tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1844169362713868722024-02-25T00:29:28.458-07:00Little House CreationsQuilting and stuff . . . Little House Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438322114329900839noreply@blogger.comBlogger139125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184416936271386872.post-8880562896813024252020-05-22T13:26:00.000-06:002020-05-26T12:25:28.728-06:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">I haven't blogged here for a very long while - but now with all the time on my hands, and the craziness going on in the world, I have decided to try and resuscitate the Little House Creations blog. Not to say I haven't been doing a lot of quilting in the past few years - I have - and I'll post about them soon. First off tho, I thought I would share my version of the cloth mask. There are plenty of patterns out there, and they are all good, but this design is just a bit different than most. I am not taking any credit for the pattern as I got it from a You Tube video from Japan - with just a little change with the elastic. These masks aren't real big - but big enough to cover the nose and mouth which is what you want.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">So, here's my little tutorial in pictures - forgive me for not being computer savvy enough to make a video - old fashioned photos will just have to work for now 😀</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Here's what I need to get started (clockwise from top right corner) </span><br />
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">2 pieces of cotton fabric cut to 6" x 9" (approx)</span></li>
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<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">rotary cutter and ruler</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">pressing mat and iron</span></li>
<li><span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">elastic - 30 - 32" approx</span></li>
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fold the two pieces of fabric right sides together and place on top of each other. Place the fabric template on top of the fabric aligning the edge along the folded edge (as shown). I put a small amount of glue on the back side of the template to hold it in place instead of pins.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Using the rotary ruler and cutter, cut around the template. For a medium sized mask, I cut 1/4" larger than the template.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Keeping the pieces right sides together, sew a 1/4" seam along the short diagonal edges for each piece - this shapes the mask for the nose and chin.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Fold over about 1/8" along the side edge of the mask piece and sew to secure</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Repeat for each piece, then layer the pieces together right sides together. You can pin or clip if you want - I usually don't but thought it would look good for the photo 😏</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Starting with just one side, sew both pieces together using a 1/4" seam - backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam. Make sure to keep the seam allowance of the centre "darts" going the opposite direction to reduce bulk.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Turn piece right sides together again and stitch second seam using a 1/4" seam allowance. Backstitch at beginning and end of seam.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Make the casing for the elastic by stitching about 1/2" from the edge of the top of the mask - backstitch at the beginning and end of the seam - DO NOT CUT THE THREAD. With the needle down, turn the mask and continue sewing the side closed using a narrow seam. I guess if you were using some kind of a filter you could leave that side seam open and insert the filter there. Stop at about 1/2" from the end. Leave the needle down and turn to continue sewing the casing on the bottom of the mask. Don't forget to backstitch at the beginning and end of this seam. The reason I say this is because this is where the elastic will be coming through and stressing that seam. Continue until back at the edge of the top casing (do not sew the casings shut at the ends) Sorry I missed those pictures</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">That's it - the sewing is done. This all takes about 10 minutes. Now I usually give it a good press to make sure the dart seams are OK. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">Easy peasy - right? Now I usually wash the mask before putting the elastic through.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "verdana" , sans-serif;">The mask is washed, dried and pressed - and ready for the elastic. I use about 30" to 32"- which I know is a lot more than some but it makes for a snug fit. Using a crochet hook, thread the elastic piece through the top of the mask and then the bottom.</span><br />
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This particular quilt was my second attempt at the Taos pattern by Chris Hoover of Whirligig Designs. The first time I made it was more a "dry run" as I knew this was going to be a challenging piece and I wanted to get it just right. To see the first version, click <a href="https://littlehousecreations.blogspot.ca/2012/05/waterton-national-park-just-became-more.html">here</a> - that was back in 2012!! <br />
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When I decided to make it again, it was for my daughter's wedding gift - that wedding was in 2014 - so you see, I am always a bit behind!! Anyway, I did my best to make sure all the points matched -<br />
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I didn't get a picture of it hanging at the Stampede - but here was the result -<br />
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The judges comments were to "watch my starts and stops" (I know, I'm lazy about that) and that maybe if the border was bigger ....(not sure about that one) - all in all a worthwhile challenge and I really, really am flattered!<br />
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The lazy hazy days of summer are upon us - but I have found time to tackle a few of my own quilt tops that have been hanging around for a long time now . . . until next time - Happy Quilting from the Little House.Little House Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438322114329900839noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184416936271386872.post-6707235918358206912017-07-20T10:38:00.001-06:002017-07-20T10:38:17.803-06:00WOW! Urban Owl wool applique quilt I was on a roll with applique quilts this spring - this one was just stunning - the piecing, again, just perfection. I have such great customers! <br />
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Urban Owl - a Wendy Williams design. Glenna pieced this amazing, fun, colorful quilt!<br />
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There are so many great fabrics and colours here - the flowers, cats and owls are wool applique. I outlined all the applique pieces, and did quite a bit of SID in the other blocks and then used different fills to finish it off . . . have a look. (I know there's a lot of pictures, but I just couldn't help myself!) Hobbs 80/20 batting; Glide thread.<br />
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Such a fun quilt - thanks, Glenna, for trusting me to quilt it for you!<br />
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The Calgary Stampede is over for another year . . . but look what I have to remember it by . . . next post "Autumn Celebration"!<br />
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<br />Little House Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438322114329900839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184416936271386872.post-18961672844521256892017-07-18T10:15:00.002-06:002017-07-20T10:38:50.174-06:00Jo Morton applique quiltThis spring, I had the privilege of quilting Linda's applique quilt - it's a pattern my Jo Morton called Prairie Flowers. Linda did such a precise job of both the hand applique (hand applique - yes) and the machine piecing - all those tiny half square triangles were perfect.<br />
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She wanted to keep the primitive feel of the pattern design, so we chose Quilter's Dream 70/30 for the batting. It's quilts up wonderfully, but doesn't have a lot of extra loft. Thread was Superior So Fine - a nice thin thread to keep the quilting "quieter". Each of the applique elements was outlined and then echoed. I stitched in the ditch between each of the blocks for just some added definition. Continuous curves in the HST sashing, and freehand primitive feathers in the border. Those plain blocks were quilted with feather wreathes, tho you can't see much on the front but the design pops out on the back. Hope you enjoy the pictures . . .<br />
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We've been dealing with terrible wild fires in British Columbia (our provincial neighbor to the west) for the past couple of weeks. I hope the head and winds settle down soon - praying for rain for BC. (now how often do you hear that??) <br />
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Enjoy your summer - Happy Quilting until next time from the Little House<br />
<br />Little House Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438322114329900839noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184416936271386872.post-62138856402421999192017-07-06T18:23:00.000-06:002017-07-06T18:23:44.403-06:00Well, hello again!Hi again - my blog kind of got sidetracked over the past year. I have still been quilting, and working, and travelling . . . but the blog sure didn't get updated. But, I'm back, and hope to keep up with my quilting journey from now on.<br />
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Swoon - if you look back to <a href="https://littlehousecreations.blogspot.ca/2013/12/swooning.html"> here</a> , I started my Swoon Quilt - a Thimble Blossoms pattern by Camille Roskelly in 2013. Here's how it looked before quilting . . . <br />
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.... I drew a few designs on it, but as always happened, once I actually started quilting, I changed my mind . . .<br />
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and then I finally got it on Freeda to get it quilted. I used two layers of batting to give the quilting some extra definition - Hobbs 80/20 with Hobbs Tuscany Wool on top. It made it pretty thick, but wow, did it show off the quilting! Superior So Fine Thread<br />
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I moved from the farm this spring to the small town of Carstairs - not really very far away. I've got an awesome studio space that I'll share with you one of these days . . . It's very hot here in Southern Alberta this week - the Stampede starts tomorrow so that means summer is in full swing.<br />
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Until next time - "Yahoo" from the Little House. <br />
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Betty made this wolf quilt for her husband. They were on a trip to Skagway, Alaska and saw this kit in a quilt store there. Her husband loved it - so they bought it and Betty made it for him!<br />
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This is a unique type of piecing - the sashing isn't straight up and down. I stitched in the ditch around all the sashing, put a watery meander around the centre wolf, and tried to follow some of the wolf's fur lines - and that almost made the wolf look real! He appears to be peering right off the quilt!<br />
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I tried a new border treatment using a tutorial by Kathy Schwartz of <a href="http://www.tamarackshack.blogspot.com/">Tamarack Shack Quilting</a>. If you go to her blog (and once you stop drooling over her amazing quilting!!!) check out the tutorials on the left hand side of the main page - look for Curved Echo Border. It wasn't too difficult once I got the hang of it, and I was happy with how it looked on the quilt.<br />
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Joan made this quilt with the pattern and fabric designed by a local quilt designer Joanie Morrow from Olds, Alberta (http://www.patternworkzdesignstudio.com/patterns.html) The pattern is called Circle of Life. I quilted it using three sizes of circle templates - overlapping as I went. Glide Thread; Hobbs 80/20 batting<br />
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This next one is quite a contrast - colorful +++ I mean. Gale made this Hunter Star quilt with beautiful bright batiks. It was a wedding present - so we put Heart Strings panto on it, Glide Thread.<br />
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I think this next one is one of my favorite colour combinations! Alice does a lot of quilting and sewing for people - so her friends gave her these beautiful orange/brown fabrics to let her know how much they appreciate her generosity. This is the quilt Alice made with that fabric. Diamonds are Forever panto; Glide thread; Hobbs 80/20 batting.<br />
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Myrla's quilts are always unique - and this one is no exception. It is made with a selection of Kaffe Fasset fabrics - which are always bright and flowery! But, check out the backing!!! Spiral Rings panto, glide thread; Hobbs 80/20 batting<br />
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So, you'd think I'm caught up now . . . but no . . . there will be at least a part 4!!<br />
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Will be posting soon - from the Little House.<br />
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Rose's "Handkerchief Quilt" - made from a pattern called Love Letters by<a href="http://www.pineapplepresspatterns.com/"> Pineapple Press</a> . Each hankie is folded and pieced to create an envelope. Rose is giving this quilt to her granddaughter - a very, very special treasure! I quilted it with freehand flowers and swirls in the sashings; swirls around each hankie, and cross hatching in the body of the hankie. Rose is going to add antique buttons to hold down the envelope "flap" . . . see the picture at the end!<br />
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Here it is all finished - embellished with antique buttons!<br />
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If that quilt wasn't beautiful enough . . . then I got to quilt Ruth's Dresden quilt - another gift for a granddaughter! I put "ghost"' dresdens in that big border, stitched around each Dresden blade - which really made them "pop" - and then freehand swirls and continuous curves in the rest. This got me hooked on dresdens!<br />
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<span id="goog_1223282639"></span><span id="goog_1223282640"></span>Both these quilts were such fun to quilt - and I know the granddaughters will cherish them.<br />
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Until next time - cheers from the Little House.<br />
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<br />Little House Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438322114329900839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184416936271386872.post-53584989184568914472016-03-02T08:09:00.001-07:002016-03-02T08:09:07.366-07:00.... and here's to 2015! (part one)This may take a few posts - I vow to catch my blog pretty much up to date! The last I posted was quilts from back in September - and here's some more! <br />
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Barb made a couple of quilts before Christmas. The first one was a nice little quilt made from a selection of "seasonal" (aka Christmas) fabrics. Arabesque panto; Glide Thread; Hobbs 80/20 batting<br />
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Barb's wall hanging had a definite outdoors feel - forests, rivers, oceans, mountains! I quilted each square with a different freehand design . . .<br />
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This next quilt is Ann's awesome queen quilt - using a variety of blues and creams! I love it! Glide Thread; Wrought Iron panto.<br />
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Now this is a different quilt, isn't it?? Jean is originally from Britain - and she put together this flag quilt as a gift for a relative. I quilted it with Diamonds are Forever panto; Glide thread; Hobbs 80/20 batting<br />
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Julie made a cute Christmas quilt for her granddaughter - I stitched around those cute little snowmen and the trees - and did a variety of freehand designs over the rest; Glide thread, W&N Batting<br />
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.... and then there's Jill's super cute baby quilts - they were both identical except for the backing. I loaded them both on the frame together and stitched them with a swirl panto design; Glide thread - unfortunately the quilting doesn't show up very well in the pictures because Jill used a thinner batting, but they really were cute!<br />
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.... and lastly, Tamara's quilt - I just love the warmth and old quilt feel of this one. I think Tamara said she made this from a kit from Keepsake Quilting . . . Taro panto; Superior So Fine thread; Hobbs 80/20 batting.<br />
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Next post - two very special custom jobs!<br />
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Thanks for waiting for me - at the Little House!<br />
<br />Little House Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438322114329900839noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184416936271386872.post-42927738072946299562015-12-07T09:29:00.000-07:002016-01-06T10:21:20.859-07:00My Mexican Stars A few years ago, a friend gave me this pattern - called Mexican Stars by Southwind Designs. It took me a while, but I finally got it cut and pieced this summer - it is an easy pattern with a great 3-D effect.<br />
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My next task of course is to get the binding done . . . it is all cut and ready to go . . . maybe by Christmas (!)<br />
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Thanks for stopping by the Little House - next time a few more customer quilts to show off!<br />
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<br />Little House Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438322114329900839noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184416936271386872.post-58234317040383384932015-11-25T14:46:00.001-07:002015-11-25T14:46:15.085-07:00Urban Cabin with some "glam"<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Another custom quilt from this past summer....Brenda made the Urban Cabin pattern by Atkinson designs. Some of the fabrics had a little gold in them - so both Brenda and I thought it needed something to give it some "bling" . . . or "glam" . . . <br />
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I started with just plain circles in the "cabin" rows . . .<br />
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Then overlapped the circles . . . <br />
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Then added feathers and curved cross hatching . . . do you love it so far???<br />
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Next came the vertical sashings . . . a double swirl that kind of looks like hearts . . . <br />
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Brenda was thrilled . . . she said she didn't love the quilt til it was quilted! Thanks, Brenda, that means a lot to me!<br />
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Here's a picture of the backing - I used Hobbs Wool Batting - I'm always happy with how the wool batting shows off the texture of the quilting . . . <br />
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So, that was a bit of September . . . more coming from the Little House!<br />
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First, I audition a few designs using clear plastic laid over the areas to be quilted. I sent a few photos to Marsha with design options ..... she chose these . . . <br />
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We also auditioned a few thread choices . . . I used a variety of Superior So Fine. I like So Fine for more dense quilting - it's a 50 wt polyester thread that looks like cotton. It suited this quilt perfectly.<br />
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So here, I go . . . starting at the top and working my way down to the bottom of the quilt. I stitched as close as possible to the appliqued elements with Invisifil thread. That makes them really stand out on the quilt. Then some echoing and filler .<br />
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or was it???? There were a couple of areas in the quilt that I wasn't sure of - one was the large center squares in the star blocks, the other was the "jelly bean" centre of the appliqued flowers . . . I thought they needed a bit more quilting - and so did Marsha. So, back on Freeda she went!<br />
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Here are a couple of before and after pictures . . . I hope you can see the difference that little extra quitling made.<br />
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I did a lot of SID in this project - I really like the way SID keeps those seams flat, and adds to the total look of the quilt. It's a bit more work, but totally worth it - in my humble opinion :)<br />
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Summer - July - Part 2 . . . am I kidding! How have I managed to become so far behind in my blog posts . . . . I don't know! </div>
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When we are out of town (which seems to be a lot lately) someone has to look after our dog and two cats . . . I made this quilt for Trish to thank her for being such a great pet sitter. Trish lives on our farm, and is a horse lover - actually, she's a lover of all animals. Freehand swirls, Hobbs 80/20 batting, Glide thread.</div>
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Heather made a twister quilt for her mom. I used that back and forth quilting in the background, and those twisters just popped. I think her mom will love it - her mom's also a quilter and as Heather said, "quilters don't often get quilts as gifts" - she's right about that, isn't she! Glide Thread; Hobbs 80/20 batting.<br />
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Barb's quilt is made from a variety of Christmas fabrics. I put Dave Hudson's Snowflake panto on it . . . it's a fairly large scale panto - not sure if I love it, but really like the snowflake shapes.<br />
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Brenda's been at it again - making quilts for her grand kids! This first one is a Super Heroes quilt for her grandson. Bauhaus panto; Glide Thread<br />
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This cute one is for Brenda's granddaughter. Love the large scale print! Daisy Chain panto; Glide thread.<br />
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and then the Dinosaur Quilt- Brenda made this using a panel and adding borders. I think there's plenty of little ones that would love this quilt to snuggle with!! Come Dance With Me panto; Glide Thread; Wool batting. <br />
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sneak peek . . . Whimsical Bloomers . . . <br />
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Lorna is a new customer to me . . . and she's an awesome precise piecer! She made two quilts for twin girls that were very special to her. They were made from the same pattern, but the backings were different . . . chosen with the personality of each of the girls - one pink, one purple!<br />
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Heather made this quilt for herself - it's so her! Modern yet vintage . . . and if I'm not mistaken, it's a Camille Roskelly pattern - Heather loves Camille Roskelley! I used a nice simple panto - it just fit this quilt perfectly - Daisy Chain. Glide Thread; Hobbs 80/20 batting<br />
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Louise made this quilt for her friend - she calls it "Chocolate and Cherries" - I love the colors! Glide Thread; Rosie panto; Hobbs 80/20 batting<br />
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I knew Lourene from my previous working days. I was happy to help her out with these quilts. The first one was made as a retirement gift for her friend, Sue. It was just beautiful - Sue is very lucky!!<br />
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Lourene made another quilt for a very special baby - isn't the fabric in the border the cutest?<br />
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So, that was just a sample of the quilts at the Veranda show - what a great way to celebrate Canada Day! I look forward to it every year :)</div>
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Then, I packed my overnight bag and headed up the QE2 to Edmonton to spend two days at <a href="http://www.sparrowstudioz.com/">Sparrow Studioz</a> with the amazingly talented<a href="http://www.lisahcalle.com/"> Lisa Calle</a>. Here are some pictures of Lisa's quilting . . . small but mighty!</div>
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If you ever get a chance to see Lisa's work - I guarantee you'll be amazed!!!</div>
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So, while I was at Sparrow Studioz, I took a look around at some of the quilting eye candy on the walls . . . </div>
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...... and that's just part one of July . . . it's been a busy summer at the Little House!</div>
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Char designed and pieced this bright quilt for her daughter - it is king sized - a very generous king sized quilt! It has a very modern look so we decided to quilt it using Bauhaus panto; Glide thread; Hobbs 80/20 batting.<br />
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Julie made a quilt for one of her grandchildren . . . really cute little owl quilt! I think Julie designed this one herself as well - Hearts in Bloom panto; Glide thread<br />
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Cheryl's quilt is made with very bright colors - I just love this look! We decided on Dragonfly Pond panto - it's perfect for this quilt. I especially like the little border piecing . . . really nice addition to an already nice piece! <br />
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Barb had me quilt another "First Saturday" quilt from Addies Creative Fabrics. Nice warm feel with these Kansas Troubles fabrics . . . Wisteria panto; Glide thread<br />
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I love the subtle colors in Barb's baby quilt . . . soft and sweet. Aurifil Variegated Cotton Thread; Wisteria Panto<br />
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..... and yet another baby quilt - Karen's Polka Dot Bow Ties . . . simple and sweet! Spiral Rings panto; Glide thread<br />
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There, I feel better now . . . I don't think I've missed anybody! Next post is July . . . and Lisa Calle's classes at Sparrow Studioz - so inspirational!!! <br />
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I am trying to do one "custom" quilt per month (well, actually this summer it's been per 2 weeks!) - so in June, the custom quilt was Bonnie's Double Wedding Ring (last post). <br />
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Jill's baby quilt - such cute fabrics!! This was quilted using freehand 3s and es - a simple pattern but so practical on a baby quilt that's going to be washed, dragged around and cuddled in. Glide Thread<br />
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My customer, Alice, was busy again! She put together this gorgeous mix of pastel batiks in a quilt for her granddaughter. Dragonfly pond panto; glide thread; Hobbs 80/20 batting<br />
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and another Grandma hard at work - this is Julie's Dr. Seuss quilt that she made for her grandson. I love the polka dot fabric she used for the sashing! This was quilted using a variety of freehand designs - I just 'winged' it and quilted each block differently and bubble sand swirls in the sashings. I never get tired of Dr. Seuss!! <br />
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Gale's quilt is for a wedding gift - lucky couple! I quilted one just like it for her a couple of years ago - you can see that one here. The appliqued flowers look great on the black and white background. I stitched around each of the appliques, and then freehand swirls in the rest. <br />
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Louise's also made a quilt as a wedding gift - this one is made from a the Downton Abbey Collection of fabrics - such great colors!!! Glide Thread; Antique Lace panto; Hobbs 80/20 batting.<br />
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Quilters are very generous . . . . another grandson quilt - this time made by Jean. It's a monster truck panel, so we went with the Bauhaus panto - great choice as it kind of looks like roadways. Glide thread; Hobbs 80/20 batting.<br />
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..... and last, but not least, another one of Jean's quilts - this time for her granddaughter. It's a fairy princess type fabric - simple design using a 16 patch block - really cute! Dragonfly Pond panto, Glide Thread; Hobbs 80/20 batting.<br />
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Well, that pretty much takes care of the month of June . . . July's up next! Happy Quilting from the Little House<br />
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Bonnie had always wanted to make a double wedding ring quilt - but not the traditional pieced way - she found a pattern that appliqued the rings onto plain blocks. WOW - it turned out beautiful! <br />
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Here we go - start at the top and work my way down the quilt. I stitched around each one of those rings to make them stand out more on the fabric . . . . <br />
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So, there it is . . . another custom job off to it's rightful owner. I've got a few more custom jobs coming up . . . Happy Quilting from the Little House.Little House Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438322114329900839noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184416936271386872.post-68118919812914200412015-06-27T19:12:00.001-06:002015-06-30T07:05:08.747-06:00Custom Quilting . . . .I've had a few custom quilting jobs on Freeda over the past couple of months. I love custom quilting, but have to admit, it's stressful and takes a lot of time . . . but the results are worth it - in my humble opinion!<br />
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Heather made this quilt top in reds, whites, and beige colors - just so awesome. She did a wonderful job of piecing! When we talked about what she wanted, Heather was very clear that she wanted it peaceful - and didn't want the quilting to overtake the piecing, but rather work with the piecing. She chose the stencil design for the plain blocks, and I quilted each of the pieced blocks differently - but remained simple. I "ditched" around each block, and added an extra 1/4" border in each of the plain blocks . . . I love how it turned out! . . . and so did Heather - I think between the two of us we captured what she wanted for her quilt. Here's a bit of a photo journey of the process . . . <br />
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just starting out - stitching around each block in the "red" .... see how the SID makes the block stand out?<br />
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See why I love custom quilting??? Lots more coming . . . from the Little House . . . Little House Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438322114329900839noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184416936271386872.post-33304489017385920092015-05-06T13:53:00.000-06:002015-05-06T17:20:21.769-06:00Happy Palliative Care Week!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
This first week in May is dedicated to all the wonderful, intelligent, and caring individuals who dedicate their time to help ease the suffering for those patients and their families at the end-of-life. They are an amazing group of people! Each year, the Palliative and Hospice Care Service in Calgary hosts a Palliative Care Conference for health care professionals and volunteers - The Mary O'Connor Conference - to learn more about Mary, click <a href="http://www.cvent.com/events/15th-annual-mary-o-connor-palliative-and-hospice-care-conference/custom-21-6cb82abfeadb4a45a68a43cf7908bc78.aspx">here</a>. and, each year, I donate a quilt for raffle at the conference - it's a fundraiser, but also, I think a nice "take away" for the holder of the winning ticket! This year, the quilt was an Elisa's Backporch Designs - Afternoon Delight . . . assorted Hoffman Batiks, Hobbs 80/20 batting, Bauhaus panto . . . </div>
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I've had a few other quilts on Freeda this month . . . Rose made a Cowboy Quilt - also going for a fundraiser. I love the Spirit of the West feel of the fabrics. Hobbs 80/20 batting; Stars and Loops panto<br />
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Rose also had a "First Saturday" quilt - I've done a few of these for different people. Rose is taking this quilt to Germany as a hostess gift - how special is that! Hobbs 80/20 batting; Dancing Daisies panto; Glide thread - Nickel<br />
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and finally for this post, is Tricia's gorgeous teal/aqua quilt for her granddaughter. Last year, I quilted another one for Tricia - for her grandson (<a href="http://littlehousecreations.blogspot.ca/2014_03_01_archive.html">here</a>) - they are twins and will both be receiving their quilts on their next birthday. We decided on the Dragonfly Pond panto with a nice Teal thread - it fits this quilt perfectly - lots of Granny love going on here!<br />
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Until then - cheers to all the wonderful people involved with Palliative and Hospice care . . . you're truly some of the best - from the Little House.Little House Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438322114329900839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184416936271386872.post-12752998859151850862015-04-28T21:12:00.000-06:002015-04-29T11:50:07.914-06:00..... and now on to 2015It seems I had a few quilt tops waiting for me to get back to work! <br />
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One of my first finished quilts was Myrla's beautiful Joannie Morrow quilt called Wisteria Medallion. The fabric and piecing is very "busy" - so I quilted it with a simple modern panto - Bauhaus. I think it worked!<br />
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Another amazing part of this quilt was the backing - old flour sacks - the quilting shows up well in the backing - Myrla does great work and it's a pleasure to quilt for her.<br />
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I've quilted a few quilts for Karen - here's a couple more. Karen used a plush backing - I love the way the quilting stands out on the backing! Karen's first quilt was a 25 patch - Glide thread; Diamonds are Forever panto<br />
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Karen's other quilt is a bright colored chain type quilt. I pulled out the Dragonfly Pond panto - and perfect match! <br />
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I've been thinking of making it again - Diamonds in the Forest, Diamonds in the Snow, Diamonds in the Fall, Diamonds in the Flower Garden . . . the possibilities are endless - and I do have fabric that would be perfect!<br />
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More coming soon, from the Little House . . . Little House Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438322114329900839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184416936271386872.post-4527002978313764252015-04-26T14:51:00.007-06:002015-04-29T08:22:05.074-06:00 . . . more from 2014I'll finish up with the 2014 quilts . . . just a few more to show you.<br />
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Do you remember when I started making a "String" quilt? It's starts out with quite a mess. . . . <br />
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Here it is finished - Hobbs 80/20 batting, Glide Thread; Freehand swirls, leaves and flowers.<br />
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Barb designed and pieced this quilt as a gift - she did an amazing job - don't you think?<br />
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Panto: Tulip Festival; Wonderfil Konfetti Thread; Warm and Natural Batting<br />
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.... and last but not least for 2014, is a quilt that I made a couple of years ago, but just got it on Freeda this fall so I could take it with me to Mexico - it is the perfect size for the truck camper. Pattern is Sunflower Serenade made with Timeless Treasures fabrics; Glide thread; Hobbs 80/20 batting<br />
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That's it for 2014! Next post will be new quilts completed this spring . . . here's a sneak peek . . <br />
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Until next, Happy 2015 from the Little House!Little House Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438322114329900839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184416936271386872.post-36699443850184628082015-04-25T21:16:00.000-06:002015-04-25T21:16:29.123-06:00Let's get this party started . . . !!!<table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto; text-align: center;"><tbody>
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Well, that's a catchy little title - but I really just used it to get your attention - after all, it's been over 6 months since I last posted! Shame on me . . . but I was away from quilting until the beginning of April, and since then have just been go, go, go!<br />
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The name of this post should really be "All in the Family" or maybe "Better Late than Never" - because I'm finally going to show you the quilts I finished up in November (yes, November 2014) before leaving for my little winter paradise spot.<br />
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All of these quilters are in the same family - sisters in law, mothers, mothers in law, cousins, aunts . . I'm so fortunate to have met Heather, who introduced me to her quilting family!<br />
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Heather gave me a couple of quilt tops. She always knows how she wants them quilted - and I'm happy to do what I can. I'm pretty sure they are both Camille Roskelley patterns. <br />
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The first one was quilted freehand with a kind of figure 8 pattern. Glide Thread; Hobbs 80/20 batting.<br />
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This next one was for Heather's daughter. Originally, we chose Double Bubble panto with a teal colored thread. I wasn't loving how it was looking so I sent Heather this picture - she wasn't loving it either - LOL! <br />
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It just so happened that the day before a package came in the mail for me which included "Dragonfly Pond" - perfect!!! Here's the finished product - Glide thread; Hobbs 80/20 batting<br />
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Becky is Heather's sister-in-law - and she made another Camille Roskelley pattern. Becky asked me weeks before if I could get Retro Revolution panto (Urban Elementz) - perfect choice, Becky! See how it matches the fabric on the backing?<br />
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Kelly is also Heather's sister-in-law. She made a humungous Swoon quilt (yes, Camille Roskelley again) - in more traditional fabrics. She chose the Baptist Fan panto . . . another perfect choice!<br />
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Jean is Heather's mom. Her kids gave her the fabric and pattern for this log cabin quilt - and she did a beautiful job of piecing it. It is another rather large quilt! Wildflowers panto; Glide thread; Hobbs 80/30 batting.<br />
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Beth is Becky's mom (hope you're keeping track of the family tree). Her lap quilt was a flannel sampler - so nice and cozy. Glide Thread; Starburst panto<br />
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Helga is Heather's cousin - so I guess Jean's niece. Her quilt is a Christmas quilt - it turned out very festive! Hollyberries panto, Glide thread; Hobbs 80/20 batting<br />
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Audrey is Heather's aunt, Helga's mother and Jean's sister - I did quilt for her back in the summer, but forgot to post pictures (sorry :( ) - I can't find the pictures of it - but I remember the quilt - it was made from is lovely rich autumn colors - I believe it was for a wedding present. Panto: Come Dance with Me; Glide thread; Hobbs 80/20 batting. - If I find the picture, I'll post it later.<br />
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So, did you keep that all straight?? I've got a few more quilts to show you from November, but they are not from the "family", so I'll post separately - then I'll be caught up and be able to show you some of the exciting quilting I've been doing in April.<br />
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Until next time, catching up in the Little House!Little House Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438322114329900839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184416936271386872.post-74796005355393575522014-11-09T12:28:00.003-07:002015-04-29T08:18:35.679-06:00Quilts that came in two by two . . . <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The first one is a repeat customer, Gail. She made this awesome quilt using a pattern and fabric from a local designer - <a href="http://www.patternworkzdesignstudio.com/">Patternworkz Design Studio</a> in Olds, Alberta. The quilting is very simple - and just perfect for this quilt. I stitched in the ditch around all the blocks, then quilted random diagonal lines in the interior of the blocks - following the lines in the fabric design. The borders were quilted using diagonal lines - again, following the design in the fabric. Very simple - but VERY effective!<br />
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Gail's second quilt was made with an oriental fabric - with just the right amount of gold accents. Again, simple quilting with a great effect. <br />
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The next two quilts are from a new customer, Betty. This rust/orange quilt was a Block of the Month from a local quilt shop, Along Came Quilting - this is the third one I've quilted over the past few years! Falling Leaves panto, Glide thread.<br />
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Betty's beautiful Gold and Black quilt - with just a splash or red! I love it! Pretty Paisley panto, Glide thread.<br />
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I have all my customer quilts completed - and will be posting pictures once I've delivered them all to their rightful owners.....then it's time to head south . . . this is what today looked like in Water Valley. The deep freeze is on its way - supposed to be -27C by Tuesday . . . !!!</div>
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We should be back in March, but, you never know - if the space is too tight, I might be back in January! The plan is to enjoy the winter months in Mexico - we just love Mexico - so, the countdown is definitely on. Little House Creations will be closed from Nov 15th to April 1st, 2015. I have 10 customer quilts to complete BEFORE November 15th . . better get at it! You know, I don't seem to have time to quilt my own quilts . . . what's up with that!<br />
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Today I delivered (yes, I deliver) three quilts.<br />
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The first one is Rose's Dragonfly quilt - it is soooo cute! Rose is an excellent applique/piecer! I made a template from her appliqued dragonflies - quilted that in the white blocks, echoed all the dragonflies and filled in the blocks with 3s and Es. Hobbs 80/20 batting; Glide Thread<br />
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Barb's quilts are just so great to work with. This first one is a simple quilt made with srtips of Zoo like juvenile fabric. Glide Thread - Buttercup; Animal Crackers panto... again, the quilting really doesn't show in these pictures, but the quilts are just so great!<br />
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Barb's other quilt is just so up my alley! It was a Block-of-the-Month that Barb had hanging around for quite a long time! I just love these colors and star block combinations! Pansies pantograph; glide thread . . . <br />
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When I was quilting this, I thought what a wonderful challenge it would be to custom quilt it . . . but you know, Barb is just so happy with the quilting choice. It's all about what the customer wants . . . and I think this quilt turned out fabulous!<br />
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I'll be posting more as I get them back to their owners . . . deadlines, deadlines - from the Little House!Little House Creationshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18438322114329900839noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-184416936271386872.post-6692405953059037512014-10-31T09:03:00.000-06:002014-10-31T09:03:14.626-06:00The purple streak continues . . . Last post I was mentioning the abundance of purple . . . and it continues. A few weeks ago we had the most stunning sun rise . . . pinks and purples!<br />
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Marlene has been a quilting maniac over the summer! I think she's on a mission to diminish her fabric stash (haha - we all know that that <strong><u>never</u></strong> happens!) - here are three of her projects from over the summer.<br />
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Colourful Stars Quilt - Hearts in Bloom panto; Glide thread; Hobbs Heirloom Wool batting<br />
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I am excited about making "string quilts" from my bins of leftovers! Here's a photo of my first one - it has a very autumn feel about it, doesn't it. <br />
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These last two pictures are an example of how beautiful the tamarack(larch) trees are when the needles are turning colour in the fall . . . taken at Kimberley, BC in October, 2014.<br />
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Happy Halloween from the Little House!<br />
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