The Making of the Blown Away Quilt

Disclaimer:  Products featured in this post were given to me by Island Batik and industry partners at no cost to me.

 The idea for the Blown Away quilt was to show a block exploding into larger and larger blocks diagonally across the quilt top.  I searched this book for the perfect block for this design. I chose the Turnstile block.  If you own this fabulous book, it's on page 114.

 I chose these lovely yellow, purple, and gray fabrics from my Island Batik stash and got right to work.

 Some of the cutting was done with a ruler and rotary cutter.

 Some of the cutting was done with an Accuquilt Go.  I use the Go whenever possible.  Everything cuts out so accurately and quickly.  It's awesome!

 The Blown Away top came together very quickly.  It was super easy to sew.  The hardest part was making sure everything was facing the correct way to make the design.

 I added a thin purple border for the pinwheel design and quilting to flow into.

 I used straight line quilting and purple and yellow Aurifil thread to accent the movement of the pinwheels across the quilt.

 Ragamuffin helping me quilt.

 "Don't even think of moving me", that look says.  

 I pulled this fun gray, black, and white fabric out of my stash to sew the sleeve.

 The Blown Away quilt trying to blow away.

The Blown Away finish.  The sun was in the wrong place for taking photos, but I think it looks kind of cool with the sunbeam across the front, plus you can really see the quilting lines in this photo.  What do you think?

You can read more about the Blown Away quilt here:
 May Make it Modern with Hobbs featuring Blown Away

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today.

Jennifer Thomas

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Weaving ~ Learning a New Craft

 Recently my husband brought home a few balls of yarn.  He has a shopping problem; an addiction, really.  Anytime he sees something he thinks I might like, he brings it home.  Trail Mix was thrilled.  She thinks this yarn is all for her.  I'm still trying to find a place to store it all.

 After studying and doing a little research, I concluded that most of the yarn is cotton, mainly intended for weaving.  It could also be used for crochet, primitive stitching, and a few other things, too.  I've never done any weaving and didn't intend to until I came across this cute beginning weaving kit while browsing the craft section at Wal-Mart.  This kit is made by Bucilla, and was only $15.00, if you're interested in trying one, too.

 So far I have learned how to set up the warp (the vertical threads), do a basic plain stitch, the twill stitch, and how to change yarn colors.

I was surprised to find how much I enjoyed weaving!  It's fun and relaxing.  This is how my practice/learning piece is looking so far.  Next I'm going to learn how to tie Rya Knots, which look like a tassel fringe kind of thing.

Be sure to visit today's stops on the Great Outdoors Blog Hop:

Thursday, August 9 – Eclectic Garden
Desert Bloom Quilting, Sew Karen-ly Created

My day is coming up on August 27th.  Mark you calendar and be sure to stop by to see a new fabric collection by Island Batik, a sparkly star quilt, and a giveaway.

Be Creative ~ Sew Something Beautiful Today.

Jennifer Thomas

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New Quilting Books in the Curlicue Creations Shop ~ Week of August 8, 2018

Time-Crunch Quilts

This friendly book is filled to the brim with information and how to quilting projects featuring Nancy J. Martin's unique and popular style.

This book includes both helpful how to sections and patterns for dozens of beautiful quilts you can sew. Gorgeous, full color photography throughout this book showcasing all the quilts, plus full color diagrams, and instructions, will give you lots of ideas for your friends and family. Bonus CD included. Snuggle up!

Softcover book in used but excellent condition. 127 information packed pages. Copyright 2000. 

Country Quilts in a Day

This friendly book is filled to the brim with information and how to quilting projects featuring Fran Roen's unique and popular style.

This book includes both helpful how to sections and patterns for eighteen traditional quilt projects you can sew. Gorgeous, full color photography showcasing all the designs, plus color and black and white diagrams, and instructions, will give you lots of ideas for your friends and family. Snuggle up!

Hardcover book in used but very good condition. 128 information packed pages. Copyright 1991. 

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Wednesday, August 8 – Canterbury Manor
Sally Manke, Powered by Quilting

My Great Outdoors post will be up on August 27th.  Be sure to come by to see a new collection of Island Batik fabrics, a sparkly star quilt, and a giveaway.

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Jennifer Thomas

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