Then I made up the June basket block for the sampler. I like this block a lot for piecing and am looking forward to doing a whole quilt out of it.
And finally, here's the result of my Machine Reverse Appliqué workshop with Nadine Kirk. I sketched out a simple 5 piece butterfly to try the techniques out on, rather than the 20+ pieces per panel in the beautiful, but too much for me original (Botanical Tulips). I not only finished the appliqué in the workshop, but also did all the sashiko-style quilting by the next morning. Next comes beading and/or hot fix crystals and an embellished binding.
If you ever get the chance to take a class from Nadine Kirk, I along with the rest of my guild members who attended wholeheartedly recommend it. This is a versatile technique you will definitely see me use again. Her trunk show at our guild meeting the next day was very inspiring as well. If you're going to Long Beach this summer be sure to look for her quilt in the Surf's Up exhibit.happy quilting! ^_^
I'd love to see what you quilted in May! Just leave me a link in the comments for this post.
6 comments:
My quilting has slacked off while I've been sewing garments for myself and my SIL. This is lovely, and a technique I'd love to try. So striking!
I have been working on my Baby Jane. So glad to see you post. I was concerned.
Thanks! I feel like I've fallen off the blogging planet, I'm so far behind in posting all the fun stuff I've been doing and in visiting other people's blogs as well. I've been taking photos to eventually share though.
There won't be many posts until the summer is over. I'm working on a book and have deadlines to meet and all that. I'll at least do the monthly Quilt Every Day post, maybe a bit more, maybe not. But I'm still here and doing fine. ^_^
Your blocks look great, and it sounds like you really enjoyed your class.
I love the butterfly its really pretty
Wonderful basket, Laura. A whole quilt of that block would be delightful. I too am glad to hear from you again.
I love your basket block. The colors remind me of little girl's room.
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