- Re:POSTCARDS - 2007-12-22 13:48:03-05
Merry Christmas Joy,
What a lovely idea for a postcard. Your daughter is delightful. Thank you for sharing.
Helena
Saturday, December 22, 2007
Re:POSTCARDS
Re:POSTCARDS
- Re:POSTCARDS - 2007-12-22 13:47:59-05
Merry Christmas Joy,
What a lovely idea for a postcard. Your daughter is delightful. Thank you for sharing.
Helena
Re:My Christmas cards, the newest ones
- Re:My Christmas cards, the newest ones - 2007-12-22 12:39:25-05
Anna,
I love these! You really have me hooked, so far I've only tried the Iris folding. But I know I'll continue.
Merry Christmas to all and all a good night!
Suzy
Re:My Christmas cards
- Re:My Christmas cards - 2007-12-22 06:56:31-05
Suzy, fabric scraps. Wow, I will have to try that. It sounds lovely. Good for you to come up with that creative version.
Hugs, Anna
Re:My Christmas cards, the newest ones
- Re:My Christmas cards, the newest ones - 2007-12-22 06:32:27-05
I found some new embossing plates yesterday on a shopping trip. I love them!! They make the background papers so much more professional looking, dont you think?
Merry Christmas Friends, Pretend one of these is specially made for you.
Hugs, Anna
Re:christmas sewing
- Re:christmas sewing - 2007-12-22 06:43:01-05
It is so lovely to come and look at what everyone else has been doing.
Joy, I think the idea to cover the brick was inspired!! I will have to do that before next spring. We generally just stick a shoe behind the door to control how open it is. Not very pretty.
Sue, the stocking make me want an embroidery machine even more. You do such a fantastic job finishing everything off. It will be a long while before I can achieve such perfect results.
Marilyn, the wall hangings and quilt are great. If they are being gifted, can I put my name in?
I just love everything.
Good work all
Hugs Anna
Re:POSTCARDS
- Re:POSTCARDS - 2007-12-22 04:56:21-05
Really nice design, Joyce! You are one talented lady! I need to sit down and spend some time with my Janome 11000 and learn how to stitch with it. Woe is me! Not enough time in a day!
BJ
Re:christmas sewing
- Re:christmas sewing - 2007-12-22 04:53:56-05
Both projects are very nice, Joy! Good work! You give me inspiration!
BJ
Re:christmas sewing
- Re:christmas sewing - 2007-12-22 01:01:12-05
Wow all these exciting Christmas Projects, thank you all for sharing ladies.
Joy when Father Christmas goes on his 12 months holiday, you will need another door stop, I have a Goose Patt, which you could fill with sand. I sit mine in a low basket, heavy weight in bottom, fabric or straw for HER to sit on, wearing a Bonnet, still waiting for the Golden Egg.
Just know you will get other ideas for door stops.
Definitely going to join next Christmas fabric Noodle Shuffle.
Jo
Re:POSTCARDS
- Re:POSTCARDS - 2007-12-21 14:17:02-05
Joy,
Your post card is darling! Love that it is your daughter in the photoGreat job!
Suzyq
Friday, December 21, 2007
Re:POSTCARDS
- Re:POSTCARDS - 2007-12-21 08:39:05-05
I love it.
What a wonderful collection Michelle Simon will
have. Blend of quilted and printed to add artistic touch.
LOl Jo
Re:POSTCARDS
- Re:POSTCARDS - 2007-12-21 08:27:53-05
Well I got a postcard made, but I cheated, scanned a photo taken last year from the local paper. My daughter Penelope volunteers as a 'Historical Interpretor' at the local tourist attraction and they have a gourmet picnic in Oct/Nov. There were only postcards of Melbourne in the shops. Hope they like it.
Joy
Re:christmas sewing
- Re:christmas sewing - 2007-12-21 06:48:22-05
Hi Sue.
Love the stockings - very christmassy...........she
Re:christmas sewing
- Re:christmas sewing - 2007-12-21 06:45:22-05
Hi Marilyn.....
Love the wall hangings - very pretty - i like the noel as it looks more classical.........she
Re:christmas sewing
- Re:christmas sewing - 2007-12-21 04:19:44-05
Hi Marilyn,
ALL very beautiful,love the choice of fabric.
Sue
Re:christmas sewing
- Re:christmas sewing - 2007-12-21 03:12:36-05
Marilyn,
Wow, you have been busy and they are all so wonderful. I really like the Noel. My grandmother made me a odd wall hanging many years ago with Noel on it and somehow in the last few years it has disappeared. It would be nice if I made one to replace it with, if we can't find the one she made.
Tennye
Re:Christmas Projects
- Re:Christmas Projects - 2007-12-21 03:02:04-05
What a great wall ornament. How lovely to have friends sharing things such as this. I have challenged my group to a block swap, in 2008. We will discuss it at the first meeting in Jan.
Tennye
Re:Christmas Projects
- Re:Christmas Projects - 2007-12-21 01:19:52-05
That is really beautiful. I love it. Isn't it wonderful to have talented friends with similar interests? Such as this group in CQ
Re:christmas sewing
- Re:christmas sewing - 2007-12-21 01:17:23-05
Marilyn , how lovely. You guys really inspire me to try something more. Maybe next year? Pat
Re:christmas sewing
- Re:christmas sewing - 2007-12-21 00:01:39-05
Marilyn
As usual WOWLove your choice of material in each of them! Very Beautiful
Thanks for sharing.
Suzy
Re:christmas sewing
- Re:christmas sewing - 2007-12-20 22:09:17-05
Oops colours not so good in that last one. Here is another done by paper piecing method.
Re:christmas sewing
- Re:christmas sewing - 2007-12-20 22:14:52-05
Didnt intend them to be so large.
In the last one the pics were printed off the grain so that was a challenge. They show a bit crooked but her little boys wont notice I am sure.
Marilyn
Re:Christmas Projects
- Re:Christmas Projects - 2007-12-20 22:41:22-05
Here is the Christmas decoration I received from my buddy in the swap at my Quilting group. (the swap that I made the heart decoration for)
Re:christmas sewing
- Re:christmas sewing - 2007-12-20 22:11:53-05
My daughter bought these little fabric pictures a few years ago to do something with for her. Finally used them this year.Post edited by: MarilynD, at: 2007/12/21 04:16
Thursday, December 20, 2007
Re:my little wallhanging
- Re:my little wallhanging - 2007-12-20 06:46:05-05
Hi Anna.
This is just lovely. would like it in my house too. well done....
Re:my little wallhanging
- Re:my little wallhanging - 2007-12-20 05:04:08-05
Very nice Anna. Panels are great when there isn't time for a pieced project. They are a good place to practice different techneques, also, and have a usable piece when finished.
Kathy
Wednesday, December 19, 2007
Re:my little wallhanging
- Re:my little wallhanging - 2007-12-19 00:06:55-05
WOW you made it up so quickly. It is lovely.
Hope you had a good meeting and meal.
We are going to miss seeing all these Christmas
projects.
Re:My Christmas cards
- Re:My Christmas cards - 2007-12-18 14:50:09-05
Anna,
Thanks for sharing, they are absolutely gorgeous
suzy
Re:my little wallhanging
- Re:my little wallhanging - 2007-12-18 14:05:40-05
As usual anna well done. You are such a clever lady. merry Xmas
Ruth
Re:my little wallhanging
- Re:my little wallhanging - 2007-12-18 13:44:26-05
Anna,
Love this wall panel
You finished it off so nicely
Suzyq
Tuesday, December 18, 2007
Re:my little wallhanging
- Re:my little wallhanging - 2007-12-18 12:50:31-05
Lovely Wallhanging Anna,
Hope you have a great Christmas dinner with your Quilting group.
Helena
Re:My Christmas cards
- Re:My Christmas cards - 2007-12-18 12:11:54-05
Anna how beautiful! You are multitalented. I love quilting, do the quilting by hand but have no patience for other crafts. Too fiddley for me. I envy you and agree that some of your cards should be thrown into the auction. Since I will be sending to you from now on, I will send extra cash to maybe find a card in my parcel?My birthday is in October if you want to start planning it. (Just kidding). Pat
Re:My Christmas cards
- Re:My Christmas cards - 2007-12-18 08:59:43-05
Anna
Wow - love your cards.
You can come anytime and give lessons.
They are so beautiful. Those receiving your cards are so lucky.
Diane
Re:my little wallhanging
- Re:my little wallhanging - 2007-12-18 08:48:48-05
Anna I love your wall hanging. The snow really does stand out. Awesome.
Marilyn
Re:my little wallhanging
- Re:my little wallhanging - 2007-12-18 07:49:07-05
Very nice, I love the trees, they look so much like they do up north close to my in-laws.
Tennye
Re:My Christmas cards
- Re:My Christmas cards - 2007-12-18 07:46:20-05
Those are all so beautiful, I was so pleased with the ones I made but I am not sure I want to show them now. They are not as exciting as these are for sure.
Tennye
Re:christmas sewing
- Re:christmas sewing - 2007-12-17 21:55:00-05
They are so cute. I think I'll have to start saving for an embroidery machine. Since I've been at CQ you've all opened up another world of sewing. I guess I'll have to live another lifetime to get all the extra things done!!
Joy
Re:My Christmas cards
- Re:My Christmas cards - 2007-12-17 21:51:46-05
Next time they want money for noodle postage can I vote for a card auction. All you ladies are so talented.Anna it's no wonder you haven't had time to sew. I'm so inspired by everything I think I'll have to start getting ready for next Christmas in January, esp with the block swap.
Well done
Joy
Re:My Christmas cards
- Re:My Christmas cards - 2007-12-17 18:45:03-05
Hi Anna,
wow what beautiful cards.I haven't done teabag folding or iris folding but i to do 3D.
Sue
Re:my little wallhanging
- Re:my little wallhanging - 2007-12-17 18:51:08-05
Hi Anna,
Another WOW,what a great wall hanging.
Sue
Re:My Christmas cards
- Re:My Christmas cards - 2007-12-17 16:15:05-05
Wow, I would not have the patience to do those cards, You get an A for those cards. I am still making mine have to finish them and get them posted tomorrow.
my little wallhanging
- my little wallhanging - 2007-12-17 15:54:43-05
I found this panel on ebay. It was a last minute deal. I think it probably cost me a dollar! I bought some other fabric from the same seller and so they tucked in the panel so no extra postage required.
It arrived in the mail on Monday last week. On Tuesday I had it mostly trapunto. On Wednesday I background quilted it. On Thursday I sewed on the binding in time to take it to my quilting groups Christmas dinner.
Hugs, AnnaPost edited by: usannda, at: 2007/12/17 21:58
Re:My Christmas cards
- Re:My Christmas cards - 2007-12-17 15:48:26-05
Teabag paper folded. These are so inexpensive to make and really pretty.
Monday, December 17, 2007
Re:POSTCARDS
- Re:POSTCARDS - 2007-12-17 06:02:05-05
Mine is in mail, but in envelope with postcard from our quilt guild as well. The fabric postcard is pretty sad, but I cannot plan something without following a picture. Hey but I tried and it's Canadian content!!!!
Re:POSTCARDS
- Re:POSTCARDS - 2007-12-17 03:31:29-05
This is a project that has always intimidated me even though I have had the instructions for a long time. Joyce yours is great and it looks just like Texas I have to tell ya. hahahahaha I have to wonder what I should do that is specific to my local community. I will figure it out, if I ever find the time to do it. I still have three quilts to finish before the 29th. So I may have to send my well wishes to Michelle late.
Tennye
Re:POSTCARDS
- Re:POSTCARDS - 2007-12-17 01:55:51-05
If they arrive with the ravages of posting, can only add interest.
LOL Jo
Re:Chrismas Decorations
- Re:Chrismas Decorations - 2007-12-17 01:13:27-05
Thanks for the links they are fabulous!
So, if I start right this very min. do you really think I can finish them and my quilt projects before my time runs out????
I love them, but i think we all need more hrs. in a day OR less hobbies.
Well Anna, have to try this. Will you post your when you can? Would love to see what your working on.
Suzyq
Re:Chrismas Decorations
- Re:Chrismas Decorations - 2007-12-16 18:40:24-05
Hi Suzy, I booted my hubby off the computer finally!
Tea bag paper folding is a form of folding tiny, 1 inch squares of special paper into patterns, then nesting the folded papers together to form medalions.It is fairly easy and there are lots of free downloadable papers and patterns online. Here is a good place to start looking at some stuff. http://dereksteabagtiles.forumsplace.com/urljump.php?url=http://mystudio3d.tripod.com/teabagfold.htm
Iris folding is really cool too. You glue strips of folded paper into a set design inside a cutout window of cardstock. Its very easy too and looks very complicated. I like that! You can see some iris folding here http://www.irisfolding.circleofcrafters.com/
Re:christmas sewing
- Re:christmas sewing - 2007-12-16 16:11:06-05
Joy,
Love your Christmas sewing. Your santa material is very beautiful! Haven't seen that one before. Great idea for covering the brick.
Suzyq
Re:christmas sewing
- Re:christmas sewing - 2007-12-16 16:00:52-05
Hurrah! I've finally cracked it. Make the picture small enough and it works.lets try with the advent calendar
think I might have been a little over zealous, but you get the idea, it's hanging on the heater with the Christmas cards.
JoyPost edited by: Joy of quilting, at: 2007/12/16 22:06
christmas sewing
- christmas sewing - 2007-12-16 15:34:35-05
Thought I'd try and post my Christmas sewing, made the doorstop as I was sick of the brick my husband put there to stop the door slamming, thought I'd make it part of the decorations.Post edited by: Joy of quilting, at: 2007/12/16 21:47
Sunday, December 16, 2007
Re:Chrismas Decorations
- Re:Chrismas Decorations - 2007-12-16 10:17:20-05
Thanks Joyce for sharing your latest table runner. Love it and the colours.
Re:Ruth\'s christmas card
- Re:Ruth\'s christmas card - 2007-12-16 10:05:34-05
Joyce and Sue,
You both make such fantastic cards. Why not get together and set up a business?
I've had such inspiration seeing what you both do. I wish I had taken up quilting sooner. Thanks loads.
Helena
Re:POSTCARDS
- Re:POSTCARDS - 2007-12-16 10:13:12-05
Jo,
Being a horse lover and having owned my own as well as ridden for other's in shows, etc. I fell in love with your picture/postcard. Its amazing what one can do with fabric. Thank you for further inspirations.
LOL and GBH
Helena
Re:Ruth\'s christmas card
- Re:Ruth\'s christmas card - 2007-12-16 09:52:55-05
Joyce,
Your cards are lovely, especially love the summer Santas.
Yes, you and Sue will have to set up a business. Think it would do well.
Suzyq
Re:Ruth\'s christmas card
- Re:Ruth\'s christmas card - 2007-12-16 08:26:28-05
Hi Joyce,
Your christmas cards are great.Shame we can't set up a business.I think they are all beautiful.Joyce i did another 13 today.
SuePost edited by: sue90, at: 2007/12/16 14:28
Re:Ruth\'s christmas card
- Re:Ruth\'s christmas card - 2007-12-16 08:19:37-05
I have finally made some Christmas Cards, I have a set of designs on Summer Santa so did one to show you, I still have lots to go, got to get busy, towels to embroider, stockings to make, I will get to my Christmas sewing soon as these orders are out. Been busy this year.
Re:POSTCARDS
- Re:POSTCARDS - 2007-12-16 07:58:04-05
Jo, your postcard is wonderful, what a great idea it was of yours to do this project, can't wait for them to start to arrive at Michelle and Simons.
Re:POSTCARDS
- Re:POSTCARDS - 2007-12-16 06:41:15-05
Jo,
What a excellent Job you have done of your postcard.I love it.
Sue
Re:POSTCARDS
- Re:POSTCARDS - 2007-12-16 04:58:59-05
Excellent job ladies!
Just to clarify for you all, as there seems to be some questions about whether or not you need to use an envelope. You do not These will mail just like any paper version would. So go ahead and put your stamps on they will arrive just fine!
Just double check you weight, as most of the time it will require more than the standard postcard postage. So the best thing is to have it weighed first, but there is no need to use an envelope for these.
Keep them coming, I am looking forward to seeing all the creations! And I know Michelle and Simon will be thrilled as well! Imagine her mail carrier for the next few weeks.....what an interesting surprise they will have delivering these.
Re:POSTCARDS
- Re:POSTCARDS - 2007-12-16 00:47:38-05
I did it, my first effort of Post Card.
There are numerous White Horses carved into the chalk hillsides of Wiltshire, dating back hundreds of years.
They are land marks can been seen for miles, this one at Westbury is the nearest to where I live.
You will see from top pic, what I have tried to copy.
Off to P O tomorrow, with envelope as back up.
Made with many thanks to Michelle Simon for starting Creative Quilting.
Jo
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