Applique Block Done and Gifted!

Hello Everyone,

I finished the hat lady appliqué block!!  I did the buttonhole stitch via the sewing machine.  Yup, that is right, the sewing machine.  I think I did a pretty good job too.  Here see for yourself...

I even changed threads to match the fabrics.  Added a button to the hat.

And a button for the earring.  You can see the ribbon I dded for a necklace.

Not too bad for someone who doesn't really like appliqué.  

Here she is... I finished it and gifted it to my friend Justine already.  She LOVED it, and that makes me happy.  So glad I stopped procrastinating and got it done!!

Until Next Time...

Applique Block Done and Gifted!

Yes, I CAN Do Applique... Well Sort Of...

Hello Everyone,

Yes, I can do appliqué, but really under special circumstances.  There is a story behind this, so stick with me...

Oh about a year or so ago, one of my closest friends had asked me to make a block for her.  She actually asked each of her friends to make a block.  It was of a particular pattern and she wanted it to reflect our individual personalities.  

This block is from a Quilt Soup Pattern, All Dolled Up. It is of a lady in a hat.  Because I don't usually do appliqué, I had put it off and put it off.  Justine, my friend, kept asking me where the block was... I kept saying that I would do it.  You know how that goes procrastination?

Anyway, now my friend is moving and I am quite sad.  Yesterday was the day!  I actually started to make the block and I must say I like it.  Justine likes to use Steam A Seam and a buttonhole stitch, so that is how I am doing this for her.

But, I first fused all the pieces to the right side of the fabrics... ACK!!! So I had to do all the tracing and cutting a second time... See why I don't do appliqué usually?

Enough talking... here is where I am at...

Of course I am using Kaffe Fassett fabrics, because Justine knows this is totally me!  I want her to remember that too!  See the little flower button?  That will get sewn on after I do the stitching.

Plus, I will add a little more bling as well.

Here is the entire block, fused and ready to stitch.  I even added decorative ribbon for a necklace.  Let's hope I don't mess up the stitching.  

I will miss you, Justine, and I hope this block acts as a small remembrance of our quilty friendship.

Until Next Time...

Yes, I CAN Do Applique... Well Sort Of...

I Did It!!

Hello Everyone,

Many thanks to Shelly, I stepped a little bit out of my comfort zone and did some needle turn applique! It took me a while, (one month late) but I did the best that I could and think that it turned out pretty well.  Plus it is on its way to you, Shelly.

I used Kaffe Fassett fabrics and Australian Aboriginals.  

All the handwork was done on various airplane flights, so it definitely kept me from getting bored like I do on flights... kept me busy and entertained.

The only thing that I am not too happy with is the way the center meets up.  Shelly if you don't like it please feel free to rip them out and redo the center leaves.  I am sure you will do what is right for you and I totally will not be offended.  Extra leaves were sent along to you, just in case.

Oh, by the way, this block is part of the Two's Company Bee.

Don't forget to pick up the third block for the Blogger's BOM.  Find out the information here.

Until Next Time...

I Did It!!

I Bet You Didn't Know I Could Do This....

Hello Everyone,

Finally things are starting to normalize at home, power is on, laundry is in process, candles put away, orders are all packed, labeled and ready to ship tomorrow!!

So I thought I might share something that I am working on... Applique!!  This is definitely something that you don't see me doing much of on this blog.  But yes, contrary to popular belief, I can do it!  Maybe not as well as some, but I can.

This block is one that I am working on for Shelly and our Two's Company Bee.

It is all leaves and I am using Kaffe fabrics and Australian fabrics all in red.

Don't look too close, the stitches may not be too perfect.  But I do like how it is coming along.  Almost done!

And to prove I have done it before here is one that I should actually finish up into something.

I really do like this one, but not sure what to finish up as... 

Should I continue to build on it and make it a small quilt, or...

Should I just stop there and make it a pillow? 

What do you think?

 This was done from a class that I took with Becky Goldsmith of Piece O'Cake Designs.  Fun!

This one you can see is in progress and another Piece O'Cake Design.  Still lots to go!

There you have it, a bit of applique from little old me.

If you haven't picked up your Blogger's BOM, just click here for the tutorial.

Now I have to go pack for a long awaited quilting retreat!

Until Next Time...

I Bet You Didn't Know I Could Do This....

Sewing With Friends and a Change in Projects

Sorry it has been a few days since my last post. I have been very busy. On Monday I started a new project. I needed a little break from my 30's project and it seems I am now doing the complete opposite. I started cutting the fabric on Sunday. I chose them all from my stash. It is a black, white, and red quilt. I am making it for a friend, but she doesn't know. Shhhhhhhh!!I then took the project to my quilting group on Monday and worked more on it there. I stayed longer than anyone else. I was on a mission!! However, my friends did bring some show and tell. June was working on this woven quilt. Yes, you heard right woven!! Isn't it great!! She even made her own Mola in the center!Then Jane was working on this turquoise quilt. She thought that it was blah and asked if she should appliqué turtles on top. We were all in agreement....add the turtles!! What do you think?
She was also working on seahorse appliqué for possibly the label. Very creative!!The other Jane was working on a Dear Jane. Jane working on a Dear Jane??? Yes. Anyway, here is a look at her project for the day.Justine was in and out of the room all day, but she was busy working on a table runner. Unfortunately, I did not get a picture of this, sorry Justine.

If you are wondering, yes this is the meeting of the J's....Jackie, June, Jane, Justine, Jane, and Julee (who wasn't there). We do have one P however....Pam. Even thought she is not a J we love her just the same.

I have also posted some new pictures of customer's quilts in my gallery on my website. Check them out here.

I do have quite a bit more done on my black, white, and red quilt. I just haven't taken the pictures. I promise I will and will post over the weekend. Until then.....

Happy Quilting
Jackie

Sewing With Friends and a Change in Projects