The Chisel Shape

Hello Everyone,

One of the things in all my years of quilting that has intrigued me the most is the variety of shapes that we can use and the multitude of designs that they can make!

So when Carolyn, from AccuQuilt contacted me and asked if I would like to try the GO! cutter, I could not refuse. Now many of you know that I have the BIG version of this the AccuQuilt Studio and absolutely love it. But I though it might be nice to try the portable one.

In thinking of what shapes that I would like to try, that I do not have with the studio, I thought of the Chisel Shape. There is a variety of patterns that you can form with this.

Here you can see the GO! on my cutting mat. So it is truly smaller than my studio and it folds up nicely. The chisel die is sitting waiting to be used.

The mat is the gray piece that sits on top of the fabric once it is placed on the die. This allows the blades to come up and cut the fabric precisely.

The project I decided to make will include 30s reproduction fabrics. A BIG favorite of mine. So I cut them to the size of the die and made sure they were pressed, just like I would for a regular project.

Stacked up 6 layers! Yes, 6 layers on the die.

Placed the mat on the top and got cranking!

Out of the other side they come. In this photo, I already took the excess fabric away and this is what is left.

12 chisel shapes ready to be pieced together into a project. Noticed the trimmed corners. Hmmm... what am I making. You will have to stay tuned to see what I am will be making. Some of it is already on the design wall.

If you like 30s reproduction fabrics you can find some by clicking here and here.

Until Next Time...

The Chisel Shape

Another Clue....

After thinking about it, I thought you might like another clue. I sent my 30's fabric out and had something done to save me a little time. I sent it to someone who is located in my favorite websites, as they do this as a service for quilter's for a small fee. They did a great job and it will help me to piece this quilt a little bit faster. I have already done this pattern once.

I hope this helps!!

Another Clue....

Can You Guess What's In The Box????

I thought I would have a little contest. The person who can guess (most accurately) what is in the box will win a little prize from me!! Woo Hoo!! So a couple of hints for you first...here is the box.It came back to me in the mail yesterday. It has to do with the fabric and project I mentioned in my January 7th post. Yes, go back and check it out. If you are truly a detective you can figure it out from other things that are on my blog....hmmmm, what could they be???

Here is an extra added bonus, if you can guess what my cat Rolo is doing in this picture, I will send an extra little surprise.Well, good luck to all and by they way the deadline date will be January 31st. So think fast!!

Have a great night, Jackie

Can You Guess What's In The Box????

A Fat Quarter Small Quilt....DONE!!

Well, technically it is not quilted and bound yet. But the top is done and I love it!! It will hang in my guest bedroom or possibly sit on the dresser as a topper. This was the one that I showed the fabric in a few posts ago. It is the cover quilt from Darlene Zimmerman's Fat Quarter Small Quilts book. I love all the quilts in this book and hope to do a few more. It was a stash buster for me, I am challenging myself this year to utilize my stash and minimize my buying...OH NO!!!

Also, I just posted Deb's quilt here. The quilting came out really nice and I think she will like it very much. She had won this quilt kit at Quilt Market and just finished it. She needed it quilted to hang in the shop. I think that this fabric will be arriving soon!! Anyway, enjoy!!

A Fat Quarter Small Quilt....DONE!!

The Mailman Delivered!!

Hi Everyone,

I am so excited...I found some really cool vintage buttons on E-bay and put a couple of bids in and won them!! Here are the pics. I think they will make some great additions to my quilting projects. The orange and yellow ones may be adorning a tote or bag of some kind and the other are wonderful 30's colors. I think they will make great additions to my projects. In fact, I think that I will be going up to my studio now to work on a project.Tonight, I will be going out with some friends. I can't wait to have a little time to talk girl talk!! Oh, by the way, I updated my website with some new pics of customers quilts. Check it out here for some inspiration. Enjoy!!

Jackie :)

The Mailman Delivered!!

A Small 30's Project

I decided that I needed a small project to work on, and because I love the 30's fabrics I chose one from Darlene Zimmerman's book Fat Quarter Small Quilts. I also wanted to pull fabrics from my stash and not buy any new fabric...heavens, no new fabric!!! Well, at least not for now. It truly is a small project and will finish at about 24" X 27" so if I could not scrounge up enough fabric in my stash I was in trouble. Here is a look at the fabric that I chose.

The quilt is the cover quilt on her book it is really cute and will go well on the wall or on the dresser in our guest bedroom. This room has a cottage feel to it. I didn't get too far on it I only cut the strips and the center squares out. After all, I did teach a class today at the shop.

One last thing I want to invite you all to my new website. It was created by some very nice people and they were just fantastic. They create websites especially for quilters, check them out.

I'm sorry, I lied that wasn't the last thing...I just wanted to share this last picture with you of our cat Rolo (20 lbs). He was desperate for water and needed a sip right out of my son's glass. And no his face did not get stuck, although we thought it might.

A Small 30's Project

New Fabric....New Project....

As promised, I have been gathering some of my 30's fabric together to start a new project. I will be making a very large quilt for show! I am hoping to have it done by the deadline in June. Here is a picture of the fabrics. I have 7 of each color (dark) and 1 light fabric 6 yards. I will be doing a popular pattern, however, I have never seen it done in 30's fabrics. Stay tuned because I will be giving more clues as to what this quilt will be and will have pictures also. Have a great day!!

New Fabric....New Project....