Tuesday, November 9, 2010

The Garden




This is the quilt I'll be doing in the workshops when Kaffe & Brandon arrive in Australia next February. I'm sooo looking forward to meeting everyone, it will be a great couple of days. The photos of this quilt was blogged by Kathy from Material Obsession yesterday I think, she has done a better job in posting the pics. And I still don't know how to do the link to other websites, not very good with this internet thing!
Liza will soon be making the pattern available from her GloriousColor website and also the fabric packs I think. This is a really fun quilt to do, the background is " Clover" in grey and you can use all Kaffe's big print. Big applique pieces = quickly done.
I haven't started a new project yet, I need to have a break from the applique or the quilts are going to start looking the same! I'll be starting the new quilt in the beginning of the year, I'll get to use the new fabrics then. Actually I'm having a rather fun time playing with the sewing machine. Liza told me to get the Bernina 1/4" foot with the guide on it. The seams are actually matching at last, have done 7 of the simple machine pieced quilts.
You are all doing such fantastic jobs with your chosen quilts, I've had the most fun watching the quilts grow in the last few months and not to mention all the fantastic tips everyone is coming up with. Keep it up everyone, I just love reading this blog! Cheers, Kim McL


Roseville bottom panel

I've gotten the bottom panel finished. Those trees were real fun to do!

I had a couple of requests to see my top panel along with the center blocks. Once they were sewn together they didn't fit on my design wall good enough to get everything in the pic, so I took the quilt top outside. Unfortunately, the lighting makes the colors of the quilt look a little washed out?
I didn't want to use up extra pic space on this blog, so if you want to see more you can visit my blog .
I've decided to do the left side panel next. It looks fun! :)

Liza on internet radio!

Just wanted to mention that Liza is one of Mark Lipinski's guests on his live Creative Mojo internet radio show tomorrow. Listening is free on www.toginet.com and his show is on every Wednesday 3-5 EST and you can also call in with comments or questions! If you are unfamiliar with him, Mark always keeps things lively.
Just discovered the next to be released quilt by Kim, called 'the garden' , on www.materialobsession.typepad.com. Its absolutely a 'must do' pattern. again.
Thank you Kim for keeping us busy with those beauties!

Monday, November 8, 2010

Lollipop block number four









I cannot believe how much fun I am having with every block, it is like every block is a different adventure. The colors of the fabric just sing to me, every time I pick up a piece of Kaffe fabric, it just makes me feel happy.

When I went to clip the threads on this block, I accidentally cut a slit in the fabric, it was right under the flowers. At first I kind of panicked but then I thought, no problem just add a couple more lollypop circles.

I love checking the blog everyday, it is so much fun to see everyone's work. You all definitely inspire me. Thank you so much for sharing.

Rosemary Youngs
the lollipop girl

Sunday, November 7, 2010

Top Fundraisers

Ride Ataxia events have funded $960,000 in FA research in the past 4 years.  The funding of this research is made possible by the efforts of each individual participant and volunteer.  The top Ride Ataxia fundraisers for 2010 to date are:
  1. Margaret Ferrarone - Philly 2010 - $23,188
  2. Angela + Ricky Greene - NorCal 2010 - $10,865
  3. Ed + Lisa Ramsey - Tampa Bay 2010 - $6,775
The top fundraising teams are:
  1. Team Helms - NorCal 2010 - $23,229
  2. The Rupeleton - NorCal 2010 - $17,515
  3. Team Sam Bridgeman - NorCal 2010 - $15,591
Get on the list during Ride Ataxia Southern California on December 4-5, 2010: http://rideataxia.org/socal

Saturday, November 6, 2010

Liza at Quilt Market

I've been having my own small pity party because I didn't go to Quilt Market & Festival in Houston this past week. I did come across this cute video of Liza working one of Kim's blocks using her 'front basting' technique.


Haven't had much time for stitching but still hope to get my 4th Roseville block finished in November.