Medallion Quilt Top Done!

With classes all done I finally was able to get working on the Marcelle Medallion Quilt again.

For those of you who don't know about this awesome quilt it is from Liberty Love

A book by Alexia Marcelle Abegg.

It's a great book with 25 must do sewing projects including quilts, clothing, and bags.

There are even a few projects for the hubby and Fido too!

At first I thought I would do each boarder in a different fabric collection/color.
But, I just fell in love with the way Shelburne Falls, Pearl Bracelet, and Architextures
worked together.
So why quit a good thing?
 I just kept going with it and used up all my stash of that great
 crosshatch from architextures :(

I thought that the cross block border would be my least favorite out of the whole quilt.  

Turns out it was my favorite!

Of coarse as soon as I laid it out Sophie had to come test it out.

As I was attaching the last boarder it dawned on me that now I have to figure out how to quilt it.

oh no!  What to do?

 

Overall I really loved piecing this quilt.  I was shocked how forgiving the piecing was.  There is more than one seam that didn't quit match up and even a pearl bracelet piece or two that is even sewn in wrong side up. shhhh...don't tell anybody.

While I'm trying to figure out how I want to quilt this thing I'm preparing for the local monthly craft show in town.  I'm trying to figure out what I would like to make for it.  I have a few quilts that I will sell but I need more than just a few quilts.

I made a few bags like these...

Have you ever sold at an art market? 

What types of items sold the best for you? Or what have you bought that was a must have ?

I would really appreciate any input!!!

Shelburne Falls by Denyse Schmidt

I was so amped when i found out that Denyse Schmidt was going to be the keynote speaker at QuiltCon.  I was lucky enough to get to attend in person.  Learning about how she got started in the quilting industry and her art background was really interesting. If you would like to see her presentation you can watch it for free on Craftsy.  One of the things she talked about was how she named her fabric collections after towns in the area that she grew up.  Her latest is Shelburne Falls.

Pussy Willow Colorway

Lilac Colorway

Maple Colorway

I love the bold colors, geometric prints, and of coarse the plaids!!!  I have a few fabric bundles of this collection listed in my Etsy shop.  Scoop up a bundle or two before they're gone.

Chicopee Chevron Quilt

This quilt has taken me some time to do.  I started it at the beginning of the Fall semester.  I had most of it pieced when I decided to make it larger.  I had to order more fabric and that took sometime to get in.  Then I didn't like how I laid it out originally and wanted the chevron pattern to match up more fluidly.  I can't tell you how long I stared at a halfway pieced quilt on my design board before I decided to just stop thinking about it and sew.  I would figure it out through trial and error.  Luckily it panned out without much trouble but then the finished quilt top stayed pinned to the wall until this past week and I finally started on the back.

Remembering I changed the size and never ordered more backing fabric, I had to come up with a solution for the back and just used the fabric I had on hand.  The end result is kind of neat I think.  I had to put my math skills to the test and don't tell anybody but it wasn't exactly as I had drawn out.  None the less I like it!

My first instinct was to quilt by outlining all of the seams making the chevrons pop.  But to be honest I didn't want to make all those turns and struggle with the quilt.  I also didn't want to take the chance on getting my backing off center.  So I decided on wavy lines.  I thought it would be a great contrast to the seams and soften the quilt a bit.

I'm so pleased with this quilt!!!

the fabrics are lovely,

the Essex yarn dyed linen is yummy,

and I think this quilt will make someone very happy for a long time to come.

Will it be You?

As much as I hate to let this one go I must!

It's listed in my shop here.

Sunday Inspiration

Today the sun is out and it's a beautiful autumn morning.  A happy sight since the last couple of days have been overcast and muggy.  To make the morning even more fabulous was getting to cut into my recent fabric arrivals, Chicopee and yarn dyed Essex Linen.  I have been coveting this collection since it first came out but wouldn't take the plunge for the whole collection.  Finally, after seeing a price I couldn't refuse and knowing it soon would be extremely hard to find I bought a fat quarter bundle from The Intrepid Thread.  I selected a few of the prints and matched them with the yarn dyed Essex linen in black.

All of the prints are delicious but I wanted to stick to just one colorway for the quilt that I am envisioning.  However, I may throw in a couple of the brighter prints before it's all said and done.

As I am cutting and piecing, each fabric I touch becomes my new favorite!  I can't believe I waited so long to get my hands on these fabrics.  I've also never  worked with a dark neutral like black in a quilt before and thought the black linen would be a good first try.  It's dark but the variation in the thread colors softens it a bit and of course it's a dream to sew.

I can't wait to finish this quilt, it may just end up being my favorite as of yet! I hope you find what inspires you too on this beautiful Sunday!

Completely Biased Quilt

Introducing my first quilt tutorial!!!

It's called completely biased and I'm so thrilled it's finally done.  Well the quilt has been done for a while it was the tutorial that took the longest. 

I really enjoyed making these blocks with the Aunt Edna fabrics.  I'm so glad I snatched some of this fabric up when I did and at such a good price

The link for the tutorial is at the bottom of the post.

This is a super easy quilt to make and I do hope you like it.  For the quilt tutorial just clink on the link below

Completley Biased Quilt Pattern

It will open up a PDF for easy printing!!

And please leave a comment on what you think about my quilt.

ENJOY!

 

It's a Stasher

I don't know if you have seen or heard about Aunt Edna by Denyse Schmidtbut it's a stasher for sure. I've just started to see it around on the web and loved the colors.  I doubt I ever would have noticed it in the local Joann's because I never walk down the quilting fabric aisles, ever!  I typically buy all of my quilting fabric on Etsy or at my local quilt shops.  I only go to big box stores for basic supplies and always with a coupon in hand and besides the quality of their fabric just isn't there... until I met Aunt Edna.

I'm glad the images of this fabric collection was compelling enough to make me go and check it out for myself.  It's been awhile since I've even been in a Joann's but since it was coupon commotion week I decided to make the drive.  I was delighted that the fabric quality was there and overjoyed that I had enough coupons to buy a bit of each print.  I doubt I would have indulged myself without the coupons because these prints come at a price, $12.99 a yard {ouch!}

I also was able to pick up a few supplies too.  A little Gutermann thread here and a little batting there and I'm ready to go.  Couldn't wait to get back home and start making something.  I had a couple of different projects in mind and was changing my mind every few minutes.  Then I just went totally out on my own and decided to come up with my own quilt design.  Here is a peek at what I'm working on.

If it turns out alright I'll post a tutorial.  Hopefully it will be my first quilt tutorial that will be followed by many more!

until then,

~alician