Wednesday, 9 November 2011

Wednesday W.I.P

Wednesday again and time for an update - be sure to stop by Lee's blog to see what others are working on.
WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced

For me the big finish this week was the Heirloom Pendant quilt


After finishing up the Heirloom quilt I had some scraps - the ears from the pendants and a few larger pieces from when I cut the FQ’s. I decided to make some pillow covers. It will be Christmas before we know it and I think they will do well as a gift for my sister.

A HST pillow made from the leftover triangles:
Still working on the Dresden pillow (my first Dresden project):

This week I also made another leap on the circle quilt…I finally got some more background fabric and made the last quarter of the top.  It looks a bit wrinkly here but that because I started hand quilting it so I turn and twist it all the time. Once in the frame it stretches nicely.


I decided to quilt with Pearl 8 in funky colors. I’ve got a bit to go yet but it’s good to have as an ‘in-front-of-the-TV-project’ and then all the other projects for when I crave some quality time all by myself.

 

I went into creative, crazy mood when I made the back. I’m not so sure it’s all that good but it might still grow on me. 

  
So here are the hard facts for this week:
New starts: 2 pillows
Finishes: 1 quilt and 1 pillow

Quilts in progress:
  • BOM
  • The warm palette Kaffe Fasset diamonds

  • The cool palette Kaffe Fasset diamonds
  • Circles appliqué
  • Leftover Prince Charming striped triangles
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51 comments:

  1. Susan9 November 2011 at 09:26

    I think the back of your circle quilt is fabulous!!! And the stitching on the front is perfect!

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  2. Elizabeth Dackson9 November 2011 at 12:20

    Oooh, I love the backing - so creative!! And wow, the hand stitching looks fabulous, too!

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  3. Abby and Stephanie9 November 2011 at 13:00

    I love all things dresden! Your circle quilt is simply gorgeous. I love the hand quilting and the back is awesome as well.

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  4. Quilt Genius9 November 2011 at 13:44

    I love the heirloom pendant quilt. Note to self: buy some heirloom fabric. :)

    Mary
    http://www.quiltgenius.com

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  5. CityHouseStudio9 November 2011 at 14:21

    I love your circle quilt, the hand quilting is going to be amazing! And the back is so cool!

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  6. Leanne9 November 2011 at 16:06

    I really love that circle quilt, especially the back! And your other quilt and pillows are lovely too.

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  7. Jennifer9 November 2011 at 16:22

    heirloom! love!!

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  8. JuliePickles9 November 2011 at 17:01

    What are you talking about, I love that back! I love when the backs of quilts are as creative as the front. And the front is seriously awesome. Great job!

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  9. Heather D.9 November 2011 at 17:05

    The circle quilt is great. I have that one bookmarked already. Also love leftover HST pillows. I've made a few myself recently.

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  10. Betty9 November 2011 at 17:40

    AHHHHHH I love your circle quilt! Front AND Back
    It really looks fabulous

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  11. KristyLou9 November 2011 at 20:03

    Your dresden project is awesome.

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  12. Foolish Feathers9 November 2011 at 20:24

    I am impressed by your hand-sewing skills! I also love how all of your projects shown are in the same color family, great use of scraps I am thinking! I wish you well, is there anything in particular you watch while sewing?

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  13. Becky9 November 2011 at 20:32

    I love all of the aqua blue and orange fabric. It looks great all together!

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  14. Kerstin9 November 2011 at 20:47

    I love all your quilts/projects. The dresden plate looks awesome, I think I have to give that a try!

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  15. Pat Merkle9 November 2011 at 21:08

    I both quilts and pillow are beautiful! And I love the back of the quilt, I'd love it as a front!

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  16. Chelsea9 November 2011 at 21:12

    Oh, wow! Ok, the heirloom quilt was enough gorgeousness, then you keep scrolling and your circle quilt! That has suddenly shot up my to do list

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  17. Marg9 November 2011 at 21:48

    Oh my, all of your work this week is fabulous. Love the Heirloom quilt, pillow and Dresden.
    I love the hand quilting on your circle quilt, those bright colours look wonderful. The back is awesome as well, I really love how you have pieced the back.

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  18. Rebecca9 November 2011 at 21:52

    Your pendant quilt is beautiful!

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  19. Little Island Quilting9 November 2011 at 22:05

    I love your circle quilt

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  20. Christie describeHappy9 November 2011 at 22:09

    Your hand quilting is really amazing, I like the funky colors too! And lovely dresden, going to make a nice pillow!

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  21. The Thompsons9 November 2011 at 22:09

    You have some of the cutest projects going on. Are you liking doing a Dresden? I've never tried one.

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  22. Pippa Parsons9 November 2011 at 23:12

    oh I really like your Dresden project, the colours are really popping out

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  23. Unknown9 November 2011 at 23:51

    Beautiful fabrics in your heirloom quilt. Amazing use of your scraps.

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  24. Marsha Cooper10 November 2011 at 02:15

    I see hand quilting again....something I want to try soon.

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  25. Melissa10 November 2011 at 03:10

    If that backing doesn't grow on you, you can send it on over to me! It's gorgeous! I love that pendant quilt too! Great job!

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  26. Anonymous10 November 2011 at 03:21

    I love your hand quilting on your circle quilt and a great use of your scraps. Don't you just hate letting any little bits of fabric go to waste?

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  27. Maggie10 November 2011 at 03:23

    I love your use of oranges across all your projects!

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  28. Ella10 November 2011 at 04:37

    I think the back is fab! Do you pin baste? (I've never hand quilted.)

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  29. Leslie10 November 2011 at 14:45

    i love the hand quilting you are doing on your circus quilt. that is so fun and looks great.

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  30. Laura10 November 2011 at 15:11

    I love the back! And the heirloom looks great!

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  31. Marlene @ KISSed Quilts . com10 November 2011 at 16:16

    pearl8 funky colors....great addition!

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  32. Bree10 November 2011 at 16:22

    Ahhh...love the Heirloom quilt & pillow colors - my favorite combo!

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  33. Rachel10 November 2011 at 21:27

    The circle quilt is beautiful. Someday I must learn to hand quilt.

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  34. Toni10 November 2011 at 23:53

    I love every project here, Cille! That colorway in Heirloom is beautiful and I adore the quilt and pillow you've made with it! The dresden looks great, too. I like your use of "funky colors" around the circles. That quilt is stunning!

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  35. Melinda11 November 2011 at 01:03

    Your Heirloom projects are so lovely. I still haven't cut into mine yet!

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  36. Kelli Fannin Quilts11 November 2011 at 03:28

    LOVE your projects. The colors, patterns, it is all great! :o)

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  37. Olivia11 November 2011 at 03:29

    Yay hand quilting. So if i may ask what kind of thread are using for it? i'm going to try hand quilting for the first time very soon.

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  38. Shocking Hocking11 November 2011 at 05:06

    cille-your work is inspiring and beautiful - i'm going to have to follow.....

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  39. Julie11 November 2011 at 05:55

    Those pillows are beautiful - that fabric looks so nice like that! And I love that you are handquilting with perle cotton - I'm working on a similar project, and even though it takes a long time it's so relaxing!

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  40. Amber11 November 2011 at 15:57

    THank you so much for stopping by my blog and commenting on the Homemade Stockings! I appreciate it! Love the pillows and the fabric. Great work!!

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  41. Marci Girl11 November 2011 at 23:14

    Everything is beautiful! You should be proud of so many beautiful projects!

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  42. Allison12 November 2011 at 01:20

    love the pendant quilt & the pillows - that is my favorite colorway of Heirloom :)

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  43. Alli13 November 2011 at 11:16

    Your pendant quilt is really pretty, and I love your circle quilt! Your hand quilting is beautiful! :)

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  44. Kirsten13 November 2011 at 21:57

    Gorgeous work Cille!! Love the Pendant quilt especially - and the pillow you made from the scraps:)

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  45. Katy Cameron13 November 2011 at 23:09

    Love those cushions, especially the dresden, and great way to do the quilting on your circle quilt

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  46. Lee14 November 2011 at 05:50

    GREAT use of Heirloom! Beautiful quilt and pillows. Thanks for linking up to WIP Wednesday. : )

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  47. Al14 November 2011 at 16:51

    Love the handquilting. And the Dresden pillow is really pretty.

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  48. Anonymous14 November 2011 at 18:07

    Superb quilts, the hand embroidery is a lovely finishing touch and the back is very interesting to look at.

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  49. Leila15 November 2011 at 16:09

    BEAUTIFUL! I love them all. Isn't the Heirloom fabric so nice?

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  50. Shannon15 November 2011 at 16:22

    Your circle quilt is just beautiful! I love circles and the feeling of motion they give. Great work!

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  51. M-R Charbonneau16 November 2011 at 04:51

    Wow, beautiful work - all of it! That circle quilt is very cool!

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