I have started working on a quilt for Miss T, my daughter's preschool teacher. She is having a boy, and he's due in early September. I love how fresh these blocks feel. I plan on piecing them with some charcoal kona and backing it with a vintage sheet in green and blues. A little flowery perhaps but a good use for a nice sheet!
- Donna
Sunday, May 13, 2012
On my design wall
Monday, May 7, 2012
Grey and Orange bib for Théo
So sometimes I make little things and snap a photo half way through. Next thing you know it's been finished, gifted, and I think 'doh'. This is one of those times. I made this wee bib using Jcasa's great pattern, which I purchased on etsy. It provides a solid babygift in a hurry, which I like. I am loving using different shades of a solid in things - so so much. I have a quilt in mind and it was fun to try on a tiny little piece!
- Donna
Sunday, February 19, 2012
Unscripted Bee Catch-up
I have, however, managed to keep up with the Unscripted Bee that Sara and I are hosting. I'm really glad we started this bee since it's the only thing that is allowing me to call myself a quilter, these days!
August was Tara's month. She was making a quilt for her step-daughter and sent out some lovely blues and greens. We were asked to make a block in any size and any shape. I admit I didn't stretch myself much during this one, as school had already gotten a bit hairy by the time I got around to making this! But I loved the colours and it felt SOO good to plop myself down in front of the sewing machine to whip this one up. I'm sure that the quilt is going to be beautiful.
Next up was Sara- she sent out some fun prints and we got to make two log cabins. The blocks are almost all in and holy - they come together nicely! Here are the two I made:
And finally, Christine's month. She sent us out some amazing BRIGHT prints and asked us to make some improv blocks. She pointed us to Malka's aesthetic, and then let us run wild. I made two.
So happy the Unscripted Bee is keeping me thinking about colour, and putting things together. Thanks ladies!
- Donna
Sunday, August 7, 2011
I went on my summer vacation and this is all I have to show for it...
Summer vacay draws to a close tomorrow....and VERY little in the sewing department to show off. What can I say? The weather was hot and sunny (every day!!), I had a bit of a muscle injury from running in shoes that didn't fit well, and I just plain took it easy - it was great! But...I do have a few little things to show you.
I did manage to make up two little mug rugs - the bottom one is to send in my niece's first care package - she starts college this September so I put together a little box to help warm her new apartment. Tea necessitated a tea rug, and I had a tiny bit of binding left from her quilt, so perfect use, I thought. The top mug rug below is off to Victoria, BC to a fantastic friend who I miss dearly. We've been friends since we were wee ones, and I don't get to see her often enough (Like, um, a mere 3 times in the last six years, two of those times at our respective weddings).
My second little bit of sewing was a hanging hand towel for my kitchen...and contrary to how it might appear, it's not actually done. I still need to sew a button hole but couldn't find my manual to figure out how to do it.
And a last, gratuitous shot, 'cause while sour cherry season is sadly over, we did manage to pick a bundle for the freezer, many of which have made it into our bellies. We spoke to a farmer at the market this am, and may order a pail this week while we still can. Mmmmmm...sour cherries!
Oh, and our quilting bee has kicked off -and blocks made up from my fabric are beginning to show up on the flickr group. I'm super excited!
Back to the grind tomorrow!!
- Donna