Kristian's Quilt Puzzle Box

This quilt is based on a puzzle box design by Brigitte from ZEN CHIC that was posted on moda bake shop. I made it from a few fabrics in my stash including some echino by Etsuko Furuya.

        It is a gift for Kristian who was born pink and healthy a month ago.

I hand quilted around the rectangular detail in each block with some pink, green and yellow thread that I inherited from my grandmother.

Although imperfect, the hand stitching came through nicely on the back of the quilt.

I added a strip of scraps to the back and a thick line of pale pink. There's no way this little fellow won't grow up to know his sensitive side.

All folded and ready to go.. Well after a quick repair of one of the seams that failed in the wash.  (Oops).

I have finished with the first granny square project and will blog about it soon. It is a very wet weekend in Victoria and in the warmth of our lounge room the next granny square project is well and truly underway.

Cheers!

A Finish!

I'm still going with those granny squares but here is a recent finish. I'm immodestly pleased with this beauty.

I found the pattern for this quilt in Australian Quilting Magazine more than twelve months ago. Being new to quilting, I had no stash but knew I wanted something unfashionably floral.  I chose, purchased and cut the fabrics immediately but piecing took months. Once finished, the top sat to one side waiting for the perfect backing fabric. Waiting for the perfect backing fabric began to slide into feelings of fear that I wouldn't finish. Not ever.

I chose a backing fabric that would almost do just to get the show back on the road. This is my first attempt at free motion quilting (and my third ever quilt). I used a quite densely concentrated loop-de-loop motif. I wouldn't quilt it as heavily if I had it to do again. (Everything I know about free motion quilting I learned here from the wonderful Amanda Jean.)

I love it! I also love that one day I'll wash this and find out about the crinkly quilty goodness that other's rave about.

Sarahx

15 Squares

The best reason to start a blog is the joy one receives reading other blogs and seeing what talented people produce. It is the only reason. 

             Two months ago I moved here

                

             With the beach came a new job which at times requires crazy hours. 

I needed some crafty leisure to keep me on an even keel. I bought some yarn, watched an excellent series of crochet tutorials on youtube by bethintx1 and am now on my way to producing my first woollen article -a Granny Square rug.

                           I'll let you know when it is done.