Tag Archives: quilting

Quilting again

Posted on April 25, 2014 by quiltfever

I have been a quilting derelict for months but this week I got inspired to tackle the Japanese Jigsaw I have been eyeballing.  I borrowed the pattern from a friend so long ago, she probably thinks I have stolen it.  … Continue reading →

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12 x 12–Favorite expressions theme

Posted on February 5, 2014 by quiltfever

I had a hard time coming up with an expression I could translate into fabric!  I wanted to do “You can’t make a silk purse from a sow’s ear” and even had some purse fabric on hand.  But when I … Continue reading →

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Trying to get it right the first time–aargh!

Posted on November 13, 2013 by quiltfever

This new quilt has to go together exactly as laid out.  I found I really needed a photo in front of me even after taking one block at a time off the design wall. So even with all these precautions, … Continue reading →

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Quilts as puzzles

Posted on October 31, 2013 by quiltfever

Recently I was sharing my hobbies with a new acquaintance and he commented on how similar quilting is to jigsaw puzzles–both favorites of mine.  I had to agree since I had recently finished this fractured quilt and found it quite … Continue reading →

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12 x 12 catch up

Posted on September 18, 2013 by quiltfever

I am caught up for our September theme (doors)!  Man, does that feel good.  I missed the last two meetings so I procrastinated making the quilts.  My Season theme idea is not my favorite but I did try two new … Continue reading →

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Radiant nine-patch

Posted on September 3, 2013 by quiltfever

For the first time ever, I am going take some quilts to the “sale room” at QuiltFest 2013 and I realize I never posted about this quilt (which is on my sell list).  Last year when I was trying to … Continue reading →

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Back at the machine and loving it

Posted on August 16, 2013 by quiltfever

I recently saw a quilt on Lisa’s Red Headed Mermaid blog that got my juices flowing.  I printed one of the photos and started playing.  Had to have a few tips from her along the way but here is how … Continue reading →

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Now what was I doing?

Posted on July 9, 2013 by quiltfever

I have not been quilting… or blogging… or even reading the blogs I follow.  My apologies for the absence of comments where I usually leave them.  I have just been spending my spare time doing other things–exploring the wonderful parks … Continue reading →

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Some finishes

Posted on April 3, 2013 by quiltfever

Four bindings finished and quilts laundered.  Woohoo!  Tumbler on the left started with over-cuts from Mourning Jules but what a different look.  I am naming this quilt “The Importance of Yellow!”  Tumbler on the right just made from scraps I … Continue reading →

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Gifting

Posted on March 22, 2013 by quiltfever

My mom’s friend Gina recently lost her mother and generously gave me three large plastic tubs of her mom’s fabric.  There was lots of cotton so my mom and I decided we should make a special quilt for Gina in … Continue reading →

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