QUILTING
The Cat Came Back
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Whipped Up
Whipped Up |
When we were planning our trip to Calgary I had gifts to take to Madison, Emma and Gavin. I had already made table runners for Christy and Kathryn, so I decided I should whip one up for Elizabeth (hence the name). I used charm packs (pre-cut 5" squares) so it really didn't take too long to make. |
Hallowe'en
For years I have made crocheted pumpkins for Hallowe'en. Last year I warned everyone that I had a different plan for this year. I'm not sure where the original pattern came from (probably the Internet) but with a few modifications I made these small wall plaques. The head on the spiders are pieces from one of Mum's bracelets.
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Broken Dishes Block (Hands Across the Water)
Hand Applique
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Summer Daze
This was made from another of the Charm Packs Deloise helped me shop for when I was in Saskatoon last February. She also sent me a copy of the pattern. Pat was instrumental in the arrangement of the pattern. It took us a long time to come up with a suitable name. I made the table runner for Christy's birthday.
Mum's Quilt
In November of 1998 many of Mum's family and friends got together for a day to tie some of Mum's quilt tops. It took a long time, but I finally learned how to do mitered corners and was able to finish the piece.
Mum's quilt on our guest room bed. |
I don't know why I was so afraid of those mitered corners. They turned out fine. |
Star of the East (Mariner's Compass)
I finished this up in time for the Guild wind-up party. I'ml keeping it for myself and look forward to hanging it at Christmas.
The center is the portion that was taught in class. Although I had a few setbacks along the way, I'm happy with the way it turned out. |
Star of the East |
Detail of the stars I used in the quilting. |
Funky Flowers
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This is a table runner for Kathryn. I should also credit Deloise for this. She gave me the pattern, helped pick out the charm pack and backing, and then showed me how to do the fusible web applique. |
Christmas Trio
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Stacia convinced me years ago that I should buy this kit as she was sure I would be able to manage it on my own. It took until our latest quilting session, and her help, for me to get it done. It is my first piece of fusible web applique. |
Apron Strings
When we cleared out Mum and Dad’s home in Saskatoon I kept a few of Mum’s aprons. I always planned to do “something” with them, and over the years my ideas changed. When I started quilting I thought I would make a set of potholders for Stacia, Deloise and myself. It took a long time to rip those aprons apart, and there was enough material that I was able to make three table runners. Each runner has an original pocket used in the design, and the bindings around them are made from the apron waist ties.
Apron Strings I (for Stacia) |
Apron Strings II (for Deloise) |
Apron Strings III (for me) |
Hands Across the Water Potholders
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I was handed these unquilted potholders at our Guild wind-up party. I did the quilting and the binding, but I didn't pick either the material or the pattern. |  |
Stacia says that many quilters have their own signature quilting pattern. This might become mine. I found it easy to stitch and I didn't have to worry about it being even. It was a bonus that it ended up looking a bit like a rose. |
Deloise said this pattern was perfect for Hands Across the Water as the wavy lines could be interpreted as waves on the ocean. |
This quilting pattern was called e's and l's. It's a bit like my handwriting these days - a little hard to decipher. |
One of these is not like the other! |
I had fun making these. The pattern was one Diane and I made when I visited her in Toronto in January. I goofed up a bit on one of the combs but didn't see the mistake until after they were quilted. At that point it was too late to correct the error so I left it. One of the chicks is just having a bad hair day! I'll donate these potholders to Hands Across the Water - that is assuming they will accept them. |
Easter, 2011
Diane gave me some scraps of Easter-like material when I visited in January. Since my grandchildren are too young to appreciate pot holders I used the material to make placemats for those who are big enough for a seat at the table. Taylor is still in her high chair so she received an Easter bib.
For Will |
For Dylan |
For Emma |
For Alex |
For Madison |
For Gavin |
For Taylor |
Timberlane Quilt Guild Challenge - 2010-2011
Allegro
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A close up of the center square (and the inspiration for the quilt's name) |
You may be wondering about the two buttons on the side. These buttons were part of the Challenge bag so I had to use them somewhere. I will take them off when the quilt show is over. |
Allegro at the Celebration of Quilts |
Community Quilts
The Quilt Guild make and donate a large number of quilts to the community. In January, we spent two days working on quilts that will be displayed at the Quilt Show. After the show they will be passed on to those who need them. Here are the quilts I had an opportunity to work on.
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Potholders for BOND Program Volunteers
Maple Leaf
These potholders were made for Trang, the young woman from Vietnam who was part of the World Youth program. I wanted her to have a souvenir of Canada. |
Mom's Mosaic
I chose this pattern for the Kara, who lives in Toronto. The name perfectly represented all the work the volunteers did with the new and expectant mothers. |
Cups and Saucers
Made for my best friend's birthday
A cup of coffee shared with a friend is happiness tasted and time well spent. |
A close-up of the paper-pieced teapot. |
Detail on the quilting. |
Card Wallet
The pattern came from the internet, and the material was a gift from my Panorama quilting trip. In my first attempt the binding wasn't right so, since I was taking it apart anyway, I modified the design on my second attempt. I didn't like the vinyl pocket so I replaced that with a second fabric pocket (one on each end of the wallet). The pockets didn't close very tightly so I added a velcro closure to each, and I added velcro closures to keep the card wallet closed tighly.
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Christmas 2010
November 2, 2010
I’ve finished the table runner!
Completed! |
Detail of the ends. |
Close up of the fabric colors in the center portion.
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Close up of the fabric used on the back. |
Louisiana (JanuaryBlock)
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Christmas Star (December Block)
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Pinwheel Cat (November Block)
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Chinese Lantern (October Block)
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Celebration of Quilts 2011
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My sisters are very talented quilters and they have always been after me to take up the craft. For their birthdays one year I managed to put together a potholder for each of them. Broken Dishes and Happy Home were made for my best friend when she moved to Ontario.
Brown Goose |
Royal Star |
Happy Home |
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