have been in the cupboard for at least 10-15 years.
The top is loosely based on Gee's Bend style - wrong fabrics and proportions, but I love the effect. The name comes from a Bob Dylan song, also performed by The Whitlams. Love it!
auditioning blues
and yellows/mustard
I just have to add some extra borders around the outside to bring it up to a useable size. It was a bit tricky getting similar, slightly muddy shades because most fabrics around now are much brighter. I found two muddyish pieces and one slightly brighter, but I think it will work OK.
coming together
Once again, I have pieced the top into 3 panels so I can quilt it myself. More soon!
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