Quilt Shows

Temecula Quilt Show, 2011

Elizabeth E.2 Comments

I woke up early, excited for my quilty day.  I’m dividing this up into two posts.  First up is the Temecula Quilt Show, out on the streets of this Western town.  Tomorrow will be the red/white mini-show at Temecular Quilt Company.

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A license plate on the way down: QWILTN.  Think she’s going the same place as I?

I arrived a bit early in Temecula, and as the main street was already clogged with cars, I detoured to a side street and found a parking place quickly.  Camera ready, I walked down to the street with all the quilts.

I have Christmas quilts on my mind.  This is a very good example of using traditional patterns — a double nine-patch —  in new ways.

This was a beautiful sampler quilt, but points out one of the difficulties of an outdoor show: mottled shadow that obscures the design.  You had to be there, I guess.

And some quilts are up really high, so I apologize for the picture quality–this was another beautiful quilt.  Love that star.

Since so many of you are doing hexies, here’s a vintage quilt.

Close-up.

I think this is one of those quilts we should all make at least once: Storm at Sea.  Mine’s still in the future, although I have made one block.

Cute Halloween Banner on the left, in purples, blacks and lime green.

Cute snowman faces.

Snowmen are on the brain, I think. This, in a town that never sees a snowfall!

The metal banner over the main street, still clogged with cars.

Temecula is known for its western history, its vineyards and its hot air balloon festival.

I loved this series by Sandy Besanson.  This one’s called “Bike Ride,” and the one below, “Gondola Ride.”

And finally, Dancing Chickens.  Wonderful series.

These quilts (above and below) were hanging outside Quilters Coop, a shop in Temecula.

And this one, too!

On the front of the shop were hanging several Quilts of Valor.

Stunning yellow and blue Log Cabin quilt.

Their raffle quilt.

Tomorrow: the quilts of the Red/White challenge.

Finishing School Friday · Sewing

Think Freddy Purse-FSF

Elizabeth E.3 Comments

Earlier, this week this is what it looked like with the purse laid out, as I’m trying to figure out where everything goes.  I wanted a purse that looked “Think-Freddy-ish” without screaming “HEY I’M A QUILTER!”  You know what I mean.  Clothes, purses — there’s art,  and then there’s I’M-A-QUILTER-clothes.  The best example of the latter was when I went to Houston and some woman had made a vest out of all the tote bags, complete with the handles hanging down all over.  And yes, I’ve made a garment or two that fit into that category. Let’s not go there, because I still like that jacket.

Hoping I’m splitting that line, here.  Side One.

Side Two, with a little pocket.

Same side without the Metro map.

Zipper pocket for phone.  Gazillion pockets for everything else.  I looove pockets in my purses.

Like I said, I like Nancy’s designs, but it does take a rocket scientist to figure out her directions.  It helps if you’ve sewn a purse before.  How do you like that fabric on that lining?  Good way to use that Children at Play paper airplane design.  I love the soft aqua.  Good feelings here on finishing up something this Friday and I hope you’re having some too.

Tomorrow is the Temecula Quilt Show, where they hang their quilts all over outside, kind of like the Sisters Show, but think Cowboys Meet Quilters.  And then the Red/White Quilt show over at Temecula Quilt Company.  I’m looking forward to this all (plus getting a flu shot — must be fall!).

WIP

Frazzled, but Still Quilting!

Elizabeth E.2 Comments

So glad Lee is back from Freak-Out Land (her words) and is hosting WIP Wednesday.  Thanks, Lee.  You don’t look the worse for wear.

Grading has arrived with a vengeance (see previous post), but I started putting borders around my autumn-colored Square on Square quilt.

Some have a nice contrast, and others disappear.  It’s hard to know if I’ll like those in the end, but I know how to disguise them in a quilt: put them at the corners, or along the edges in the middle.  I believe that sometimes it’s okay to not have all my blocks be the same: same style, same fabric, same contrast, as the variety can keep my eye moving around a quilt.  Last night I went to see Kaffe Fassett speak and he showed a red and white quilt that had multiple reds and multiple whites.  I love the punch of a two-fabric quilt, but multiple fabrics can be interesting as well.

And I decided I needed a new purse for fall.  I’ve had a “Think Freddy” purse pattern for ages, and today was the day I dragged it out and started making it.  I love her designs, but did remember that sometimes her directions really make you work hard for your results.

I finally had to stop tonight and clear away the sewing as I have to get back to grading tomorrow.  This day of playing hooky has been fun. Here’s one finished side.  I used my new pieces of Children at Play for the sides and scraps for the pocket.  Inside is another piece of Children at Play — the soft aqua background with the paper airplane directions.

And here’s what I’ve chosen for the handle: colorful modernish art design.  I’ve already got the lining already made (with 4 pockets, including a zippered one for my phone).  So tomorrow after class, I’ll finish the handle, stitch it on, insert lining and sew it all up.  I’m thinking I may put some buttons on here and there, but then again, maybe I won’t.

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