Things are progressing, slowly and surely, on my Calico Rose quilt. Thanks to Queen Victoria we had a long weekend this past weekend. She may have died in 1901 but we still celebrate her birthday the best way possible with a day off of work. With the extra day I was both able to relax…
Category: Scrap Quilts
Oh where did this Quilt end up?
I was going through some quilting pictures and came across this one. Scarily I don’t remember making it and don’t remember where it got gifted to. A quilt forgotten but for some photographic evidence. How sad. The material in the centre is of dogs, surrounded by scrappy 9 patches and then a narrower plain border….
Bluebird Park Baby Quilt
I needed a project, to do today, that was quick and easy, and that wouldn’t stress me out. I didn’t want a high concentration project but rather one I could enjoy, see quick progress being made, and feel a good sense of accomplishment. Baby quilts are normally ideal for these sorts of moods. The Bluebird…
First applique
This is the first time that I’ve tried applique. I was scared of trying it thinking it complicated, but using heat and bond, a letter downloaded from a free site with applique designs and some positive energy this resulted. Stippling was something I hadn’t tried in a long time. I was very pleased with how…