Showing posts with label museum medallion. Show all posts
Showing posts with label museum medallion. Show all posts

Sunday, November 16, 2014

"Martha's Medallion"- a finish!

I am pretty chuffed to have this one finished....

it was over two years in the making!


It is Judy Newman's "Museum Medallion" pattern,

with the main fabrics- the pink and yellow borders,

purchased from Amitie!


The rest of the fabrics came from my stash/scraps,

with some special additions from blogging friends,

around the world!


Apart from the long straight seams, 

it was entirely hand pieced....


And hand quilted with some Finca 

and some Aurifil thread!


The backing is one of those extra wide fabrics, 

because this quilt is a monster at 90" square!


The backing is rather plain but that meant there 

were 

no joined seams to cope with!

So a pretty label was a fun way 

to add a bit of interest...


Why "Martha's Medallion", I hear you ask?

My sister lives at Mt Martha, 

and many happy hours were spent stitching this 

while visiting her!


I would have liked some better outside photos,

but there was a distinct lack of quilt holders 

available!


Looks like it's time to start planning my next hand 

piecing project!

Any suggestions?

Happy sewing!

SUZ

Wednesday, October 8, 2014

WIPs Wednesday- October edition

Despite all good intentions, my holiday sewing plans 

were curtailed by three days in bed!

So nothing much new to show....


except some shopping and planning 

Thanks Suz for your fabric contributions!
some more hexies-


some hand quilting-


and one new block!

This block is one real scrap buster!

Scraptastic Tuesday on a Wednesday!

I think I need to make some more....

Happy sewing!

SUZ

Monday, September 29, 2014

Around the World Blog Hop!

My best blogging friend Mary 
@ Molly Flanders Makerie twisted my arm 
to participate in the "Around the World" Blog Hop! 
(Apologies to my other friends who asked me- the school holidays has freed up my time)
Here are the questions I have been charged with answering: 
1) What I am working on?
1.    My Museum Medallion hand pieced/hand quilted monster! 



2.    EPP Hexies- this one I come back to when I have more colours in my stash.




3.    A series of Polaroid calendars, with just two months to go.....




4.    Shelburne Tartan Quilt which still needs quilting.....




5.    And numerous other 'secret' projects!



2) How does my work differ from others its genre?
 I don't think my work does differ in any significant way. I do put a lot of my love and effort into my work. I don't often create my own designs but I do try to put my own 'twist' on everything I create, whether its my eclectic colour or fabric choices or maybe the final layout of a quilt.  It's different because it's mine!


"Bricolage"- a modern sampler- 2012

3) Why do I write/create what I do?
 I create because I love to! I have always made stuff- dolls' clothes, my own clothes. I've tried cross stitch, redwork, even botanical art! When quilting, I like to challenge myself with new techniques and try to learn something with every quilt I make.  I also love to share my work with family and friends.
4) How does my writing/creative process work?
"Almost A Rainbow" - 2013

This is tricky one! I have sleepless nights where I plot and plan, waiting for the creative process to kick in!  I 'pin' lots of ideas, enjoy sorting through my stash for interesting colour and fabric combinations, and continue to read quilt books and other blogs for inspiration.  Sometimes it is a slow process, but you can't force it. My mantra for 2014 is "savour every stitch".  So although a finished product can be a long time coming, you can't force the creative process.


Thanks for stopping by!

Happy sewing!

SUZ

Wednesday, September 11, 2013

WIPS Wednesday...

Bee Blocks for Anne....



More Drunkards Path for the Museum Medallion!


Only 14 13 more to go!

Cindy sent me this bag....



Beautifully knitted!

I've added a pretty ribbon....



and lining!

Finally I have started to assemble my 

Rocky Mountain Blocks...



 I'm still reserving judgment on this.......

Linking up...

WIP Wednesday at Freshly Pieced

Happy sewing!

SUZ
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