Four Tulips 2

In this version the petals have been extended to the outside edge but the centre remains the same. You can see more of a secondary pattern emerging between the blocks.

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Four Tulips 1

One of a several with slight differences to the size of the petals and centres. This one has a short petal and small centre.I think it is quite a dramatic design and could be foundation pieced.

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Lone Star Version 2

In this version I used a different applique design also from the EQ5 library. I think it frames the star a lot better and doesn’t overpower the design like the previous version. Not sure I have the patience to make one of these babies though!

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Lone Star

Just a layout of a lone star quilt. I quite like the effect of applique around the outside but in this version it tends to overpower the design. From a distance you don’t even see the star effect – looks like a circular design and yes I drew my star out in EQ5.

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Feathered Star Medallion

I have always loved the feathered star design and have made one with a free pattern from Quilters Cache, you can click here to see it. Probably for the more experienced patchworker but the instructions are very good.

Now you might say there are feathered designs available in EQ6 so its not too much trouble to design a quilt layout around one but I actually drew mine out in EQ5. I borrowed a book and started on a simple design and worked my way to more complicated designs. I love a challenge, especially an EQ challenge. I have a few variations but haven’t placed all of them in quilt layouts yet.

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Self Portrait

I’ve wanted to do something arty for quite some time and this week the opportunity finally arose. After doing some image maintenance on my pc I came across an image taken almost 2 years ago which I thought might Photoshop alright for a ‘line’ image. You may have seen a tutorial somewhere about how to do that for embroidery or redwork etc. Well I decided to try a few options in Photoshop and came up with this.

After stopping and starting a couple of time I completed the portrait and it isn’t too bad at all really. I feel I added too much detail over my right shoulder which makes it too fussy and I’m not sure about the ‘teeth thing’ but it’s not too shabby for a first attempt.

I’m quite sure I could do better after another attempt. When time permits I may do just that.  Or even a series using different techniques would be interesting.

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Blue and White Starburst

Well I couldn’t resist could I? I said I was on a blue and white roll. Here the block is set with dramatic fabric in a simple design for impact. I can’t take my eyes off it – just gorgeous.

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Jane Sassaman’s Book Idea Blog

Have you been to Jane Sassaman’s new Idea Book Blog? If  you look  here about halfway down the post you’ll read about one of my quilts. Unfortunately it was really quite difficult to photograph but believe me it is a bright and beautiful quilt. I quilted it with an overall swirling design and put cables and feathers in the borders which look like unfurling fern fronds. I found because of the large scale of the print I had to leave the squares quite large and used 2 different smaller prints for the sashings. The borders all had to be pieced from separate sections as the design actually travels across the fabric not along the length. It is an eye catching quilt and I am extremely pleased with the way it has turned out.

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Starburst

I said I loved drawing and designing round blocks in Electric Quilt. Today a single block, referred to as a ‘Starburst’ and in pink just for a change as well.

Ooh I think it’s a stunning block, don’t think I will ever make one though! You could foundation piece it but there would still be just too many sections to join together as well.

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Beginners’ Sampler

The three last blocks finally finished. I will probably change the construction technique of the last block. After finally completing it this morning, after having to redo a couple of seams, I thought if I’m struggling with it how will a beginner cope. Better to avoid the bias seams altogether.

Block 4

I am very happy with the way block 5 turned out. Never seen it before, my own design, lol, probably been out there for years, anyway I’m calling it the Beverley’s Beauty block.

Block 5

Now to look for sashings.

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