Hawaiian Applique, Part 4

This is one of 9 or 12 blocks that I will make into a quilt. It's another project that has no clear end in sight. This is the fourth block I've finished. Roughly 10" x 10" applique...all done by hand.

Harriet (quilt)

This quilt is called "Harriet" because I am using tips and suggestions from Harriet Hargrave's "Heirloom Machine Quilting." I started reading the book a couple of weeks ago and today picked it up again. I used spray starch as I attached the borders...wonderful--no stretching!

66" x 66"

The fabric comes from 2 charm packs of "Fresh Air" and assorted colors from a solid/marble line called "Sahara."

Dear Jane Update

I just found some Dear Jane blocks I made last year. So, I get my update my count to 81 of 169 squares! Here's what I have so far...in a layout that will change often.

Practice Quilt--Finished

Given that life was a bit bumpy today, I'm especially proud to have finished putting on the binding. I hate bindings. But, steady stitching was better than the other alternatives. Technically, I'm not done because I need to add a tag...that's definitely a March project.

Pics from Prior Post

Elfie (on top), George (below).

"Imperfection" (Practice Quilt--Free-motion machine quilting) Front

Close-up of back.

Practice Quilt and New Bedfellows

I'm a real quilter...I have cats, now! Lovely. George and Elfie are settling in, and I am cutting out fabric to make the binding on the quilt.

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Tina Turner's New Face

I turned off the t.v. after watching Beyonce and Tina sing together at the Grammy's. Beyonce looks like a blonde Barbie Doll, and Tina Turner has destroyed her natural beauty and now has T.V. host bubble cheeks. Very distracting.

The top picture shows some truly inspiring machine quilting I saw at today's show. The bottom shows a block from a quilt made by different women in Africa. I was inspired and resumed working on a "practice" quilt--should be done soon!

The 10-Footer

Shawl-scarf-blanket. I'm only 5'2". It's 1/3 longer than it's supposed to be and nearly double the pattern's suggested width.

I plan to barter with the owner of the yarn shop--she's plenty tall.

The pattern is called "Bird's Nest" from the book Folk Shawls.