Different Perspectives

Hello Everyone,

On Thursday, I taught the last session of the Indian Summer Quilt Class in my classroom studio.  It was great to see these quilts coming together.  But they are so totally different.  These two quilters looked at this design in totally different ways.  You will see from the fabrics that they chose.  Very uniquely different and it gives the quilt a new perspective.

The day began with them laying out the design on the wall so that they could determine how they wanted the colors to flow.  This one is more of the bright and jewel tones.

These strips were chosen to be used for the pieced border.  Aren't they yummy??

This is the second quilt.  A totally different look by keeping one fabric a consistent color throughout and only changing the alternate fabric.  She decided to do a color wash type layout.  It looks great!

Here is the first quilt with the border strips laid out in the order that they will be pieced.  I am in love with this color way... but this shouldn't surprise you right?  I love color.

Here is the second quilt with the border strips.  This is also unbelievable too.  Love the colors chosen.

To see more photos from this class, click here.

To order the pattern or kit for this quilt, click here.

Until Next Time...

Different Perspectives

Hello,

On Thursday, I taught a Semi-Private class on paper piecing.  I had two fabulous students who wanted to learn the pattern Indian Summer.

Wonderful batiks all stacked and ready to cut.

All cut and sorted.

Some of the trimmings.

Look at these great binder clips that were used.  If you are wondering why binder clips... These keep the stacks of cut fabric in order from the way that they were cut.  Great little tip!

Organized in the order that they will be sewn.

Oh yeah... here is my sample and what the quilt will look like when done.  It is a great beginner quilt, no curves yet you get perfect sharp points!!

These are all lined up and ready to go too!!

Roberta is trimming her blocks up.

Success!! These gorgeous units were done very easily!  Now at the next class we will be working on their borders, but they have to finish their homework first!

You can find this pattern and the kit with the exact same fabrics that are shown in my sample by clicking here.

Until Next Time...

Fabulous Combos

Hello Everyone,

I have been sort of off the grid the past two days, I have been on the road in New York teaching!  On Tuesday, I taught at the Warwick Valley Quilt Guild.  

A fabulous group of quilters they are for sure!  

I was teaching Indian Summer and these ladies came up with some great combinations...

I love this scrappy rainbow of quilt blocks.

Jewel tones are just gorgeous!

I am in love with these batiks.

A little show and tell.

Happy Quilters!

This one reminds me of the beach.  

I had a terrific time and hope that all there did as well.

If you would like to know more about this pattern, you can find it here.

Until Next Time...

Fabulous Combos

Top Is Done!

Hello Everyone,

Yesterday, I spent the afternoon finishing my Indian Summer quilt top.  I applied the borders and the top is now complete!  I must say I am smitten with this top.

Although not my usual color palette, it would fit very well in my parents home in the southwest!  Wink, wink... Mom!

Earthy tones form a hidden secondary star.

Geese converge not sure of which direction to go.

An inner border of brown frames up the interior body of the quilt.

Gradated in color they complete the quilt.

And we have Indian Summer.  Although we are heading into spring time and I am extremely excited about that, I must say that I don't mind having an Indian Summer in the form of a quilt.

Some things you may want to know about this quilt...

1.  I am offering this as a class beginning in September, 2013 and it is currently online for you to register.  Click here for the information and to register.

2.  The same color palate is available in a quilt kit in my online shop by clicking here.

3.  If you would just like the pattern, you can find it in my online shop by clicking here.

Now onto quilting this top... hmmm... but I guess that means that I have to piece the backing first.

Until Next Time...

Top Is Done!

What I Did Yesterday...

Hello Everyone,

I had the pleasure of working in my home studio yesterday.  It seems like I haven't been home much, but I guess I haven't.  Having been in Arizona for a week and then coming back, I am finally feeling settled again.  Do you know that feeling?

Because I was home, I was able to work on two of my projects!!  Very exciting.

The first is that I began quilting my Desert Sky quilt!  Very excited to be quilting my quilts again!!

I do love how it is turning out...

All kinds of feathers in the center...

With a great variegated thread.  Tomorrow the border units!

I also began piecing the borders on my Indian Summer quilt.  These are going rather quickly.  I would love to have them done by the weekend... but we shall see.

Here is what I was able to accomplish.

It will also get an inner border too.  So far I really like the look.  I usually don't use browns in the quilts I make, so this is out of my box a bit.  Reminds me of my parents home in Arizona.  I have a feeling that it would go very well in their home too.... hmmmm.

Both of these patterns are available in my shop by clicking here.

What have you been up to lately?  And have you ever step outside your box when choosing color for a quilt?

Until Next Time...

What I Did Yesterday...

The Center, The Middle, The Body...

Hello Everyone,

Whichever you like to call it... it is done!! Remember on Wednesday I posted that my Design Team was not sure of the layout?  Well the final layout was decided and it is all sewn together.

I am happy with it, now onto the borders.  I have them cut out and ready to go on the design WALL!  The floor was temporary...

Close up... love the batiks!

Oh look, the design team is back giving the quilt top a seal of approval.  I think when they sit or lay on it that means it is good to go.  What do you think?

Look... Pavi is really loving the layout!  Watson did look a little indifferent. Either way it passed the cat-scan.

Stay tuned for the pieced border! 

Until Next Time...

The Center, The Middle, The Body...

The Quilt Layout... With A Little Help From My Friends

Hello Everyone,

Yesterday, I began to layout my Indian Summer Quilt. But it was not met without a little bit of hilarity and frustration.  Let me explain...

It started off pretty good.  The layout looks great, but what is this???

An uninterested observer?  

I think not...  I believe he is contemplating when to make his "design move".

That didn't take long. This is a good spot to begin the inspection.  But wait, he calls in his partner.  He must need back up.

Yup, this design isn't going to work well.  

This is much better!

Thank you to all on Facebook that left all the great comments on these photos yesterday.  You guys are the best and all comedians in the making!!

The pattern for this quilt (not the one with the cat's layout) can be found here.

Until Next Time...

The Quilt Layout... With A Little Help From My Friends

Indian Summer

Hello Everyone,

On Friday, I began a NEW quilt project!  This one is a great beginner paper piecing project.  It is working up really quickly too.

I was able to complete these four units in about a half an hour.  They are F.U.N!

These are the fabrics that I am using.  There are 21 dark batiks and 7 light batiks.  I used to have this kitted in the shop, but it sold out really quickly. Hmmmm.... should I re-kit this one???

Yesterday, I had about an hour of free time and I made 7 more units.  Here is where I am at right now.

I really love the way this looks.  Usually earthy tones are not what I work with, most of you know that I  adore brights.  But I must say, I am really liking the colors here.  

In fact they are reminiscent of Indian summer, aren't they?  

I think making a few of these each day is totally doable.  Before I know it this quilt will be complete.  I love when that happens!!

If you are interested in this pattern you can find it in my shop by clicking here.  Currently there are no more kits available, but I might be persuaded to make more... wink, wink!  If you can't wait though, you can find ALL these batiks in the shop by clicking here.

Until Next Time...

Indian Summer