Re:Ruth\'s scrap quilt block

• Re:Ruth\'s scrap quilt block - 2008-01-12 10:17:00-05
  Love the block.
  

Re:Ruth\'s scrap quilt block

• Re:Ruth\'s scrap quilt block - 2008-01-12 10:04:02-05
  Diane I like the block
  Sue
  

Re:Bunny wall hanging

• Re:Bunny wall hanging - 2008-01-12 08:27:56-05
  Very cute, his cheeks use a little blush.
  

Ruth\'s scrap quilt block

• Ruth\'s scrap quilt block - 2008-01-12 10:00:07-05
  This is the quilt block Ruth sent pattern for.
  She knows some of us like to make scrap quilts BOL
  

Re:Bunny wall hanging

• Re:Bunny wall hanging - 2008-01-12 00:35:42-05
  Hi Diane,
  what a cute bunny - love it and the other one too......she
  

Re:\"Vermont Dreamscape\" finished

• Re:\"Vermont Dreamscape\" finished - 2008-01-11 08:59:24-05
  Lovely Kathy! Lots of hard work but obviously a labour of love. Turned put fantastic !
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-10 19:54:31-05
  Love your postcard Marilyn.
  Cheers Jean
  

Re:B-irthday Postcard

• Re:B-irthday Postcard - 2008-01-10 19:39:01-05
  Diane love the poscard, I am a sunbonnet sue fan.
  Cheers Jean
  

Re:B-irthday Postcard

• Re:B-irthday Postcard - 2008-01-10 13:34:26-05
  Hi Diane,
  
  You B-Day Postcard is simply wonderful.
  
  You do great things.
  
  HUGS
  Helena
  
  

Re:\"Vermont Dreamscape\" finished

• Re:\"Vermont Dreamscape\" finished - 2008-01-10 13:31:00-05
  Wow Kathy,
  Wbat a great quilt.
  LOL
  Helena
  

Re:Log Cabin Blocks

• Re:Log Cabin Blocks - 2008-01-10 09:40:04-05
  I put them away and I will get them out tomorrow. My husband will be home and I am going to have him help me with a display plan that I can place in the corner where the to wall colors join. Thank you for the suggestion. Debra
  

Re:Log Cabin Blocks

• Re:Log Cabin Blocks - 2008-01-10 04:28:13-05
  My issue is we have changed house colors to a latta/taupe color main wall, and a wild current/cranberry accent walls, so I am unsure about the color sellections or as it has been suggested try to use what I have and colors to go with the walls.Hum.
  

Re:Log Cabin Blocks

• Re:Log Cabin Blocks - 2008-01-10 05:59:34-05
  They look great to me, but as Chris said walk away and let them rest. Or you could do as I do and just leave them there for a while, until you see what you think you want to change. Sometimes it will take me a day or two, others just a few hours. I like to live with them for a little before I decide if I like them or not. Some times it just grows on me and I realize it was good all along.
  Tennye
  

Re:Log Cabin Blocks

• Re:Log Cabin Blocks - 2008-01-10 04:36:09-05
  You can always create a border that will be the final blending with the walls etc. The more colours in the top, the easier to blend everything together in my opinion. Pat
  

Re:\"Vermont Dreamscape\" finished

• Re:\"Vermont Dreamscape\" finished - 2008-01-10 03:12:13-05
  Pretty cool, your work is beautiful.
  Debra
  

Creative Quilting - Yes I am still here :-)

Log Cabin Blocks

• Log Cabin Blocks - 2008-01-09 11:43:16-05
  Thank you all for the encouragement to continue making blocks and the suggestion on viewing. All of you are great, wonderful people.
  Debra.
  

Re:B-irthday Postcard

• Re:B-irthday Postcard - 2008-01-09 11:38:42-05
  Very cute, what an inspira†ion for me to start making cards.
  Debra
  

Re:Log Cabin Blocks

• Re:Log Cabin Blocks - 2008-01-09 09:57:10-05
  Keep making Blocks, and placing them, walk away, come back, a fresh look will appear to please your eyes.
  
  this is very true! Make the blocks and arrange them then walk out of the room, for a couple of hours. (no peeking!) Then when you come back sometimes you see things differently. It is best to view you quilt from afar. So don't stand so close to it, and your perspective will change as well. Keep up the good work. Looking forward to seeing more blocks!
  

Re:Log Cabin Blocks

• Re:Log Cabin Blocks - 2008-01-09 08:59:44-05
  Hi Diane, love our Log Cabin Blocks, to me the dark centres when joined together will give a focal point.
  Can I come to play block moving.
  Keep making Blocks, and placing them, walk away, come back, a fresh look will appear to please your eyes.
  Jo
  

Re:B-irthday Postcard

• Re:B-irthday Postcard - 2008-01-09 08:45:13-05
  Diane your card is adorable. Who could resist
  Sun Bonnet Sue. Love it to bits.
  My mind boggles, you ladies are so talented, pulling
  me along into 21 century, fast lane of quilting projects.
  Jo
  

Re:B-irthday Postcard

• Re:B-irthday Postcard - 2008-01-09 07:44:19-05
  Hi Diane,
  I Love the birthday postcard, and Chris i can see a whole new swap coming up too.
  

Re:\"Vermont Dreamscape\" finished

• Re:\"Vermont Dreamscape\" finished - 2008-01-09 05:14:23-05
  oooooohhhhhhhhhh kathy, beautifullllllllllllll,,,,,,,
  

Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt

• Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt - 2008-01-09 05:06:21-05
  wow threads, your quilt is beautiful. how did you get the lower corners done. tia sarah
  

Re:B-irthday Postcard

• Re:B-irthday Postcard - 2008-01-09 01:54:37-05
  Too cute! Postcards are so much fun to make and send! (And of course to receive is a joy too!) I see a whole new swap coming up.
  
  Not that I have the time to organize this, but wouldn't it be fun to send postcards to each other here at creative quilting?
  
  If someone were interested in organizing the names and address of those interested in a postcard swap we could start our own collections of these little treasures!
  

Re:B-irthday Postcard

• Re:B-irthday Postcard - 2008-01-09 00:55:09-05
  Diane,
  I agree with everyone this is just adorable and I picture you making many more!
  Suzy
  

Re:Log Cabin Blocks

• Re:Log Cabin Blocks - 2008-01-09 01:49:01-05
  yippee you finally got the picture in! The blocks look great. Why do you feel you need to change any of them?
  

Re:B-irthday Postcard

• Re:B-irthday Postcard - 2008-01-08 17:03:13-05
  Simply Adorable !!! I love it !!!!!!
  Cheers
  Ruth
  

Re:B-irthday Postcard

• Re:B-irthday Postcard - 2008-01-08 17:38:13-05
  size=4]Cute, cute cute!!!![/[/size]color]
  
  ]I have a birthday in February,
  Diane this is really lovely
  AnnaPost edited by: usannda, at: 2008/01/08 23:53
  

Re:B-irthday Postcard

• Re:B-irthday Postcard - 2008-01-08 17:37:47-05
  Diane this is so cute. You are on a roll now. Postcards will be produced by the dozens. Your sister in law will get a lovely surprise.
  
  MarilynPost edited by: MarilynD, at: 2008/01/08 23:51
  

Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt

• Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt - 2008-01-08 16:09:42-05
  Anna Diane, Wow!! Fantastic, Not a quick job either of those quilts, I guess I am a bit of a Speedy Gonzales and when I get the notion to make something I want to do it Now. So no time consuming quilts for me.
  But change of plans I am going to sit down right now and cut all my scraps into 2 1/2 squares, I saw a quilt in a magazine this afternoon and I am off to have a go at it. Might have to get some more scraps though?? I have cut up all the scraps from the christmas fabrics into 2 squares ready for something later in the year. I read somewhere to cut up your scraps and pack them into sealed plastic bags in sizes and you will use them more than if you put them in a box, my box is now a basket and a box, overflowing, I was saving them for applique, but still too many. Going to go now and start cutting up.
  

B-irthday Postcard

• B-irthday Postcard - 2008-01-08 16:20:40-05
  Hi girls -just wanted to share this is my second ever postcard....... made it for my sister-in-laws Birthday.
  

Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt

• Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt - 2008-01-08 14:36:40-05
  This is wonderful. You are so hood. Debra
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-08 12:25:10-05
  Wow Such talents from everyone! looks like diane will have to give lessons in crazy and marilyn you in water colour pencils.
  

Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt

• Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt - 2008-01-08 12:19:11-05
  look out diane you will be getting sued by all the fabric shope because they will all be going broke while everyone uses up their scraps. LOL . What a beautiful quilt ! As with everything you touch you did a magnificent job.
  keep on Quilting Ruth
  

Re:Log Cabin Blocks

• Re:Log Cabin Blocks - 2008-01-08 11:34:57-05
  This has been a challenge, I want everything to match. I do no† like the row, need to change the second block.
  

Re:A Scrappy quilt Im working on try #3

• Re:A Scrappy quilt Im working on try #3 - 2008-01-08 11:43:09-05
  Hi Anna,
  
  Quilt looks good. Like the idea of the black frames for the blocks. Maybe using one of the block colours for the border will finish it off.
  
  Helena
  

Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt

• Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt - 2008-01-08 11:47:12-05
  Diane,
  
  What a fabulous quilt. I just love it. You did an absolutely fantastic job.
  
  LOL
  Helena
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-08 11:34:59-05
  Marilyn, your postcard is really great. I like the idea of using pencils with paintbrush/water technique. When I get back home I shall look into it further, and ask more questions on the forum.
  
  Helena
  

Re:Log Cabin Blocks

• Re:Log Cabin Blocks - 2008-01-08 11:29:16-05
  Hi Debi,
  your Log Cabin Blocks are coming together.
  
  Great
  Helena
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-08 09:37:43-05
  Yes, those pencils. I coloured the mountains, bridge, land and sea, then went over it very carefully with the paintbrush with water and a drop of fabric medium (though it does seem to set permanently without the medium anyway by setting with the heat of the iron). Just have to do it slowly so it doesnt get too wet and the colours run. An iron close by is helpful for if it seems to be getting too wet.
  Chris they are a set of what looks like coloured pencils with a paint brush in. Just called watercolour pencils, and put out by the usual suppliers of coloured pencils - in Aust they are Faber-Castel, Derwent, Mont Marte etc. Dont know if US has those brands?
  Marilyn
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-08 08:56:57-05
  Marilyn, Fantastic, really lovely, what a great idea. An artist, were the watercolour pencils the ones where you colour in and then go over with a brush in clean water and the pencil dissolves sort of into paint?
  I am thinking of making some postcards to sell at the hospital for Valentines Day, you all give me good ideas too. Joyce
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-08 01:50:09-05
  Nice work on the postcard. It looks like a painting. You did a very nice job with it. What are watercolor pencils? how do they work? Are they permanent on the fabric?
  

Re:A Scrappy quilt Im working on try #3

• Re:A Scrappy quilt Im working on try #3 - 2008-01-08 07:32:07-05
  Anna
  
  Like your quilt..... as quilters we sure find ways of using left over fabric.... Nothing goes to waste.
  
  I too like the idea of you using black between the squares.... I have found that by using black it help the colors pop.
  
  Happy Scrap quilting..... I too am working on my 3 scrap quilt.
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-08 07:18:31-05
  Marilyn
  
  I like your postcard and I am sure Michelle and Simon will too.
  Guess I have become hooked the these little cards - planning on making several to send to friends and relatives....
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-07 19:30:04-05
  Here is my postcard.
  It features Pumicestone Passage which separates Bribie Island from the mainland, the bridge connecting us to the mainland, and the Glasshouse Mountains in the background. They are on the mainland but can be seen from the Island. I used watercolour pencils to colour the features, then embroidered the outlines. And appliqued the sails on the boat.
  Marilyn Post edited by: MarilynD, at: 2008/01/08 01:32
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-07 10:55:06-05
  Thanks Kathy.
  

Re:A Scrappy quilt Im working on try #3

• Re:A Scrappy quilt Im working on try #3 - 2008-01-07 11:00:56-05
  I like that idea to. If she likes fall colours then even a dark brown for the sashing then strips of scraps like in Diane's would look good. Or you could do prairie points, all different colours after a little wider plain border. They are fun.
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-07 11:11:14-05
  Oh yes, I forgot to compliment your wonderful postcard. Mine was not very unique but at least I sent one. I just sewed some Toronto Maple Leaf fabric to a card, and included a postcard of the raffle quilt from our quilt show last year.
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-07 11:08:46-05
  Chris, the flyer I have doesn't really say. We are staying at the Doubletree hotel in Chicago so it can't be far. We are shopping the magnificent mile and chicago quilt stores. It is a dream come true. Was my wish for my 60th birthday, but is a little late by a year and a half, but that's ok. It is exciting. Are you going? We can meet, it would be fun. We re there on April 10th and 11th, thurs and fri.
  

Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt

• Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt - 2008-01-07 10:54:09-05
  Absolutely beautiful! I must get busy, I have enough scraps to make at least 5.
  

Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt

• Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt - 2008-01-07 06:51:45-05
  Hi Diane and Anna,
  I love your scrap quilts.I must have ago at one of these.
  Sue
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-07 02:36:57-05
  Chris, nice post card. I haven't started one yet.
  

Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt

• Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt - 2008-01-07 02:34:43-05
  Wow, is all I can say! You did a fantastic job with this quilt. I love the way you used different designs is each section. That adds some real interest to the quilt. Sometimes scrappy quilts look a bit busy, but this pattern gives you places of interest with the different style of blocks.
  
  I love it. Makes me want to go and use up some of my large bags of scraps!
  

Re:A Scrappy quilt Im working on try #3

• Re:A Scrappy quilt Im working on try #3 - 2008-01-07 03:33:42-05
  Chris' idea is very good. Black would look very good. If you prefer, navy blue or a dark green could work as well; I have used both. Strips like Anna's would frame it.
  

Re:A Scrappy quilt Im working on try #3

• Re:A Scrappy quilt Im working on try #3 - 2008-01-07 02:47:59-05
  Anna,
  
  Just a thought here for your borders. I like the black you have separating the blocks, so add a narrow black border then piece together your scraps for the final border. Which would tie it together with the center.
  

Re:Reversible Quiltting

• Re:Reversible Quiltting - 2008-01-07 02:41:55-05
  Thanks for the link, it looks very intriguing. May need to add this to the library of books for future quilt projects. (I don't know what I like to collect more fabric or books! ) ok we know it is fabric, but my book collection is running a close second here.
  

Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt

• Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt - 2008-01-06 23:27:59-05
  Diane,
  This turned out so well! Will be be even more beautiful after it's quilted. You did a wonderful job
  
  Suzy
  

Re:A Scrappy quilt Im working on try #3

• Re:A Scrappy quilt Im working on try #3 - 2008-01-06 23:54:29-05
  I have to agree with Suzy. Seeing yours Anna and Diane's both in one day makes me want to get started on one now too.
  Another project - oh no. But what fun.
  Marilyn
  

Re:A Scrappy quilt Im working on try #3

• Re:A Scrappy quilt Im working on try #3 - 2008-01-06 23:34:00-05
  Anna,
  Love your scrappy quilt! Know your daughter will treasure it always.
  Guess you'll have to try another one without your girl seeing it Thanks for sharing. Thanks you you Diane maybe I'll try one.
  ,
  Suzy
  

Re:A Scrappy quilt Im working on try #3

• Re:A Scrappy quilt Im working on try #3 - 2008-01-06 19:08:53-05
  uploading of pictures is an issue for me this week I guess. I must be rusty. Will have to get quilting so I can post more pictures and learn how again! Post edited by: usannda, at: 2008/01/07 01:11
  

A Scrappy quilt Im working on

• A Scrappy quilt Im working on - 2008-01-06 19:04:43-05
  One more project I got some time to work on this holiday is a scrappy quilt I took a series of workshops on last year with my quilting group. I made the mistake of showing it to my daughter in November and she staked a claim to it. Then of course because it was for my only daughter I went out and bought some fabric to make it even more the colors she loves. (Fall)
  So instead of using up a ton of scraps I have strips of fat quarters coming out my ears. HELP!
  
  Im showing it not finished because soon I will be asking for help in deciding on borders. It will be 2 more blocks wide so 5x5 and then borders. It should fit a queen size bed with room for bed hogging hubby to share. You can see a pile of squares on the floor under the quilt. (I have to get a bigger planning wall sheet!
  
  Post edited by: usannda, at: 2008/01/07 01:05Post edited by: usannda, at: 2008/01/07 01:12
  

Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt

• Re:Ultimate Scrap Quilt - 2008-01-06 18:58:53-05
  Diane it is more beautiful than the first time I saw a picture of it. It looks fantastic on your bed. You must be very proud. I cant wait to see it quilted.
  Its funny because I came on to show off a picture of a scrappy quilt that Im making for my daughter and here you are showing off yours. Great minds think alike
  Hugs for a job well done. Wow yours has a ton of little pieces.
  

Ultimate Scrap Quilt

• Ultimate Scrap Quilt - 2008-01-06 16:09:54-05
  Sorry about the double post.
  
  This is my Ultimate Scrap Quilt --- it isn't quilted yet but I am so happy the way it turned out I just wanted to share.
  

ultimate scrap quilt

• ultimate scrap quilt - 2008-01-06 15:56:59-05
  Just finished this quilt top it is called the Ultimate Scrap Quilt.... it isn't quilted yet but I just wanted to share it with you.... I am very happy the way it turned out.... hope you like it
  

Re:Here is the first quilt I ever made

• Re:Here is the first quilt I ever made - 2008-01-06 13:52:53-05
  Hi Penny
  
  I am so glad you havd deside to join us at Creative Quilting.
  
  I love the quilt you did and the colors are wonderful.
  
  Your son and his wife I am sure will treasure it for life. What a wonderful gift.
  

Re:Here is the first quilt I ever made

• Re:Here is the first quilt I ever made - 2008-01-06 11:52:40-05
  Hi Penny,
  
  What a lovely quilt. You certainly must be proud of it. I'm new to quilting too and really love being a member of Creative Quilting. Every one that I have met have been so helpful and friendly. It's like having a whole new family.
  
  Helena from Niagara Falls, Canada
  

Re:Bunny wall hanging

• Re:Bunny wall hanging - 2008-01-06 11:46:42-05
  Hi Diane,
  
  When I made knitted bunnies, I used my pink blush by dabbing it on with my blush brush - worked great.
  
  LOL
  Helena
  

Re:Aussie Holidays/Weekends

• Re:Aussie Holidays/Weekends - 2008-01-06 11:41:43-05
  Joyce,
  
  What a fabulous wallhanging - I just love it -
  
  I now have a great idea for my Hubby's Big Green Egg BBQ - I will make him a wallhanging for his B-Day in August and will post same once completed.
  
  LOL
  Helena
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-06 11:20:42-05
  Chris, do you live in Chicago. I am very excited as I am joining a bus tour to the Chicago Quilt Show April 8 to 13th. 50 Quilters on a bus together for a 5 day trip!!!
  2 days in Shipshiwana, 2 1/2 days in Chicago, lots of shopping. Can't wait, saving money hard but will be needed for all the treasures I will find.
  Pat.
  

Re:Aussie Holidays/Weekends

• Re:Aussie Holidays/Weekends - 2008-01-06 10:54:13-05
  Joyce, great wallhanging. Taking it camping with you?
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-06 09:31:46-05
  Amazing. Girls you are so talented, from a tiny seed I planted for a printed Post Card, to celebrate 1st Birthday, I really had no idea quilted cards could be sent through mail.
  I now know if I plant a quilting seed, you girls will help it grow.
  Look forward to hearing Michelle Simon are receiving them.
  LOL to Net quilting friends.
  Jo
  

Re:Aussie Holidays/Weekends

• Re:Aussie Holidays/Weekends - 2008-01-06 09:14:45-05
  Hey stop the world, Joyce has seen quilting
  wall hanging, has to be made NOW
  Love it Joyce, a happy smillie hanging.
  Brighten a winters day in grey U.K
  LOL Jo
  

Aussie Holidays/Weekends

• Aussie Holidays/Weekends - 2008-01-06 08:30:33-05
  You know how sometimes you get a new magazine and something just tickles your fancy, well that happened to me, the new Patchwork and Stitiches magazine had this wallhanging in it, that I liked, but so did my husband so had to make it!! Put a stop to everything else and got on with it. It is great with Australia Day coming up at the end of the month.
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-06 07:27:57-05
  Hi ALL,
  Ilove all the postcards
  Sue
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-06 05:00:57-05
  Hi Girls
  Been looking at all the wonderful postcards They are all wonderful and such a verity....
  
  Have to do a birthday one for my sister-in-law and you all have given my so many ideas.
  
  I do hope Michelle and Simon will post all the cards they have gotten from us.
  
  Diane
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-06 03:48:54-05
  I did not get a good picture of the back. This is the message I printed.
  
  Happy Birthday Creative Quilting
  
  You should be very proud of this accomplishment.
  So many people have been able to connect with one another. To share knowledge, to learn, to comfort, and to grow as quilters and individuals.
  
  THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-06 03:37:56-05
  Here is my postcard.
  
  I took a picture of the Chicago skyline, and combined it with another picture of party balloons. Then I added the text and came up with this photo to print on the fabric for my postcard. I then took fabric markers to add some color on the happy Birthday part of the balloon.
  
  Post edited by: QuiltingAndSewMuchMore, at: 2008/01/06 09:38Post edited by: QuiltingAndSewMuchMore, at: 2008/01/06 09:40
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-06 02:13:15-05
  Anna,
  Way to go this is really great!!!
  
  Suzy
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-05 21:09:29-05
  back try #2
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-05 20:37:40-05
  Well I finally found the time to make a postcard for Michelle. Im sad I couldnt get it to Simon and Michelle by the actual birthday. I said I was going to get it done before my holiday was over and I did even if I did have to stay up until after 1am to do it. So here it is. It turned out really nice. This is the front. I will post again with the back.Post edited by: usannda, at: 2008/01/06 03:06
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-05 21:08:31-05
  Front, try #2
  

Re:POSTCARDS

• Re:POSTCARDS - 2008-01-05 20:39:10-05
  Here is the back, It is really hard to write on the quilted fabric. I wish I had printed it off instead. Oh well, live and learnPost edited by: usannda, at: 2008/01/06 03:04