tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-23485841623134410692024-03-12T12:58:10.956-05:00from Pixels to PatchworkMy journey from Pantone and print to patterns and pincushionsTaryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.comBlogger101125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-80772480091378132762015-07-09T00:00:00.000-05:002015-07-09T00:00:04.074-05:00Pinwheel Baby Quilt<div style="text-align: left;">
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I had actually <a href="https://instagram.com/p/3MTWpbtyXy/?taken-by=pixelstopatchwork">made another quilt top</a> for this particular baby, but it turned out a little too big. Plus, I ended up wanting to keep it for myself! I had limited time to finish a new quilt, so I raced to my local quilt shop in hopes that I would find a cute precut that I could make a quick quilt with. Two charm packs of Chantilly for $6.99 and a coordinating backing fabric also in store? That'll work!<br />
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The pattern is <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/03/pinwheel-baby-quilt.html">Pinwheel Baby Quilt </a>by Jodi Nelson and it is available for free at <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/">Moda Bake Shop</a>. I used this pattern as <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2015/03/shylahs-quilt.html">inspiration for a pillow I made a few months ago.</a> It is really quick project (in terms of making quilts!) and the prairie points really kick up the specialness a notch! The original pattern only calls for one charm pack, but I excluded all the purple and cream prints and went with a 4x5 arrangement rather than a 3x4 arrangement. I like to stick close to 38"x52" for baby quilts, so it is useful for a longer period of time.<br />
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The pattern calls for half-square triangles constructed with triangles, but I used <a href="http://www.mccallsquilting.com/mccallsquilting/articles/Pieced_Squares___Introduction_to_Half_Square_Triangles">the sandwich method</a>. The Juki TL-2010 came with a compensating foot that can be used as a 1/4" foot, but the heavy-duty built-in guide isn't ideal for my favorite HST method. I bought the <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B003AJQSPO?psc=1&redirect=true&ref_=oh_aui_detailpage_o02_s00">Janome 1/4" Seam Foot with Edge guide</a> and it works perfectly with my Juki. The guide is held on by a super tiny screw, so it is removable.<br />
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One thing that my life harder on the aforementioned pillow, was that I overlapped the prairie points on the corners. The corner points should actually lay adjacent so that there isn't a stubborn bulky spot. McCall's tutorial on <a href="http://www.mccallsquilting.com/mccallsquilting/articles/prairie_points_edging">prairie points</a> helped me out with this project.<br />
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Stipple in Aurifil 40wt Dove. I thought I could quilt the whole thing in one go and sneak to the pinwheels through the prairie point intersections, but that didn't work out very well at all! I ended up quilting the middle and then rolled it back up on the frame to quilt the borders.<br />
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Pin Dot from Ruby by Bonnie and Camille. Oh my goodness, I have been saving that fabric since 2012 for binding another quilt. But I was running out of time and it matched well, so I went with it! I am guessing it won't be hard to find another red pin dot fabric!<br />
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<b>I will be linking up with Finish it Up Friday at <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/">Crazy Mom Quilts</a>, Fabric Frenzy Friday at <a href="http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fort Worth Fabric Studio</a>, <a href="http://tgiffriday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday</a> (which is being hosted at <a href="http://quiltmatters.blogspot.com/">Quilt Matters </a>this week) and <a href="http://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/2014/7/18/show-off-saturday-linky-party-see-my-new-swimsuit">Show off Saturday at the Sew Can She blog</a>.</b>Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com39tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-41127891296027540492015-07-02T00:00:00.000-05:002015-07-02T00:00:00.633-05:00Cheerio!June is always such a busy month. A majority of my family was born in June, so there was a birthday party every weekend. I ate so much cake and ice cream! I also had to finish two baby quilts. This quilt is for a baby boy who was just born on my mother-in-law's side of the family.<br />
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The pattern is Cheerio by Camille Roskelley. I found the pattern in issue 8 of <a href="http://www.lovepatchworkandquilting.com/">Love Patchwork and Quilting</a> magazine, but it is also sold on the <a href="http://thimbleblossoms.bigcartel.com/">Thimble Blossoms website</a>. I paired a fat eighth bundle of Sweetwater's The Boat House with Bella Solids Off White. I really love these nautical prints with this quilt pattern, because the blocks remind me of life savers! The fat eighth bundle I used had less fabric than the pattern called for, but that was okay since I was reducing the size anyway. Each fat eighth equals a block, so it is easy to scale the pattern up and down. I made it really easy on myself and just halved the pattern. I ended up with four extra blocks, plus the six extra fat eighths I didn't cut.<br />
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To make flippy corners, I adhere painter's tape to my machine and draw a straight line from the needle to the edge of the machine. Then all I have to do is keep the appropriate corners aligned and done! It really speeds up the process.<br />
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It really did seem like a lot of pieces and steps for a baby quilt, but each step was so easy that the process was really enjoyable. By keeping my fabric organized, I was able to cut down the back-and-forth to the sewing machine and really streamline my chain piecing. I have been listening to audiobooks while working on quilt tops and it really makes time fly, even during the more tedious parts of quilting. While making this quilt, I listened to The Husband's Secret by Liane Moriarty through <a href="http://houstonlibrary.org/">my library's</a> subscription to <a href="https://www.hoopladigital.com/">Hoopla</a>.<br />
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I used my <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/09/personalized-quilt-backs-my-process.html">standard baby quilt backing template</a>, plus my blank pages... <a href="http://fromblankpages.bigcartel.com/">My First Alphabet pattern</a>. The Boat House prints are so dense and I wanted something a little more airy for the top section of the back. I chose More Hearty Good Wishes Ships Dark Blue by Janet Clare for Moda. It felt extra soft and drapey! I am really proud of the matched seam on the back! <a href="https://anitaestes.wordpress.com/2013/04/28/invisible-seams-on-quilt-back/">Na Na's Place on the Web</a> has a great tutorial for getting a perfect invisible seam.<br />
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After I had already purchased the More Hearty Good Wishes fabric, I discovered a <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/passport-blueprint-the-hamptons-yardage">great ship blueprint fabric</a>. I think it would have worked well too. 3 Sisters always has great blueprint and text prints!<br />
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The quilting is a stipple with Aurifil 40wt in Dove. This was my first time working with 40wt and it really is much more noticeable than 50wt! The stitches are very defined.<br />
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I had been worried about frame quilting when the backing alignment is crucial, because a quilt I sent out to be quilted came back noticeably off-center. It turns out I had nothing to worry about. I think it helps that the name is left aligned, so you can't tell if it is offset by an inch or two. I did add an extra inch to the left of the name just to be extra safe. Can you imagine all the tears that would occur if I took it off the frame and the name was cut off? :D<br />
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Since the top and backing are pinned to the leader cloths by their centers, it is easy to center the width. Centering the height is a little more finicky. I have been drawing a line at the ideal part of the backing and making sure that I float the top of the quilt to the line. Technically it still ends up being an inch or two too low or high, but I usually have a lot of room to work with.<br />
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Next week I will be showing off the other baby quilt <i>(pictured above)</i>! I am still trying to work up the energy to make backing for the the very first quilt I ever started!<br />
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<b>I will be linking up with Finish it Up Friday at <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/">Crazy Mom Quilts</a>, Fabric Frenzy Friday at <a href="http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fort Worth Fabric Studio</a>, <a href="http://tgiffriday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday</a> (which is being hosted at <a href="http://www.quokkaquilts.com/">Quokka Quilts</a> this week) and <a href="http://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/2014/7/18/show-off-saturday-linky-party-see-my-new-swimsuit">Show off Saturday at the Sew Can She blog</a>.</b>Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com21tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-21310369228472473622015-05-22T07:47:00.000-05:002015-05-22T07:47:20.712-05:00TGIFF: Quilty Fun!This is one of my favorite sampler designs ever! I made this quilt as part of the <a href="http://fatquartershop.blogspot.com/p/quilty-fun-sew-along-and-blog-tour.html">Quilty Fun Sew Along</a>. I started this project because I was working on the <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/12/texas-quilt-finish.html">Texas A&M quilt</a> and I really needed a project with bright colors! I gave this quilt to my mom for Mother's Day.<br />
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The cutting instructions are available at the <a href="http://fatquartershop.blogspot.com/p/quilty-fun-sew-along-and-blog-tour.html">The Jolly Jabber</a>, but for block construction you need Lori Holt's book <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/quilty-fun-book">Quilty Fun: Lessons in Scrappy Patchwork</a>. I really love Lori's techniques for working with tiny scraps. Some of the blocks are constructed in a completely different way than I expected. She also included detailed pressing instructions at each step! The projects in the book feature one or more of these blocks in some capacity. There is a Row Along Quilt in the book, as well as ten individual projects. The book is spiral bound, which is great because it lays flat on the table while you work.<br />
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I chose to work scraps that were red, yellow, pink, light blue, yellow-green and blue-green. I avoided purple and orange for the most part. The white background is Vintage Modern Dots in Cream, the red border is Baby Jane Hop Skip Fabric in Scarlet and the outer border is Ta Dot in Teal. Ta Dot in Teal is one of my favorite dot prints and I especially love it <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/09/wip-wednesday.html">next to red</a>.<br />
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All the blocks are so adorable, but the quarter square triangles are my favorite! I am going through my scraps now so I can make a large quarter square triangle quilt. It will definitely have bigger blocks though!<br />
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The hardest part for me was the frame around the bee. The simple blocks (flying geese, squares and quarter square triangles) are the ones I had the hardest time working on in a smaller scale. If I could go back, I would work on the bee block first and all of the frame pieces immediately after. I think starch would have helped.<br />
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There is a lot of detail in this quilt and I uploaded a few more detailed shots to <a href="https://www.flickr.com/photos/tarynbritny/sets/72157641231144823">my Flickr account</a>.<br />
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The quilt top finishing and backing instructions are at <a href="http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/2014/03/the-quilty-fun-sew-along-week-20-big.html">Bee in My Bonnet</a>. I was really tempted to to make a whole fabric backing, but this was a really good opportunity to use some (24!) fat quarters that have been sitting in my closet for a very long time. Many of them are large prints, which I have a difficult time using. I've learned not to buy large prints, except for specific projects!<br />
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Large stipple in Aurifil 50wt Dove. I use Dove all the time for quilting and piecing. It blends really well and sometimes it seems like it is taking on the color of the fabric below it.<br />
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The binding is Medium Cotton Gingham Red (Riley Blake). Any kind of gingham or gridded binding drives me crazy, but it was perfect for this quilt. I like the chunkiness of the print, especially in contrast with all the tiny prints in the quilt! I chose a red binding to match the inner border.<br />
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There is a <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/quiltyfunsewalong/pool/">Flickr group</a> for this quilt along. I love seeing all the different color schemes!<br />
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I am still working on the baby quilts! 40 blocks finished for the girl quilt and all the block components are finished for the boy quilt.<br />
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<b>I will be linking up with Finish it Up Friday at <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/">Crazy Mom Quilts</a>, Fabric Frenzy Friday at <a href="http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fort Worth Fabric Studio</a>, <a href="http://tgiffriday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday</a> (which is being hosted at -<a href="http://slostudio.ca/post/119568637440/tgiff-thank-goodness-its-finished-friday">Slostudio</a> this week) and <a href="http://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/2014/7/18/show-off-saturday-linky-party-see-my-new-swimsuit">Show off Saturday at the Sew Can She blog</a>.</b>Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com13tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-74565513842385327782015-05-14T19:38:00.000-05:002015-05-14T19:38:54.183-05:002012 Designer Block of the Month QuiltI started this block of the month quilt in the summer of 2012, about six months after I started quilting. It feels so awesome to mark this one off the project list! This quilt is a gift for one of our aunts.<br />
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I made this quilt as part of the <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/2012-designer-mystery-block-of-the-month-pattern-set">2012 Designer Mystery Block</a> program at Fat Quarter Shop. Kitted quilts don't involve much creativity, but they are fantastic for learning and improving skills without having to worry about all the aesthetic decisions that come with making a quilt. They also make for nice, relaxing side projects. I only stuck with the monthly sewing for a few of the blocks, but it was fun receiving a pretty package in the mail each month!<br />
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The instructions were very clear and organized. All the fabrics are from Vintage Modern by Bonnie and Camille. The Fat Quarter Shop sent more than enough fabric. I actually made two blocks from the fabric for the third block on the first row.<br />
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All the blocks in this quilt consist of flying geese, half square triangles, goose in the corner blocks (flippy corners?), and/or basic square/rectangle blocks. When I first started, all these blocks looked so complicated. I was surprised when I learned how they were made from the same simple parts in different configurations. My proficiency with all these basic quilt building blocks improved greatly over the course of making this quilt.<br />
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I pre-washed and starched all the top fabrics. My blocks always look better when I starch! I took special care to piece the striped sashing so that the striped pattern was continuous with no breaks.<br />
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The backing is Cream Cotton Blossom. When I was done quilting, I remembered that I had washed all the fabric except the backing! Thankfully, everything came out of the dryer fine. (All these pictures are post-wash.)<br />
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Quilted with a large stipple using Aurifil 50wt White. This is the second large quilt I have quilted with my <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2015/03/my-thoughts-on-short-arm-quilting-jelly.html">frame</a>. Sometimes I feel like I have no idea what I am doing, but that feeling is slowly subsiding. I read <i>The Real Doctor Will See You Shortly</i> by Matt McCarthy recently and one paragraph really put things in perspective for me:<br />
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A basketball player, a doctor and a quilter might not have that much in common professionally, but the mental process for acquiring new skills is similar. Right now quilting feels a little chaotic, but the more I quilt the easier it will become. This second quilt already felt a little easier than the first quilt, which felt easier than the <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2015/03/my-thoughts-on-short-arm-quilting-jelly.html">two baby quilts</a>. I am sure this will continue as I quilt through my rather large backlog of quilt tops!<br />
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The binding is Candy Apple Gumdrop. I love red bindings, so I was pretty happy that it was the binding fabric provided!<br />
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There is a <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/2012designermystery/">Flickr group</a> for this block of the month club. It is fun to see the different quilting and layout choices. I really love what Elaine @ <a href="http://messygoat.com/2013/07/22/im-glad-you-happened-to-be-awake/">Messy Goat</a> did with her quilt. The layout is stunning and she really made the quilt special and meaningful.<br />
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Next week, I will be sharing my <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/Quilty%20Fun">Quilty Fun</a> finish. I have two more large quilt tops that will be quilted as soon as I piece the backings. I am also working on two baby quilts.</div>
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<b>I will be linking up with Finish it Up Friday at <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/">Crazy Mom Quilts</a>, Fabric Frenzy Friday at <a href="http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fort Worth Fabric Studio</a>, <a href="http://tgiffriday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday</a> (which is being hosted at -<a href="http://quarterinchfromtheedge.blogspot.ca/">A Quarter Inch from the Edge</a> this week) and <a href="http://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/2014/7/18/show-off-saturday-linky-party-see-my-new-swimsuit">Show off Saturday at the Sew Can She blog</a>.</b></div>
Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-59782818843743280542015-04-23T19:00:00.000-05:002015-04-24T17:42:29.654-05:00Star Gazer QuiltThose of you who read here regularly will recognize this color scheme! :) This quilt is a commission, so I provided a menu of options and made this quilt based on the customer's preferences. This is my farthest traveling quilt; my husband hand-delivered it to Trinidad last week!<br />
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The pattern is <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/103942414/star-gazer-quilt-pattern-paper-pattern">Star Gazer</a> by Lunden Designs. I really like how the pattern continues off the left and right edges! The instructions are really easy to follow and the resulting quilt is so pretty. The Orange Peel is not the most forgiving quilt block, so for beginners I would recommend practicing with a few blocks before cutting fabric for the whole quilt. I only sewed one test block to give myself confidence to pursue this pattern, but I wish I would have sewn a few more so I could see how they all fit together. Sewing these curves was not hard at all and any problems I had were solely because of some slight cutting inaccuracies.<br />
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<li>I cut appropriately sized squares & rectangles out of the fabric first and then cut pieces out using the templates. I left the flat end of the blue parts a little long, so I would have extra room during the trimming process. Precutting the squares might not be as doable if you are fussy cutting, but if the print is centered in the square I think it should be fine.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.herrschners.com/hm_Product.aspx?id=12093&pid=190853">EZ Quilting Extra Thick Template Plastic</a>, a 18mm rotary blade, and cutting in stacks of four solved many of the problems I've previously had with trimming the template plastic.</li>
<li>I've been saying it for every quilt pattern lately, but for this one especially: ROTATING CUTTING MAT! I used it for cutting the pieces with the templates and trimming the blocks. It made everything so much easier. When trimming, the legs should hit the 45-degree lines.</li>
<li>I was really happy that I had no problems with my blocks laying flat. I used all of the best practices for curves, so any or all of these may have helped me avoid problems: (1) Starch! (2) Serious pinning. (3) Carefully pressing the seam and then pressing the whole block from the back (4) Sewing slowly. (5) Small stitch length (6) Sewing half of a curve at a time, from the center to the edge.</li>
<li>Instead of pinning the last 1/2" of the star legs, I glue basted. It helped me keep everything lined up in the end. </li>
<li>When I finished all the blocks, I glue basted the blocks into rows. I spent a long time arranging the blocks and that step prevented any mix-ups.</li>
<li>I wish I had used techniques to reduce bulky seams. The block intersections had a lot going on!</li>
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The name was pieced using <a href="http://fromblankpages.blogspot.com/">from blank pages... </a><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/270443/pattern-store">My First Alphabet (Limited Use License)</a> pattern. Most of these quilts have been gifts, so I am only on 2 of 50 of the license. The name was long, so I flipped it vertically to take advantage of the length of the quilt.<br />
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I used <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0042SSUS0/ref=oh_aui_detailpage_o08_s00?ie=UTF8&psc=1">Sax Plain White Newsprint</a> for paper-piecing. It is so easy to work with! At Amazon.com it is currently $3.59 + $4.99 shipping for 500 pages which is a better price than paper specifically sold for paper-piecing, but it might be worth checking an office store nearby so you can avoid shipping costs.<br />
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The blue print is <a href="http://www.fashionablefabrics.com/lets-pretend-cloud-pictures-by-sarah-jane-for-michael-miller-fabrics-dc5821-breeze.aspx">Let's Pretend Cloud Pictures in Breeze</a> by Sarah Jane, which is the cutest. I've gotten in the bad habit of finding a print I like and <i>then</i> trying to find it in the store. The print was harder to find than expected, especially in the Breeze colorway. <br />
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More information on the personalized baby quilt backings <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/09/personalized-quilt-backs-my-process.html">at this link</a>.<br />
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The stars weren't as uniform as they should've been, so I wanted to use an allover pattern. Straight lines were out, because I thought it would draw attention to any of the more unique stars! My thought process was: Star Gazer → Stars → Milky Way → Spiral. Spiral quilting adds such great texture and is really easy once you get started.</div>
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The spiral has 1" spacing between quilting lines. The Juki walking foot is 1/4" and I was not willing to spiral quilt in 1/4" increments! That is when I discovered one issue with the Juki walking foot; there is no place for a guide bar! Since I had a terrible time trying to use a paper clip as an impromptu guide bar during <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/07/finally-finish-lickety-split-quilt-for.html">my last spiral quilting experience</a>, this time I decided <a href="http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g356/pixelstopatchwork/IMG_2324_zpsn69ry4gc.jpg">to glue (E6000) a .75" toothpick to my walking foot as a guide</a> (NOTE: I let the glue set for 24 hours). Surprisingly, it worked! The toothpick gave me a single point to focus on and came off easily when I was finished.</div>
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Spiral quilting was much less frustrating this time! I have bigger harp space now, but I think the biggest difference was the needle down function. I am never buying a machine without needle down again! I also made it easy on myself and started the spiral in the center this time. I used a smaller stitch when starting the spiral. The first few rounds are the hard part, because the curves are tight. The smaller stitch length made it easier to <i>slowly</i> navigate those tight curves.</div>
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The top thread is Aurifil Light Blue Grey 50wt and it blended better than the light blue I used on my <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/07/finally-finish-lickety-split-quilt-for.html">last quilt</a> with this color scheme. I used Aurifil Aluminium for the bobbin thread. I chose something that was a little lighter than the Light Blue Grey for the back, so the color of the thread wouldn't overpower the name.</div>
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Red and white strips again! The fabric is Michael Miller Clown Stripe in Red.</div>
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I looked at my <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/p/finished-quilts.html">finished quilt</a> page and realized that my last seven quilts were baby quilts. I desperately need to make an adult quilt and/or a quilt for myself! I have a couple more baby quilts to make, but after that I am going to get serious about finishing some of my larger quilts.</div>
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<b>I will be linking up with Finish it Up Friday at <a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/">Crazy Mom Quilts</a>, Fabric Frenzy Friday at <a href="http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fort Worth Fabric Studio</a>, <a href="http://tgiffriday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday</a> (which is being hosted at -<a href="http://www.goer.org/sarah/">Things I Make</a> this week), <a href="http://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/2014/7/18/show-off-saturday-linky-party-see-my-new-swimsuit">Show off Saturday at the Sew Can She blog</a> and Sew Cute Tuesday @ <a href="http://blossomheartquilts.com/">Blossom Heart Quilts</a>! </b></div>
Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-11502817912232410762015-03-12T19:00:00.000-05:002015-03-12T20:31:04.258-05:00My Thoughts on Short Arm Quilting: Jelly Roll Jam<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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The Jelly Roll Jam is so easy to make and would be great for a quick baby shower gift, especially if there are twins involved! The pattern gives you two quilts, so with materials bought on sale it was a relatively inexpensive gift to make. The <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/free-quilt-pattern-jelly-roll-jam-free-quilt-pattern">pattern is available for free</a> at Fat Quarter Shop's website. I decided to divide up my Cuzco jelly roll into purple/pink/white and blue/orange/yellow color groupings. The blue/orange/yellow one is my favorite, because it reminds me of a koi pond!<br />
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I made this quilt so I could practice my FMQ skills and it is the first quilt that I put on my Gracie Queen frame. It is always more fun to practice on an actual quilt and it is less upsetting to make a mistake on a quilt that doesn't require a huge time investment!<br />
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I sewed the leftover scraps together to create the backing strip. There were a few whole jelly roll strips left too, so that is what I used to surround the scrap strips. I also used three Kate Spain half yards and one solid half yard for the backings.<br />
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I cut rounded corners, because there are so many straight lines in this quilt. I chose binding colors that bring out the most calming parts of the quilt, which is important in such a print heavy quilt! I am guessing at the actual colors, but I used a fat quarter each of Quilter's Linen in Thistle and Tiny Diamonds in Teal.<br />
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<b>Note on the Tiny Diamonds: </b>I tend to stay way from checkered or gridded fabrics for bindings. Those patterns can give the illusion that the binding is twisted or bulging, if you don't pay careful attention to your cutting or if something about the print makes it difficult to cut in a way to avoid the distorted look. You can see this effect on my <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/07/two-baby-quilt-finishes.html">first Twister Quilt</a>. The Tiny Diamonds print doesn't bother me in photos because it is tone-on-tone and reads like a solid, but it does bug me in person! Just something for me to remember in the future!<br />
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With this 36"x36" quilt, I think it took longer to load it into the frame than to quilt it! I used a large stipple, but it is a little hard to see. If you click on the images above, the quilting can be seen most clearly on the yellow and pink backing fabric.<br />
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My current quilting setup is a Juki TL2010q and a Gracie Queen Quilting Frame. I originally had my heart set on a Janome Horizon, but I since I had the space and I love making larger quilts I decided to buy a more basic machine + frame combination instead. Since I only finish a few quilts a year and quilting is just my hobby, I think this is currently the most appropriate setup for me...and the setup that was easiest to talk my husband into. ;D<br />
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I bought the frame and sewing machine at <a href="http://www.sewvacdirect.com/">SewVacDirect</a> in Bryan, TX. I was so excited when I picked a place to buy the machine and it turned out the physical location was only an hour drive away! The customer service is really great and responsive. When I finished setting up the leader cloths and had a practice quilt loaded, I pushed 'ON' button and...nothing! There was a problem with the Speed Control, the controller attached to the handle that takes the place of the foot. I called SewVacDirect and they were ready to ship me a new Speed Control <i><b>immediately</b></i>. I reached The Grace Company before the new one was shipped and it turned out that in the black cap on the circuit board was on the wrong set of pins. <a href="http://i1097.photobucket.com/albums/g356/pixelstopatchwork/IMG_2255_zpspuf4ifvb.jpg">So I moved the black cap over and it worked</a>! I really appreciate the speedy response from both companies!<br />
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<b>Some resources that have helped me a long the way:</b><br />
<a href="http://piecemealquilts.com/frame-quilting/">Frame Quiltin</a>g @ Piecemeal Quilts (post + comments)<br />
Wenda Coburn: <a href="http://wendacoburn.com/wp/">Confessions of a Short Arm Quilter</a> + <a href="http://www.wendacoburn.com/">Online Store</a>. I also bought her ebook <a href="http://wendacoburn.com/store/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=70&products_id=183">Short Arm Quilting</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.craftsy.com/class/a-new-look-at-longarm-quilting/466">A New Look at Long Arm Quilting</a> (Free Craftsy Class) - This class is on a long arm, but still helpful!<br />
<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=x1cy4HSZNiE">Gracie Queen Frame YouTube Video </a><br />
<a href="https://www.graceframe.com/site/sally_blog_docs/fabri-fast_guide.pdf">Fabri-Fast Fabric Installation Guide</a><br />
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<b>Leader Cloths </b>- There are pre-made leader cloths available, but I decided to make my own because of the inconsistent reviews on Amazon.com and the pre-made ones are fairly expensive. Ticking stripe was universally recommended, so I used <a href="https://www.fabric.com/buy/uf-210/vertical-ticking-stripe-black-ivory">Vertical Ticking Stripe Black/Ivory Fabric</a>. It is 54" width so I only needed 3 yards, which I cut into three long pieces of varying heights (approx 10", 18", 24"). The ticking stripe is printed on a sturdy cotton duck and the straight lines are helpful! The instructions for making leader cloths are in the frame instruction manual. <a href="http://www.justsewolivia.com/2012/09/tutorial-fabric-leaders-for-longarm.html">JustSewOlivia</a> has a really helpful post with great pictures. I did not have to use velcro, because my cloths 'snap' in with plastic tubing.<br />
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I pin my quilt to the leader cloths with <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Wrights-881428-Flower-Multicolor-75-Pack/dp/B000AMBACK/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1426171329&sr=8-1&keywords=flowerhead+pins">flat flower head pins</a>.<br />
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<b>Practice: </b>My first practice piece was just a large generic purple solid top and a large generic purple solid back and white thread. The white thread on dark solid made it easier to catch and fix any beginner's mistakes quickly. It also helped me get a feel for the quilting movement, without having to worry about unpicking threads. I did use a seam ripper on the practice quilt or the Jelly Roll Jam quilts. It is not helpful for me to focus on perfection when learning. At this point, I am focusing on becoming comfortable with the machine, the frame and my technique.<br />
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<b>Pros: • </b>It makes quilting so much easier and faster! The carriage moves so smoothly and the quilting movement is much more natural for me. • Not having to baste is awesome! • I don't feel intimidated by my stack of large quilt tops anymore. The work area for the queen setup is 84". • There are upgrade options for the frame. The carriage will fit most machines with up to an 18” throat (foot pedal and power cord have to be separate). If I ever wanted to quilt larger quilts, there is a king expansion set available. • The Grace Company has many helpful <a href="https://www.youtube.com/user/GraceFrameCo">YouTube videos</a>. • I get less stressed out about mistakes, since I am further away from the quilt when quilting.<br />
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<b>Cons: </b>All these are relatively minor for me: • Lining up the quilt top with a pieced backing is slightly harder. It is easy to center the top and backing horizontally on the frame, but a bit harder vertically. I did pretty well with the baby quilts in this post, but one of quilt tops did end up an inch higher than I wanted. Of course, that is a huge deal to no one but me! • I have to add a few more extra inches to the backing than I did previously. • It is a little more challenging to fix mistakes, when you can't quickly rip the quilt away from the machine and head to the couch!<br />
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<b>Limitations -</b> The Grace Machine Quilting Frame is ideal for sewing machines with up to an <b>18" throat</b>. My Juki-TL2010q has a <b>8.5" </b>throat size (from needle to the inside of the machine). The biggest limitation is throat size. Since the finished quilt is rolled onto the take-up rail inside the throat, the available quilting space becomes more limited as you work on the quilt. When choosing a quilting design, you really need to consider the space that will be available during the whole quilting process. Also, you don't want to accidentally bump into the back of the machine while quilting! I have been choosing a seam line as a "Do Not Pass" point.<br />
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From the Gracie Frame Machine Quilting System Manual:<i> "With a sewing machine that has a 9" throat, you would be able to sew a pattern up to 7" for your first row of patterns prior to having rolled any fabric onto the take up rail. By the end of your quilt the largest pattern you can sew would be reduced to as little as 4" depending on the batting thickness and length of the quilt that is rolled on the Take-up Rail." </i> I have seen a few people mention that they will flip the large quilt halfway through and work in reverse, so at maximum only half of the quilt ends up in the throat.<br />
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<b>Quilting issues I have had so far:</b><br />
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<li>I am having a little bit of problem with quilting on the edges, even while basting. <a href="http://www.freemotionquilting.blogspot.com/2012/01/question-thursday-2.html">Leah Day has several recommendations</a> to avoid this issue and one is to make the border a little too large (so you can start your quilting an inch or so in) and trim down later. Another quilter recommended spraying a little fabric adhesive under the edges. I haven't tried either of these tips yet, but I will on on my next quilt.</li>
<li>Lighting - While I had no difficulty when practicing on solids, I did have trouble seeing my quilting on the very busy Jelly Roll Jam quilts. I bought a LED lamp with a clamp at Lowe's and I will be experimenting with it and possibly other lighting options.</li>
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<b>Things I will be looking into further:</b><br />
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<li>I didn't even think about using rulers with this machine, but I discovered that I can! You just have to be mindful of the ruler size. Wenda Coburn has <a href="http://www.wendacoburn.com/wendas-shop1.php">a list of rulers that are appropriate for a short-arm</a>. I bought a <a href="http://www.ebay.com/itm/RULER-FOOT-Frame-Free-Motion-Quilting-Embroidery-JUKI-TL2000Qi-TL-2010Q-TL98Q-/390582012636">ruler foot </a>for my Juki, but it appears that you can also buy a teflon attachment to convert your regular quilting foot into a ruler foot.</li>
<li>I was under the impression that you had to have the Gracie King attachment to have a batting rail, but it appears that AllBrands has a <a href="http://www.allbrands.com/products/42889-grace-4th-rail-only-for-batting-roll-on-gracie-que">batting rail for the Gracie Queen</a>. Right now the extra batting just drapes on the floor, rather than being rolled up like the backing and quilt top.</li>
<li>The <a href="https://store.graceframe.com/cart/quilting-accessories/machine-quilting-accessories/gracie-laser.html">Gracie Laser</a> for pattern tracing.</li>
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Overall, I have had a good experience so far! The pros outweigh the cons and I am more excited about the actual quilting now. I will probably add more information to this page in the future, as new things come up. If anyone has any frame quilting tips or suggestions, feel free to leave them in the comments!<br />
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<b>I will be linking up with Fabric Frenzy Friday at <a href="http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fort Worth Fabric Studio</a>, <a href="http://tgiffriday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday</a> (which is being hosted at <span style="color: #0000ee;"><u><a href="http://quiltmatters.blogspot.com/">Quilt Matters</a></u></span> this week), <a href="http://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/2014/7/18/show-off-saturday-linky-party-see-my-new-swimsuit">Show off Saturday at the Sew Can She blog</a> and Sew Cute Tuesday @ <a href="http://blossomheartquilts.com/">Blossom Heart Quilts</a>! The Jelly Roll Jam quilts are one of the projects listed on my <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2015/01/my-2015-finish-along-q1-goals.html">2015 Q1 Finish Along list</a>. The 2015 Finish Along is hosted by <a href="http://www.onthewindyside.co.nz/">Adrianne @ On the Windy Side</a>.</b></div>
Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-11530091680805339832015-03-05T18:57:00.000-06:002015-03-05T18:57:14.860-06:00Shylah's QuiltThis is a gift for my husband's coworker's new baby! (That is the story for most of my finishes lately!) The pattern I used has a really great, almost no waste technique for featuring prints. The main fabric featured is Everyday Party, which has many adorable large prints to feature.<br />
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This quilt is made with Kate Conklin's <a href="http://kateconklindesigns.blogspot.com/p/shop.html">Fussy Fairytales</a> pattern. Since I was making a baby quilt, I made it 3x4 blocks instead of 4x5 blocks. I got it in my head that it was a 10" layer cake quilt <i>(almost, but not quite)</i>, so my blocks are also a bit smaller at 8.5" x 9.5". Despite these sizing changes, the pieced border fit correctly without any adjustments other than the number of pieces.<br />
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Some things I learned while making this quilt:<br />
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<li>Read though the instructions first, especially when it comes to the fussy cutting technique. It is almost no waste, if you read the instructions! </li>
<li>Think about the sashing color, Many of the best large prints in Everyday Party were the same color as the sashing and not very dense, so they would have blended too much when they became part of the outer frame of the block. When cutting the white prints, I cut in stacks of three instead of two and placed the white outer frame pieces in the scrap pile. </li>
<li>A rotating cutting mat is very useful with this pattern. </li>
<li>Instead of marking the fussy cutting window with pins, I used a temporary fabric marker. I didn't have any issues with fabric shifting.</li>
<li>The border was the most time consuming of this quilt. I learned to <a href="http://pileofabric.com/blogs/modern-quilting/15172949-precise-piecing-using-glue-basting-technique-tutorial-tuesday">glue baste</a> more effectively at QuiltCon and if I were to do a similar border in the future I would use that method. So instead of pinning little by little, I would glue baste each border strip in its entirety.</li>
<li>I haven't had a lot of trouble with borders in the past, but pieced borders are a little more complicated! Make sure the borders fit <i>exactly</i>. I fudged the slightly too short the top border a little bit and I really regretted it. If I had figured out where the seam allowance problem was and fixed it, I would have saved myself a lot of quilting stress.</li>
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I used my typical baby backing "template" as detailed <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/09/personalized-quilt-backs-my-process.html">at this link</a>.<br />
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I absolutely adore the teal print! I went on a little bit of a journey for the half yard at the bottom. I was looking for:<br />
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<li>Small print, but not tiny.</li>
<li>Pink, but not too pink; probably more on the side of salmon in color.</li>
<li>Sweet print with a vintage charm that fit in with the rest of the fabric.</li>
<li>Fabric repeat that didn't look too gridded when used in a large piece.</li>
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Needless to say, I really didn't find what I was looking for (but I did come back with a few things that I did not need!). In the end, I settled on a heart print I already had in my stash. It is slightly more "princess pink" than I wanted, but the heart print fits in with the sweetness of the main prints.<br />
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A simple 6.5" diamond grid, using the main block corners as my guide. I decided to not try this one out on the frame, because I am very picky about the backing alignment on the baby quilts.<br />
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I <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2015/01/lickety-split-sequel-and-my-new-machine.html">clearly</a> <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/Lickety%20Split">have</a> an <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/Baby%20Jane">addiction</a> to red/white bias stripe! The binding on this quilt is Timeless Treasures Bias Stripe in Red. </div>
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This is the first situation where I actually favor the pillow over the quilt! I think it turned out so adorable! This 16"x16" pillow is based on <a href="http://www.pleasant-home.com/">Jodi Nelson's</a> <a href="http://www.modabakeshop.com/2009/03/pinwheel-baby-quilt.html">Pinwheel Baby Quilt</a> pattern from Moda Bake Shop. I reduced the pinwheels down to 4" finished. I added the extra teal border, because it really softens the brightness of the pink and red. I would love to make the entire quilt one day!</div>
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Now that this quilt is finished, I will be focusing on my <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2015/01/my-2015-finish-along-q1-goals.html">Finish Along List</a>. Better late than never! Today and tomorrow I will be working on the binding for the Jelly Roll Jam, the binding for the Fat Quarter Shop Designer of the Month quilt and the backing for the equilateral triangle quilt. </div>
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<b><br /></b><b>I will be linking up with Fabric Frenzy Friday at <a href="http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fort Worth Fabric Studio</a>, <a href="http://tgiffriday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday</a> (which is being hosted at <a href="http://quokkaquilts.com/">Quokka Quilts</a> this week), <a href="http://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/2014/7/18/show-off-saturday-linky-party-see-my-new-swimsuit">Show off Saturday at the Sew Can She blog</a> and Sew Cute Tuesday @ <a href="http://blossomheartquilts.com/">Blossom Heart Quilts</a>!</b></div>
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Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-64858558146323383052015-02-17T22:29:00.000-06:002015-02-18T07:33:37.548-06:00New Baby Quilt Top & QuiltCon!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://kateconklindesigns.blogspot.com/p/shop.html">Fussy Fairytales Pattern</a> + <a href="http://www.birchfabrics.com/product_p/everyday-party.htm">Everyday Party</a> + Bella Solids Porcelain <i>(love this white!)</i> + assorted blenders. I was really hoping to have this quilt done by now, but a cold slowed me down. Hopefully little Shylah won't notice that it is a few weeks late! ;) I made the quilt top smaller than the pattern size and I accidentally made the blocks the wrong size, so I was shocked when the floating square border ended up working out correctly. This is the first quilt top that I have pieced with my <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2015/01/lickety-split-sequel-and-my-new-machine.html">Juki</a> and I am still loving it!<br />
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I really want to use the red stripe fabric for the binding, but it makes my eyes go crazy. I had to look to the side when ironing so that my vision would stop vibrating! I might have to find a wider stripe.<br />
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On Wednesday, I am heading to Austin for QuiltCon. I have never taken any sewing or quilting classes before, so this will be a totally new experience for me. I am excited to learn some new skills and techniques!<br />
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I am almost done packing, but I am having a difficult time deciding which fabrics to bring to my classes. At this point, I am tempted to drag around a giant suitcase full of fabric options!<br />
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Linking up to <a href="http://www.freshlypieced.com/2015/02/wip-wednesday-off-to-austin.html">WIP Wednesday @ Freshly Pieced</a>!Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-52623267419322279552015-01-16T19:03:00.000-06:002015-01-16T19:03:20.129-06:00My 2015 Finish-Along Q1 Goals<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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My main goal this quarter is to get comfortable with my new <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2015/01/lickety-split-sequel-and-my-new-machine.html">quilting frame</a>, so all my finish-along projects relate to that goal.<br />
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1) <b>Jelly Roll Jam</b> (<a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/free-quilt-pattern-jelly-roll-jam-free-quilt-pattern">Pattern</a>) - Quilted, ready for binding. I am counting these two as one project. These were great practice quilts. They were really quick to make and small in size (36" square). The gray thread blended into the fabric so well that it easy not to obsess over the mistakes!<br />
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You've all seen these three quilts on many of my previous finish-along lists. As you can see, they haven't really progressed much! :D I am starting to enjoy the quilting part of quilting more, so I think I can finish these this time around!<br />
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2) <b><a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/Botanics%20Triangle">Charley Harper Equilateral Triangle Quilt</a> </b>- Quilt top finished. Need to make backing. I am going to try woodgrain quilting on this one. <br />
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3) <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/Quilty%20Fun"><b>Quilty Fun</b></a> - Quilt top finished. Need to make backing. Practicing stippling.<br />
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4) <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/FQS%202012"><b>FQS Designer Block of the Month 2012</b></a> - Quilt top finished. Need to make backing. Will be stippling this one and maybe something in the borders if I feel comfortable. This quilt will be going to our Aunt Mary, so I really want to do a good job on it!<br />
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I am linking up with the <a href="http://www.onthewindyside.co.nz/2015/01/2015-finish-along-q1-now-open.html">2015 Finish Along</a> hosted by <a href="http://www.onthewindyside.co.nz/">Adrianne @ On the Windy Side</a>. Good luck to everyone who linked up! Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-37592882567480303492015-01-07T13:23:00.000-06:002015-01-07T13:24:54.790-06:00Lickety Split: The Sequel and My New Machine!Hello, friends! It has been a long time! So what have I been up to? I've been focused on my health and fitness <span style="font-size: x-small;">(one more pant size to go before I can fit into my pre-moving to Houston jeans!)</span>, I have started reading again after a long reading drought and I finished a couple quilt tops and a baby quilt.<br />
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The baby quilt looks similar to my last quilt, but I promise it is new! One of my pregnant friends really loved the pattern and colors of the last quilt, so I made her one as a gift. I used <a href="http://lellaboutique.bigcartel.com/product/116-lickety-split-pdf-pattern">Lella Boutique's Lickety Split pattern</a>, Kona Navy and Sweetwater's The Boat House fabric for this quilt top.<br />
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I won't elaborate on every step of this quilt, since I've already written about the process in the previous <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/07/finally-finish-lickety-split-quilt-for.html">Lickety Split</a> post. However, one of my favorite things about quilting is that there is always something new to learn. Even though the quilt is the same pattern and similar colors, it did present a few unique challenges:<br />
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1. I couldn't find a matching chevron fabric, so I had to paper-piece my own chevrons.<br />
2. The light blue was a little weird to work with! Depending on the light, it looks really blue-gray or really blue. You can see this effect in the marketing materials. The yardage wasn't out yet and I had a difficult time finding a coordinating light blue fabric for the backing. Fly Aweigh Flags in Gray ended up being a good match. It is another fabric that is hard to order online, because it looks gray or blue-gray depending on the picture. (<a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/fly-aweigh-gray-flags-yardage">Exhibit A</a> | <a href="http://www.hawthornethreads.com/fabric/designer/samantha_walker/fly_aweigh/flags_in_gray">Exhibit B</a>)<br />
3. Both the nautical flag fabric and the anchor fabric were directional, so I had to piece the back. I used the Elmer's Glue method from this <a href="https://anitaestes.wordpress.com/2013/04/28/invisible-seams-on-quilt-back/">Invisible Seams on Quilt Backing</a> tutorial, so that the piecing wouldn't be distracting.<br />
5. I always wash the quilts before giving them away. When I pulled this quilt out of the dryer <i>(at 10pm on the night before gifting, of course)</i>, <b>I discovered a tiny tear in the fabric at one of the seams</b>. I probably snagged the fabric with the sewing machine needle, while I was quilting or attaching the binding. My heart stopped and my stomach dropped! I really felt like I was going to be sick! I was about to rip it apart and start over. After the shock wore off and rational thought prevailed, I realized that it would be a fairly easy fix since it was near the edge of the quilt and the quilting wasn't dense.<br />
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<li>The tear was in the middle of the long side of one of the 3"x1" red striped pieces. I cut a piece of red striped fabric that would end up the same width, but I added some extra height to cover the tear and additional fabric on all sides for the seam allowance.</li>
<li>I folded and pressed the seam allowance under and adhered the piece to the quilt with a bit of lightweight interfacing, which also helped stabilize the tear.</li>
<li>I used hand quilting thread to blind stitch the applique piece on to the quilt top.</li>
<li>I reattached the binding and washed the quilt one more time, just to make sure nothing came loose! Because of the interfacing, a portion of the 3"x1" area is slightly stiffer than the rest of the quilt and I probably could have used a smaller piece of interfacing, but it hard to notice unless you know it is there. It is also not visibly noticeable. I may have went slightly overboard with the repair, but I feel confident that the area is secure!</li>
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My new additions are the Gracie Queen and a Juki TL2010Q. In my first <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2012/05/may-giveaway-day-book-jelly-roll.html">Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day</a> post in 2012, I asked advice about sewing machines and I received so much great input! I ended up getting a basic machine (Janome HD1000) and decided to do some more researching and saving before I made any major purchases. I had my heart set on the Janome Horizon 7700 for a longest time, but in the end I decided on the Juki/Grace combo.<br />
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I have not had the opportunity to test out the Gracie Queen yet (leader fabric will be in today), but I love, love, love my new Juki! I initially thought I was just going to keep it on the frame and do piecing on my little machine, but I don't think that is going to be possible! I used it on the Jamieson quilt and here are some of my initial thoughts:<br />
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<li>It took me two hours to thread it properly! It wasn't until I found <a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=X6D5n8UZLHk">this lovely video</a> by DarlingMushroom that I realized that I had missed not one, but TWO tension guides!</li>
<li>I do not know how I lived without the "needle down" feature for so long! No more wobbles. </li>
<li>It sews so straight and so fast. The speed scares me a little bit! Currently, I am slowing closer to the turtle than the rabbit!</li>
<li>I was suspicious of the automatic thread cutter at first, because it cuts the thread so short. If I had cut the thread that short on my HD1000, I would be spending a few minutes unjamming my machine. But it works and I like it!</li>
<li>I have had no issue with it eating my fabric. I have also had issues in the past with my seams flipping the wrong way while sewing and it hasn't been happening with this machine. I am not sure why and it may just be a fluke.</li>
<li>I love the bobbin access from the extension table.</li>
<li>It's taken me some time to get coordinated enough to use the knee lift and the foot pedal thread cutter, but it is really nice. Those features really save time, which I would have never guessed.</li>
<li>I didn't think the jump from 7" of throat space to 9" of throat space would seem that much different, but it definitely feels much roomier!</li>
<li>Easy access holes for oiling. I really love not having to open the whole machine up to oil it!</li>
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I am not going to make any long term goals this year, because I always forget about them by January 15! My 2015 finish-along projects will be focused on learning to use the Gracie Queen and emptying my quilt top bin, which just had two more quilt tops added to it!</div>
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Personalizing a quilt with a baby name is such a fun and easy way to make a special gift even more unique! I get asked about my quilt backs from time to time, so I decided to write a little about my general process and why I make certain choices. I'll mostly be writing in reference to the Asher quilt today, but the same principles apply to most of the personalized quilt backs I have made.<br />
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The largest piece is approximately 60% of the quilt back and the name/bottom portion is 40%. Every quilt is different though; the Asher quilt is more of a 57%/43% split. A composition with the name at the exact center would not be as visually interesting.<br />
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I generally let the measurements of the front dictate the measurements for the back. For instance, the Asher quilt has seven 7.5" rows. So the main portion on the finished quilt back is a 30" height (corresponding to rows 1-4), the name portion is 7.5" height (row 5) and the bottom portion is a 15" height (row 6-7). Having the measurements of the back line up with the measurements of the front really helps me keep everything straight when basting!<br />
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My favorite quilt backs follow this formula:<br />
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<li><b>Center Strip</b> - A bright solid that contrasts with the fabric used for the name. It helps if I can find a chevron fabric to match, but that is not always possible. I made my own chevron quilt block for the <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/01/baby-jane-twister-quilt.html">Addilyn quilt</a> <i>(shown above)</i>.</li>
<li><b>Bottom portion</b> - A small scale, muted print</li>
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As always, pre-planning can save you money. On the <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/02/two-backyard-baby-quilts.html">Ryan Quilt</a>, I was able to use exactly 1.5 yards of fabric for the top portion and half yard of the polka dot print. There have been way too many times where I didn't think about the back while I was making the front and ended up having to buy more fabric than I needed because my quilt top was just an inch or two bigger than standard fabric sizes!</div>
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The name can be appliquéd (<a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/07/two-baby-quilt-finishes.html">Joseph & Jon Quilt</a>) or pieced. Appliqué is faster and requires less pieces, but I prefer to paper-piece mine. I don't enjoy appliqué and paper-piecing patterns are easy to scale to the needed size.<br />
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I have used the <a href="http://fromblankpages.bigcartel.com/">My First Alphabet</a> pattern by <a href="http://fromblankpages.blogspot.com/">from blank pages...</a> for many of my quilts. The block letters go well with most designs and they are easy to read. There are a ton of great alphabet patterns out there. I also love <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/user/381424/pattern-store">Just My Type</a> by <a href="http://quietplay.blogspot.com/">Quiet Play</a> and <a href="http://www.ohfransson.bigcartel.com/category/block-patterns">Refrigerator Magnets </a>by <a href="http://www.ohfransson.com/">Oh, Fransson!</a>. <br />
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<b>A:</b> I make the name 1.5" smaller in height than the finished height of the name strip. This is so that I can add spacing between the name and the top and bottom prints.<br />
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Be mindful of the letter spacing and take the time to view the name from a distance. You can skip the spacing fabric on some letters. I once in the middle of quilting when I realized that <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/01/baby-jane-twister-quilt.html">ADDILYN looked more like ADDIL YN</a>. The effect was greatly reduced when I removed the spacer fabric between L & Y!<br />
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<b>B&C:</b> To separate the name from the print patterns, I add a 1" strip of solid fabric to both the top and the bottom of the name for .5" spacing on the finished piece. Since working with thin strips can be frustrating, I usually make the strips a little wider and trim it down to the appropriate size after A. B and C are sewn together.<br />
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<b>D:</b> I like 3" of space on both sides of the name, so I add a 3.5"<i>(unfinished)</i> + extra inches for the backing to the left of the name.<br />
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<b>E:</b> I like 3" of space on both sides of the name, so I add a 3.5"<i>(unfinished)</i> wide piece to the right of the name<br />
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<b>F: </b>Don't forget to add the width you need for extra backing to this piece! I choose chevron fabric for this part, because I like how it draws attention to the name. It also adds a little bit of movement. I try to cut the chevron fabric so that the exact "points" of the chevrons are touching the solid fabric.<br />
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On the <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/12/texas-quilt-finish.html">Texas A&M quilt</a>, I was asked to include a year. In order to keep the quilt back from being overwhelmed with text, I made the year half the size of the name to create a hierarchy of information. I also set the year between star blocks to separate it from the name a bit more. Villarreal is a long last name, so made it extra large and centered it on this quilt. For sanity reasons I piece the most complicated letters first, when my mind is still fresh! ('R', in this case). :D<br />
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I baste on tile floor and use the 1/4" grout lines to line up my backing and quilt top. The black lines on the diagram to the left represent my tile lines. The vertical line runs 3ish inches to the right of the edge of the name and the horizontal line runs across the bottom seam of the name strip.<br />
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When I lay the quilt top down, the right edge lines up against the vertical grout line and the bottom seam of the corresponding row (in this case row 5) lines up with the horizontal grout line. I can make sure the seams are lined up by sight on the edges, but I can also push down the seam and make sure it lines up with the grout underneath.<br />
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So far I have avoided my great fears of accidentally cutting the edge of the name off or accidentally putting the whole back at a slight angle (or misspelling the name)!<br />
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I prefer using a thread that does not contrast too much with the name, because I want the name to be the main feature of the back. I do not recommend doing any quilting that runs parallel with the name strip. If you are even a degree off, horizontal straight line quilting really calls attention to it. I speak from experience!<br />
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One of my favorite parts of the Asher quilt is the rounded corners. It was a much simpler process than expected.<br />
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You do need to use bias binding when binding rounded corners. If you haven't made bias binding before, t<a href="https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Cedg4qE7MSo">his tutorial from Connecting Threads</a> really helped me out. I lightly starch my fabric before cutting, because I can be a inadvertently rough with my fabric! The starch did not affect the stretchiness of the bias binding as I feared it would.<br />
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After I squared up the quilt sandwich, I took a 9" salad plate and traced the outer edge on to the corner of the quilt sandwich <i>(see diagram on left)</i>. After I repeated the process on the remainder of the corners, I cut along the drawn lines.<br />
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Now that you have a quilt sandwich with rounded corners, you bind as usual! No mitering necessary. Go slow around the rounded corners and be careful not to stretch the binding.<br />
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My favorite part of these quilts are the thank you pictures I get in return! Many of the moms use them to take monthly pictures of their baby. It is so rewarding to know a quilt is being loved and used!<br />
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I hope this answers any questions you might have regarding personalized quilt backs! I'll update this page as needed. Thank you for visiting!Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-29099086178295087102014-07-17T22:08:00.001-05:002014-07-19T09:36:27.308-05:00Finally, a Finish! Lickety Split Quilt for AsherI am determined that this quarter will be more productive than last, so we are ending this week with a finish! This quilt is a gift for the grandson of one of my husband's coworkers.<br />
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I was given no specific instructions or color schemes on this one, so I just did what I wanted! I used the <a href="http://lellaboutique.bigcartel.com/product/116-lickety-split-pdf-pattern">Lickety Split</a> pattern from <a href="http://lellaboutique.blogspot.com/">Lella Boutique</a> to make this quilt. The pattern is for a 72"x72" quilt, but by halving all the cutting amounts I was able to get the size I wanted. The 6x7 block arrangement measured at about 45"x52.5". For a scrappier look, I used charms squares from my stash instead of a layer cake.<br />
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This is one of those patterns where you make a block, cut it up and then make another block. My best friends during the cut-it-up part were the <a href="http://www.olfa.com/MatsDetail.aspx?C=27&Id=180">Olfa Rotating Rotary Mat</a> and the <a href="http://store.junetailor.com/store/p-61-shape-cut-ruler.aspx">June Tailor Shape Cu</a>t ruler! The Shape Cut ruler is really helpful for quickly cutting multiple lines without having to move the ruler. I usually use it when I have to cut mass quantities of fabric strips.<br />
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In my last post about this quilt, I mentioned that I was going to add a narrow Kona Nightfall border to the top. Several of you commented that you would not include the border. Thank you for your suggestions <span style="font-size: x-small;">(specifically <a href="http://quarterinchfromtheedge.blogspot.com/">Jenn</a>, <a href="http://celticthistlestitches.blogspot.com/">Fiona</a> and <a href="http://www.mollisparkles.com/">Molli Sparkles</a>)</span>! I'm really glad I decided to skip the border!<br />
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This is my standard "gift for a baby" backing! I really liked how the backing turned out on my <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/02/two-backyard-baby-quilts.html">Plus Quilt</a>, so I followed the same formula: big. bright print on top <i>(Mutiny on the Bunting)</i>, bold name strip <i>(Kona Cardinal) </i>and small, soft print bottom <i>(Ta Dot in Stone)</i>. The name is paper-pieced using the <a href="http://fromblankpages.blogspot.com/">from blank pages</a> <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/home-decor/my-first-alphabet---paper-piecing/42391?SSAID=616388">My First Alphabet </a>pattern.<br />
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The quilting is an offset spiral design in aqua thread. The aqua thread was a bit more contrasty on the Nightfall fabric than I am usually comfortable with, but it blended the best with all the fabrics on my test swatch. I tested various shades of blue, gray and white threads. I do prefer light thread on dark fabric over dark thread on light fabric.<br />
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The spiral quilting contrasts very nicely with all the straight lines on the top, but my execution ended up way more "organic" than I intended for it to be. Most spiral quilting tutorials recommend to use the left edge of your walking foot as a guide for 1/2" spacing. Since I was concerned about 1/2" spacing being too dense for a baby quilt, I used the quilting guide bar for 1.5" spacing. My quilting guide bar fits on the right side of my walking foot and I had a difficult time not bumping it out of alignment in the middle of quilting.<br />
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Despite my troubles, I would definitely try spiral quilting again. It is much easier than you would expect and it adds really great texture, especially when done at 1/2" spacing. After the first three or four rotations, it became much easier to move. Next time I would just follow the "for best results" instructions, especially while I am still getting the hang of it!<br />
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From the moment I finished the quilt top, I had my heart set on a red & white bias stripe binding. The binding is Red Vertical Stripe from Black Tie Boogie. Since I made bias binding, I decided to try rounding the corners. The rounded corners are my favorite part of this quilt and I really want to round the corners on everything now! I will most likely change my mind when it comes time to make bias binding again. Binding is the part where I always get in a hurry! I get so excited about almost having a finished quilt and the prospect of guiltlessly sitting in front of the TV for several hours! </div>
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Oh, the pillow! It should have been the easy part! I decided to be fancy and serge the seams. I was so pleased with myself and it looked wonderful, but when I flipped it right side out I noticed that the seams were much bulkier than last time. That's when I remembered that when you put binding on a pillow, it is supposed to be set up like a mini quilt rather than a regular pillowcase. I had to rip all my fancy stitches out! :D<br />
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The 12"x22" pillow form had been sitting in my closet for a few years. I am so happy I found a purpose for it! I love Sarah Jane's Nautical Map print and the colors match the quilt! Winning! The border is Anchors Away from the same fabric line. The envelope backing is Metro Rings in Red and Sailor Speak.<br />
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This is one of my favorite quilts so far! I would definitely use this pattern again. It would look great in so many color combinations.<br />
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<b>This quilt is part of my <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/07/finish-along-list-for-2014-quarter-3.html">Finish Along 2014 Quarter 3 List</a>. The Finish Along is hosted at <a href="http://www.the-littlest-thistle.com/">The Littlest Thistle</a>. I am linking up with Fabric Frenzy Friday at <a href="http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fort Worth Fabric Studio</a>, Finish it Up Friday at<a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Crazy Mom Quilts</a>, <a href="http://tgiffriday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday</a> which is being hosted at <a href="http://dizzyquilts.blogspot.com/">Dizzy Quilts</a> this week and <a href="http://www.sewcanshe.com/blog/2014/7/18/show-off-saturday-linky-party-see-my-new-swimsuit">Show off Saturday at the Sew Can She blog</a>!</b>Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com22tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-5180525953952938172014-07-14T14:52:00.000-05:002014-07-14T14:52:18.263-05:00 Finish Along List for 2014 Quarter 3<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After a pretty good Q1, I did <i>terribly</i> in Q2. <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/04/finish-along-2014-quarter-2-to-finish.html">Zero out of four</a>! I have big hopes for Q3, so here is my <span style="font-size: x-small;">probably a tad over ambitious</span> list:<br />
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<a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/Zig%20Zag%20Love">Zig-Zag Love </a>- Here it is, in all its wrinkly glory! This quilt isn't for anyone in particular, which is probably why I lost my sense of urgency! I don't have a deadline on this one, but I still would like to mark it off the list. It isn't doing anyone any good half-quilted! <b>Status:</b> In the process of quilting.<br />
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<a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/Lickety%20Split">Lickety-Split Quilt</a> - The backing has been constructed and it is basted. Hopefully will be done by the end of July. <b>Status:</b> Waiting to be quilted.<br />
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<a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/Snowball">Snowball Baby Quilt</a> - As you can see, all I have done with this quilt is rearrange the squares into a different configuration so that you wouldn't have to see the same picture twice! :D Would really like to get done by the end of August. <b>Status:</b> Waiting to be turned into snowball blocks.<br />
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<b><a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/Texas%20QAL">Texas Road Trip Quilt </a></b>- Quadrant 3 has been pieced since the last time I showed this one off. I hope to get get this one done by the final link up in August 17. <b>Status:</b> Piecing Quadrant 4<br />
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On a related note, I would like to think everyone who has entered into the <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/07/welcome-to-beaumont-texas-aurifil.html">Aurifil Giveway on the Road Trip post</a>. I have learned so many new things and discovered many places that I need to visit!<br />
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Linking up with the <b><a href="http://www.the-littlest-thistle.com/">2014 Q3 Finish Along at The Littlest Thistle</a></b>!Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-17439001610364529192014-07-09T22:24:00.001-05:002014-07-16T09:49:20.709-05:00[CLOSED] Welcome to Beaumont, Texas! + Aurifil Giveaway<div style="text-align: center;">
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Hi! Welcome to my stop for the Deep in the Heart of Texas Road Trip Quilt Along! This quilt along is organized by Melissa at <a href="http://www.myfabricrelish.com/" target="_blank">My Fabric Relish</a> and Cristina at <a href="http://prettylittlequilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pretty Little Quilts</a>.<br />
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I live in the suburbs of Houston now, but I grew up a couple of hours to the east in <a href="http://geology.com/satellite/cities/map/beaumont-map.gif" target="_blank">Beaumont, TX</a>. Most of my major life events happened there: birth, starting school, college, meeting my husband, marriage and my first graphic design job. While I absolutely love where I live now, Beaumont will always have a special place in my heart!
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The most important day in Beaumont's history was January 10, 1901, when the Lucas Gusher on Spindletop Hill exploded and shot oil hundreds of feet into the air. It became the first major oil field and one of the largest in American history. If you visit the Southeast Texas area, you will see many references to Spindletop and many artistic renderings of oil derricks! When I was in high school, an oil derrick model was a big part of the dance team's football game routine.<br />
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Because of its proximity to Louisiana and the jobs created by the oil boom, there is also a major Cajun/Louisiana Creole influence in the area.<br />
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<a href="http://www.sewwhatonline.com/" target="_blank">Sew What Bernina</a>, <a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Fabric-Store-sew-much-more/180039639748" target="_blank">The Fabric Store</a> (Nederland), <a href="http://www.holtssewmuchmore.com/index.htm" target="_blank">Sew Much More</a> (Nederland) and <a href="http://www.sew-n-sews.net/index.htm" target="_blank">Sew-N-Sew's</a> (Port Arthur) are some quilt shops in the area. The <a href="http://goldentrianglequiltguild.com/" target="_blank">Golden Triangle Quilt Guild</a> meets in Beaumont.<br />
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<a href="https://www.facebook.com/pages/The-Designer-Fabric-Boutique/227942903944799" target="_blank">The Designer Fabric Boutique</a> recently opened. It is a small fabric store that sells modern fabric. I am sure y'all can imagine my face when I walked into a room filled of Echino, Melody Miller, Heather Ross and Amy Butler fabric! I definitely recommend stopping by if you are ever driving through the area.<br />
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<li><a href="http://gatorrescue.com/rescue/" target="_blank">Gator Country</a> - If you have seen <a href="http://www.cmt.com/shows/dyn/gator_911/series.jhtml" target="_blank">Gator 911</a>, you might be familiar with this place! It is an alligator wildlife park and rescue. Gator Country offers the following activities: alligator feedings, taking pictures with reptiles, holding small reptiles, swimming with gators and more! It is home to "Big Al," the largest alligator in captivity in Texas. I have never been brave enough to visit!</li>
<li><a href="http://www.firemuseumoftexas.org/" target="_blank">The Fire Museum of Texas </a>- This is the official fire museum of Texas. It is really neat to walk through and see how much technology has changed over time. They also offer safety activities for kids. If you are into roadside attractions, this is the location of <a href="http://www.roadsideamerica.com/story/7358" target="_blank">24 foot tall fire hydrant</a> with a unique paint job. It used to be the worlds largest fire hydrant, but it has since been rebranded to the world's largest <i>working</i> fire hydrant. :)</li>
<li><a href="http://www.spindletop.org/" target="_blank">Spindletop-Gladys City Boomtown Museum</a> - Features a replica of the Lucas Gusher. They do reenactments (with water)!</li>
<li><a href="http://texasenergymuseum.org/" target="_blank">Texas Energy Museum</a> - This is a really nice museum with many interactive exhibits. The focus is definitely mainly on oil. My favorite part is the creepy talking mannequins.</li>
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<a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/St._Anthony_Cathedral,_Beaumont,_Texas" target="_blank">St. Anthony Cathedral Basilica</a> | <a href="http://www.edisonmuseum.org/index-2.html" target="_blank">Thomas Edison Museum</a> | <a href="http://www.amset.org/" target="_blank">Art Museum of Southeast Texas</a> | <a href="http://www.babedidriksonzaharias.org/" target="_blank">Babe Didrikson Zaharias Museum</a> | <a href="http://www.cliftonsteamboatmuseum.com/" target="_blank">Clifton Steamboat Museum</a> | <a href="http://mcfaddin-ward.org/" target="_blank">Mcfaddin Ward House Museum</a> | <a href="http://starkculturalvenues.org/shangrilagardens/" target="_blank">Shangri La Botanical Gardens</a> (Orange) | <a href="http://beaumontbotanicalgardens.com/" target="_blank">Beaumont Botanical Gardens</a> | <a href="http://www.museumofthegulfcoast.org/" target="_blank">Museum of the Gulf Coast</a> (Port Arthur) | <a href="http://lamar.edu/" target="_blank">Lamar University</a> | <a href="http://www.beaumontcvb.com/listings/?action=display&listingID=876&menuID=248&tab=events" target="_blank">Crockett Street</a> | <a href="http://www.artstudio.org/" target="_blank">The Art Studio</a> | <a href="http://beaumontfarmersmarket.org/" target="_blank">Beaumont Farmers Market</a>. I also recommend a trip to <a href="http://raosbakery.com/" target="_blank">Rao's Bakery</a> and <a href="http://www.hamburgerdepot.com/" target="_blank">Hamburger Depot</a>! :D<br />
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<li>The <a href="http://www.portofbeaumont.com/" target="_blank">Port of Beaumont</a> fourth busiest port in the United States It is also the busiest military port in the U.S. and the second busiest military port in the world.</li>
<li><a href="http://www.jasonsdeli.com/" target="_blank">Jason's Deli</a> and Conn's were founded in Beaumont. Jason's Deli is still headquartered there and Conn's was headquartered there until recently.</li>
<li>People with ties to the area: <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Janis_joplin" target="_blank">Janis Joplin</a> (Port Arthur), <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Babe_Didrikson_Zaharias" target="_blank">Babe Didrikson Zaharias</a>, <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/George_Jones" target="_blank">George Jones</a> (Vidor), <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robert_Rauschenberg" target="_blank">Robert Rauschenberg</a> (Port Arthur), <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Big_Bopper" target="_blank">The Big Bopper</a> and <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Keith_Carter_(photographer)" target="_blank">Keith Carter</a>. (I was lucky enough to take a photography class from Keith when I was at Lamar. It was awesome!)</li>
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The area between Beaumont, Port Arthur and Orange is often referred to as "The Golden Triangle." "Golden" refers to the wealth that the Spindletop oil strike brought to the area and "Triangle" refers to the triangle formed by the three cities on the map.<br />
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Do not hesitate to email me if you have any problems or suggestions! For information on paper-piecing, Katy at <a href="http://www.the-littlest-thistle.com/" target="_blank">The Littlest Thistle</a> has an <a href="http://www.the-littlest-thistle.com/p/foundation-paper-piecing-for-terrified.html" target="_blank">awesome series</a>. If you need any help with y-seams, <a href="http://www.charisecreates.blogspot.com/2012/03/y-seams-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Charise Creates</a> has a short, wonderful tutorial. I definitely needed a refresher course on that skill. I made three blocks before I finally got the bonus block right!</div>
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<b>Giveaway is closed.</b> <strike>Aurifil has generously offered a pack of designer thread <i>(type will vary, picture for illustration purposes only)</i>, a sample pack of thread and an Aurifil color chart to one lucky commenter! To enter, just follow the directions below.</strike><br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">I hope you are able to visit some of the other stops, which I have listed at <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/05/deep-in-heart-of-texas-roadtrip-quilt.html" target="_blank">this link</a>. There have been many wonderful block designs! Teresa at <a href="http://www.thirdfloorquilts.com/" target="_blank">Third Floor Quilts</a> posted her block on Monday and Amanda at <a href="http://www.whatthebobbin.com/" target="_blank">What the Bobbin</a> is next on July 14! You can also check out everyone's quilt progress at the <a href="https://www.flickr.com/groups/2672576@N23/" target="_blank">Flickr page</a>. </span><br />
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<span style="text-align: start;">Thank you to <a href="http://www.myfabricrelish.com/" target="_blank">Melissa</a> and <a href="http://prettylittlequilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Cristina</a> for having me on the "trip"! Thank you for stopping by!</span></div>
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<i>Beaumont images are from the Beaumont CVB's <a href="http://www.pinterest.com/VisitBeaumontTX/" target="_blank">Pinterest</a> page. If you ever visit Southeast Texas or are just driving through, the <a href="http://www.beaumontcvb.com/" target="_blank">Beaumont CVB's web page</a> is an excellent resource.</i><br />
<br />Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com84tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-12361495123105652192014-06-25T15:26:00.000-05:002014-06-25T15:26:00.604-05:00WIP Wednesday: To-Do List Success!I actually got everything on last week's to-do list done!<br />
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1) <b>Texas Road Trip Quilt Along </b>- This quilt is going to be an anniversary gift for my husband. He loves Texas imagery! I'm making it without the special city blocks, but I'll be putting a heart block in the southeast quadrant. All the quilt along information is posted at <a href="http://www.myfabricrelish.com/" target="_blank">My Fabric Relish</a> and <a href="http://prettylittlequilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pretty Little Quilts</a>. There have been some wonderful block tutorials so far. My stop on the blog hop is July 10th!<br />
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2)<b> Snowball Quilt</b> - This quilt is for the baby of a family friend. I am really slow at flippy corner piecing, so this is going to take a while!<br /><br />
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1) <b>I'm going to QuiltCon! </b>Registration was so intense! I am excited to be able to go. I am a total homebody, but I really regretted not going last time!<br />
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I will be attending: Technical Tips & Tricks with Cristy Fincher // English Paper Piecing with Katy Jones // Moda Party // How to Design Fabric: Things I’ve Learned Along the Way with Heather Ross // Keynote with The Quilter's of Gee's Bend // The Quilts of LUKE Haynes with Luke Haynes // Quilting Negative Space with Angela Walters // Panel Discussion: All About Fabric Design // Special Exhibits Tour with Bill Volckening.<br />
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Linking up with <a href="http://www.freshlypieced.com/" target="_blank">WIP Wednesday @ Freshly Pieced.</a>Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-3632224067921685442014-06-18T08:16:00.000-05:002014-07-10T12:19:54.440-05:00WIP WednesdayHello everyone! Quick post today! Works-actually-in-progress this past week:<br />
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1) Pictures of this one make my eyes feel a little funny! This baby quilt was made using the Lickety-Split pattern by <a href="http://www.lellaboutique.com/" target="_blank">Lella Boutique</a>. It still needs borders, but I just didn't have it in me after all that seam matching!<br />
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2) My blocks for <i>Quilt for Aneela</i>. See <a href="http://pinsandbobbins.blogspot.com/2014/06/a-quilt-for-aneela.html" target="_blank">Pins and Bobbins</a> for more details on this project.<br />
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1) <a href="http://www.myfabricrelish.com/" target="_blank">Texas Road Trip Quilt Along</a> - I am a little late starting this one. It is in the cutting process now!<br />
2) Cutting for blue and green snowball quilt<br />
3) <a href="http://www.quiltcon.com/" target="_blank">QuiltCon</a> planning!<br />
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Linking to <a href="http://www.freshlypieced.com/" target="_blank">WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced</a>.Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com11tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-84058022611403736172014-05-18T09:26:00.000-05:002014-05-18T09:26:05.495-05:00Blogger's Quilt Festival Entry 2 - Small Quilt<i>I am resharing a couple of my favorite recent quilts today, as entries for the <a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/2014/05/16/bloggers-quilt-festival-spring-2014/">Spring 2014 Blogger's Quilt Festival</a>. Amy at <a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/">Amy's Creative Side</a> does a fabulous job hosting this event twice a year! The link party is open until May 23rd. </i><i>Each quilter may enter up to two finished quilts, each with it’s own post, in separate categories. </i><i> All you have to do is write a post and link up. There are so many inspiring quilts linked up already!</i><br />
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I am entering my <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/01/baby-jane-twister-quilt.html" target="_blank">Baby Jane Twister</a> quilt into the <a href="http://wp.me/p4se0p-2wA" target="_blank">Small Quilt</a> category. This quilt measures 48" by 48". This quilt top is based off of my <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/07/two-baby-quilt-finishes.html" target="_blank">Twister at the Reunion</a> quilt top design, with a few minor adjustments. This quilt is very special to me, because it was my first real commission. When I accepted, I had no idea how intense it would be...because of me, not the client! I really wanted everything to be perfect. I spent 60 hours over a period of a week working on this quilt, so it kind of feels like an old friend! My favorite parts of this quilt are the border and the binding. Those elements really tie the whole quilt together.<br />
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Sometimes the quilt backs are just as much fun to do as the quilt tops! As a person with a somewhat unusual name (Taryn), I feel like it is my responsibility to make sure every baby has at least one item with their name on it! :D<br />
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You can read more about my process on this quilt <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/01/baby-jane-twister-quilt.html" target="_blank">at this link</a>.<br />
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Linking to the <a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/2014/05/16/bloggers-quilt-festival-spring-2014/">Blogger's Quilt Festival</a> (Spring 2014) at <a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/">Amy's Creative Side</a>.Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com12tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-7859291593191136152014-05-18T09:25:00.000-05:002014-05-18T09:25:11.181-05:00Blogger's Quilt Festival Entry 1 - ROYGBIV<i>I am resharing a couple of my favorite recent quilts today, as entries for the <a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/2014/05/16/bloggers-quilt-festival-spring-2014/">Spring 2014 Blogger's Quilt Festival</a>. Amy at <a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/">Amy's Creative Side</a> does a fabulous job hosting this event twice a year! The link party is open until May 23rd. Each quilter may enter up to two finished quilts, each with it’s own post, in separate categories. All you have to do is write a post and link up. There are so many inspiring quilts linked up already!</i><br />
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This quilt was made using the <a href="http://www.annamariahorner.com/janome_me.html" target="_blank">Patchwork Prism</a> pattern by Anna Maria Horner. The Patchwork Prism is special to me for so many reasons! I started this quilt in May 2012, at the very beginning of my quilting journey. What is easy for me now, was definitely a challenge then! It was definitely a big learning experience for me. It also represents one of my favorite things about quilting; being surrounded by beautiful, rich colors all the time! Lastly, I love how I can look back on this quilt as a kind of history. Each scrap tells a story. I can point to any one of the triangles and remember a past project.</div>
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Even though I am entering this one into the <a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/2014/05/16/bloggers-quilt-festival-roygbiv-quilts-3/" target="_blank">ROYGBIV</a> category, my absolute favorite part of this quilt is the black and white backing! It took me a while to figure out how to translate my vision for the back into fabric, but it was well worth the time.<br /><br />You can read more about my process during his quilt <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/02/first-finish-of-year-patchwork-prism.html" target="_blank">at this link</a>.<br />
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Linking to <a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/2014/05/16/bloggers-quilt-festival-spring-2014/">Blogger's Quilt Festival</a> (Spring 2014) at <a href="http://amyscreativeside.com/">Amy's Creative Side</a>.Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-26362633143213445302014-05-14T11:38:00.000-05:002014-07-09T22:41:42.601-05:00Deep in the Heart of Texas Roadtrip Quilt Along<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Hey y'all! I'm here to share some information about a fun new quilt along being organized by Melissa at <a href="http://myfabricrelish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fabric Relish</a> and Cristina at <a href="http://prettylittlequilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pretty Little Quilts</a>. I'll be representing my hometown of Beaumont on July 10th.<br />
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Starting June 1st, we will be taking a virtual road trip across Texas! On the road trip, we will be learning how to make a Texas Quilt. The quilt will be similar to <a href="http://prettylittlequilts.blogspot.com/2014/04/texas-quilt-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Cristina's Texas quilt</a>, except that ours will have a bunch of fantastic cities represented with their own custom blocks!<br />
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At each city stop we will learn how to make a block designed for that city, learn about quilt shops and touristy spots around the area and get the chance to win some awesome prizes! The final link-up and Quilt Parade will be on August 17th.<br />
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<b>June 2 </b>- <i>Dallas</i> - Ashley at <a href="http://urbanspools.com/blogs/urban-spools" target="_blank">Urban Spools</a><br />
<b>June 5</b> - <i>Tyler</i> - Colleen guest blogger at <a href="http://prettylittlequilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pretty Little Quilts</a><br />
<b>June 12</b> -<i> Fort Worth</i> - Lindsey and Jodie at <a href="http://www.fortworthfabricstudio.com/" target="_blank">Fort Worth Fabric Studio</a><br />
<b>June 16 </b>- <i>Amarillo</i> - Aoife at <a href="http://irishthredhead.blogspot.ie/" target="_blank">thREDhead</a><br />
<b>June 19</b> - <i>Lubbock </i>- Jada (guest blogger) at <a href="http://myfabricrelish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fabric Relish</a><br />
<b>June 23</b> -<i> El Paso</i> - Jennie at <a href="http://www.porchswingquilts.com/" target="_blank">Porch Swing Quilts</a><br />
<b>June 26</b> - <i>Midland/Odessa </i>- Donna at <a href="http://donnaslavendernest.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">Donna's Lavender Nest</a><br />
<b>June 30 </b>- <i>Big Bend</i> - Cristina at <a href="http://prettylittlequilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pretty Little Quilts</a><br />
<b>July 7</b> - <i>Houston</i> - Teresa at <a href="http://www.thirdfloorquilts.com/" target="_blank">Third Floor Quilts</a><br />
<b>July 10</b> - <i>Beaumont</i> - Taryn at <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/" target="_blank">Pixels to Patchwork</a><br />
<b>July 14</b> - <i>Austin </i>- Amanda at <a href="http://www.whatthebobbin.com/" target="_blank">What the Bobbin</a><br />
<b>July 17 </b>- <i>College Station</i> - Hilary at <a href="http://www.youngtexanmama.com/" target="_blank">Young Texan Mama</a><br />
<b>July 21 </b>- <i>San Antonio</i> - Ellyn at <a href="http://www.ellynsplace.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Ellyn's Place</a><br />
<b>July 24 -</b> <i>Hill Country</i> - Lissa at <a href="http://blog.modafabrics.com/" target="_blank">Moda Fabrics</a><br />
<b>July 28 </b>- <i>Rio Grande Valley </i>- Melissa at <a href="http://myfabricrelish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fabric Relish</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/" target="_blank">Fat Quarter Shop</a><br />
<a href="http://urbanspools.com/" target="_blank">Urban Spools</a><br />
<a href="http://www.fortworthfabricstudio.com/" target="_blank">Fort Worth Fabric Studio</a><br />
<a href="http://www.etsy.com/uk/shop/lilyrosequilts" target="_blank">Lily Rose Quilts</a><br />
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You can find more specific details about this QAL, such as fabric requirements, at <a href="http://myfabricrelish.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">My Fabric Relish</a> and <a href="http://prettylittlequilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Pretty Little Quilts</a>. There will be a lot of fun information and prizes, so I hope that you will be able to follow along even if aren't able to make the quilt!</div>
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Hello friends! After my <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/02/first-finish-of-year-patchwork-prism.html" target="_blank">three</a> <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/02/two-backyard-baby-quilts.html" target="_blank">finishes</a> in February, I haven't done very much sewing. For the whole month of March, it seemed like nothing I sewed was turned out correctly. So I took a little bit of break and I spent as much time outdoors as possible. It has been such great weather for biking! Now I feel rejuvenated and ready to get back into the sewing room! Here is a list of projects I hope to get done this quarter:<br />
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1) <b>Zig Zag Love</b> - This quilt has come a long way since last quarter! It went from a million pieces to a fully basted quilt. There is another picture of this quilt on <a href="http://instagram.com/p/k758xWNyfb/" target="_blank">Instagram</a>. <b>Status:</b> In the process of quilting.<br />
2)<b> Charley Harper/Botanics Baby Quilt </b><a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/01/finish-along-2014-quarter-1-to-finish.html" target="_blank">-</a> I didn't make much progress on this quilt, but I did buy the backing material and come up with a quilting plan. <b>Status:</b> Quilt Top, need to piece backing and quilt it.<br />
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3) <b>Crimson Cross Quilt</b> - This quilt was the first quilt I started and the last time I wrote about it was on <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2012/01/wip-wednesday-crimson-cross.html" target="_blank">January 25, 2012</a> <span style="font-size: x-small;">(my very first WIP Wednesday!)</span>. It is in the exact same stage as it was that day! I didn't realize at the time that 80"x90" was not an ideal size for a first quilt. :D I am not in love with it, but I do want to check it off my list! <b>Status:</b> Quilt Top, needs to be quilted. I will most likely be sending this one out for quilting.<br />
4) <b><a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/11/wip-wednesday.html" target="_blank">St. Louis 16 Patch</a> </b>- <b>Status:</b> Quilt Top, needs to be quilted. I will be tying this quilt.<br />
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There are only four projects on the list, because I am really itching to start a new project too! I'm thinking either <a href="http://www.blossomheartquilts.com/" target="_blank">Blossom Heart Quilts</a> <a href="http://www.blossomheartquilts.com/patterns/" target="_blank">Bright Sky</a> pattern or Kathreen Ricketson's <a href="http://lovealwaysj.tumblr.com/post/69741670947/burysomethingprecious-step-lively-a-quilt" target="_blank">Step Lively pattern</a> from <a href="http://www.amazon.com/Little-Bits-Quilting-Bee-Quarters/dp/0811877302/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1397502120&sr=8-1&keywords=little+bits+quilting+bee" target="_blank">Little Bits Quilting Bee</a>...or both!<br />
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Linking up with the <a href="http://www.the-littlest-thistle.com/2014/04/finish-along-quarter-2-now-open.html" target="_blank">2014 Finish Along</a> at <a href="http://www.the-littlest-thistle.com/" target="_blank">The Littlest Thistle!</a>Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-67821127130997375862014-02-21T06:39:00.000-06:002014-03-01T08:09:38.162-06:00Two Backyard Baby QuiltsI finished two very simple baby quilts last weekend. Both quilts are made mainly with the Backyard Baby fabric line, with a few blenders and solids mixed in. The names on the backings are made with <a href="http://fromblankpages.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">from blank pages... </a><a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/home-decor/my-first-alphabet---paper-piecing/42391?ext=craftlet-pattern" target="_blank">My First Alphabet pattern</a>.<br />
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This quilt is a gift for an old college/work friend. I meant to have it ready for her baby shower, but I missed that deadline completely! The baby just had his first birthday. :D I looked through her pictures on Facebook and saw a lot of orange, aqua, green and cute critter prints. When I found the Backyard Baby fabric collection at a local quilt shop, I knew it would be the perfect material for this project.<br />
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Each of the seven rows consist of nine triangles and two half triangles. I used the Hex N More ruler to cut the triangles out of 8" strips of fabric. There is not an "official" line for larger triangles on the ruler, so I used the solid line above the Half Hex text as the bottom marker for cutting the triangles. If the points aren't clipped, each triangle side is 9.5". The quilt top measured at 43"x 53."<br />
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Using white thread, I quilted straight lines 3/8" away from both sides of the all the seams. The binding is Lush Running Stitch in Orange. The binding is hand-stitched to the back with Aurifil 28wt Golden Honey.<br />
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<b>Plus Quilt</b><br />
My husband requested this quilt for a coworker. It only took me 6 months to get around to finishing this one! I used the fabric that was left over from the triangle quilt.<br />
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This quilt design is really easy and I can understand why it is such a popular quilt pattern! It will definitely go on my "I Need a Baby Quilt ASAP" list. I used 3.5" strips of fabric, because that was the most efficient use of my remainder fabric. There are three block sizes(unfinished) in this quilt: 3.5"x3.5", 9.5"x3.5 and 6.5"x3.5". The quilt top measured 36.5"x 51.5."<br />
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The quilting is a diagonal grid with white thread. The binding is Green Fun on the Vine from the Backyard Baby collection. The binding is hand-stitched with Aurifil 28wt Medium Spring Green.<br />
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The one downside to these types of labels is they can be removed easily, but I prefer them on less personal quilts. (The website on the label is under construction at the moment, but it is going to be a barebones pictures and contact page: just an extended version of the label.)<br />
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Both quilts have Warm & Natural Needled Cotton batting, which is 87.5% Cotton/12.5% Poly. After quilting and washing, each quilt lost approximately 2" off the quilt top measurements.<br />
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With these two finished, I am done with all the urgent baby quilts on my list! (until the next announcement!)<br />
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<b>This quilt is part of my <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/01/finish-along-2014-quarter-1-to-finish.html" target="_blank">Finish Along 2014 Quarter 1 List.</a> I am linking up with Fabric Frenzy Friday at <a href="http://fortworthfabricstudio.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Fort Worth Fabric Studio</a>, Finish it Up Friday at<a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Crazy Mom Quilts</a> and with <a href="http://tgiffriday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday</a> which is being hosted at <a href="http://www.craftyshenanigans.blogspot.co.uk/" target="_blank">[Amy's] Crafty Shenanigans</a> this week.</b>Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com23tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-88183579462380017032014-02-19T14:50:00.002-06:002014-02-19T14:50:42.442-06:00WIP Wednesday: Quilty Fun and FMQ<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I finished two baby quilts this past weekend. I'll be sharing those with you later this week. Three finishes in one month...I don't think that has ever happened to me before! It was the perfect storm of the husband being out of the country for a few weeks, followed by him being really busy with schoolwork <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">(and me leaving the house a mess/not cooking)</span></i>. ;)<br />
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Besides the baby quilts, I have been working on two other projects:<br />
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The <a href="http://fatquartershop.blogspot.com/p/quilty-fun-sew-along-and-blog-tour.html" target="_blank">Quilty Fun</a> quilt has been such a joy to work on. <a href="http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Lori's</a> enthusiasm for sewing is contagious and it really shines through in her writing. The above picture is the left side of the quilt. My favorite block grouping is the quarter square triangle set in the middle. I would love a whole quilt with that block in those exact same colors. I'd probably make the blocks a tad bigger though!<br />
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I felt like the little jumping gnome in the blue house when I saw that it was "Neighborhood Houses" week! The house blocks are so adorable. You can see everyone else's blocks at the sew along's <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/quiltyfunsewalong/" target="_blank">Flickr group.</a><br />
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<b>2. Free Motion Quilting</b><br />
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I have also been practicing FMQ. I am loosely following along with the <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/class/free-motion-quilting-a-sampler/116" target="_blank">Free Motion Quilting a Sampler class</a> on <a href="http://craftsy.com/" target="_blank">Craftsy</a>. I won't ugly up your feed with my unphotogenic practice sandwiches, but I <a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/tarynbritny/sets/72157641226904194/" target="_blank">uploaded them to Flickr</a>. In a few years, I hope that I will be able look back at those pictures and see how far my quilting has come. It is really addictive. I intended to just quilt one practice sandwich to see how went, but I ended up going until I ran out of solid fabric!<br />
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Like I've told a few of you before, my experience with FMQing is much like my experience driving in Mario Kart: I can't stay on the path and I have no idea where I am going! My stitching flows better when I am thinking about anything except quilting. I guess that is where the recommendations to drink wine come in!<br />
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The picture above is last thing I quilted. I am starting to get the hang of it and I feel a little more comfortable about trying it on an actual quilt now. My plan is to do a few more practice sandwiches and then I am going to quilt a <a href="http://www.fatquartershop.com/free-quilt-pattern-jelly-roll-jam-free-quilt-pattern" target="_blank">Jelly Roll Jam</a> quilt. The Jelly Roll Jam quilt is small and print-heavy. It was such a quick make that I won't be too upset about any mistakes!<br />
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I am also reading <a href="http://www.amazon.com/First-Steps-Free-Motion-Quilting-Stitching/dp/1607056720/ref=sr_1_1?ie=UTF8&qid=1392832606&sr=8-1&keywords=First+Steps+to+Free-Motion+Quilting%3A+24+Projects+for+Fearless+Stitching+Paperback" target="_blank">First Steps to Free-Motion Quilting</a> by <a href="http://afewscraps.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Christina Cameli</a>. In addition to FMQ instructions and advice, the book features non-fussy projects to practice your quilting on. The Wiggle Bottom cushion is the first project in the book. It is fun project, because you can practice different designs on each strip. I'm looking forward to doing more projects from the book as my skills improve.<br />
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I'll be continuing the Quilty Fun and FMQ projects this coming week. I also hope to make some progress on the <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/01/finish-along-2014-quarter-1-to-finish.html" target="_blank">Zig Zag Love quilt top</a>.Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com10tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-53614964772167710112014-02-13T17:01:00.000-06:002014-03-01T08:10:25.940-06:00First Finish of the Year: Patchwork Prism <table cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="float: left; margin-right: 1em; text-align: left;"><tbody>
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I have fallen out of love with a few of the quilts I made during my first year of sewing, but I think the Patchwork Prism will always have my heart. This quilt represents one of my favorite things about quilting: being surrounded by beautiful colors all the time!<br />
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This quilt was made using Anna Maria Horner's absolutely gorgeous Patchwork Prism pattern. The pattern is <a href="http://www.annamariahorner.com/janome_me.html" target="_blank">available for free</a> on AMH's website. I started this quilt top in May 2012, during the <a href="http://sweetdieseldesigns.com/2012/04/patchwork-prism-qal-with-great-prizes/" target="_blank">Patchwork Prism QAL</a>. I obviously did not finish in time for the final link-up!<br />
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This scrappy quilt actually ended up creating more scrap material than it used. My scrap bin wasn't exactly overflowing at the time, so I ordered a couple of scrap packs from <a href="http://www.hawthornethreads.com/fabric/pre_cut/scrap_packs" target="_blank">Hawthorne Threads</a> to supplement my stash material. I really wanted to make this quilt!<br />
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As with many scrap quilts, the most time consuming part was all of the cutting. I cut the triangles in the most inefficient way possible and I am still finding fabric with triangle cutouts! I should have cut appropriately sized squares that could have been stacked and cut into multiple triangles at once. I used template plastic, but if I were to make another Patchwork Prism I would make it work with the <i>Hex n More</i> ruler or use the <a href="http://sweetdieseldesigns.com/2012/05/patchwork-prism-cutting-and-a-giveaway/" target="_blank">freezer paper method</a>. I had great luck with printing and using freezer paper templates for the <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/07/wip-wednesday.html">Best Friends quilt top</a>.<br />
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This was my first experience sewing triangle blocks and sewing them was a little bit tricky at first. If you haven't made a triangle quilt before, there are fantastic tutorials for cutting & sewing them at <a href="http://thewindyside.blogspot.co.nz/2012/12/cutting-equilateral-triangles-tutorial.html" target="_blank">On the Windy Side</a> and <a href="http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/2014/01/equilateral-triangle-quilt-tutorial_28.html" target="_blank">Sew Fresh Quilts</a>.<br />
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The backing is Kona Charcoal, plus some grey and white scraps. At the time of quilt top completion, I was not sure how to translate my idea for backing into reality. I wanted it to be mostly solid, but I also wanted to echo a few of the hexagon shapes from the front. After more than a year of procrastination, it actually only took me a few hours to finish the backing!<br />
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I drew out the hexagon placement on the pattern's color map. The original plan was to use colorful fabric for the hexagons, but I eventually decided on a monochromatic gray color scheme to create more contrast with the front. I cut the triangles to the appropriate size with the <i>Hex N More </i>ruler. In order to have the left side extend past the quilt top for basting, the four gray pieces at the edge of the quilt are rectangles with a 60<span style="background-color: white; color: #444444; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: x-small; line-height: 16.1200008392334px;">° </span>angle cut on one side.<br />
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I made three separate square blocks: big hexagon, medium hexagon and small hexagon. I joined the square blocks with big pieces of solid fabric, being careful to match the sizing of the front. I ended up moving the big hexagon up a row, so my original goal of the quilting lining up with both front and back fell to the wayside. I did get pretty close on the medium and small hexagons though!<br />
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The batting is Pellon Nature’s Touch 100% Cotton Batting. I chose this batting because the quilting distance can be up to 8"-10" apart. I had used it previously with the <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/Starburst">Starburst quilt</a>.<br />
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For thread, I used Aurifil 50wt Medium Gray (2605). The medium gray thread struck a nice balance between the dark-colored back and the medium-colored front. It looked a little dark on the yellow fabric, but the contrast became less noticeable once I washed it and the fabric puffed up around the stitching.<br />
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I quilted 1/4"ish away from both sides of the seams. My piecing wasn't super precise, so I had to mark the lines on the quilt top instead of using my seams as guidelines. After working on baby quilts for the past few months, I forgot how unwieldy these larger quilts could be!<br />
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The binding is Endless Chains in Teal from Pat Bravo's <a href="http://www.liveartgalleryfabrics.com/alhambraII.html">Alhambra II</a>. I felt that a binding that contrasted with the quilt top too much would be distracting, so I chose a greenish blue that would blend with outer colors. I also like that it has a touch of warm yellow!<br />
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I have really enjoyed having the Simply Color 28wt thread collection on hand. I use 28wt thread to hand sew the binding to the back of the quilt. It is heavy enough that it feels really secure, but not so heavy that it is super visible or makes sewing the binding onerous. This thread collection coordinates with the binding colors I tend to use, so it has been so convenient to have these colors all in one box! For this quilt I used Aurifil Pale Turquoise Blue (5006), the last spool on the second row.<br />
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I love this quilt and I am so glad that I can use it now! You can see more Patchwork Prisms at the <a href="http://www.flickr.com/groups/1924148@N21/" target="_blank">Janome + Anna Maria Horner Flickr</a> group. It is fun to see all the different interpretations!<br />
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The two Backyard Baby quilts from my <b><a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/01/finish-along-2014-quarter-1-to-finish.html" target="_blank">Finish Along 2014 Quarter 1 List</a> </b>are almost done. One is waiting for binding and the other is waiting for quilting. This may be the year of the finish after all!<br />
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<b>This quilt is part of my <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2014/01/finish-along-2014-quarter-1-to-finish.html" target="_blank">Finish Along 2014 Quarter 1 List.</a> I am linking up with Finish it Up Friday at<a href="http://crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/" target="_blank"> Crazy Mom Quilts</a> and with <a href="http://tgiffriday.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Thank Goodness It's Finished Friday</a> which is being hosted at <a href="http://quiltmatters.blogspot.com/">Quilt Matters</a> this week!</b>Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com28tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-69485368570693228762014-01-17T09:35:00.000-06:002014-01-18T08:30:52.031-06:00Finish Along 2014 Quarter 1 - To Finish List<a href="http://thelittlestthistlecraftshop.blogspot.com/" style="clear: left; float: left; margin-bottom: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="Finish Along 2014" border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjRuLV0mtbM4w2YDv-Vy_8_FqZM2ye6M7daCjs9WpIWR2iRL9n0ypAY4TdFuu6k80qIYWI4A63e2_-ZQEuErEJanh9yO0UZod75enFp7F8e2VIO1LMkdT3jOBHGAKJERS23nOfX15RA_ppT/s1600/FAL-2014-Button.jpg" height="125" width="125" /></a>I want to complete 5 projects for the first quarter of the <a href="http://thelittlestthistlecraftshop.blogspot.co.uk/p/finish-along-2014.html">2014 Finish Along</a>. Three of those projects are baby quilts, so I think this goal may be attainable! The <a href="http://thelittlestthistlecraftshop.blogspot.co.uk/p/finish-along-2014.html">2014 Finish Along</a> is being hosted by the fabulous Katy at <a href="http://thelittlestthistlecraftshop.blogspot.com/">The Littlest Thistle</a>. <strike>As of this posting, there are still a few more hours to link up</strike> (it is closed now).<br />
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1. <b>Charley Harper/Botanics Baby Quilt- </b>This quilt top has been taking up valuable floor space for a month and a half. :) This should be a quick finish. The back will have some simple piecing and I'll be quilting straight lines around the seams. <b>Status:</b> Quilt top is done<br />
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2.<b> Baby Equilateral Triangle Quilt</b>- This quilt for a friend has been on my list for a long time. So long, that the baby is already a year old!<b> Status:</b> The pieces are cut.<br />
3. <b>Baby Plus Quilt </b>- This quilt for my husband's coworker has only been on my list since early last year and the baby is due any day now. I am using the same fabric, so I have been cutting the pieces at the same time. <b>Status:</b> The pieces are cut.<br />
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4. <b>Zig Zag Love</b> - There is really no urgency with this one, but I stopped halfway through piecing and I have a mess of 1.5" berry squares all over the place! I want to finish this before I lose all the pieces! <b>Status:</b> Half of the piecing is done.<br />
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5. <b>Patchwork Prism</b> - An oldie, but a goodie! I finished this top in October 2012 and it has been tucked away in a drawer ever since! I love this quilt and I really want to use it! My idea for the back has been holding me up. <b>Status:</b> Quilt top is finished.<br />
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Hopefully I won't get distracted by any shiny new projects or QALs in the next 3 months. ;) Good luck to all who linked up with the FAL this quarter!Taryn V.http://www.blogger.com/profile/08617716235106828832noreply@blogger.com9tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2348584162313441069.post-6635471707063201002014-01-06T21:47:00.000-06:002014-01-06T21:47:55.005-06:002013 Year in Review<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I feel like I have one foot still in 2013! It is hard to believe another year has passed. 2013 seemed like a whirlwind, but it went by a little slower than I thought. I could have sworn some of the following projects were from 2012! </div>
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Last year, my piecing got more precise and I got much more comfortable sewing triangles and diamonds. I didn't complete as many projects as I did in <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/01/a-year-one-day-of-sewing.html">2012</a>, but I did start enjoying the process of making each individual project more. Here are some of my finishes and almost-finishes for 2013:</div>
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<b>Finished Projects </b><br />
1. <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/Baby%20Jane">Baby Jane Twister Quilt</a>, 2. <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/Baby%20Jane">Baby Jane Pillow</a>, 3. <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/12/texas-quilt-finish.html">Texas A&M Quilt</a>, 4. <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/08/pathways-baby-quilt-finish.html">Pathways Quilt</a>, 5. <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/07/two-baby-quilt-finishes.html">Twister at the Reunion Baby Quilt</a>, 6. <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/07/two-baby-quilt-finishes.html">Children at Play Baby Quilt</a>, 7. <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/Scrappy%20TAL">Scrappy Trip Around the World</a>, 8. <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/06/patchwork-please-bell-pepper-coasters.html">Bell Pepper Coasters</a>, 9. <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/04/tablet-pillow-stand-tutorial-girl.html">Tablet Pillow Stand Tutorial</a>, 10.<a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/03/lets-get-acquainted-monday-link-up-party.html"> Spool Mini Quilt</a>, 11. <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/Starburst">Starburst Quilt</a>, 12. <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/01/triple-zip-pouch-and-fresh-sewing-day.html">Triple-Zip Pouch</a> 13. <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/01/quilt-project-sheets.html">Projects At A Glance Sheets (Printable)</a>, 14. <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/03/girl-friday-sews-blog-hop-giveaway.html">Mouse Pad</a>, 15. Hair Straightener Case <i>(not blogged)</i><br />
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1) <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/St.Louis">St. Louis 16 Patch</a>, 2) <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/FQS%202012">Fat Quarter Shop Designer Mystery Block of the Month 2012</a>, 3) <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/Patchwork%20Heart">Patchwork Heart</a>, 4) <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/Strawberry%20Jam">Strawberry Jam</a>, 5) <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/search/label/Best%20Friends">Best Friends</a>, 6) Equilateral Triangle Quilt <i>(not blogged, shown unfinished)</i><br />
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<b>12 Month Progress</b><br />
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There has definitely been a flurry of activity since <a href="http://www.pixelstopatchwork.com/2013/01/a-year-one-day-of-sewing.html">January 2013</a>. I finished seven quilts and seven quilt tops <i>(one not pictured)</i> this year. I ended up adding quite a few new projects, but I also made progress on the earlier projects! There are currently 22 ongoing projects. Low impulse control! :) Maybe I shouldn't count the ones that haven't made it to the cutting phase yet!</div>
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I'll save my specific sewing goals for the Finish-Along post, but I do have a few general goals for 2014. Two of them are exactly the same as last year! My goals for this year are:<br />
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1. <b>Blog More</b> - Towards the end of the 2013, I was posting very infrequently. As I was browsing through my camera files, I noticed that I missed posting about several projects! My 2014 goal is to post at least four times a month.<br />
2. <b>Learn FMQ</b> - This year, I have absolutely zero excuse not to learn FMQ! I'm armed with a Craftsy course, a brand new acrylic extension table and a pair of quilting gloves. I've done a few test runs and the quilting gloves have already made a noticeable difference. With a better grasp on the fabric, my attempts at loops have become much more fluid! By the end of the year, I hope to quilt the <a href="http://www.freshlypieced.com/2012/07/wip-wednesday-from-pixels-to-patchwork.html">Xs & O's quilt</a> with free-motion loops.<br />
3. <b>Complete One Curve Based Quilt Top</b> - Now that I am comfortable sewing squares, rectangles, triangles and diamonds, I would like to work on my curve sewing skills. I've been playing with the <a href="http://sewkindofwonderful.bigcartel.com/product/urban-abacus">Quick Curve Ruler</a> (IT IS AMAZING) and I really want to make the <a href="http://sewkindofwonderful.bigcartel.com/product/metro-hoops-pattern-403-paper-pattern">Metro Hoops</a> or <a href="http://sewkindofwonderful.bigcartel.com/product/metro-rings-pattern-402-paper-pattern">Metro Rings</a> quilt by the end of the year.<br />
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I hope everyone is having fantastic & productive year so far! </div>
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