Fused Art Quilt

It’s the new year, so why not challenge myself to something I’ve never done before?

We were set a challenge at the local quilt group I attend, taking inspiration from a photograph or picture chosen by another member we had to create a quilt top, A4 size, to pass onto the next person, who then takes inspiration from only the quilt top previous in line, creating a ‘Chinese whisper’ effect when they create their own piece.  Each member submitted their own picture, none of which we see apart from the one given to us at the start of this challenge.  It’s going to be fun seeing how the theme developed at the end of six months.  Looking for tips from Melody Johnson and her fibremania blog, this quilt top was totally constructed by fusing fabric, I added the stitching today.  The process was exciting and something I will definitely try again.

Happy new year.

If you are looking for more inspiration head over to Nina’s Off The Wall Friday where I will be linking this post:)

Dianna

Floating Mask

It’s a mini, 14″ square, all appliquéd free motion quilted with some of the hand dyed fabric I made last year.

Finished yesterday as a new year’s present.

I like the idea of mini’s this year.  Quick and to do with lessons learned.

Hope you are all enjoying the first week in the new year.

Dianna

Linking with Nina-Marie Creations… quilts,art… whatever

Don’t be Duped

Image courtesy of Amazon.co.uk

I was lucky to receive a copy of this by my mum in the post today.  She pre-ordered it because she thought it was different to the title below.

Image courtesy of Amazon.co.uk

Just two different publishers…

Full review of this book can be seen here, when I borrowed a copy from the library and a review which tells the tale here.

Enjoy your week.

Dianna

September Makes – Linking with Lily’s Quilts

Months do have a habit of disappearing so quick – September was month of celebrating small projects for me –

Some Mo’ Blocks for Danielle.

  

  

A few Oilcloth Bags

    

An Oilcloth Tennis Racquet Cover

And a bit of appliqué practice 

Linking with Lily’s Quilts Fresh Sewing Day

Thanks for stopping by,

Dianna

Appliqué Lesson No.1

To take my mind off my little one starting nursery tomorrow, I think I’m more nervous than she is, I tried a little appliqué project my mum sent me over here.

I’ve said before, I find this trickier than it first appears.  I followed the clear instructions….

and tried the triangles and square shapes.

Questions to be answered:

What is the best size stitch length and width for satin stitching, excluding the tapering at corners?

What foot does one recommend for this type if stitching.  I found it hard to see the corners with the foot I used.

Would you recommend a walking foot?

Next lesson will cover curves and corners – till then, enjoy your week.

Dianna

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Parcel Delivery and a Little Project on Applique

I have a lovely mum, she has been quilting for a long time and her work is beautiful!  We have more than one of her pieces hanging in our flat, but this is my favourite.

Her work is fine, thoughtful and of true inspiration to me.

In most of my mum’s work she uses appliqué and she sent me this little parcel packed with lots of gorgeous fabric bundles, a basting tool and some appliqué pieces with instruction for me to try.

Can’t wait to get stuck into this parcel of fun – thanks mum!

Appliqué Outside The Lines – some books for the library?

Applique outside the lines with piece o’cake designs

Photo: courtesy Amazon.co.uk

Photo courtesy Amazon.co.uk

London Modern Quilt Guild Meeting

Foundation Paper Piecing – For The Love of Solids Swap (Photo credit: Sarah @ pingsandneedles)

I absolutely love going to these meetings, it’s such fun!  There was lots to talk about and so many fantastic projects to see.    It fascinates me to see how differently we all interpret the challenges each month.  There’s always so much to learn, a month ago I had no idea what foundation piecing was, now I do – I think.  Nor did I have any idea what turn and sew appliqué was, Charlotte I’m gonna need some help!  There is so much to learn – love it!

Some exciting news, next meeting will be in Liberty London where they will present their new quilt line of fabrics – can’t wait.  And this month’s challenge includes a piece with a of choice in English Paper Piecing or Foundation Piecing.  I think I might have a go at the foundation piecing, I love the precise finish you can get.

Thanks to all the LGMQ members for sharing all their lovely things:)

I’ll be speaking soon.

Dianna

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‘What London Means to Me’ Quilt Challenge

I finished me Modern Quilt Guild challenge – ‘ what London means to me’.  It was good to practise an appliqué piece, I realised that it’s more difficult than I thought.

 

Today, with scraps of Oakshott, I started a small quilt for my daughter, we had fun cutting, ironing and sewing these pieces together, together:)

Hope you are enjoying your week.

Dianna

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What London Means to Me – Modern Quilt Guild Challenge

The summer holidays are upon us so I’m trying to squeeze in a bit of sewing on these lazy mornings.

I’ve started my quilt challenge – this piece is going to be mostly appliqué work – Iv’e taken inspiration from this greetings card.

This is what I’ve come up with so far…

We are all enjoying a bit of glorious sunshine at the moment –

Thanks for stopping by,

Dianna

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