Star Quilts for Christmas

Hello Everyone,

This is my entry for SewCalGal's 2011 Christmas Quilt Show.  This quilt is from Comfort and Joy by Mary Hickey.  It was a fun and easy quilt to make. I've taught this class at In Between Stitches, and all of the quilts are just beautiful. Check them out in their beginning stage here. The combinations of color are endless. What is better for Christmas than a star quilt?

I'm also entering Country Charmer, my own design.  I taught this class at In Between Stitches just a couple of weeks ago.  Check this class out HERE.  Both classes were so much fun and the ladies were so creative.



We finally have power, Internet and phone after a harrowing windstorm in the mountains.  Even Zinnie was afraid to go outside and take care of business. I'd better get this posted before the power goes out again!

As always,

Lynn

Double Dutch Anyone?

Hello Everyone,

Well I've finally decided on a whole Dutch theme for my Winterset pattern.  Now I think I need some tulips around the windmill.  I even put a flange in the windmill to try to add some depth.

I've been moving flowers around.....they are the only things that are nailed down yet.

I'm going to have lots of space for some custom machine quilting.  I can visualize it now.  I'll think more about borders once the yardage arrives at the shop.

In honor of windmills, Mr. Joe brought this home from the bakery yesterday.  Yum!

This post is brief as I'm trying to get it completed before we loose power and our Internet connection again in this monster of a wind storm.  It has been scary listening to things going bump in the night.  When daylight comes, we'll be able to access any damage and then we get to watch the pine trees sway much farther than they should without snapping.....let's hope.

As always,

Lynn





Just A Hint Of Winterset

Hello Everyone,

Just a quick peak at the center section. What I draw and what actually makes it to the final design is a dynamic work in progress. I doubt that this center section will be completed by Sunday for the Preview Party. I have to stop changing my mind!

I've been experimenting by cutting petals out of the individual flowers in the fabric.  The left-hand look good, but I lost my way after that. 

I told you there would be a blue flange around the oval.  Luckily for me, I had this white and blue paisley in my stash that matched the rest of the fabric in the Blueberry Crumb Cake line.  The center oval is a great polka dot from Lakehouse.  I had just a fat quarter of this, so accurate cutting was essential when I cut out the oval.  Then there was the issue of finding a spool of absolute white thread in my cabin sewing supplies for the top stitching.  Do I drive 45 minutes one-way to the nearest quilt shop, or do I use an off-white that may work?  I ended up using what I had and was pleased with the off-white.  No one will notice unless you readers squeal and spill the beans!

I've been making and moving flowers around for a day.  The only component that I know is going to remain is my signature flange.  Decisions, decisions........

As always,

Lynn