Tag Archives: hand applique

October OMG Finish

Posted on October 9, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

I finished Birds last night. The quilt is an adaption of the pattern Blue Sky Birds from the book Tile Quilt Revival by Carol Gilham Jones. All the applique is by hand. I started this quilt back in 2017. I … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash September 27, 2020

Posted on September 27, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out this week. I finished the Birds top. Everything is hand appliqued. I decided not to add a lot of embroidery as the top is busy enough as is. I will add eyes to the birds … Continue reading →

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Sunday Stash September 20, 2020

Posted on September 20, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

No fabric in or out this week. I finished most the applique on Birds. There are a few more leaves to add once the borders are on. After seeing how much time it takes to pre-wash fabrics, I remember why … Continue reading →

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September 2020 Short List

Posted on September 5, 2020 by quiltpaintcreate

Fall is in the air here. The nights are cooler and the days shorter. The changing season shifts my attention away from outside activities, to home and holidays. The cooler it gets, the more I want to sew and stitch. … Continue reading →

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What If Wednesday: What If I Don’t

Posted on February 11, 2016 by quiltpaintcreate

The next week is one of temptation. A local quilt shop has a big sale coming. The library has a book sale. The idea of starting a new project has reared its ugly head. Big sigh. I’m still debating the … Continue reading →

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September a Lovely Year Of Finishes

Posted on September 6, 2014 by quiltpaintcreate

I haven’t seen a finish since July, but that won’t stop me from setting another ALYoF goal. This month the choice is easy. I want to get the Joan’s Garden quilt blocks sewn together to the point the quilting can … Continue reading →

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August ALYoF and Short List

Posted on August 2, 2014 by quiltpaintcreate

August. I don’t know what to say, the months pass so quickly. I’ve heard that time seems to pass slower if you continually change your routine, maybe because you have to think more about what you do.    I definitely had … Continue reading →

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UFO Parade: Raffle Block

Posted on April 24, 2014 by quiltpaintcreate

I won a block raffle at quilt group several years ago, and this is one of the last few blocks I have left.   My hand appliqué never looks like this.   I think a sawtooth border in light blue … Continue reading →

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UFO Parade: Bouquet Applique

Posted on April 12, 2014 by quiltpaintcreate

I still haven’t sewed anything. That’s fine because I have plenty more UFOs to show. I call this quilt Bouquet Applique. The pattern name is Feedsack Fantasy by Kathy Munkelwitz from the October 2001 issue of Quilter’s Newsletter magazine.   … Continue reading →

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The Ten Year Project

Posted on September 19, 2013 by quiltpaintcreate

  Not quite, but almost. I’ve decided the only sewing I have time for is handwork, so I dug out a project from days gone by.  I believe this is block #14.   It’s time to admit that my life … Continue reading →

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