Quilting

Brand New Thimble!

August 29, 2013August 29, 2013 Fiona3 Comments

So I have another post in drafts about the Hunter’s Star quilt, but I just got a new thimble and I’m very excited about it! I bought it from Liu Xin, the self-styled thimble lady and it is so cool!

Some interesting things to note. The thimble still had crud on the inside (probably the material used to grind it smooth), but some rubbing with a scrap of paper has removed most it and the surface is lovely and smooth. I like that the shape is slightly oval so that it doesn’t spin on the finger.

The only fly in the pudding is that it is quite snug on my middle finger which is the one I usually use the thimble on. It fits my ring finger beautifully and is a little less snug on my pointer finger. I am debating whether I should exchange it for a larger size. I’m going to try it out first tonight and see.

Open toe foot and the Case of the Secret Garden

August 14, 2013August 16, 2013 FionaLeave a comment

Thanks to CotSG, I’ve actually tried some hybrid piecing, though on the hunters star first. I love the idea of being able to use both machine and hand piecing, BUT I have a preference for hand sewing. I love its precision and portability. I like watching TV while sewing quietly. On the other hand (haha!), machine piecing can be very quick.
I’ve machine pieced on my old Bernina before, but using rotary cut pieces, so no lines to watch, just edges. With Inklingo, I don’t have to be so exact with my cutting, but it means that I can’t rely on the edges while sewing on the machine. I blamed the machine for my mismatched lines and borrowed my friend’s Pfaff (it has the walking foot feature). I also bought an open-toed foot so that I could see the sewing line. Unfortunately, I can’t seem to find a way to pin the fabric so that the bottom doesn’t move. Is this normal?

Alabama Chanin · Inklingo · Quilting

Meanwhile, back at the Alabama Chanin ranch

May 27, 2013August 23, 2013 FionaLeave a comment

I’m considering the replacement of the two lightest blocks with brighter colors.
If you look closely, you’ll see I’ve inserted two candidates from my stash. Unfortunately, I have to go to work, so I’ll have to make my decision and do my printing when I get home tonight.
In the meantime, my commute is all about the Alabama Chanin swing skirt I started months ago.

This is the second panel out of four. At this rate, I figure I’ll have it done by the end of the year. Eh.

Inklingo · Quilting

Apple Core Quilt Completed!

April 27, 2013April 14, 2016 Fiona2 Comments

Last time I posted this quilt, I was this far.

And then I spent the weekend making up bias binding. With Karen’s helpful tutorial on finishing the binding, it is done!!

Feast your own on the finished-ness below!

Inklingo · Quilting

Beginning another baby quilt

April 6, 2013April 6, 2013 FionaLeave a comment

I’m still finishing the binding on the first baby quilt, but couldn’t resist making a start on the next one. It’s going to use the Hunter’s Star 12″ Inklingo collection and in rainbow colors since I don’t know the gender of the forthcoming child. I spent the evening doing all the printing and here’s the pile ready to cut!

Inklingo · Quilting

COTSG: Clue #3 in progress

February 19, 2013April 6, 2013 FionaLeave a comment

Cutting out my shapes.

Inklingo · Quilting

New combo for the Inklingo Mystery Quilt

February 11, 2013February 12, 2013 FionaLeave a comment

After some feedback, I think I’m settled on this combination. I tried it with the reds, but I think the complementary colors of yellow and oranges provide a nicer and greater contrasting accent.

This is how the combo works with the red option:

Alabama Chanin

Alabama Chanin Swing Skirt

February 7, 2013February 12, 2013 Fiona1 Comment

So last year, there was a sale on some DIY kits at Alabama Chanin and I just couldn’t resist ordering the swing skirt. I chose peacock fabric and slate thread. I’ve sewn the first panel (out of four), and have just started to cut out the centers. Three more to go and a mystery quilt on top of that!!
I really need more hours in the day for all my projects!

Inklingo

Long overdue update!

February 6, 2013February 12, 2013 FionaLeave a comment

I’m in the middle of quilting my applecore baby quilt and it is coming along nicely. I decided to echo quilt in one direction which is great because I don’t have to mark it!
Hopefully, I’ll be done with the quilting in the next couple of weeks and onto the task of binding!

Inklingo · Quilting

Another progress shot

September 10, 2012 FionaLeave a comment

Forgot that I took this photo! This was taken while I attached the outer corners to the flower part of the New York Beauty.

Inklingo · Quilting

Intersections

September 7, 2012April 14, 2016 FionaLeave a comment

One of the things I love most about Inklingo is the accuracy of the sewing that is achievable! To be able to get perfect intersections like this is so gratifying!