Friday, May 16, 2008
Re:quilt as you go...................
- Re:quilt as you go................... - 2008-05-15 17:50:52-04
Thanks Anna - the two sites you gave are very helpful.
Diane
Thursday, May 15, 2008
Re:quilt as you go...................
- Re:quilt as you go................... - 2008-05-15 06:01:49-04
Hi Diane, sorry it took so long for me to answer this one. Here is the web page I am using for the quilt Im working on right now. I made a few changes to size but basically it is working out perfectly. The second one shows how to make a double sided quilt which I want to try sometime soon.
http://www.quilterscache.com/H/howtoquiltoneatatime.html http://www.hgtv.com/hgtv/shows_qlt/article/0,1805,HGTV_3876_1727368,00.html
Again, sorry I am not around much. Trying to catch up on work, housework, and spending every spare minute at the hospital with my son doesnt leave much more than a minute a day. Whew.... good thing Ive been reasonably good in my life. Imagine if I had been evil!!!!
Hugs, Anna
Tuesday, May 13, 2008
Re:Antique quilt 1919
- Re:Antique quilt 1919 - 2008-05-13 14:00:05-04
The 2 older ones will be secured and not hung or touched. The one of my Mom's and mine will be hung but I believe it is display only, no touching.
Yes I am very fortunate that Mom gave them to me when she did. My one sister would have them in her basement, rotting in the damp, and the other one doesn't value anything, even admits it, so who knows. This is one case where Mom made the right choice for sure as far as I am concerned. No I don't have daughters, but one daughter in law is into art, so would probably value them, but they don't have children (and can't) so I have not decided what I will do. Hard Decision.
Re:Antique quilt 1919
- Re:Antique quilt 1919 - 2008-05-13 10:30:31-04
Treasures, Antique Quilts. I have
a Cot Quilt made in the late 1890's.Red white
diamonds, hand made, by daylight, or candle light.
Antique quilts have many stories to tell.
We make for future generations Girls.
LOL Jo
Re:Antique quilt 1919
- Re:Antique quilt 1919 - 2008-05-13 06:05:50-04
Pat, you are one fortune lady to be keeper of the quilts. So pleased to her they will be display, I would put to not touch on them. They are in very good shape. Now do you have someone to pass them on to, keep them in the family?
Monday, May 12, 2008
Re:quilt as you go...................
- Re:quilt as you go................... - 2008-05-12 14:40:36-04
Diane Did you get my e mails with instructions. ????
Cheers
Ruth
Re:quilt as you go...................
- Re:quilt as you go................... - 2008-05-12 07:57:11-04
Thanks ladies - the info is just what I was looking for.
Will give it a try and let you know how it works for me.
Diane
Re:Antique quilt 1919
- Re:Antique quilt 1919 - 2008-05-12 07:39:52-04
That is incredible Pat, I have a few of the family quilts, but I was promised the left over squares from my great grandmother. However my great aunt didn't find them before she got sick and now her daughter refuses to let me have them even though she will never even take them out of the box they are in. Most likely they are in the attic and ruined, from heat and cold in the Louisiana weather. You are fortunate they were given to you before it came to what happened to me. Enjoy them and it is so cool that you are sharing them with the community.
Tennye
Re:Tea Cosy
- Re:Tea Cosy - 2008-05-12 07:30:33-04
I am sure your friend will love this, I am a coffee person my self but my mom is a tea drinker.
Tennye
Re:quilt as you go...................
- Re:quilt as you go................... - 2008-05-12 07:21:19-04
Diane,
It really is a simple process. You piece your block like you would any block, then you stack the block, batting, and backing. Quilt as desired starting at the center of the block and working out toward the edges. Do not quilt the last inch or inch and half of the outside edge of your block.
Layer your sashing as you layered your block, top batting and backing. To put them together place the block and the sashing right sides together. Fold the backing piece on the sashing back away from the seam area. Trim away some of the batting so it isn't too thick. Sew together in a quarter inch seem. Lay this out flat and take the loose backing and fold it under a quarter inch and blind stitch it in place over the seem covering it completely. Now you may complete the quilting on the block and after you have added the next block you can quilt your sashing as desired.
I hope that is understand able.
Tennye
Re:2 blocks for a shopping bag
- Re:2 blocks for a shopping bag - 2008-05-12 00:06:53-04
Sue they are knockout gorgeous! Have you made the bag yet. Would love to see the finished project.
Re:Tea Cosy
- Re:Tea Cosy - 2008-05-11 18:22:58-04
Very nice Jo. I am a tea drinker and love tea cozy's. This is a really cute one.
I bet your friend will love it!
Hugs, Anna
Re:Tea Cosy
- Re:Tea Cosy - 2008-05-11 16:52:05-04
Very Pretty Jo !!! Job well done. I am sure your friend will appreciate it very much. Cheers
Ruth
Sunday, May 11, 2008
Re:Tea Cosy
- Re:Tea Cosy - 2008-05-11 08:21:28-04
Hi Jo,
What can i say,ateacozy.Love the fabric.It has turned out really nice.
Sue
Re:Tea Cosy
- Re:Tea Cosy - 2008-05-11 03:25:22-04
Jo,
It turned out adorableWhat perfect material for a Tea Cosy! Leave it to you to come up with this great idea.
Suzy
Tea Cosy
- Tea Cosy - 2008-05-11 03:05:08-04
I have just finished this Tea Cosy for a Birthday Pressy, using a F Q, Sue 90 gave me.
Calarice Cliff fabric ceramic pottery design, she was an Art Deco Designer in the 20th Century. Just wish I had a Teapot, it could be worth £600/£800 at Auction.
I have made it for a friend, for first pot of tea in the morning, before she takes 3 doggies for walk, the blue binding is for blue skies, not hot, just blue skies over the downs where she walks.Jo
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