Valkyrie Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 I know you've been waiting - have been trying, but the computer kept freezing on me. Finally the pineapple. I'm afraid the wind wasn't helping and the sun kept shining when I wanted it to hide behind the cloud. http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/Koojiebear/P1020273.jpg Close up of the block. The centre was a fussy cut rose - there were several different ones which I used. The quilting was in the ditch - not every single piece though otherwise the rosey centres wouldn't have stood out so much. The colours are a little bit stronger than in the photo. http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/Koojiebear/P1020268.jpg This is the one on our bed - the colours have faded in the sunlight on OH's side (my side is still perfect, cough cough ) http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/Koojiebear/P1020274.jpg Close up of the centre - it is made of tiny floral fabrics. The quilt is "Trip Around the World" but I should call it "Kerry Goes Mad in Florida" - which is where I became a fabricaholic and bought all those different ones. http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/Koojiebear/P1020275.jpg This is one for DS which I am in the middle of quilting made of huge triangles with a starry theme. http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/Koojiebear/P1020277.jpg Close up of the centre http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/Koojiebear/P1020278.jpg I have more if you would like to see them or close ups of the quilting. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted September 22, 2009 Share Posted September 22, 2009 wow I love them all. I love the stars one bestest though, I would soooo love to have a proper go at quilting, Ive got a mini kit, so im going to have a go, but life and work are getting in the way well done cathy x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 22, 2009 Author Share Posted September 22, 2009 Cheers Cathy - er the rest of the house has suffered while I have been beavering away. And the garden, and what are those funny big birds glaring at me. Arghh they want their tea! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigmommasally Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Oh my goodness!! WOW!! They are beautiful Koojie. I love them all! They are perfect - I love them all especially the Pineapple one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Wow they are fantastic. I am off on a course next month to kick start my quilting career...........if mine come out half as good as yours I shall be happy1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chickvic Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 They are fab Koojie I love the stars one too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Wow! I also like the last one best! Emma.x Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 Thanks everyone - what an ego boost! Well here are a couple more: Curved log cabin - I can't find my cream fabric to complete it - bah humbug - it's around here somewhere. http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/Koojiebear/P1020286.jpg Close up http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/Koojiebear/P1020287.jpg Then my first attempt to make a quilt for DD. I think it will have to be called "Numerous Ways How Not to do Patchwork" - so eventually it all ties in, but then she gets a double bed. http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/Koojiebear/P1020288.jpg Close up of centre http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/Koojiebear/P1020289.jpg And finally (for the time being) DD's patchwork that had to be undone and then I had to complete it. I think it will be a big cushion cover eventually. http://i288.photobucket.com/albums/ll169/Koojiebear/P1020294.jpg So now I have to do my chores. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jules. Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Wow! They are all fab Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Oh my they are just superb - how can I think of doing this type of stuff as I can only do squares!! and even then not well. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 You can't see the rubbishy bits that I have done! Perseverance and confidence you need young BRR. I did manage to find a teacher - which was very good. My patchworking buddy is coming over on Friday and I am going to attempt to teach her how to applique. Fingers crossed - I shall be working on my old notes though. If you can, try and get on a course that does some beginners stuff. The one I went to covered the very things that you are afraid of - basic blocks, triangles, curves (now I really don't like those) and applique. It was held over 2 weeks (2 lessons about 3 hours long). Sadly the lady has given up, so there isn't anywhere near here that I know of, but I think I have learnt most of it (apart from the other things like sashiko(?) or trapunto. It's just practice now. And "Quilting for Dummies" book has helped somewhat! Quiltmaking by Hand (Jinny Beyer) is very good. The Sampler Quilt by Lynne Edwards is also good. Then I rather like the books by Susan Teegarden Dissmore - very inspirational. You could try machine paper piecing - that's interesting (Carol Doak), another one I like is Judy Martin for s"Ooops, word censored!"s and log cabin (now that is a "WOW" book - all the pretty log cabin quilts). And to put you off completely an applique book which is soooo gorgeous "Little Brown Bird" by Margaret Docherty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ygerna Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 I love those quilts. I want some. I want two for the lounge, one for each of the beds and at least one spare Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tulip Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 Gorgeous Koojie! (I love the starry one too) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted September 23, 2009 Share Posted September 23, 2009 *Grovels at your feet* We are not worthy oh master quilter!! Wow Koojie, some real inspiration there, thank you for those pictures. Your log cabin quilt is amazing - I love log cabin! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 23, 2009 Author Share Posted September 23, 2009 I love those quilts. I want some. I want two for the lounge, one for each of the beds and at least one spare Er I might be quite some time - DD's was started about 8 years ago! OH said she'll be married by the time I get to complete it. And Snowy, I'm afraid I'm not an MQ yet - you can't see the awful machine quilting that I have done - then I got to the stage when I said "pooh (well the air was a bit more blue than that) I'm not unpicking it again" Followed by my usual bah humbug with embellishments. I am actually rubbish with the sewing machine - I find the hand sewing much more accurate, but it is a bit more time consuming. Machine really knocks the quilts up quickly, but then you can sit in the car waiting while doing a couple of blocks by hand. Rotary cutters are brilliant - the starry triangles, pineapple and log cabin were all done by that method and it's so quick. Thank you for the nice comments everyone. If I can do it so can you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Blackrocksrock Posted September 24, 2009 Share Posted September 24, 2009 You can't see the rubbishy bits that I have done! Perseverance and confidence you need young BRR. Thank you This made my day as I am older than you!! by about 4 years !! Thank you again. I feel young to-day now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 24, 2009 Author Share Posted September 24, 2009 Unless it's 4 light years it doesn't count! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Wow Koojie they are wonderful . I think my favourite is the blue and yellow stars as well. Your pinenapple one is gorgeous and makes me want to snuggle it. You have some of my fabrics in it. Love the round the world one too, fabrics are yum and you've made it beautifully. Doesn't matter if you have to do a bit of reverse sewing and embellishing it all adds to its interest, and we all do it Thank you for sharing, I just love looking at quilts and WIPs. any more, what about those UFO's hiding away Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 I have some blocks that I have been sorting into an order. Lots of fabric collections with a quilt in mind - it's just getting down to it with some "me" time - because when I do take a time out session all hell lets loose and a hurricane blows through the kitchen and pretty much everywhere else. I suppose you could say "Hurricane Family"! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
missuscluck Posted September 25, 2009 Share Posted September 25, 2009 Koojie they are fab! You are clever. I love them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Valkyrie Posted September 25, 2009 Author Share Posted September 25, 2009 Thankies Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Seagazer Posted October 6, 2009 Share Posted October 6, 2009 Fantastic quilts Koojie. I've only ever quilted a cushion Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
