Saturday, March 9, 2024

Project Quilting 15.5

 As I said in my last post, I have been going in many directions the past week or two. I had to skip Project Quilting challenge 15.4, Hourglass. I had some ideas running around in my head. But by the time I had a chance to jump into that project I just didn't have the time to really complete it. Oh well. 

Challenge 15.5 is a Wearables theme. We could choose to make something to wear, or incorporate a wearable into what we create. I have had a few projects on my mental list of things to make or try for quite awhile that fit this category. I choose to start with the one that has been sitting in my sewing room the longest, an Patty upcycled shirt using a pattern from Paganoonoo. I purchased this pattern 4 years ago at Road to California Quilt Show. I even had a few shirts sitting in a drawer for this project. 



I really thought the pattern was going to be a lot more complicated, but it really wasn't. I chose to go a bit rogue on the design by inserting some of the main shirt back into the inset pieces. I like the way it turned out. Just sad I waited so long. The shirt doesn't fit at the moment. 

Tuesday, March 5, 2024

Rogue Stampers February 2024

 I am a bit late posting this. Seems the past week and a half has been busy. Finally had a chance to take photos to share with everyone. 

Our theme this last month was Congratulations/Graduation. It seems several of the Grandmas in the group have multiple graduations this spring. 

Our Make & Take projects were adorable. 


On to our card swap. Love the creativity in our group. 



I chose to you the "Hey Chuck" and "Hey Birthday Chic" for my card. I made them in 3 colors.
The inside says "Something to Crow About."


Saturday, February 10, 2024

Project Quilting 15.3 & Weekly Summary

It has been a grey and wet week or so here in California. Which meant lots of time to sew, or at least a few days, since I spent some of this time recouping from a cold. Got to love being retired and no commitments. Hang out in my comfy chair with my cat and a book, instead of working sick or fighting to get coherent sub notes done for a sick day. 

But now the sun is out again, and I am back to mostly normal. I have had a fun few days of creativity now that my brain isn't fogged. I took a class on creating Foundation Paper Piecing (FPP) patterns with Caroline Carpenter. I created a potted succulent pattern in class and have been having fun playing with other designs. 

The Project Quilting 15.3 Challenge was Inside Out this week, which naturally took my brain to the Pixar film. I started to design a FPP pattern for this but found myself fighting the head cold and not really thinking straight. So, in the end I ended up making my entry as a raw-edge applique rather than fighting to get rid of the odd Y-seams .... I love playing with all the shades of Cherrywood Hand-dyed Fabric. 

Friday, the Acasia Quilt Guild's Art Quilter Group got together to play with stencils and various paints, inks, and pens. 

Lastly, today I spent the morning with Trudy Cleveland learning some tricks to photographing quilts. Learned some valuable tips and tricks. Can't wait to put these new tools into action. Here are a few of my edited photos and vignettes.