Tag: Applique
A Song of Ice and Fire
August 4, 2015
The Bad Ass Quilters Society is hosting a Game of Thrones quilt challenge. We Aussies were fortunate enough to get a local supply via Professional Quilting Services.
The quilts must be made completely with the fabric provided (including binding) and can only be 18 inches square.
I bought both colourways and have finished my first quilt – A Song of Ice and Fire – using the Blood, Stone, Steel and Fire colourway.
My inspiration was of course the name of George RR Martin’s book saga. The three snowflakes represent the prophesied three heads of the dragon.
My friend Jennifer was kind enough to loan me her “glitteriser” to add some sparkle with hot fix crystals.
I used Sew Fresh Quilts flanged quilt binding tutorial. I will need some more practice with this technique, but I’m happy with the overall effect.
I’ll be sending my quilt to the USA for display at AQS Chattanooga in September 2015. There will also be online voting.
Now I have to figure out what do with the other fabric pack.
OMG #14 I’ll Be Clammed!
May 6, 2015
General Info
| Start Date | Apr 25, 2015 |
|---|---|
| Finish Date | May 6, 2015 |
| Status | Finished |
| Size | 15″ x 20″, 10″ x 15″, 7″ x 10″ & 5″ x 7″ |
| Pattern | My own design |
| What it’s for | Helen Godden’s OMG Quilts |
| Batting | Wool |
Quilt Top Notes/Techniques
I always wanted to make a clamshell quilt, but didn’t want to hand piece it. This freeform style gave me the option to make it easy and fun.
Quilting Notes/Techniques
Quilted with various related FMQ designs.
Progress Pictures
Home for the Holidays
December 7, 2014
General Info
| Start Date | Nov 25, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Finish Date | Dec 7, 2014 |
| Status | Finished |
| Size | Approx 18″ x 15″ |
| Pattern | Hometown Holiday quilt kit from Fat Quarter Shop |
| What it’s for | Gift for Bill and Karen. |
| Batting | ? |
Quilt Top Notes/Techniques
I don’t know why, but I struggled with the pieced border. It took me three times to get it right. I thought I could strip piece it and messed it up.
Quilting Notes/Techniques
Quilted with invisible thread and Gutterman cotton.
Progress Pictures
Guess where I ran out of thread?
I Still Call Australia Home
October 20, 2014
General Info
| Start Date | Sep 28, 2014 |
|---|---|
| Finish Date | Oct 20, 2014 |
| Status | Finished |
| Size | 52″ square |
| Pattern | Gumflower Wreath by Leesa Chandler |
| What it’s for | In memory of my Nanny Betty |
| Batting | Cotton |
Shows
Won 1st in “We Are Australian” category at the 2014 Braidwood Quilt Event.
Quilt Top Notes/Techniques
Made in memory of my Nanny Betty, who was an Aussie war bride.
Wreath was machine appliqued with a small button hole stitch using variegated thread. Hand stitched pistol stitches for gum flowers using variegated embroidery thread.
Cornerstones were from an Australian themed applique panel. I chose the images of things that Nan would have liked.
Quilting Notes/Techniques
Use a combo stipple/gum leaf design for centre – based on design from quilt pattern. Used a circle design for the pink border. Cornerstones were quilted in invisible thread around main design and stippled in the background. Warratah border was quilted in a clamshell pattern.
Progress Pictures
Winter Wonderland
December 14, 2013
General Info
| Start Date | Dec 9, 2013 |
|---|---|
| Finish Date | Dec 14, 2013 |
| Status | Finished |
| Size | 12″ x 10″ |
| Pattern | A Winter Wonderland from Love of Quilting magazine |
| What it’s for | Gift for my Grandpa |
| Batting | ? |
Quilt Top Notes/Techniques
Fusible appliqué with buttonhole machine stitching. Embroidery and sunburst beads.
Quilting Notes/Techniques
Progress Pictures
Tree of Knowledge
January 25, 2012
General Info
| Start Date | Jan 5, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Finish Date | Jan 25, 2012 |
| Status | Finished |
| Size | 25.5″ x 28″ |
| Pattern | My own design |
| What it’s for | Me |
| Batting | Matilda’s Own 100% cotton batting. |
Quilt Top Notes/Techniques
My quilt was inspired by Frances Moore\’s tree quilt featured in the video for the January Free Motion Quilting Challenge. I wanted something to go into my office where I work as a knowledge analyst and this design came to mind. I foundation pieced the borders from my green (and some yellow and red) scraps.
Over time, I liked the quilt more and more. Eventually I entered it into the NSW Quilt Guild Under 35’s quilt show in September 2012.
Quilting Notes/Techniques
I used Gutterman 50wt cotton thread to do the heart leaf motif in the center with a size 70 needle. The appliques were also free motion quilted with 50wt, but a size 80 needle was needed to prevent skipped stitches. For the border I used Gutterman Sulky 30 wt cotton and a size 80 needle to do the spiral leaf motif. I blocked the quilt before binding, which significantly improved its flatness.
I’m still not 100% happy with my stitch length. It is too long and varied, especially on freehand designs. I need to work on speeding up and varying my machine speed while slowing down my hands. Also, I am not getting great tension on the back of the quilt. I’m having issues with excess loops of thread as well as occasional bird’s nests, even while using a Bobbin Genie.
Progress Pictures
The New Food Pyramid
January 16, 2012
General Info
| Start Date | Jan 5, 2012 |
|---|---|
| Finish Date | Jan 16, 2012 |
| Status | Finished |
| Size | 22″ x 27″ |
| Pattern | The New Food Pyramid by Fun Thread Designs |
| What it’s for | Gift for my sister-in-law |
| Batting | Matilda’s Own 100% cotton batting. |
Quilt Top Notes/Techniques
I saw this pattern and thought it was so cute (I got it when it was free, but it is totally worth the $5, very well written with a fusible applique tutorial). I’ve made cupcake themed stuff for my sister-in-law before, so I made this as a late Christmas gift. I used a buttonhole stitch with width and length of 1.5 to go around the appliques.
The pie fabric was a swap from Kay.
For the embellishing I should have put the rick rack on before going around with buttonhole stitch to help hold them down. The ends began to fray. I also should have waited until after quiting to put on the yo-yos. I added the candy cane to make it look less lop-sided because I didn’t centre the appliques properly.
Quilting Notes/Techniques
This was my first time FMQ on my new Janome MC6600P. It went pretty well. I used Gutterman 50wt cotton for the filigree quiting in the inside and YLI invisible thread with Gutterman in the bobbin. After I finished the quilt top, I read on CLK’s blog that when quilting an applique quilt, to go around the appliques with invisible thread after quilting the background. This way the left over “puff” goes behind the appliques. I tried it and it worked perfectly. When putting on the binding I needed to use a size 80 needle; the size 70 kept skipping stitches in thick areas.
Progress Pictures
Open House
June 2, 2011
General Info
| Start Date | Apr 2, 2011 |
|---|---|
| Finish Date | Jun 2, 2011 |
| Status | Finished |
| Size | 20.5″ x 16.5″ |
| Pattern | My own design |
| What it’s for | For Nanny Betty |
| Batting | Matilda’s Own 100% cotton batting. |
Quilt Top Notes/Techniques
Started in Susan’s machine applique class at Sewco. Added border from left over fabrics from Sunny Stars.
Quilting Notes/Techniques
Quilted with Gutterman 100% 50wt cotton for free motion and stitch in the ditch.
Progress Pictures
