the start of another, my beds needed new covers. Remember, the whole house is western/southwest....so to try to explain...my wall colors in the house are all some tone of peach (yellow base)....so that color will be in all log cabin covers....
For the guest room upstairs...
another view....
close up
I LOVE those colors....it makes me think of spring!
Here is the new one for the twin bed...only 22 more squares to go before quilting...lol
I wanted to try one with solids to see how it turns out without flower patterns.
These are being done on a machine, I have never done them by machine before...but I can tell you they are a lot quicker than the way I did the old ones...
Thanks so much ByndeweedBeth
Nice, Carla!!!
I have done an irish chain with the quilt in a day technique and it's amazing how much time it save you. You do have to be pretty methodical and organized of thought, tho.
I keep meaning to do a nice king sized log cabin quilt one day for myself, but haven't quite gotten around to it. Fabric selection always stops me cold. Thinking too much I guess.
I love the fabrics you've chosen.
Katie,
Thanks so much, this is a king/custom size because the mattress for this queen is so thick, you can't find a cover to fit it properly. Once I got going it was hard to quit until it was complete. Now I decided to do a twin size for the small bedroom too.
I am trying to find things to do until I can plant seeds!
Well, if you can't find anything to do until you can plant seeds, you can do a king-sized cover for me!! So beautiful is your work!
Cocoa That is just gorgeous
I love to crochet I did a navajo pattern, on a throw I made to fit a twin bed ( I have a pic of as I was working on it, but have to scan it, first find it) The colors where great Black, white, grey and red I gave it away as a gift. also love to do needle point working on a Eagle now. Not in to sewing tried to make a quilt that was a joke, LOL
My SIL does some awesome quilts - always makes them for family and friends for significant events - marriages, births. They are precious gifts.
Carla,
I love both of them, thank you so much for posting them! I have always loved quilts, growing up that is all that we had on our beds. I have one that my great grandmother made and I have collected others from garage/estate sales, antique stores and Ebay. There is something so cozy about a handmade quilt! Love them! You are so talented my friend!
Thanks sannajane...lol I probably should do my 3 grandkids first tho.
Tills, thanks so much, I crochet also but have not done so in years, would you teach me the flame stitch, I have never done that one? I have also done needlepoint, cross stitch, and embroidery. It is becoming a lost art/craft. I have also done hand stitched quilts, the one pictured above is the first on a machine and I loved how quick it went. I also have an old treddle Singer machine, maybe I should try one on that, it works perfectly and would give my legs a good workout!
Katie59, I would be interested in the "Irish Chain" pattern, especially if it can be done in a day or two...lol A great one for the grandkids...
Thanks Rach, I have one from my grandmother, 2 from John's aunt (just tops not quilted) and a couple of old ones I bought in tattered shape to make other crafts from. I just have not hade the heart to cut them up, even tho they are tattered, someday I will find a special place or project to make with them.
Carla -
Let me look around - I THINK I know where I have it. If so, I'd be happy to loan it to you.
Okay - I was just looking around for a picture to show you and found this:
http://www.ezquilt.com/patterns/irishchain/irishchain.htm
OMG - look at all the free patterns on this site!!
http://www.ezquilt.com/patterns/patterns.htm
Thanks Katie, I have done a nine patch without a machine tho...and not with blank squares in between, I like the pattern it creates.
I'm not a sewer or quilter but do get many people from around who come to Kingston for quilting stuff. Nancy Martin who I guess is a big deal in the quilters world has a great store in Kingston. I know her from the Kingston garden club. You might want to check out her store if you over here or check me out if your at her store
I must admit I love quilts, but gardening is my first love. I started quilting when I was a child and have continued to do so off and on as an adult. BUT I would much rather be in the yard than in the house.
I am definately planning trips to your place and when I come plan to help in your garden too! I love the dirt, worms, flowers, plants, rocks...etc, so you just plan on having me for the day!
