Once again I seem to have had a bit of a bloggy break. It's been a case of heads down and tails up for the last week or so. It feels nice to have a quieter week ahead.
Something I've achieved lately has been an apple core runner. It's very similar to my previous one, but this one is actually finished!
I had a few questions about the first one I was working on so I will answer them here.....
The cores are cut with a Go!Baby, which I am fortunate to be able to borrow when I want to. They are cut at approx. 5 1/2" by 7" and have little notches on them to help with the piecing. The notches and size of the cores — and I'm sure the accuracy of the die-cut shapes — make machine piecing a breeze. I easily put this together in an afternoon. I did use pins but it was no fuss really (you know, no cursing, and no tantrums!).
As this is a kit sample for my favourite quilt shop, I kept the quilting simple, with just walking foot lines, following the curve of the cores. [Grin, not that I do much more than 'simple' quilting anyway!]
Then the binding - first time I've used binding cut on a bias for a quilt. I cut it using that fancy technique of making a tube which results in continuous binding - that satisfied the child in me, it was quite fun, once I worked out what I was doing!
I've also been plodding along at my Triangle Surprise blocks, which I started at Retreat last year. (This is an Edyta Sitar pattern). At the moment it is my Leader and Ender project and I feel happy to be making progress (albeit slowly) on it.
I was away from home for a few days last week. I had two surprises to greet me when I returned —
And, the neighbour had sent down a stem of lilies. I could smell the scent throughout the house and it took quite a while to discover where the MOML had put them!
In case you hadn't noticed, I'm experimenting with labelling my photos... YD is out on the farm and can't help me get it just right - I'll get there! (I've also reduced the size of my photos---has anyone found the post quicker to open today?? How much difference does it make??!!)
Hope your week has got off to a good start; happy sewing everyone,
Something I've achieved lately has been an apple core runner. It's very similar to my previous one, but this one is actually finished!
The cores are cut with a Go!Baby, which I am fortunate to be able to borrow when I want to. They are cut at approx. 5 1/2" by 7" and have little notches on them to help with the piecing. The notches and size of the cores — and I'm sure the accuracy of the die-cut shapes — make machine piecing a breeze. I easily put this together in an afternoon. I did use pins but it was no fuss really (you know, no cursing, and no tantrums!).
As this is a kit sample for my favourite quilt shop, I kept the quilting simple, with just walking foot lines, following the curve of the cores. [Grin, not that I do much more than 'simple' quilting anyway!]
I've also been plodding along at my Triangle Surprise blocks, which I started at Retreat last year. (This is an Edyta Sitar pattern). At the moment it is my Leader and Ender project and I feel happy to be making progress (albeit slowly) on it.
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| 51 blocks made so far--still not sure how big I will make it, but enjoying the effect. |
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| The sunflowers are out!! |
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| The bumble bees love them. |
In case you hadn't noticed, I'm experimenting with labelling my photos... YD is out on the farm and can't help me get it just right - I'll get there! (I've also reduced the size of my photos---has anyone found the post quicker to open today?? How much difference does it make??!!)
Hope your week has got off to a good start; happy sewing everyone,
I love the rusty orange sunflower! Your scrap quilt is too yummy, I hope no one hops into bed while it's there.
ReplyDeleteGorgeous flowers! I love the scrappy triangles.. I had started one earlier last year, but it fell by the wayside.. it's in the UFO pile.. maybe I'll get it out later this year. After the Swoon craziness. Your apple core runner is beautiful too, Raewyn! Have a great week! :o)
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Love the Apple Core Runner.
ReplyDeleteWhat eautiful surprises you had to come home too.
Your Scrappy is coming together beautifully.
ah I did not notice if your blog open quicker as I open a few at a time. Sorry !!
Nice post, Raewyn. Lots of lovely photos.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful apple cores, and the flowers are wonderful.
ReplyDeleteOh,how I long for summer when I see your lovely flowers! Love the deep colours in the apple core table runner,great quilting. Well then,51 blocks so nice triangels:-)
ReplyDeleteLove the sunflowers and the scrappy quilts - both my favs by far.
ReplyDeleteLove Leanne
Your flower photos are gorgeous. May I ask what fabrics you used for the apple core runner? I just love their muted quality.
ReplyDeleteLots of beautiful pictures. I love the apple core runner, your quilt is gorgeous, and the sunflowers are amazing.
ReplyDeleteI'm impressed with your table runner. It looks like it should take days to piece all those curves. I'm obviously not as clever as you... I can't figure out how to make that 'tube' binding! Gorgeous Triangle Surprise quilt too... perfect colours.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful projects and lovely flowers... I don't remember having any trouble loading your blog but the photo's are all lovely...
ReplyDeleteEverything looks just beautiful ;)
ReplyDeleteI am really loving that apple core runner. The quilting is just perfect on it. It's been on the "to make" list for a very long time. :)
ReplyDeleteYour quilting might be "simple" but it is just absolutely perfect for the quilt.
ReplyDeleteYour runner is great Raewyn, love the curvy quilting, very effective. Sunflowers always make me smile too!
ReplyDeleteLove your apple core runner. great way to do the quilting.
ReplyDeleteOh, love those sunflowers. I plan to plant some in my garden this year.