Wednesday, November 9, 2011

WIP

Super big day as we wait on the announcement about the winner of the McCall's Quilt Design Star 2011. As one of the 12 participants that made it through to the final round, all I can say, regardless of the result, is THANK YOU to all who stopped by and took a look, then decided to vote and sometimes left a comment. Thank you McCall's and all the sponsors for the opportunity! What a blessed experience, great online camaradrie with several of the contestants, and exposure to a whole new world. Couldn't have done it without you all! Thanks again! Thank you ! Thank you ! Thank you !
11/9/11 - 1p update: Congratulations to Melanie!


Lee's anniversary WIP brings back some great memories for me since joining this link-up. I probably found her as part of the SuperNova Quilt-a-Long that she hosted this spring. I LOVED the design and the format and getting to know so many people. My version is to the left, SuperNova-BlackHole. Read my written journey. One of her original linkup ladies was Becky of Becky's Blabber. Turns out she lives 1 hour from me. I've enjoyed meeting up with Becky on several occassions for some quilty chats. Thank you Lee for providing the opportunity to make friendships on our quilting journey.






My WIP:

I've got my one-fabric table topper on my quilting machine today. Time to get this one done!
I created these blocks as a sample for a guild presentation on using one-fabric designs. I used what I had (and that means lots of little pieces put together in the borders to make this work--wish I had found more when trying to put this together--just making the most of what I had) to make an exactly fitting table cloth for just the top of my table, so the idea of how you cut up the border prints and put them back together isn't fully executed (a much larger quilt gives it a better repeat of the blocks to really see how cool it can be), but hopefully you get the gist of it. I wanted the borders to be where placemats would go, so that the center of the piece is what you see on the table. Not sure why, but there you go. I chose a fun batik for the backside so I can use it too! ;-) Maybe more than the top! HA!

I'm still plugging away at the 'Oddie's Wild Nature' blocks. Here are some auditions for backgrounds on the bear catching salmon. I had posted some originally when joining WIP Wednesday, these are new. I've lost a fish, and think I might re-do them anyway in a different fabric and perhaps orient them in the other direction since they should be swimming upstream. I traced them incorrectly when I originally made them in the process of learning about fusible applique.

Note in this photo water flows to the left and the lighter fabric at the bottom almost makes it look like the bear is standing at the top of a waterfall, but the perspective of the water behind him doesn't seem right.

How about some pebbles in the foreground.


Oh...the water is on my wall backwards (as in right side of the fabric is against the design wall). whoops! So now it flows to the right and this version has a combo of the light fabric 'extra spalshy edge of the water?' and the pebbles. Maybe some fussy cutting at the water's edges to give it a bit more realistic sense?

The actual block needs to be 42" long by 12" high, so, part of my problem is I have several nice pieces that aren't 42" long or 12" high ;-) ...so I think I want to use a series of fabrics to create something big enough and more realistic to how we've seen bear in the wild.

How about a WIP finish?

Heart Placemats (See Monday's post for details). Very excited about how these turned out. Lots more photos at http://facebook.com/kissedquilts 'Fearless Design' album. And I did donate them to our local Senior Center for their craft sale at guild last night. Definitely going to have to make more for myself and maybe use the quilting as part of a wall hanging to sell at the winery. If you like it and want it quilted into something you have...I can do it now!!



This year:
In Process: 7
Completed: 13
I'm making progress!

The end of the week is near and it will be the close of my 2nd year in business. So, follow my blog and stop by for a Friday post of reflection, new goal setting and a giveaway. See you then!

Interested in attending the first International Quilt Festival of Ireland? I was asked to escort a group from Seattle June 5-15, 2012. Check out the details and sign-up to come along. You can also have your own piece of quilting at the festival. Check out the exhibits and how you can participate whether you go or not.

Check out others' WIP at Lee's 1 year Anniversary WIP link-up at Freshly Pieced --there is even a giveway there if you're timely!

26 comments:

  1. Beautiful stuff. I really love your version of the supernova. Your quilting is stunning.

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  2. I like the fabric you are using for your table topper. I can't wait to see it quilted!

    Mary
    http://www.quiltgenius.com

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  3. I remember your Supernova! I had the same thought about the first picture of the bear, that he was standing at the top of a waterfall. I think I like the second one best (if you're asking for opinions that is). It looks like he's just come out of the water fresh from catching a fish. Good luck deciding which way to go!

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  4. I love the quilting on your heart placemats :)

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  5. Your Supernova quilt is stunning! I don't have a definite opinion on the bear quilt - mainly because my old macbook screen is on its last legs!(kindo f makes them all look the same! LOL!)

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  6. The bear with pebbles looks great! And those placemats are fantastic!

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  7. Wow, what lovely quilting on your placemats! And I sure do remember your Supernova, such a great job you did on that one!

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  8. Your international quilt festival quilt is soooo cool! Good job! And those are place mats are too cute!

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  9. Your work is wonderful! Congratulations on getting to the last group of finalists in the contest, that is a great accomplishment. I love that bear you are working on.

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  10. So many great projects. You are a gifted quilter!

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  11. I love the placemats the best!
    I wish someday to have a machine where I can do that type of top stitching.

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  12. Fun projects. I like the idea of making a quilt out of border prints.

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  13. Wow - the quilting on your supernova is incredible!

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  14. https://www.facebook.com/kspeerfam I shared you on facebook and would love either hugs an kisses or will you accept

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  15. So love the look of the Supernova QAL and your quilt is beautiful - I didn`t know about QALs then!!

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  16. Cute idea with the bear, and love the heart placemats

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  17. Sweet hear placemats. Beautiful quilting on them.

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  18. Love those placemats! Your work is beautiful!

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  19. I love the quilting on those placemats - the detail!

    Congrats on getting through to the finalists - and good luck with the judging!

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  20. Oh my goodness. The heart placemats are beautiful. Such great quilting.

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  21. That table topper is just fabulous! Love the placemats also, so pretty!

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  22. The super-nova quilt is great with the origin fabrics! I was simply tickled when I saw the fabric you used for the salmon in the bear's mouth! I am from Alaska and I thought that was the exact color of the turning scales when they come in to spawn! I love that little detail!

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  23. Great Supernova, Marlene! Your Oddie's block is awesome. Thanks for showing your progress on it!

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