Wednesday 13 November 2013

Wednesday WIP

A really short Wednesday WIP from me today.

I decided that it's now or never. I've been wanting to make a quilt inspirered from 'Feathering the Nest' for a long time. I love the the way it's constructed and the dancing ladies border.

I  have some Liberty prints saved - started making stars a while back but never got any further with it AND I miss an EPP project to make while watching TV, so it seems there's no better time than this.

 
 
Over the weekend I finished the LongJohn top for my baby rapidly growing son. He'll soon be 13 so this patterns seem just right for him - not childish and not too man-quilt-boring either. I've made it mostly of Kaffe Fasset and Michael Miller's duble wowen solids and then Joel Drewberry's 'Meadow' and some mixed FQ's from various lines. I LOVE the colors  :) All I need now is a trip to my LQS for some de-luxe fleece backing and figure out how to quilt it... It will be a while before he outgrows this one :)
 
 
 
Linking up with Lee 
WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced 

Sunday 10 November 2013

A little work in progress

There hasn't been so much action in my sewing room lately, but today I couldn't stay out and I've been sewing all day. I had all my LongJohn blocks ready and just needed to piece them. Stephanie @ Loftcreations has made the pattern. I really like it - its has a clean feel to it, it's great for showcasing the fabrics and  perfect for a boyquilt. It will be a Christmas present for my oldest who is fast outgrowing his old quilt. While I'm sure some boys would find it a bit boring to get a quilt, this one will not. He drags his quilt everywhere and use it every single day. He's so sad he's outgrowing it, so I know he will love to get a new and much bigger quilt.

Although today is grey, we and rainy and all my quilt holders are off playing basket, I can't help but show you to finished top. Just disregard the bad picture.  I've used a lot of Kaffe Fasset and Michael Miller dubble wowen solids with Joel Drewberry 'Meadow' and a few other mixed fq's I had. The solids have a depth to them in real life, that doesn't show on the picture. Clothesline pictures are not the best , but most importantly the colors are almost right.


P.S
I found on Friday that I had won the throw category in Amy's Bloggers Quilt Festival. I was equally part surprised and excited. Thank you so much for the support and the many kind words along the way. It's been fantastic and lot's of fun.



Saturday 2 November 2013

Oh wow... I'm literally speechless

I just found out that my Dresden quilt is nominated for the Viewers Choice in Amy's Bloggers Quilt Festival. I'm jumping around like a mad woman trying to hold it all together. How exciting is this?
I know that I'm probably not even close at winning (and for me that's not the main purpose either). I'm just so proud that I was even nominated. Proud and also humble. Seriously, have you seen the quilts this year. I can find a thousand things with the quilt I would do differently now, but instead of being overly critical of myself I'm just taking a moment to enjoy. And ok... When I say a thousand things I am overdoing it a bit... Just a few things ;)

Be sure to head over and cast your vote if you haven't already :

PS - an update: my sweet husband of course says its all because of him because 1) he holds the quilt on the picture and claims he's the best quilt holder and 2) he makes the wonderful coffee latte that keep me going all day long ;) What do you say.... Should we let him enjoy his 15 minutes of fame?
 

Dresden Flowers