I have been so busy at work the past two weeks. I am filling in for two co-workers so my workload has increased. Hopefully back to my normal schedule in two weeks. On the plus side, more money for fabric!! And I am due for a "fabric run". I have $100.00 saved in loonies and toonies and I need thread. Meanwhile, I have spent time working on basting my RRCB. I am taking my time. I decided to hand baste and pin. While basting this quilt, it is taking all my working space so I just throw a plastic tablecloth over it when I want to cut or create. I am almost finished with the basting and I will soon be starting the FMQing. This will be the largest quilt I have quilted on my machine.
I also started a new
quilt along....New York Beauty blocks. I think NYB is my favourite quilt block. I am using batiks and this is a good way to use up scraps. Some quilters steer away from this awesome block because of the curved sewing that is required. My method for success is the technique I learned while making a few of
Karen Neary's patterns. And, of course, paper piecing.
I am so excited to have
Quilt Canada in my city in May. Well, excited isnt quite the word. I don't belong to a guild or a group, Blogland is my inspiration. So, to be able to be surrounded by the best in Canada for a few days is beyond thrilling for me. So, I am working on an original little quilt to be part of the exposition of Nova Scotia quilters. Here's a little peek at what I am working on. I decided to cut into my precious Kaffe's. I am just showing a bit of a NYB.. So much fun.
What a beautiful quilt Linda. I can't imagine doing it on a sewing machine..you talented folks. I like the NYB too
ReplyDeleteYou are a brave woman! I sent my RRCB out to be done, it is too big for me to wrestle with. Can't wait to see it all finished!
ReplyDeleteI love your quilt, and I know you will do an awesome job with the quilting.
ReplyDeleteThanks for the nice words :) I am glad you are stitching something for Quilt Canada -I feel so guilty that all I will have there is an entry in the Trend Tex Challenge. I had great hopes of doing a mini for the show, but it just isn't going to happen. I hope I will get a chance to see yours in person.
Lovely work! A first time Quilt Canada will take your breath away. Sew, breathe deep! ;^)
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! I look forward to seeing how you quilt it!
ReplyDeleteThose big quilts are a challenge...I end up with a lot of scrunching and piling up!!
Wonderful quilt and interesting basting set-up. How do you make your hand-basting stand up to machine quilting? I tried it once and never again! It's safety pins all the way for me. Good luck
ReplyDeletelovely work!
ReplyDeleteYour quilt will be beautiful , you must love PP . I won't have anything entered in the Quilt Canada but plan on attending and can't wait , I know it will be awesome .
ReplyDeleteLucky you to have Quilt Canada coming. I'm tempted to go because my BIL and SIL live there, but I just don't think I can do it this year. Your sneak peek looks great!
ReplyDeleteHow exciting - you are so close to having your RRCB finished. It is such a pretty quilt - mine is currently living on my bed. Love the NYB blocks!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful quilt! Wish I was going to Quilt Canada in Halifax! Such a beautiful location! Attended QC in Calgary in 2010 and was so inspired by the beautiful quilts that were shown.
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