Monday, July 13, 2009
Friday, July 3, 2009
One more done...and I'm outta here!
And I'm off to Lake Powell for a week! Sunshine, Pepsi, Red Rock....Bring it on!!!
Thursday, July 2, 2009
Monday, June 29, 2009
Wonky Pinwheels or Whirligigs
Wonky Pinwheels or Whirligigs
Want to make one?
If you know me, you know I don't like to follow directions, so I don't use patterns. So this is the way I made these quilt blocks, that doesn't mean it is the right way, but it worked for me.
Want to make one?
If you know me, you know I don't like to follow directions, so I don't use patterns. So this is the way I made these quilt blocks, that doesn't mean it is the right way, but it worked for me.
To start I cut 5" squares. 2 of the solid, and 2 of the same print for each "pinwheel".
You will need to make yourself a template. I used a thin piece of cardboard. I cut it to a 5" square. Mark the middle on top and bottom. I then measured a 1/4" away on opposite sides, and drew a line connecting them, so you have a diagonal line. Then cut out on that line. Make sure you mark what will be the front of your template so you don't use it backwards.
Now use that template to cut your 5" squares in half--wonky. You will use both pieces.
I just lay my template out on the one side of my stack of squares, then lay my ruler on top of the edge to cut.
Now use that template to cut your 5" squares in half--wonky. You will use both pieces.
Do this to all your squares, both solid and print.
At this point your block will be rectangular, you will need to trim it to a square.
Just make sure you trim them all on the same side, so your blocks are all the same.
Repeat this for all four squares to make one block.
Repeat this for all four squares to make one block.
Saturday, June 27, 2009
New Quilt Top
I just finished this quilt top last night.
It is for a custom order from my Etsy shop.
I just love these colors together.
It is for a custom order from my Etsy shop.
I just love these colors together.Monday, June 22, 2009
Thursday, June 18, 2009
Project Improv
What can I tell you about Jacquie... I think she is amazing!
She organized a large group of quilters to make and donate improvisational log cabin quilt blocks.
I made three blocks you can see here.
She has now made all those blocks into quilts, which will be donated to charity. I think the quilt count is up to about 20 now.
How cool is that?
(Photo from Jacquie)
She organized a large group of quilters to make and donate improvisational log cabin quilt blocks.
I made three blocks you can see here.
She has now made all those blocks into quilts, which will be donated to charity. I think the quilt count is up to about 20 now.
How cool is that?
Tuesday, June 16, 2009
Ballet
Friday, June 12, 2009
Tuesday, June 9, 2009
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