Hello!

It would seem that an entire week has slipped by without me posting here on the blog. Being a bit under the weather, getting wrapped up in a book or two, another morning spent at the long arm quilting studio and an afternoon of sewing at home will do that.  We have a special someone coming to visit next week for a few days, can't wait to spend some time with her! Finished quilting the latest project I have been working on, just have to finish making and attaching the binding, then it will be shipped off to Scotland for a wee mite due this fall.

I have been meaning to share a couple of links with you:

Alabama Chanin - incredibly inspiring company

Feather Bed Quilt - love this pattern

Be well and enjoy the journey.

Red cross quilt - without binding - Summer 2012

Black, Red and White

A simple whole cloth quilt, two different fabrics for the front and the back, sewn together lengthwise. It was quilted using Glenna's long arm quilting machine. This quilt is staying with us and should be great for snuggling under. Hope the weekend was grand. Enjoy the journey.

Completed Happy Quilt

View of quilt back and folded front - Summer 2012

Hope the weekend is treating each of you very well. The images above are of a recently completed quilting project. Front is done in a brick wall pattern. It is a commissioned gift for a wee one due in November. There are other images on flickr. Enjoy the journey.

Something For Me

Echino whole cloth quilt - melmade - spring 2012


Another session on the long arm quilting machine this week. This time around it was quilted in meandering loops, in a lime green thread and the quilt dimensions are 57 inches by 104 inches. The quilt front is one whole piece of fabric and the back is made up of the green and tan fabrics.  I am looking forward to snuggling under this one. *The binding is now attached and here is another view.
Hope all is well in your corner of the planet.  Enjoy the journey.

Purple And Red Quilt Complete

Purple and red quilt complete - melmade - Spring 2012
Dimensions:  64 inches by 82 inches.

Patchwork Quilt Complete!

The dimensions of the quilt are as follows, 47.5" x 51.5". 

132 Five By Five Inch Squares

Patchwork quilt front - melmade - April 2012

Long Arm Quilted

Purple and red quilt - Georgetown, Texas - April 2012

A Recent Project

Red and purple quilt front - Georgetown, Texas - April 2012

Happy Spring!

Point Me Quilt - Georgetown, Texas- March 2012

Quilt Complete

Finished hand stitching the binding onto the quilt featured in the above images.  It always feels so good to finish up a project.  The raised beds are all in and have transplants or seeds in them. Will share images very soon. Wishing each of you a wonderfully magical weekend. Enjoy the journey.

Quilting Results

 A long arm quilting session was completed yesterday in just under three hours. I used orange thread and a meandering pattern. I really enjoyed the process and with practice will be able to tackle more complicated patterns. Now to attach the binding. Enjoy the journey.

Front and Back

This project is coming together nicely. Both pieces will be quilted together Wednesday. I have made an appointment to use the long arm quilting machine I recently had a lesson on, should be interesting. Hope the weekend treats each of you very well.
Enjoy the journey.

In The Works

Circles

Surprise birthday quilt for mom - September 2011

The parcel containing the quilt has cleared customs and is now in Canada!

It should arrive soon and the recipient has no idea that it is on its way.
Enjoy the journey.

Another View

Completed quilt for mom - 26 September 2011

Completed Quilt

A surprise birthday gift for mom - 26 September 2011

Done!

Great news, the quilt is complete!!!!
I will share more snaps soon.
Have a great weekend.
Enjoy the journey.

Progress

Nearly complete, just finishing hand stitching the binding in place.
Enjoy the journey.

Quilt Front And Back Complete!