Thought I would limit myself to these blocks and some applique of course!
Using these pretty new fabrics from Moda. .."Whitewashed Cottage" by 3 sisters.

I have not designed a  quilt before that has off centered blocks....wish me luck !
I will keep you posted.

Carol

Miss Elizabeth

I thought I would keep everyone upto date with the new quilt on the block....."Miss Elizabeth".
She and I have been patiently getting ourselves together....524 hexagons of various size, 82 honeycomb shapes and 279 various 6 pointed star diamonds and of course there was lots and lots of fussy cutting.

Miss Elizabeth

 

Throughout the process of the quilt I made myself use mostly fabrics that I had stashed away (and there was lots) and to also view some of those fabrics differently when looking to fussy cut them. It was also quite demanding to use fabric that I didn't have a great fondness for and also to only use fabrics once in each row.

I think this may be my favourite

Or is it this one!

 

As usual I can't seem to stay away from those lovely cherry pink colours so I definitely don't think my son will be asking for this labour of love.
Being that it has just taken me 4 hours to write the pattern, and that is just the first draft as I always check my patterns several times before printing, and no diagrams are yet in place, the whole process from devising the product, making the quilt and then getting the pattern out to you is like watching a slow growing tree giving its all!

Oh yes and then there is the hand quilting to come!

So hopefully, "Miss Elizabeth" will be out there for all to enjoy in the next 8 weeks or so.....fingers crossed.

Carol

Classes for 2013 Term 1

Welcome,

and I hope that everyone had a safe and happy Christmas.

As busy as Christmas and New Year is I have found time to at least do some finishing off and even managed to make a new quilt top.

Two of these projects will be offered as classes for the first term of 2013.

Yes thats right. I am going to begin classes from home at the end of January so take a peek at the class list and there may be something there that takes your fancy. There is something for beginners as well as intermediate sewers.

Beginners Applique....Ruler Bag or Molly Cushion

Dates.

January 29th and 31st.

February 12th and 14th.

February 26th and 28th (project finishing off class).

Cost per class is $35 (includes pattern)

Time 9.30am - 2.30 pm

Choose one of these projects to make, and practice your needleturn skills on easy shapes using freezer paper applique. Finish off with a little embroidery and your sewing machine. Finished cushion size is 15" square. Finished Ruler bag is 8" x 25 1/2" with a pocket on the back for your cutter and 6 1/2" square ruler.

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Intermediate/Experienced applique Projects.

Choose from either Raspberry Delight or Amelia Jane. Both of these large quiltes offer a challenge using freezer paper applique and English paper applique.

Dates.

February 5th and 7th

March 5th and 7th

April 2nd and 4th (project finishing off class).

Cost per class is $40 (includes pattern)

Time 9.30am - 2.30 pm

"Raspberry Delight" finished size is 60" square.

"Amelia Jane" finished size is 78" square.

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Beginners Machine pieced quilt..."Emily".

If you are a novice quilter or you just think you might need some help with cutting and making your points meet then this is a good little quilt to start on.

The easy machine pieced block teaches you the quick half square triangle method and the quick flying geese method. This quilt would look great in brights or boys colours as well. Finished quilt measures 56" square.

Dates

February 19th and 21st

March 26th and 28th

April 9th and 11th (project finishing off class).

Cost per class is $35 (includes pattern)

Time 9.30am - 2.30 pm

Class Information.

*There will be no refunds on class tuition if you are unable to attend.

*Course deposit equal to the cost of one class must be paid at the time of booking your place and then again when you attend class in advance for the next class.

* All class fees include the pattern only.

*Class fees do not include your fabric and other class requirements.

*Please ensure that you are confident in operating your sewing machine and that it is in good working order.

You can contact me for more information on classes at...

cherrypiedesigns@hotmail.com

or

phone; 04 0042 0074

Carol.

Cherry Fizz

As promised here is the next installment of the pretty little cot quilt I have decided to name "Cherry Fizz".

In this window of four assorted fabrics I have quilted using DMC perle 8 thread (not shown in this image) and the result has been great.

Now here is a little tip....place the shape with the bias underneath the straight edge when sewing and this will help to eliminate any stretching.


As you may have guessed this project is almost finished and has an easy pieced border. You should be able to see the finished item some time next week.

This is the second block in what I've named "The Little Civil War Quilt". Coming together just fine I am about to add the last borders and write the pattern.

Things are all systems go at the moment...the creative thoughts have been working overtime this week.

Carol