Monthly Archives: July 2013

Quilt As You Go? Yes or No?

I already started pinning my Quilt For Miss A, and Now I’m thinking about my next project. I was thinking about possibly using the Quilt As You Go method, to just make it more fun for me, and more fun to look at. I’ve heard pretty diverse things about it. Someone once told me it was a bad idea, but then they right away tried to sell me on paying them to long arm, so I’m not sure how legit his view on Quilting As You Go was. So I’m just curious what everyone else thinks about it.

If anyone has any experiences to share, that would be very much appreciated!

Quilt as you go example

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Quilting Design For Miss A’s Quilt

I think after a whole day of deliberation, and besides, it was too hot to do anything productive today. Between the stagnant air, and my lackadaisical attitude today, nothing really got done except some online work I had to do. But, between the periods of laziness, I did manage to draw out a design for the quilting on Miss A’s quilt. I really wanted to add to the bargello design, so I decided to do diagonals and then I’ll do something fun on the border. Not sure what that is yet, but we’ll see.

Miss A's Quilt with design

On to my next project!

Now that I finished sewing the Quilt Top for Vicki, and I’m not sure how to dye it yet, so I think I will move on to my next project. That is the quilting work for the Quilt for Miss A! I think I’m just going to stitch in the ditch for the body and then do something with a little more fun for the border. Not sure yet, but I’ll sleep on it and come up with something supper!

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See pictures of Miss A’s quilt below!

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Not Terribly Sewing Related… But…

As I sit here watching a dark independent British drama, all I can think about is how much I want to dye that quilt top, but I don’t quite know how yet, and I don’t want to rush it. So, instead I’m sitting here watching ‘Rory O’Shea Was Here’, and it is actually pretty amazing, but my mind is elsewhere thinking of fabrics and dyes and everything that makes me feel motivated to create a beautiful quilt! So, I’ll share some fun inspiration with everyone!

Finished Sewing The Top

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I just finished sewing the top. Now that it is done, I’m trying to plan out the logistics of how I’m going to dye it. Not sure on the design yet, but I have a few plans. I need to find my upholstery thread! I’m definitely thinking of doing something radiating from the center. Then maybe blue on the 9 patch squares to make them pop!

More Pictures after the jump!

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Quilting Secrets, Tips, And Tricks : Perfect Quarter Inch Seams

Do you pine for perfect quarter inch seems on your projects? I’m sure you do! I do! Well, I did, now I don’t pine any longer! A friend of mine taught me this, and it works amazingly! I know some people probably already know this, but I think someone will find it interesting! It not only helps with perfect seams, but it is one of my many secrets to help quilt faster! That’s right! I said faster!

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