Folk Art Blooms

If you read my previous post you remember that I mentioned my "wavy" borders.   Now, I know that they were completely straight before the quilt went to the quilter.   I always measure the quilt in 3 places and take an average when cutting my borders.  This is a picture of the quilt on my design wall. 

And here's how it looks after I got it back and added the binding.

It just upsets me every time I walk past it.   Now, my first tendency was to blame it on the quilter but....I happened to mention what happened to Pam and Janet of Buggy Barn fame when I saw them at Quilt Market last spring.   They said that what they have noticed is that when there are wavy borders, it usually happens when the binding is added.   Now....this may have actually been the problem because I didn't use my walking foot (bad bad me) and the quilt was so heavy that it kept pulling down because of the weight.  

Has anyone else had this problem?  If so, did you find a solution?   It's been suggested that I spray the wavy parts with water and hope it shrinks, take off the binding and try again, and even cut off the binding and try to square the quilt up.    Help!

Here are some pictures of the quilting.    I really love it and the quilt hangs in such a prominent place in the house that it's one of the first things you see.  

Let me know if you have any suggestions for me.   Maybe it could help a future project (where you will find me always using my walking foot) or even help someone else so that it doesn't happen to them.   Public Service Announcement.   Hee Hee.

Hugs, Anne

More market pictures

Continuing on....  

I always love to see the Bonnie Blue booth.  I love their patterns and line of reproduction fabrics.  Have you heard that they changed their name?   They are now known as Red Crinoline Quilts.  Everything else is the same....wonderful designs and fabrics.

This is their new Block of the Month.

Notice the bedskirt....it's red crinoline.   So cute.

These are the talented ladies behind the designs.  That's Paula on the left and Mary Ellen on the right.  

On to The Buggy Barn and their newest designs.     

Aren't these kitties just so cute?

I really like the fall applique on this log cabin.    So simple, yet so effective.

Pam and Janet weren't in the booth when I went by but I caught them buying fabric for their shop.   It's amazing to me how much these designers/quilt shop owners have to do during market.   They are constantly wearing 2 hats.  

One of my favorite quilts is this new Block of the Month by Jan Patek.  Sorry about the picture quality but I took the picture with my phone the first day of setup when I walked past Jan's booth.  Then I never got back  over there to get pictures of all the other quilts she was showing.   Could this one be our next Quilt-a-long?   It's so cute!

 
See you soon with more.

Hugs, Anne

Off to the quilter we go!

I got 2 major quilts finished this week.

This one is called Folk Art Blooms and it’s by the talented ladies at the Buggy Barn.    I saw the quilt hanging in their booth at market and it stopped me dead in my tracks.   

It measures 87” x 87”.   Hard to get a picture of the whole quilt.   This one will hang in our entry way.

I also finished the Autumn Quilt from Heart to Hand patterns.

It feels so good to have these 2 rather large quilts finally finished. 

Now it’s off to the quilter they go!

Hugs, Anne

Ashamed

I promised more pictures of the house, but in true fashion, I just can’t seem to get my act together. So, you’re just gonna have to go over to Anna’s blog to see some.

She showed up yesterday morning (unannounced, I might add ), and brought her trusty camera with her. I was still in my PJ’s planning on a nice quiet morning to putter around. You know what they say…”the best laid plans…”

Since she showed you house pictures, I’ll show you what I’ve been working on. I’ve definitely got my mojo back since getting settled in here.

Stichery:

made into a pillow.

and another one. Not sure what I’m going to do with it yet…

but I think I’m going to make it again in wool. It’ll be fun to see them side by side.

Both patterns are from Primitive Stitches. I just love her patterns.

Here’s another one from the same designer. I got the kit from my friend Karen and am in the process of machine quilting it. There are a couple of rows that have to be ripped out because of tension issues, so I have that still to do.

I am NOT a quilter but I figured “how hard can cross hatching be?”. Well, now I know. UGH!

By the way, Karen is having an AWESOME giveaway. Head on over there. You might still be able to get in on it.

Wool:

Am getting this BOM from Primitive Gatherings. It’s called Autumn Quilt by Heart to Hand. I can’t believe that I’m caught up on it. The next 3 blocks are on their way. (I know this because my bank statement shows it!)

And you can’t get ready for Christmas too soon.

Pattern is called “Seven Santas” by the talented Bonnie Sullivan of All Through the Night. Just have to add the borders and I’ll be done.

Last week when the latest issue of Primitive Quilts and Projects arrived, I fell in love with so many of the patterns. Instead of dog-earing the pages, I decided to just get busy and start on one of them. This one is by Cheri Payne and it’s called Autumn Wools.

If you haven’t seen this magazine, you need to head over to their site and get yourself a subscription. It’s well worth it!

Cottons:

I’m trying to get this next quilt done as fast as possible because I want it to hang in the entry.

This is my progress so far.

Actually, I also have the center block finished but didn’t get a picture taken.

The pattern is called Folk Art Blooms and it’s by Buggy Barn.

We’ve also done a few projects around the house. The latest being recovering our dining room chairs.

Before:

After:

I think they will look nice with the Buggy Barn quilt which will hang on the opposite wall.

So, that’s what’s going on around here. Have a great weekend!

Hugs, Anne

Fall Quilt Market

I told you I’d be back.  Thanks to all of you who stopped by to say “hi”.  It means a lot that you didn’t give up on me. 

Well, another Quilt Market has come and gone.  Sometimes it feels like a blur.  This year even more so because it was just Anne and me there handling the duties.   I didn’t get very many pictures because we never really got a chance to get out of the booth.   Here are some pictures of the booth and the quilts of Bunny Hill.

Anne’s newest fabric collection is called Lily and Will II and it is done in the most luscious colors of aqua and yellow.

While I haven’t been sewing for myself much, I did make these quilts for Anne. This first one is called “Cape Cod Baby”. 

Next up… “B is for Baby”

And… “The More the Merrier”

I also did all the machine applique on “The Night before Christmas”.  Cute new Block of the Month, huh?

I also made another color variation of “The More the Merrier” for the Moda booth.   I got so tickled seeing it displayed there.  Wow….I made a quilt that’s hanging at Moda!  That’s Bob, Lissa, and Diane.  Bob and Diane are married Moda reps who I met when I worked at Sew Many Quilts here in Bend.   Lissa is the genius Marketing Director for Moda.  They are all so cute!

Look who our next door neighbor was. Alma Allen of Blackbird Designs!!!  I’d say we were in good company, wouldn’t you?  Her booth won 1st place for a single booth.   I wish you could have seen her laying on the floor during set up, with her nail gun putting the walls together for the booth.  Barb was only there the opening day.  She had to go back to work.  Boo Hiss work!

Our neighbors on the other side were the hilarious Barb and Mary of “Me and my Sister” designs.  We had so much fun with them.

Our section was loaded with such talented designers like Laurie and Polly of Minnick and Simpson.

Kate Spain with her new line of fabric, “Central Park”.  Check out the darling plates on the table.  They are made using Kate’s designs and sold at Crate and Barrel.  She also designs greeting cards that are sold at Target.  Quite a talented young lady.  And…she’s as nice as she is talented.

Another special and talented designer is Deb Strain.   I’m always excited to see what new paper products she’s come out with.

Check out Jan Patek with her friend and helper Jenny.   They were having such a good time.   You would have thought it was Halloween or something! LOL

More pictures of her booth.   These are all so “my” style.   I wanted to move in.

This is Sandy Klop of “American Jane”.  I’ve known her since my California days.  She’s the best!

And here’s Kathy Schmitz with her wonderful stitchery designs.   I met her for the first time at Spring Market and she’s the kind of person who makes you feel like you’ve known her your whole life.  Such a sweetie.

And, winner of 2nd place, single booth, was Karla Eisenach of “Sweetwater”.  This was the first time I had met her but one night when we went to dinner with her I discovered that she used to be the brains behind “Farmyard Creations” quilts and doll patterns.  I was so excited because I think I still have all her patterns!  From Farmyard Creations, she went into scrapbook paper design with her daughters and now with Moda and fabric designs.  A very creative family there!

Then…anyone who knows me, knows how much I love Lynn Hagmeier’s Kansas Troubles fabric and patterns.   Her booth always feels like home to me.   This year was no exception with her new  “Perennials”  fabric.   I picked up a fat pack at Sample Spree and it’s just as wonderful as all her other lines.  

It was so good to see Mary (Mary’s Cottage Quilts) along with her friend, Val.  They are always such fun.  Don’t you just love Mary’s smile?   And her quilts too, of course.

And, last but not least, I quickly grabbed my camera when I walked past Buggy Barn’s newest creation.   The quilt is called “Farm Fresh” and I just fell in love with it.  

So, that’s it for another Quilt Market.  It’s so much work but so much fun.  So much creativity under one roof. It never ceases to amaze me!

On another note, Linda is having a giveaway.   It’s an Accuquilt GO!   Go on over there and enter to win.   Those little machines were huge at Market.  

So, if you made it to the end…congratulations.    Whew…this blogging thing is tiring.  Just Kidding. 

See ya later.