Double Wedding Ring

I love the Double Wedding Ring design, and want to make one …… one day.

This quilt was made by Margaret for her daughter’s birthday.  As it will be used, we kept the quilting light so the quilt is very soft.  Margaret chose flowers for in the centre of the rings as they complimented the fabrics.

Dreams of Feathers

I was very excited when Michelle Yeo brought me this quilt.  She gave me artistic freedom so long as there were lots of feathers.  

 

The design I quilted in the plain diamonds came partly to me in a dream.  I often dream about the quilts I am working on, or quilts that inspire me that I am about to start.  So I can say I take my work to bed with me.

 

I like how the back shows the quilting too.  You can see all the ditch stitching I did.  Not one of the points was cut off – Michelle’s piecing was perfect.

 

I have linked to Esther’s Blog for her WOW = WIPs On Wednesdays.

Collingwood Quilt Finished

I actually finished this in mid January, but have only just organised the photos.

It was made for my nephew pictured below.

I quilted one football into the quilt for a bit of fun.

Another family member follows West Coast Eagles, so I pieced the back in their colours.

I have linked to Esther’s Blog for her WOW = WIPs On Wednesdays.

Giant Dahlia Quilt

Yesterday I finished the final seam of the centre part of my Giant Dahlia Quilt.

 I have linked to Sarah’s Blog for her Whoop Whoop Fridays.

Just the Binding to Go

I have almost finished my sister’s quilt - I just have to stitch down the binding. 

I was originally going to put black binding on the quilt, but at the last minute I changed my mind as I felt it needed a bit of colour so chose the stripe that has a bit of red.  

Waverley Patchworkers Raffle Quilt

I had the honour to be asked to quilt the WaverleyPatchworkers Raffle Quilt which I completed last year.  I am only just now able to show the photos.

The design is by Michelle Hill, and it was completed by a group of talented ladies from Waverley Patchworkers who volunteered their time to make it.

It will be raffled at the Waverley Patchworkers Show – 25^th to 27^th of May at the Waverley Community Centre.

It was an absolute pleasure to quilt.  I combined McTavishing with feathers in the centre, and I alternated double lines with single ones in the border to make it a bit more special. 

 

I know I will be buying lots of tickets this year in the hopes of winning it.

I have linked to Esther’s Blog for her WOW = WIPs On Wednesdays.

A Little Sewing Time for Me

I have had a little time to work on my own sewing projects and have definitely not wasted it.  My sewing corner has been a hive of activity.  

I had been wanting for a long time to make another Giant Dahlia in reproduction fabrics using Michelle Yeo’s templates.  Kathy is going to make one too, (in very different fabrics) and will likely start any day now.

I was thinking that the way I was procrastinating she would have hers all sewn up before I even started - this was enough to prompt me to get going on the project. (Thanks Kathy, it is nice to have a sewing buddy to keep you on track).

So on Wednesday I got it cut out.  Last night I started sewing, and I will continue working on it today.  What fun!