One Border Left, Sunflower Hill, and Needlepunch

First things first, here's my Comforts of Home! One border left, a 5" red border, and the top will be finished. Kits will include similar fabrics, from Kansas Troubles and Buggy Barn, as well as the wool bundle for the applique.

Next stop, Sunflower Hill! I received my shop packet for this new block of the month program, and plan to start my sample quilt next week, as soon as the fabrics arrive. If you remember Garden Friends, you'll remember how beautiful these quilts are in real. Kits will begin shipping in June or July, and the fabric for these is hard to come by, so first come, first served! Sign up now or risk losing your chance to make a beautiful heirloom.

And finally.......my newest venture, Needle Punch. Also referred to as Punchneedle, this is a fun new craft I'm trying out. I've uploaded the available supplies and patterns, as well as my full stock of DMC floss, available online or in the store now! I'm trying out the Spring project as my first attempt, and will be sharing it at this month's Moda University meeting. So far, it's fairly easy to pick up, but takes a little while to adjust to the proper technique. Sufice it to say, my first section looks a little rough, but each section keeps getting better! It's quite addictive, and my 12 year old daughter has been eye balling it and asking questions. Maybe I'll have her whipping up some Needle Punch samples soon!

Comforts of Home-Little by Little

Little by little, I am finishing my Comforts of Home! Here is an updated pic.

Comforts of Home-Almost Done

Here's another thing I forgot I'm doing before the hop tomorrow, finishing the top to my new block-of-the-month! Here is a picture of how far I got last night, to be finished tonight!

Ge Designs and Comforts of Home Update

The Comforts of Home block of the month is sitting in my dining room/quilting room. Each section is completed, and it is ready for the wool, which I am patiently (OK, not so patiently) awaiting to arrive so I can add the appliques. Pictures will be added as soon as I get it! This block of the month will begin as soon as the sample is completed.

A few weeks ago, Gudrun of GE Quilt Designs so nicely talked about me in her blog. You can read her blog at:

http://www.gudrun.typepad.com/

Here you will find her upcoming patterns, design process, and more. I love her patterns, so it is great to get a sneak peak at what is coming next!

Comforts of Home Part 3

Look what I got done yesterday! I actually felt a little caught up on homework, and since I've reserved Sundays as my day off from long arming, I found some time to sit down at my lonely Bernina. Here is what I did!


These lovely houses are part 3 of the Comforts of Home Block of the Month. They went together wonderfully, in only a couple hours! If I had brought home the fabric for part 4 I would have kept going, but I didn't, so we took a hike behind our house instead.


It snowed again! Just when we were beginning to see grass around the edges of our yard, we got 4-6 new inches over the weekend. Winter is not giving up easily this year in Northern Idaho!
Well, that feeling of being caught up escapes me this morning, as I have 2 assignments due in 3 hours. I guess I might want to get started on them soon.....

Comforts of Home Part 1

Comforts of Home is a block of the month quilt project created by GE Designs. Although it's not an especially new set of patterns, I haven't seen it around anywhere, and I thought it was well done and a beautiful quilt! So much so, I've decided to offer it starting in March.

The quilt takes 6 months to complete. Each month's pattern includes a portion of the main quilt, as well as a bonus project. Part of what drew me to it was the bonus projects, as they offer another way to get your money's worth from the monthly patterns! I also like that it incorporates some simple applique, and the applique is done with wool. Mixing mediums, like fabrics with wools, is a great way to add a fresh twist to traditional quilting.

So, I've been working on the first step. Not just working on it, but slaving over it for the past 3 weeks. To be honest, I've done more ripping out than sewing on this step! In the end it was worth it, as the bonus tablerunner is gorgeous, and I'm excited about the portion of the quilt as well! Plus, now that I've figured out all the hard stuff I'll be able to pass on time saving tips for all of you that decide to participate in the block of the month!

Here are a couple of pictures of the runner, minus the applique that I'm planning to add this week.