creatively speaking this week, some brown scraps, some handwork, some Halloween finishes
Happy to report two finishes this week!
Above is a close up of the smaller Halloween scrap quilt. I did machine binding of a batik, adding a zig zag with gold rayon thread. I quilted it best I could with my teeny little machine, and mostly the walking foot.
I took most of this out of the other one that got finished.... the busiest bits.... and it's the size of a big placemat. I think I'll either use it for my lap when eating in front of the TV, or as a cover for my bedsize table.
I love the mix of prints. Here is a picture of both on the design wall
the one on the left originally included most of that on the right.... but I like this pared down version of rows. I started with bits and pieces, like freeform geese, 4patches, odd triangles, just sewing to see what came up.... then when I got down to the business of order.... it turned into rows. Some closeups
I've hoarded that row of kids for years.... see the crystals I ironed in place at the end? They are scattered along the length of the quilt. It's quilted with some metallics, and some rayons, some coton threads. Rows sometimes added improv fashion and curvy
I had fun with thin inserts, waving ghosties, crystals around Trick or Treat at the top sparkle. Metallic blue threads lend movement. All fun to do
I keep my fusible crystals in bead holders, and pick them up with those cool bent tweezers! I love a tool that is whimsical. I made a stamped bag to hold all the crystals in
stamping on fabric is fun
hanging by the back door
I am sewing the basted brown hexies together at night... the focus color of the month at rainbow scrap challenge is brown scraps....
my friend Cindy said they look like a cup of cocoa with cream swirled in! I like them!
a few are sewn together, I tend to try new ways each time to sew them, always by hand with a whip- stitch. I liked the previous colors in pastels, so I went ahead and cut out lighter browns (tans) to make another spiral of those to go with the previous pastels
a sewing funny for Halloween
(personally kids wouldn't be thread worthy for me, LOL. I'd give them a quarter before I'd give up a seam ripper! Another funny
don't be a dinosaur
this guy is wearing brown as he works the cemetery...
view of a neighbor's display... the lantern keeper is wearing brown
Made me giggle this week
Fat Quarter girls....
til next time, I'll be arranging the QAYG Halloween hexies and sewing the brown ones together
Such cute Halloween scrappy quilts!! Rich browns in the hexies, so I was thinking fancy coffee when I saw it. I had planned to add some beads or heat-set sequins to my guild challenge project, but couldn't decide on placement, so ended up NOT adding them. Now I wish I had just gone ahead with them after seeing it hanging up.
Your Halloween projects are very cute. Must admit I'm not normally a fan of brown but I do like your hexies and agree with your friend that they do look like a cup of cocoa.
Your Halloween quilts made me smile, they both turned out really cute. Love the Halloween display, especially the lantern keeper. The brown hexies are so pretty, looks really yummy.
Your Halloween quilts remind me of a painting that one has to study closely to pick up the nuances of each color! Very cool! However you choose to use the smaller one, it's sure to bring a smile to your face! :) Your addition of crystals certainly bring a "glitter effect" to the quilts. Love that! Thank you for posting the video. You brought a rare smile to my day.
LOVE your new Halloween quilts, LeeAnna! I keep meaning to dig out my own scraps to make a spooky project. Time always seems to slip by before I remember again.
You know I’m a fan of scrappy happy interesting mini quilts. I need to just “do it” and see what I come up with. Maybe I’ll get a bit of practice on my project for TSC this month. Stay tuned. Your hexie swirls are so so fun.
the one on the left originally included most of that on the right.... but I like this pared down version of rows. I started with bits and pieces, like freeform geese, 4patches, odd triangles, just sewing to see what came up.... then when I got down to the business of order.... it turned into rows. Some closeups
Love your Halloween scrap quilts! They are so cute!
ReplyDeleteSuch cute Halloween scrappy quilts!! Rich browns in the hexies, so I was thinking fancy coffee when I saw it. I had planned to add some beads or heat-set sequins to my guild challenge project, but couldn't decide on placement, so ended up NOT adding them. Now I wish I had just gone ahead with them after seeing it hanging up.
ReplyDeleteYour Halloween projects are very cute. Must admit I'm not normally a fan of brown but I do like your hexies and agree with your friend that they do look like a cup of cocoa.
ReplyDeleteYour Halloween scrap quilts are cute and fun! And I love that video, LOL! I stole it for future use, thanks!
ReplyDeleteThat video was hysterical. Thanks for sharing. Cute Halloween quilts. Pat
ReplyDeleteYour Halloween quilts made me smile, they both turned out really cute. Love the Halloween display, especially the lantern keeper. The brown hexies are so pretty, looks really yummy.
ReplyDeleteYour Halloween quilts remind me of a painting that one has to study closely to pick up the nuances of each color! Very cool! However you choose to use the smaller one, it's sure to bring a smile to your face! :) Your addition of crystals certainly bring a "glitter effect" to the quilts. Love that! Thank you for posting the video. You brought a rare smile to my day.
ReplyDeleteYou've got the cutest Halloween prints! They make fun minis. And love your swirly brown hexie block - there's definitely some hot cocoa in there!
ReplyDeleteLOVE your new Halloween quilts, LeeAnna! I keep meaning to dig out my own scraps to make a spooky project. Time always seems to slip by before I remember again.
ReplyDeleteGreat job on your scrappy Halloween quilts! Somehow you manage to put together scraps and they work up beautifully!
ReplyDeleteYou know I’m a fan of scrappy happy interesting mini quilts. I need to just “do it” and see what I come up with. Maybe I’ll get a bit of practice on my project for TSC this month. Stay tuned. Your hexie swirls are so so fun.
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