. . . . . . . Inspired Quilt Artistry ~ Quilter, Quilt Historian, Designer and Long-Arm Quilter
Monday, December 30, 2019
Wednesday, September 11, 2019
Finding Fabric - A Welcome Collision
QUILT INSPIRATIONS
Browsing thru a book again..... Carol Sterbenz spoke of Inspiration...... as a collision of what I desire, the talent I possess and my imagination!
... So you may know I'm the ultimate garage sale // yard sale // Estate Sale shopper... Any antique store that can be browsed.... I'll find it. So I collided with a fantastic fabric find.... Unusual stuff, kinda of an eclectic looking white lady was dismantling collections of stuff. When I picked up two - three sets of fabric tossed carelessly in a box -- she said "the big pieces are $3.00 each... $1.00 for the rest. It's from Africa".
When I continue to show like interest and browse around.... I keep a careful eye on who else walks up on the driveway and might see the fabric. So... I go back... and the sale is made. She was overcharging on several little items. I put them back --- paid out $6.00 and literally ran! I sensed she knew she had understated..... kinda wanted to change price.... But I ran. BARGAIN OF THE YEAR I'D SAY
Browsing thru a book again..... Carol Sterbenz spoke of Inspiration...... as a collision of what I desire, the talent I possess and my imagination!
... So you may know I'm the ultimate garage sale // yard sale // Estate Sale shopper... Any antique store that can be browsed.... I'll find it. So I collided with a fantastic fabric find.... Unusual stuff, kinda of an eclectic looking white lady was dismantling collections of stuff. When I picked up two - three sets of fabric tossed carelessly in a box -- she said "the big pieces are $3.00 each... $1.00 for the rest. It's from Africa".
When I continue to show like interest and browse around.... I keep a careful eye on who else walks up on the driveway and might see the fabric. So... I go back... and the sale is made. She was overcharging on several little items. I put them back --- paid out $6.00 and literally ran! I sensed she knew she had understated..... kinda wanted to change price.... But I ran. BARGAIN OF THE YEAR I'D SAY
This was over six yards..... and yes quality. Not smelly, not stained. Strength in the fabric content. Definitely not a JOANN waxy fabric from China.... I know my fabric feel!! It actually has a pinkish tint surrounding the pale yellow and green.... again - not the commercially printed deep orange/yellow/green at Joanns Fabric Store.
I'd say authentic since my brother and son have given me fabric from their visits to the African continent/Military travels!
Blessed & Bquiltin ~
Beverly
Sunday, September 8, 2019
Wednesday, August 21, 2019
Happy Children's WIP WEDNESDAY
THIS WEEK'S WORK n PLAY!
I was given a couple of Children's Church Choir t-shirts in order to create a quilt to be hung in upcoming St. John Centennial Quilt Exhibit in November 2019
Our small group of quilting' ladies received a small ton of SMOKE Tainted..... that is the home of the quilt lady really, really smelled of smoke. So the small ton of fabric was received gratefully... washing and ironed! And WOW..... a real assortment of fabric did we receive!''
So here's to happy. Orange is my sister's favorite color!!! Here's to Tana DeNise !1 Hope to finish piecing the top this week..... zip a pretty backing and move it to the quilting frame!
VISIT ALL AROUND....... I'M JOINING / LINKING WITH QUILT FABRICATION FOR THIS WEEKS WIP WEDNESDAYS!
Bquiltin ~ Sewin’ Peace & Contentment
Beverly
Quilter's Story Line
Thus, and indeed QUILTIN' THE QUILT becomes a very special process, stitch by stitch I can see a transformation of fabric, batting and backing stretched even and flat. And a-ha ! The final roll and fold and clamp is in sight. (Minus a few thread breaks or bobbin re-winds). I'll blog what I learn about thread weight and tension on my Coronet longarm as time goes on.....
Hoping your find the same joy in holding the finished product of an official QUILT. A label, the binding and a hanging sleeve prepares the quilt for the owner and upcoming quilt show!
Bquiltin ~ Sewin’ Peace & Contentment
Beverly
Thursday, August 15, 2019
Thursday, August 8, 2019
Tuesday, August 6, 2019
Saturday, June 1, 2019
Wednesday, January 9, 2019
2019: Facing Loss and Counting Gain
Mental and emotional barriers go up...… as I try to release the tensions in creative ways... with the help of the Lord.... my strong tower
Nine - - Nineteen
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