Wednesday 16 November 2011

Wednesday W.I.P

In Denmark we always say ’Tak for sidst’ which (not very elegant) translates into ’Thank you for last[ time we met]'. Last week I got to ‘meet’ so many people though their blogs and I had a blast. There are so many interesting projects brewing in blog-land and my inspiration barometer is at 100% right now.  So from me a giant ‘Tak for sidst’ to all those who participated in last week W.I.P.

The quilt used to be named 'Kaffe Fasset Sashed Boxes' - now a different quilt
This week I dug out an old W.I.P  – the Kaffe Fasset Sashed Box quilt. I was struggling with the planned layout as quilt was very busy.  I ended up separating the colors and this week I finally pieced the cool palette quilt inserted as diamonds on a dark grey background rather than the boxes. That also means I have the warm palette I need to finish up at some point. My guess is that it will be a while though... I was planning to do borders but it's bigger than I though it would be, so I might not add borders after all and just do a scrappy border.

Without batting and back it almost looks like cathedral windows doesn't it?



Sparkle Plenty
I was determined to finish up some more WIPs before starting new quilts and then this happens… ups :) One of my favorite designers, Stephanie from Loft Creations released a new pattern this week, and last night was spent cutting and pinning. Now I have a pile of fabric ready for some chain sewing after work tonight.

I decided to make the quilt a bit larger so I cut the fabrics slightly bigger.  This way I'll keep the fantastic star design. I’m doing this quilt with the fabric I have at hand – and I’m low on polka dots unfortunately – so this one will have a white background. I will definitely have to do one more with a dotted background later. Isn’t it just a happy, bright design Stephanie has made?

Circle quilt
Other than that I did more hand quilting this week. I really love quilting with the pearl thread. It's easy and very, very noticable. I am more than half done by now so I am aiming on finishing this sooner than later, which is a good thing as it will be a Christmas present for my niece.  The picture is re-use from last week--- I moved on to new circles but it basically looks the same.



So here are the stats for this week:

New projects: 1

Finished Projects : 0

WIP:
Cool color diamonds - top is done
Warm color diamonds - half of the diamonds are pieced
Nautical quilt with leftovers - still collecting scraps
Circle quilt - quilting
Sparkle Plenty - finished cutting
BOM - looking forward to the 25th - Stephanie has designed the next blog so I'm sure we're in for a treat.

WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced

31 comments:

  1. What a fantastic quilt! And the hand-stitching you are doing is really lovely!

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  2. That circle quilt is going to be gorgeous! and I really love the looks of the diamond quilt as well.

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  3. Cille, love the quilt! And the photo is so beautiful! You're right, looks like a cathedral window.

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  4. What a beautiful quilt It does look like a Cathedral window it almost seems a shame to back it

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  5. Wow, I love both of your quilts in progress, they are both so stunning!! I especially love the diamond one!

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  6. I really love all your projects going now. They are so different but beautiful!

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  7. Oh gosh your Sashed Boxes quilt is gorgeous. Love the light shining through the back. Great photo. I am so excited to see your Sparkle Plenty. I reduced the size of the blocks to make my Christmas version. It's very easy to change the size of the quilt by changing the block size.

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  8. Love the cool diamond quilt!!

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  9. Your Kaffe Fassett quilt is amazing! I love the way you've got the layout! And the circle quilt is just awesome. Beautiful work! So nice to "meet" you last week!

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  10. Love the hand quilting and this quilt is going to be a stunner!

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  11. So very pretty, I really love the colors and the stained glass effect in your photo.

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  12. Beautiful quilt top. I love it that you have the light shining through for your photo.

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  13. Beautiful work! I love the layout on the Sashed Boxes blocks - great way to make a layout that works! It will be fun to see what happens with your newest stack of fabric, and I love the hand-quilting on the circles! Beautiful! Thanks for sharing!

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  14. Everything you have going looks so good! Stephanie's quilt design is gorgeous and I'm looking forward to seeing your version!

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  15. I love your sashed boxes quilt. What pretty colors!

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  16. I love how you changed the sashed boxes quilt, it will be lovely!

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  17. Hi! I want to say big thank you, too for giving us inspiration! I love your quilts and the fabrics and colours you use are so beautiful!
    xxx Teje

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  18. Beautiful quilt! A perfect setting for it. Well done!

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  19. I love your diamonds. Wonderful colors choices as well!

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  20. Both quilts are lovely..I really really like the first one though...it's the colours...but I bet that one in the hoop is going to jump right out at us when quilted.

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  21. I'm so impressed with your projects! I think that quilt top is gorgeous!

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  22. Everything is really lovely! And the transformation of the diamonds with a cool background is great. It's going to be a beautiful quilt.

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  23. Thanks Cille.....I appreciate you stopping by and commenting on my quilt....and the back is much better tonight...thank you

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  24. Har det from Canada. I really like how you transformed the Kaffe Fasset pattern and made it your own. The colors in the fabric are fab.

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  25. the circle quilt is so beautiful! i love the colors and the simple pattern. perle thread is so lovely to quilt with!

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  26. Love the diamond quilt! I like that you were able to piece something fresh and new out of a stalled WIP.

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  27. Love the diamonds and circles and I agree with you about the perle thread hand quilting

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  28. The circle quilt is beautiful!

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