Author Archives: pkay
Blake’s quilt
This is Blake’s quilt top. I don’t think he’s arrived in this world yet, but his aunties, great aunties, grandma and great grandma have all done some hand work and created this most delightful Noah’s Ark Quilt. custodia iphone 6 urti Each block is happier than the one before. custodia cristallo iphone x The rain is embroidered in the sky, along with rays of sun, animal faces, and special features. … 
Waste not, Want not
Those of you who know me know that I am what I like to call “frugal.” I do not like to waste anything. I am the same way with quilting. custodia libretto iphone 6 I finished quilting my Swedish Mystery, so now it is time to trim off the excess and get the binding on. Can you see how much trimming there is to be done? Virtually none! I think …
Basket Class
Five wonderful students spent the day with me in my studio weaving these beautiful Algonquin Shelf Baskets. custodia iphone 6s moschino Two students have not done any basket weaving before, and one has done dozens of baskets. Can you tell the novices from the experts? These beautiful baskets started as a pile of reed from the rattan palm at about 9:30 this morning. by 5:00 all were completed and ready …
Sunbonnet Sue is ready for quilting!
Wow! This turned into a pretty big quilt, but I think it is a great size for a bed. custodia iphone 6s rosa It is shown on a double bed, so it would be perfect for a queen size. custodia iphone 6 cellular line I think the blue border helps to cut the “sweetness” a little bit, and will be perfectly charming once it’s quilted and has another splash of …
Finished!
I quilted and bound the Soot and Ashes Quilt for the Country Loft Quilt for a Cure fundraiser. custodia luminosa iphone x It isn’t complete yet, though. custodia con anello iphone 6 Another member of the group will add a feather stitch to the vertical seams, and perhaps someone else will embroider the name on the bottom of the quilt and add another black bird to the lower right hand …
Bedroom projects coming together
It’s all coming together! I started some months ago with the quilt for the bed, custodia pelle iphone 5 then came the dust ruffle and pillows and table coverings. Next we added the doors for our headboard. custodia slim iphone 6 The two chairs were reupholstered and I’m ready to tackle the ottoman next. In the mean while I made the standing wool rug. Next on the to do …
Slippers
I always think Martha Stewart has such cute projects. Most of the time they are way too complicated or require such specialized equipment or supplies I don’t try them. custodia bumper iphone 8 The issue before this one had some hand made presents, so I thought I’d try these adorable slippers. I had a felted wool blanket and made an adult sized pair of slippers. They fit fine but looked …
Doors for headboards
OK, I admit, I’m a little quirky about decorating, and I am lucky to have a supportive husband. custodia iphone 8 firmate These doors are such a delight, well worn and chippy peely. custodia per iphone 6 vera pelle They are my new (?) headboard. This is the first time in all the years that I have been quilting that I have one of my own quilts on the bed. …
More quilting practice
I have been doing my 15 minutes a day practice quilting, but it is hard to quit after 15 minutes, so I generally do more. custodia olixar iphone Today I felt compelled to finish this entire little quilt. I will finish it with a solid black binding, and it is acceptable to me now, but not great. custodia ultrasottile iphone 8 Once the binding is on I plan to wash …
Hooking, quilting, upcycling
My intentions were to write little blogs every day, but every day I find myself distracted/overwhelmed with “stuff” or wanting to finish off something completely before putting it down. custodia iphone 6 rosa antico I finished these two little blocks to my alphabet rug. I am nearing the finish line with this project. I have 7 little 6 1/2″ squares to finish hooking, then I can join the whole works …
