USA Memorial Day, 2016
Free Pattern Friday — Coxcombs and Currants, 2 Versions
Recently, I’ve been doing some traditional appliqué — a project with Lori at Humble Quilts that we are not quite ready to reveal. I always think of myself as more of a piecer, but working on these blocks has made me realize I’ve missed doing this type of appliqué. Anyway, since I kind of have appliqué on my…
McCall’s Monday — Vegetable Designs for Appliqué and Embroidery
No. 349 — Transfer for Vegetable Tea Towels for Applique and Embroidery. Blue. Price 25¢ These tea towels are guaranteed to chase away the “blues,” with the everyday vegetables in appliqué performing new roles. Reproduce the vegetables in their exact colors, making sure that the materials you use are fast colors. With outline and running…
Appliquéd Denim Coverlet — Edge Stitching
The denim quilt is moving forward slowly, because I’m working on 4 projects at once. They’re all very different, though, which is nice when I want a break from sewing through denim. It took way longer than I thought to match up each appliquéd block with a back. If I were only using one color of…
Free Pattern Friday — Kite Variation Quilt for Hand Piecing
For me, this pattern includes all the things that are enjoyable about hand piecing — curved seams, set-in seams, and an interesting design that works for a scrappy quilt, which is just about the only kind I make. This pattern was part of a large “quilting ephemera” lot I purchased at a tiny thrift store. I…
McCall’s Monday — Grace Snyder’s Flower Basket Petit Pointe Quilt
I came across this small article in a 1947 issue of McCall’s Needlework magazine, which sent me looking for more information about Grace Snyder and better photos of her quilt. These types of grid designs have always fascinated me, and I’m a huge fan of Anne Orr’s pieced quilt patterns. Grace, though, takes the grid idea…
Free Pattern Friday — Quilts, J & P Coats
Sorry I didn’t post anything this week for McCall’s Monday — I was celebrating my birthday!! It’s not over yet, either (more celebrating tomorrow), but I have at least managed to post something for Free Pattern Friday. Click on the cover image to view, download or print the pdf version of this booklet.
Liberated Basket Medallion Quilt-a-Long WIP
Lori, Wendy, Cynthia, Cathy and Katy are hosting this quilt-a-long inspired by Gwen Marston’s work, and I am excited to join in. I especially love the liberated element of this project, because I’m sure the quilts will all be very different. It’s not too late to join in — just visit Lori’s site (Humble Quilts) for details. I…
Happy Mother’s Day!
Free Pattern Friday — Quilts Pattern Booklet
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McCall’s Monday — Outline and Cross Stitch Motifs
No. 65 – Transfer Design for Cross-Stitch and Outline Motifs. Blue. Price, 25¢ Military motifs, outlined in brave colors, and prim little figures in cross-stitch are gay for nursery linens and children’s garments. Simplicity of line and color is the charm of these motifs. Pattern includes 2 or 4 each of the motifs illustrated from…
Free Pattern Friday — Quilts, Modern – Colonial
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My Humble Quilts Swap Quilt Arrived
Yesterday I received this wonderful little quilt from Marian Edwards, who lives in Australia. Marian is a prolific quilter, who makes tiny quilts as well as great big ones. She is just finishing up a gorgeous Dear Jane, and that is no small feat. Enlarge the photo to see the adorable prints and the teeny…
McCall’s Monday — Embroidered Bird Motifs for Kitchen Towels
Does your partner help with household chores? I am lucky to be married to someone who does almost all of the cooking and lots of other things I won’t mention, because you would begin to wonder what I contribute — besides quilts, of course. Anyway, it’s fairly unusual to see men (even bird men) participating…