yea! the pear quilt is done, binding, and sleeve.
pattern is old,
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| pattern download HERE: https://store.figtreeandcompany.com/Mini_Canned_Pears_Downloadable_p/992e.htm |
I learned following a pattern has it's place. I work originally usually but while I'm coping with pain a pattern is a blessing. I get to choose fabrics and quilting designs etc.
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| a mix of walking foot, and free motion |
her method for the checkerboard border is not as easy as the one I used, but they finish at 1" squares. This little quilt is very straight, but my digital photo ability is lacking to keep the photos straight!
I hung it up but it's too small for this wall and need a mid sized hanging rod
I add in my own little extras. She encourages wild use of color.
and I tried flowers a new way, on 7" square paper...
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| I love the bits of copper paint, the light catches it and sparkles! |
I finished the hand sewing of my tumbling block quilt, meaning it's time to quilt this one:
it was just a scrappy project for hand work while watching TV, and it grew...I think I learned about color and value as I sewed.
Knitting again... found my supplies for socks, and started a new pair for DH
the color of the month at RSC is aqua/turquoise and we're encouraged to use our scraps in a project
I pulled out the smallest scraps since I didn't have a project in mind...and made some improv geese one day while listening to a book on audio:
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| just playing around with design |
that's it for this week... otherwise I used my creativity to write Thursday's "I Like" post, cook, bake, and today I hope to start decorating the mantel for Halloween to extend the fun of the season.
linking with
linking with
design wall Mondays at smallquiltsanddollquilts
https://songbirddesigns.blog/monday-musings-6-26-23/
https://myblog-lunchbreak.blogspot.com/
What an array of projects this week. :) I'd love it if you would consider joining the Sew & Tell party at my blog, MelvaLovesScraps
ReplyDeleteI love the pear quilt - so sweet! The checkerboard border is such a fun frame for the pears. So glad to see your finish!
ReplyDeleteWhat eye candy you have this week!! Love that little pear quilt. And the butterfly and flower paintings are wonderful. My little painting you sent is framed and on my desk where I can enjoy it every day.
ReplyDeleteALL of your projects are AWESOME this week, LeeAnna!!! Did you say those pears are traditionally pieced? I would love to make a green version.
ReplyDeletePearfect !
ReplyDeleteI really appreciate all you share !
I love those pears!
ReplyDeleteThe pear quilt is fantastic! I'm not usually a a big fan of yellow, but these yellows are perfect together.
ReplyDeleteThe butterfly is really good. I like your extra dots and doodles. And, the daisies and dragonfly are just beautiful. So painterly and pleasing. Good job!
We love your quilts, they are just meautiful!
ReplyDeleteYour pears quilt is gorgeous. I love the subtle colors too -- true to life! Socks are my favorite to knit. Nice to see someone else knitting them too. Of course your paintings are beautiful too. Dragonflies steal my heart and that close-up of one on the flower is breathtaking. Hope the pain continues to be managed (even if only somewhat) with creativity!
ReplyDeleteI didn't realize the pear quilt was so small. It's adorable and the checkerboard border is a perfect finish. Of course, I love the butterfly painting and all your flower portraits.
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So many projects. LOVE the pear quilt, very pretty. Congrats on getting it finished. The Butterfly painting makes me smile. I love seeing anything butterflyish. You must be on project overtime with so many interesting things going on.
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What a fun pear quilt! Your paintings are wonderful too. Love those wonky geese too. Have a great week
ReplyDeleteLove the pear quilt and that butterfly is gorgeous! I think the teal flying geese will turn into another fabulous project.
ReplyDeleteYour week was very art productive, as usually! Love this cute pear mini quilt, and the border is pretty. Small squares! Painting, quilting, knitting, boy, such a busy week! All of your projects are beautiful, and colorful. Fun little flying geese too ;)
ReplyDeleteThank you for sharing your creative path, and linking up.
Such beautiful work on your quilting and your painting. You always have lovely things to share. The Pear Quilt is so pretty, and the butterfly painting is gorgeous.
ReplyDeleteGosh so many lovely projects this week! That pear quilt is so pretty! Love the fabrics you chose for it. Your hexie quilt top is stunning! Hopefully quilting it won't be a strain on you as I can't wait to see the finish! Love those adorable improv geese. Thanks for sharing on my weekly show and tell, Wednesday Wait Loss.
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Wow!!!! Luv your fabric art and watercolours
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Much🖤love
It's always fun to see all your creative pieces of your week. LeeAnna. Your pear quilt looks amazing. It's perfect for this season too. And your tumbling block quiz looks like it would be difficult to make, but maybe not as it's the illusion that it creates for the viewer that makes it look tough. I hope you've had a great week and have a great weekend also. hugs-Erika
ReplyDeleteSuch pretty Pears, I love Fig Tree patterns and her fabrics! Hand piecing Tumbling Blocks, whew! But it IS gorgeous. Will you hand quilt it too? One of these days I WILL learn to knit socks, have had the yarn and needles for years but quilts (and now cross stitch) are always calling... Look forward to seeing where your improv geese fly to.
ReplyDeleteYou had me at Watching Paint dry haha!!!
ReplyDeleteYour little pear quilt is adorable!!