August 2009 Archives

This is one of our latest projects which I quilted yesterday. Using our pattern, A's Cranes, with a pirate theme, we created a happy kid's quilt. Choosing the perfect color for the binding is next.

A raw-edged piece ready to be framed out, quilted, and frayed. This was the perfect piece to work on this week.

Opal and I both have art up at Creative Therapy this week for a catalyst (#76) that let us work on a project we've "been meaning to work on." It was nice to have a bit of a breather and work on something free-form. I was traveling during the span of time right before this was due. The applique was a perfect piece to work on. Opal's raw-edged crow... is stunning.

We are excited to announce that we've released our second Here2There original quilt pattern. Affectionately known as "Cranes," "A's Cranes" is based on a simple half log cabin block which frames a corner focal fabric. Our original was very Asian in feel, and we love the rich tones of it - and had a great time mixing and matching fabrics from our stash to build each block.

"A's Cranes" can be made with a 40-strip jelly roll (noting that you'll have to add the focal fabric and a small amount of scrap fabric for accent strips). Or, dive into your stash and put what you already have to use. (The pattern uses 2 1/2" strips.)

Here's a close up look at blocks in the original:

We are making a pirate themed version of the pattern for a show we're doing in December. As we tested the block with the swashbuckling kid-friendly fabrics, it was wonderful to see the block take on an entirely new vibe.

We also assembled a jelly-roll based kit for the pattern in a colorway that plays with both batiks and an Asian focal fabric.

A peek at a sweet baby quilt which we have been working on and is now almost finished. The quilt was commissioned, and Amy and I both wondered about the color palette, but in the end, we are quite pleased with the look of it.