What's on my Table, Tuesday? The Yin & Yang Convergence Quilt

A few weeks ago I told you about a new teaching quilt sample I was making for a Convergence Quilts workshop.  I shared this 'in progress' picture. At that time I wasn't sure what quilting motifs I would use and whether to bind or face the quilt.

Well, this quilt has evolved and I'm happy to say it is now complete!

I did decide to use a facing. You can see in the picture above that I had a dark blue outer border. After I completed the quilting I decided that border didn't belong on this quilt so I cut it off. I 'faced' the quilt instead.  I think it looks much better that way.

I also decided to add another element to this quilt - Monstera leaves (one of my favourite motifs).  The focal print is very tropical and I thought this motif would enhance that feeling. I sewed around my leaf design with Jane Sassaman's Sew Sassy thread. The outline was so faint that it didn't show up well.

I decided to complete all the other quilting and think about my options for the leaves.

I used Rainbows threads in different variegated colours for the different ares of the quilt.
The same quilting design was used throughout.

Once the quilting was finished I had a couple of ideas for the leaves. I tried a small amount of Shiva Paintstik in a small area of 1 leaf. I didn't add a lot of paint because I really wanted a 'ghost' image of the leaves. It didn't work all that well - I was afraid to add more paint in case I lost the translucence I wanted.


So I pulled out my box of other paints, inks, etc.  I had some Liquitex Inks. They are transparent - and that was the quality I wanted.

Of course I tested on scrap fabric first!  I also had some Shimmer powders that I'd never used. I added a bit of the green shimmer to a blend of yellow and blue ink and I achieved the 'ghostly' image I was after.  It's still quite subtle so I may add more ink.  I coloured close to the leaf outline. I'll live with it for now and let you know if I do more embellishing for the leaves. Perhaps more stitching inside the leaves, or more colour, or....

If you have suggestions I'd love to hear them!

What's on My Table, Tuesday?

MUST get this zipper done today so I can move forward on this project - it's a gift, no hints!

Are you still making gifts too??

What's On My Table, Tuesday?

More holiday projects....I'll do the 'reveal' in January.

Don't you just LOVE that Lime Green bag - my FAVOURITE colour!

What's on my Table, Tuesday?

I have projects to finish but.....

can't wait to start URBANOLOGIE by Sew Kind of Wonderful.

I bought this Block of the Month pattern in Houston and I had fun today selecting fabrics for my quilt. This is definitely my NEW YEAR project!

I want to teach this Block of the Month here on Vancouver Island. Interested?  Where?

Leave a comment and I'll see what I can do about scheduling this fun project.

It will happen mid to late 2017 I think. Must get MY quilt done first!

What's on My Table, Tuesday?

Preparing for Holiday Sewing!

I'm getting ORGANIZED for a sewing marathon!

 

There are 5 projects in this bin - and a LIST - love LISTS!

What's on My Table, Tuesday?

Loot from Houston - now to find homes for some goodies and start using others!

What's on My Table, Tuesday?

Two main tasks today as I work on the 2nd pattern quilt for Quilt Market in Houston.

I cut the 'holes' in the leaves with my art knife




Now all the leaves are ready fuse onto the quilt background

 


I also cut the borders from this amazing Orchid print (upcoming Northcott fabric will be in stores in February 2017).



And then I tested where I would mitre the corner for the Orchid border.

What's on My Table, Tuesday?

Today's job was trimming one of my new pattern quilts in preparation for the binding. This is Galaxy Stars and it will be displayed in the Northcott booth at International Quilt Market at the end of the month.

Pattern will be available in March 2017.  HINT:  It uses PANELS!!

New Series: What's on My Table, Tuesday?

I'm starting a new photo series this week.  I'm calling it What's on My Table, Tuesday?

Every Tuesday I will post a photo showing what's on my main cutting table. Some weeks there may be lots of ACTION (i.e. mess) and some weeks there may be NONE (still the same mess).

How about you - What's on YOUR table?

Here are the first couple of pictures...........

 This is what my table looked like when I returned from my teaching trip to
 Lethbridge a couple of weeks ago....
YES, I'll post pictures from that trip SOON.

The buckets contain 'in progress projects' that are on hold since priority projects 

have come to the top of the list.

I couldn't stand it any more (and I had 2 quilts to make for Quilt Market in Houston
at the end of the month) so I did a MAJOR TIDY!

Come back next Tuesday for a sneak peek at the new projects!