On Saturday it was our Guild's sewing day - always a super fun event, and though I'm guaranteed to get little done due to my excessive chattering issues, I thought it would be prudent to have some hand-work at the ready.
So, Friday night I prepped some bias strips, and packed up Montmellick ready for our outing. As predicted, I didn't get much stitching done (this was also hampered by the fact that I didn't manage to bring threads ... but I was able to borrow some), however I did manage to do a little ... and now I'm inspired to work on this project again ...
Here's where I'm up to as of today. Saturday saw me pin the bias strip in place, and I appliqued about one quarter of it down. Last night I started with a little of the broderie perse, and today I started working on the little leaves. It's not easy to see, but I wasn't happy with the placement of the flower there, so I unpicked it today while waiting at tennis training, and I'll hopefully re-position it tonight. If I can get all the leaves for this side done tonight, I'll start working on the little hexies for the whole of this border - they're super portable and I'll be able to take them to quilting group on Wednesday.
And in other news, I'm going to be excitedly watching the letter box for the next couple of weeks. I've ordered some patterns from one of my favourite designers - Sue Garman. She is the quilter I'd love to be. Her appliqué designs are sensational, and her piecing is intricate ... just how I like it. Be sure to check out her blog and her website, and you'll see what I mean. I always look forward to her blog post at the beginning of each month with bated breath - the eye candy she shares is just amazing and so inspirational.
FYI, the patterns I've ordered are: Ancient Stars, Omigosh!, and Lily Rosenberry. Those of you that know me well will see that they're right up my alley :-)
Last of all, I'm a little behind returning emails at the moment, so if you're waiting to hear from me, don't panic, I promise I'll get back to you really soon ... much learning of stuff going on here, I have new duties with the Guild as Membership Secretary - super fun, and super busy! Chatter soon :-)
So, Friday night I prepped some bias strips, and packed up Montmellick ready for our outing. As predicted, I didn't get much stitching done (this was also hampered by the fact that I didn't manage to bring threads ... but I was able to borrow some), however I did manage to do a little ... and now I'm inspired to work on this project again ...
And in other news, I'm going to be excitedly watching the letter box for the next couple of weeks. I've ordered some patterns from one of my favourite designers - Sue Garman. She is the quilter I'd love to be. Her appliqué designs are sensational, and her piecing is intricate ... just how I like it. Be sure to check out her blog and her website, and you'll see what I mean. I always look forward to her blog post at the beginning of each month with bated breath - the eye candy she shares is just amazing and so inspirational.
FYI, the patterns I've ordered are: Ancient Stars, Omigosh!, and Lily Rosenberry. Those of you that know me well will see that they're right up my alley :-)
Last of all, I'm a little behind returning emails at the moment, so if you're waiting to hear from me, don't panic, I promise I'll get back to you really soon ... much learning of stuff going on here, I have new duties with the Guild as Membership Secretary - super fun, and super busy! Chatter soon :-)
8 comments:
I have looked off and on at Omigosh for awhile now and just keep looking - one day?
Felicidades por ese maravilloso trabajo.
Un beso
The colors and designs on this quilt are a feast for the eyes!
Those patterns are definitely Taz style ! The more intricate the better- you do such lovely work.
Oops Tara I just ordered them too!! To add to the WIP you see. I also have Ladies of the Sea but am still looking for a good background.
Your work is so wonderful! Have fun with your looooong stem. ;)
I love Sue Garman as well. I read her blog every month; have you seen the new Baltimore Album she's creating? Yummy!
Omigosh, is similar to what I say when I see your beauties. You have the patience of a saint.
So glad your are back to the current project.
I've made Ohmigosh and it has won three ribbons. I loved making it and made it bigger than the pattern called for. I enjoy reading your blog and hope to soon get into appliqueing. Hope I can do half as well as you do!
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