tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-85934427294465225772024-03-14T07:08:59.105-02:30The Newfie QuilterThe Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.comBlogger41125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-24282386861536982702023-07-07T14:14:00.001-02:302023-07-07T14:14:14.665-02:30Countdown to 50<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMZlvUo-RlX3_VBwQjGFC8_IvaXb22OT4J0xRIf9y_Vr4hJNbRNBQ03lcwZ2VytFYPuUKu56qVDZj6ag7g6-PTVvPDl1kqvYg9nmtDozxOofthEpUeLPkwRCUFbdCJeItzhDkA9YCxD3iNGaBhjvh2jw8R6GMNIpZztIbErsixY10aXMm3KWjtj_U9zckI/s1693/IMG_1028.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1693" data-original-width="1284" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiMZlvUo-RlX3_VBwQjGFC8_IvaXb22OT4J0xRIf9y_Vr4hJNbRNBQ03lcwZ2VytFYPuUKu56qVDZj6ag7g6-PTVvPDl1kqvYg9nmtDozxOofthEpUeLPkwRCUFbdCJeItzhDkA9YCxD3iNGaBhjvh2jw8R6GMNIpZztIbErsixY10aXMm3KWjtj_U9zckI/s320/IMG_1028.jpeg" width="243" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>Long time, no post!</p><p>For a period of time since my last blog, life got in the way of quilting. Then covid happened and I had a lot of time to quilt. In fact, virtual quilting with my friends became an important way to de-stress and stay connected. While many many things have gone back to “normal”, I continue to prioritize virtual quilting with my friends and guild</p><p>I recently celebrated a birthday and am a year away from a milestone. I had decided months ago to do a temperature quilt to mark this year. Today I decided I should journal this year, including the temperature quilt journey, and have decided to do it here instead of on Instagram or Threads. And so, I begin!</p><p>While I should start by showing you the first flying geese for my temperature quilt, instead I want to share one of my latest quilts (sans binding). It makes me so happy! I have SIX quilts that are in various stages of the binding process and need to get on those so they can be removed from the UFO list. So many quilty things to do and so little time!</p><p>Happy Quilting! ❤️</p>The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-56401172076349932942020-11-06T11:27:00.000-03:302020-11-06T11:27:14.138-03:30Finished Project!<p>At my Guild's retreats, whenever someone finishes a quilt top or table runner, an enthusiastic friend always yells out <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">"Finished Project"</span></i> on their behalf. There is nothing as exciting as those words and having a large group of eyes all directed to the person's beautiful work as they are 'encouraged' to have a spontaneous show and share. Sometimes the quilter is shy. That is why the 'enthusiastic friend' is so important. I am a great starter but I am not know to finish. And rarely at retreats. The current pandemic has changed things for me in many ways but I am working on putting a dent in my UFOs. And I am lucky to be encouraged by my quilting friends and guild virtually. Messenger and Zoom calls are the new retreats!</p><p>One of the projects I completed this week is this cute cuddle quilt made of Shangri La charm squares by <a href="https://my.modafabrics.com/" target="_blank">Moda</a>. I believe it is 3 Sisters fabric but |I have to admit this project falls into the bucket of 10+ years old. It is supposed to have a scalloped border but the fabric for that may have been used on another project in error (oops!) so I decided to leave it simple. Simple but complete! </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvkEXaOQcvs_r5RP4Eu9j8EKpGr718ipl54ZCwRZHQ03TvlWile6MkYpYp06vcVAku7WS8yKCfpFNM4oXjKWX6x6ITJyyB2jSjF4KJczPzHInfpDVMEI1EltUaVBKUlcyVHoK59_wWkb5/s2016/Shangri+La+Charm.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2016" data-original-width="1512" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhBvkEXaOQcvs_r5RP4Eu9j8EKpGr718ipl54ZCwRZHQ03TvlWile6MkYpYp06vcVAku7WS8yKCfpFNM4oXjKWX6x6ITJyyB2jSjF4KJczPzHInfpDVMEI1EltUaVBKUlcyVHoK59_wWkb5/s320/Shangri+La+Charm.jpg" /></a></div><br />I have a friend whose mantra is <i><span style="color: #2b00fe;">"Be kind to yourself"</span></i>. In 2020, I have decided to take that advice on in the form of taking time to do the things you love and that make you happy. And celebrate the wins! For me that is quilting virtually with friends and being proud of each completed quilt that I can gift as a hug during these unusual times. <p></p><p><b><span style="color: #800180;">Happy Quilting!</span></b></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><b><u><br /></u></b></p><p> </p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-27718177890132613492020-11-02T21:32:00.002-03:302020-11-02T21:32:57.939-03:30My Hubbie Finally Has A Quilt!<p> I cannot believe it has been 6 years since I last posted. How can that be?</p><p>As a busy mom with VERY busy children, I did not realize how fast time has flown by. Say what you want about the pandemic but it has given many of us the opportunity to slow down a little. As a result, less time in a car/plane going from rink to rink means more time with family. 💗</p><p>Less time in an arena also means I have time to quilt. The last few months I have been focused on finishing my <i>MANY</i> unfinished projects and learning new quilting skills. That has meant dealing with my perfectionist personality head on. I am making progress inch by inch.</p><p>One of the first quilts on my "To Do| list had to be for my husband. We have been married for more than 20 years and I have never made him a quilt! Shocking I know! I had some <i>Northcott Stonehenge Kids Slapshot</i> fabric hanging about that I knew would be perfect for my Toronto Maple Leaf Super Fan. I combined Disappearing 9-Patches and appliqued Maple Leafs. Voila!</p><p>Next, it was off to spend some quality time on the long arm at the awesome <a href="https://www.whirlsnswirlsquilting.ca/" target="_blank">Whirls & Swirls</a>.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTigVyFmRb-qIKpTpsOi9M99OJiLOkTSQV7ieIbG8_wu4PXNgNEr6XPPvFNVMEI8_XmZeRC3nG3OMVB7CoqkLHjm-nfWJLsxbFpLgYN95QOln4mxM4jeQi9FTU7heK8cKBk_oARVk1qMEZ/s640/Maple+Leaf+on+a+Frame.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTigVyFmRb-qIKpTpsOi9M99OJiLOkTSQV7ieIbG8_wu4PXNgNEr6XPPvFNVMEI8_XmZeRC3nG3OMVB7CoqkLHjm-nfWJLsxbFpLgYN95QOln4mxM4jeQi9FTU7heK8cKBk_oARVk1qMEZ/w402-h320/Maple+Leaf+on+a+Frame.jpg" width="402" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>You can't see him behind the quilt top because Hubbie is shy 😁, but he is very happy to finally have his very own quilt. Even if it took a pandemic to make it happen!</div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0Jne6aZwblNSTGGShBm3WOC4r7mf7EPkU3gUYVn0oCXJTX3WFzKH1yDr3_99EzhO-3_WKEkwCmmP_za4KO5t2DNeA_vkpSPv0apX8WyHEtJfUQx62kBLaXBWNUuzjC2Tu8abZScq4GQV/s640/Maple+Leaf.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="439" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjM0Jne6aZwblNSTGGShBm3WOC4r7mf7EPkU3gUYVn0oCXJTX3WFzKH1yDr3_99EzhO-3_WKEkwCmmP_za4KO5t2DNeA_vkpSPv0apX8WyHEtJfUQx62kBLaXBWNUuzjC2Tu8abZScq4GQV/w330-h439/Maple+Leaf.jpg" width="330" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p><b><i><span style="color: #800180;">Happy Quilting!</span></i></b></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-54544021425258252912014-06-29T21:15:00.000-02:302014-06-29T21:15:53.915-02:30Exclamation! CompletedMy kids are C-R-A-Z-Y busy during the school year. Now, the school year has ended and it is time for me to squeeze in some quilting time. Yes, I realize I am the opposite of every other quilter on the planet. What can I say? I am the only quilter I know who dislikes yard work. I haven't been completely out of practice though. My Exclamation! quilt just arrived back from the long arm. Thanks Rhonda! Time to bind before this lovely quilt gets raffled off! <br />
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I am currently taking a few minutes to blog while I am washing <span style="color: red;"><b>beautiful</b></span> red fabric for the <a href="http://www.trendtexfabrics.com/index.php?option=com_virtuemart&Itemid=1642" target="_blank">Canadian Maple quilt from Patrick Lose Studios</a> I am about to start. But first, I need to patiently wait for the dryer!!<br />
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Happy Canada Day! And happy sewing.<br />
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<br />The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-39069249357631172872014-01-10T23:32:00.001-03:302014-01-10T23:32:09.473-03:30Fabriholics Anonymous continued........<div style="background-color: white; color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">
<strong>My last post, committing to a 6 month destashing was so fast, I didn't even share the pledge or my UFO list! What can I say. I didn't want to give myself a chance to change my mind. Here it is from <a href="http://www.makingrebeccalynne.com/2013/11/fabriholics-anonymous.html">Making Rebecca Lynne</a>. I have made an adjustment (or two) to suit my habit a little bit.</strong></div>
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- To use the Stash I already have!</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #444444;">- Finish UFOs without distraction </span></i></div>
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- Stop the <u>insanity</u> of constantly buying the latest and greatest fabric.(especially feeding my cardinal and red fabric fetish)</span></i></div>
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- Save the $$ I spend on stashing.(to pay for my new sewing machine)</span></i></div>
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<i><span style="color: #444444;">- Destash the fabrics (and UFOs) that I realize I am never going to use/finish</span></i></div>
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1) No fabric purchases for 6 months beginning January 1, 2014. <em> </em></span></i></div>
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2) At 6 months reevaluate status and decide whether to keep going for full year. Evaluation July 1, 2014.</span></i></div>
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3) Create a UFO list and complete them!</span></i></div>
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4) Exceptions</span></i></div>
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<li><i><span style="color: #444444;">Backing: purchasing a backing to finish a quilt top is permissible.
However, attempting to use fabric in your possession for a backing is
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<li><i><span style="color: #444444;">Books and Magazine purchases are allowed as they are not fabric. Notions acceptable too. HOWEVER, since I have way too many magazines and notions, minimize any purchases.</span></i></li>
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Making a UFO list sounded very depressing. Partly because the list is so long and partly because I have done that in the past with little or no success. As a bit of motivation, I joined <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/dianenwalker/quilts-i-want-to-makefinish/">pinterest and created 2 boards</a>. The first are some pics of my quilts. But the second are pictures of quilts that I either have started, have a kit for or have made mental plans to use my stash toward. It is a work in process. But the visual representation is helping. My own special list! Although there is a lot of guilt wrapped up in the those pictures.<br />
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There is a little hitch in my plans. My third baby (aka my Bernina 230) could use a little TLC. Tomorrow it heads to the shop for a good cleaning. Until it comes back, I think my rotary cutter and I will be great friends! I can get prepared for my spring retreat!! Example #1 is a lot of 10" blocks (about 160ish) for Guild cuddle quilts. Part of my fabric binge in the last week of 2013. Rag quilts, here I come! At least once my machine is feeling better. <br />
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The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-26916814318204209442014-01-03T22:21:00.002-03:302014-01-04T01:50:10.585-03:30Fabriholics Anonymous<div style="text-align: center;">
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white;"><b>My name is Diane and I am a Fabriholic.</b></span></span></div>
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In my last post I talked about how I wasn't going to make any "sweeping" resolutions about not buying fabric this year. Seemed very rationale.... until I realized I have purchased <span style="color: #cc0000;"><u><b>21 meters</b></u></span> of fabric since Christmas! I can tell you about the incredible deals I found. Seriously.... $4 a yard for lovely flannel! $7/meter for the perfect Northcott backing for another project! In the end I am simply rationalizing my addiction. I spent an entire hour today debating the purchase of the Rhapsody in Red and Blue fabric from Connecting Threads. I have also planned on attending another sale/open house at a local fabric store tomorrow. The madness must end!!!<br />
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I had read <a href="http://www.makingrebeccalynne.com/">Rebecca Lynne</a>'s post already and hadn't taken the bait. But with the extension today I knew I simply had to get my act together. I spent time today cutting that beautiful flannel into 10 inch squares to make cuddle quilts I have talked about for ages. I then cut the first month of my Border Creek Station Mystery Quilt. Notice how none of these were on my January list :) Or on any UFO list! The point is, I have a fabric problem and I am using this challenge as an opportunity. Now, to put my UFO list together!! <br />
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Happy Quilting!The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-83709689052445455502013-12-28T00:20:00.000-03:302013-12-28T00:33:50.325-03:30Tis the Season... for New Year's Resolutions!!I have had a very interesting past month. Okay. <u>So</u> <u>not</u> <u>true</u>. BUT during my recuperation time of not being able to work, sew or type (for longer than a sentence of two at least) I have had a lot of time to think. Not necessarily positive or productive thinking. But time to think. <u>Add to that</u> a <span style="background-color: white;"><b>milestone birthday</b> </span>coming my way. <span style="color: blue;"><b>Yikes!!</b></span><br />
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The result is a little <b>too much time</b> to focus on the aspects of my life I would like to change. I WILL NOT bore you with all my nasty little habits. But you already know my biggest quilting "flaws":<br />
1/ No follow thru to complete projects (aka the queen of the ufo)<br />
2/ Fabric collector<br />
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Instead of sweeping promises I can never keep, such as "I won't buy fabric this year" or "I will finish all my UFO's in 2014", I have decided to take a much softer approach. I am going to pick a quilting and a non-quilting objective every month. Nothing monumental. Just an attempt to check some items off of my list in 2014. What can I say? I was inspired by <a href="http://rainbowharequilts.blogspot.ca/2013/12/making-christmas-2013-week-11.html">Making Christmas</a> and <a href="http://gretchenrubin.com/">The Happiness Project</a> :)<br />
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<u>January's Objectives:</u><br />
- finish the top to my son's "Out of this World" Quilt <u>AND</u> bring it to the long arm quilter<br />
- Book (and actually show up) to see my financial planner<br />
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My inspiration was starting (and actually finishing!) the below yo yo tree for Christmas this year.<br />
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<br />The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-74674136276004284462013-11-01T22:50:00.002-02:302013-11-01T22:50:24.285-02:30Durham Trillium Quilt Guild - Tri-Annual Quilt Show!!<span style="background-color: white;"><span></span></span>This weekend is my Guild's tri-annual quilt show. So much fun!! Fantastic quilts and a lot of inspiration. But the best parts?? The vendors :) I finally found the perfect quilt for my baby boy. Honestly, I am so pleased! The sailboat quilt I had been working on is simply too young for him anymore. That's what happens when it takes almost 4 years to make a quilt. So now, I am starting all over again next weekend at the retreat with an astronomy quilt I bought the kit for today. The fabric even glows in the dark for a short period of time. More picks to come soon!<br />
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I also bought fabric for 4 Christmas pillowcases, a Christmas pattern book and a large bag from the Guild's boutique store. And that is only day 1! I actually exceeded my budget by 10 am! Yikes!! <br />
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Well sewing this weekend will be tough. Regardless, here is my Making Christmas list. More additions than completions.<br />
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<span style="color: #274e13;"><u><b>Making Christmas List (Week 4):</b></u></span><br />
Quilt for my son - <a href="http://pinetreecountryquilts.com/quiltkits/large/Warp%20Speed%20Cover.jpg">Warp Speed</a><span style="color: #38761d;"></span><br />
Exclamation Quilt for Ice Fyre Raffle -<span style="color: #38761d;"> <span style="color: black;"><u>Still</u> two borders left</span></span><br />
<a href="http://happyhollowdesigns.com/kits.asp" target="_blank">Espresso Christmas</a> Ornaments - No Progress<br />
<a href="http://www.mccallsquilting.com/mccallsquilting/articles/Christmas_Cardinals_Home_Dec_Applique_Pillow_Pattern" target="_blank">Cardinal Pillow from this month's McCall's Quilting</a>!!!! Fabric chosen, embroidery almost done<br />
Bag for my daughter for Christmas - No progress<br />
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<span style="color: blue;">Addition</span>: Coasters to match Christmas napkins<br />
Christmas Present for my fantastic sitter - <span style="color: #38761d;">No progress; Still no idea what to make.....</span><br />
<span style="color: blue;"><span style="background-color: blue;"><span style="background-color: white;">Addition</span></span></span>: Other remaining 9 blocks for my Northcott BoM Quilt. It is a little backward, but I am inspired now that the log cabins are complete<br />
<span style="color: blue;">Addition:</span> 4 Christmas Pillowcases for my kids - a purchase from the Quilt Show<br />
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Happy Quilting!!The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-35633027673914961112013-10-29T00:04:00.001-02:302013-10-29T00:04:33.570-02:30Check!! Christmas Napkins Done!Well Making Christmas is "making" me <u>obsessed</u> with my list! <br />
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I have a heavy November ahead and a December where I won't physically be able to sew. That means I have a lot of pressure on me (self induced, of course) to finish my list. I can officially cross my children's Teachers' gifts off the list. Yeah!! Although, I am thinking a matching set of coasters.... Too much? Yes, I have reread my first couple sentences. But I have the fabric. It would be such a shame to not add them to the package of 4 of these Christmas Tree napkins :) Right?<br />
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This weekend is the Durham Trillium Quilt Show in Oshawa, Ontario. A weekend of quilts... but no quilting. Still, I am so excited to see the wonderfully creative work of my friends and fellow quilters.<br />
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Happy Quilting!The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-41195326228680914132013-10-28T00:46:00.003-02:302013-10-28T00:47:00.558-02:30Log Cabins - A quilter's staple<span style="color: #274e13;"><br /></span>
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<span style="color: #274e13;">This has been a busy week! Actually, looking at my calendar for the next month I am a little overwhelmed to be honest. And when I get stressed I sew! Luckily, my calendar includes a much needed quilting retreat. This past weekend, I attended a Twilight Tea! A fun way to hang out with great friends, great food and sewing until midnight. I wish I had more items crossed off of my list. However, I do have 24 log cabin blocks (just like the one below) to show for my sewing adventure as an update to my Making Christmas list. But now, it is time for sleep before a week of work and children's activities.<b> </b></span><br />
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Quilt for my son (very much past due!) <span style="color: #38761d;">- Backing fabric arrived from Connecting Threads on Friday!</span><br />
Exclamation Quilt for Ice Fyre Raffle (UFO from my last post) -<span style="color: #38761d;"> <span style="color: black;">Still two borders left</span></span><br />
<a href="http://happyhollowdesigns.com/kits.asp" target="_blank">Espresso Christmas</a> Ornaments - No Progress<br />
<strike>Log Cabins for my Northcott BoM Quilt<span style="color: #38761d;"> - Complete!</span>!!</strike><br />
<a href="http://www.mccallsquilting.com/mccallsquilting/articles/Christmas_Cardinals_Home_Dec_Applique_Pillow_Pattern" target="_blank">Cardinal Pillow from this month's McCall's Quilting</a>!!!! Fabric chosen, embroidery started<br />
Bag for my daughter for Christmas - No progress<br />
Christmas Presents for Teachers <span style="color: #38761d;">- Almost done!!!</span><br />
Christmas Present for my fantastic sitter - <span style="color: #38761d;">No progress; Not even an idea of what to make!!!</span><br />
Addition: Other remaining 9 blocks for my Northcott BoM Quilt (what can I say, I am inspired now that the log cabins are complete)<br />
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If anyone has any ideas what I can make for my sitter to go with her present, please let me know in the comments section.<br />
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Happy Quilting!<br />
<br />The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-56665270496007069392013-10-21T00:25:00.000-02:302013-10-21T00:25:17.549-02:30And the UFO's Grow......This week, thanks to my Making Christmas list, I have been listening to the hum of my sewing machine for about 30 to 60 minutes every night. I am 10 strips out of 15 into my 23 log cabin blocks for my Northcott BoM. A lot of sewing but still so much further to go. PLUS, I only have 3 of my 12 actual BoM blocks done. However, this time last week I just had a bunch of strips of fabric, so I am focusing on the progress. As slow as it is....<br />
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I have made progress on other items on my list, but it has meant I have started two new UFO's. The fabric below is for my cardinal pillows. This is all from my stash, which makes me very happy.<br />
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I also added to my stash this week. I decided to make Tree Napkins for my children's teachers. That required new fabric, right? Of course! The plan is to use something from my stash as the second fabric. Once I actually make a decision, I will be sure to share.<br />
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Quilt for my son (very much past due!) <span style="color: #38761d;">- Backing fabric ordered from Connecting Threads!</span><br />
Exclamation Quilt for Ice Fyre Raffle (UFO from my last post) -<span style="color: #38761d;"> Two borders left!</span><br />
<a href="http://happyhollowdesigns.com/kits.asp" target="_blank">Espresso Christmas</a> Ornament - No Progress<br />
Log Cabins for my Northcott BoM Quilt<span style="color: #38761d;"> - 10 of 15 logs attached</span><br />
<a href="http://www.mccallsquilting.com/mccallsquilting/articles/Christmas_Cardinals_Home_Dec_Applique_Pillow_Pattern" target="_blank">Cardinal Pillow from this month's McCall's Quilting</a>!!!! <span style="color: #38761d;">Fabric chosen, embroidery started</span><br />
Bag for my daughter for Christmas - No progress<br />
Christmas Presents for Teachers <span style="color: #38761d;">- Fabric Purchased!</span><br />
Christmas Present for my fantastic sitter - No progress<br />
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Wow. I actually made progress!! Thanks to <a href="http://rainbowharequilts.blogspot.com.au/">Janine</a> and <a href="http://www.makingrebeccalynne.com/" target="_blank">Rebecca</a> for the inspiration!!<br />
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<br />The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-17483013529130551412013-10-14T12:47:00.002-02:302013-10-14T23:52:17.234-02:30"Making Christmas" List<br />
I am enjoying my Thanksgiving by taking some quiet time to read some of my favorite blogs. The hustle and bustle of the spending time with family and enjoying a turkey and apple pie was yesterday so today I should be relaxing, right? Well on my reading adventures, I was inspired by Kristy at <a href="http://quietplay.blogspot.ca/" target="_blank">Quiet Play</a>, which led me to read (and now follow) Janine at <a href="http://rainbowharequilts.blogspot.com.au/" target="_blank">Rainbow Hare Quilts.</a><br />
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There are <span style="color: red;">less than 2 months until Christmas</span>!!!!! So here is my list.<br />
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Quilt for my son (very much past due!)<br />
Exclamation Quilt for Ice Fyre Raffle (UFO from my last post)<br />
<a href="http://happyhollowdesigns.com/kits.asp" target="_blank">Espresso Christmas Ornaments</a><br />
Log Cabins for my Northcott BoM Quilt <br />
<a href="http://www.mccallsquilting.com/mccallsquilting/articles/Christmas_Cardinals_Home_Dec_Applique_Pillow_Pattern" target="_blank">Cardinal Pillow from this month's McCall's Quilting</a>!!!!<br />
Bag for my daughter for Christmas<br />
Christmas Presents for Teachers<br />
Christmas Present for my fantastic sitter<br />
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Just looking at this list is making me fill a little queasy! Maybe more so because I have only started two of these projects and have no idea what to do for the my kids' teachers and sitter. I am debating doing the Christmas tree napkins or Christmas paper pieced coasters. I always give the teachers Chapters gift cards as the main gift. If they are overwhelmed by "stuff" they can always donate them to the school. But this year I would love to add something special (but quick!). Any ideas would be greatly appreciated!<br />
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Well, I can't figure out how to put the darn button on my blog (urgh!!) but I am definitely in! Please be more skilled than me and go to Janine and/or <a href="http://www.makingrebeccalynne.com/" target="_blank">Rebecca</a>'s blog, add the button and link up!<br />
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Happy Quilting!<br />
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<br />The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com8tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-33100369211231293662013-10-13T00:39:00.000-02:302013-10-13T01:06:05.500-02:30Exclamation!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Beds can make the best "design walls". In most cases, I am designing for a bed quilt anyway, so this is the best way to try it out! I had laid out the blocks to the quilt on my Mom's bed while I was home in Newfoundland. Usually I like to label my blocks to ensure I put it together just as I planned. However, I have learned that my camera can be my best friend for these exercises. And my baby girl never misses a chance to join the fun!<br />
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This quilt is scheduled to be donated to my daughter's synchro skating team as a fundraising raffle. I am behind (as always), so now instead of a raffle for this year's season, it will have to be next summer/fall. Good news is I am further ahead than this picture would suggest. Two borders left on the top. Then I need to decide if I am going to quilt it or have it quilted. If only I owned my dream machine, the Tiara, this would not even be a thought :)<br />
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<br />The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-21999822123527046482013-03-23T23:26:00.000-02:302013-03-23T23:26:24.888-02:30Newest Edition to the Family<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This baby quilt is for a special addition to the family, our great-niece. Her big sister already had a quilt, but I believe every newcomer deserves their very own quilt full of love!<br />
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I really like the simplicity of <a href="http://fatquartershop.blogspot.ca/2011/08/notion-of-month-twister-pinwheel-ruler.html" target="_blank">the Twister</a>. My daughter enjoys 'putting the puzzle' back together after cutting up the squares so I can resew them. This quilt using the large version was a snap. I have seen some beautiful versions of a wreath and a heart that I cannot wait to try with the smaller Twister!<br />
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The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-74810377481348974482012-08-06T22:42:00.001-02:302012-08-06T22:42:30.495-02:30I Made Myself a DealHappy Monday! <br />
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Like everyone else out there that quilts, I have a job and a family. Trying to find time to do everything is tough. And if you have ever read my blog, you know that I am not good at finishing things. Luckily, that is not a characteristic I take to work with me. :) It does, however, apply to my quilting (and housework).<br />
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So I have made a deal with myself. A bet if you will. <br />
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Autumn Ridge<br />
Cambridge Square<br />
Sailboats for Joseph<br />
Egg Money Quilt<br />
Big Sister Addie<br />
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When that happens (about May 2013 due to the BoM), I am buying myself the <a href="http://www.babylock.com/a-line/jane/">Babylock Jane</a> to quilt them all!!!<br />
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My pennies are already saved. I had been saving for the past few years to buy a long arm. However after completing some house renovations, I lost every spot that had previously been large enough for such a beast. So a mid arm it is! My only issue now is getting over the guilt of buying a machine given I have only completed two baby quilts in 2012. Therefore, my little challenge to myself!<br />
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<br />The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-9001771376067567562012-08-06T15:58:00.000-02:302012-08-06T22:00:27.634-02:30Block Number 2!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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They multiply!! I was so inspired by how well the first block went together, I couldn't consider doing anything else until I finished Northcott Block #2!! Block #3 is already cut and waiting on my sewing table to get a little peace, quiet and patience :)<br />
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I love the Marti Michell templates so much!! But cutting out one block at a time is NOT my thing. Other than hand applique quilts, like Piecemakers, my preference is to cut out a quilt from start to finish and then sew. Maybe a sample block. But nothing like this!!<br />
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Any Sampler Lovers out there?? Anyone else doing this quilt?<br />
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I am off to get some Work work done and watch the Canada / US Soccer game. Go Canada!!!<br />
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Happy Quilting!The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-696361069481798182012-08-04T01:39:00.001-02:302012-08-06T22:00:49.083-02:30Northcott Block of the Month - Block 1!!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I have been away for a few months. Away from my blog, but mostly from my sewing machine. Busy at work & busy with my kids' soccer and skating. Just plain busy.<br />
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I went to <a href="http://sewhavefun.com/">Sew Have Fun</a> today to pick up blocks 3 & 4 for the <a href="http://www.shopfonsandporter.com/product/Neutral-Stonehenge-BOM/monthly-product-clubs-block-of-the-month">Northcott Block of the Month</a>. I still had not even cut a piece of fabric on Block 1. Until today! I have a fear of cutting fabric. Especially if the fabric is in a very limited amount and one wrong cut will mean big trouble. Maybe that is why I usually buy an quarter of a meter..... okay, an extra meter...... of every fabric, for every project. No wonder I have such a large stash!!<br />
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Well as you can see, I changed all of that today. Block 1 is complete! And thanks to the <a href="http://frommarti.com/index.shtml">Marti Michell</a> templates, it was easy to cut and easier to piece! The rest of the blocks still frighten me, but now that I have Block One under my belt, who knows? Maybe Block 2 won't take another three months!<br />
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Happy Quilting!!The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-60074842723653705362012-01-29T01:38:00.000-03:302012-01-30T00:50:34.320-03:30UFO Update ....................<span style="color:#333399;"><span style="font-size:130%;"><span style="COLOR: rgb(153,51,153)">My UFOs</span></span> -<span style="font-family:arial;"> </span><span style="COLOR: rgb(153,51,153)">Updated 1/29/2012</span><br /></span><br />Here is my list of shame. I don't think it looks a whole lot different than when I did this list almost two years ago. Yikes!! If anything, I think it is growing!!!! <span style="color:#009900;"><strong>My goal for 2012 is to get this list down to 15 items.</strong> </span><span style="color:#000000;">Wish me luck!!</span><br /><br />--------------------------------------------------------------------<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Sandwiched/Quilting</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Needs to be Completed</span><br />Baby Bargello - Batik (Pieced)<br />Spring Cleaning - Thimblebery Fabrics (Pieced)<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Quilt Top Completed</span><br />Big Block Flannel Quilt (Pieced)<br />Charmed Hearts (Pieced)<br />Fire Escape - Atkinson Designs (Pieced)<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Needs Borders/Square Up</span><br />Sailboat Quilt for my Son's bed (Machine Applique)<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br />Blocks Completed</span><br />Friendship Star - Thimbleberry Lakeside (Pieced)<br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153); FONT-WEIGHT: bold"><br />Pieces of Fabric in Great Organized Containers!</span><br />2010 Piecemakers (Hand Applique)<br />1998 Piecemakers (Hand Applique)<br />Pretty Dresses in 30s (Hand Applique)<br />Dresdon Plate - Thimbleberries Lakeside and Lodge (Hand Applique)<br />McKenna Ryan - "Journey to Light" (Machine Applique)<br />"Winding Roads" Quiltmaker Scrap Pattern (Pieced)<br />"Sweet Hearts" McCalls Quick Quilts Pattern (Pieced)<br />Thimbleberries Block of the Month (2008)<br />Elm Creek Quilts - Olde Silver Thimble Bookclub (Pieced)<br />Traditional Sampler (Mixed Methods)<br />Moda Madiera Jelly Roll Quilt (Pieced)<br />Hearts and Flowers (Machine Applique)<br />Double Wedding Ring - Fons and Porter pre-cut kit (Pieced)<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Uncut</span> <span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Kits or Fabric</span><br />1999 Piecemakers - Time and Season (Hand Applique)<br />30's miniature quilt kit - Dresden Plate (Hand Applique)<br />Art to Heart - "I Believe" (Machine Applique)<br />Northcott "Cambridge Square" (Pieced)<br />"Bali with Love"(Machine Applique)<br />Row Your Quilt (Mixed)<br />McKenna Ryan - Petals of my Heart (Machine Applique)<br /><br /><span style="COLOR: rgb(0,0,153); FONT-WEIGHT: bold">Misc Projects</span><br />Too many more kits of bags, chatelaines, wallhangings, journal covers etc. to possibly nameThe Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-18003358168588146182012-01-22T12:32:00.006-03:302012-01-22T15:08:35.888-03:30Like Mother, Like DaughterWhen I was little, I always wanted to do whatever my Mom was doing. I was lucky in that my Mom worked from home as a bookkeeper until I was in grade 7. I am not sure how lucky she thought it was, but I always wanted to 'help'. As I got older, I worked summers with her (and my Dad) and followed on in the financial (and automotive) footsteps. My need to be just like my Mom extended into her hobbies as well. When she started plastic canvas, I wanted to do it. Ceramics? I must have driven her crazy. But when I absolutely, positively fell in love was when my Mom took a Sampler Quilt Class. I was 19 and hooked. When I moved to Ontario after university my Mom bought me my first sewing machine as an apartment warming present. And I signed up for my own Sampler quilt class. (Just in case you were wondering...14 years later and it isn't completed yet either.)<br /><br />My daughter is 8 and just like me when I was little. She loves to help and is fascinated by fabric and quilting. One day while we were fabric shopping at <a href="http://www.sewhavefun.ca/">Sew Have Fun</a>, she saw Edith was teaching a sewing class to two little girls. They were making bathingsuit cover ups!!! Seriously? I find flannel frightening! 8 year olds thankfully have no fear. So once a week, off she goes! She has made shorts (below), a denim jumper, a fantastic backpack, a blankie for her teddy bear, and placemats for me and her baby brother. It is just incredible to watch! The most spectacular thing is how she designs her projects. Her creativity is absolutely amazing! I just can't wait to see what she comes up with next!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCTMQuiccGUfJA_Vy6nUpk-ew41DcVvku25SXfSrEILlrIs-1WSrUliSUKJeoJKpkZBZjQOedd-WpJwrwlU8tpnzk2op6GUwbp76G9qJKX9GHhhgGeCTkzhfJgF1ODW0G8YPx_DPbwNOop/s1600/IMG_1973.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 280px; height: 379px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiCTMQuiccGUfJA_Vy6nUpk-ew41DcVvku25SXfSrEILlrIs-1WSrUliSUKJeoJKpkZBZjQOedd-WpJwrwlU8tpnzk2op6GUwbp76G9qJKX9GHhhgGeCTkzhfJgF1ODW0G8YPx_DPbwNOop/s400/IMG_1973.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700488049458818850" border="0" /></a><br />Happy Quilting!The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-35722462560267036322012-01-02T03:03:00.005-03:302012-01-22T15:08:50.734-03:30Fire Escape.... and my love of Batiks<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh4KMt_jjmmrFNZ3DNq6UWbK3zCLxz4jwrZtfqaNIZPSx1DoFAs8OlycyBEePKsx5gQTytwPg77rCPCct6LgqMueC3vS2aL6zOJ0afvFW2ctZh3HQxu9yoXA9djpB89WJqEbpwjk0-bEHH/s1600/IMG_2538.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 267px; height: 400px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhh4KMt_jjmmrFNZ3DNq6UWbK3zCLxz4jwrZtfqaNIZPSx1DoFAs8OlycyBEePKsx5gQTytwPg77rCPCct6LgqMueC3vS2aL6zOJ0afvFW2ctZh3HQxu9yoXA9djpB89WJqEbpwjk0-bEHH/s400/IMG_2538.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700477291287501554" border="0" /></a><br />There was a time when I hated batiks. Serious amount of strong dislike. I had no idea why anyone would want 'tie-dye' fabric to make a quilt. And the idea that anyone would take a chance that a piece they would cut would not be <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">exactly</span> the same as the next piece. <span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255); font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;">Madness I tell you!!! </span>Back then the owner at my favorite quilt store would tell me that one day I would feel differently. And every time a new shipment of batiks would arrive she would lovingly show them to me. After some time I grew to appreciate batiks for the process and the art form. But still, you would never see one of my quilts with a batik included. Let alone a whole quilt of it!!<br /><br />Then one day, something magical happened. I enjoy applique. Hand applique usually. But one day I saw <a href="http://pineneedles.com/SuperStore/SuperStore-Product.asp?ProductID=494">McKenna Ryans's A Journey to Light</a>! It was truly an experience for me. I decided I had to make it! So I asked Joy (quilt store owner mentioned above) if we could do a class or at least a kit. What I hadn't considered... was that McKenna Ryan's kits were very batik focused. I didn't care. I loved it! And with the dozen of hours I spent tracing, fusing and cutting shades of black and grey batik that had all looked the same to me a month earlier, I fell in love.<br /><br />Now, I frequently chose batiks for projects. What I <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(255, 0, 0);">love</span> is that every piece you cut is <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic;"><span style="color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">different</span>. </span><span style="font-style: italic;">Funny huh?</span> Quilting is just like every other part of your life. You grow, learn, mature and your tastes change. At a quilt show in Peterborough last year I saw a simple for <a href="http://store.atkinsondesigns.com/stores_app/browse_dept_items_ws.asp?Store_Id=913&page_id=17">Fire Escape</a> and loved the use of batiks in the sample. Most of my batiks are still used in applique and scenary quilts like McKenna Ryan or Piecemakers. This is an Atkinson Design pattern. I love how easy to follow their patterns are when I just need a break from working!!<br /><br />Now I just need to take this project from flimsie to complete :)<br /><br />Happy Quilting!The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-89964045165311397692012-01-01T22:08:00.006-03:302012-01-22T11:24:20.409-03:30Go Baby Go!!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisCLo0zIaxQqpt1ncAG7KVn97a5XYNXECSXpzgZ42PD_YS93u74W-j-Wft79HO4hGIVJvDvzGjcxU_Dd0Is6G0WO0IhnPbqFYHqYcL_g5P5v8JM-ame9KuB9eUubJTd0J2yWFQmgGVxuZL/s1600/IMG_2536.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEisCLo0zIaxQqpt1ncAG7KVn97a5XYNXECSXpzgZ42PD_YS93u74W-j-Wft79HO4hGIVJvDvzGjcxU_Dd0Is6G0WO0IhnPbqFYHqYcL_g5P5v8JM-ame9KuB9eUubJTd0J2yWFQmgGVxuZL/s400/IMG_2536.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5700467696458070658" border="0" /></a><br />For Christmas, I bought my mom an <a href="http://www.accuquilt.com/">Accuquilt Go Baby</a>. We had so much fun trying it out!! Okay, I cannot actually speak for my Mom.... but my kids and I had a ball! I love machine applique so I took the opportunity while my mom was here to use it to cut out flowers and hearts (with fusible already on!!) to make a throw for a little girl. Very likely a cuddle quilt for my Guild. All I need is to cut out the background blocks and iron on the perfectly cut (and did I mention already fused!!) pieces! Honestly I was really impressed. Less than an hour to fuse and cut 35 pieces!<br /><br />My Mom went back to Newfoundland with her Go Baby in its cute pink case. She has already cut out a quilt of her own. I can't wait to hear (and see) what she does in the future!! Maybe if I can ever get through my huge list of UFOs and flimsies I'll think about getting one for myself :)<br /><br />Happy Quilting!The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-27528218786985053322012-01-01T21:42:00.003-03:302012-01-01T21:58:45.722-03:30Happy New Year!!As is my tradition (or at least it seems to be becoming one) I did my Christmas sewing this year AFTER Christmas. On my guild retreat in October, we did a quick class on Christmas Tree napkins. My intent had been to do sets for gifts, but with work and Christmas prep..... it did not happen. However, my Mom and I had a chance to do a little sewing on Boxing Day and the result is a set for her and a set for me! The teachers will just have to wait until next Christmas :)<br /><br />Such a simple pattern..... but a beautiful touch on the table.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvJ1Nwj2c5zfx9Ue4JmN3Kana5Efc8QpTFG7J3TlLXA4b5VliwymimMuNEvnspPmYGRNzZF30sBJTvuApijakCnUZM7GL5gsFq1yD6GlESHgvdSIVwi5PVuC3srWqqpx2j4oeR_yvDfsL/s1600/IMG_2533.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiLvJ1Nwj2c5zfx9Ue4JmN3Kana5Efc8QpTFG7J3TlLXA4b5VliwymimMuNEvnspPmYGRNzZF30sBJTvuApijakCnUZM7GL5gsFq1yD6GlESHgvdSIVwi5PVuC3srWqqpx2j4oeR_yvDfsL/s400/IMG_2533.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692840043942554626" border="0" /></a><br />Happy New Year and Happy Quilting!The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-17574057235143801362011-11-08T19:06:00.003-03:302011-11-08T19:51:24.096-03:302 Days at Home<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4PwuLEl2q1x4P16htLGsdAdw2JJkdCbsB9SmKVz4_FWFAAnfL2ATjk6xsbXMSJGZiI6DV_hxixyqAtI39cCqvtYiKF4IEvmwtCQIO0aEsb9NUr4ruZtseuE3Std84hTR_mnVpAh_7LYtm/s1600/IMG_2463.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4PwuLEl2q1x4P16htLGsdAdw2JJkdCbsB9SmKVz4_FWFAAnfL2ATjk6xsbXMSJGZiI6DV_hxixyqAtI39cCqvtYiKF4IEvmwtCQIO0aEsb9NUr4ruZtseuE3Std84hTR_mnVpAh_7LYtm/s400/IMG_2463.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672758083006994082" border="0" /></a><br /><span style="font-size:130%;">My children's sitter is enjoying a well deserved vacation. As a result, I booked two vacation days of my own to spend with my babies. Would have been a great couple days, but my baby girl got sick with a sore throat and a fever. Since we were house bound, I was able to get some quality time cutting two quilts in preparation for the retreat with my guild in a couple weeks. I prefer to do my cutting at the kitchen counter, so this was making the best of a bad situation. <span style="font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">I now have two quilts ready to sew!</span><br /><br />This weekend I tried organizing my very <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">disorganized</span> <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 51, 255);">sewing room</span> and came across a bunch of kits I had not completed (or started). One was for a hand towel dress for over the oven handle. I have seen these done in the prettiest fabrics and with the nicest accessories. Today I finally got down to business. So cute!!! I would love to make more of these. Now to find the time, without having to have a sick baby :(<br /><br />Happy Quilting!</span>The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-67385172404757007062011-11-06T22:46:00.004-03:302011-11-06T23:07:22.888-03:30Welcome Baby Duncan!My grand nephew made his entrance into the world yesterday! A beautiful 8 lb, 3 oz healthy baby boy. I am so excited!! And happy that I have finally completed his quilt. It would have been such a different quilt had I known he was a he! However, I have no intention of starting over from scratch. I tried minky for the first time for the backing and I love it!! Not sure I don't want one of these myself :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKs9BJt8HFsHoQINSMJAIOWfeujC2zn8NPjcuZv9GYYAJtPvSGKOjjmDPvpKcWty5DPBCzsJN5zTF_IiKJeAMHmZAvMBNMtc7lPHLpl4Y9FZnIatL1n-VylazcLX4483nYM-7LGuh_Gp8B/s1600/IMG_2457.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgKs9BJt8HFsHoQINSMJAIOWfeujC2zn8NPjcuZv9GYYAJtPvSGKOjjmDPvpKcWty5DPBCzsJN5zTF_IiKJeAMHmZAvMBNMtc7lPHLpl4Y9FZnIatL1n-VylazcLX4483nYM-7LGuh_Gp8B/s400/IMG_2457.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672073189060270946" border="0" /></a><br />So now I definitely have to move on to finishing/making a quilt for my 4 year old. Sad to say I still have not done that. He is very interested in my quilting and always wants to help. And he is not unaware that I have made quilts for others but none for him. To ease my conscience today I made him a pillow case out of the some of the metres and metres of Cars fabric I have purchased over the years. Pretty sure it will never make a quilt, but I should make the fabric into dozens of pillow cases. It definitely makes for very happy little boys!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJbb6NFUXGaOI_UGuHl1_0fmyuWM6pm0ap2ItPJracSMQaf3WRSBvs0nVUOM5IURPAxkY0UDo5rR7Jjh1luniazS_B3Wi2f1T4PzNdLypGluZltXF3qSfWn3OOMnUPIteCtvKP4GYnsJG4/s1600/IMG_2451.JPG"><img style="display: block; margin: 0px auto 10px; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 400px; height: 267px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJbb6NFUXGaOI_UGuHl1_0fmyuWM6pm0ap2ItPJracSMQaf3WRSBvs0nVUOM5IURPAxkY0UDo5rR7Jjh1luniazS_B3Wi2f1T4PzNdLypGluZltXF3qSfWn3OOMnUPIteCtvKP4GYnsJG4/s400/IMG_2451.JPG" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5672075989950964082" border="0" /></a><br />Happy Quilting!!The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8593442729446522577.post-61214692198317580402011-10-29T19:24:00.002-02:302011-10-29T19:45:34.825-02:30What's Your Favorite Part of the Quilt Process?I have <span style="font-style: italic; font-weight: bold; color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">finally</span> machine sewn the binding on the baby quilt I have mentioned in the past couple of posts. I am looking forward to the quiet time I will enjoy tonight after my babies are in bed when I can cuddle up on the sofa with the quilt, needle and thread. Hand sewing the binding is my <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">favorite </span>part of the quilt process. <br /><br />Don't get me wrong. I love picking out my next project, fondling the new, unwashed fabric and cutting every piece in anticipation of putting it back together into something brand new. But there is nothing like putting those last stitches into your quilt! It is such a personal thing. And the sense that a project is complete.... well that is fantastic! As the Queen of the UFO, I don't get to feel that sense of accomplishment enough!<br /><br />Well, off to finish up the evening with my babes before I get to enjoy an evening of Drop Dead Diva and binding my quilt. <span style="font-weight: bold; font-style: italic; color: rgb(51, 0, 153);">What's your favorite part of the quilting process?</span><br /><br />Happy Quilting!!The Newfie Quilterhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13336435452000315931noreply@blogger.com0