Two years later, responding to customer demand, they opened a retail quilt shop in center harbor, new hampshire. I bought all the fabrics for this quilt one trip to my favorite local quilt shop, bits n pieces in pelham, nh. I am canadian but spent almost 14 years in the united states ohio, tennessee and michiganbefore settling in the small town of wellesley, ontario. My blog is about my passion for quilting and just a little bit about my life and family. This year, carrie is releasing a new line called dreamer with windham fabrics and, after one peek at the beautiful prints the bees and the feathers, in particular i couldnt wait to get my hands on it. Another entry for bloggers quilt festival for my second entry into the bloggers quilt festival, i thought id like to enter my ella bubbles quilt.
Saving the 9 patch baby quilt is my 3rd in a series challenges to use a cutter quilt. I love this quilt and am excited to be sending it her to kiama for exhibition in australias only modern quilting show. Sep 14, 2016 so i decided to go simple and modern with these gorgeous fabrics for a modern block design. Therefore, the center square of the 9patch should be a 5 inch finished square. Wendys designs are quite unique and combine different mediums,including wool felt, felted wool and textured fabrics. The 2017 new quilt bloggers blog hop is being sponsored by an awesome selection of companies, and we are excited to be partnered with. Top 10 quilting blogs on the internet today quilting. When i decided later to make the quilt larger by adding a custom pieced border, i had to go back to the shop for more of the lightest blue fabric, but i had already bought the last of the bolt of this color. Top 10 quilting blogs on the internet today quilting websites. Click on the button below to download the free patterns.
She embellishes with threads using simple embroidery stitches. Im excited its my turn to share a bit about myself. The double 9 patch quilt is a classic pattern that is made up of 5 ninepatch blocks, sewn together to make a unique block, and is making a comeback in popularity. I surely wish i had been there to meet up with you and kyle and all the wonderful bloggers. Your price is not any different, but a small percentage of the sale will go to supporting my blog. This quilt will go on a wall near my kitchen, and i decided to use a. Shop for all sorts of sewing notions, books, and other fun stuff at. I was so very lucky to be able to have wendy williams come from sydney and teach in my shop. This year we are having a block of the month quiltalong.
Each group or member makes a charity quilt of a certain size to enter in the quiltcon exhibition. Bloggers quilt festivaland pattern jos country junction. A year ago i didnt know about link parties, bloglovin, or really how to participate in the online community. The quilt tree invites public to sew kennel quilts, and animals from hitor will be available for.
This blog does accept payments in the form of advertising, sponsorships, and other related paid campaigns or endorsements. So i decided to go simple and modern with these gorgeous fabrics for a modern block design. In a mad moment i opted to free machine the big square blocks, treating each patch with a different pattern and referring back at times to a cushion i had made in a previous life, at a sheena norquay workshop. As part of this riley blake block challenge ive been making 6.
It is like stack n whack but easier because you are using squares. This year we are having a block of the month quilt along. Welcome to my blog, where i ask questions about quilting, life, and everything. Im a part of the better bloggers hive with beth from cooking up quilts as our hive mama. Jewel toned batiks for a 16 patch quilt now ready to slice and create blocks. Therefore, the center square of the 9 patch should be a 5 inch finished square. Welcome to week 3 of the 2017 new quilt bloggers blog hop. Patriotic quilting and sewing projects diary of a quilter a quilt blog. I think i definitely need to add this to my todo list.
The quilt was started in january 2001 and finished in september 2007. I made a lot of new friends and learned a lot, so i rejoined this year. With rst, sew the last stacked block to the hst block. Wonderful, a proud mom to 2 sons and their lovely spouses, and ive been blessed with 3 beautiful grandchildren who call me nana. Bloggers, accuquilt, cover stitch and sewing machine. Finally done entered into the bloggers quilt festival may 2015, category home machine quilted.
Jun 20, 2016 howdy yall, and welcome to the week 2 roundup of the 2016 new quilt bloggers blog hop. New quilt bloggers blog hop 2017 quilting with vivian and. Many of us can say the same as this pattern has been the foundation for many quilters for generations. Thank you tish for being one of the hosts for this. See more ideas about quilts, quilt patterns and quilting designs. Oct 17, 2009 have you seen the gorgeous 4 patch possie quilts made using only three fabrics. I would love to use some of my quilt blocks to make my own quilt. The fabric for the blocks consists of bonnie and camille basics that were provided by the fat quarter shop. Howdy yall, and welcome to the week 2 roundup of the 2016 new quilt bloggers blog hop. Its been so great to learn about all these fabulous new bloggers in the past weeks. My story of quilting is one rooted in stubbornness. Find popular quilting websites and quilting magazines to get free quilt patterns, quilt designs, patchwork quilt patterns, quilt kits, fat quarter quilt patterns, jelly roll quilt patterns, easy quilt patterns, applique patterns, log cabin quilt patterns. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times.
Most of the fabrics in the quilt are red and white dots, with the exception of the asterisk print, which is from my emma and myrtle line. So when natalie reached out to ask if i would participate in a special program to help celebrate the launch of her fabric line for windham fabrics, hand maker, at spring quilt market earlier this year, i was thrilled to say yes. There will be 12 block patterns and i will reveal one or two block designs every month. Whenever carrie bloomston asks me to work with one of her fabric collections, i cant resist. Accidental quilt block tutorial updated beyond sock. Yvonne is a former aerospace engineer turned modern quilter, designer, and technical editor. Adding just a little flair to the heirloom project while still honoring its roots, jenny has created a new twist on an easy classic that is simply stunning. Dec 31, 2018 most of the fabrics in the quilt are red and white dots, with the exception of the asterisk print, which is from my emma and myrtle line. We each need to keep some on hand for bringing stained fabric back from the brink of despair.
The fabric patch welcome, about us, quilting services. Its hard for me to spell color like this since canadians add. Red polka dots were a natural choice for the back, and i used a little bit of red good neighbors fabric for the binding. Heres a snippet of a blooming nine patch quilt i made using a wonderful, easier four patch shortcut taught by judy doenias at the cit. Birmingham, england about blog the cotton patch are the onestop patchwork and quilting supplies. On the design wall, i cut some of the bird batik to see how i like it with the crazy pieced blocks. May, 2018 another year, another new quilt bloggers blog hop.
Apr 08, 2016 new bernina dealer the quilt tree to host best friend sewing event april 17 in nyack, n. I think i became a little obsessed, it isnt perfect, but i like the texture and it wont be looked at by any quilting judges. A quilt that has been so well loved and used and ultimately worn to a frazzle. I hope that a beginning quilter wont feel overwhelmed by the 4 square in a nine patch modern quilt block and a seasoned quilter may want to quickly bust this block out for a fast project. Oct 21, 2017 keepsake quilting has been a leader in the quilting world for over 20 years, and a source for everything a quilter could possibly wish for. Im crazy about applique and patch quilts and hand quilting. I am confused on how the directions say to cut the 9 patch block. This cute pattern gertrude the garden angel is designed by anni downs of hatched and patched, and was bought as a kit recently from poppy patch, here in the. New quilt bloggers blog hop clever chameleon quilting. My hive is called the happy stitching team, and our hive leader is tish of tish n wonderland. A winner has been chosen on our blog giveaway, conrgrats to lisa f, she won a charm pack from kathy schmitzs home fabric collection. However, i could not quilt if my life depended on it. Mar 29, 2020 come on my journey to create the ideal mask.
Using hand painted and hand dyed fabrics to create unique quilts. When i was in junior high i made two throw pillows featuring looney. Dec 07, 2016 im always happy to help a friend out, especially when that friend is as warm, generous, and gracious as natalie barnes of beyond the reef patterns. A quilt that some consider only good to be cut up into smaller pieces and. Thank you tish for being one of the hosts for this wonderful blog hop. The traditional piecing of the quilt makes for gorgeous blocks and quilts of all sizes. We have all been doing behind the scenes work on our blogs to make them even better. See more ideas about patch quilt, nine patch quilt and quilts. Last weeks lineup of the sewcial network participants was fabulous definitely tough acts to follow. September 2015 large lap quilt with lots of intense fmq. Top 40 quilting blogs uk in 2020 quilting websites uk. Keepsake quilting was founded as a quiltingsupply mailorder catalog in 1986. The bloggers were sorted into three hives, and each week during the blog hop, each host will highlight 45 of the bloggers in their hive. Oh janet, your quilt is so stunning and i am so glad you listened to barb and entered it in houston.
I decided to participate in the bloggers quilt festival this time around. Charcoal lane is the name of my first quilt finish of 2020. For those who are not familiar with this challenge, here a short explanation. Have you seen the gorgeous 4patch possie quilts made using only three fabrics.
The contrast between light and dark fabric in the river log cabin quilt is just wonderful, so when selecting your pack of 2. Each week for the riley blake block challenge weve been featuring and making simple, traditional quilt blocks. The wonderful wendy williams is coming to patch n quilt for 2 classes. The sawtooth star is a traditional 8 point star with probably many other names and one of the most classic and versatile quilt blocks. I am confused on how the directions say to cut the 9patch block. Modern kaleidoscope quilt this quilt was made using a technique found in the book magic stack n whack quilts by reynolds, available here at amazon. Jan 05, 2018 the double 9 patch quilt is a classic pattern that is made up of 5 nine patch blocks, sewn together to make a unique block, and is making a comeback in popularity. Simple four patch baby quilt tutorial perfect for showing off fun, novelty prints.
New quilt bloggers blog hop 2017 quilting with vivian. Fabric patch we are the largest quilt shop in north central washington with over 6000 bolts of fabric that includes batiks, primitives, asian, modern, 108 quilt backs and a whole room of christmas. Nov 14, 2018 oh janet, your quilt is so stunning and i am so glad you listened to barb and entered it in houston. This year, a group of alumni are going to work to host the 2015 new quilt bloggers blog hop, and i am thrilled to be a part of the mentor team. Modern kaleidoscope quilt this quilt was made using a technique found in the book magic stacknwhack quilts by reynolds, available here at amazon. Todays post is a little bit different to my usual fare it is my turn to. For my second entry into the bloggers quilt festival, i thought id like to enter my ella bubbles quilt. Strips from maywood studio will be the perfect starting point. These payments are accepted as compensation for the time spent in writing, sewing, photography, supplies and time of the writer to supply quality content.
Four square in a nine patch modern quilt block stitches. I participated last year, and it was a fantastic and eyeopening experience. Criteria to participate in the 2015 new quilt bloggers blog hop and have been blogging. This is a 30 page pdf file so you may need to give it a minute to download, depending on your interment. The repeat is a stunning quilt but that is for a later post. I lined the fabric with nonwoven mesh, so even after washing, the filtering quality remains. You can find a complete tutorial to make this quilt on webshots. Mar 18, 20 heres a snippet of a blooming nine patch quilt i made using a wonderful, easier four patch shortcut taught by judy doenias at the cit. May 08, 2017 the 2017 new quilt bloggers blog hop is being sponsored by an awesome selection of companies, and we are excited to be partnered with. Masks must be washed every day and are recommended to be. Kimberly made her double 9 patch quilt using project red by sweetwater for moda fabrics. The 2017 new quilt bloggers have been connecting through slack and learning new things for the past month. Today i am thrilled to share a quilt that will be displayed at quilt market this year. We are an online patchwork and quilting store, with a large range of patchwork fabrics, haberdashery, threads, patterns and quilting.
Keepsake quilting has been a leader in the quilting world for over 20 years, and a source for everything a quilter could possibly wish for. The best breaking news, stories, and events from the patch network of local news sites. The first quilt jenny doan ever made was a simple log cabin quilt. May 16, 2014 7 thoughts on bloggers quilt festivaland pattern elaine m may 16, 2014 at 1. I havent shown it here because i finished it a couple months before i started blogging. See more ideas about quilting blogs, quilts and quilt patterns. And, i am so proud of teresa for winning a blue ribbon. The dutch modern quilt guild of which i am a member decided to participate in this years quiltcon challenge.