Thursday, July 17, 2014

Really Random Thursday Post


I have a few random things to show you today. I have a lot of almost finished things.
This is going to be a quilt for our quilt show's mini quilt raffle to be held next spring. I totally copied another one I made (well not exactly). The point is to make things people will want to buy a raffle ticket for. Who doesn't love a sunflower?


My friend Chris has recently discovered hexagons. She has been laboriously cutting them out with scissors. While I do have some larger ones already in progress, I want to make a small grandmother's flower garden. This paper punch is a 1" and makes tons of card stock hexagons in a jiffy!

Maddy's flower
It even encourages kids to be creative and they love to punch them out.



These are from the quilt along with 1/4" Mark.  So last week when I wasn't on the computer, I got these out to sew together. I couldn't remember how we were to lay them out and of course they were not in the order that I made them, so I had to wing it.


Have you heard about these new needles? I LOVE the box. You can get them at the Quilt Block in Exton. Jan, one of the owners gave me one to try and I really liked it. I will be buying more if for no other reason than I like the box! Marketing does work on me....


I also got a box of thread. Aurifil is my favorite thread to use. What is your favorite?


A box of thread that are totally my colors!


I taught a Quick Curved Ruler class yesterday and look at all the beautiful blocks!!! These are Holly's.

Sue and Holly
They did such a good job and caught on right away.


Sue is making a Christmas quilt.

Mary Lou

Mary Lou even brought her own table to get good and comfy. What a nice set up.


Mary Lou went through her stash and came up with this pretty combination.


I should have stole some of these scraps to make some nine patches.......I can't stop thinking about them!
Thank you ladies for a really fun day!


Kelly
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15 comments:

  1. audreyJuly 17, 2014 at 1:13 PM

    Those needles do look wonderful! I think they might be the ones Minick and Simpson are selling too. I used Aurofil thread on my last machine quilting project and I am definitely hooked. There were absolutely no problems with the thread so now I'm sold.:) Love all the curvy blocks you shared with us!

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  2. Quilting StoriesJuly 17, 2014 at 1:46 PM

    All those things look great! And how nice to share a sewing day with friends!

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  3. JulieroseJuly 17, 2014 at 1:47 PM

    I have never bought Aurofil threads..are they really better do you think? I use what JoAnnes has--which is Gutermann. Both for machine and hand quilting types. Ido love the color ways they have for Aurofil...hugs, Julierose

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  4. SusanJuly 17, 2014 at 3:11 PM

    Love those curved blocks ! And I love Aurifil thread too! I try to not use anything else!

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  5. RachaeldaisyJuly 17, 2014 at 3:41 PM

    That Sunflower shines!! It's absolutely beautiful! I've never seen one of the hexi punches In Austtralia, I'm lazy and buy mine precut. I love aurifil over gutermans thread. Your curved ruler class looks like heaps of fun!!

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  6. BethJuly 17, 2014 at 6:38 PM

    Your sunflower is awesome! such adorable curved blocks.I am really going to have to get that ruler.

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  7. KyleJuly 17, 2014 at 6:42 PM

    Your sunflower is adorable and should be a good raffle item. I'm going to look for one of those punches. And I have bought those needles as well. Yes, they are great needles, but you've got to love the box. I use mostly Gutermann thread, but as I need to buy more, I'm getting hooked on Aurifil too.

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  8. Sujata ShahJuly 17, 2014 at 7:41 PM

    I love those x marks around the center of your sunflower. It is softer than your last one.. way different ans as pretty, if you ask me!

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  9. judith lockhartJuly 17, 2014 at 7:44 PM

    I'm convinced - you really don't sleep - lol! Love that pretty sunflower!! Your class looked like great fun and such pretty blocks and even the threads in that nice box are inviting! I can always depend on an interesting post from you! Happy Stitching!

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  10. CarlaJuly 17, 2014 at 10:29 PM

    Your sunflower is awesome.....I'd buy it!! Aurifil is my favorite...I use it both for piecing and quilting.

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  11. BarbJuly 18, 2014 at 8:14 AM

    what a fun post - so much inspiration. Your new sunflower quilt is really fun. great quilting!
    I love your box of thread. Aurifil is my favorite too. Those colors are really you. I too love the needle box - yes, packaging works on my too.
    great class blocks - fun

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  12. NancyJuly 19, 2014 at 9:56 AM

    Great post with all the different colors and ideas. Must hop over to JoAnn's and see if I can find one of those hexi punches.

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  13. antique quilterJuly 22, 2014 at 4:45 AM

    I am so tempted to get one of those rulers, fun to see the blocks being made with it. have you made a quilt with it yet? ok need that hexie punch, I haven't joined the hexie craze yet but am so tempted! the thread box is pretty just to look at.
    I have used mettler thread forever, guess I should give auirfil a try seems everyone loves it. great post!
    Kathie

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  14. AnnemiekeJuly 22, 2014 at 11:09 AM

    I've never seen a paperpunch you are showing, that is quite handy I think. Love your sunflower and how nice to have givn a workshop with the curved ruler. I already bought a book about that one and I'm waiting for my ruler, it is on its way:)
    Groetjes
    Annemieke

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  15. AnnemiekeJuly 22, 2014 at 11:10 AM

    And I forgot: I always use aurifil thread as you do, nice to have a whole box!
    Groetjes
    Annemieke

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