Thursday, November 9, 2017

Free-Form Quilted Fabric Sewing Tools, Sew Stitch Snap Share


Borders added to my recent  abstract, improv quilt.
Getting ready to cross stitch on a strip of linen/cotton for another project.
More needle books made from my free-form quilted fabric, scissor fob and another pin cushion. 






Happy Thursday from the Pacific NW where we have rain! 
We are staying here with relatives, helping out and sightseeing on the side.

This week I finished sewing borders on my abstract improv quilt, 'Attract'.
I like the sawtooth pieces in the border, maybe I'll put another round of them around the outside.

 I had time to get more sewing accouterments made from my free-form quilted fabric, I've put together 2 pincushions now; 2 1/2" x 6", 4 needle books; 3" x 3", 1 scissor fob; 18" of ribbon, 2 1/4" x 2 1/4". I used match stick quilted fabric for the pages in the needle books, for the scissor fob, and the bottom side of the pincushions. The solids are Kona cotton, the fabric with numbers is by Basic Grey.

I'm linking up with Linda  and  Julie who are hosting Sew Stitch Snap Share.
Thanks Linda and Julie!
Stop on by and get inspired and share your work.

That's the news from the shire,
where I'm remembering to be thankful.

Have a great weekend, almost there.
I'll be by to visit.

9 comments:

Mystic Quilter said...

I do like your improv quilt, especially the touches of black you've added. I'm thinking of Christmas gifts at the moment and your needle books would be ideal, I fear I may be running out of time to sew up enough for my sewing friends but perhaps time to make on for myself!

Pamela said...

Your free form quilting toolies are fabulous. You are so creative!

Queeniepatch said...

Your work is always so good!

Karen said...

you have a fabulous collection of accessories there Janie!! I love to see the waste canvas basted down like that...the promise of things to come. It's raining here too....boooo

Linda @ kokaquilts said...

Love how your improv quilt is progressing! I've yet to try something made completely from solid fabrics. Thanks for sharing with 'sew stitch snap SHARE'

Ann said...

Very striking the way those triangles break up the outer border. Great idea, Janie.
You are way ahead of me on Christmas gifts.

Janie said...

Thanks Maureen.
The black is actually navy blue.
Christmas is coming!

Magpie's Mumblings said...

I really like the quilt, but have to say that I'm really loving the way you're using your practice pieces. Noticing the 'Art Quilting Studio' magazines that you had work published in - how about submitting the needle accessories??

Kaja said...

I like the sawtooth borders too, and the way you are using black with the brights. I haven't even thought about Christmas properly but your pile of needle books looks fantastic.