Unfortunately, I don't have a better picture of my new quilt. This one is before adding the borders. The final quilt looks like this diagram. I LOVE it and can't wait to see it quilted. There are 132 x 6'' blocks, in 10 different patterns. The size before borders: 66'' x 72''. With 6'' borders: 78'' x 84''. I know this is a busy time of the year for everyone, but if you need a quilt for … [Read more...]
Geometric Gradation Quilt
I still have 40 blocks to quilt. So today I have to buy a gift! Here is the quilt top. I made this design years ago and I am happy that I finally used it. There are 11 different blocks and 121 blocks arranged into a 11x11 grid. You wouldn't say but it is really easy to cut the pieces for the blocks and to piece them. The blocks measure 6'' and the green squares vary in size from 1/2'' … [Read more...]
My “Soy Amado”
The beginning of this week found me with a stack of four quilt tops waiting for quilting. One of the quilt took me three days (can't wait to show you, I still have to wash it) and the next one three hours! I just needed an "easy" quilt to quilt! I love to quilt but I am really tired of challenges! So this project came just in time! Alison of "Little Island Quilting" is making quilts for … [Read more...]
Simple Patchwork Quilt Finished
I am relieved that I finished this huge quilt (pictures of the top are here; pattern here). The big size (96''x96'') was more a psychological obstacle :) Next time I will not let the big size stress me, the next quilt will be even bigger. The cotton batting was 4'' smaller than the top. I used it; I stretched it just a little and it worked fine. First I quilted the white sashings. With … [Read more...]
Patchwork quilt top done
The top is finally done. 8'' blocks; 12x12 blocks= 144; it's huge: 96'' x 96''. The block is from my Disco Balls pattern. I made this pattern twice, both quilts ( this one and this one ) were made with solids but I wanted to see how the pattern looks made with prints. For almost one week, while I pieced it, I was worried that I wasted my time and my precious … [Read more...]
Quick and easy way to add corner triangles to quilt blocks
I was missing making a patchwork quilt. But I wasn't prepared for 144 blocks! Who makes a king size quilt with 8'' blocks ? But I started it so I have to finish it. Adding these squares on the corners (to make triangle corner) is the only time consuming step. But there is a way to speed up the process. Without drawing a diagonal line on each square or fold the square to make a … [Read more...]
2012 in pictures
I was curious to see how much I worked in 2012, since I did not have to work for a book (the book was released on February). I still love to make bags...in fact, I think I love making bags even more: pretty fabrics, simple shapes, functionality... I have new plans for 2013 bags- and they include lots of pockets. I still love making portfolios like this one below. And other … [Read more...]
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