Wednesday 29 May 2019

WOW: Double Trouble Or Twice The Pleasure??

WOW = WIPs On Wednesdays
It's really only now dawning on me what an epic challenge I have undertaken for myself in deciding on two colorways. One would have been enough, but that simply didn't satisfy my need to see this quilt made up, so as usual I went in for double duty!

What was I thinking taking on a double dose of this beautiful quilt?! Sometimes I wonder!

Here are my two projects, side by side as of last night. 

Yes, I'm busy.. really busy.. and I can't wait to progress even further.. 

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Tuesday 28 May 2019

HOYH: More Bows and Berries

I'm making steady progress on my berries and bows. Although I like to buy all my fabrics ahead of time when I've settled on a project,  this is one quilt I simply can't confine to a single palette. This used to drive me crazy. I hate going over (and over!) fabric decisions once I've made a start on any quilt, but Hold Onto Your Heart has it's own ideas and I can only take directions. 

At least once a week I go out and browse local fabric shops looking for an elusive shade of green or blue or pink to match this or that. I've noticed that fabric ranges are coming and going much too quickly for my own artistic pace - I like to do things a little slower and enjoy a range a little longer than seems to be popular. 
I'm currently setting aside the best daylight hours for a few days each week to make this beautiful quilt happen and can't wait to show you what's next..

 'Hold Onto Your Heart' is a paid BOM 
It's a breathtaking quilt full of meaningful symbols and beauty. The floral border is a triumph which offers an additional  pieced option - making it versatile for all skill levels. Perfect for lovers and enthusiasts of applique. 

You can start this BOM today! 
Be sure to visit my Online Quilt Group on Facebook where progress images are being shown all the time. It's a massive inspiration and I warn you, it's addictive!

Monday 27 May 2019

Hearts Desire by Bunny of Canada

Hearts Desire by Bunny of Canada
Bunny has a wonderful eye for using blues and her Hearts Desire is a masterpiece. It has a permanent place in my heart because when I was making my own fabric choices for this quilt, I was torn between two schemes and a blue quilt option was strongly on my mind when I made my own selection. 

In many ways, I see this beauty as what mine would have been if I had selected a blue pallette. Well, it's what I hope my blues would have looked like! The truth is, Bunny has a special way with blues which she's showcased over and over again.  Knowing my fabric indecision I think my blues would have moved into a more diverse teal and green scheme. 

But back to Bunny's beauty here: I love how she's balanced her blues perfectly with the orange and yellows, the whole quilt sings to me and I just love every bit of it. 

Thank you for always being an inspiration Bunny, you know I love all your quilts - they're a constant inspiration and motivation - two things I'm always seeking and striving for.

'Hearts Desire'
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Sunday 26 May 2019

Pomegranate by Bunny

Pomegranate by Bunny of Canada
You've probably only seen this wall hanging quilt made up in reds as that seems to be the most popular colour, so prepare to be surprised by this blue beauty! Bunny has a special affinity for blues which always leaves me inspired and this stunner is no exception.

Thank you so much for sending through this image of your quilt Bunny; I know these projects are out there and I wish I'd started the Open Gallery years ago so everyone could enjoy each others work so much sooner. 

I love every blue inch of it!

'Pomegranate' 
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Thanks to Bunny for sharing her quilt with us all to take inspiration from. If you'd like to see more finished quilts made from any of my patterns, visit my Open Gallery. It's a place for all quilters who make any of my quilts to show off their creations in a central online gallery. It's new and I hope you'll join us by adding your own quilt there. Submitting your quilt pics is easily done via an upload screen directly on my website. Click here now if you'd like to submit your own quilt.

Saturday 25 May 2019

Mini Easter Blessings by Bunny

Mini Easter Blessings by Bunny of Canada
This sweet mini quilt was an Easter project from a few years ago. Once day I'll include it as part of a seasonal project set but it isn't available as a pattern right now - mostly because I haven't completed mine. That's right; although I have many grand plans and schemes, most of them haven't eventuated yet because of my epic WIP pile! Once I get all my Easter Projects made and photographed, I'll release them, but for now I browse the beauties other people have managed to complete - like my dear friend Bunny. 

I can always rely on Bunny when i want to see my 'back catalog' because she's done just about everything I've put out - which is more impressive than what I can boast for myself!

And this little sweetie is just too cute not to share. Honestly, who doesn't love tulips, birds and foliage? And let's not forget the jumping bunny behind the eggs.

I love it Bunny, but then again, I love everything you do.. 

Friday 24 May 2019

Spring Reflection by Tena Davis

Easter Blessings by Tena Davis of Sarasota, FL, USA 

Tena decided to call her Easter Blessings Wall Hanging 'Spring Reflection', here's what she has to say about her quilt: “Spring Reflection” won an Honorable Mention in Appliqué at my quilt guild show this past March 2019. Machine appliqués and domestic machine quilted. Thank you for the beautiful pattern! 

If you look closely, you can see the wonderful quilting on this piece that silhouettes the bouquet with added tulips, I love this effect! Tena you have done an outstanding job on the quilting! 

From the the lush green fabric in the frame to the handsome black and white bunny with those irresistible pink ears, this is a gorgeous wall hanging. And those tulips - the colour graduations are stunning. I love everything about this wall hanging!

I know you're going to get so much enjoyment from this quilt and I'm so grateful that you sent through pics of your beautiful quilt and it's show success too!

'Easter Blessings' 
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Thanks to Tena Davis  for sharing her finished quilt with us all to take inspiration from. If you'd like to see more finished quilts made from any of my patterns, visit my Open Gallery. It's a place for all quilters who make any of my quilts to show off their creations in a central online gallery. It's new and I hope you'll join us by adding your own quilt there. Submitting your quilt pics is easily done via an upload screen directly on my website. Click here now if you'd like to submit your own quilt.

Wednesday 22 May 2019

WOW: Working on my Diamond Clusters

 WOW = WIPs On Wednesdays 
Like usual, I'm working on my Hold Onto Your Heart quilt out of turn. Although I've completed Part 5 now, today I'm returning to Part 4 which is the Diamond Clusters. I really love these shapes but I'm unsure about what fabrics to put on the sides, so I'm playing around will try to get these completed today.
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