I had a great time with the Capital City Quilt Guild in Lansing Michigan yesterday. Thanks to all who attended and put up with me.
We are now hard at work designing quilt patterns for our upcoming fabric line. We just got a sneak peak at it today. Whee! That means in approximately 6 weeks I will have lots and lots of pictures to show you as I cut, press, sew, and unsew our new creations.
I'm attempting a new scrap quilt - but I'm not sure how it's going. I'm winging it. I have nothing drawn on graph paper and it's a new, exciting, scary place to be. At first I thought I might try some of these....
I posted my dismay on Instagram and instantly got lots of good advice. First, glue basting seems to be the best way for these tiny, irregular shapes and it always helps to watch videos of people who know what they are doing. Also, you are not supposed to baste the bottom edges. Whoops.
I decided against the clamshells for now and went down this path.....
More will be revealed. As soon as I know what I'm doing. Hah.
I have heard from a little birdy (possibly an Austin Bluebirdy) that the Austin Bluebird Sampler kits will be shipping soon. In the meantime, we do have the complete pattern in our Etsy store.
Have a great weekend everyone.
Laters
Laurie
9 comments:
Oh wow, love the little clam shells! I would use C&T Wash Away papers, they can be left in! Use Sewline glue pen because it is not as "wet" as other glue sticks. (That is how I do my Hexi's.) But no matter what your quilt will be stunning, because they always are!
Now are you hand piecing the other little piece? (Again Stunning!)
I need to take hand piecing lessons from you! This projects looks wonderful, and I'll bet I have a *bit* of M&S fabric around here I could use! :)
Glad you are feeling better!
Can't wait to see what you decide--I do love clamshells though! I hope you continue to feel better--take care of yourself.
I have seen some clam-piecing on Inklingo lately. They are lovely no matter how they are done. I like the squares you went with.
Can you tell us the name of the new line. You know I love everything you all do. Paula in KY
Designing a new quilt is quit a challenge.
Just love what you have shown sofar...
Loved seeing all your quilts "in person" at our guild meeting. I like what you are doing with the squares and look forward to watching the progress. Just heard Scherzer is going to Washington --- hope the Tigers don't miss him too much!
Your work is amazing!
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