tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-47361714833127400042024-03-18T01:00:30.850-03:00Sew Karen-ly Created...Original designs for today's busy quiltersKarenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.comBlogger1341125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-46077186262841851952024-02-09T13:14:00.002-04:002024-02-09T13:14:30.827-04:00Palazzo BOM: Aurifil Thread-of-the-month for 2024.<p>A brand new<a href="http://aurifil.com"> Aurifil </a>BOM thread subscription
program for 2024 has just been unveiled, and I am pleased
to share the latest chapter in Aurifil’s creative journey with you. <strong>The</strong> <strong>Palazzo
BOM </strong>will launch in April, featuring an exclusive monthly foundation
paper piecing quilt pattern designed by <a href="https://nightquilter.com">Kitty Wilkin (Night Quilter)</a> in
partnership with Aurifil's 50 wt. Italian Colour Builders.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhliclLMdyoUQqv85Rv5x0-1w-W7lx4fSJSLBg8BeUaI9VVs6pbLAyf6Bk2fUOGHJjg2MEw1hMMMeVU9XjICUkE-HN1KseIQhTcdE6hH546Lm7zqm4oI2GVaNMyRbqlPA6uk1NRL-wX7VFpg5MVDKxIpzZTwR6ujza9b5mxBjmFD6HYp8FXApyrm1-fYhM/s479/Palazzo_BOM_sketch.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="478" data-original-width="479" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhliclLMdyoUQqv85Rv5x0-1w-W7lx4fSJSLBg8BeUaI9VVs6pbLAyf6Bk2fUOGHJjg2MEw1hMMMeVU9XjICUkE-HN1KseIQhTcdE6hH546Lm7zqm4oI2GVaNMyRbqlPA6uk1NRL-wX7VFpg5MVDKxIpzZTwR6ujza9b5mxBjmFD6HYp8FXApyrm1-fYhM/s320/Palazzo_BOM_sketch.png" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p><strong>The Palazzo BOM </strong>promises to transport makers to the
heart of Italy, encapsulating a rich and storied architectural history through
the use of vibrant colour and contrast between fluid and angular shapes. Regardless
of whether you think of a large palace or really wide pants (!) when you hear the word <strong>Palazzo,
</strong><strong><span style="font-weight: normal; mso-bidi-font-weight: bold;">you</span></strong>
will end up with a breathtaking quilt and an enviable Aurifil stash. This
program uses the very popular 50 weight 2020 Colour Builder sets, but includes
new patterns and videos. </p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Each curated set contains
three large spools (1300 m each) of 50 weight cotton thread in a light, medium,
and dark shade of the same colour. These
are SOLID coloured threads, not variegated shades. Along with the threads, you
will receive an emailed newsletter</span> which<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;"> will contain a downloadable pattern </span>in
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">PDF, tips
& tricks, and an exclusive video from pattern designer Kitty Wilkin.</span>
<span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">The pattern
is recommended for Advanced Beginners utilizing the Foundation Paper Piecing
Method. As my customers well know, I am happy to provide any help you may need with your pattern.</span><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE3jUZ4TBN0hrQGzNXHqkcNcuJR0gdIuMclm5XPtNFHKrPVlj_Wf5VR6HbJ9lpCWJiX7VROnaOdktCreCUQphGYNkSAcQTTPLl7T0AqIMGe6YB6YD15fMoicZ_wSaevhVVr8u_3fF406xtuqBfe8D8r0A_Og8MXZlAfU87TYy8r55pOphyphenhyphenbWx9xgU2hjM/s2048/ItalianCBs_FULL_6.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiE3jUZ4TBN0hrQGzNXHqkcNcuJR0gdIuMclm5XPtNFHKrPVlj_Wf5VR6HbJ9lpCWJiX7VROnaOdktCreCUQphGYNkSAcQTTPLl7T0AqIMGe6YB6YD15fMoicZ_wSaevhVVr8u_3fF406xtuqBfe8D8r0A_Og8MXZlAfU87TYy8r55pOphyphenhyphenbWx9xgU2hjM/s320/ItalianCBs_FULL_6.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><p class="MsoNormal" style="line-height: normal; mso-margin-bottom-alt: auto; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 12pt;">Cost
of the program is $49.99/month CANADIAN for 12 months, plus applicable tax. Re</span>gistration for the program opens today, and runs until March 12,
2024. I have more details I can send along to you <a href="mailto:karen@karenneary.ca">via email</a>, or message me on <a href="https://www.facebook.com/sewkarenlycreated">Facebook. </a> (or find me on Instagram @sewkarenly). This will be my fourth year hosting an Aurifil thread subscription program, and I can personally vouch for how pleased folks are with these programs, and how smoothly they run. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyek8UziaNImnYKsvtLqaUQY3lnr7k9kJztOmfjF4s9KEkjUlCYcLwII-oKeAq2Vio5DSUoYbtNE6SEPUxl3e5Jxzv8JJf59Wka8ZQ7HHXjxKNI6mDJZ8W99hf7w0vDQfkIqTMfbq-LULC8-F9mDCU8_-jPVCJV6jNj7NyVdbYIDmmsS2FmuEDy8fuzvY/s2048/Capri_SQ2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjyek8UziaNImnYKsvtLqaUQY3lnr7k9kJztOmfjF4s9KEkjUlCYcLwII-oKeAq2Vio5DSUoYbtNE6SEPUxl3e5Jxzv8JJf59Wka8ZQ7HHXjxKNI6mDJZ8W99hf7w0vDQfkIqTMfbq-LULC8-F9mDCU8_-jPVCJV6jNj7NyVdbYIDmmsS2FmuEDy8fuzvY/s320/Capri_SQ2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-70856492522037475832024-01-20T14:21:00.001-04:002024-01-20T14:21:28.721-04:00"A High Tide Floats All Boats": 2023 Hoffman Challenge<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-byRVWVtjeGP6VfB6NHllwELfi-qOnE9VESNKF1iWU5Bts5erg1h17OjlWjLelo7xCBe3NzDo5y6Xu86fomiKHRS25k5Blas1iHf3K-okOeO7Osy5W4kqtd-Jjnd7XRctmZy_IRF5X6xtRY6PrY1Obej18fMW2qqfHePXtB6rmVfYOdyATpTTvDczOJ4/s4608/DarleneS_RoadtoCal4.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg-byRVWVtjeGP6VfB6NHllwELfi-qOnE9VESNKF1iWU5Bts5erg1h17OjlWjLelo7xCBe3NzDo5y6Xu86fomiKHRS25k5Blas1iHf3K-okOeO7Osy5W4kqtd-Jjnd7XRctmZy_IRF5X6xtRY6PrY1Obej18fMW2qqfHePXtB6rmVfYOdyATpTTvDczOJ4/s320/DarleneS_RoadtoCal4.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Last year when <a href="https://hoffmancaliforniafabrics.net/">Hoffman California Fabrics</a> announced the fabrics for their annual design challenge, I knew right away I had to have them! They were an enticing selection of watery greens and blues, just begging to be sewn into something with a seaside theme. To top it all off, they were batiks; how could I possibly resist? </p><p>The prestigious Hoffman Challenge is an annual , long running event; you can read more about it at this <a href="https://hoffmancaliforniafabrics.net/challenge/">link. </a>This is the second time I have entered the challenge, the first being in 2015. <a href="https://sewkaren-lycreated.blogspot.com/2015/08/the-hoffman-challenge-yadanabon.html">My entry that time was</a> also juried in as a finalist, and travelled around North American for the duration of 2016. It was a wonderful experience to be part of this show, and I was excited to try it again. Here are the fabrics to be used for the 100 year anniversary challenge:</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMxQlX2IMiXZSpqa-GFWMrth8kWo4w6odhnUbOaA4WmmIyKQcSU20t_9Vrh0uYnupkqz9gLeihPeZlCi02QY9lL1TdJZrfzXCt8lPDvyBQUZBDJtaMSTt-TqNrbJOdN2953hnVdnPpSDVlPTkVKauscOhClDbJ0u3emnc05XZMXrwhrpVr04b60KJJ3s/s997/Capture_fabricsJPG.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="610" data-original-width="997" height="196" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrMxQlX2IMiXZSpqa-GFWMrth8kWo4w6odhnUbOaA4WmmIyKQcSU20t_9Vrh0uYnupkqz9gLeihPeZlCi02QY9lL1TdJZrfzXCt8lPDvyBQUZBDJtaMSTt-TqNrbJOdN2953hnVdnPpSDVlPTkVKauscOhClDbJ0u3emnc05XZMXrwhrpVr04b60KJJ3s/s320/Capture_fabricsJPG.JPG" width="320" /></a></div>My first hurdle - and this was no small one - was to source the fabrics from a quilt store in Canada. I am a strong believer in supporting local whenever possible. The collection was to arrive in shops at the beginning of April. I began my hunt shortly after Christmas, contacting shops first in Nova Scotia, then the Maritimes, and finally in all of Canada, to see who had it on order. Not having any luck, I broadened my search and contacted the Canadian distributor for Hoffman Fabrics, who supplied the name of a shop who had ordered them, but when contacted, the shop denied having any knowledge of such an order. Disappointing. This was now late April, and time was running short, so I finally gave up and purchased the fabrics online from The Fat Quarter Shop in the U.S., who put them in the mail immediately. No complaints about the service, and no issues at the border...which sometimes happens. I had already purchased the accompanying Aurifil thread collection, and I couldn't wait to match them to the fabrics.<div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AgxgAzsODo78a7ffFyZrZpZbabTD-GwrYl74TLWBdfLUluoFas-jN_e9immMu5DERq4AoMTlOVHHdAeInY_UUpUlQxMVaBHUz0E8nlemqgwf_J_0PEwdUbkPmgYz23MV4DJJzzOWk94ie8AZ6tshIJajEPWSDnuxAiv8v3coXMVl2HJdisIdEjOqpp8/s1749/20230508_133317.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1311" data-original-width="1749" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_AgxgAzsODo78a7ffFyZrZpZbabTD-GwrYl74TLWBdfLUluoFas-jN_e9immMu5DERq4AoMTlOVHHdAeInY_UUpUlQxMVaBHUz0E8nlemqgwf_J_0PEwdUbkPmgYz23MV4DJJzzOWk94ie8AZ6tshIJajEPWSDnuxAiv8v3coXMVl2HJdisIdEjOqpp8/s320/20230508_133317.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>While searching for fabrics, I had sketched a general blueprint on the computer of where I was headed.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbUsJ6mmXoqnj0rmqb7b1Db5d_uFzlAw4DdLQCYMAY__HPQZKOyKYVSVBu1YjQHsn3c0-pNEV-KjFpGMDKT-BMe0umAI0M_9MQTZ-rQ4pPGt8qqzaf-43C2CnIKZpbykfxn6WlIvGdQxTnSlUCZw6p3ccrqznsUNcbiuDETPdM3wbym6TiydXul55WS2k/s3210/20230216_102611.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3210" data-original-width="2408" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjbUsJ6mmXoqnj0rmqb7b1Db5d_uFzlAw4DdLQCYMAY__HPQZKOyKYVSVBu1YjQHsn3c0-pNEV-KjFpGMDKT-BMe0umAI0M_9MQTZ-rQ4pPGt8qqzaf-43C2CnIKZpbykfxn6WlIvGdQxTnSlUCZw6p3ccrqznsUNcbiuDETPdM3wbym6TiydXul55WS2k/s320/20230216_102611.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>I stitched a practice piece from similar colours to get the proportions of the little sail boats. Although my sketch had looked fine, I didn't feel the sailboats showed up well on the pale background, so I tried again. You'll also notice I changed the orientation of the boats.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLenj6CXg5ZWCuJzDEBEiCoAlPhr5FQztWjBiT1Ijh1foJU24CsvMEHm5TMUfiZBU0rZSf_rLZLPlGFfHwZe38U3PQmLbzX82Mh0obATkOJbFFhHH_K3Y_3snfXT9A927qwZp2TZxM7SS8NJSqQrc-N_WEjYgQ3LVtWsFrY_iunEmiHq2SPPinOpiEIxg/s1695/20230315_145447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1523" data-original-width="1695" height="288" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjLenj6CXg5ZWCuJzDEBEiCoAlPhr5FQztWjBiT1Ijh1foJU24CsvMEHm5TMUfiZBU0rZSf_rLZLPlGFfHwZe38U3PQmLbzX82Mh0obATkOJbFFhHH_K3Y_3snfXT9A927qwZp2TZxM7SS8NJSqQrc-N_WEjYgQ3LVtWsFrY_iunEmiHq2SPPinOpiEIxg/s320/20230315_145447.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div>This one suited my eye much better (but the sail boats are too large.)</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX3GqhFEV2BcwsuYi_jJJlY2bwZQLwfYRyVEM7bugl7SoX_It6mwWXPOd_JFCL3QuYwciyqU9oZSCSxM0hixVDB_dsg3iib25zHvGSftGxIlbj-6rB3UgHAcawR1c6fJuKDz_Z5gBh3q970eEIcln6TEpOeLWnMtC4BRWIZCm0m-TVK3_H-gpN3IX2IKg/s1592/20230401_105035.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1194" data-original-width="1592" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiX3GqhFEV2BcwsuYi_jJJlY2bwZQLwfYRyVEM7bugl7SoX_It6mwWXPOd_JFCL3QuYwciyqU9oZSCSxM0hixVDB_dsg3iib25zHvGSftGxIlbj-6rB3UgHAcawR1c6fJuKDz_Z5gBh3q970eEIcln6TEpOeLWnMtC4BRWIZCm0m-TVK3_H-gpN3IX2IKg/s320/20230401_105035.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">My plan was to free motion embroider whitecaps on the top of the waves, but I was unsure which weight of thread to use. Doing trial stitching with different weights on water soluble stabilizer was a great way to "audition" the whitecaps on the waves. </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSld_9_sgcqjDSnixlfeCxRsQr6KTT1tp-wjxkNcdciUyz6TR4W-6AMoxjU1QV87nHgvzvUGrv8gFzJL5U6zS-arAVmTpi4OP5IuUEWnOOTRrr2wiJNoK8BRpE3fTf99rhCcFNjZ2wNxnLfn3OENBhWRtCjoRAF6JzE7RKUDgaOVl2eHhpSwkab4OT2Bg/s2281/20230402_143942.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1711" data-original-width="2281" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSld_9_sgcqjDSnixlfeCxRsQr6KTT1tp-wjxkNcdciUyz6TR4W-6AMoxjU1QV87nHgvzvUGrv8gFzJL5U6zS-arAVmTpi4OP5IuUEWnOOTRrr2wiJNoK8BRpE3fTf99rhCcFNjZ2wNxnLfn3OENBhWRtCjoRAF6JzE7RKUDgaOVl2eHhpSwkab4OT2Bg/s320/20230402_143942.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I just laid the thread embroideries on top of the fabric, and decided 28 weight Aurifil thread gave the look I wanted. </div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOtVBlygOFGc1DmvbtwKsZ3AWoLHJqZfkWSosDD_g0OemPbYf0u6c4nUGqWhFrYC22eyL_AULnpbP9tKxE_A9DwOy5mSZTsCFvZdGQDp3uKVIiPzg-Pw6rAp9XCYOzZ2RL4f-aCm5Khhb_qhIYiFQ9eSuCtG9aBBzkmezMk3MBSpW21VXgyoMI97PwLVQ/s1834/20230402_155508_2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1347" data-original-width="1834" height="235" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOtVBlygOFGc1DmvbtwKsZ3AWoLHJqZfkWSosDD_g0OemPbYf0u6c4nUGqWhFrYC22eyL_AULnpbP9tKxE_A9DwOy5mSZTsCFvZdGQDp3uKVIiPzg-Pw6rAp9XCYOzZ2RL4f-aCm5Khhb_qhIYiFQ9eSuCtG9aBBzkmezMk3MBSpW21VXgyoMI97PwLVQ/s320/20230402_155508_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaWGFRTO-jp1OEB5wS5OqkXD6lo6XoIivEIjxGmc3cgpvzPiCTnxTKoSOAgnojgU6S0fexBtVzn5SM_Fucf6YdBDp7CFoWL1cfLYt91dLg6riDEMU9j7Utk-ywYTouS1oA68usi7ps88GcLnjb-tiXUg77-AvbGNEUDW-i8qJFfKzpPA3g71Go_vWooOQ/s1995/20230402_152504.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1497" data-original-width="1995" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaWGFRTO-jp1OEB5wS5OqkXD6lo6XoIivEIjxGmc3cgpvzPiCTnxTKoSOAgnojgU6S0fexBtVzn5SM_Fucf6YdBDp7CFoWL1cfLYt91dLg6riDEMU9j7Utk-ywYTouS1oA68usi7ps88GcLnjb-tiXUg77-AvbGNEUDW-i8qJFfKzpPA3g71Go_vWooOQ/s320/20230402_152504.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>With these many hours invested and my plan of action decided, it was now time to start the real thing. I began the process all over again with the challenge fabrics. The centre Mariner's Compass in this quilt is 10" across, so there are lots of tiny pieces to work with. Much patience was required, and many days ended in frustration, trying to get the points as sharp as possible.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2i0SVj12KlTRTvHGd9d-fYSZxaT-xZrslnL0SPemib39pbeOmcJiDh5fx3c754I8GX01KG65I8u_9D9NXaib8bpd5TE6Im1fWQlxmpmJ8-rjca2pMyIbMotBb9G-pljfE-ch4DDAw4BHZNHxKDgEOUvTgG2u2V90G_R2unfVJPoLp95G-V5Qo8deFghs/s1727/20230509_111344.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1295" data-original-width="1727" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2i0SVj12KlTRTvHGd9d-fYSZxaT-xZrslnL0SPemib39pbeOmcJiDh5fx3c754I8GX01KG65I8u_9D9NXaib8bpd5TE6Im1fWQlxmpmJ8-rjca2pMyIbMotBb9G-pljfE-ch4DDAw4BHZNHxKDgEOUvTgG2u2V90G_R2unfVJPoLp95G-V5Qo8deFghs/s320/20230509_111344.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The letters were a nightmare, both to cut out and to stitch. Leave it to me to choose a skinny, curly font.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGlyzqFUV1a7-5zrpFIXADpo9_fI5LnzKDqnASIZl7xxApbT8OtNJHWaDCXnXgepMOtXjPT-LfTe8GVu4asMmKNARqYE9UApOSys-w2Wbk33i8UmdP-Vs8_zhDEQl73lN6vCdej5BpARfW3roQfPW-Vj07CQBwBtwjZx6WypGeyzy3Q0yCk2HZNKN4s2w/s1928/20230602_104144.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1928" data-original-width="1446" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGlyzqFUV1a7-5zrpFIXADpo9_fI5LnzKDqnASIZl7xxApbT8OtNJHWaDCXnXgepMOtXjPT-LfTe8GVu4asMmKNARqYE9UApOSys-w2Wbk33i8UmdP-Vs8_zhDEQl73lN6vCdej5BpARfW3roQfPW-Vj07CQBwBtwjZx6WypGeyzy3Q0yCk2HZNKN4s2w/s320/20230602_104144.jpg" width="240" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The choice of batting was not a simple one; the finished quilt is small (36" across) so I didn't want anything thick to overwhelm, but it also needed to show the stitching, and hang perfectly straight. I ended up going with a single layer of Hobbs wool batting.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRS7q-p9pVBU0CxtKKPoMmX7y9oPOKpjJwwqBwoAzKu9e2KjN-3mPzcXShHs1XJPOy4TGqepbyHTT8mBbhE0f_4EbnS3MkzZV_ZkF9krzXc6AlPmiH0j0us5CtpCRjtzgLXESQ0Ut1pYEVFUk74hjZyIpqX0zAuComH1UGNWPqkszhFq3cpVbkmTRUts/s1725/20230618_162459.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1293" data-original-width="1725" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjaRS7q-p9pVBU0CxtKKPoMmX7y9oPOKpjJwwqBwoAzKu9e2KjN-3mPzcXShHs1XJPOy4TGqepbyHTT8mBbhE0f_4EbnS3MkzZV_ZkF9krzXc6AlPmiH0j0us5CtpCRjtzgLXESQ0Ut1pYEVFUk74hjZyIpqX0zAuComH1UGNWPqkszhFq3cpVbkmTRUts/s320/20230618_162459.jpg" width="320" /></a></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYzct5ZQ0zxsvEEjbTeowQovDPHE0Q5DpJBj25Iij_BCOZkaiyoA-CtFlrPBMnKNltKJpqCYvJ0pvNy8xjbV5mkiOfr0k5G-oTOcF7SNPtNk4m-p_XvmTBmuYsbXu7HqOtwBDsStIm4eKZsecAca0H7_oyzNrZmKtx_oeU9ZBAdQ19FC2ei5UYqSKd3vI/s2069/20230619_142748.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1552" data-original-width="2069" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiYzct5ZQ0zxsvEEjbTeowQovDPHE0Q5DpJBj25Iij_BCOZkaiyoA-CtFlrPBMnKNltKJpqCYvJ0pvNy8xjbV5mkiOfr0k5G-oTOcF7SNPtNk4m-p_XvmTBmuYsbXu7HqOtwBDsStIm4eKZsecAca0H7_oyzNrZmKtx_oeU9ZBAdQ19FC2ei5UYqSKd3vI/s320/20230619_142748.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Even though it's not a large quilt, it took hours of free motion stitching. My eyes ached from working all those tiny pebbles, but I do like how they look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><span style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1284" data-original-width="1712" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEig6DKHYEu9ikfMrUEnT_C4DCP88MjMITi3fSS_MDotDwZehCJkKbbJ9gd7fXZNGjoUO8VrHZyaU39GXYOZZtSlCSHRBtPPvwUQH-eUebQqSiPGRQdiEDpd5DVpGrpOz0QCJpo6r2-06_IdOO3RsYUStZi95dYCHMTHrW6AhmvlIG3IBRQ-VAUNdKbWgb4/s320/20230702_164030.jpg" width="320" /></span><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><br /></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfWF8gS7FB5r69CfTpYmfKZDsEvE3yAftZUwdoW9OV-e7-BMJLW6GkT30AAAk7DC-Wrm7N_eAhqC3V0vzmWhRyHStL6BhS7DAGYcf1tNH8Cb0lW0zo8HPzzJQZyWiQ6hWrUN7s6iihshDPmYVAFe_EcMPN8dN_ksCZk356QzU45VMXUCyG0jaQiFM-6ck/s423/Neary_KCU_thmb.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="282" data-original-width="423" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfWF8gS7FB5r69CfTpYmfKZDsEvE3yAftZUwdoW9OV-e7-BMJLW6GkT30AAAk7DC-Wrm7N_eAhqC3V0vzmWhRyHStL6BhS7DAGYcf1tNH8Cb0lW0zo8HPzzJQZyWiQ6hWrUN7s6iihshDPmYVAFe_EcMPN8dN_ksCZk356QzU45VMXUCyG0jaQiFM-6ck/s320/Neary_KCU_thmb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>My original plan was to take photos of the quilt at high tide by a wharf where ships were tied up. I've taken such shots in the past at Advocate Harbour, but the tide table was not in sync with best light and the deadline for submission was imminent. I ended up taking the shots at the lighthouse park in Five Islands, N.S. High tide was around 7 am so we were in place early.</div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnU1ZtdPGsy1lh-p3DulYrNBujE7HI9R64dAix7OyE5ZMYOOthwJdgew4YlmEuLsin65FOAcsz4PzN-X7aO6fsJr8rCjwJUwZ7a4fAFuv-aflGKqZyuYZ5IGVaCB17fxlu1qKiul_JX6CD_xB6if90vuopHG6JvPLYBHM8nqcrYFTWOCd5RzfVA3k5Rn8/s1786/20230813_083025.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1339" data-original-width="1786" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjnU1ZtdPGsy1lh-p3DulYrNBujE7HI9R64dAix7OyE5ZMYOOthwJdgew4YlmEuLsin65FOAcsz4PzN-X7aO6fsJr8rCjwJUwZ7a4fAFuv-aflGKqZyuYZ5IGVaCB17fxlu1qKiul_JX6CD_xB6if90vuopHG6JvPLYBHM8nqcrYFTWOCd5RzfVA3k5Rn8/s320/20230813_083025.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>You can read the warning sign for the high tides in the background.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1sS0y1-VcZnbSLcOSWImV9OrMKEZX1IUJmP5rP25KzkZa52HPNuDU7fvYQ989EQkqv1cig0K5oby8moagZNiHy_OOnvxyFtqd_BXadVIyYrUI8heCIbW2qCxgXMSQmQ8Rb83FXLta9KOUTmqd-HMozmiTGdkXPyylKfg8bBVFiD9n8yWjy0EllnW0YOc/s1673/20230813_083007.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1255" data-original-width="1673" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1sS0y1-VcZnbSLcOSWImV9OrMKEZX1IUJmP5rP25KzkZa52HPNuDU7fvYQ989EQkqv1cig0K5oby8moagZNiHy_OOnvxyFtqd_BXadVIyYrUI8heCIbW2qCxgXMSQmQ8Rb83FXLta9KOUTmqd-HMozmiTGdkXPyylKfg8bBVFiD9n8yWjy0EllnW0YOc/s320/20230813_083007.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>You will have to take my word for it because they don't show well...but there are actually three boats "floating" by in the water. If you look closely, you can see the white foam streams. :) If you are curious to know, the islands in the background, l-r, are Moose, Diamond, Long, Egg, and Pinnacle.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtEshAl0Dw3iOR6Q4y6M-XdFG3534zTY2tezau-1LuWWRPWMWWabqtV4Ujtg7njbtqGWQE7fQYv2kTHKg_JZI7HPgOG8buohMscFxNJaPQW2atI8D7DwuFdr56h5LQrwWzhphABtRwNHGmFupZbq-OxjdSSqLhp7xXezUI8kZ_f7zoDK45GeDiNAcUrs/s1589/20230813_082938.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1192" data-original-width="1589" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiUtEshAl0Dw3iOR6Q4y6M-XdFG3534zTY2tezau-1LuWWRPWMWWabqtV4Ujtg7njbtqGWQE7fQYv2kTHKg_JZI7HPgOG8buohMscFxNJaPQW2atI8D7DwuFdr56h5LQrwWzhphABtRwNHGmFupZbq-OxjdSSqLhp7xXezUI8kZ_f7zoDK45GeDiNAcUrs/s320/20230813_082938.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Artist Statement submitted with my quilt reads as follows:</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 14.0pt; line-height: 107%;"><i>Living on the Bay of Fundy in Nova Scotia, home of the
world’s highest tides, the title <span style="background: white; color: #202124;">aphorism</span> is well known. Even </i><span style="background: white; color: #202124;"><i>JFK knew it! The design is inspired by the watery blue batiks
of the challenge. The quilting is free hand, free motion (not marked) to
mimic the rise and fall of an uneven tide. Centre compass is 10-1/4”, quilt
perimeter is 129”.</i><o:p></o:p></span></span></p></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-h1QrqXXQEPY9HkowQePCHMcVDE2vLhnufADtTbCrjlVQJdnc8sKPHm4evgHZ7Y2BZRMAMz7AFKrEuG6nlZREHfgJZpwkkp0-5o6kDuThrK3B9ZP1l2WVePAUSKMEqsi9oLaQpE9djUwvg3dL2G57uJYfaenEBU2ZNnAKUs965G0l5lUqxgoXCi8XQg/s2599/photo_nobackground.png" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2599" data-original-width="2564" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjP-h1QrqXXQEPY9HkowQePCHMcVDE2vLhnufADtTbCrjlVQJdnc8sKPHm4evgHZ7Y2BZRMAMz7AFKrEuG6nlZREHfgJZpwkkp0-5o6kDuThrK3B9ZP1l2WVePAUSKMEqsi9oLaQpE9djUwvg3dL2G57uJYfaenEBU2ZNnAKUs965G0l5lUqxgoXCi8XQg/s320/photo_nobackground.png" width="316" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The Hoffman Challenge 100 Years Exhibit opened this past week at the Road to California Show in Ontario, CA. I am grateful to internet friend "Darlene Sewista" for taking and sharing these pictures from the show.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1oIY8flP66Ka0PfYHqDm08yzRv3Cb0rt28nSO0qvcBiOt9eGEPd1JPri6B8tX2KMwLiwzh6XvYxpnh03n_iFjwWkkGq5RL6OWM53IuFcljWB-d_qbgyIGm8bVtOY42qtMV-bxinWPoS301_fJHTjQqsGwaRMmdMJXYlhv-waOmMxtbK_pWKbPhoqxPA/s1600/DarleneS_RoadtoCal2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1oIY8flP66Ka0PfYHqDm08yzRv3Cb0rt28nSO0qvcBiOt9eGEPd1JPri6B8tX2KMwLiwzh6XvYxpnh03n_iFjwWkkGq5RL6OWM53IuFcljWB-d_qbgyIGm8bVtOY42qtMV-bxinWPoS301_fJHTjQqsGwaRMmdMJXYlhv-waOmMxtbK_pWKbPhoqxPA/s1600/DarleneS_RoadtoCal2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv9fVs7n9mjXRRlQ0AosGJze_UcX_u03KkedwBARgWwFPS7ULhIvbftYyuzf4pKw2hQ_RluI3dnwCGPV0IBg6cFJFk5aE8FmmIbuEkiYyB7cZ8EBgK2gzImtU7tdLwlQpcFiY-aI-0cctQWU_GbylDQalxtdA2tXsCb1EVW5DfkPnoCdU6MKLZhrxUUGk/s4608/DarleneS_RoadtoCal3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3456" data-original-width="4608" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjv9fVs7n9mjXRRlQ0AosGJze_UcX_u03KkedwBARgWwFPS7ULhIvbftYyuzf4pKw2hQ_RluI3dnwCGPV0IBg6cFJFk5aE8FmmIbuEkiYyB7cZ8EBgK2gzImtU7tdLwlQpcFiY-aI-0cctQWU_GbylDQalxtdA2tXsCb1EVW5DfkPnoCdU6MKLZhrxUUGk/s320/DarleneS_RoadtoCal3.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><img border="0" data-original-height="1200" data-original-width="1600" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgH1oIY8flP66Ka0PfYHqDm08yzRv3Cb0rt28nSO0qvcBiOt9eGEPd1JPri6B8tX2KMwLiwzh6XvYxpnh03n_iFjwWkkGq5RL6OWM53IuFcljWB-d_qbgyIGm8bVtOY42qtMV-bxinWPoS301_fJHTjQqsGwaRMmdMJXYlhv-waOmMxtbK_pWKbPhoqxPA/s320/DarleneS_RoadtoCal2.jpg" width="320" /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEDOsZpJjd_A-LINfDL1MKLoNGJozb9tflBELfyObuyu8sqr3YA_FCgEyp7NqGqNBnTm37DOeELPCJzhi6vCUVXB-igq2piA6dDnzN3Akg9f94BcuozXG-Kl6yNw53Uiw-a1A3uTlf9n_0xfNazg-FE-hEQc4-zWBMEx7oS0tZYT_tOEnwx818sJPHB04/s4608/DarleneS_RoadtoCal5.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4608" data-original-width="3456" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEDOsZpJjd_A-LINfDL1MKLoNGJozb9tflBELfyObuyu8sqr3YA_FCgEyp7NqGqNBnTm37DOeELPCJzhi6vCUVXB-igq2piA6dDnzN3Akg9f94BcuozXG-Kl6yNw53Uiw-a1A3uTlf9n_0xfNazg-FE-hEQc4-zWBMEx7oS0tZYT_tOEnwx818sJPHB04/s320/DarleneS_RoadtoCal5.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-86891220764671930112023-11-16T17:11:00.000-04:002023-11-16T17:11:34.961-04:00Toy Soldier Wall Hanging<p style="text-align: left;">As our good friends at Monty Python's Flying Circus used to say, "and now for something completely different!" I've had a series of life-sized wall hangings bopping around in my head for months now, and finally managed to birth the first one (s). These giant (6 ft. tall) toy soldiers add a fun, whimsical touch to our Christmas decorating. Simple to make for even a beginner quilter, the pattern has straight seams, rotary cut pieces, and fused appliqué features. These wall-hangings are intended for indoor use, protecting doorways, or standing guard beside the presents under your Christmas tree.</p><p style="text-align: left;"> I think these toy soldiers are so fun, and I can't wait to hang them this Christmas. As with most things simple, it took a lot of thinking and complicated maneuvering to make it so. It was important to design this big fellow in such a way that a full sized pattern wouldn't take 100 sheets taped together when printed. And it doesn't.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0BCh958H3f-zrsOHdczsPMTcWVbmRIv4LA6RohAXbeDroIQJcV7Pjy0tkW5niS31ePVjWiuRRXGidvUw8k5yG3ouc50MuiLS20CVK-YoTeGuSJFx3EURJza5cyGPN4cpKCXQGHLeJuRP0rgMnAMjLMPwv_zCSPp5W29jjRo_K2iZqxJnLlJtCWVEZ8F0/s434/ToySoldier.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="434" data-original-width="414" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0BCh958H3f-zrsOHdczsPMTcWVbmRIv4LA6RohAXbeDroIQJcV7Pjy0tkW5niS31ePVjWiuRRXGidvUw8k5yG3ouc50MuiLS20CVK-YoTeGuSJFx3EURJza5cyGPN4cpKCXQGHLeJuRP0rgMnAMjLMPwv_zCSPp5W29jjRo_K2iZqxJnLlJtCWVEZ8F0/s320/ToySoldier.jpg" width="305" /></a></div><div>With the words of Albert Einstein bouncing in my head, I made these fellows "as simple as possible, but no simpler." The pieces are rotary cut, and honestly, you can easily finish one of these fellows in a day. The blocks are appliqued before joining together so there is not a lot of fabric to deal with on the sewing machine bed. I used a blanket stich to outline the shapes, dipping into my stash of Aurifil threads to match them to the fabrics being used.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvgm7asvJ5utIIMhsZ49bwrCh822-mgoWUBdQXDOvSf2v5r8w9wqYymqVQgwvwRITuhxk_gLapHm_P7sU1hckSwrIhDbJ_xR-XEZAPWNiVXeyOMmOK_Cjnwy6M59EAE04uT24-MzZvGWUyWubgSuc8YKVtjLNYyGQkVMYjI01r-uKQ63S1zZiuMzhd-M/s640/cheeks_2.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivvgm7asvJ5utIIMhsZ49bwrCh822-mgoWUBdQXDOvSf2v5r8w9wqYymqVQgwvwRITuhxk_gLapHm_P7sU1hckSwrIhDbJ_xR-XEZAPWNiVXeyOMmOK_Cjnwy6M59EAE04uT24-MzZvGWUyWubgSuc8YKVtjLNYyGQkVMYjI01r-uKQ63S1zZiuMzhd-M/s320/cheeks_2.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiopPNbLgsSl6FA1-lhTxdeSIc8QDxjJIHKXiOFn-TldbkI8yxEJdVTq0MoBqAkNdt4CiNJ9xOGA5MRcvtTG5ydu6z2cGMkL8OloaPhgJ_ESXkaW5ARv6hP_c8WChLnktpgxTq-zbk-0JjNogi8rbqwL_wy5RsFmni_d6DfT7YoR2xH5VrzkVMOJBN07po/s1440/20231030_111801.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="665" data-original-width="1440" height="148" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiopPNbLgsSl6FA1-lhTxdeSIc8QDxjJIHKXiOFn-TldbkI8yxEJdVTq0MoBqAkNdt4CiNJ9xOGA5MRcvtTG5ydu6z2cGMkL8OloaPhgJ_ESXkaW5ARv6hP_c8WChLnktpgxTq-zbk-0JjNogi8rbqwL_wy5RsFmni_d6DfT7YoR2xH5VrzkVMOJBN07po/s320/20231030_111801.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmNQ_bdumZHGxnLzar0Ze0rZk3sGEC1qLloiD81kn5YYRMriGZm8aCMRcDIA3RHFsrHlTvUaso5wqyHeJhMOkMk5AVo0TuO_2UGNkACS5ipYrKHNKTltfO1xQA0VY7AiIb1Cxp8UUw_kHZim6pVGhjJc8c0HYRLwc9aNYK1TNREvAPCNSwOu9nNRxFZ7M/s1283/20231030_133042.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1283" data-original-width="593" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmNQ_bdumZHGxnLzar0Ze0rZk3sGEC1qLloiD81kn5YYRMriGZm8aCMRcDIA3RHFsrHlTvUaso5wqyHeJhMOkMk5AVo0TuO_2UGNkACS5ipYrKHNKTltfO1xQA0VY7AiIb1Cxp8UUw_kHZim6pVGhjJc8c0HYRLwc9aNYK1TNREvAPCNSwOu9nNRxFZ7M/s320/20231030_133042.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The quilting was kept to a minimum, The soldiers use "flex foam" batting to keep them standing straight and tall. The next bit of fun was finding a good spot to photograph these sentinels. Here they are keeping guard outside a bedroom .</div></div><p style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYABTcsYCC1fOERuR3qPoql_zUqKokV5hRZWl_fzkA75hVY2yoc6-l_uypHmuipquyV4KPS-3jKwuCa4WjNBSlKC6yyPrj14zqU6WmAGVMZJxYF-tyzQ07OEGmbxvhy_Wmz_EhCAokSUtfSXtDfaWLoowcj_tQNowPGA1b-hoaIgUAt6RVE-OdtvY2oCY/s743/20231115_131915.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="622" data-original-width="743" height="268" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYABTcsYCC1fOERuR3qPoql_zUqKokV5hRZWl_fzkA75hVY2yoc6-l_uypHmuipquyV4KPS-3jKwuCa4WjNBSlKC6yyPrj14zqU6WmAGVMZJxYF-tyzQ07OEGmbxvhy_Wmz_EhCAokSUtfSXtDfaWLoowcj_tQNowPGA1b-hoaIgUAt6RVE-OdtvY2oCY/s320/20231115_131915.jpg" width="320" /></a></p>I swear their eyes followed me whatever angle I chose!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4BN2Kcq6BAKn7zP_d0lK6ItSM77-uD8XgeLs7pKvCCs6-V0kGm29Ht9j8ZPZfiUCxsZizYo3nTVVqxQMDJGoBQDBatY-T_ivADOJ9g70noY0nOGP3gqjkyBvSnYjgmIloqpIXcQKm1KByhmizp-Fly87RAlK3_y3iPH6dEF4QXnk9NgpWZNQ79fnjXP0/s1647/20231115_132254.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1647" data-original-width="761" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi4BN2Kcq6BAKn7zP_d0lK6ItSM77-uD8XgeLs7pKvCCs6-V0kGm29Ht9j8ZPZfiUCxsZizYo3nTVVqxQMDJGoBQDBatY-T_ivADOJ9g70noY0nOGP3gqjkyBvSnYjgmIloqpIXcQKm1KByhmizp-Fly87RAlK3_y3iPH6dEF4QXnk9NgpWZNQ79fnjXP0/s320/20231115_132254.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxhsXtArmpRGUSYRfAxz4BC95zs1BcnJmTIrm97ps2TVzRIlrbwGKvRBjeEw4WIVmZqJL0lXwBJmVeeTEJrRKMdaR8JMTILhPsYRV4h8cDFw_EiHMBacA9QArFaVrYPkmlI74EBaw8lLXV1KE93gBOVOXlHTA1Kzx6_GZw2gbYoyL4iXWQLiYXGMjeDYQ/s1540/20231115_132312.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1540" data-original-width="711" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhxhsXtArmpRGUSYRfAxz4BC95zs1BcnJmTIrm97ps2TVzRIlrbwGKvRBjeEw4WIVmZqJL0lXwBJmVeeTEJrRKMdaR8JMTILhPsYRV4h8cDFw_EiHMBacA9QArFaVrYPkmlI74EBaw8lLXV1KE93gBOVOXlHTA1Kzx6_GZw2gbYoyL4iXWQLiYXGMjeDYQ/s320/20231115_132312.jpg" width="148" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOqc0ToPKWf9AJWZfufqpxdBCv3DXAUqIDvQZlqcwH3dxcfStUomSNsvY_L1b2qUMMcepvBAkwSyXeYq4jVDZYKrxTJT5poubstjFwUFC14ytW5m-eHsHJzSjZ6-qVKVJ3ukQixgWp8aa9bO_McuwDtViHA8krR_cjSnghC4wuSzoEBm80HeWVDU9cHno/s676/20231115_1318452-2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="676" data-original-width="536" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOqc0ToPKWf9AJWZfufqpxdBCv3DXAUqIDvQZlqcwH3dxcfStUomSNsvY_L1b2qUMMcepvBAkwSyXeYq4jVDZYKrxTJT5poubstjFwUFC14ytW5m-eHsHJzSjZ6-qVKVJ3ukQixgWp8aa9bO_McuwDtViHA8krR_cjSnghC4wuSzoEBm80HeWVDU9cHno/s320/20231115_1318452-2.jpg" width="254" /></a></div>One soldier alone decorates a door nicely.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizcxXtKVYd6XB9rLGne846UNp8yVnQta6QK24Sh8gYLBiGs3h7NaziijC7MK1V0617rQ3tpUJstdD0NSgN9YgV64SnPDyph6g9PPpiQ9hn0GpA_3H_YNU7A5lqpDGCgpR78dz9F6MTVCPqVe4dJKOsD0hejijCPvze-CO1E1oSo9geLBBJgMg9hmXF5o/s682/on%20the%20door.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="672" data-original-width="682" height="315" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiizcxXtKVYd6XB9rLGne846UNp8yVnQta6QK24Sh8gYLBiGs3h7NaziijC7MK1V0617rQ3tpUJstdD0NSgN9YgV64SnPDyph6g9PPpiQ9hn0GpA_3H_YNU7A5lqpDGCgpR78dz9F6MTVCPqVe4dJKOsD0hejijCPvze-CO1E1oSo9geLBBJgMg9hmXF5o/s320/on%20the%20door.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4QaXorvE9hXdEviX5FxXgoeJvQI1c3pjpSMrMH8tn7pZ9qYdl3HugIJ6TAtA1vZRRIsOwgkCzfu7__Iuq0DMbR0JbRTtYAOUU71pvC07yK4ppwVygfSRIhMxXcWZPUFleIKXGx05k5zCxkuGvUAmrpQ8RhMZRHf8twqWl7BkL0BO-EhwHHQzsbGBbtuc/s1183/soldier_alone2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1183" data-original-width="329" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh4QaXorvE9hXdEviX5FxXgoeJvQI1c3pjpSMrMH8tn7pZ9qYdl3HugIJ6TAtA1vZRRIsOwgkCzfu7__Iuq0DMbR0JbRTtYAOUU71pvC07yK4ppwVygfSRIhMxXcWZPUFleIKXGx05k5zCxkuGvUAmrpQ8RhMZRHf8twqWl7BkL0BO-EhwHHQzsbGBbtuc/s320/soldier_alone2.jpg" width="89" /></a></div>I took them outside to dress up the front door, but they will not spend the season here as they were made of quilting cottons. A weatherproof fabric intended for outside would solve that issue. The pattern is available in both <a href="https://karenneary.ca/patterns.htm">print </a> or <a href="https://payhip.com/b/OksUE">download </a> versions, or ask your local quilt shop to order then in.<br /><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3njmVQDCDQRoQgoAa_YGzaoeTTs2hnTirxODM23Rrk1fms0Fs7WFxE57Ghd3b1GaKpB-uemHLPammqpPgfx1xuvu57VYZ0SL5Ef-_8wa3XDVUkn1qpVpweTYWqlUrC5SOC-eN9dwrL-mpGwP3ysFV4WcbUAwzmF-fFEZouQD9bJYGbrNUe5df1S-Ync/s1048/snowflakest_3_8045276173.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1048" data-original-width="1000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEil3njmVQDCDQRoQgoAa_YGzaoeTTs2hnTirxODM23Rrk1fms0Fs7WFxE57Ghd3b1GaKpB-uemHLPammqpPgfx1xuvu57VYZ0SL5Ef-_8wa3XDVUkn1qpVpweTYWqlUrC5SOC-eN9dwrL-mpGwP3ysFV4WcbUAwzmF-fFEZouQD9bJYGbrNUe5df1S-Ync/s320/snowflakest_3_8045276173.jpg" width="305" /></a></div>When our tree goes up. these fellows will be standing on guard to make sure a certain little kitty cat does not go climbing...<div>Next up: The Magi! <br /><p style="text-align: center;"><br /></p></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-77913524519779024372023-04-29T10:21:00.002-03:002023-05-25T10:42:36.822-03:00Cut Glass Pickle Dish Workshop<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Have you ever wanted to make a pickle dish? Not the kind that holds gherkins and olives at your festive table, but one from fabric, whose points and bevels sparkle like cut glass.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ujfaMxLnsOL3Q5u55CjD8WaKXiOAJtzUmkmTxKOCMV5PcHPtCfupKJAMTVyN9Qn1A3vDORNSlqKCYHCm7oc22pDVwaZ6iN8oAGeor2etZ94geK1mkphVciWvUqpIYLBRbkGudbdx16l9e6OgeCeLRfmZL-w0roLOEZmMJAc23An2gqkGK2vdhSJD/s714/KNeary_142159_reduced.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="714" data-original-width="643" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2ujfaMxLnsOL3Q5u55CjD8WaKXiOAJtzUmkmTxKOCMV5PcHPtCfupKJAMTVyN9Qn1A3vDORNSlqKCYHCm7oc22pDVwaZ6iN8oAGeor2etZ94geK1mkphVciWvUqpIYLBRbkGudbdx16l9e6OgeCeLRfmZL-w0roLOEZmMJAc23An2gqkGK2vdhSJD/s320/KNeary_142159_reduced.jpg" width="288" /></a></div>As part of this year's Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival, I will be teaching a full day workshop on the red and white runner pictured. This table runner pattern is a perfect introduction to conquering a much-loved quilt block. We will use both freezer paper piecing, as well as traditional piecing, to make this generously sized (26" x 38") runner. <table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGH1aM6Je8z_M3CyWvMxgZDCYXf6_htj0n52a9EWtgH-EN9OVhcWohYIFeeSiTx5KD2bxghwK5JTgOQmeAdr4HeZgZWRt1Pm3Exv9SLWqCYtCd1UN1sUNylRkx2tB7ElyH_xz-H4RQ30-5aWloU7SDcnAyJm1at6fm6rOHP4FpoaQ-MRHd58VR2AXi/s567/Cut%20Glass%20Pickle%20Dish_JerryKiev_lowresjpg.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="567" data-original-width="389" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGH1aM6Je8z_M3CyWvMxgZDCYXf6_htj0n52a9EWtgH-EN9OVhcWohYIFeeSiTx5KD2bxghwK5JTgOQmeAdr4HeZgZWRt1Pm3Exv9SLWqCYtCd1UN1sUNylRkx2tB7ElyH_xz-H4RQ30-5aWloU7SDcnAyJm1at6fm6rOHP4FpoaQ-MRHd58VR2AXi/s320/Cut%20Glass%20Pickle%20Dish_JerryKiev_lowresjpg.jpg" width="220" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Photo by Jerry Khiev of Island Batik</td></tr></tbody></table><div><div><br /></div><div>Part of the fun of designing is trying out different layouts for the blocks, and I've worked out two smaller versions of the runner which will use the same method and masters as the original. You are welcome to choose these layouts for your class project. </div><div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio5V6SEsgouAQqLk5f_o6WjsuvXKtrHNoxqH1zcst29QiEi8SufaG9a5P_uuBTogjDMW_HD3lGgDMXTriT0-19rD2Vo3cbhgGUm_L2tdbWbBjGNca8oWLYqDmwLr2wc1yhwVY994PUFjFfmyXt01FgWi7Crr2toVvvYFNi2YAH1LqH-0fNwDbdMK0J/s1923/20230429_091500_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1923" data-original-width="1443" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio5V6SEsgouAQqLk5f_o6WjsuvXKtrHNoxqH1zcst29QiEi8SufaG9a5P_uuBTogjDMW_HD3lGgDMXTriT0-19rD2Vo3cbhgGUm_L2tdbWbBjGNca8oWLYqDmwLr2wc1yhwVY994PUFjFfmyXt01FgWi7Crr2toVvvYFNi2YAH1LqH-0fNwDbdMK0J/s320/20230429_091500_2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTV557jhXbsbNbkKB5vEWrHhOyxa3Q28hoH4WQeaLri6fIhtpg8OioBf6ugechu9iSPD2jtGYxg7_EOhyYRCjNydsblaQeySJZE3DzTpMf9tN4GEI6olfIoT0lvAwYyMTe7Y8CEYegaltlkDKBvsY_gQFAFr87fRppXkRWjqAlHcp56alsNj4S564/s2148/purple_pickle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1152" data-original-width="2148" height="172" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjhTV557jhXbsbNbkKB5vEWrHhOyxa3Q28hoH4WQeaLri6fIhtpg8OioBf6ugechu9iSPD2jtGYxg7_EOhyYRCjNydsblaQeySJZE3DzTpMf9tN4GEI6olfIoT0lvAwYyMTe7Y8CEYegaltlkDKBvsY_gQFAFr87fRppXkRWjqAlHcp56alsNj4S564/s320/purple_pickle.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This is not a beginner class, but you do not need advanced skills either. If you have a bit of experience with piecing, and a consistent 1/4" seam allowance you are good to go. As always, the design looks more complicated than it really is, but during class we will break it down into easy to manage steps so you can master the technique. The class project is for a runner, but you can certainly
continue on to make a full sized quilt if you feel inspired. </div><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 14pt;"><o:p></o:p></span></p><div>The workshop will be held Friday, October 13 in Amherst, Nova Scotia, and will run a full day. Cost of the workshop is $85. which includes tax, pattern, and all the printed foundations you will need to complete the project. Classes fill quickly, so please <a href="mailto:sewkaren@eastlink.ca" target="_blank">email me right away</a> to register if you would like to join us. </div></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-80425658232140465742023-04-21T10:22:00.000-03:002023-04-21T10:22:03.755-03:00Aurifil Thread Labs<p> </p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCSlGmeccV9zWUpbS-VSxRZks96J0xF1HNGvlVFc0Pqqns0_AgfQpAg16p-xlPmDoKCqbrsA_AVAEFoARdHke4W5ROtoWkL6-R0PpPdirD9eTy8MxjdB15MPQIQLDOacn0W1HoZgxku4VMu27C5gJwvAc1rZBfZaVO7MM_lLd31tRq4cayWYvT8-a/s1000/ThreadLabs-Lab1.1_small1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="background-color: white; font-size: 11pt; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="819" data-original-width="1000" height="262" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfCSlGmeccV9zWUpbS-VSxRZks96J0xF1HNGvlVFc0Pqqns0_AgfQpAg16p-xlPmDoKCqbrsA_AVAEFoARdHke4W5ROtoWkL6-R0PpPdirD9eTy8MxjdB15MPQIQLDOacn0W1HoZgxku4VMu27C5gJwvAc1rZBfZaVO7MM_lLd31tRq4cayWYvT8-a/s320/ThreadLabs-Lab1.1_small1.jpg" width="320" /></a></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11.0pt;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="background: white; color: #050505; font-size: 11pt; text-align: left;">Introducing
Thread Labs, Aurifil’s 2023 subscription series curated in celebration of Aurifil’s
40th Anniversary. Thread Labs is a six part series that tells the story of
Aurifil– from the history and unique production process to an in-depth
education on their revered threads. It was developed as a no-fuss program in
reaction to the increased consumer demand for education. From July through
December, subscribers will gain the necessary tools to more confidently create
with a variety of thread weights and techniques. You will finish the year
inspired, armed with new skills and a wealth of knowledge.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> Topics
covered will be Thread Fundamentals, Big Stitch Quilting, Foundation Paper
Piecing, Machine Quilting, Machine Appliqué, Cross Stitch, Needle Turn
Appliqué, and Embroidery.</span><span style="text-align: left;"> </span><span style="text-align: left;">The threads
included will be the full range of weights and fibre content available from
Aurifil.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"></div><p></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">This monthly education subscription
program runs from July to December 2023. If you were a member of the
Colour Builder program, it will operate in a similar manner. Over the course of
the six months, you will receive and learn how to use all Aurifil thread
weights and will also learn some techniques from Aurifil designers. Each box
will include a thread assortment and instructions including a QR code which can
be scanned to gain access to the educational materials and projects.
Subscription cost is $125.00/month, billed monthly when the threads are ready
to ship. </span><b style="font-size: 11pt;">100% of the cost is for product
included in the box</b><span style="font-size: 11pt;">; the education portion of the box is complimentary and
can only be accessed by purchasing the boxes. Your enrollment in the
program must be confirmed by May 10, 2023, and you will receive your first box
in July. Please <a href="mailto:sewkaren@eastlink.ca" target="_blank">email to sign up.</a></span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">As many of you know, I am not
just a retailer for Aurifil, I am also a dedicated user, and have years of personal
experience with all of these threads.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">I will be working through the program with you, and am </span><i style="font-size: 11pt;"><b>always</b></i><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> available to answer any
questions you may have, via phone or email.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size: 11pt;">We are happy to ship across
Canada, however there will be a small charge for shipping.</span><span style="font-size: 11pt;"> </span><span style="font-size: 11pt;">The amount will be determined shortly when I receive
the weight and dimensions of the boxes, but just know that it will be a
subsidized rate, and as fair as it can be for both of us. As always, you can
add any extra threads to each order with no additional shipping cost– it will
be a flat rate regardless of what is shipped.</span></p><p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">Deadline for registration is </span><b style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">May 10/23 and orders need to be in then</b><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif; font-size: 11pt;">, so if you are interested,
kindly let me know before then so you don’t miss out. I am really looking
forward to learning more tips and techniques to take my thread journey to new
heights! Email me sewkaren at eastlink.ca</span></p><p><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman",serif; font-size: 11.0pt; mso-ansi-language: EN-CA; mso-bidi-language: AR-SA; mso-fareast-font-family: Calibri; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA; mso-fareast-theme-font: minor-latin;">
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Hope to see you back here soon! :) ~Karen</p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-33378111828251144762022-11-22T09:50:00.000-04:002022-11-22T09:50:10.927-04:00Poinsettia Stitchery Kits<p>With snow on the ground and the neighbourhood decorations going up, it's starting to feel like it's time we get serious with our gift lists. If you are like me, you want to include something hand made... or hand-makeable. These small stitcheries work up very quickly, by hand or machine. (Mine are all done on the sewing machine).</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgFtVM8BVsqhaZmTanD5-eAYHQhjKBs-AYtgSR43uGdxPvyFW5QKoAXuNq0-BIBQ6zF9JG7CYyCDS-3kdervXyddwzqSOzCfWJRX54eS_6J2xH6t0ndJ2oPLjyTP2bo13c4yy9k_t4PJmbuphCtXXq5FvjZvtJcM1hrtsCe13jyYxD8hMu8tQEe3Z/s3050/poinsettia_snowedge2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3050" data-original-width="2858" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgLgFtVM8BVsqhaZmTanD5-eAYHQhjKBs-AYtgSR43uGdxPvyFW5QKoAXuNq0-BIBQ6zF9JG7CYyCDS-3kdervXyddwzqSOzCfWJRX54eS_6J2xH6t0ndJ2oPLjyTP2bo13c4yy9k_t4PJmbuphCtXXq5FvjZvtJcM1hrtsCe13jyYxD8hMu8tQEe3Z/s320/poinsettia_snowedge2.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>A simple poinsettia shape is outline stitched in 12 weight Aurifil thread. You trace the design onto your fabric and layer with batting and backing as you would a quilt. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj60AQDula6vkjnNyiOTif_iFe4xbm3FD5RBsVocFmb1_1GWQ3EquFxhNmGsP-zJm_ykaXRHF_XCQOlvG2CeiJdDm4F03o4V_0U1HxRIYlW9P7kT_FbpcZIUH0y3HrAFhbp-wdZJZ2wFmW3I1Kv0TPI-euWkpL3Xt3LN92T4wbzBKHcqpUVNJQe1fJu/s4032/20191109_133047.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj60AQDula6vkjnNyiOTif_iFe4xbm3FD5RBsVocFmb1_1GWQ3EquFxhNmGsP-zJm_ykaXRHF_XCQOlvG2CeiJdDm4F03o4V_0U1HxRIYlW9P7kT_FbpcZIUH0y3HrAFhbp-wdZJZ2wFmW3I1Kv0TPI-euWkpL3Xt3LN92T4wbzBKHcqpUVNJQe1fJu/s320/20191109_133047.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p>Set your regular sewing machine up as for free motion quilting, and use either 40 or 50 weight thread in your bobbin. For the needle, choose a size 100/16 TOPSTITCH needle, and thread your machine with the 12 weight thread. It's always good to do a tension test before beginning; you may need to lower your top tension just a smidge to accommodate the thicker thread. Then just colour on the lines with your thread. It's that simple!</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEingyp12Vd_ddUUv7aQdorh2o2p4vPOdQeDJDjvAfXlPLiYh9apsLvCUeuvAaZ56kYyWnfeUlYqaxbPKIoAAkE51YNTXAuubEDgHb_jKd4LrwhxmoZFOMxBTZuq4L_4g4iH8eW9vluqmO-HKK5qTCGTKTbcU9dxJbY6lcoZSmGi3JrZU0nzvN8oSMaR/s1524/20221119_113907.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1143" data-original-width="1524" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEingyp12Vd_ddUUv7aQdorh2o2p4vPOdQeDJDjvAfXlPLiYh9apsLvCUeuvAaZ56kYyWnfeUlYqaxbPKIoAAkE51YNTXAuubEDgHb_jKd4LrwhxmoZFOMxBTZuq4L_4g4iH8eW9vluqmO-HKK5qTCGTKTbcU9dxJbY6lcoZSmGi3JrZU0nzvN8oSMaR/s320/20221119_113907.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>This piece uses 3 colours of 12 weight - yellow, red, and green. The background stitching is done with regular 50 weight thread.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYXoM_z3lQ7LFFC3vBgsVNasBot0rnqF3O8Nf-G9DiZHl8-p2Zd58mxu-babwKaAQiP0aNblKD1w4BejhnMiofN3f8wq8N3PTQkniKaFZ9ZGQGLa2q1gpkJhFUyITLCxGhRCCZgCNjIww7LMIRfGGewG36mrLXcow9XH6SkFszCezFtc1jszzO_n3P/s1717/20221119_114446.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1288" data-original-width="1717" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYXoM_z3lQ7LFFC3vBgsVNasBot0rnqF3O8Nf-G9DiZHl8-p2Zd58mxu-babwKaAQiP0aNblKD1w4BejhnMiofN3f8wq8N3PTQkniKaFZ9ZGQGLa2q1gpkJhFUyITLCxGhRCCZgCNjIww7LMIRfGGewG36mrLXcow9XH6SkFszCezFtc1jszzO_n3P/s320/20221119_114446.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I've made many of these, some for small candle mats and wall hangings, and some became cushions for Christmas décor. This would look lovely as well stitched on a Christmas stocking. Use your imagination!<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVx75KSgFqDA1pv_vNr7PhzZ21__8z7oVuwZ5tkgIkAVJpM46HM9190nIGTcOAs5J7tlfyaH-JWaNa0YwcgWsm1LPwBXHg_krvDqfmQspaJa01272h_U6i9H6gdHaeTQhRdCFYpg3su6xMRX2ktNwT_niyl25Gv4OOCA0HGDpUXgktyVXRct8S8Fm5/s4000/KNeary_3.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4000" data-original-width="2999" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjVx75KSgFqDA1pv_vNr7PhzZ21__8z7oVuwZ5tkgIkAVJpM46HM9190nIGTcOAs5J7tlfyaH-JWaNa0YwcgWsm1LPwBXHg_krvDqfmQspaJa01272h_U6i9H6gdHaeTQhRdCFYpg3su6xMRX2ktNwT_niyl25Gv4OOCA0HGDpUXgktyVXRct8S8Fm5/s320/KNeary_3.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhEl2aBGW6ZocENuYmx8rhZb__adavRaMOjG305SVxvO9Fy62OBAnK9fKPsM-NjBMwxW_VcF2SMe5GM3Ml5lyAesFr7H1QCdWsoc17Zs0Bt-ABC9dW4SPbdHiHxyDCfKWIDaTZvBdme20m3m6zM6z31BxGECuX4xHUgmoqlK3SexZgn_z1fhuHd7bnP/s1729/20221121_131812.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I am happy to share the pattern, which I am including free of charge in a small kit which includes the three spools of thread and one size 16 needle, packaged in a Christmas box ready for gifting.</span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsKD_mIhOuYUV0ClD9hKkM3TZSxzYthP_b5r5kM_KcbhqkUjlprbWHA42_XmLuIia_l2zOWb34bVPyiXv65L3oqZ8hQakssq7MUEaecpqMXs2N02Ox2LNsonwkWTIQIsnXkil9A0baoH2qBcjswx97QjEK7wvEiIwLGQohbsBccRdKcxgRC_A6vCf/s4032/KNeary_Poinsettia2.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXsKD_mIhOuYUV0ClD9hKkM3TZSxzYthP_b5r5kM_KcbhqkUjlprbWHA42_XmLuIia_l2zOWb34bVPyiXv65L3oqZ8hQakssq7MUEaecpqMXs2N02Ox2LNsonwkWTIQIsnXkil9A0baoH2qBcjswx97QjEK7wvEiIwLGQohbsBccRdKcxgRC_A6vCf/s320/KNeary_Poinsettia2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIAq_cuOIgrc0ZgzJ5pcWVL8StD2tuR9-WsAXxNyvEKxo6coqW9Ce31vJW6EhmeSYZcIY4QPFEHCgkWHm700YHqyi2vA30eNJdyV7EA3cL7TukuTIVMaRQlQbzmRCM4gve9AInHqn7TPPtnqwCQ2rb--7-QVKbcBPUyjZddNMHs3Q1AnXXPsGZXVM7/s4032/KNeary_Poinsettia1.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIAq_cuOIgrc0ZgzJ5pcWVL8StD2tuR9-WsAXxNyvEKxo6coqW9Ce31vJW6EhmeSYZcIY4QPFEHCgkWHm700YHqyi2vA30eNJdyV7EA3cL7TukuTIVMaRQlQbzmRCM4gve9AInHqn7TPPtnqwCQ2rb--7-QVKbcBPUyjZddNMHs3Q1AnXXPsGZXVM7/s320/KNeary_Poinsettia1.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>You can find the kits on my website, <a href="https://sew-karen-ly-created.square.site/product/poinsettia-stitchery-kit/480?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=3" target="_blank">at this link.</a> <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJCY8KtBkfjLHtmjOYjSbsIg5XFuSYIkQ33hX-fV7SaMBPQnmGJacUCJ5ukqJ94TeMv5sTX3PplGBG6S6cXhfu8Yqot7ou2DkZklZCfWrz-EGQW_M-yS0olxk1S7DfsCdeFoD1YyOebuMEGM8sAH2bMP3VEUYNQ-DZ8cUzngmWrQMHHS26FteRhpy1/s1777/20221121_141653.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1400" data-original-width="1777" height="252" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJCY8KtBkfjLHtmjOYjSbsIg5XFuSYIkQ33hX-fV7SaMBPQnmGJacUCJ5ukqJ94TeMv5sTX3PplGBG6S6cXhfu8Yqot7ou2DkZklZCfWrz-EGQW_M-yS0olxk1S7DfsCdeFoD1YyOebuMEGM8sAH2bMP3VEUYNQ-DZ8cUzngmWrQMHHS26FteRhpy1/s320/20221121_141653.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-28992887109653400332022-09-29T13:05:00.000-03:002022-09-29T13:05:16.457-03:00Quilter's World: Poinsettia Centrepiece<p> Sometimes life circles back on itself...</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjb0ONFD27CY8TnYKvv6DM-eXpdqUItOK5lD-f8IUglx9tOG1b3Rp6NJ4EzdEHp_ZFvsUtV9IcNi0srfK1wO2X6zQeqImBblBSubRgoXcDei_A33q7vfNkHHqPqwmoMySPQipwWsrPkULwhlX5xEICcjhW62FvgD5Tm1fzTReLOJsoxH-IUusaYoo/s1855/Inkedmagazine.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1855" data-original-width="1429" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgYjb0ONFD27CY8TnYKvv6DM-eXpdqUItOK5lD-f8IUglx9tOG1b3Rp6NJ4EzdEHp_ZFvsUtV9IcNi0srfK1wO2X6zQeqImBblBSubRgoXcDei_A33q7vfNkHHqPqwmoMySPQipwWsrPkULwhlX5xEICcjhW62FvgD5Tm1fzTReLOJsoxH-IUusaYoo/s320/Inkedmagazine.jpg" width="247" /></a></div><p>When I started designing quilts professionally, my first submission (back in...cough...1989) was to <b><i>Quick & Easy Quilting</i></b> magazine. The pattern was for a set of placemats using Seminole piecing. Then editor Sandra Hatch accepted the design for publication and contacted me again to ask would I be interested in doing a regular column on that technique? Writing that column (pre-internet, and on my typewriter with hand-drawn piecing diagrams) spanned the next 12 years, and was a wonderful, wonderful learning experience. Eventually, three sister publications merged into a new and revised format, called<a href="http://quiltersworld.com" target="_blank"> <b><i>Quilter's World.</i></b> </a>One of my designs appeared in the very first issue of <b><i>Quilter's World</i></b>, and made the cover for the second issue of the magazine, in Feb 2003. </p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCW02_FCNTkWnKS46U7WSHVVu62-EMvLsw5w25tKUOA7-Y-0HE9Ou3HTQHrIu-LQ9gkElddAn1vJt9orie2CZIyq5kzs5ofnHAnMdFmIorkV33tMg5iTW6BhLN4-BgNk0RddywMK27VLzZPnOOSmm86WcZdO7OrH6mKu6Nq9sw_db5hhSVdd_C36f8/s3228/Quilters_World.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3228" data-original-width="2577" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgCW02_FCNTkWnKS46U7WSHVVu62-EMvLsw5w25tKUOA7-Y-0HE9Ou3HTQHrIu-LQ9gkElddAn1vJt9orie2CZIyq5kzs5ofnHAnMdFmIorkV33tMg5iTW6BhLN4-BgNk0RddywMK27VLzZPnOOSmm86WcZdO7OrH6mKu6Nq9sw_db5hhSVdd_C36f8/s320/Quilters_World.jpg" width="255" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGnVLJaFsQ1zyFm5wEud_iakn2R52kPLuBpuwNXzTygjXycnwdH7CkfLrLhG3FD_TZHMy0gp9oRrDnF39WjTw4aeE9MqlaXVvMMekRSpEadAqzol2BfMi5UlywUXybw1_DdpevVG1uJonCob8raISBPskQOtEPBzHdNu1JPKGqnDnZNpirqWEOeUn/s1768/Karen_QW.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1768" data-original-width="1144" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvGnVLJaFsQ1zyFm5wEud_iakn2R52kPLuBpuwNXzTygjXycnwdH7CkfLrLhG3FD_TZHMy0gp9oRrDnF39WjTw4aeE9MqlaXVvMMekRSpEadAqzol2BfMi5UlywUXybw1_DdpevVG1uJonCob8raISBPskQOtEPBzHdNu1JPKGqnDnZNpirqWEOeUn/s320/Karen_QW.jpg" width="207" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">I went on to design for Quilter's World for a couple of years</span><span style="text-align: left;"> (issues shown below) ...leaving only to work on my first book. And then my second. And so on, and so on. </span></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZI5gh4p6manm3iJlcjavZp5aTZUMluI2Sn_de03VDwfrq5dQrJxnq0QT18vkLbIBJHsADa4D96Gh_WuarFXEXbXzkRPqIu1wmU6_CreJNwknecEh6EbhVrBBhrUVvHtwEdUHNSiFItDMX54CtsISTLi68DIvHvWgDE0bwrV4MH_6dp3doGPQuqwMe/s1877/20220825_141036.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1877" data-original-width="1547" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZI5gh4p6manm3iJlcjavZp5aTZUMluI2Sn_de03VDwfrq5dQrJxnq0QT18vkLbIBJHsADa4D96Gh_WuarFXEXbXzkRPqIu1wmU6_CreJNwknecEh6EbhVrBBhrUVvHtwEdUHNSiFItDMX54CtsISTLi68DIvHvWgDE0bwrV4MH_6dp3doGPQuqwMe/s320/20220825_141036.jpg" width="264" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Over Christmas last year, deciding that some of my Christmas linens needed updating, I sketched out a design for a somewhat modern table centrepiece. It may not be a traditional representation of a poinsettia, but to my eye it's like looking down into the centre of one, with red leaves and a touch of green swirling around.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPssx8nBTAKOivh-dzsJbgVaHyvYPxAfcbICygB_Avjma4tShrSrTGo3ndYGNJa7xqum2xp5CcGe-cyCXfhlcINA3EVKHAaOy1z398ujDt8xFdA4CW2y56d9gTsHYwEpvTCoA1Awq9YPhG5z6nuDIS9r-FBveKadmutGG0gUzlo0DtV-kAHEYq-8c/s3499/KNeary_6205.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3170" data-original-width="3499" height="290" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmPssx8nBTAKOivh-dzsJbgVaHyvYPxAfcbICygB_Avjma4tShrSrTGo3ndYGNJa7xqum2xp5CcGe-cyCXfhlcINA3EVKHAaOy1z398ujDt8xFdA4CW2y56d9gTsHYwEpvTCoA1Awq9YPhG5z6nuDIS9r-FBveKadmutGG0gUzlo0DtV-kAHEYq-8c/s320/KNeary_6205.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I knew those reds needed to be vibrant <a href="http://islandbatik.com">Island Batik</a>, and they graciously sent me lots of these beauties to work with. Thank you, Island Batik. <span style="color: red;">♥♥♥ </span>These are all from their Basics and Foundations, which are always available. <div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7XKhUTLnqzUua-L6c9A7yTVGkjDv4RIE0N4kOHbTBlkvMj8B2H2Ppj5EhkO0QrQXBJojZ5EnfA5wuETalqf6yAbZREjD8z2iRncxoMO38kM90xgh3dGeu2AHcqZvD4EstpZ8FIEoLjwV8PHJeo3NLH_opKiNbqd2EJk1PD6sHpXN0f0pAvLMOo3f/s1550/20220322_143019.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1163" data-original-width="1550" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr7XKhUTLnqzUua-L6c9A7yTVGkjDv4RIE0N4kOHbTBlkvMj8B2H2Ppj5EhkO0QrQXBJojZ5EnfA5wuETalqf6yAbZREjD8z2iRncxoMO38kM90xgh3dGeu2AHcqZvD4EstpZ8FIEoLjwV8PHJeo3NLH_opKiNbqd2EJk1PD6sHpXN0f0pAvLMOo3f/s320/20220322_143019.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">With foundation piecing, it went together quickly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOEWX-BBcH7E7HJKjvWW40V2KV5nPTPUsmWGXoKd21JEcVf0Me2oQx_pa2yAMhHtBSmiQ7wRU2fghEYfnS-FoGn3vcFgc2XmzfUGcfJ6WT0dYLODVUn9WHPrFzXwsu-L3LQGSNVc9BZb8dn0-Sqy6YIP_C3iTo-WwniP7CEnOnctz7ET3PKFrCWzCi/s1535/20220323_104925.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1151" data-original-width="1535" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjOEWX-BBcH7E7HJKjvWW40V2KV5nPTPUsmWGXoKd21JEcVf0Me2oQx_pa2yAMhHtBSmiQ7wRU2fghEYfnS-FoGn3vcFgc2XmzfUGcfJ6WT0dYLODVUn9WHPrFzXwsu-L3LQGSNVc9BZb8dn0-Sqy6YIP_C3iTo-WwniP7CEnOnctz7ET3PKFrCWzCi/s320/20220323_104925.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho14Wz9SKaPgUK0ooShxTtrHjDxznS_HqZgu9WBS1ik9Yd9nOLqzqECpmRGEwV6WLhyC2Y1qmDJNfyDvPuz2ljB6DV8hkjTGMlIXbOYsGRAWsmlo-zHzV-hcJBcjWQjsniPmmN6EXJ-6rLpdLjy9KP3qGDO5jJ39VrjsXdrd_oKQ-slFLkr_Gl5T1v/s1914/20220323_144739.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1226" data-original-width="1914" height="205" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEho14Wz9SKaPgUK0ooShxTtrHjDxznS_HqZgu9WBS1ik9Yd9nOLqzqECpmRGEwV6WLhyC2Y1qmDJNfyDvPuz2ljB6DV8hkjTGMlIXbOYsGRAWsmlo-zHzV-hcJBcjWQjsniPmmN6EXJ-6rLpdLjy9KP3qGDO5jJ39VrjsXdrd_oKQ-slFLkr_Gl5T1v/s320/20220323_144739.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>"Birthing" the centrepiece means there is no binding to deal with, making the finishing super quick.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4yUZgvbeYhz20XEB5iKMmIV4QU_fw6bCm5nf6qdVtmn0ViQoExJ14I0Dk9B53Zj5_FAtfUewO6vgy46sHrX0H-XrKIxDkW5Ian6YAXr8NFuLq-7M0K2BV44S_8Xnta5QGT16tAd-uLAp1U_vtTv8Sh8qKeVUMfziYGJYx3i-dDEuEwdEPvPl3Ew8/s1179/KNeary_edgestitch_2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1076" data-original-width="1179" height="292" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt4yUZgvbeYhz20XEB5iKMmIV4QU_fw6bCm5nf6qdVtmn0ViQoExJ14I0Dk9B53Zj5_FAtfUewO6vgy46sHrX0H-XrKIxDkW5Ian6YAXr8NFuLq-7M0K2BV44S_8Xnta5QGT16tAd-uLAp1U_vtTv8Sh8qKeVUMfziYGJYx3i-dDEuEwdEPvPl3Ew8/s320/KNeary_edgestitch_2.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">They are quilted simply, with a leaf outline and pebbling in the centre.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivtQAMgt7kMb5LQdlr9xuzLfZ1CzYGS2GIi1oqADlL_3RGWUhCwTyWdg928aG7QieSQksQ-XcjgqhNCRe_fkJ2XW5rI1mSzyc8nf-gYAswhIowQLqKApOldjhONIXq-joAqAWCaokQ3_sDAdL4dEQ3B1WIclUrAU2AJsY6En6OQSuo45Uvp2kF7nWS/s1700/KNeary_quilting20220102.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1275" data-original-width="1700" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEivtQAMgt7kMb5LQdlr9xuzLfZ1CzYGS2GIi1oqADlL_3RGWUhCwTyWdg928aG7QieSQksQ-XcjgqhNCRe_fkJ2XW5rI1mSzyc8nf-gYAswhIowQLqKApOldjhONIXq-joAqAWCaokQ3_sDAdL4dEQ3B1WIclUrAU2AJsY6En6OQSuo45Uvp2kF7nWS/s320/KNeary_quilting20220102.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The size makes it usable as a table centrepiece...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJFJfRUheTUG8uNpBJoAMtXAe5GrJ7242PjaFLdkB3Gjlk0vOYnINIWRNrUmPBPsvEM50pM61qIBlp0B-BTkBu5siggaYh6dFY14fuqFKGjkgjDuJ4TXPOeq7cyPnb0JQqC8AoJ136AiSTSv068Hk1j_3LlUfGvNsKfeln6EPzObHGSdzMmcRcjkMn/s4000/KNeary_centre_vig.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2666" data-original-width="4000" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJFJfRUheTUG8uNpBJoAMtXAe5GrJ7242PjaFLdkB3Gjlk0vOYnINIWRNrUmPBPsvEM50pM61qIBlp0B-BTkBu5siggaYh6dFY14fuqFKGjkgjDuJ4TXPOeq7cyPnb0JQqC8AoJ136AiSTSv068Hk1j_3LlUfGvNsKfeln6EPzObHGSdzMmcRcjkMn/s320/KNeary_centre_vig.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>...or as placemats. As you can see, I've made several of these now, and they take no time!<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgNC2Oxkaxt1hbNNtLA68PGEHgOAZ0SSMMI3ZRIAv59SjJtWj4w-O3JpBl-or8jk-iT0SFf6lxDr-nqoPZdtAPLZ-NUCgaz1f2N4nM4V7hQ6eKmE06BJcv6pbNZQl_CZBW-33wRN0LdbFFc16TYqx0qQIPTi-dPFRbIwk2-gbMORz-UXd7z_PZm5L/s1873/20220929_114445%20-%20Copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1405" data-original-width="1873" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTgNC2Oxkaxt1hbNNtLA68PGEHgOAZ0SSMMI3ZRIAv59SjJtWj4w-O3JpBl-or8jk-iT0SFf6lxDr-nqoPZdtAPLZ-NUCgaz1f2N4nM4V7hQ6eKmE06BJcv6pbNZQl_CZBW-33wRN0LdbFFc16TYqx0qQIPTi-dPFRbIwk2-gbMORz-UXd7z_PZm5L/s320/20220929_114445%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I am delighted that <b><i>Quilter's World </i></b>still welcomes my designs, and have showcased this one in a newly released special edition called <a href="https://www.anniescatalog.com/detail.html?prod_id=168873&cat_id=1422" target="_blank">"Merry Quilted Christmas". </a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYwSgsbbLd3eHqFCMPa2CAK4x2kNZumTuz7xWv1pN0JL3TvVcBkD8UZUs8ItWo4QIxSGqOHA6SOZQ9ZmCY6O5-kQWrrtK4FJM2Sbh1uJEGtTMcJPHi2TwmR-FE6f5TfKBuNcrgKlb1ukX92Oijf53BJWUVex1oE8zIEbejtalmyCmr4hvc9pHEkYQ/s1879/20220929_115147%20-%20Copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1433" data-original-width="1879" height="244" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjWYwSgsbbLd3eHqFCMPa2CAK4x2kNZumTuz7xWv1pN0JL3TvVcBkD8UZUs8ItWo4QIxSGqOHA6SOZQ9ZmCY6O5-kQWrrtK4FJM2Sbh1uJEGtTMcJPHi2TwmR-FE6f5TfKBuNcrgKlb1ukX92Oijf53BJWUVex1oE8zIEbejtalmyCmr4hvc9pHEkYQ/s320/20220929_115147%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>The issue is filled with lots of full sized quilts, as well as smaller gifty projects you can work up in time for the holidays. The magazine is on newstands now (locally I've seen it at Pharmasave and Walmart) or you can purchase it online from <a href="https://www.anniescatalog.com/detail.html?prod_id=168873&cat_id=1422" target="_blank">Annie's.</a><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmWtTFX7gcAzDaXd1j7w4ZJiIZPhSdoMOjL7NmshxHVXiuls3UFZkOpcBlCR6AVcKpxWuFI8thyNjpNwwXrfJ8ucgGYgaAVWlOEXHKKshGIZkNK2_4EFszcP6L_3fPyc9xQ_aoDo6Gfm8h5SE0ZpfD52rthE3LT8pNWVIVTd3BRz0qLssrgNNpXEL/s1938/20220929_115054%20-%20Copy.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1452" data-original-width="1938" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjrmWtTFX7gcAzDaXd1j7w4ZJiIZPhSdoMOjL7NmshxHVXiuls3UFZkOpcBlCR6AVcKpxWuFI8thyNjpNwwXrfJ8ucgGYgaAVWlOEXHKKshGIZkNK2_4EFszcP6L_3fPyc9xQ_aoDo6Gfm8h5SE0ZpfD52rthE3LT8pNWVIVTd3BRz0qLssrgNNpXEL/s320/20220929_115054%20-%20Copy.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-69324817937398629582022-09-26T13:55:00.005-03:002022-09-26T14:36:39.186-03:00Hurricane Fiona<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;">Hurricane Fiona made a whirlwind visit to the Maritimes on the weekend, and has certainly left an impression wherever she visited. Here in Amherst, N.S. we got off rather lucky, our area of town in particular. </span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-iqz6MQ0fDOzN1KR5NO3asUgrmnh6OYGF67pKySqWXA7hxTMdKzGsZfCBIXgm-aPvZcIQo4Qnnfw_RZgTA6KCr566BVx-8kDYORVRpZMR8Am2pwCita2cZqSS_raN7KxpvAc3On_pnsG31q7HRKSruG9J7ZpeQReBuk36uJGUfgccoo1Dv13Sw34/s1200/20220924_145326.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW-iqz6MQ0fDOzN1KR5NO3asUgrmnh6OYGF67pKySqWXA7hxTMdKzGsZfCBIXgm-aPvZcIQo4Qnnfw_RZgTA6KCr566BVx-8kDYORVRpZMR8Am2pwCita2cZqSS_raN7KxpvAc3On_pnsG31q7HRKSruG9J7ZpeQReBuk36uJGUfgccoo1Dv13Sw34/s320/20220924_145326.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We lost power during the night as the storm raged; the winds were wicked. Before stepping outside to assess damage in the morning, we were greeted with this odd view from a kitchen window. There were leaves covering everything!</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigXrCxl2rzy5NPjy_ZCtt5jR3cbbSDsPFj4jXehg7riGeTN8LANypTF4oHv7YfywINe_WIg-IMVnpPY8oo8Ew8xTT72i7RoJEjtYdPisbzn12yYrGGz53x3sVb7vUELrKWmu9m3H7KUG7lQkiyA6Egbhn381Akgy5zAVyEpV66iBZ80z57CRDyKMZa/s1600/20220924_103157.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigXrCxl2rzy5NPjy_ZCtt5jR3cbbSDsPFj4jXehg7riGeTN8LANypTF4oHv7YfywINe_WIg-IMVnpPY8oo8Ew8xTT72i7RoJEjtYdPisbzn12yYrGGz53x3sVb7vUELrKWmu9m3H7KUG7lQkiyA6Egbhn381Akgy5zAVyEpV66iBZ80z57CRDyKMZa/s320/20220924_103157.jpg" width="240" /></a></div> Even the house was plastered!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib4A_OZvshB7RqlLL9YTscQEVPwiI0aA1-JOyYjPjA5pVQMvrYxrIUKf3-ZRO0QCAoIpGW4WsrQ9wr4nVw0glk6181OLkesO49d1AM6VzN-fJUrCUFr-EqnuGaApxEUetmMKyV95kiEivdryYaMeH4xif49aDQ5wXS0EEXhMuAqViqQYukNSCJmpbM/s1200/20220924_121502.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEib4A_OZvshB7RqlLL9YTscQEVPwiI0aA1-JOyYjPjA5pVQMvrYxrIUKf3-ZRO0QCAoIpGW4WsrQ9wr4nVw0glk6181OLkesO49d1AM6VzN-fJUrCUFr-EqnuGaApxEUetmMKyV95kiEivdryYaMeH4xif49aDQ5wXS0EEXhMuAqViqQYukNSCJmpbM/s320/20220924_121502.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>There were several large trees down on our street, including this one which fell across the road.<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvjiFWGXChv0iosxp7t0d3zD9u83vtV8K3Zy7w0z00zO4o8HoZJBz2KIZFFSbXPg30_T5VM-y-lruOJW8NLMQj5XKcLeGtnsOXRUTw-0rEK3KsRUwNrNdPDB_SyacXx6vT63lxAr2G6l0JKq0OFVSrjOtm_yuCrmEj_5ixZBkh3guyK6xCms_2lJGA/s1200/20220924_140552.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvjiFWGXChv0iosxp7t0d3zD9u83vtV8K3Zy7w0z00zO4o8HoZJBz2KIZFFSbXPg30_T5VM-y-lruOJW8NLMQj5XKcLeGtnsOXRUTw-0rEK3KsRUwNrNdPDB_SyacXx6vT63lxAr2G6l0JKq0OFVSrjOtm_yuCrmEj_5ixZBkh3guyK6xCms_2lJGA/s320/20220924_140552.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">We spent the day getting the new invertor generator connected to the essentials in the house. I am happy to say it worked wonderfully, and by the end of the day - miraculously! - Nova Scotia Power had our electricity restored. Yay! It took another day to get internet but we are far from complaining, as most of our town and province are still without power, and will be for several days yet.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZzLhvgduVK_EnfbgFt6iwhmWwdN8AZ-OSXOravpM0guzlQqTl-bhXAqwipSCmrOui6Ssq9J9cf7ao6qt9o78KKOuRIx8CW2vxhLtu08uSm31_Kh5gRbnmbzHpO5YCHPW6YhL1KBk6A_dN8Js-L0lx2FAMect6k_7WBkb4ud3DWjr22Hkjv8KJ1tfA/s879/generator.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="787" data-original-width="879" height="287" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhZzLhvgduVK_EnfbgFt6iwhmWwdN8AZ-OSXOravpM0guzlQqTl-bhXAqwipSCmrOui6Ssq9J9cf7ao6qt9o78KKOuRIx8CW2vxhLtu08uSm31_Kh5gRbnmbzHpO5YCHPW6YhL1KBk6A_dN8Js-L0lx2FAMect6k_7WBkb4ud3DWjr22Hkjv8KJ1tfA/s320/generator.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Yesterday we took a drive along the Parrsboro shore, all the way to Truro. The damage is widespread, with many trees on power lines, roof shingles and siding missing, and some sheds overturned. This scene in Great Village, of the former United Church, is particularly sad.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN0100MA_E-NE723MUAh1Fif9k_6RaJBCVTQNmnZC0rKSbOXCyPnh9-j2s6butN7w9RADNakPltmL-zPdVGmuWZM7Y8awJP29nVxk0-W65LHUgIpzIjlCASFae3t1zA1dydY7Yj7CIJygBrEzPo3Gh1iXhS9P5F9dl5JE560kb3gPbQYD--OTmSar_/s1200/20220925_133243.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjN0100MA_E-NE723MUAh1Fif9k_6RaJBCVTQNmnZC0rKSbOXCyPnh9-j2s6butN7w9RADNakPltmL-zPdVGmuWZM7Y8awJP29nVxk0-W65LHUgIpzIjlCASFae3t1zA1dydY7Yj7CIJygBrEzPo3Gh1iXhS9P5F9dl5JE560kb3gPbQYD--OTmSar_/s320/20220925_133243.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div>This huge picturesque church stands at the centre of the village. We understand that crews are working now to safely remove the steeple.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVISAnSpx1GPWvPKfKPRosBn7V6dhkhzTULdmtJZPQpHZwBjwaxVR5Cxegoyu6g7C7KC2oFq9XY86pJq8k0SwAUQjd-6jsyKcuD9aRobl3qIrTuE9LX3N5zcYnDrvCyjnZxrJ0Payz_sgWa_kehUXe866oQs-zVzI4MEve3ihLY0RNmPrmzBAm3IJ0/s1600/20220925_133426.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVISAnSpx1GPWvPKfKPRosBn7V6dhkhzTULdmtJZPQpHZwBjwaxVR5Cxegoyu6g7C7KC2oFq9XY86pJq8k0SwAUQjd-6jsyKcuD9aRobl3qIrTuE9LX3N5zcYnDrvCyjnZxrJ0Payz_sgWa_kehUXe866oQs-zVzI4MEve3ihLY0RNmPrmzBAm3IJ0/s320/20220925_133426.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifor7Ib4r-167_oz72tKCLnmr072UrC5qxqLCZTnIprCYA8qqGzTWdldIjVc71yhq8kznuV6PYozBSKtXrSL7NuOoWkhxqBYUDaNiBcJMh1n3tW44j5sxUyjp6s35JzLx6-bYjo7KH02nEsi_JQLlfpuoTCpYaEmUC_zx_ZigMce1efmp_CmJPhRD1/s1600/20220925_133349.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1600" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEifor7Ib4r-167_oz72tKCLnmr072UrC5qxqLCZTnIprCYA8qqGzTWdldIjVc71yhq8kznuV6PYozBSKtXrSL7NuOoWkhxqBYUDaNiBcJMh1n3tW44j5sxUyjp6s35JzLx6-bYjo7KH02nEsi_JQLlfpuoTCpYaEmUC_zx_ZigMce1efmp_CmJPhRD1/s320/20220925_133349.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>The closer we got to Truro, the more pronounced the damage. Many streets were blocked by trees. (This is Smith Avenue).<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4rdMMSeUY31loELdZcoMszDt_mfWQ2M29LQsg_-nji2yn87tjcUiw1TEYEcfYHdhQcT2C90ArVK8NV7LMiH79EMREcw7moW2opFjeQk3SUXcoOxF8SVgyFOcWVy6v-vTj0blzmcFHuFUVrj49OFTX81NzhDD6A3Khf1omkjKvFSGTtHtXNNSvFIO/s1200/20220925_140456.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiW4rdMMSeUY31loELdZcoMszDt_mfWQ2M29LQsg_-nji2yn87tjcUiw1TEYEcfYHdhQcT2C90ArVK8NV7LMiH79EMREcw7moW2opFjeQk3SUXcoOxF8SVgyFOcWVy6v-vTj0blzmcFHuFUVrj49OFTX81NzhDD6A3Khf1omkjKvFSGTtHtXNNSvFIO/s320/20220925_140456.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Arlington Place</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgdkmvW5MhW23pjrs6vpP1DzeOZ8ldZHfBqHsqGclJ14Knt4B_c6cXGlt8lqpbRN1irdUGgFQvft_E1fy2IhbSNqy_PUxeqsf8C3khpHhPnctIQ-iVeZ_FHxHvlDtLO1Rkavzgcq5zIw7Kk56YxDhyz4MRUih1uvZ7p_k0Omt_pSdMf6s2dILywQiP/s1200/Truro_Arlington.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjgdkmvW5MhW23pjrs6vpP1DzeOZ8ldZHfBqHsqGclJ14Knt4B_c6cXGlt8lqpbRN1irdUGgFQvft_E1fy2IhbSNqy_PUxeqsf8C3khpHhPnctIQ-iVeZ_FHxHvlDtLO1Rkavzgcq5zIw7Kk56YxDhyz4MRUih1uvZ7p_k0Omt_pSdMf6s2dILywQiP/s320/Truro_Arlington.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">If you look closely at the below Victoria Street scene, you can just make out a car buried under this tree.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6LNMsIG5UGD5d0ZjIR9uWVimRgGjPQzWijJ9caGW9DwDSGUk4x_1vVcrxRnGrpKRfNK-VhOsL5BC1NRZvdDMyMrAIApcRFHOLbSLSa5yHeKb2LQzVF2PyDwKKfSEXGOACKdtkPFC7ArLDCN72FRuZ5N80Q3e31H0y-gFd0j5Ev-9OmTY0V7AepH5y/s1200/Truro_Vic_carintree.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6LNMsIG5UGD5d0ZjIR9uWVimRgGjPQzWijJ9caGW9DwDSGUk4x_1vVcrxRnGrpKRfNK-VhOsL5BC1NRZvdDMyMrAIApcRFHOLbSLSa5yHeKb2LQzVF2PyDwKKfSEXGOACKdtkPFC7ArLDCN72FRuZ5N80Q3e31H0y-gFd0j5Ev-9OmTY0V7AepH5y/s320/Truro_Vic_carintree.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>Roosevelt Avenue</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmyeTS8iUua1adSy-NqoocEIcgO_KJ1QBhP7guDT51nUxFstF8PO08r8VJFbjoPFhTclskC8LQlM9OWlY58X9U0PolCBzKefBB2aqDUTx4CQAprvDv2_dFwRpKpiKD4eT5uC56vXtLxC8P4Q65TalWaQ7lw4tovh2W-S4-YfqsX9lX9wrr7KJMKM9U/s1599/20220925_Neary2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1599" data-original-width="1200" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhmyeTS8iUua1adSy-NqoocEIcgO_KJ1QBhP7guDT51nUxFstF8PO08r8VJFbjoPFhTclskC8LQlM9OWlY58X9U0PolCBzKefBB2aqDUTx4CQAprvDv2_dFwRpKpiKD4eT5uC56vXtLxC8P4Q65TalWaQ7lw4tovh2W-S4-YfqsX9lX9wrr7KJMKM9U/s320/20220925_Neary2.jpg" width="240" /></a></div>Back in Amherst, the damage to large, older trees is significant.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Nu9NF2jU6rHe88NNe1FDfM0iN8rQv_opo75YmFfrMc7vnZpd-3ua-IoBAHufLHRGHE1iNArCRpxmbbxnvS-12xzyf6CjQquKF4aFVZEvQtdP1JfFwJZeLG5Wd2Iv5mdQU3DZlxdbQLx3txDxek56HHlF92AmTFgsPepiAHGIQzlVZzxvdwU-Py-k/s1200/20220926_105458.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3Nu9NF2jU6rHe88NNe1FDfM0iN8rQv_opo75YmFfrMc7vnZpd-3ua-IoBAHufLHRGHE1iNArCRpxmbbxnvS-12xzyf6CjQquKF4aFVZEvQtdP1JfFwJZeLG5Wd2Iv5mdQU3DZlxdbQLx3txDxek56HHlF92AmTFgsPepiAHGIQzlVZzxvdwU-Py-k/s320/20220926_105458.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We understand power crews from New Brunswick, Quebec, Ontario, and Maine are helping with the restoration of power to our province. Warming stations have opened up in most communities to offer hot tea and a place to charge devices. We witnessed long, long line-ups at the few gas stations that are open. This picture was taken this morning.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBKpY3xt4slkXQzkvtNw2HzNlgmDb5FxlaFGd0Q7_XZRJeGu3dzPk6fZZuXNFLPN6okhiqW2T5Iy7jvvQOppoXA_5gBcdlVERay265L_fbof5HvJ7cfR8lYkPLSJWhuMRrXHiLoo_hiRaXvkwnRLEgD4idxoBDuNqrKfaTq1cooEox-WqOdjNbOXuP/s1200/20220926_105502.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1200" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgBKpY3xt4slkXQzkvtNw2HzNlgmDb5FxlaFGd0Q7_XZRJeGu3dzPk6fZZuXNFLPN6okhiqW2T5Iy7jvvQOppoXA_5gBcdlVERay265L_fbof5HvJ7cfR8lYkPLSJWhuMRrXHiLoo_hiRaXvkwnRLEgD4idxoBDuNqrKfaTq1cooEox-WqOdjNbOXuP/s320/20220926_105502.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We feel so very blessed to have not suffered any damage from the storm, and our fingers are crossed that "normal" will be restored quickly. Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-74195460520346316022022-08-29T09:02:00.004-03:002022-08-29T09:02:36.966-03:00Carol's Endangered Species<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjjfc8vsBgvxbgbG86FHTNV_won8_FtUTiUbdNWJ5Tibx2mYnDvMnN9o0P-EuO3R0ciDvBvq2I-NYl8u-V0EznYKmvoWcTvXcswI4HfFnAgmEc4pP_gJyj_KKdnT18EhTTrN-VMeDsvGa3IKQLeVOh-dAXdbQQbbaCTypx6BMJdBMBfVV_QVRu6y-n/s2516/Carol%20Jackson.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2217" data-original-width="2516" height="282" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjjfc8vsBgvxbgbG86FHTNV_won8_FtUTiUbdNWJ5Tibx2mYnDvMnN9o0P-EuO3R0ciDvBvq2I-NYl8u-V0EznYKmvoWcTvXcswI4HfFnAgmEc4pP_gJyj_KKdnT18EhTTrN-VMeDsvGa3IKQLeVOh-dAXdbQQbbaCTypx6BMJdBMBfVV_QVRu6y-n/s320/Carol%20Jackson.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="5p00r" data-offset-key="d5d7h-0-0"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="d5d7h-0-0" style="direction: ltr; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="d5d7h-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1c2b33; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; white-space: pre-wrap;">Drumroll, please! If you follow my page, you know that Sew Karenly Created has participated as a dealer for the</span> Aurifil <span data-offset-key="d5d7h-2-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1c2b33; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; white-space: pre-wrap;">Color Builder program for the past 2 years. Last year, the BOM patterns which accompanied the thread were designed by </span>Cassandra Beaver of "The Not so Dramatic Life.".<span data-offset-key="d5d7h-4-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1c2b33; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; white-space: pre-wrap;"> One of my subscribers was Carol Jackson from Pictou Co., N.S. I know that Carol really enjoyed the program, especially the quilting videos by Holly Anne Knight of S</span>tring and Story<span data-offset-key="d5d7h-6-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1c2b33; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; white-space: pre-wrap;">, so much so in fact that she was one of the first to sign up again this year. Carol is loving building her awesome </span>aurifilthread <span data-offset-key="d5d7h-8-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1c2b33; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; white-space: pre-wrap;">stash! </span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="5p00r" data-offset-key="cjngs-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1c2b33; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="cjngs-0-0" style="direction: ltr; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="cjngs-0-0">Carol shared this picture of her finished quilt, and wrote: “Here I am with my quilt. I think you can tell I’m pretty happy. It is my first free motion quilt, as well as quilt as you go. A lot of new things experienced during this time. Lots of beautiful Aurifil thread used. Lots of enjoyable back and forth with you. It has been an amazing experience. I am going to enter it in our local exhibition. Maybe I’ll win a prize." </span></div></div><div class="" data-block="true" data-editor="5p00r" data-offset-key="80r3n-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: #1c2b33; font-family: -apple-system, BlinkMacSystemFont, "Segoe UI", Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif, "Apple Color Emoji", "Segoe UI Emoji", "Segoe UI Symbol"; white-space: pre-wrap;"><div class="_1mf _1mj" data-offset-key="80r3n-0-0" style="direction: ltr; position: relative;"><span data-offset-key="80r3n-0-0">I think you've already won, Carol! 😊 Sincere congratulations on this accomplishment. Can't wait to see your Flora quilt from this year's program!!</span></div></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-29764102779697535832022-08-06T06:30:00.001-03:002022-08-06T06:30:00.179-03:00Socks!<p> <span data-offset-key="81i2p-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-text="true">For the final day of this year's </span></span><span class="_247o" data-offset-key="81i2p-1-0" spellcheck="false" style="background-color: #dce6f8; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-offset-key="81i2p-1-0">Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival</span></span><span data-offset-key="81i2p-2-0" style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: large; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-text="true"> I've filled the line with socks! </span></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvAa2z6FB_LHolbhJ2Z_ltcZQKssRyTadVognBUE7vXSOxk6Dzs_GMc87itFVlhTQ-Xz-NwcZc6sI12NWsfl8VXmR0ONTauWmlSIbXk3XkbZLkmx06SIr9dlzZwrD-s1derYrH2EiYvcRuvqTVcWLO83rg9mWWkzbQRIjIS7-w_hXPt5DH484H0YrK/s1737/20220802_140649.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1302" data-original-width="1737" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhvAa2z6FB_LHolbhJ2Z_ltcZQKssRyTadVognBUE7vXSOxk6Dzs_GMc87itFVlhTQ-Xz-NwcZc6sI12NWsfl8VXmR0ONTauWmlSIbXk3XkbZLkmx06SIr9dlzZwrD-s1derYrH2EiYvcRuvqTVcWLO83rg9mWWkzbQRIjIS7-w_hXPt5DH484H0YrK/w400-h300/20220802_140649.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="81i2p-2-0" style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-text="true">There is nothing that feels better on your feet than a pair of homemade wool socks! Here are some beauties made mostly by others, but some by me (I've given away most of the ones I've made!). On the left, these fancy colourful socks were knitted by Beth Munroe of </span></span><span class="_247o" data-offset-key="81i2p-3-0" spellcheck="false" style="background-color: #dce6f8; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-offset-key="81i2p-3-0">Mrs Pugsley's Emporium Inc</span></span><span data-offset-key="81i2p-4-0" style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-text="true">, a woman of many talents! The next two pairs were made by </span></span><span class="_247o" data-offset-key="81i2p-5-0" spellcheck="false" style="background-color: #dce6f8; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-offset-key="81i2p-5-0">Lou Harrington,</span></span><span data-offset-key="81i2p-6-0" style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-text="true"> who is seldom without a pair of needles in her hands. The red ones with the tulip embroidered on the heels are the best socks I've ever worn, and sadly they are showing how much I've enjoyed them. Next to Lou's teal pair are a trio made for hubby by family members. His sister Fay did the variegated spiral socks, and his Mom made him (and everyone!) a pair of fine wool cable socks every Christmas. If you zoom in you can see where he has darned the heels and toes on one pair. (Imagine: a man who darns his own socks!!) The next 4 pairs were knitted by my Mom, the smaller ones for the boys and the red toed ones for me. When she finally had to hang up her needles, I knit her the natural coloured ones to wear in bed to keep her feet warm. The final 3 pairs on the right are also made by me, the heavy wool socks for hubby's curling shoes. And yes...there are needles sticking out of the pair on the right as they are NOT QUITE finished yet! (Second sock syndrome is real.) </span></span></span><div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="81i2p-6-0" style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-text="true">I hope you have enjoyed the clothesline fibre art show this week, and have been posting your own projects!</span></span></span><p></p></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-62166043108918631532022-08-05T06:00:00.001-03:002022-08-05T06:00:00.180-03:00Miniature Quilts<p> <span data-offset-key="6tjqg-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-text="true">It was fun to hang out these miniature quilts as part of the </span></span><span class="_247o" data-offset-key="6tjqg-1-0" spellcheck="false" style="background-color: #dce6f8; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-offset-key="6tjqg-1-0">Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival</span></span><span data-offset-key="6tjqg-2-0" style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-text="true"> "Hang Out" days. </span></span></p><p><span data-offset-key="6tjqg-2-0" style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; font-size: 14px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibDH08GO0Bi2iE0gy-bFftm78nEFi_LSCcvroCRGMto36SvUSohCFJRzy9O2mE8CFvv9QczNYfuN68oqDbWRY_qENjAjkXgQMWIQt2CUwHYIgmdif8IbBOSaaRX7OjddZbQZ0TjJw8Vjeoj0nW49AZftHL56AQzzaKkE5rGjwJ_wGcoxkM89JC9nX6/s1264/minis.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="984" data-original-width="1264" height="249" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEibDH08GO0Bi2iE0gy-bFftm78nEFi_LSCcvroCRGMto36SvUSohCFJRzy9O2mE8CFvv9QczNYfuN68oqDbWRY_qENjAjkXgQMWIQt2CUwHYIgmdif8IbBOSaaRX7OjddZbQZ0TjJw8Vjeoj0nW49AZftHL56AQzzaKkE5rGjwJ_wGcoxkM89JC9nX6/s320/minis.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;">L-R, a mini heart log cabin, and a daffodil stitched as a test block for a larger quilt. Third from the left is a miniature version of Maritime Beauty, the class I am teaching today. I think the blocks are 2". The colourful one is made from silk shirts purchased at Frenchy's, and the red and white is a mini version of X and O. The Amish nine-patch is from my early days, as it's hand quilted. The beauty on the right is an exquisite piece made by my exchange partner Terry McCloskey in 2018. We took part in an International Miniature Quilt Exchange organized by The Quilt Show. Terry's quilt is all hand-pieced and quilted with tiny stitches, and features the most perfect mitred corners I've seen. I admire Terry's workmanship a great deal.</span><p></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-29142056174704193422022-08-04T06:30:00.001-03:002022-08-04T06:30:00.179-03:00Mittens!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg533-NZzBDYTaUDK83ThzlP11Rk83c1S7RbrBTkVnthjin_BgwnEOLhY_f25n8h54CuDJXk683hpZhyN-MlrfKSNEg0s4TfomiyxKvxs9orOKhEFNRcB5igq31hNyldZTqdP0QWmoSxyVh1YrHMviY1EwycfrVAV5xjxYRHxQ5cnMD4dp1sKlCjpw1/s1336/mitts.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="893" data-original-width="1336" height="214" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg533-NZzBDYTaUDK83ThzlP11Rk83c1S7RbrBTkVnthjin_BgwnEOLhY_f25n8h54CuDJXk683hpZhyN-MlrfKSNEg0s4TfomiyxKvxs9orOKhEFNRcB5igq31hNyldZTqdP0QWmoSxyVh1YrHMviY1EwycfrVAV5xjxYRHxQ5cnMD4dp1sKlCjpw1/s320/mitts.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: medium;"><span data-offset-key="1714n-0-0" style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">Today the clothesline is filled with hand made mittens. Frankly, I've never quite gotten the hang of gloves, so we have lots of mittens in the bin to choose from on cold winter mornings. These are from an assortment of makers. On the far left are a pair of stranded Lopi mittens I knitted for my now-hubby when we were courting. (He says that's why he married me.) The white ones next to those are also made from Lopi yarn, but I made those for myself so there is no fancy pattern to them! The three pairs of honeycomb mittens were made by my Mom, as were the plain green and beige pair. The green trigger mitts were knit by my mother-in-law Myrna for my hubby. The trigger he used was the shutter on his camera. The bright red mittens are felted wool, made by my SIL Fay, and the pale blue are "tube mittens" by my friend Jill in Fredericton Junction. The yellow and gold thrum mittens were made by our </span><span class="_247o" data-offset-key="1714n-1-0" spellcheck="false" style="background-color: #dce6f8; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span data-offset-key="1714n-1-0">Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival</span></span><span data-offset-key="1714n-2-0" style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"> coordinator Lynn Bourgeois many winters ago. Lynn, you can see how much I have worn those mittens - they are my first choice on the coldest mornings. I believe these mittens were the result of a course taught by Sally Austin that Lynn took at a Fibre Arts Festival several years back. And the mitts on the right...well, good golly Miss Polly, those are an original by Cheryl of Grandma Coco Designs. I confess I saved them for "good" the first couple of winters I had them, but I soon discovered how comfy they are , and how </span><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;">well they wash. </span></span><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; white-space: pre-wrap;"><span style="font-size: medium;">I love how makers share their special talents and there's always a story connected to each piece.</span></span></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-15705094781106269832022-08-03T06:00:00.029-03:002022-08-03T06:00:00.187-03:00I Hung Out My Aprons For The Festival!<p> <span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">My clothesline today features hand made aprons...which you can see are all well loved and well used! </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqhHaE9b5yRXt1afBwuA7R9p4scNerLnm7R7aNWelj0UbH9_XkKY8jnvyat4j0JO4dD5pWCtHZlA9FEEI_Hr0TbUdARAvFEtulkIaPwV7qlssbyeCgjIJa3zzSgGRnENJmbUt7nJu9WFtT9JgpNVhnRd3tTvZ0lo4hHde45fySU_LUsTyOOdpKy2FT/s1795/20220802_114055.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1346" data-original-width="1795" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqhHaE9b5yRXt1afBwuA7R9p4scNerLnm7R7aNWelj0UbH9_XkKY8jnvyat4j0JO4dD5pWCtHZlA9FEEI_Hr0TbUdARAvFEtulkIaPwV7qlssbyeCgjIJa3zzSgGRnENJmbUt7nJu9WFtT9JgpNVhnRd3tTvZ0lo4hHde45fySU_LUsTyOOdpKy2FT/s320/20220802_114055.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">From left to right in the top picture is one given to me by Diane Shink .It was made in Ghana, and is lined with a flour sack. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8m98-3We8QrhS_mgfbYLwIRa825Q2DT4AWcV5QCQuNE0cioR5hYyBCzX38hUkNGG3DdeMtHwhzIK9fB9iBe-QcjHiZfm72jCxqKQHOuhHw8tWy93RtYdxcBXEYkupMh3zEKxpJkJoHsT0GSoibO3rKp4lcbty_E2LBe91Jv5QNx2xx7Am69JmScRX/s1554/20220802_114320.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1165" data-original-width="1554" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8m98-3We8QrhS_mgfbYLwIRa825Q2DT4AWcV5QCQuNE0cioR5hYyBCzX38hUkNGG3DdeMtHwhzIK9fB9iBe-QcjHiZfm72jCxqKQHOuhHw8tWy93RtYdxcBXEYkupMh3zEKxpJkJoHsT0GSoibO3rKp4lcbty_E2LBe91Jv5QNx2xx7Am69JmScRX/s320/20220802_114320.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The blue and pink aprons were both gifted to me on my first Christmas as a married woman (the blue one was made by Mom, who preferred a half-apron, and the pink over-the-head one by my mother-in-law Myrna. I guess both of them figured (correctly, as it turns out) that I would be a messy cook.) The next two were made by my sons in their Grade 7 Home Economics classes. Peter's features a Sponge Bob Square Pants print, and Patrick's plain green one has his name written boldly with marker across the pocket. I don't know how either of them passed this class! </span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The white apron on the far right is a real treasure which my Mom entrusted to me. It was made by my great-grandmother (Mrs Davie (Christina) Patterson) in her church sewing circle and the fine threads and fabric mean it was her "dress" apron. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3q19CU-63zVl77kSYx8PxfXGGpPuFnzN0OQcmvKVgTHG-0QSqIf-nGlBxkbsuZeSznJz-boaSK3y0rc3cq5ZUw92PG8z3ymcbdY2-3y3KyM4GBRsHsoLHql04VIf7V06h1YcGcBQXAOAfl_ga83aEimVAlXLKiJNH1AFyisy-3xLgZ3JS_YUkb2qe/s2004/20220802_112702.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2004" data-original-width="1503" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3q19CU-63zVl77kSYx8PxfXGGpPuFnzN0OQcmvKVgTHG-0QSqIf-nGlBxkbsuZeSznJz-boaSK3y0rc3cq5ZUw92PG8z3ymcbdY2-3y3KyM4GBRsHsoLHql04VIf7V06h1YcGcBQXAOAfl_ga83aEimVAlXLKiJNH1AFyisy-3xLgZ3JS_YUkb2qe/s320/20220802_112702.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The apron was passed to my Gram, and I remember Gram showing it to me when I was little, along with the picture of the Ladies Aid. She said that her mother was wearing the apron at the time of the picture, but the photographer made the women in the front row remove their aprons. You can see some in the back row still wearing theirs. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTnY_ZYKz6YUUdVuXGYihAHojXNdD-YHTwwmFgL0zBTfIt3VxWs0jcN6aKp05LJOOT4MiSRLRFjbK1qOhSvBGLDQ7b7OtDB3v-AOnFqwbZ_iOVRay12JOZ3wt3aukOSv72iWbqJT7cfOFa28Tx9D3OxmA1Omu_G16IT8OkxayonL3SH3H_k25evZ3T/s1384/Gaga.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="900" data-original-width="1384" height="208" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjTnY_ZYKz6YUUdVuXGYihAHojXNdD-YHTwwmFgL0zBTfIt3VxWs0jcN6aKp05LJOOT4MiSRLRFjbK1qOhSvBGLDQ7b7OtDB3v-AOnFqwbZ_iOVRay12JOZ3wt3aukOSv72iWbqJT7cfOFa28Tx9D3OxmA1Omu_G16IT8OkxayonL3SH3H_k25evZ3T/s320/Gaga.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><span style="background-color: white; color: rgba(0, 0, 0, 0.85); font-family: Roboto, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 14px; white-space: pre-wrap;">As much as I would have loved her to be wearing the apron in this photo, at least it gives the date of 1912 so I know it's at least that old. </span></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-31074623250803394042022-08-02T16:21:00.000-03:002022-08-02T16:21:59.933-03:00The First Day of the Festival!<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZKFZ1ppPXSxAIRxXQRvu28UCh0Xhga4J62RGWvczVcn7cP0Jog4s1EKlUe22cwDAGAaH3F3nEEVxRkSv0n-xOi_sKzzLtua0YCLDhR2bvwdtq7OHfr8mLDLNCVu-VnWm_d2ecIwQe44ukmVxG-imy_K62qcW9FPx0SmEGh8rDZLnbBjkS-1x7ULOu/s1693/20220802_092711.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1693" data-original-width="1270" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZKFZ1ppPXSxAIRxXQRvu28UCh0Xhga4J62RGWvczVcn7cP0Jog4s1EKlUe22cwDAGAaH3F3nEEVxRkSv0n-xOi_sKzzLtua0YCLDhR2bvwdtq7OHfr8mLDLNCVu-VnWm_d2ecIwQe44ukmVxG-imy_K62qcW9FPx0SmEGh8rDZLnbBjkS-1x7ULOu/s320/20220802_092711.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><p></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">It's the first day of the </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><a class="oajrlxb2 g5ia77u1 qu0x051f esr5mh6w e9989ue4 r7d6kgcz rq0escxv nhd2j8a9 nc684nl6 p7hjln8o kvgmc6g5 cxmmr5t8 oygrvhab hcukyx3x jb3vyjys rz4wbd8a qt6c0cv9 a8nywdso i1ao9s8h esuyzwwr f1sip0of lzcic4wl gpro0wi8 q66pz984 b1v8xokw" href="https://www.facebook.com/FibreArtsFestival?__cft__[0]=AZUgldISpPrnxqIVciR46c_BUyeT32aq2xOU729p1jfTdm-d2oj3x3kB_ZrQ6r4v0d_XvbnUz4pQA5YzzOJP6k0GScUO74LDni3XaW3ThPQ08gpCUPIQu9_J6DFN9TQ6blGcAKMCor3YLR3U3EFicGPRGkGK_9KbgwdhcWDXCTzRfMj61OO5KbO0Tu_kGOHHa3AF2ZsRp7VLI38eOsM4om2G&__tn__=-]K-R" role="link" style="-webkit-tap-highlight-color: transparent; background-color: transparent; border-color: initial; border-style: initial; border-width: 0px; box-sizing: border-box; cursor: pointer; display: inline-block; font-family: inherit; list-style: none; margin: 0px; outline: none; padding: 0px; text-align: inherit; text-decoration-line: none; touch-action: manipulation;" tabindex="0"><span class="nc684nl6" style="display: inline; font-family: inherit;">Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival</span></a></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> and we are "hanging out" with the rest of the town to show off our fibre arts. This Global Warming quilt is so big it had a bit of a conflict clearing hubby's tomatoes (!). You can see my helper Polly supervising from the deck. </span></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8IvRXHoIaiSyhXv-vLIYLtpRv4M2UvraufwVw1cbCzGpaSPhbIVKkzxsdEPx6uPBZYwYrT7uEOn5m7lJT4W6lZYtzapdyQSv8jgaJI3nGtd7tSvzXQFCc9GkbQe_CG9GgOfFWmcEhYB7OU7sHm6_44Ynxw7hnZ_Rpa7HapImMcPcQAY7LHC37biQn/s1621/20220802_092038.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1215" data-original-width="1621" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh8IvRXHoIaiSyhXv-vLIYLtpRv4M2UvraufwVw1cbCzGpaSPhbIVKkzxsdEPx6uPBZYwYrT7uEOn5m7lJT4W6lZYtzapdyQSv8jgaJI3nGtd7tSvzXQFCc9GkbQe_CG9GgOfFWmcEhYB7OU7sHm6_44Ynxw7hnZ_Rpa7HapImMcPcQAY7LHC37biQn/s320/20220802_092038.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">My clothesline isn't really visible from the street, so</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"> I decided to add a few quilts out front as well. </span><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJDRI85ZEbV08hhbPvIV0sDolJOEy5rhq31XLE8CbIsjgOlxozpI0MzOLZPTWuzgnwrx6IiUznBV2vs9iyide_qHxjZOG0XRbPLHt95L4w1PQ-AcT_up75SIemPh6845ZjEZpiFVXcMiIbm_sbhmWpdG9R6xze4xYKyF25yp5r7IXl8NetyIqg-vs2/s1405/20220802_094732.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="979" data-original-width="1405" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiJDRI85ZEbV08hhbPvIV0sDolJOEy5rhq31XLE8CbIsjgOlxozpI0MzOLZPTWuzgnwrx6IiUznBV2vs9iyide_qHxjZOG0XRbPLHt95L4w1PQ-AcT_up75SIemPh6845ZjEZpiFVXcMiIbm_sbhmWpdG9R6xze4xYKyF25yp5r7IXl8NetyIqg-vs2/s320/20220802_094732.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="background-color: white; 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margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1158" data-original-width="1523" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhfQ6RGkgFMnya9oL6LSDbnbeKvE1fn2NvuCF1dRx-mRjuAnRkb5fCsdLUovonO9U9kqH_hQ1M5bLd7r0e2XElRv-98EnXJwq5uzmVG9FWhgX-Ej0zA3y5ik84Oe61dhUDTLRAyLut0ioDX0qYolXUILF-bFwUwSGTLVR7KwPwe5f6oEpkGd0OJdLzp/s320/20220801_151509.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><div><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">There's even a miniature on the mailbox! </span></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_VAfQpnrkamPHeif5V-5Rd0pqe6FUd1yegFJDJjbv-PLHjx2OeVPPW3-oR5wsrxYAqXtPsasN4Ixm-w5hAEjfXL6cM1tNSgWyhEWQe-3t32EV7tkuKwEqZMlAhil0cnwUVzA7A5z9fN0UJx_QXSHKb3JoJlf3YqvVUYmts1APMP2qyS4qE4rhnveY/s2897/20220802_094623.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2897" data-original-width="2172" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj_VAfQpnrkamPHeif5V-5Rd0pqe6FUd1yegFJDJjbv-PLHjx2OeVPPW3-oR5wsrxYAqXtPsasN4Ixm-w5hAEjfXL6cM1tNSgWyhEWQe-3t32EV7tkuKwEqZMlAhil0cnwUVzA7A5z9fN0UJx_QXSHKb3JoJlf3YqvVUYmts1APMP2qyS4qE4rhnveY/s320/20220802_094623.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br /><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;">The Festival is encouraging everyone in Amherst to get involved and show off their fibre art - mittens, socks, tea towels - anything hand made. </span></div><p><span class="pq6dq46d tbxw36s4 knj5qynh kvgmc6g5 ditlmg2l oygrvhab nvdbi5me sf5mxxl7 gl3lb2sf hhz5lgdu" style="background-color: white; color: #050505; display: inline-flex; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; height: 16px; margin: 0px 1px; vertical-align: middle; white-space: pre-wrap; width: 16px;"><img alt="😁" height="16" referrerpolicy="origin-when-cross-origin" src="https://static.xx.fbcdn.net/images/emoji.php/v9/t4f/1/16/1f601.png" style="border: 0px;" width="16" /></span><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #050505; font-family: "Segoe UI Historic", "Segoe UI", Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif; font-size: 15px; white-space: pre-wrap;"><br /></span></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-66629712129303954662022-06-22T10:50:00.000-03:002022-06-22T10:50:28.378-03:00Soley Cove Flowerpot<p>This "flowerpot" is located at Soley Town, a beautiful spot just at the base of Economy Mountain, N.S. I took this picture a year or so ago and decided it would make a good project to stitch. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_W_f-MSS0ScQnc7OWnRmz--W8GvzyHtzQ_a_33vF3Z5mmbUa3YD34SRfvLZvmiOPITAffJLmTFd6x4dT6dnIEIGd5ZtZRx4goqvNtX9zG5FktQ-p4MeHV-NgHZ4GLV4Q6j0veMmPl-29Z0uvFNfb4BZ2Jj01r8iWSwKutlPJ7uj8_4PJa3EfUrIE7/s867/thomas_Cove.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="577" data-original-width="867" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_W_f-MSS0ScQnc7OWnRmz--W8GvzyHtzQ_a_33vF3Z5mmbUa3YD34SRfvLZvmiOPITAffJLmTFd6x4dT6dnIEIGd5ZtZRx4goqvNtX9zG5FktQ-p4MeHV-NgHZ4GLV4Q6j0veMmPl-29Z0uvFNfb4BZ2Jj01r8iWSwKutlPJ7uj8_4PJa3EfUrIE7/s320/thomas_Cove.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Using the photograph as a guide, I traced around the main pieces in the photo and cut those from fabric. The rest of the details (like the trees) were added using different weights of Aurifil thread. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrTANlqqEDhsQtI8ZyvppSqlSlOSRhUTP-2CuSpDSj5jMntrgdvE4t9ePVFKz10-P7iC4BMyCImytl0Hts29vlO_lDTNybE8YCduKkvnkeers4Q8mrJSYQdXhws0dr1UYfs8yX4too87FWZoldNR92BBkaTLZGtuElalSbmY6kxqGiCKfnez5ftZok/s2099/20220620_155700.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2099" data-original-width="1574" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhrTANlqqEDhsQtI8ZyvppSqlSlOSRhUTP-2CuSpDSj5jMntrgdvE4t9ePVFKz10-P7iC4BMyCImytl0Hts29vlO_lDTNybE8YCduKkvnkeers4Q8mrJSYQdXhws0dr1UYfs8yX4too87FWZoldNR92BBkaTLZGtuElalSbmY6kxqGiCKfnez5ftZok/s320/20220620_155700.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><div>Mostly I stitched with 50 weight thread, but some 40 and 28 weight found their way in there as well.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-09MzwWKM_t1a74eUtrfBBdriUPfKAZ35pA-t77xz7L-bgCdL01QGya8Zh5EI1-J9-8Q0Dg8EN40Z5vkxKJN828peRu_udeZHi2ADFUT51Hx6ZWx2EXKS29FXUND6PkTiDOQX1Nsyk1l5GEM7BpVhrF066jtk9aoyxHK_Cd5No2sD5le6ycfSFNw7/s1759/20220622_102014.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1319" data-original-width="1759" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi-09MzwWKM_t1a74eUtrfBBdriUPfKAZ35pA-t77xz7L-bgCdL01QGya8Zh5EI1-J9-8Q0Dg8EN40Z5vkxKJN828peRu_udeZHi2ADFUT51Hx6ZWx2EXKS29FXUND6PkTiDOQX1Nsyk1l5GEM7BpVhrF066jtk9aoyxHK_Cd5No2sD5le6ycfSFNw7/s320/20220622_102014.jpg" width="320" /></a></div></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmCxG6V07YuK4lgEXemeRb56M5-Q3iV9cQOcUEL_6mw8Nw_dm_XgYPTTC1SMOkMqdx-Z_oSlAeHYWiiVpCPlINfqoKF3qKnqIIY5IA8nhRYlrtk0EiClSWtmG9NrwOlEWTjsgVetVaJYQITmh_i_vZ9iflrXQktQMzsX7MiTWN-IpsC-ES4kbQJOns/s798/SoleyCove_flowerpot_thmb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="562" data-original-width="798" height="225" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmCxG6V07YuK4lgEXemeRb56M5-Q3iV9cQOcUEL_6mw8Nw_dm_XgYPTTC1SMOkMqdx-Z_oSlAeHYWiiVpCPlINfqoKF3qKnqIIY5IA8nhRYlrtk0EiClSWtmG9NrwOlEWTjsgVetVaJYQITmh_i_vZ9iflrXQktQMzsX7MiTWN-IpsC-ES4kbQJOns/s320/SoleyCove_flowerpot_thmb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>It honestly hasn't turned out too far off, and I am pleased with the results.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmblxTv_MaZWqeGto7WGwsgzTr7jkjvND0ishAxhf7TyFNjqWijs30JC2qcVhwl3xJctZQaDAsnKvucE4gyQwrq88X3q67tDfbtKqOsKVrsvrj9g39sHj24oWw2sjoYJcW_51ziJyf0V2DndE6R7bc3WpJGBlqm4T_prUXswR2gl8pX3-8bd7pBPD/s736/KNeary_1_thmb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="552" data-original-width="736" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGmblxTv_MaZWqeGto7WGwsgzTr7jkjvND0ishAxhf7TyFNjqWijs30JC2qcVhwl3xJctZQaDAsnKvucE4gyQwrq88X3q67tDfbtKqOsKVrsvrj9g39sHj24oWw2sjoYJcW_51ziJyf0V2DndE6R7bc3WpJGBlqm4T_prUXswR2gl8pX3-8bd7pBPD/s320/KNeary_1_thmb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Hubby and I went back to re-photograph the flower pot this spring, visiting again at low tide, and witnessed the might of the powerful Bay of Fundy tides. Sadly, that lone tree extending at such a jaunty angle, has washed away over the winter.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiioORE67J4HSdQ-Bmr6h11VR_zkHb1tT1DlkYYvxB7sDSrpFDAPUMAak3DQRqUEHp5FnteAbJdaNBZUk2cRRGzpro82AtP3xlZfJVope2CjKuu3QzT-gq4CglHXvomyZVnnSmjzELgXHaTH2INzyMbYsZyrU9Piauu6X4PTKVp2q1QADgmNap3o8xC/s4032/20220522_144708.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiioORE67J4HSdQ-Bmr6h11VR_zkHb1tT1DlkYYvxB7sDSrpFDAPUMAak3DQRqUEHp5FnteAbJdaNBZUk2cRRGzpro82AtP3xlZfJVope2CjKuu3QzT-gq4CglHXvomyZVnnSmjzELgXHaTH2INzyMbYsZyrU9Piauu6X4PTKVp2q1QADgmNap3o8xC/s320/20220522_144708.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaPwY906Ld5XQOQ2uqFub6_p9HoRBYohv2rvWb098trbjCtZ8dXhNW4t6eP1CLTuCcm1KxrnEGC79bnKgXt-733ejo0NpES-yrrPwzRvaOfvMMOGPVhEGyTwyVqo2dTYZZ89P_N6W2C2UAnbtqv8A9XqDMpp-IFswQ8m-zt-H6Q_lHWUx7apWIGBQw/s4032/20220522_144801.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaPwY906Ld5XQOQ2uqFub6_p9HoRBYohv2rvWb098trbjCtZ8dXhNW4t6eP1CLTuCcm1KxrnEGC79bnKgXt-733ejo0NpES-yrrPwzRvaOfvMMOGPVhEGyTwyVqo2dTYZZ89P_N6W2C2UAnbtqv8A9XqDMpp-IFswQ8m-zt-H6Q_lHWUx7apWIGBQw/s320/20220522_144801.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWvJRGmKoac7DKLXhCRkPjCjmR_387efS1Inj7-03NPU7efRrVpDXOgnBYFKn74FoeiM_McG_wxkH4sJeh3M8QJCsF8R9RoNA10t6rT_mGc-sdz4dQ_QynD84ADeMIJgWZ44nc6YLySh3TW_zMorfNs7K7j_xpZGGN4A4GgoEqpO07h9icfUuZRMC/s4032/20220522_144809.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3024" data-original-width="4032" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNWvJRGmKoac7DKLXhCRkPjCjmR_387efS1Inj7-03NPU7efRrVpDXOgnBYFKn74FoeiM_McG_wxkH4sJeh3M8QJCsF8R9RoNA10t6rT_mGc-sdz4dQ_QynD84ADeMIJgWZ44nc6YLySh3TW_zMorfNs7K7j_xpZGGN4A4GgoEqpO07h9icfUuZRMC/s320/20220522_144809.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>We will get this one framed up and hang it in Five Islands. I think next on the list will be to try stitching the islands. <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfT59X1ooixxRGP6QJ7h5lpkBdD7NPID_KXD3Xm6tCke5bkGZwCVQg5zFm0VvzI5U8nXijvN9Ijkm-iyH56lrFB9GFlyj7YPJNZTjN6G4X0AkP7_C5nrJcxC5915Q9VIo_yKPEbMtuvvnUstx6ZV8a9xK7Erd3FwA_3zqiqAd0ZNNtAXCbl9UT5bLG/s736/KNeary_1_thmb.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="552" data-original-width="736" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjfT59X1ooixxRGP6QJ7h5lpkBdD7NPID_KXD3Xm6tCke5bkGZwCVQg5zFm0VvzI5U8nXijvN9Ijkm-iyH56lrFB9GFlyj7YPJNZTjN6G4X0AkP7_C5nrJcxC5915Q9VIo_yKPEbMtuvvnUstx6ZV8a9xK7Erd3FwA_3zqiqAd0ZNNtAXCbl9UT5bLG/s320/KNeary_1_thmb.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-19357099031539495542022-06-21T13:33:00.001-03:002022-06-21T13:33:33.008-03:00Free Motion Machine Embroidery Workshop<p>There are a couple of spots open in my <a href="https://sewkaren-lycreated.blogspot.com/2022/05/back-to-spool-workshop.html" target="_blank">"Back To Spool" </a>workshop on August 4 here in Amherst, N.S., as part of the Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXwao5UyMEMxnwojY7g7UUT8jt0EpGjEWBzcbssxyDU_Maq6HKLPmCPWMYNMURHyR-tsFKNHxndFVMGltpffxA8Uu1cNdTFvcNv4NsgoWPRs8ihx_Zc5E60fGIBIbEHN30crCClONDTW7KoD0Sjx0UUsIBVyw8iWBDpHbIXcLKi3atOu_nMl6ZhtK/s2089/20220221_150403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1567" data-original-width="2089" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJXwao5UyMEMxnwojY7g7UUT8jt0EpGjEWBzcbssxyDU_Maq6HKLPmCPWMYNMURHyR-tsFKNHxndFVMGltpffxA8Uu1cNdTFvcNv4NsgoWPRs8ihx_Zc5E60fGIBIbEHN30crCClONDTW7KoD0Sjx0UUsIBVyw8iWBDpHbIXcLKi3atOu_nMl6ZhtK/s320/20220221_150403.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>It will be a day of free motion stitching to create free-hand machine embroidered appliqués which can be used in your projects. (All you need is a regular sewing machine, NOT an embroidery machine.)<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcErq-TfK53Zi68bZXqpBNc5pNoCQnyNWPjR2hVFhPvvk6TulX2kIcrO33y22h3Z3yo7Qe4hNDK1tk2Y35E7CgMe28KCYUM-dEOkUqmqTzXPG8l-VqfmmvXhx77xEQukGjxqK-ONJChrnmRYzSmqqqFh5hIgW6M8SuVxpwO6JwzojN1pW28JueGt56/s836/KNeary_threadtree2_w.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="627" data-original-width="836" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcErq-TfK53Zi68bZXqpBNc5pNoCQnyNWPjR2hVFhPvvk6TulX2kIcrO33y22h3Z3yo7Qe4hNDK1tk2Y35E7CgMe28KCYUM-dEOkUqmqTzXPG8l-VqfmmvXhx77xEQukGjxqK-ONJChrnmRYzSmqqqFh5hIgW6M8SuVxpwO6JwzojN1pW28JueGt56/s320/KNeary_threadtree2_w.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>More information available here: https://sewkaren-lycreated.blogspot.com/2022/05/back-to-spool-workshop.html To register, please<a href="mailto:karen@karenneary.ca"> email.</a>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-16013409003323424032022-06-20T10:31:00.001-03:002022-06-20T10:31:45.835-03:00Sunset Parament<p>Yesterday, the latest commissioned church parament was dedicated at First Baptist Church in Amherst, N.S. This piece was finished several months ago, and I have shown snippets here and there during construction; now I can share the entire piece.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4x-tfmzoF5nP-ZVc6SzzQFlDRbYp89e3M8ZnSepLlzUxlfXc92MsXnAPV5nESBVOAVMI3A5ONE2Qz5KNvKen4PBkqx31Y_qcc-gycYQh70nggM97A5T35IffTZ3of2x3I-GpKx2mNM-Cft2G2t1jX5zzEtitNzrd79dOxnwKWHJzG7kyN5ypdB3Sd/s1094/KNeary_6205%20_signed.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1094" data-original-width="876" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg4x-tfmzoF5nP-ZVc6SzzQFlDRbYp89e3M8ZnSepLlzUxlfXc92MsXnAPV5nESBVOAVMI3A5ONE2Qz5KNvKen4PBkqx31Y_qcc-gycYQh70nggM97A5T35IffTZ3of2x3I-GpKx2mNM-Cft2G2t1jX5zzEtitNzrd79dOxnwKWHJzG7kyN5ypdB3Sd/s320/KNeary_6205%20_signed.jpg" width="256" /></a></div>Commissioned by the Lusby family in memory of their parents, this piece is for display during funeral services. From discussions with both church and family, it was decided that a sunset would be an appropriate background. My feeling was that the piece needed to be very, very simple, and calming, so I was conscious not to busy-it-up. To this end, a lone tree silhouette seemed appropriate, and I knew just the tree. This one, on West Victoria Street, has always caught my eye, with its spreading, gnarled, branches. It is doubly appropriate as it overlooks land formerly owned by the Lusbys, and grows very near the family home. You can see the snow on the ground when I took this picture, perhaps around February.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipCE3lfkRWTPrG-7lqqpKkcrqaOqyG87u82WVt2Xr-588LCW8IAixMgnFS9lS4hOEjc7_RQCKG9VMOQodmzmIRgWdlRKT3wHfZw0I903Ak_dp5YGK4Vh4KkFryWk9MwmVNc7gYrneN0Yn0T4wa7glkrYNQXV0B8jOWLZnKYow1G7LLaH16Sb5q-9Dz/s2858/20220128_092156.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2143" data-original-width="2858" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipCE3lfkRWTPrG-7lqqpKkcrqaOqyG87u82WVt2Xr-588LCW8IAixMgnFS9lS4hOEjc7_RQCKG9VMOQodmzmIRgWdlRKT3wHfZw0I903Ak_dp5YGK4Vh4KkFryWk9MwmVNc7gYrneN0Yn0T4wa7glkrYNQXV0B8jOWLZnKYow1G7LLaH16Sb5q-9Dz/s320/20220128_092156.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>After removing the background in the photo, I was left with quite a simple outline to stitch. I decided to create an appliqué in free motion embroidery, that I could then easily add to a pieced background.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmvTooerNo2RRTPgomr9nsWBRU5EfyTbHODacM2nLGmNP7Z_coTbx_qXZ6dPVeaIU6hnAy0DVVbD7yFa5jzCAcExHkJQTgH412r4O3MKDr9eYDFGMLpKgOKf0jT6H3sJTxJRdK5JOQbbvyZ_csZWYJiX3UoZIz6EaS1ptHgEx5DtxpG02ufO_cqG-v/s2089/20220221_150403.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1567" data-original-width="2089" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjmvTooerNo2RRTPgomr9nsWBRU5EfyTbHODacM2nLGmNP7Z_coTbx_qXZ6dPVeaIU6hnAy0DVVbD7yFa5jzCAcExHkJQTgH412r4O3MKDr9eYDFGMLpKgOKf0jT6H3sJTxJRdK5JOQbbvyZ_csZWYJiX3UoZIz6EaS1ptHgEx5DtxpG02ufO_cqG-v/s320/20220221_150403.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>I used a variety of weights and colours of <a href="https://sew-karen-ly-created.square.site/" target="_blank">Aurifil</a> thread, laying down the base in 28 weight and adding layers on top of 40 and 50 weight for finer details.<div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7pFH3CuJmyZeFyevXduGnDNHAHrRwbLzVvbwiYHdj5gAgmtyebl5XYTFoL4LG83RfZeDIhV5uCUdrQljfBgvRoGihWcjdXRptAc46Oxfg0n-FoKaWAJMoKsmXVfCgCfsusm5lboAazRqlXJh_RQmwJQlMUgCn-WWuk8bc-PNLXAICbAzQlwAatnqa/s1785/20220224_114447.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1339" data-original-width="1785" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7pFH3CuJmyZeFyevXduGnDNHAHrRwbLzVvbwiYHdj5gAgmtyebl5XYTFoL4LG83RfZeDIhV5uCUdrQljfBgvRoGihWcjdXRptAc46Oxfg0n-FoKaWAJMoKsmXVfCgCfsusm5lboAazRqlXJh_RQmwJQlMUgCn-WWuk8bc-PNLXAICbAzQlwAatnqa/s320/20220224_114447.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>It turned out looking very like the original tree.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8rrXsSd7zjwQPCA8Ee_1AlX8YPhKNvOnDyIPj7ZXMmeS_XCMIjkXeoduw4MZEaetep31UnzLNBOCp27S49pd6WSlhS7POtTVYQyUmnMNGGVq00Q_Hkq6-STYj9kzr5w_htKSC121-0_gm8-6Bc8V-U77YPXibe7tyKK-hG5tIUYx0mYW8j2k0V1OQ/s1589/20220222_094509.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1192" data-original-width="1589" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8rrXsSd7zjwQPCA8Ee_1AlX8YPhKNvOnDyIPj7ZXMmeS_XCMIjkXeoduw4MZEaetep31UnzLNBOCp27S49pd6WSlhS7POtTVYQyUmnMNGGVq00Q_Hkq6-STYj9kzr5w_htKSC121-0_gm8-6Bc8V-U77YPXibe7tyKK-hG5tIUYx0mYW8j2k0V1OQ/s320/20220222_094509.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Previously, I had done a bare bones mock-up of the tree trunk to audition on different backgrounds, and sent it to the church and family to approve. This is a digitally printed Hoffman fabric...</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDcHVahDxWeE7I4OvZahnH6gViT4Cu6z4-EZQbar6A6kVCvVPMH9nY16xKqgwA2ZUEKBMYm6_AQY8JUWOOLjhNfbn6lXn8YT3iVR8EmPf9LeUK3mJe9wF2GA6qZkVnQCPu-LF1jwol0R6nXzRgsQAtODF1AfQOvrT5Psj0ZcL0K37EguU0IxPTPR9/s721/digital_background.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="718" data-original-width="721" height="319" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEidDcHVahDxWeE7I4OvZahnH6gViT4Cu6z4-EZQbar6A6kVCvVPMH9nY16xKqgwA2ZUEKBMYm6_AQY8JUWOOLjhNfbn6lXn8YT3iVR8EmPf9LeUK3mJe9wF2GA6qZkVnQCPu-LF1jwol0R6nXzRgsQAtODF1AfQOvrT5Psj0ZcL0K37EguU0IxPTPR9/s320/digital_background.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>...and this is a background I made with vibrant <a href="http://islandbatik.com" target="_blank">Island Batik</a> fabrics, sewn using a curved patchwork technique.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZeludgDqbDkiI_Es4y-HUe7KrsyoRI4denuAqx2wFip2WsQ1ljtQNPU14FpV8MI_J3BCC1M63EhMls5p13sFTSIDxvgUKCZAaXR5AyK1u1IaQgXDvGN1qvUNUcmwFuorKxfdF6XD_ufCCjiRIgzdtXSCtQdrQwurLLU1qrAoHgBXo3AGX8-N7tR9Q/s870/pieced_background.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="653" data-original-width="870" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgZeludgDqbDkiI_Es4y-HUe7KrsyoRI4denuAqx2wFip2WsQ1ljtQNPU14FpV8MI_J3BCC1M63EhMls5p13sFTSIDxvgUKCZAaXR5AyK1u1IaQgXDvGN1qvUNUcmwFuorKxfdF6XD_ufCCjiRIgzdtXSCtQdrQwurLLU1qrAoHgBXo3AGX8-N7tR9Q/s320/pieced_background.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>All parties agreed on the batik, so I proceeded to fill in the tree branches.<br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFQZwBg6FaUK0i3aV3QGxSqCTIerlVCcP01Jc32_nUoBdKls5D6qk9E0YgXY_NtpVwr6nIfP0DxtoDPPS_D7Y_WIOf4TXNpyRlAy21g3TSNY8vA-9yXi-3pnPIhDu9zb6yKXtDEl_L4MpvK425lxdxN1NzSXDySsK4DPvys1zCJyCnrp8XnjWisuB/s1409/20220224_150443.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1057" data-original-width="1409" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjDFQZwBg6FaUK0i3aV3QGxSqCTIerlVCcP01Jc32_nUoBdKls5D6qk9E0YgXY_NtpVwr6nIfP0DxtoDPPS_D7Y_WIOf4TXNpyRlAy21g3TSNY8vA-9yXi-3pnPIhDu9zb6yKXtDEl_L4MpvK425lxdxN1NzSXDySsK4DPvys1zCJyCnrp8XnjWisuB/s320/20220224_150443.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div>The parament measures 20-1/4" w 24" long, and is backed in a rich red satin. The label reads as follows:</div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-family: "Times New Roman", serif;"><i>"The
simplicity of the design invokes a feeling of serenity and peace, and features
a lone, thread-painted tree silhouetted against a vibrant marsh sunset. The
tree is inspired by an actual tree located on W.Victoria Street, Amherst, overlooking
property donated by the Lusby family as the future site of the Cumberland
County Hospice. Above the tree, two small birds are seen heading heavenward."</i></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEwVdlNXmWMn-cWZ093v9fbO6E0Qw1-Bp2R3Zebl5arzXH90T7ImZCKirpU2RBJm_b9dxMFVOOl0LK6CUjs2UF-Lq7J4yZgzBnuhh2CmMBYFttDDLx5NfnH7kkwMj4cwxW3S0n5GOg1Qo-WDkexWyMvneya4z2tBKqLfqhTTsjCw3cBlXDJnRjJDgn/s6000/KarenNeary_6208.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="6000" data-original-width="4000" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgEwVdlNXmWMn-cWZ093v9fbO6E0Qw1-Bp2R3Zebl5arzXH90T7ImZCKirpU2RBJm_b9dxMFVOOl0LK6CUjs2UF-Lq7J4yZgzBnuhh2CmMBYFttDDLx5NfnH7kkwMj4cwxW3S0n5GOg1Qo-WDkexWyMvneya4z2tBKqLfqhTTsjCw3cBlXDJnRjJDgn/s320/KarenNeary_6208.JPG" width="213" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The project was finished and photographed in April...you can see we still had snow.</div></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-89020931646412787612022-05-24T17:55:00.001-03:002022-05-24T17:55:31.664-03:00Crown Jewels<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPnuYZoWI85A8KkQvAnwTuCLDcxP5w85Yz8FdCmu05cmidYFTptL8et2f9F2PcZXAFz-IKIk6pdO9zu3CjWLPXfKkixahg7-3RSTYPyy3DKH2OBlr88BrCc3l1yEXz2Q1E2BnAtDR6cMbDCqKa5qb4JtwnhKtoZAj7Upq4j3e6oR33RLZviI_YX-8/s4436/Cover_6238.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="4436" data-original-width="3627" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjKPnuYZoWI85A8KkQvAnwTuCLDcxP5w85Yz8FdCmu05cmidYFTptL8et2f9F2PcZXAFz-IKIk6pdO9zu3CjWLPXfKkixahg7-3RSTYPyy3DKH2OBlr88BrCc3l1yEXz2Q1E2BnAtDR6cMbDCqKa5qb4JtwnhKtoZAj7Upq4j3e6oR33RLZviI_YX-8/s320/Cover_6238.jpg" width="262" /></a></div><p>It's no secret that I'm a big fan of HM Queen Elizabeth II, so I was thrilled when Aurifil announced they were releasing a thread collection in honour of the Platinum Jubilee. The box reads: "The Platinum Jubilee Collection is Aurifil's humble tribute to Queen Elizabeth II. This year, we celebrate her success and achievements throughout her 70 years of service. Her fierce nature, resilience, and compassion have set a strong example, inspiring a new generation of leaders."</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJYa8jWMX6xFBlP9mDtKm3YVC8CRHxoxISx1uTob-MpCZmS3swzKZDt0xUfiQrm6NWCxmYYG0OY_0QEp0x8wTWcc0wiwkgtpIZo3WXIanjXk3pq7z1PbOWX4IicCsQ8dKDyJCqxI_xvQeJmJ-cR3d_gngAy3RZW5mr3mazIIqR38S9SDls9Xe08MJ/s265/PlatinumJubilee.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="215" data-original-width="265" height="215" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDJYa8jWMX6xFBlP9mDtKm3YVC8CRHxoxISx1uTob-MpCZmS3swzKZDt0xUfiQrm6NWCxmYYG0OY_0QEp0x8wTWcc0wiwkgtpIZo3WXIanjXk3pq7z1PbOWX4IicCsQ8dKDyJCqxI_xvQeJmJ-cR3d_gngAy3RZW5mr3mazIIqR38S9SDls9Xe08MJ/s1600/PlatinumJubilee.JPG" width="265" /></a></div><br /><p>Inside the <a href="https://sew-karen-ly-created.square.site/product/platinum-jubilee-thread-collection/462?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=3" target="_blank">commemorative box </a>is an array of colours fit for a queen: neutrals, plus gold, silver, platinum and of course, a very regal purple. The response to the collection has been very enthusiastic. Clearly I am not the only admirer.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwO7yWSt6R0NzUsSXA6bZoQI9MQKYCzAnjq3SLVsIulQ-NN9B3zcy_MmKSPbfMxEqoIgUx_lfq9phY6c6_XrJ4g7MfQ6o5KYmb4pREHOdztPo-4DBds4Y7Z3uQNgVkH-n-U258N_HOlSQxKqUs4iaK-ah5YHRNjdhcqLno1fSB2CArdUW_0SQzx50Y/s2456/thread2.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2456" data-original-width="939" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhwO7yWSt6R0NzUsSXA6bZoQI9MQKYCzAnjq3SLVsIulQ-NN9B3zcy_MmKSPbfMxEqoIgUx_lfq9phY6c6_XrJ4g7MfQ6o5KYmb4pREHOdztPo-4DBds4Y7Z3uQNgVkH-n-U258N_HOlSQxKqUs4iaK-ah5YHRNjdhcqLno1fSB2CArdUW_0SQzx50Y/s320/thread2.jpg" width="122" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">I decided to use the colours in my thread box to make a small hanging in honour of HM. I had hoped to have this ready to release on Victoria Day (yesterday) which we celebrate as the Queen's birthday, but one day off is pretty close. Starting with a New York Beauty block, I drew a crown and fitted it with sparkling jewels. In the centre is a circle of deep, rich purple which I trapuntoed with 2 layers of Hobbs wool batting to try and emulate the puffy middle bit you see in pictures. (I don't have much in-person crown experience.) My intention is to use it to decorate a door, but if you left out the extra batting, it would be lovely on a table. For high tea, maybe! The thread collections are selling very quickly, but there are a few left <a href="https://sew-karen-ly-created.square.site/product/platinum-jubilee-thread-collection/462?cp=true&sa=false&sbp=false&q=false&category_id=3">on my website.</a> </div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEBnZug94msi90rD8GbK0TitubGq52I0gipr-yen9CyuYb-JRDUuiv1aFKEcFmIy6FYPHsW_QwYEZb75xz8mFZNWCngleihn0cc8MKuZ1LsnAYNi6aFm5D0redP8aZl3vYz8YKGhmOBRqe292XuNkw5n38yR3A7-2oh1I3C1ofxF_n8L4jl9LDheIx/s1826/20220524_jewels.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1369" data-original-width="1826" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEBnZug94msi90rD8GbK0TitubGq52I0gipr-yen9CyuYb-JRDUuiv1aFKEcFmIy6FYPHsW_QwYEZb75xz8mFZNWCngleihn0cc8MKuZ1LsnAYNi6aFm5D0redP8aZl3vYz8YKGhmOBRqe292XuNkw5n38yR3A7-2oh1I3C1ofxF_n8L4jl9LDheIx/s320/20220524_jewels.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">Naturally, I chose rich Island Batik scraps for my project, matching the shades of thread to the fabric. It didn't take long to make, as the jewels are foundation pieced. The quilting was kept quite simple.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6b_6-bIU7o77jLdi_vXwdjZuOEbRxjw-y6g_oSrC3b-45_REUrKGV5MnwaOFRlOoes_i8cNYETWH9cZsGl083KAsP2f68O9JocWdGT588fYtCwOaCxzArGFL0NxN0QOdgQH0tJtUkP0Q6eK1xHeSq4voTG8jM2sfZ669zFxzRmMQaD49BmMc5jpjL/s1683/quilting.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1195" data-original-width="1683" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg6b_6-bIU7o77jLdi_vXwdjZuOEbRxjw-y6g_oSrC3b-45_REUrKGV5MnwaOFRlOoes_i8cNYETWH9cZsGl083KAsP2f68O9JocWdGT588fYtCwOaCxzArGFL0NxN0QOdgQH0tJtUkP0Q6eK1xHeSq4voTG8jM2sfZ669zFxzRmMQaD49BmMc5jpjL/s320/quilting.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3uD74chO-3J0hIhz7IZuPAVaMG3-vMu3F8p0dL-C1itylpEoK0I2FMNQnMISe7tJQevLCij7BsypiC1Mi3F5-plHYR8UwdcC-nrK4cRzJwYSDpxTJCyhQpR1TPuT80KZlIime48I3s0H9_qv-Ar1UIlqLIHtyxDSes7mKue41kUcG330zkAezekJC/s1771/jewelpop.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1256" data-original-width="1771" height="227" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi3uD74chO-3J0hIhz7IZuPAVaMG3-vMu3F8p0dL-C1itylpEoK0I2FMNQnMISe7tJQevLCij7BsypiC1Mi3F5-plHYR8UwdcC-nrK4cRzJwYSDpxTJCyhQpR1TPuT80KZlIime48I3s0H9_qv-Ar1UIlqLIHtyxDSes7mKue41kUcG330zkAezekJC/s320/jewelpop.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">The pattern is<a href="https://payhip.com/b/WqNhb" target="_blank"> free to download,</a> (click the link); I hope you will have fun with this. Canada Post has issued some lovely stamps, and I also found a lapel pin. There may be some commemorative china in my future as well if I can find something suitable.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMyafDythLjHly873Vuag-bEYzq-kHoXqSNU7NKIvmhOBVoui-cVuaTGnfmfwR_jrmlnseBDnXA41HX02GbU3JFeBF1hLVQa8YTYI17y00mWusNmyfSDyuL4Sf8pt_JdAuN8DvUagpmmzZtyB_v9tMWP7pj5t5_2uoYXaP-hHdmK20FOWTbOesdtH/s5739/treadle.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3912" data-original-width="5739" height="218" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgIMyafDythLjHly873Vuag-bEYzq-kHoXqSNU7NKIvmhOBVoui-cVuaTGnfmfwR_jrmlnseBDnXA41HX02GbU3JFeBF1hLVQa8YTYI17y00mWusNmyfSDyuL4Sf8pt_JdAuN8DvUagpmmzZtyB_v9tMWP7pj5t5_2uoYXaP-hHdmK20FOWTbOesdtH/s320/treadle.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /> <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ToJKKGJvLsMNhU5H20lpKckv92mEREdXKOa91t1lAO_iNvk8uX9rOedmO_qMJuJk7kWOOIPVa37eNV3jWzrGy2PXdjuxazyPjcqJSHoIBT6tJH9jBn70ykejvEKVzjmNih_LNd15kaZuv6ySKV0YmcKwvAqkZvUUpNlMnJuNLKVQ6vjNLXF-eFDU/s5138/DSC_6240%20(2).JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3898" data-original-width="5138" height="243" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi2ToJKKGJvLsMNhU5H20lpKckv92mEREdXKOa91t1lAO_iNvk8uX9rOedmO_qMJuJk7kWOOIPVa37eNV3jWzrGy2PXdjuxazyPjcqJSHoIBT6tJH9jBn70ykejvEKVzjmNih_LNd15kaZuv6ySKV0YmcKwvAqkZvUUpNlMnJuNLKVQ6vjNLXF-eFDU/s320/DSC_6240%20(2).JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /></div><div style="text-align: center;">"Long live our noble Queen"</div><p><br /></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-55250476548621018892022-05-20T12:57:00.002-03:002022-05-20T12:57:22.992-03:00Maritime Beauty Workshop<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGaNTnXqnZ3_xmQQHcQanrUK_gG-b250vJ5E_Mm1tN5s29Z81JwzKr6hKtOUEUUV0Iu8gv6qM2TeVVAMACXVhyUpLu_shp67Rmt_E5FIWeJoG8eHw8yctzGryl-4qvUmYbEgFP0tSDUqQe6azj6yViwSqb48Y3sb9hLpdXhbdqqLWLftMF1hCv5G51/s504/nyb_web.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="360" data-original-width="504" height="229" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGaNTnXqnZ3_xmQQHcQanrUK_gG-b250vJ5E_Mm1tN5s29Z81JwzKr6hKtOUEUUV0Iu8gv6qM2TeVVAMACXVhyUpLu_shp67Rmt_E5FIWeJoG8eHw8yctzGryl-4qvUmYbEgFP0tSDUqQe6azj6yViwSqb48Y3sb9hLpdXhbdqqLWLftMF1hCv5G51/s320/nyb_web.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: 22.0pt;">Maritime Beauty Table Topper Workshop<o:p></o:p></span></u></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">What:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Friday August 5, 2022 as
part of the Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Where:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Amherst, Nova Scotia<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Who: Taught by Karen Neary<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">When: 9:30-3:30<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;">Cost: $85.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.5pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">In this
workshop, students will make a table topper with New York Beauty blocks.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>The Maritime Beauty pattern is a great
learning piece, as it encompasses so many techniques in a do-able sized project:
sewing curves, piecing sharp spikes, and making and applying bias binding to a
curved edge. There are also 4 inside corners to turn when binding. Instead
of regular foundation piecing, we will do paperless paper-piecing (also known
as freezer paper piecing) which results in perfect points with no messy paper
to remove afterwards. Students will be shown a quick and easy way to make
multiple copies of the foundation for future projects without tracing or
photocopying. This will be a full day class; the bias binding application
will be a demonstration only, providing students with instruction on how to
proceed once the project is quilted at home. This is not a difficult piece, but
best suited to those with some quilting experience (i.e., mastery of the 1/4”
seam allowance.)<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.5pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">This table
topper is my original design, and the class fee includes the pattern and enough
foundations to make the Maritime Beauty. (There will also be a special surprise
from our sponsor, Aurifil!) Students will supply their own fabrics. Prior to
the class, templates will be sent to each participant so that the centre blocks
may be cut out ahead of time.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Doing this
means some will finish the piecing of the Maritime Beauty in class.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.5pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Registration
is via email to <a href="mailto:karen@karenneary.ca">karen@karenneary.ca</a>.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Your spot is confirmed once payment is
received (etransfer is preferred, but other arrangements can be made. There are
a limited number of seats available, so please do not send money until your
spot is confirmed via email.) There are no refunds, however I will work with
you to find a replacement if unable to attend.<b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><u><span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span><o:p></o:p></u></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.5pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;">Thank
you!</i></b></p><p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.5pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"></b></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtOLPFcKk5EeecrqFW9WA62XLEuZlGIY72Hp0nMOKnJzKzybSG--hw2Ff9r6JZsVtGVIV1dzblCXukWpYckvUKyYhYQdhVwwVLAYnVAbZt_G6PMNMptSFDnGJtB6Vns0V605ngfk44Zo3Z_wOPBp0UPKDlBCHQWGQUfU8IaQAASGVskq-acCboISb/s3000/Chrissy%20Beauty%208%20x%2010.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2400" data-original-width="3000" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgVtOLPFcKk5EeecrqFW9WA62XLEuZlGIY72Hp0nMOKnJzKzybSG--hw2Ff9r6JZsVtGVIV1dzblCXukWpYckvUKyYhYQdhVwwVLAYnVAbZt_G6PMNMptSFDnGJtB6Vns0V605ngfk44Zo3Z_wOPBp0UPKDlBCHQWGQUfU8IaQAASGVskq-acCboISb/s320/Chrissy%20Beauty%208%20x%2010.JPG" width="320" /></a></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /></b></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIGPU0G3vOUAKhMPaXkvhX67Ekba9sL0P_txyhOP8s_6_qhsTszx8PpCR8qxwY_NN8d2ToEO19W7ngxJZG-7jzSyB9vGx4rlEhEuGR4ENgk_0qzJxX2fpV5R1Cg6DEjU-vwUPQ-2LJXP8vmFfqwsWxGrVg4j6TKIYatS6UpWBCriUzS7kW3GopVDd3/s360/maritimebeauty_xmas_mail.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="257" data-original-width="360" height="228" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjIGPU0G3vOUAKhMPaXkvhX67Ekba9sL0P_txyhOP8s_6_qhsTszx8PpCR8qxwY_NN8d2ToEO19W7ngxJZG-7jzSyB9vGx4rlEhEuGR4ENgk_0qzJxX2fpV5R1Cg6DEjU-vwUPQ-2LJXP8vmFfqwsWxGrVg4j6TKIYatS6UpWBCriUzS7kW3GopVDd3/s320/maritimebeauty_xmas_mail.jpg" width="320" /></a></b></div><b style="mso-bidi-font-weight: normal;"><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcJKaty4GXZyCRzEP1m2MIRWjozVl7B8qA-e5k-aJnD7hb986hfh-vpNmBzB31J2DF-3VCqE4cMPr2bOolmYpkuu0T_TGIZx4iw5jjjniKn4GzxY6qJpva1oexJqlJCAFLDMgTEGwVVCaA2zI0SdjLqnBfLbqEQHgQAVNY9mos6L7K9iZtc4I6aAx2/s3488/DSCF6081.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2616" data-original-width="3488" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjcJKaty4GXZyCRzEP1m2MIRWjozVl7B8qA-e5k-aJnD7hb986hfh-vpNmBzB31J2DF-3VCqE4cMPr2bOolmYpkuu0T_TGIZx4iw5jjjniKn4GzxY6qJpva1oexJqlJCAFLDMgTEGwVVCaA2zI0SdjLqnBfLbqEQHgQAVNY9mos6L7K9iZtc4I6aAx2/s320/DSCF6081.JPG" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><br /><i style="mso-bidi-font-style: normal;"><br /></i></b><p></p><br /><p></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-83884003662191570122022-05-20T12:07:00.003-03:002022-05-20T12:07:40.459-03:00Back to Spool Workshop<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg76zWtjj5LjFBHRVSR0ZY2Cpng3KkFqqa9y_nX1NZrZhmxC0E59uwpDEgUyCdol8b0pILeUTH-gDTyfFJL0-Amn34p5D-56HQ42LOhb8VgRBmzRxQ3tRHFxiT4AkdebbPhpizQ8N7LutiHY_Mh4BFlTJBXtI16NK8lXMN428RwGnbXHLnbK-FEFgHP/s647/crabapple_thread_small.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="593" data-original-width="647" height="293" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg76zWtjj5LjFBHRVSR0ZY2Cpng3KkFqqa9y_nX1NZrZhmxC0E59uwpDEgUyCdol8b0pILeUTH-gDTyfFJL0-Amn34p5D-56HQ42LOhb8VgRBmzRxQ3tRHFxiT4AkdebbPhpizQ8N7LutiHY_Mh4BFlTJBXtI16NK8lXMN428RwGnbXHLnbK-FEFgHP/s320/crabapple_thread_small.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p align="center" class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.5pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto; text-align: center;"><u><span style="font-size: 22pt;">Back To Spool
Workshop<o:p></o:p></span></u></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal"><b>What: Thursday August 4, 2022 as
part of the Nova Scotia Fibre Arts Festival <o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal"><b>Where: Amherst, Nova Scotia<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal"><b>Who: Taught by Karen Neary<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal"><b>When: 9:30-3:30<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p align="center" class="MsoNormal"><b>Cost: $85.<o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.5pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Join me
for a relaxed day of free-motion stitching, with a little abracadabra and trompe
l'oeil thrown in to help release the power contained within a spool of thread. This class is not for beginners, but for those
comfortable with free-motion stitching. We will go back-to-spool to play with
various weights of threads, stitching on wash-away stabilizer to create
appliqués which may be added to any project.
Project for the day will be a flowering crab apple tree. A selection of beautiful
Aurifil threads will be included in the class fee (including a special surprise
from our awesome sponsor, Aurifil!), along with stabilizers needed to complete
the project. You will supply your own background fabric on which to place your
tree...or you simply want to frame it with your hoop for a sweet little hanging.<o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.5pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;">Students
will need to bring confidence in free motion stitching, as well as an
embroidery hoop that fits on the bed of your machines (i.e. make sure it fits <b>under</b> your needle and within your
throat space. The one I use is 7-1/2” across and 3/8” high).</p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-bottom: 13.5pt; mso-margin-top-alt: auto;"></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbf8ZnwPd_H0n3LJ4U4cACVC1QVEzxQNcgCm1MOOhlRfpJqYnSMW0XH9LH_sujyY5KpJO65UcdvEVXLEeXqQL8PAZR3FY9KzfB-tBi5mkgdoN_Dj1i4UjQ-BtcetYwQHhH8MuOW_x99LwizpBVebkQ7yzO1eZlSR3mOWQcciDDWa7ybsVhZkqPR5xV/s1171/flowering%20crab.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="769" data-original-width="1171" height="210" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbf8ZnwPd_H0n3LJ4U4cACVC1QVEzxQNcgCm1MOOhlRfpJqYnSMW0XH9LH_sujyY5KpJO65UcdvEVXLEeXqQL8PAZR3FY9KzfB-tBi5mkgdoN_Dj1i4UjQ-BtcetYwQHhH8MuOW_x99LwizpBVebkQ7yzO1eZlSR3mOWQcciDDWa7ybsVhZkqPR5xV/s320/flowering%20crab.jpg" width="320" /></a></div>Registration
is via email to <a href="mailto:karen@karenneary.ca">karen@karenneary.ca</a>. Your spot is confirmed once payment is
received (etransfer is preferred, but other arrangements can be made. There are
a limited number of seats available, so please do not send money until your
spot is confirmed via email.) There are no refunds, however I will work with
you to find a replacement if unable to attend.<b> </b><o:p></o:p><p></p>
<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGL5SXqZeyKGcDdqb-gdYkY2Xt1MEPzbdPguiV8wMgnuXq7atQVwTwj5Jg3v5ZpueI-66ETwm1tys8x9LD6LTWrj5UnZTldLz1KvPnDFRSnrT6NqypihpNSKZmNCV-uPDEMGF02EUH4jMMaZSz43vo7DKpX032tbVa80qczmYBLewWHklSu-IWNKH6/s659/on_background_small.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="659" data-original-width="535" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjGL5SXqZeyKGcDdqb-gdYkY2Xt1MEPzbdPguiV8wMgnuXq7atQVwTwj5Jg3v5ZpueI-66ETwm1tys8x9LD6LTWrj5UnZTldLz1KvPnDFRSnrT6NqypihpNSKZmNCV-uPDEMGF02EUH4jMMaZSz43vo7DKpX032tbVa80qczmYBLewWHklSu-IWNKH6/s320/on_background_small.jpg" width="260" /></a></div><br /><p class="MsoNormal"><br /></p></div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-67341496175198662672022-04-25T16:48:00.001-03:002022-04-25T16:49:04.267-03:00In A Frenzy...<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyiVbcpMDBt7vvHHv3VFhXwnXB7tV6rvtXChF8SVIKlchhwGusquUpx0WoYwvLTf01jjqtDzYyQmwTygZoTLZqriThHTgOITdaXPXMcBFMDnDP8HdPnbR-_G7ml9iqZwps2YM2LXWjc1pTzLOpvL4f8HVcX2QmjAaA63l86Fymw90rB3_7Gt5Zgin/s2264/20220128_171054.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1698" data-original-width="2264" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhTyiVbcpMDBt7vvHHv3VFhXwnXB7tV6rvtXChF8SVIKlchhwGusquUpx0WoYwvLTf01jjqtDzYyQmwTygZoTLZqriThHTgOITdaXPXMcBFMDnDP8HdPnbR-_G7ml9iqZwps2YM2LXWjc1pTzLOpvL4f8HVcX2QmjAaA63l86Fymw90rB3_7Gt5Zgin/s320/20220128_171054.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Historic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">I'm often known to be in a tizzy, but this coming Saturday you will find
me in an actual frenzy: The 2nd PEI FABRIC FRENZY<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Historic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">DATE: Saturday, April 30, 2022<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Historic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Admission: $2.00 includes door prizes<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Historic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Proceeds to benefit Blooming House<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Historic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">Light Refreshments are available.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="background: white;"><span style="color: #050505; font-family: "inherit",serif; font-size: 11.5pt; mso-bidi-font-family: "Segoe UI Historic"; mso-fareast-font-family: "Times New Roman"; mso-fareast-language: EN-CA;">I will be in attendance with lots and lots of <a href="https://www.facebook.com/aurifil.quilt.thread/?__cft__%5b0%5d=AZXvzkVxvwSuq5PlVn0hOHzCWrjr4qyYCldyzR6XFX7b-1Qyt_wvOVaV7wo2oZCsYIZOvU090ih8HXywyhtJYJfPwChOl9fJ2WcP7WJQGRt_FA3KJHBeMSqO0QeMYjrEp6fCkbazN63CLT2Mb8sS35imoRiaT0nTA6qG9USjcOHnja3VlhDlUv1iXBuhITwFfiY&__tn__=kK-R"><span style="border: 1pt none windowtext; color: blue; mso-border-alt: none windowtext 0cm; padding: 0cm; text-decoration: none; text-underline: none;">Aurifil</span></a>
thread, as well as my books and patterns. Hope to see you there!<o:p></o:p></span></p><br /></div><p></p>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-49143819163359557222022-03-16T04:00:00.001-03:002022-03-16T04:00:00.188-03:00Log Cabins In The Cabin (Or Cottage!)<p> </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkmD0YDZrydTkKPb7THKBmjb6Sfh3A5fErEZdMVFkee7F1yEzDE3vdwCpsXJrVf-JHIllxat_rCqpdcThlMalgCrZSQLgOdO9_FFkF5Ni4ceKvA-uiGOWOZ4IAHy2ZstViS6pUVATTgritT6EmA6TBX0L8yuhGvPjDUvYiCqar1ofrO4EkqwPho0bq=s1657" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1242" data-original-width="1657" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjkmD0YDZrydTkKPb7THKBmjb6Sfh3A5fErEZdMVFkee7F1yEzDE3vdwCpsXJrVf-JHIllxat_rCqpdcThlMalgCrZSQLgOdO9_FFkF5Ni4ceKvA-uiGOWOZ4IAHy2ZstViS6pUVATTgritT6EmA6TBX0L8yuhGvPjDUvYiCqar1ofrO4EkqwPho0bq=s320" width="320" /></a></div>Remember <a href="http://karenneary.ca/patterns.htm" target="_blank">these placemats </a>from a few months back? The pattern has been extremely popular: very quick and easy to stitch. Here's a way to coax another season from the same pattern.<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMoTAqb7FOdpq-mglReHZvbq-BCv-fD2VxuCJlprePwG14ZKUAYMKV9sCbiAvXqOPYZDqKXDHF9p8cgy-d7qtNbmvoS-8Eu27JiIFSqK1h6u5XPffQ7MrcJrtLJXT0E0nIAap3nZ0Qa5SV6t2Wu9h9IsshRpa4J6Ma4Zx6Hi33W3zWGTDpTcJ2crbz=s1525" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1270" data-original-width="1525" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjMoTAqb7FOdpq-mglReHZvbq-BCv-fD2VxuCJlprePwG14ZKUAYMKV9sCbiAvXqOPYZDqKXDHF9p8cgy-d7qtNbmvoS-8Eu27JiIFSqK1h6u5XPffQ7MrcJrtLJXT0E0nIAap3nZ0Qa5SV6t2Wu9h9IsshRpa4J6Ma4Zx6Hi33W3zWGTDpTcJ2crbz=s320" width="320" /></a></div>On a recent trip to Mrs Pugsley's Emporium, I spotted these lovelies, and KNEW they would be fabulous in this pattern! The shop has them done up in half-metre cuts, so I chose 6 I liked.<br /><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCgzrgxS31siwz_yqGke3EdP-C5L9iH4XorLE0CDV3s4drFntw8ZCtNZQEjwuDnEBal-EiDr5DyOMu4DduqzTwQ0PKEWhyZVBLuuVHcpNbcTJhdtcVXda68woxfCf-m1X_VGoa0v2Xab5MQw02TpG4Jhnf0WEuiN2xpHWlyOMX09-2bxXR2LQU8ycD=s1751" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1314" data-original-width="1751" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhCgzrgxS31siwz_yqGke3EdP-C5L9iH4XorLE0CDV3s4drFntw8ZCtNZQEjwuDnEBal-EiDr5DyOMu4DduqzTwQ0PKEWhyZVBLuuVHcpNbcTJhdtcVXda68woxfCf-m1X_VGoa0v2Xab5MQw02TpG4Jhnf0WEuiN2xpHWlyOMX09-2bxXR2LQU8ycD=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div>Using Kona cotton Splash, Seascape, Blueprint, Sea Glass, Pool and Lagoon gave the mats a very modern look.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEif_qhtMvj12zBLM61mulCnQjqb5bkqk-HhrQmVGxw7Hkgjr1LcjunpCVEQ17n0fr8eN3KkSDlQB4NxXzD_Gv8of1EJKKkHOSQLU-csvvRuIo9ZE565KrpdzIXIhEprCGdgNZ-8xOLNWZmJKhCZCn_OLGJgiSbvqMuSl9AWRObrm3bKlZ-OwCtJA9nX=s1573" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1449" data-original-width="1573" height="295" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEif_qhtMvj12zBLM61mulCnQjqb5bkqk-HhrQmVGxw7Hkgjr1LcjunpCVEQ17n0fr8eN3KkSDlQB4NxXzD_Gv8of1EJKKkHOSQLU-csvvRuIo9ZE565KrpdzIXIhEprCGdgNZ-8xOLNWZmJKhCZCn_OLGJgiSbvqMuSl9AWRObrm3bKlZ-OwCtJA9nX=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div>For added interest, I reversed the colour order in two of the four mats.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcRHHegKYewVXRwm7BBBQbi_xo6E23CZ58SQExpmp_3hPI820AKOp8vwYS3xOx9EJR6qkAKZMjpZ1uCjixAuAJZlIK0j2wt4hRtN9iVmpaM0Yx2JvBTEvC-g_T0bjg-5YlHuveRC-S2vARBQ04xXohZGBY4g9RI5dQ7QXgtkN_EBM6LZz0v1AfxFmm=s1937" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1720" data-original-width="1937" height="284" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEjcRHHegKYewVXRwm7BBBQbi_xo6E23CZ58SQExpmp_3hPI820AKOp8vwYS3xOx9EJR6qkAKZMjpZ1uCjixAuAJZlIK0j2wt4hRtN9iVmpaM0Yx2JvBTEvC-g_T0bjg-5YlHuveRC-S2vARBQ04xXohZGBY4g9RI5dQ7QXgtkN_EBM6LZz0v1AfxFmm=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div>Simple waves are free-motion quilted on my Bernina around the central triangle using <a href="https://sew-karen-ly-created.square.site/" target="_blank">Aurifil 50 weight</a> in a variegated blue and a variegated green. For batting, I chose Hobbs Thermore, a low-loft batting that shows the quilting off nicely.</div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgo_Ti9nhRRevEvWJn0w_d7twMpqxAnwBpR3oe5_bKH4sv8rJ48QZtmztMYV-Ydp96HNqK3-A7YHoB4QB7AjSwErdNobhgTHoEZyW11Xmn-r2Nh2IonMgGo0f0ThYLxaoMUT6jWZQo5tsl5B5HTcwrVYQ9pQ8TMMoqJLyuh5Mj0LeXCtqmR9nriexxG=s1415" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1061" data-original-width="1415" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgo_Ti9nhRRevEvWJn0w_d7twMpqxAnwBpR3oe5_bKH4sv8rJ48QZtmztMYV-Ydp96HNqK3-A7YHoB4QB7AjSwErdNobhgTHoEZyW11Xmn-r2Nh2IonMgGo0f0ThYLxaoMUT6jWZQo5tsl5B5HTcwrVYQ9pQ8TMMoqJLyuh5Mj0LeXCtqmR9nriexxG=s320" width="320" /></a></div>These fit better on a square or rectangular table, but we don't have one here. They will be perfect for the table at the cottage, and I look forward to trying them out when the weather warms. With the watery, seaside palette, they will look super there.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghXh2XVr5F9TWLOmKDorDVDbzWAHfdvfFbFj9MEqN60LYjHftd1Dp63nwLiEYtiKuQwNBv7rOqA8P2a38Hu8szClL9qPWuBJzFpL80HCPycDP4g24VLGqZLEXd5S1gfxooAAVoGNvQVSfqZEyYLdMpMSJm66CLw1ei88fqaACtBWoZSPIf79vTMS_l=s1692" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1269" data-original-width="1692" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEghXh2XVr5F9TWLOmKDorDVDbzWAHfdvfFbFj9MEqN60LYjHftd1Dp63nwLiEYtiKuQwNBv7rOqA8P2a38Hu8szClL9qPWuBJzFpL80HCPycDP4g24VLGqZLEXd5S1gfxooAAVoGNvQVSfqZEyYLdMpMSJm66CLw1ei88fqaACtBWoZSPIf79vTMS_l=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhh_YJPnwXnddLVygftES3hrD4-T8ngR8RXz4wIKszfLBXWvF-_DMNhVQoWUiYUyL4AQ_qnMGVDNDj-d2Ah7oywNp5qVhPwO_OXfVeOd_N7GMWu7ggt25d7TnOwnMuyTQWTVvaItcIMBLVz0LkEinPUvIOK5CRueLR2tcWa7Es_T3TuHh2NuTg8l1L_=s1671" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1253" data-original-width="1671" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhh_YJPnwXnddLVygftES3hrD4-T8ngR8RXz4wIKszfLBXWvF-_DMNhVQoWUiYUyL4AQ_qnMGVDNDj-d2Ah7oywNp5qVhPwO_OXfVeOd_N7GMWu7ggt25d7TnOwnMuyTQWTVvaItcIMBLVz0LkEinPUvIOK5CRueLR2tcWa7Es_T3TuHh2NuTg8l1L_=s320" width="320" /></a></div>I also alternated fabrics used on the back. These mats are a great lesson in the power of colour for creating a whole new look. <br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnNWEj0dOp7hSi7pIsg_Cots3iEVs9CXWvVShw7qu3im19M2Vs8cfCf4T4U8kJ-dvPvaUm8S5rHopjuFlTEe0rCRd2vBfxQQg_bWmqik1Jp_COYgFBR4Y2Y7oIeOw0BCD1kPikKQZYkjI4QyODKOvs7xLkTz7y9degudptSiNDeqGgZwe9d71SCB7q=s1404" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1053" data-original-width="1404" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEgnNWEj0dOp7hSi7pIsg_Cots3iEVs9CXWvVShw7qu3im19M2Vs8cfCf4T4U8kJ-dvPvaUm8S5rHopjuFlTEe0rCRd2vBfxQQg_bWmqik1Jp_COYgFBR4Y2Y7oIeOw0BCD1kPikKQZYkjI4QyODKOvs7xLkTz7y9degudptSiNDeqGgZwe9d71SCB7q=s320" width="320" /></a></div>The pattern is available <a href="http://karenneary.ca/patterns.htm" target="_blank">from my website,</a> in both print and download version. If you are in the Fredericton area, you can also find lots of my patterns in stock at <a href=" https://thequiltingshed.com/" target="_blank">Ridge Machine Quilting Shed</a> in Hanwell. <br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-24627516248322215762022-02-03T20:45:00.000-04:002022-02-03T20:45:32.146-04:00For Wee Bairn in Blue<p> Last week, I showed you my newly released pattern called For The Wee Bairn. It was made with a new collection called "Lace and Grace" from Island Batik. I liked the quilt so much, I made it a second time, this one using a blue background and assorted scraps for the 9 patches. The gorgeous snow this past weekend made a perfect backdrop for photography.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj99G3D1IJtPtoGHBW2maIbLjbpMUcLP5Wehj4MIOGSeb8xkEZdfAJIUqjwtrrFUUdHhFpYmtS1DEYijcz7DujRfycwpb1y2Hahe2u9YGpVbGzreJWV0GxtyAp4rDgEkKJfBH7fwfQDyHmzUuYpfdpvQ3ibmJ-AhkIaRuDOvvFzvSbIiggHd7-tWmSL=s4905" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3923" data-original-width="4905" height="256" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj99G3D1IJtPtoGHBW2maIbLjbpMUcLP5Wehj4MIOGSeb8xkEZdfAJIUqjwtrrFUUdHhFpYmtS1DEYijcz7DujRfycwpb1y2Hahe2u9YGpVbGzreJWV0GxtyAp4rDgEkKJfBH7fwfQDyHmzUuYpfdpvQ3ibmJ-AhkIaRuDOvvFzvSbIiggHd7-tWmSL=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;">Other than using different fabrics, I followed my own directions exactly.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhf2kZFJFC0KKnXDC189Tr9gt1Zhd9n1EkF9JyBb0o_qeLfRAdV-5L_0D0SvrLtmGnazSbIie0Q4X14nNmfwiSGXRcPFYaPt41GQmNrfdGGWW5aXpOmuG9D7w_UEFWeGz2tXYSSe2dDXUK_fUnfNeotURypoEhlXkz1ThC6evTrbTB5pfzrRppu5VHA=s1836" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1377" data-original-width="1836" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhf2kZFJFC0KKnXDC189Tr9gt1Zhd9n1EkF9JyBb0o_qeLfRAdV-5L_0D0SvrLtmGnazSbIie0Q4X14nNmfwiSGXRcPFYaPt41GQmNrfdGGWW5aXpOmuG9D7w_UEFWeGz2tXYSSe2dDXUK_fUnfNeotURypoEhlXkz1ThC6evTrbTB5pfzrRppu5VHA=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">It's pretty amazing how quickly the blocks go together.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj73pABhpV1NWSYfoUhKIiScjIRR7dgnPv8UG-5VhY0hhQulcKu_oGHVciI6V48rk1t3Svpjcb1EA1sK9rCV6F7_caIXTmkHGi6X0i3rLgdc0AuzrbXpUiDolgWKwXJA1FXjtNqdB8mWU16Ik2b0V2Tcnt0XCpttEVJoJeYekL5wwhpg9lzm0cNRDDV=s900" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="675" data-original-width="900" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEj73pABhpV1NWSYfoUhKIiScjIRR7dgnPv8UG-5VhY0hhQulcKu_oGHVciI6V48rk1t3Svpjcb1EA1sK9rCV6F7_caIXTmkHGi6X0i3rLgdc0AuzrbXpUiDolgWKwXJA1FXjtNqdB8mWU16Ik2b0V2Tcnt0XCpttEVJoJeYekL5wwhpg9lzm0cNRDDV=s320" width="320" /></a></div></div><div>I quilt on my domestic sewing machine, so my quilts are pin basted. This is the only part of the process I do not enjoy. :(</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEZ1_Juq-M3EUG5cdMcoDyhClcNzXAVnDCtb_2xXA04LHvVIYmaGfroGOkCUU0cyeU6OKkKjhalh0lGrD31pW_1nZ4oc8ft90eQ9_-BojYiogT6W4pK8-VHIh_2bN46EllBr6BDUUVuIibP7FohLASgBXvgD05C7R10x6nKTT6fzTCr8Am4bDljDB6=s1009" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="757" data-original-width="1009" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhEZ1_Juq-M3EUG5cdMcoDyhClcNzXAVnDCtb_2xXA04LHvVIYmaGfroGOkCUU0cyeU6OKkKjhalh0lGrD31pW_1nZ4oc8ft90eQ9_-BojYiogT6W4pK8-VHIh_2bN46EllBr6BDUUVuIibP7FohLASgBXvgD05C7R10x6nKTT6fzTCr8Am4bDljDB6=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div>This time I chose a soft yellow flannel for the backing, and used Aurifil 40 weight thread both in top and bobbin. As before, I stitched free hand feathers in the curved sections, and simply outlined the Improved Nine Patch blocks.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfsuPTCPN-DjHlK4yeESyjN0KmPXYfmoVUmCw5Kl-rpvg9SpmLzuXvWOfpXxXQADsyQOAc6bOrA8zheexmzKNQBqxU5W6-Q6N_kyYcg950bImtyQ57LDh2SIUzDGHBbYIYLirCeCuoLNwI313pu9GckthQptoEtf693pLKS2h48KIv1Zx4xEiK6beM=s875" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="636" data-original-width="875" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhfsuPTCPN-DjHlK4yeESyjN0KmPXYfmoVUmCw5Kl-rpvg9SpmLzuXvWOfpXxXQADsyQOAc6bOrA8zheexmzKNQBqxU5W6-Q6N_kyYcg950bImtyQ57LDh2SIUzDGHBbYIYLirCeCuoLNwI313pu9GckthQptoEtf693pLKS2h48KIv1Zx4xEiK6beM=s320" width="320" /></a></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEig1Payu7pc-C9emtemJgwvwaESB69RHqdtagdInKUW_FAgzAOq2t42IGsyLt2yF5WkBxiPG0x20UMsGqChX6ATkianu1T0J_9sy7gJ47oxHfYD1oyGPpBrD4hJPYWm9ZpjCXiIiQjVYRzzfPLmz5jUq_8-Grgpdf52jhPGSPSjgr4rvtH6YXgAUzFL=s5306" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3702" data-original-width="5306" height="223" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEig1Payu7pc-C9emtemJgwvwaESB69RHqdtagdInKUW_FAgzAOq2t42IGsyLt2yF5WkBxiPG0x20UMsGqChX6ATkianu1T0J_9sy7gJ47oxHfYD1oyGPpBrD4hJPYWm9ZpjCXiIiQjVYRzzfPLmz5jUq_8-Grgpdf52jhPGSPSjgr4rvtH6YXgAUzFL=s320" width="320" /></a></div></div><div>Since I have no wee bairns of my own to wrap, this version is for sale. You can find it on my website.</div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjHT--zzWUbdT13nmrjetnz_vNxkDeFpRcbR_h89O8W9Xxvf2hHvMtOtgXPiZ6Fpo_Y9zuW5Fuz3VyJqM25un3KEhg1YbndG8IfVSFZtdOeEkTf0mzRsd7k41PVL5lDJQ-FbRDh27i74qM9K9vTD1nRtFsk5MA4KSJVGgBAA7_F_4ynfys5r83zS70=s3865" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="3865" data-original-width="3093" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/a/AVvXsEhjHT--zzWUbdT13nmrjetnz_vNxkDeFpRcbR_h89O8W9Xxvf2hHvMtOtgXPiZ6Fpo_Y9zuW5Fuz3VyJqM25un3KEhg1YbndG8IfVSFZtdOeEkTf0mzRsd7k41PVL5lDJQ-FbRDh27i74qM9K9vTD1nRtFsk5MA4KSJVGgBAA7_F_4ynfys5r83zS70=s320" width="256" /></a></div></div><br /><br />Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4736171483312740004.post-13864074399123426312022-02-02T16:11:00.002-04:002022-02-02T16:11:37.375-04:00Valentine's Mug Mat<p> <a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhlMiyCarA_rHc81e3KCb79RkYfFpm_xZkihmh-JXM-wG29Has4lbbmgGkrNqbZ4KlWRfk3yZsnBrP_B2J6PXYlpohBsxrdSioQNvaYyK5fjqrWLR15Aje7wqjqeG2Tf5mprHCsZwEXMk/s1600/KNeary_cupid.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #0066cc; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center; text-decoration-line: none;"><img border="0" height="233" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhhlMiyCarA_rHc81e3KCb79RkYfFpm_xZkihmh-JXM-wG29Has4lbbmgGkrNqbZ4KlWRfk3yZsnBrP_B2J6PXYlpohBsxrdSioQNvaYyK5fjqrWLR15Aje7wqjqeG2Tf5mprHCsZwEXMk/w320-h233/KNeary_cupid.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 4px;" width="320" /></a></p><p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Here's a quick project to stitch for your special someone for Valentine's Day. This mug mat is larger than most, as it's meant to be shared by two. Fusible appliqué means you can whip this up in time for the big day.</span></p><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"><br /></span><div align="center" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm; text-align: center;"><b><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Spiral Heart Mug Mat<o:p></o:p></span></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><b><u>Finished Size:</u></b> 6-1/2" x 11"<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm;"><b><u><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Materials<o:p></o:p></span></u></b></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8" square of white*<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8" square of red*<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7" x 11" background fabric<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8" square of fusible web<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">8" square of tear away stabilizer<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7" x 12" batting<o:p></o:p></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">7" x 12" backing</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">1, 2-1/4" x WOF strip of red for binding<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><i>*</i><i> Quilter's Rose by Stof used in sample project</i>.<o:p></o:p></span></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: justify;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><br /></span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">You can get the pdf template for the heart for free <a href="https://payhip.com/sewkaren" target="_blank">here</a>. Make sure when you print the heart you choose "actual size" from the list of print options (no scaling). Please note that the design is already reversed for you, ready for tracing onto the back of the fusible web.</span></div><div style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; margin: 0cm;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><u><b>Directions:</b></u></span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjtUR3e0axIbU8vc1wc3eeapgfaMYz5HKgvN6lTUPvopiGvZQjtbfqzUKuBCMsbn7Z-aWkCQvk_WFy1DNHkIQfAsG9yemn578UoGASAg9-X2LB7SMyzqGWZNkzP9nRCqSUhSGVws2KbxPQ/s1600/DSC_1048.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="color: #0066cc; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"></span></a><br /></div><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Trace heart design onto fusible web. Note that the heart has two sections. Fuse one section to back of red and one to back of white fabrics. Cut out carefully. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Remove paper backing and a</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">rrange the two heart sections so that they are snugged up with no gaps in between. I use a corsage pin to gently nudge the pieces into place. F</span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">use to centre of background fabric. </span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgErx2rY-hZ4Qv1a0UfyWLcDiw0o1CM8aCg_Dv-kuVLwKlr3w2suk5ia_wY8Qgu0Q4p9EAOShPQtc3oDZGWTmf4SxOa46Rpv23WTY-hPqJ5SB-WjEyjhmpb-vGmLHwIHaHgIh49QBxupk/s1600/DSC_1037.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="color: #0066cc; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhgErx2rY-hZ4Qv1a0UfyWLcDiw0o1CM8aCg_Dv-kuVLwKlr3w2suk5ia_wY8Qgu0Q4p9EAOShPQtc3oDZGWTmf4SxOa46Rpv23WTY-hPqJ5SB-WjEyjhmpb-vGmLHwIHaHgIh49QBxupk/s1600/DSC_1037.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 4px;" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">With stabilizer underneath work stitch around edges of heart to secure. Sample shown uses straight stitching, but a narrow zigzag would add nice definition to the edges. Trim stabilizer.</span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;" /><div class="MsoNormal" style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Add batting and backing, pin baste. Quilt. Sample shown is quilted around the outside of heart and echoed 1/4" away. Squiggly lines are free motion quilted from the heart to the sides. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Trim mat. </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"> </span><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;">Mine is 6-1/2" x 11.</span></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoh8rXk_Cq9EflqWYUv6PCXSKQpeg6U94wDsxV5amhVaV5F69mtvTfrCpGhpAtBSG-yAY6Adbuqz5BnRBX6qy6ibSZgGZPZ-ktNTdM18BTLWdfNQQRORlLZMxP_x3wZs1FbYwsbrxrC4I/s1600/DSC_1043.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="color: #0066cc; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhoh8rXk_Cq9EflqWYUv6PCXSKQpeg6U94wDsxV5amhVaV5F69mtvTfrCpGhpAtBSG-yAY6Adbuqz5BnRBX6qy6ibSZgGZPZ-ktNTdM18BTLWdfNQQRORlLZMxP_x3wZs1FbYwsbrxrC4I/s1600/DSC_1043.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 4px;" width="320" /></span></a></div><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Fold 2-1/4" binding strip in half lengthwise, wrong sides together and press. S</span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">ew to front of quilt, mitering corners. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Flip to back and hand stitch in place. </span><span style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;"> </span><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;" /><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9C2Bcu8y75kg1b7k8uJQz8_04TlOnyYM547xC6wa6JUeaA-BiRkPIWs3ONCduRNlEweQgMzuhbuRoyuKi1KSKkmg2RM9yWsOdyDuYy9rsnFpIRvjZRUB8iLABEsOIGOUiBahefropKQ/s1600/DSC_1052.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="color: #0066cc; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgS9C2Bcu8y75kg1b7k8uJQz8_04TlOnyYM547xC6wa6JUeaA-BiRkPIWs3ONCduRNlEweQgMzuhbuRoyuKi1KSKkmg2RM9yWsOdyDuYy9rsnFpIRvjZRUB8iLABEsOIGOUiBahefropKQ/s1600/DSC_1052.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 4px;" width="320" /></span></a></div><br style="background-color: white; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px;" /><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_sfVS1vXlUsd-0I4SiRCa8dh4e_tuZmo8XM9BNKdJYAy3ihjJf0p1BIbeBkfyDKfyyNNBPG5xEZMlH00DEzTHSZ4Udlsdi9iTKOEqWPBLsf8MBPQpGb-KGJyO6pFwd_2ErpGUEUjYqA/s1600/DSC_1053.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="color: #0066cc; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="213" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjd_sfVS1vXlUsd-0I4SiRCa8dh4e_tuZmo8XM9BNKdJYAy3ihjJf0p1BIbeBkfyDKfyyNNBPG5xEZMlH00DEzTHSZ4Udlsdi9iTKOEqWPBLsf8MBPQpGb-KGJyO6pFwd_2ErpGUEUjYqA/s1600/DSC_1053.JPG" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 4px;" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg15xm766WkdVBC5FY7adj773cDK-ZbCCOrkNFB39mq8HwqEYkOYWP646uW8HW01FIQ2obMpLGFOcMVL2e75ysoS7UccuSmqiV_JvyX1Yu_B-pddNfVTXm70iaOhExS25wcnGqnIW2C9uo/s1600/KNeary_heart.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="color: #0066cc; margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-decoration-line: none;"><span style="font-family: Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;"><img border="0" height="234" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg15xm766WkdVBC5FY7adj773cDK-ZbCCOrkNFB39mq8HwqEYkOYWP646uW8HW01FIQ2obMpLGFOcMVL2e75ysoS7UccuSmqiV_JvyX1Yu_B-pddNfVTXm70iaOhExS25wcnGqnIW2C9uo/s1600/KNeary_heart.jpg" style="border: 1px solid rgb(204, 204, 204); padding: 4px;" width="320" /></span></a></div><div class="separator" style="background-color: white; clear: both; color: #333333; font-family: Georgia, serif; font-size: 13px; text-align: center;">This entire pattern is available in a printer-friendly format as a free download at this link: https://payhip.com/sewkaren</div>Karenhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01846061000617561497noreply@blogger.com3