Gee, it really has been more than a few days. Where does the time go?
I have been busy, busy. And I really, really have been trying avoid the temptation to start any new projects until I have finished quilting some of the tops. Famous last words, eh? Seems I have broken my vows. To catch up on what's been going on before and after Thanksgiving.
I have been busy, busy. And I really, really have been trying avoid the temptation to start any new projects until I have finished quilting some of the tops. Famous last words, eh? Seems I have broken my vows. To catch up on what's been going on before and after Thanksgiving.
I hand dyed many, many yards of fabric
75 yards of fabric to be exact
Now, if you will, click to jump over to 15 minutes play to read about a project that I began way back in October. It's all about making quilts from recycled shirts, but these shirts are more than just recycled. They have special meaning. Once you read all about it, check back in to see that I have not been exactly true to my vows. I was compelled to make more of the 15 minutes play blocks.
And then I was inspired to make some string stars with the shirts, thinking that it would make an appropriate quilt for the grandson. As the strips of fabric became too small to fit the diamond, I sewed them into new fabric, so I have string/pieced fabric stars.
Now to decide on the arrangement. Shall it be like this?
or this?
or this?
or make more blocks for a traditional layout?
Time will tell.
Time will tell.
Lest you think that I cannot stick to any sort of commitment, I did complete the
quilting on two tops.
This one I designed using Electric Quilt several years ago. It was all paper pieced by my friend, Laura and was supposed to be included in a pattern booklet that I was involved in publishing with another quilter. Long story short, the booklet didn't happen.
But here's the quilt.
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| Marriage in the Mountains 62" x 68" |
I also completed my reproduction of a quilt made with strips of fabric contributed by 11 friends in the 15 minutes bee . It was great fun to play with all the strips of fabric, arranging and rearranging, cutting, slashing and rearranging again. I quilted it sparsely, so it's soft and comfy, just perfect for a lazy day on the sofa or a picnic in the park.
And now to pull out another quilt top, get it sandwiched and start quilting once again.
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| Real Deal 68" x 76" |
Goodness, gracious! What a bunch of eye candy here. You've been BUSY! I love everything, especially the shirt quilts. We're on the same wave length with the stars, but you're way ahead of me. It's fun to see your prior work along side more current work. All beautiful and very YOU!
ReplyDeleteMy mouth is watering over those dyed fabrics....so yummy. You've been one busy girl...wow.
ReplyDeletebeautiful, luscious hand-dyes!!! love those string stars - I'm partial to the top two auditions. congrats on the finishes!
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy that is why there are no posts! I love everything you are working on....vows (except maybe marriage!) are made to be broken, espescially in the quilt world!
ReplyDeleteMary!
ReplyDeleteYou have been busy! Love those 75 yards on the top! The shirt quilt is stunning. I want one just like that:) I wonder what you will do with those stars. I know for sure it will be an absolute gorgeous quilt!
Hi, Mary,
ReplyDeleteI have been admiring your beautiful quilts at the museum for a long time! I live in Cleveland, too, and love to dye fabric. I was wondering if you have a local supplier - I order a lot from Pro-Chem but I don't always plan ahead and would love to be able to buy in the area. I know it's a long shot but you never know...
Karen Viser (kkviser@wingnet.net)
Wow, to have 75 yards of your own dyed colours, what an excellent idea. I look forward to seeing what you make with them. I love your quilts and those star blocks are wonderful!
ReplyDeleteBusy and more beautiful pieces. I love your fabrics you have dyed.
ReplyDeleteHi, Mary. Love the stack of dyed fabric, of course (who wouldn't?), but I am particularly enamored by your scrappy stars with gray. It's something about the interaction between the gray and other colors that makes them so appealing to me. Oh, and the other quilts are beautiful, too!
ReplyDeleteHappy holiday stitching!
best, nadia
Wow. Do you mean if I step away from the computer, it's possible that I too might get that much work done? Amazing! Love the Real Deal quilt!
ReplyDeleteWOW WOW! So many beauties!!! Let's get together and play! is it April yet?? Your stars look amazing... what will happen with all your made fabrics?? and your hand dyes! gasp! Beautiful stack!!!!
ReplyDeleteit is indeed amazing how time slips away from us...and how those quilters' vows are virtually impossible to adhere to! but, you've turned out some amazing new treasures and managed to still quilt some of the old tops... congratulations! and kudos for providing us with such wonderful inspiration!!
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