New Fabric and Quilt Exhibit

Here are the new fabrics I bought to make the quilt for Brian and Natalie. All the fabrics are part of Denise Schmidt's "Katie Jump Rope" collection except for the red polka dots. The picture of that swatch isn't the one I bought either, but I put it up so you can get the idea behind it. I like the retro feel of the fabric and I like that the colors are bright enough that its very modern looking at the same time. So, like I said, I just want to basically do blocks of each in a pattern and quilt something interesting over the top. I'll definitely keep you posted.



Jack and I went to the quilt exhibit at the Annex to the American Folk Art Museum to see the donated quilts that the museum just received. Here are pictures from two of my favorite quilts. You can go to http://www.folkartmuseum.org to see more! Jack and I had a lovely time AND the security guard insulted me while hitting on me!

we're back!

I don't know why I haven't posted anything- I've been sewing more than usual lately. I have lots of projects going, including a really super cute quilt for my cousin's little guy who is 3 years old & loves (LOVES) music. It's not your usual "kid" quilt, but I think he'll really like it.

Christmas is keeping me busy- I'm working on stockings, placemats, and a tree skirt. Also, I'm making the "Rabies Quilt" (from The Office) for my brother & sister in-law. I'm posting the picture from that episode so you know what I'm talking about. I think it'll give me something to shoot for! Plus I haven't taken pictures of my current projects yet. I'll do that soon- just wanted to actually post something before we hit the 2 month mark!

I was thinking of making my brother Mike the one w/the raccoon foaming at the mouth, and then Jeff's sister Jessica gets the bat. What do you think?

am I 29, or 89???

I recently abandoned my "rule." I bought the Paddington Bear fabric to make a quilt for Livi. I bought more than I needed, so I'm going to make an extra one & either save it or give it to charity. I also bought a Halloween panel to sell at our church's craft sale. How old am I again???

By the way, I'm also entering a German Potato Salad contest, and I'm putting my recipe (which I still have never made in my life) against old German women who have been making their potato salad their entire lives, with recipes handed down from generation to generation. How pissed are they going to be when they see me entering the contest? Better yet, how awesome would it be if I beat them?? Oh man, I really hope I win. I think I stand a chance- my recipe is from Jeff's grandma- first generation German...so maybe I could win?
What does this have to do w/sewing? I don't really know, but I think it works. Both are things that old ladies do. So there ya go.

I'm really making it

So, I found this.
As always, I think I look a little weird, but what are you going to do? Hopefully I'll get a lot of buzz in some quilting cirlces. Hah, I think its really nice that they included me. I found out some good news about my license transfer to New York too today. So, all in all... pretty good day.

Linsay

Quilting

Ok -- so showing quilting in pictures is not very effective. I have done my best here. I have quilted two panels on the quilt this way. I don't really know what you would call it. It looks really interesting in person. You get the idea, though. I am doing all the purple panels this way. I do know know what I will do with the green panels. I will keep you posted though!

keep on quiltin',
-linsay

labor of love

I have started the quilting process. This quilt is such a beast, because its so large. I didn't have enough safety pins to baste it properly. So, I did a hack job, but basted it nonetheless. I did some "stitch-in-the-ditch" stabilizing quilting the other day. Then I can ration the pins to other parts of the quilt. Pathetic, I know! The quilt store was out of them and I don't know where else to go.

My second picture concerns me. I was attacked by an unknown portion of my sewing machine. I was moving my quilt and my finger touched an area (which I thoroughly inspected for sharp blades) and it totally sliced underneath my nail! I was so mad. Plus, it hurt really bad too. Basically, it bit me. I've been really careful since, because I never identified what attacked me and I don't want it to do it again. I think it was the light cover? Hmmmm.....i think this may always be a mystery.

My plan today is to do some quilting in the big squares. Hopefully they will turn out well. It turns out that my quilting store is having an advanced class in just quilting techniques -- but I'm working on the Sunday they are offering it. Stupid Walgreens!

Keep on quiltin'
linsay

Miter sewing revealed

Carla - check out this website:
Carla click here...

It seems to be the best website I could find with pictures showing what she was doing. I found this YouTube video about miter sewing your binding (which doesn't really need a video), but her parrot is squawking through the whole video. It's really obnoxious. I can also hear her dog panting too (at least I think its a dog). Wouldn't you put your parrot in another room when you are filming your quilting? Quilt people are so crazy....

almost done...

This is the top so far. I'm excited about it- I think it's going to look so pretty. These are mostly Moda fabrics from the 3 sisters line that I bought years ago!! The bright pink fabric is from a line to raise $ for breast cancer. I bought these fabrics so long ago & am excited to finally be almost finished with the top!! I put it on hold for so long because I was making so many baby quilts...now it's time to finish an adult quilt.

Hope you like it! It's a twin sized, but I think I'll use it as my own personal lap quilt instead since our twin bed is in the attic!

Insert expletive(s) here

This corner is the source of my frustration. The instructions merely say "miter sew border..." whatever the heck that means. I'm going to have to wait until I have patience enough for it, so not today!!!

Any suggestions (other than "you need to iron")??

Quilt top is done!!!!

Ok. So as most everyone knows I've had a little more time on my hands than usual. I decided to put it to good use and make a quilt for my bed. The top of the quilt is done! Here are the pictures. I'm very happy with how it turned out. I will say after looking at the same fabric over and over - it is difficult to still love your quilt when you are finished. I think I will like this one when all is said and done.
-Linsay

Quilt top partially complete

I sewed the large portion of the quilt top last night. This covers the top of a queen mattress. I am planning on doing a smaller check pattern on the sides that will hang over the bed. I'm thinking of doing a honeycomb pattern on the back from the same fabric line. It comes in some other colors too. I think that's a nice back side of a quilt. Plus I've been really interested in bees lately. I'm going to go work on the rest of the quilt today before work. Hopefully I can get this assembled quickly and start the whole quilting process!
-Linsay

PS: This is one of the knives I bought last night In my "Knife Skills" class:

My newest project

I am starting on a new project. The quilt for Michael has been put on hold and its efforts will be redirected at a later date. I bought these three fabrics today to start a queen sized quilt for my bed. I'm really excited about it. I think I'm going to do unconventional rectangular panels to show off the fabric. The orange polka dots will be used as sashing. It's too bad that the colors of the fabrics aren't really captured in these pictures. The green and purple fabrics are by Etsuko Fuyura. To see more of their fabrics here is the link: http://www.reprodepotfabrics.com/etsukofuyura.html . The colors in the fabrics are really rich. I'll keep you posted with some pictures once I start piecing the fabric together!
-linsay

Amy Butler loves Linsay!

So, as some of you know, I emailed the Amy Butler company about my quilt. Since I had used most of her fabrics for my quilt, I thought that the company would like to see what people are doing with their product. Well, Amy wrote me back! This is what she said,

Dear Lindsay,

I just wanted to write and say a long over due " hello "! and
Thank you for your note. I really enjoyed reading it!
And thank's so much for sending these pics of your
gorgeous quilt! I love the print combinations that you
put together. This is truly impressive.

I really appreciate you taking the time to send these
to me. I'd love to share them in my up coming seamstress
gallery. Would that be ok with you?

Please keep me posted on all your creations!

Happy Sewing and Warmest Wishes,
Amy


www.amybutlerdesign.com
p: 740-587-2841
f: 740-587-2842
122 S. Prospect Street
Granville, OH 43023

I'd be so happy to have my quilt (or at least the photos) in a show! I'm also flattered that she was impressed with my fabric selection. That's all!

Lack of sewing

I have been so bad about sewing lately. I blame this on Harry Potter. I did hem some of Michael's pants which counts as a "sewing activity", but I'm not going to post a picture of his pants. I spent all weekend reading Harry Potter , which I don't regret at all. So my vow is to make August a more productive sewing month -- I want to finish this quilt for Michael so I can start on other projects.

I did go to the quilting store on Friday and it was so nice. They know me there and are always (or so they act) excited when I come in -- which makes me feel good. Quilting people are a nice bunch (except for some that Carla quilts with.) New York quilters are nice...Batavia quilters I'm not so sure.

Here are some of my favorite new fabrics:



Not all in the same quilt. These are all from the Amy Butler "Belle" collection. I love Amy Butler fabric. I want my next quilt to be really bold.
Thats all for today,
Linsay

the hawk

Michael wants a hawk on his quilt. It turned out kind of like a crafty hawk, but that's what you get from me. I still have a lot to do with it, but here it is so far. It's definitely a work in progress.

New Rule

Okay,
I've made up a new rule for myself.
NO MORE NEW FABRIC until I finish at least two of my working projects. My dresser is full & I've even overflowed into a laundry basket. The fabric piles are taking over my house!!! This is going to be a hard rule for me to follow.

Quilter's ADD

I officially have 7 quilts in the works... I think I need to start concentrating on ONE project at a time. Maybe that doesn't work for me, though. I get bored with one, so I move to another.
We shipped our camera out to get repaired, so I don't have any recent pictures. Here are some oldies but goodies.

Newest project!

I have started a new quilt for Michael. In order to justify the purchase of my new machine -- everyone I know will recieve a quilt. Here are two pictures

Welcome!

I want this blog to be a forum for everyone I know to share their projects with eachother. Namely, that will be Carla and my mother. So, hopefully you two will use this and show me what you are working on!

In March and April I took a class at the City Quilter in Chelsea. It was introduction class where we constructed a wall hanging. I learned so many valuable quilting tricks. If anyone has the opportunity to take a class there I highly recommend it. It seemed like my classes are a lot tamer than Carla's quilting gatherings. Anyway, here are the pictures of my finished quilt.





So please, feel free to post pictures of your own projects.