The quilt maker was kind enough to supply the following information about this quilt.
"Camelot", made from instructions in the Quiltmania magazine, starting with the Jan/Feb 2016 issue.
We discussed quilting ideas, then I sent her a few mockups that I drafted on Intelliquilter (which is the computer drive for my quilting machine). She chose a couple of borders, and the pretty feathered wreath that fills in between the blocks.
The treatment in each of the blocks was up to me.
I stuck with straight lines, curved lines, pumpkin seeds, and feathers.
When I had everything done except the spaces between the blocks we discussed again, and settled on the bowtie-ish fill. I really liked that choice because it echoes the circles of the compass blocks.
The wide border got a new-to-me feather design. Love. 💓
The back. Sooo pretty.
For those quilters who think "Oh, she's computerized, she doesn't really have to DO anything."...these are the rulers I used on this quilt.
So. Do you want to hear about my day out this past week? I had to go pick up my sewing machine which was in for service. I picked up my friend who was keeping me company and we headed off to Sew Etc. in Burlington, where I got my Pfaff out of hock (a $10 surcharge for cleaning? Really?). After I got my machine safely ensconsed in the back seat, we were discussing lunch locations and decided to head over to Swiss Chalet. The Bulk Barn just happens to be on the way so we made a pit stop there and I filled up on Almond Butter. Next stop: Swiss Chalet. BTW, they are hiring for all positions, if anyone is looking for a job. Next door happens to be the CIBC so we walked over and I did a little banking. Then my friend said: "Oh look, a shoe store." Well, dammit.
We tried to go to the Farmer's Market (even though I had NO MONEY left) but the farmers were all closed and heading home. Up the escarpment we go, and I asked if she needed anything at Costco. I had to stop for a double package of vinegar, and the ziploc bags that were on sale. Well, as you probably know, you can't buy just two things at Costco.
So my day out cost me:
machine service: $147.45
Almond butter: $10.90
Lunch: $20.00
Shoes: $185.43
Costco: $51.45
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Total: $415.23
I'm not sure if I should go out MORE often so I don't spend so much in one friggin' afternoon, or LESS often which would mean I'd stay home and eat zucchini. For free.
ZUCCHINI REPORT
Picked this week: 18
Picked YTD: 104 ***Woo Hoo! Broke the 100 mark!
Gave away this week: 0 none, zip, nada.
I didn't give any away, (well except to the compost, which got a few fuzzy ones) but I did make six jars of relish, and froze 12 cups of shredded zucchini for the winter.
"Camelot", made from instructions in the Quiltmania magazine, starting with the Jan/Feb 2016 issue.
We discussed quilting ideas, then I sent her a few mockups that I drafted on Intelliquilter (which is the computer drive for my quilting machine). She chose a couple of borders, and the pretty feathered wreath that fills in between the blocks.
The treatment in each of the blocks was up to me.
I stuck with straight lines, curved lines, pumpkin seeds, and feathers.
When I had everything done except the spaces between the blocks we discussed again, and settled on the bowtie-ish fill. I really liked that choice because it echoes the circles of the compass blocks.
The wide border got a new-to-me feather design. Love. 💓
The back. Sooo pretty.
For those quilters who think "Oh, she's computerized, she doesn't really have to DO anything."...these are the rulers I used on this quilt.
So. Do you want to hear about my day out this past week? I had to go pick up my sewing machine which was in for service. I picked up my friend who was keeping me company and we headed off to Sew Etc. in Burlington, where I got my Pfaff out of hock (a $10 surcharge for cleaning? Really?). After I got my machine safely ensconsed in the back seat, we were discussing lunch locations and decided to head over to Swiss Chalet. The Bulk Barn just happens to be on the way so we made a pit stop there and I filled up on Almond Butter. Next stop: Swiss Chalet. BTW, they are hiring for all positions, if anyone is looking for a job. Next door happens to be the CIBC so we walked over and I did a little banking. Then my friend said: "Oh look, a shoe store." Well, dammit.
So my day out cost me:
machine service: $147.45
Almond butter: $10.90
Lunch: $20.00
Shoes: $185.43
Costco: $51.45
=====================
Total: $415.23
I'm not sure if I should go out MORE often so I don't spend so much in one friggin' afternoon, or LESS often which would mean I'd stay home and eat zucchini. For free.
ZUCCHINI REPORT
Picked this week: 18
Picked YTD: 104 ***Woo Hoo! Broke the 100 mark!
Gave away this week: 0 none, zip, nada.
I didn't give any away, (well except to the compost, which got a few fuzzy ones) but I did make six jars of relish, and froze 12 cups of shredded zucchini for the winter.
Hi, Helen, I saw the quiltmaker making some of the blocks (I believe she hand-pieced them). Your quilting takes the "icing on the cake" to a whole new level. Amazing. The quilt is absolutely stunning. Thank you to both of you for sharing.
ReplyDeleteYou are hilarious! I laugh often at your shenanigans. Have loved your blog for a long time now, rarely comment! Your quilting is superb, your cursing mild (lol, at least I'm not hearing the F bomb.lol) I almost fainted when I saw $180+ for shoes, but I take it that as Canadian...so what.. about $140 U.S. lol, not much better. Good for you. I'm an Alaskan, headed for FL shortly in desperate need of some new shoes, hopefully I'll find some much cheaper than up here....and not sandals. lol they just won't do for the 7 mos. of extreme winter cold. Thank you for blogging, a true enjoyment reading!
ReplyDeleteI love you quilting, I'm hoping to do more when I retire next year.I have been looking for shoes like the pair on the left all summer. I live in Simcoe, what was the name of the shoe store?
ReplyDeleteBoth of those are Reikers, from Factory Shoe Outlet on Fairview (near Guelph Line).
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