It's been a while since my last update on The Rainbow Connection. Here it is, laid out on my patio. Funny how hard it is to hang a star shaped top up to get a photo. That just wasn't working out. As you can see, all the star arms are completed. I'm filling in the corners with stripes of black and more rainbow.
This is Block Three for the Supernova quilt. I love it! The drama of the bright batiks mixed with the black really packs a punch.
I sewed four Block Three's for the Supernova quilt.
Here are all of the blocks sewn together. Just lovely. See how the light eminates from the center of the quilt? It really draws the eye, and even though this quilt is a riot of bright colors, when I meditate on it, I get a calm, peaceful, happy feeling. Do you feel it?
I'm currently working on the borders, and the quilting shall begin next!
Adorn yourself in this pleasantly stylish vintage wardrobe with this McCall's dress patern. Dress, coat, and jacket feature front buttons, self-lined back yoke, collar, extended shoulders, shoulder pads, and long sleeves. Skirt, pants and shorts are pleated with back elastic, front waistband, and left side seam pocket opening.
Imagine yourself wearing this superb outfit to the office, out to dinner, or just out shopping. Mix and match pieces for maximum looks. This pattern will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Vintage 1987. All is intact, and pattern is in good, usable condition.
Bust 34 Waist 26-1/2 Hips 36 Back neck to waist 16-1/4
McCall's 4795 dress and jacket pattern, size 12, Vintage 1975.
Adorn yourself in a pleasantly stylish vintage dress and jacket in two variations with this McCall's dress patern for unbonded stretchable knit fabrics. Dress featues back zipper, roll collar with back extensions and can be sewn with or without sleeves. Jacket has patch pockets.
Imagine yourself wearing this superb dress to the office, out to dinner, or just out shopping. This pattern will inspire you to be confident, plus, you can say you made it yourself!
This pattern is in uncut, factory folded condition. Vintage 1975. All is intact, and pattern is in good, usable condition.
Bust 34 Waist 26-1/2 Hips 36 Back neck to waist 16-1/2
A beautiful cut of high quality brushed cotton quilting fabric, Kidstuff More Basic-ally Baby Brushed Cotton Fabric, by Cheri Strole, for Moda Fabrics. 100 percent brushed cotton, 44" wide. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.
The design on this fabric features petite purple flowers scattered over a green background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. This fabric can also be used to sew one of a kind clothing (not intended for children's sleepwear). So unique - be creative!
A beautiful cut of high quality flannel quilting fabric, Baby Talk Alphabet Panel Flannel, by Cheri Strole, for Moda Fabrics. You will receive 1 panel of 100 percent flannel cotton, 44" wide. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.
The design on this fabric features letters and pictures that go with each letter on a white background with a green border. C is for Cat, I is for Ice Cream, D is for Duck, and on and on.... The panel by itself would make a lovely receiving blanket. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. (not intended for children's sleepwear). So unique - be creative!
A beautiful cut of high quality quilting fabric, Eastern Sense Fabric, by Laurie Godin, for Northcott Fabrics. 100 percent cotton, 36" wide. Easy care, machine wash cold water, tumble dry low.
The design on this fabric features small scale paisleys and flowers over a white background. Perfect for your next quilting or home sewing project. This fabric can also be used to sew one of a kind clothing. So unique - be creative!
My Singer 301 and I have been humming right along, churning out the blocks for the Supernova quilt. This is Block One. I sewed four of these.
This is Block Two. I sewed eight Block Twos. The Supernova blocks are fun and easy to sew. The only thing you have to watch out for is color placement. It's all lovely straight seams and easy half square triangles.
Now, on to the final block, Block Three. This block begins with red and black half square triangles. Such a vibrant combination!
It also features red orange and black triangles. These four blocks should finish up quickly. I'll show them next time.
The design on this fabric features large scale abstract faces over a white background. Perfect for your next sewing project. This fabric can be used to sew one of a kind clothing. So unique - be creative!
A beautiful cut of 100 percent rayon fabric, Romantic Roses Floral Challis Fabric, 58" wide. Hand wash separately, use cool iron.
The design on this fabric features a large scale floral motif over a navy blue background color. Perfect for your next sewing project. This fabric can be used to sew one of a kind clothing. So unique - be creative!
A beautiful cut of 50 percent cotton/50 percent polyester fabric, Blue and White Plaid Tropical Seersucker Fabric. Cotton/polyester blend, 60" wide. Machine wash warm, tumble dry, remove promptly.
The design on this fabric features a medium scale blue and white textured plaid. Perfect for your next sewing project. This fabric can be used to sew one of a kind clothing. So unique - be creative!
A beautiful cut of rayon fabric, Purple Pink Blue Tropical Flowers Fabric. Rayon, 60" wide. Hand wash separately, use cool iron.
The design on this fabric features large scale colorful purple, pink, and blue tropical flowers over a black background. Perfect for your next sewing project. This fabric can be used to sew one of a kind clothing. So unique - be creative!
Today I'm showing the Pioneer Rose quilt. This heirloom style quilt features the beautiful Pioneer Rose applique block, set on point, and paired with the unique Curved Chain Block.
Quilt Stats:
Quilt Size: 61" x 61"
Block Size: 12" x 12"
Fabric: Liberty Gathering, by Primitive Gatherings, for Moda
Batting: Warm 100, by the Warm Company
Thread: King Tut, by Superior
The Curved Crossing block in navy blues, white, and beige gives this quilt a strong visual impact. The curves add a little spice to an otherwise ordinary block.
The Pioneer Rose applique block is also a crossing design.
I used the fusible applique method for my blocks, but these could be sewn using any applique method you desire. This photo shows the block before zigzagging around the patches.
I used matching thread, except for the beige leaves. I used the navy thread on the beige leaves to help them stand out against the light background.
I echo quilted around the applique patches and did a simple loopy meander over the balance of the quilt to finish it off.
The Pioneer Rose quilt is a cover girl! It is currently gracing the cover of the September/October 2017 issue of Love of Quilting magazine, available at your local quilt shop now. If you sew a Pioneer Rose quilt, please share a photo. I would love to see it!
