tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-52796197589703752552024-03-05T20:57:35.055-08:00patsy johnson quiltspatsy johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03456381188473795116noreply@blogger.comBlogger27125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5279619758970375255.post-676464080062157262014-07-03T12:00:00.001-07:002014-07-03T12:01:01.434-07:00LA QUILT SHOWRemember the old Mickey Rooney and Judy Garland movies where the kids would get together and say "Let's put on a show!". Well, my CRAFTED peeps have decided that quilts hanging from the old warehouse rafters would look really cool, so we have decided to "put on a show" - a quilt show that is! The event will take place August 1-3, 2014 and details are on the website <a href="http://www.laquiltshow.com/">www.laquiltshow.com</a>. <br />
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We want to create an event for quilters who love to submit their quilts to shows and for quilters who do not. A safe, friendly, non-juried space where quilts of all types can be displayed and enjoyed. The judging (for prizes) will be done by the public and quilt guilds who want to participate.<br />
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I am thrilled to be curating this show! I have met hundreds of quilters in my shop at CRAFTED and it is such a pleasure hanging out, sharing quilt stories. Quilters come in all ages, genders, ethnicities, socio-economic groups, etc. and we instantly bond through this craft. The LOVE fills my heart and the shop.<br />
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This is the Homepage Quilt which is currently for sale in my shop. Note the warehouse rafters and the Big Ass ceiling fan (that is the name of the fan company!).<br />
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I love this quilt and "letting go" will be difficult when it sells. The colors are so global and so modern. It began as a set of placemats. I made 4 placemats one weekend in the booth and just couldn't bear the thought of someone spilling food on them. The blocks were rearranged and bordered in grey Kona. I use so many shades of grey (pardon the pun) Kona in my quilts that I should buy stock. Grey is such a great neutral. I wanted to give it the texture of the blankets used by movers, so it's straight line quilted in a plaid inspired design.<br />
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This is the original quilt show logo. It was designed by Rachel Waugh, CRAFTED's director, and pieced and quilted by me! The Kona colors came from Momen+ <a href="http://www.momenplus.com/">http://www.momenplus.com</a> - one of my favorite local patchwork shops. The inset seams drove me a little nuts, but I love a challenge! Not sure what the plans are for this piece - we'll see...<br />
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EVERYONE: This is an open invitation to join us and be a part of the 1st Annual LA Quilt Show at CRAFTED at the Port of LA. So - check out the website <a href="http://www.laquiltshow.com/">http://www.laquiltshow.com</a> and jump in (the water is fine) in whatever capacity works for you. If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact me or CRAFTED at the Port of LA. What I know for sure is that we know how to put on fun and interesting events!patsy johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03456381188473795116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5279619758970375255.post-49141386176061973702014-01-26T08:58:00.001-08:002014-01-26T08:58:49.570-08:00Adventures in Quilting<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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I'm working on three pieces (well, actually 5) and wanted to share a little bit of my progress. I have been experimenting. This is a snapshop (taken with my phone) of what I'm working on. <br />
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An aquaintance who weaves gave me a woven and dyed piece that she didn't want to keep. She also gave me some leather scraps. I'm patchworking them and will see what I come up with - it's pretty cool so far...<br />
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My love of hexagons continues. That little batch in the corner has been appliqued and hand quilted. A new tote bag is in the works.<br />
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Someone stopped by the booth and asked for placemats. The set of 4 placements turned into a 50x70" quilt that I will finish quilting in the next day or so. I get a lot of requests for home goods, but sometimes my creative muse pulls me into another direction. Hang in there, I'm sure there will be placemats made in the near future.<br />
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By the way, anyone know how I can get my hot little hands on a longarm? Buying one is not in my budget, but if you know of anyone who wants to get rid on one, let me know. I'm into making larger quilts these days and the quilting on my home machine is becoming quite a challenge. Just putting it out there into the quilting universe...<br />
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Have a great Sunday and check back soon to see the completed items!patsy johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03456381188473795116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5279619758970375255.post-10033670690552351302014-01-25T07:13:00.000-08:002014-01-25T07:13:51.691-08:00Quilting Classes at CRAFTED at the Port of LA<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
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In October I returned to CRAFTED at the Port of LA. My new quilt booth is twice the size of the old one and I have space for a farm table and sewing machine. I quilt while I'm there and generally make a new item for the booth each weekend.</div>
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I am teaching quilting classes at CRAFTED at the Port of LA. For starters, I am offering one-on-one sessions, since those interested are at different sewing levels. There are so many new and exciting things going on in the quilting world and this year I want to share them with as many people as possible.</div>
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I use Anna Maria Horner fabric quite often. Her designs are an interesting combination of old and new world. Her use of color is brilliant and her designs have a global, old world feel which blends with my style. I met her briefly at one of our LAMQG meetings and she is delightful.<br />
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While blog hopping one morning I happened upon her blog. She mentioned that her daughter had her own fabric line. Did a quick search and it's with JoAnn's - go figure! So, one afternoon after teaching a class there, I wandered over to check it out and was very impressed. The apple doesn't fall far from the tree! It took over an hour to locate 10 of the 12 prints. I purchased 1/2 yard of each. This is the entire line.<br />
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A week later after teaching another class I decided to make a quick check for the remaining 2 prints. It was a weekend afternoon and if you are familiar JoAnn stores, you know that the fabrics are not a pretty site. Just as I decided to give up, I notice a customer with one of the missing prints in her hand. <br />
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This one! Her plan was to make kitchen curtains. I was a little concerned because the bolt was almost empty. She asked how much I needed and promised me she would leave me a 1/2 yard. I located the other missing print and met her at cutting counter. There was probably a yard left on the bolt when we finished!<br />
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This line was design by a young woman right out of design school - Juliana Horner. She is talented and has great design genes - go millennials! This line appeals to all ages. Immediately I knew it would make a great quilt and when I showed it to one of the my co-workers and she wanted this print to make a skirt. Quilts, curtains, skirts - so many possibilities! <br />
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I'm not writing this to promote the store. This line is good. It's premium designer cotton and it's selling fast. If you like it, suggest you get over to your local JoAnns store and pick it up at the 30% discount.patsy johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03456381188473795116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5279619758970375255.post-80675585480727739492013-07-19T16:12:00.002-07:002013-07-19T16:12:43.043-07:00BLOSSOM REEL AND HSTS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Haven't blogged in a while. No excuses, just haven't. I've been teaching quilting and sewing classes locally. The following quilt is the result of teaching at the local Jo-Ann store. Started collecting the DS Quilt fabric lines at the store since with the team member discount, they are practically free. Purchased 1/2 yard of 10 of the 11 prints in the latest Blossom Reel line when it first appeared in the store.<br />
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The store doesn't provide many quilting class options, so I am also teaching at local studios. I wanted to start with a simple quilt so I chose Bonnie Hunter's Scrappy Trip Around the World pattern. It's everywhere and everyone loves it! It's all strip piecing, so we can concentrate on the basics like rotary cutting, 1/4 inch seams, pressing, matching seams, etc. It's a great, easy teaching pattern.<br />
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I used the Blossom Reel fabric to design my class plan and to calculate yardage. The 5 yards of fabric created a 62" by 73" quilt. Used black gingham for the backing and the result is a really cute and happy quilt.<br />
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When my classes complete, I will post it for sale in my Etsy store.<br />
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About a week ago, I received these.<br />
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And three of these. I almost said "No!", but there is something about small (half square triangles) hsts... Have always been fascinated with quilts made of small pieces and this looked both vintage and modern. The fabrics are from the 1990s and the muslin is a bit yellowed. <br />
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I sketched out the block and figured out what went wrong. Trimmed all of the hst blocks to 2 1/2" square.<br />
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Put it on the wall and look how modern it appears. Maybe this block in all solids?<br />
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Have you ever worked on some else's old blocks and/or quilts? patsy johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03456381188473795116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5279619758970375255.post-51656400691933481802013-05-16T12:58:00.000-07:002013-05-16T12:58:44.971-07:00AMAZING GRACE<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Many of my quilts just happen. Something or someone inspires me and I try to get out of the way and let it happen. I pulled this Frida Kahlo print out one day and the look in her eyes drew me in. I saw compassion and grace. <br />
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There was so much "stuff" dancing around in my head. Mostly I was thinking about family and friends (old and new) and how they all generously contribute to me in the pursuit of this passion. Grace...<br />
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I framed the portrait with a striped woven. The flowers are cut from some of my favorite fabrics as a nod to my gardening friends. The little hummingbird is for someone who just lost someone dear to her. I fused them on to give props to two of my artist buddies who shared a few of their techniques with me. This is my first attempt and it was fun - so many possibilities! Many of the border fabrics were donated to me; others were fat quarters purchased from one of my favorite stores.<br />
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The print is a silky polyester. Most of my quilts are 100% cotton, but I couldn't pass up the chance to experiment with this print. The hand is like silk and it quilted beautifully. <br />
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Here is a close up of the quilted panel. I was worried about the skinny antennae and beak staying in place, so I free-motion quilted the edges of all of the applique - just in case...<br />
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I love this quilt which is lap size 60" by 70". It represents the grace of my amazing community and I am honored and grateful to them all for their contributions. patsy johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03456381188473795116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5279619758970375255.post-75734301995905425132013-04-15T22:27:00.000-07:002013-04-15T22:27:16.374-07:00BATIKS This week I'm finishing up a custom quilt order. It has been quite an adventure and, once again, I have learned so many new things!<br />
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My client moved into a high rise apartment with an ocean view. She is decorating, incorporating the work of some of the artisans at Crafted. I agreed to make a whole cloth custom quilt for her master bedroom. Another artist is hand painting an abstract coral reef wall mural over the bed, so we started there...<br />
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We began with aqua and coral colored fabrics. I sourced some of my favorite fabric stores and selected a range of solid samples. My favorites were the shot cottons. The aqua had a green cross weave and I paired it with a coral shot cotton for the backing. I loved them but they didn't speak to my client. She suggested batiks, which completely threw me for a loop. Batiks!!!<br />
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I sourced some of the batiks she had suggested and added a few that I thought might work. We reviewed them at her office and chose two. Both by the same manufacturer, so off I skipped (yes, I been known to skip) to place the order. Oh, I forgot to mention that this quilt measures 116" wide by 136" long! I needed 12 continuous yards of each fabric. To make a long story short, the top fabric choice had been retired and the most that I could find anywhere was 9 yards. I searched everywhere (physical and online) and 12 yards of the top fabric could not be found. So back to square one...<br />
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Finally, we met on a Saturday morning at one of my favorite fabric warehouses. My plan was not to leave without nailing the fabric choices down. We did! Found a beautiful sand washed grey-blue batik and it coordinated perfectly with a print batik from a different manufacturer. They are the two on the right in the above photo. I am now a batik expert and have a new found love and respect for them. Amazing fabric!<br />
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How do you free motion quilt a 116" by 136" quilt on a home machine? Reminds me of the riddle: How do two porcupines mate? Answer: Very carefully. So, I quilted it carefully using a pattern that reminds me of coral reef and ocean waves.<br />
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Beautiful. I'll show you more later - after it's been delivered. It took four large spools of thread to quilt it and it's ready for the binding. <br />
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Look how nicely my new pillowcases work with it - gorgeous!<br />
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Also, I'm looking for sponsors. There were many fabric stores, manufactures, and wholesalers involved in this project, so if you would like to be linked in future projects - sponsor me!<br />
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What project have you taken on lately that stretched you way, way, way outside of your comfort zone? patsy johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03456381188473795116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5279619758970375255.post-41753733946941823012013-04-07T13:11:00.001-07:002013-04-15T22:28:00.542-07:00AFRICAN AMERICAN QUILTERSI have quilting memories.<br />
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Memories of black women making quilts by hand from old clothing scraps. Of sleeping under handmade quilts and quilt tops made by friends and relatives. Of always having a quilt on my bed. Memories... <br />
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I quilt almost everyday - it's my obsession (I can think of worst!). I am pleasantly surprised at the impact African American quilters have on this industry. Everyday I learn more and more about quilters like Anna Williams, Rosie Lee Tompkins, Gees Bend, and so many others who contribute to this American art form.<br />
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Read an interesting book with a chapter entitled, "Creative DNA". It sparked something and I ran upstairs to my studio and grabbed my scrap container, needle and thread. Here is what I hand stitched:<br />
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My mama taught me to sew by hand when I was around 6 years old. Hand stitching comforts me. Before I was allowed to use her sewing machine, I hand sewed everything. Made doll clothes and even a pink outfit for me with my first paper pattern - all hand stitched. I'm pretty good at it!<br />
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Here is the completed top. No plan, just random scraps of fabric. The squares are extras from past quilt blocks, the strips from leftover binding, etc. "You use what you got; waste not want not". Memories... <br />
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Initially, I started hand quilting the top but this piece wanted to be machine quilted. I resisted and just stared at it for a few days. Too many starts and stops. "What you resist, persists" - so the piece won out and I machine quilted it.<br />
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Isn't that piece of shot cotton amazing? It's grey and glows orange. <br />
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I am an African American quilter with a long, proud ancestry. I grew up surrounded by this rich, joyful quilting history and even though I was not directly taught to quilt, it is in my DNA. I quilt because I can't help myself - and I love it! <br />
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P.S. Here is a picture of it on my design wall with my Joni Mitchell quilt. They play well together.<br />
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Saw this Dear Stella fabric and had to have it. It brought back so many memories from my travels. I've seen this pattern all over the world. It is so well executed in blues and greys. After purchasing it, decided to make a quilt comprised of global patterns so I picked up the following:<br />
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Dear Stella and Timeless Treasure fabric lines are so adventurous and remind me of many parts of the world that I love. If my budget allowed, I would fill my stash with so much more from these lines. They are premium quality cottons, and have a great hand.<br />
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So many color values - what to do? Decided to just go for it, mix them up, and let them take care of themselves. Added some Kona solids that I had in my stash to break up the variety of patterns. Also added a few neutral fat quarters from the stash to balance out the blues.<br />
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This is a simple block. You just cut the fabric into squares. Make a stack using one of each print and solid. Cut the stack at an angle. Rotate the order of one side. Sew them back together and repeat the process.<br />
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The backing is a vintage sheet that a dear friend gave me - lovely.<br />
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The completed quilt. I believe in making quilts that can stand up to a lot of love. There were many seams, so I stipple quilted it all over to keep it strong. It is so different from my usual use of hot color - so relaxing... When I washed it, it crinkled up beautifully. <br />
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It is a full/queen size at 68" by 75" and is available in my new Etsy shop. <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/patsyjohnsonquilts?ref=search_shop_redirect">http://www.etsy.com/shop/patsyjohnsonquilts?ref=search_shop_redirect</a><br />
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What fabric line(s) inspires you?patsy johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03456381188473795116noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5279619758970375255.post-54117056866307415952013-04-02T09:55:00.000-07:002013-04-02T10:15:17.980-07:00JONI MITCHELL AND MXPXOne of the most frequent custom order requests I get is for Tshirt quilts. I have seen them online but never really considered making one. A wonderful family stopped by my Crafted booth one weekend and I couldn't say no. The daughter had a collection of tshirts from a punk rock group called MXPX. Had no clue who they were, but the shirts were really cool. She wanted a black quilt, mom and dad wanted color. She wanted a grey back, mom and dad wanted color. I love black, grey and color. I also love a challenge.<br />
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So - I googled MXPX and listened to some of their music for inspiration. Good stuff. Pulled out the bag of tshirts and got started:<br />
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See the slivers of color inserted into the seams (that's for you mom and dad!).<br />
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I think it turned out pretty cool. My favorite tshirt is the one that says "vegans taste like chicken" - cracks me up! What's even funnier (to me) is that the daughter is a vegetarian - lol. Had one tshirt leftover, so I place it on the back (ignore the piece of thread). It's a queen size and I quilted it on my home machine. Used black thread in an all over stipple which stabilized the stretchiness of the tshirts.<br />
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While working on this quilt, I remembered that I had an old tshirt that I couldn't toss out. It was from a Joni Mitchell concert that I attended in 1983. I am such a Joni Mitchell dork - I love her! Anyway, I carefully cut it up and played. Here is the finished product:<br />
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I will post it for sale in the next couple of days in my new Etsy store. patsy johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03456381188473795116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5279619758970375255.post-78705544521780594412012-11-01T20:01:00.001-07:002012-11-01T20:02:15.680-07:00CRAFTED at the Port of Los AngelesIn September, I leased a booth at Crafted at the Port of Los Angeles. <a href="http://craftedportla.com/">http://craftedportla.com/</a> Crafted has been described as "Etsy live". It is a large renovated warehouse at the Port of Los Angeles which houses booths selling handcrafted goods. We are open Friday through Sunday from 11am to 6pm, 52 weeks per year. I have a permanent booth A177 selling quilts (of course!) and quilted accessories. There is live music, food trucks, beer and wine, demonstrations, etc! <br />
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It is challenging letting go of my "quilted babies" and sewing new items to replace everything that's sold. I am constantly and pleasantly amazed by customers' response and stories. Quilts trigger memories and almost everyone who passes my booth stops and/or comments. I have been photographed and interviewed. If you are in the San Pedro area, please stop by and say hello!<br />
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I work on projects in my booth and customers love it! One weekend I made this hand pieced and hand quilted mini:<br />
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Working on projects there lets the customers see and appreciate the work that goes into the items sold. On another weekend, I machine quilted this baby quilt (yes, I have my sewing machine there!):<br />
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And here is a sampling of some of the items I made this week for the Day of the Dead celebration this weekend:<br />
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I also made this adorable baby quilt and jacket. I've always wanted to make a baby jacket from this African fabric that I bought in Senegal and love how it turned out! Some trendy newborn is going to look adorable!<br />
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Thank you to all of my friends and family who have supported me (emotionally and financially). I couldn't have done this crazy thing without ya'll! <br />
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Well, back to the studio. I have a few more small items to complete.<br />
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Just wanted to start with a little eye candy. Momen+ is a small patchwork shop in my neighborhood. They specialize in Japanese fabric but you can find just about anything your little heart desires in there. As you can probably tell, I'm attracted to Westminister Fabrics - they all play so well together. Momen+ had a fat quarter sale a few weeks ago and I went a little crazy! Picked up some Amy, Kaffe, Anna and some Japanese linen prints. 26 fat quarters for $26 - what a bargain! Love a deal.<br />
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For our summer swap at the LAMQG, we were asked to bring in a item that meant something to us. They were all placed in a bag and we randomly selected one. I chose a photo of the rice paddies in Bali taken by one of the members during her honeymoon. I forgot to get permission to share the photo, but it was a lush green labyinth. The week before I had been working on curves and this gave me an opportunity to try them out on a mini quilt. I cut freehand strips, somewhat on the bias, and ironed them into curves using a lot of stream. The palm trees are a 2 1/2" strip that I found in my scrap box. I quilted it like a crazy person and bound it in with the dark green Kona. I forgot to take a photo of the completed quilt (of course!) but it finished at approximately 13" square. I'm plotting an oceany curve project (in my head) but I want to practice this technique a bit more before taking it on. More bias and not in the hot summer months...<br />
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My friend's mom turned 90 last month and she commissioned me to make a pillow using her parent's treasured wedding picture. Used a Vintage Modern by Moda charm pack and RK Quilters Linen in steel grey. I transfered the photo to pima cotton and bordered it with light grey Kona. The charm squares were cut into hsts and patched around the framed photo. <br />
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For the back, I quilted a grid, adding 2 flowers, label and a zipper. There were a lot of quilting stops and starts, but it was so worth it. I love how it turned out and my friend and her mom were pleased. Completed size approximately 24"square.<br />
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Love the idea of mixing vintage with modern. I was given this very large piece of seersucker from a friend's mother's stash. Seersucker always reminds me of summer, so I took it out and stared at it for a few weeks... that's hugh a part of my quilting process... staring - lol. <br />
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The last time I made a star, I nearly pulled my hair out trying to control the bias and match the points. I remembered the advice from Kathy at MO - she told me that marking the corners would help and she was right - of course! I marked every single corner and it went together smooth as "butta". I enjoyed it so much. <br />
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Bad photo (2am). I really have to put a large piece of batting up on that wall - the table cloth served it's purpose, but I need a larger surface (sans flowers). Anyway, I'm happy how it turned out. Don't the colors remind you of QuiltCon - hmmm... <br />
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I had a mini breakdown adding the floral insets. I started them with another fabric choice, carefully measuring and stitching them in place. The star wouldn't lay (lie) flat, so I ripped the insets out - twice! I used a vintage sheet given to me by the same friend (aren't friends great!). I washed and ironed it, plopped the star on top of it and machine appliqued that baby down. Done! I then cut my template in half and added triangle borders made from the remaining solid scraps. The border has been attached and the backing is done. The plan is to have it sandwiched and basted this afternoon.<br />
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What I love about this quilt is that it is old and new. The design is not perfect, but it is well made. My next challenge will be the quilting and it hasn't yet told me how it wants to be quilted (hand or machine?). Do your quilts talk to you?<br />
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I've been working on a pattern for this tote bag for the past few weeks. Details, details, details! I can make bags, totes and pouches all day long, but breaking down all of the steps and writing a pattern has been quite a challenge. <br />
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I love this tote! It's fun and scrappy. Your personality shines through simply by using fabrics that YOU love! From this tote, you can see that I love bright colors, flowers and ballet. I designed the original tote using scraps from past projects and leftover batting pieces. All of the fabrics in this tote also come from my stash. <br />
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It may look daunting, but it's really fun and simple to make. It measures approximately 24"x16"x8". You can make it larger or smaller - the measurements are easy to adjust. The pattern uses a simple hst block but it can be made with any quilt block that you love, or use "cheater cloth" like I did for the sides and bottom. The possibilities are endless!<br />
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Now that the pattern is done, I have to get it printed and figure out how to make it "downloadable". Any feedback out there is blogland would be most appreciated. I have a few prototypes from testing that I will sell as well. I hope that you all will give it a try and thanks for stopping by,<br />
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Been working on many sewing and quilty projects but a strange thing has happened... I haven't completed some of my earlier projects. Usually I complete a project before starting a new one, or I work on 2 projects and complete them together, but I have 3 incomplete quilts! Trying not to over analyze my behavior but I'm a bit uncomfortable with too many works in progress (WIPs):<br />
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1. Hexie quilt to be quilted.<br />
2. Rainy day quilt to be quilted.<br />
3. Paper pieced star quilt to be quilted.<br />
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The common denominator is "...to be quilted." Hmmm. Will have to work that out, get over it, and get them done! They are all way too beautiful to sit in boxes. <br />
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Here is what I'm working on now:<br />
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My scrap box was overflowing so I made a few log cabin and cross blocks. Added squares of some of my favorites and sashed them all together with some incredible Confucius fabric. Used wool batting for the first time and I'm hand quilting it with perle cotton. There is a lot of chaos going on but the Confucius sayings add calm and focus. I am going to complete it so that I have a completed project for the month of May!<br />
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I've been busy designing and constructing a new tote. I was tired of (and sometimes embarrassed) carting my quilts around in plastic bags, grocery bags, and anything else that I could find large enough to hold them. I wanted a tote that reflected my creativity and here it is. It is 25"x18"x8" and there are 8 quilts in it in the above photo.<br />
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It started with the Japanese x and + block. I was attracted to the complexity of the block so I pulled out my scrap bins and made a few of them. They were tedious - 7 different fabrics per block! After putting them on my design wall I realized that there was way too much chaos to make them into a quilt, but a tote - YES! <br />
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For the back, I used various floral scraps from my stash. To break it up, I added a Kaffe Fassett stripe left over from a old designer roll. The zippered pocket is from a linen fat quarter purchased from Momen+ a fantastic local fabric shop specializing in Japanese fabrics. I love ballet, flowers and stripes so it works for me! When it's not full, I can use the inside ties to make it smaller. Perfect!<br />
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Sometimes members of my quilting guild share fabric with me. I love it because it stretches my imagination by giving me the opportunity to use fabrics I wouldn't normally buy. It also reminds me of my amazing, generous community. That tote carries sooooo many memories!!! Last Monday at our monthly LAMQG meeting one of the members gave me a handful of batik strips. They were beautiful! This is what I made with them:</div>
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Don't cha love it!!! The animal print was my sister Roz's idea. Sassy, just like her. The side and bottom panels are made with the brown and tan animal print used in the front. Not only did I make another amazing tote, but I also solved my dilemma with the Japanese x and + block! The blocks are still complex and vibrant - but calmer. This could work as a quilt. </div>
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I love color - the bolder the better! This a one of my earlier quilts made with Westminster scraps and a hodge podge of solids. It is a free form log cabin design inspired by the Gees Bend quilters. This kind of color really inspires me and I actually lost track of time when I put this top together. I made the top in one day (and night) because I couldn't sleep until it was "done". It took about a week to hand quilt. </div>
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I had a similar experience when I saw this fabric line. It is Malka Dubrawksy's line "A Stitch in Dye" through Moda. I had planned to order a fat quarter kit containing every print in the line, but by the time I got around to placing an order it was sold out (I blinked and it was gone)! I really wanted to see this line, so I scrambled around online and located charm packs. I ordered two and when they arrived I opened the package and gasped! This fabric is unbelievable. I immediately opened the package and lined up all of the squares on my design wall (forgot to take photos). Wow - color magic!<br />
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At the time I was working on two other projects but I couldn't focus with all of this color going on behind me on the wall. Since there wasn't enough fabric to do anything intricate, I put this simple pattern together. Four-patched the 5" squares and the center stripes were made from the remaining squares cut into strips and mixed with solid scraps. I made this quilt top in one day. I just couldn't stop until it was "done". The black background and sashing expanded it to approximately 70"x 60 and the backing is bright yellow. Originally I hand quilted it with black perle cotton but halfway through I changed my mind and ripped it all out. All it needed was light channel machine quilting. I like it!<br />
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This line is organic and global. It reminds me of Africa, India, Morocco, Greece - everywhere! Who dyes and creates fabric like this? Malka D you are a color genius! Hopefully more stock will come in so that I can purchase some of my favorites. This line is definitely stash worthy.<br />patsy johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03456381188473795116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5279619758970375255.post-59776385180365709612012-02-14T08:47:00.000-08:002012-02-14T08:47:33.489-08:00Sweet SixteenThis cute little girl (and handsome little guy)...<br />
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Grew up (where does the time go!) and became this beauty...<br />
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Her generous parents gave her a swanky Sweet Sixteen party at a studio loft in West Hollywood where friends and family signed Kona squares with birthday wishes. I took them home and made this...<br />
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Happy Sweet Sixteen (and Valentines Day!) Shannon from Auntie Pat! <br />patsy johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03456381188473795116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5279619758970375255.post-45552803084155866502011-12-25T11:58:00.000-08:002011-12-25T11:58:46.033-08:00MERRY CHRISTMAS<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This is just a "little taste" of my latest project. It's paper pieced. I stare at it constantly on my design wall - so many possibilities... The strip on the top right will be in the next layer. I haven't blogged since Thanksgiving (thanks for the reminder Jeff) because I've been swamped making samples for a fabric company's catalog. Everything should be completed this week and then back to quilting and blogging on a regular basis. I have many exciting things planned for 2012. <br />
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Yesterday at the market the checkout line was long so I started a conversation with the person behind me. We talked about how large the yams were this year and how good they are for you. She said her grandmother used to bake them whole and put butter and sugar on them right out of the oven - which is how we used to eat them! We shared a few more childhood food memories and it made me realize how much we all have in common. The market requires that you bring your own bags (no more plastic bags) and she had forgotten hers. They were giving away free bags with purchase so I gave her mine. Pay it forward - booyah!<br />
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I follow Pat Bravo of Art Gallery's blog and she shared photos of her overflowing scrap bins. She wanted to used them to make quilts to donate to Project Linus. I make quilts for Quilts for Kids a few times a year so I offered to make one for her. Here are the scraps I received:<br />
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So pretty all starched and ironed and sorted by size. This was my first time working with her fabrics. Thought I would have to add lots of solids to break up the scrapiness but only a few cream triangles were needed. The collections are so well coordinated that it went together like magic! This is the front.<br />
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So cute and so much fun! I know that it will bring a smile to a child. Well I have to wrap this up and do a little cooking. My large and in charge family is gathering for a potluck at my oldest sister's house and I was assigned vegetables...<br />
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Haven't posted in a while - just wasn't much in the sharing mood. Our weather, along with the rest of the world, has been strange. The photo above is a rose and some lavender that is starting to bloom in my garden today. It's currently 73 degrees and they think it's spring - supposed to be 78 degrees tomorrow! I'm wearing shorts, a tank top and flip flops in November for pete's sake!<br />
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This is a mess! The president of our quilt guild is a wizard at making circles - not applique, inset! She's an engineer and says it's easy. She makes big ones, little ones, patchwork ones, ovals, etc.- she's amazing! I sat down one Sunday morning and decided to teach myself. Pulled some scraps leftover from our Habitat challenge and managed to inset 3 circles. It ain't easy folks... two snaps, a circle, and props to Latifah!!! Can't let anything go to waste (waste not, want not), so I patched them together using the quilt as you go method (QAYG) so that I could squeeze in some free motion quilting (FMQ) practice. The result in a small 18x24 quilt. All of my practice pieces are quilted and bound and I use them around the house for my 2 cats to sleep on. They keep them warm, catches the shedding, and adds an interesting artsy flavor to the room.<br />
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Speaking of Habitat - that Jay McCarroll is a hoot! He skypped into our challenge meeting Monday night and we were able to share our items with him. He must have enjoyed it because he kept cussing and telling each of us to bring our items "closer, closer" to the screen so that he could see the details. Very funny, very talented guy. Oh, I made pillows which I haven't photoed, so I'll have to post them another time. <br />
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Lastly, this is a quilt I made a few months ago. Decided to start posting some of my earlier quilts to show my range. This is my $.83 quilt. YES, I SAID 83 CENTS. The animal print was a remnant of just under a yard which I purchased for 83 cents. The solids were from my stash. The design is make with prarie points. It is hand quilted with natural perle cotton. My goal is to show that quilting is a craft that doesn't require a lot of money - just practice, practice. I like it! Take care and see ya later aligator!patsy johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03456381188473795116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5279619758970375255.post-74568466881753594002011-10-25T14:46:00.000-07:002011-10-25T14:47:04.319-07:00Welcome Home<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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of no return” which opened to shark infested waters where African captives were
loaded into the bottom of ships headed to the <st1:place>New World</st1:place>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>After my group entered the house, the curator
bolted the door and said “Welcome home my brothers and sisters”. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>There I was standing in the slave house - full
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I wanted to build the quilt like the walls of the house, so
I cut the blocks (bricks) free hand and layered them as if I were building a
wall. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>It was a challenge not to use a
ruler, and I was surprised how straight some of the blocks came out.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>I cut and sewed for three days with only a photo and my
instincts for guidance. <span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The back side of
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small pieces of fabrics that I had purchased at the marketplace in <st1:country-region><st1:place>Senegal</st1:place></st1:country-region>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Each block is hand quilted with natural perle
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My quilting experience started with my elders making quilts by hand from used cloth and they passed the craft on to me. I lost interest, but returned when I saw the Gees Bend quilts. I feel honored to continue this tradition and pay it forward. I have visited many countries and I always managed to find handcrafting and textiles (go figure!). When I left Africa, all of the others in our group had suitcases filled with artwork, trinkets, and custom made clothing. Mine were filled with fabric!<br />
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My next project is what I saw in Rio de Janiero during carnival! patsy johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03456381188473795116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5279619758970375255.post-19596894956564777752011-10-05T17:08:00.000-07:002011-10-05T17:09:27.602-07:00And so it continues...<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Monday night Ramona gave me an envelope of tribbles that she no longer wanted. Her only request was that I return the papers. Here they are.<br />
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I sorted them out.<br />
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They were great vintage prints. What I find interesting is that so many of the new fabrics contain vintage designs so these fit right in. I couldn't sleep, so I stitched a few of them together and added them to my wall.<br />
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Can you spot them - where Waldo? See how well they work. There were 2 remaining panels to fill in so now I'm done with the center part of the quilt. It's 64x64 and I want to make it a full or queen, so I spent the last 2 days planning borders. One of the border will be filled with tribbles, so I have many more to make. I can practically make them in my sleep! My plan was to hand quilt it, but the thought of that stresses me out right now so I'll decide on the quilting later.<br />
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At the meeting Monday night we exchanged goodies from the scrap swap. My partner said she loves coffee and warm browns. Her baggie of scraps contained 3 or 4 coffee prints and lot of browns. As you can see, I love color but I'm up for any challenge.<br />
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I fussy cut the cups of coffee and hand appliqued everything to chocolate brown Kona (we were allowed to add one fabric). The back was pieced from 2 large dark brown scraps. I took the photo in a hurry, so it's hard to see the machine quilting which I did over and around the tribbles to give the pillow extra strength. The little zipper pouch was made from leftovers. What fun! <br />
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patsy johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03456381188473795116noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5279619758970375255.post-83498983606052017912011-09-30T09:36:00.000-07:002011-09-30T09:36:20.218-07:00Trouble with TribblesRemember the tribbles in Star Trek? They were these irresistible cute, furry critters that purred like kittens. They multiplied like bunnies and ate the grain that the Starship Enterprise was storing for a trade deal. Captain Kirk and Mr. Spock... I digress. My point is that hexies are like tribbles. They are not furry and don't purr but they are cute, they multiple like bunnies, and you just can't get enough of them! Here is the progress on my tribble project. Decided to applique them onto ash cotton (thanks for the advice Kathy) and although it is tedious, it's coming along. There are three more panels to complete, borders, quilting, etc.<br />
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Had to stop working on it for a while to complete my project for the LAMQG anniversary scrap swap. Made it with tribbles (of course!) and will post it after the meeting. It's pretty cute and I hope she likes it! I'm back onto this project and pulled a stack of fabrics last night so that I can get busy and complete this project. I think some of these will work.<br />
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I've exceeded my fabric budget for the year and this will help me clear some of my stash out to make room for some of the new and exciting lines coming out this Fall and next Spring. Have seen some amazing prints and can't wait to get my hands on some of them. So... back to my tribbles.<br />
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My favorite blog these days is Material Obsession. It is creative, insightful and filled with wonderment and joy. The quilts created by Kathy and the ladies are remarkable - so colorful and beautiful. Lately they have been working with hexies. I have seen them in old quilts, and some of the ladies in my guild work on them - but never anything as wild and colorful as theirs.<br />
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Inspired, I decided to experiment so I made my own templates from plastic and printer paper. I've made hundreds of hexies from old fat quarters and scraps - some I even fussy cut. Then I stitch them together instinctively, without any plan on what to do with them. Here are a few. I have 3 sizes going - I'm lovin' the big ole Amy Butler one in the middle! <br />
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Still have no idea what to do with them. See those grey ones on the bottom? Thought a light grey background would balance the color, so I came up with the bright idea to make grey connectors. Maybe use different shades of grey in the connectors. Bad idea... so these 2 guys will probably get wrapped in color. I'll sort it out.<br />
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Lately I've been working on a quilt for a challenge which is mostly solid greys and browns. I'm a girl who loves color, so I make hexies in between to satisfy my color cravings. I'm addicted to these things and sometimes I'm up 'til 2 in the morning wrapping and hand stitching. I get this deja vu and for whatever reason it relaxes me.<br />
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I'm binding my challenge quilt today, so this weekend I get to play with hexies - yipee!<br />
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patsy johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03456381188473795116noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5279619758970375255.post-16625439621642014822011-09-21T17:42:00.000-07:002011-09-21T17:42:20.601-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60tB340E9Y1WeUnfqxvMPksqXUoIO0WDETKYiPQ2hJ7QwwMTtdiu8AIvZnM90bUhiKJgwELax_aIPsTlNwfzd863n-IFRKSCRsCP3aLEGW7EAJI12iITpYYdk-BpyUUqUmLBOzZ91igk/s1600/Bright+Star.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg60tB340E9Y1WeUnfqxvMPksqXUoIO0WDETKYiPQ2hJ7QwwMTtdiu8AIvZnM90bUhiKJgwELax_aIPsTlNwfzd863n-IFRKSCRsCP3aLEGW7EAJI12iITpYYdk-BpyUUqUmLBOzZ91igk/s320/Bright+Star.JPG" width="314" /></a></div><br />
<div align="left">I love this mini quilt which is now hanging in my studio. It was my first attempt at making a Lone Star. It was supposed to be the center medallion of a larger quilt, but the diamonds started to pucker badly. After ripping stitches out over and over again, I gave up. I started to toss it and start over (I don't throw anything out, so I was pretty frustrated) but didn't - I spent way too many hours cutting and sewing this puppy!</div><div align="left"><br />
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</div><div align="left">The prints are all Westminster and the grey is Kona Ash. I learned that with diamonds, you must cut accurately and mark all points before sewing - no eyeballing... Lone Stars are one of my favorite blocks and I will tackle another one... some day.</div>patsy johnsonhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03456381188473795116noreply@blogger.com0