Category: Quilting and Sewing

Martinique Quilt

Quilting and Sewing



Last week I had the pleasure of teaching my sister how to put borders on a quilt top.  For the center of the quilt, she used a 1.5 yard piece of the already pieced patchwork squares from the Martinique collection. My Mom bought her the fabric as a birthday gift.


She chose a pintuck fabric for the stop border, and the most gorgeous aqua print I’ve ever seen for the outer border.  Because we used the already pieced fabric for the center of the quilt, this project was completed very quickly.  Here is my happy sister displaying her work.


This fabric is so beautiful.  I’ve been tempted to buy some on multiple occasions, but have resisted.  I’m hoping that helping with this quilt will be enough to satisfy.   Can you believe how pretty it is?  I love it.


In addition to the beauty of the fabric, it’s exciting that my sister enjoys quilting enough to keep trying it.  I know she’s got another plan in the works for an Amy Butler quilt.  My sister in Colorado also loves quilting fabric.  It would be so cool to make a quilt with her as well.  I’d love to make one with my Mom, too.  We just might end up with a family of girls who love this hobby… I hope!

Now her quilt is off to the quilters and then she gets to learn how to bind it.  You’ve gotta love quick and simple projects.  And sisters.  And Moms.  I really love those, too.

Jennifer

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Quilting Away…

Quilting and Sewing

Right now my sewing table looks like this:


I finally found the courage to quilt my Wild Thing quilt.  In 5 or 10 minute segments I’m making progress on it.  So far I’m really excited about how it looks.

Reminder to self:  Next time you think you need to try to talk through a concern/worry/problem, try quilting for 30 minutes and see if it doesn’t save you tears, frustration and a headache.  Sewing is good therapy.

I’m excited to show you the finished product.  Hopefully it will be soon!

Jennifer

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Rural Jardin by French General

Quilting and Sewing


Rural Jardin layer cake
A layer cake from French General’s second fabric collection arrived in the mail last week and I’ve been looking at it ever since.

Rural Jardin
I must admit that I braced myself for disappointment because I loved Rouenneries so much.  The thought was unnecessary; I’m very impressed!  Here’s a peek at this beautiful new collection.

A very pretty array of cream with reds.


Followed by an equally beautiful selection of cream with blues.


Toile in three colorways.

Rural Jardin toile
More of the red-faded-to-pink color that was in Rouenneries.


And some GORGEOUS deep reds that I’m loving.

Rural Jardin reds
This pretty selection of dusty aquas.

Rural Jardin aquas
And this STUNNING group of deep blue.

Rural Jardin blues
I think this is my favorite print in the entire bunch.   It comes in red, aqua and beige as well.


There are also some beautiful solids.


I was unable to find any at my local shops, but I know that this collection also includes an incredible selection of wovens, particularly plaids.  The few I’ve seen are amazing.  I wish I had a layer cake or some charm packs of the wovens as well.  Simply beautiful!

Rural Jardin colors
Once again, French General has done a great job.   This line contains all of my favorite colors: red, white, blue and aqua.  Lots of pretty florals that call up memories of dresses from many years ago.  And although I don’t have pictures, that adorable little design along the selvage is on every bolt again.  Good thing!  I really like that touch.  I hope it’s part of their signature style.

Rural Jardin by French General
This lovely group is my next project.  I’m so excited to see these incredible prints work together.  Nice work, Kaari!  You’ve done it again!

Hopeful Homemaker

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