Couperwife Posted January 22, 2012 Share Posted January 22, 2012 I'm using King Cole Riot in a shade called The Deep. Ive just gone pink. Cathy X Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 I can see you flashing all sorts of colours, nice yarn Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LolaLayla Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Plum-just caught up with this thread and saw your quilting. It is so lovely. It must take ages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
superkitty Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 Wow Plum, that is beautiful. Do you sell your stuff anywhere? Would love a bedspread that looked like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 That's really lovely Plum, I just love the old-fashioned colours and look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 23, 2012 Author Share Posted January 23, 2012 I love any quilting - as I can't do it! Beautiful!Got a quilted landscape course coming up in my craft group though. Fingers crossed I'll learn your secrets Plum! I've got a little baby hat on the go for my new niece (Isabelle). It's taking a long time due to illness. I've also had a request from her mummy ( my sister) for another crochet baby blanket as Isabelle loves the first one I made her! Will have to make my nephew a bit of something too, probably a bunny in a jumper! Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 23, 2012 Share Posted January 23, 2012 You will soon Emma and it sounds as though you are going to have a lot of fun. Thanks people for your comments. Emma it's just cutting up bits of fabric and sewing them together again, mostly randomly. Must show us your crochet hat, I've seen some little baby blankets and would love to have a baby to make one for. Get on with it YS! I don't sell them Superkitty but end up giving most away. That's not an offer I only make up to lap size after starting off with a king size, never again Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 I love any quilting - as I can't do it! Now listen to me Emma, if I can quilt, anyone can! As Plum says, just sew bits of fabric together, add wadding and backing and you have a quilt! I made this one for my Ex for his 40th last week. They are time consuming, but look so lovely when they are finished. Give it a go! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 That's gorgeous Christian, love your fabric choice Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Couperwife Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 That's gorgeous Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 24, 2012 Author Share Posted January 24, 2012 Cor wow! My quilting books & templates arrived today. Want to buy some wadding, what weight is best for a beginner to use? I was looking at 4 oz. Don't want anything too thick. Or do I get 2 oz. Help!! Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 24, 2012 Share Posted January 24, 2012 2oz definately will be the thickest you'll want. Needled polyester is nice to start with and hand quilts really well. Polydown is good to start with. For your landscape you may prefer a thinner one, best see what your teacher suggests Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
craftyhunnypie Posted January 25, 2012 Author Share Posted January 25, 2012 Ahhh thanks plum. This wadding is for experimenting with my new books. We won't need the wadding until March craft group. February is just doing the piecing together like a patchwork landscape. Some lovely things in my book to try. The seams & lining up of the squares & triangles might not be perfect at first, but I'll give it a go! I'll be using my machine, as much as I like hand sewing - machining will make it a bit quicker. Probably do a 9 square cushion cover or something very easy first. Whatever it will be something very simple looking. Already got lots of nice fat quarters in. Emma.x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 This lovely place has just opened locally; I'll pop along next time I'm over that way - I dream of the days when my sewing and crafting experience isn't just limited to mending and darning Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mrs Webmuppet Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 While I've been off recuperating from surgery on my the inside of my nose I have been knitting a jumper and making a patchwork quilt - the nearest you will get me to sitting still . The quilt top is nearly done - it's a Quilt in a Day Radiant Star. I will post pics once the quilt top is completely finished. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lillybettybabs Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 This lovely place has just opened locally; I'll pop along next time I'm over that way - I dream of the days when my sewing and crafting experience isn't just limited to mending and darning OOOOOOOOhhh.......Guest where i'm going after Fridays chicken course. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 25, 2012 Share Posted January 25, 2012 Do report back Karen - I can't wait to go. Don't forget tea and cake in the Jaffe & Neale book shop. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Snowy Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Christian that is gorgeous! You have such a good eye for colour Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chucky Mama Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Do report back Karen - I can't wait to go. Don't forget tea and cake in the Jaffe & Neale book shop. Say hi to Pat and Polly from us. OH used to go to school with Pat and we haven't seen them for ages Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kazzy73 Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 I been making this the last couple of days,is really easy to make jst granny squares and handles.Trying to stop daughters pinching it.Pattern available here http://www.etsy.com/shop/natyo2010 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Dogmother Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Do report back Karen - I can't wait to go. Don't forget tea and cake in the Jaffe & Neale book shop. Say hi to Pat and Polly from us. OH used to go to school with Pat and we haven't seen them for ages You'll have to meet us there one day CM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Christian Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Christian that is gorgeous! You have such a good eye for colour Thanks Snowy, but I must confess, it was a layer cake from Moda. I just cut each square into four. I did pick the backing and binding to match though The bag is fab Kazzy! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Plum Posted January 26, 2012 Share Posted January 26, 2012 Great bag Kazzy keep your mits off daughter Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lesley Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Lovely quilting Plum and Christian and a great way to use Granny squares Kazzy. I've been trying to sort out lots of cupboards, storage areas and all my craft tat but I'm itching to make something now - apart from the footstool cover I'm making today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freddie Posted January 27, 2012 Share Posted January 27, 2012 Love looking at all yuor pretty things, they inspire me! I've taught myself Amiguri crochet, and made a chick, and a Snoopy, tiny, maybe 3" high!! I'll learn to post a photo next, promise... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
