These are the little quilts I sent to Eniko, my partner in the Romanian Swap. Two placemats and a table runner. Eniko doesn't sew and she was happy to see these little quilts. This folded star was a little "Thank you" for Kriszta for the wonders she sent me in the swap. I am crazy about folded stars. I could sew this patterns over and over again... and I would not be bored... … [Read more...]
Christmas whishes
I have already received Christmas presents. Last week my friend Teodora send me this little drawstring bag. I love it ! The front panel is made in a mysterious technique for me. I know just she used glue and a paper napkin.Thank you, Teodora ! It's on my desk now ! Speaking of Christmas, do you want that Santa bring you something extravagant for quilting ?My extravagance would be this: the entire … [Read more...]
Fun with stripes- Quilt Tutorial
Let's have fun creating intricate blocks with stripes! Do you hesitate to buy striped fabric because you don't know what to use it for? Well, buy some and I will show you a few easy ways to create lovely blocks with minimum effort. Lately, I have played a little more with such fabrics and I love them. The fabric I used for this tutorial is a heavy cotton canvas from … [Read more...]
Gifts to warm…
my hands...and my feet...They warm my heart, too, because were made for my birthday by my friend Teodora !Thank you, Teodora !She also sent me this Amy Butler book (in German ). Pepe is happy, too ! Teodora's birthday was just a few days after mine, you can see my present for her. … [Read more...]
The second UFO
My intention was to make this quilt for Alexa's sixth anniversary, but it did not came out the way I wanted... Too much green for a little girl that loves pink:( I don't like it... I have to order new fabrics for my stash and make another quilt for her. Now I have 30 blocks and no desire to piece them together ! Edited to add: Thank you all for the great suggestions ! Unfortunately, I … [Read more...]
Two bad ideas in three days
In the last three days I worked so hard, I made a lot of blocks but I don't know if I will ever piece them in a quilt...This is the first UFO.I wanted to make a lap quilt for a special little girl. I searched my stash and saw that I have only a few small pieces of cute fabrics, suitable for baby quilts.In a big hurry, I started to cut and piece the blocks...The blocks measure 12" but the final … [Read more...]
Large tote bag
I modified again the pattern I used for my latest bags and I made a large bag for my sister-in-law. She likes it ! This is just the first try...for the next ones I think I will make some other changes... … [Read more...]
Your shadow trapunto quilts
A few days ago I received a message that filled my heart with happiness !Patti bought my shadow trapunto e-book just three weeks ago and she already finished her first attempt !Here is, a WONDERFUL 19" x 19" piece ! I was so excited when I saw these pictures ! After I admired her work, I read her message:"It was loads of fun to do...I need to go shopping for MORE organza! I have lots of ideas that … [Read more...]
Just for fun
I think that my name, Geta, is strange for most of the visitors of my blog.A few persons asked me how to pronounce it.A lot of people call me "Greta", I don't mind, but it is funny for me because "Greta" sounds very differently from "Geta".I am a very shy person, you will see below one of my quilts instead of my face :)In case you are wondering what the translation for "cadouri-din-inima" is ( … [Read more...]
Shadow Trapunto Christmas Quilts
This is my collection of Christmas quilts. I used these designs to make shadow trapunto quilts ( because this is my passion), but they could be used for other quilting techniques, too. I tried to make quick and easy designs. This piece could be stitched in one day... I made this in less than one day... I love postcards ! The same magic of shadow trapunto in a little piece that can be made … [Read more...]
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