Can We Show Off Our Crafts?

[Spideyman]

I've been working on this quilt off/on for 3(?) years now but decided this would be the year I'll finish it as it's for my AZ house and I want to have it when I go there in May. These pictures were taken before I did the binding but I finished that yesterday. This is a king size quilt that I did with free--motion quilting on my regular sewing machine, not a long-arm quilter so lines are not perfectly straight or evenly spaced. The excuse for that I hear most often is that it isn't a mistake, it's done "organically" as a design choice. I didn't realize that when I'd started the quilting a couple years ago I had added an extra line on each of the dresden blades in a couple of the blocks. I'm debating whether I'll go back and add them in to all the rest or just remove the stitching on those I'd done. I'm leaning toward the latter at this point as I've spent the last three weekends on this and am over it. The colors and style aren't anything I would have usually done but thought they would fit in with a Southwestern style of decorating.

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Beautiful work and indeed they are AZ colors. It will take a place of honor in your home.

 

[Dana Jean]

I've been working on this quilt off/on for 3(?) years now but decided this would be the year I'll finish it as it's for my AZ house and I want to have it when I go there in May. These pictures were taken before I did the binding but I finished that yesterday. This is a king size quilt that I did with free--motion quilting on my regular sewing machine, not a long-arm quilter so lines are not perfectly straight or evenly spaced. The excuse for that I hear most often is that it isn't a mistake, it's done "organically" as a design choice. I didn't realize that when I'd started the quilting a couple years ago I had added an extra line on each of the dresden blades in a couple of the blocks. I'm debating whether I'll go back and add them in to all the rest or just remove the stitching on those I'd done. I'm leaning toward the latter at this point as I've spent the last three weekends on this and am over it. The colors and style aren't anything I would have usually done but thought they would fit in with a Southwestern style of decorating.

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Gorgeous!

 

[Moderator]

Thanks!

 

[DiO'Bolic]

I've been working on this quilt off/on for 3(?) years now but decided this would be the year I'll finish it as it's for my AZ house and I want to have it when I go there in May. These pictures were taken before I did the binding but I finished that yesterday. This is a king size quilt that I did with free--motion quilting on my regular sewing machine, not a long-arm quilter so lines are not perfectly straight or evenly spaced. The excuse for that I hear most often is that it isn't a mistake, it's done "organically" as a design choice. I didn't realize that when I'd started the quilting a couple years ago I had added an extra line on each of the dresden blades in a couple of the blocks. I'm debating whether I'll go back and add them in to all the rest or just remove the stitching on those I'd done. I'm leaning toward the latter at this point as I've spent the last three weekends on this and am over it. The colors and style aren't anything I would have usually done but thought they would fit in with a Southwestern style of decorating.

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Beautiful quilt. But why would anyone need a heavy quilt in Arizona? Isn't the average temperature something like 80 degrees?

 

[Dana Jean]

Beautiful quilt. But why would anyone need a heavy quilt in Arizona? Isn't the average temperature something like 80 degrees?

If you're like me, I turned my air conditioner on where it is colder at night. I sleep better, and a nice quilt top is perfect to snuggle under.

I also know people who use them as decorative, but at night, roll them to the foot of the bed.

 

[Moderator]

Beautiful quilt. But why would anyone need a heavy quilt in Arizona? Isn't the average temperature something like 80 degrees?

It's desert. Those may be the daytime highs but take a look at the overnight lows. Tonight's forecast is 43 but it can be down in the 20s and 30s at times. The low on January 26th was 23.

 

[DiO'Bolic]

I also know people who use them as decorative, but at night, roll them to the foot of the bed.

Me too. They’re called octogenarians.

 

[DiO'Bolic]

It's desert. Those may be the daytime highs but take a look at the overnight lows. Tonight's forecast is 43 but it can be down in the 20s and 30s at times. The low on January 26th was 23.

So you’re moving to the desert, and away from the cold, so you can keep the temperature low enough to need a heavy quilt?

And you people think I'm crazy?

 

[Moderator]

So you’re moving to the desert, and away from the cold, so you can keep the temperature low enough to need a heavy quilt?

I'm sleeping then so won't matter to me. As long as the daytime highs when I am up to notice are above freezing, it's a win as far as I'm concerned. I'm not moving there--just spending the winters. I'll be back in Maine the rest of the year.

 

[DiO'Bolic]

I'm sleeping then so won't matter to me. As long as the daytime highs when I am up to notice are above freezing, it's a win as far as I'm concerned. I'm not moving there--just spending the winters. I'll be back in Maine the rest of the year.

Okay, makes sense. Next you could knit a koozie for a hot water bottle.

 

[AnnaMarie]

I've been working on this quilt off/on for 3(?) years now but decided this would be the year I'll finish it as it's for my AZ house and I want to have it when I go there in May. These pictures were taken before I did the binding but I finished that yesterday. This is a king size quilt that I did with free--motion quilting on my regular sewing machine, not a long-arm quilter so lines are not perfectly straight or evenly spaced. The excuse for that I hear most often is that it isn't a mistake, it's done "organically" as a design choice. I didn't realize that when I'd started the quilting a couple years ago I had added an extra line on each of the dresden blades in a couple of the blocks. I'm debating whether I'll go back and add them in to all the rest or just remove the stitching on those I'd done. I'm leaning toward the latter at this point as I've spent the last three weekends on this and am over it. The colors and style aren't anything I would have usually done but thought they would fit in with a Southwestern style of decorating.

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That is beautiful.

 

[Moderator]

Okay, makes sense. Next you could knit a koozie for a hot water bottle.

Step one--buy a water bottle.

 

[AnnaMarie]

Step one--buy a water bottle.

I actually made something to use instead of a water bottle. It was filled with...rice? Anyway, you can shape it better, but you have to be careful because it can get really hot.

 

[Moderator]

I actually made something to use instead of a water bottle. It was filled with...rice? Anyway, you can shape it better, but you have to be careful because it can get really hot.

Rice is what's used most often for those heating pads that you warm up in the microwave and it can get hot enough to burn. If it's too hot, you can wrap it a few times in a towel or two to keep it from burning until it cools off enough.

 

[stacy270]

...I shared the last diorama I built, and you were wonderfully kind with your comments...this one I built just for me.....and the first tank model, I assembled, customized and painted myself over 40 years ago....

Well not to be a copy cat but...WOW! Your attention to detail is awesome! So fun to look at all the different little things!

 

[stacy270]

I have made quilts, but I have never done quilting. For Christmas I got a small pattern and the material to make a quilted picture frame. This week, I finally got around to trying it.

For those who understand.....it is made with a jellyroll. I'm not particularly pleased with the colours....and this is a really poor quality picture.

This is just the front. I still need to sandwich it (front, batting, backing) and do the actual quilting. I'm hoping to get to it this week.

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This is very cool! I have great admiration for anyone who can quilt!

 

[stacy270]

I've been working on this quilt off/on for 3(?) years now but decided this would be the year I'll finish it as it's for my AZ house and I want to have it when I go there in May. These pictures were taken before I did the binding but I finished that yesterday. This is a king size quilt that I did with free--motion quilting on my regular sewing machine, not a long-arm quilter so lines are not perfectly straight or evenly spaced. The excuse for that I hear most often is that it isn't a mistake, it's done "organically" as a design choice. I didn't realize that when I'd started the quilting a couple years ago I had added an extra line on each of the dresden blades in a couple of the blocks. I'm debating whether I'll go back and add them in to all the rest or just remove the stitching on those I'd done. I'm leaning toward the latter at this point as I've spent the last three weekends on this and am over it. The colors and style aren't anything I would have usually done but thought they would fit in with a Southwestern style of decorating.

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This is just georgeous! And hey...SOMEONE is accomplishing their crafting resolution.

 

[Dana Jean]

Rice is what's used most often for those heating pads that you warm up in the microwave and it can get hot enough to burn. If it's too hot, you can wrap it a few times in a towel or two to keep it from burning until it cools off enough.

I have a homemade bag on my back as I type this.

 

[Moderator]

This is just georgeous! And hey...SOMEONE is accomplishing their crafting resolution.

I thought it was going to take a lot longer to finish so wanted to make sure I got started early.

 

[Moderator]

I have a homemade bag on my back as I type this.