Always inspired by Finn's blog, I just had to play around with her idea for crocheted rag bowls! I did learn that I needed to stick with the size K hook--as she had recommended!!! I used an L since I tend to have a deathgrip on crochet hooks and knitting needles and thought I needed the extra looseness from a larger hook. But when I make a "real" one, I'll use the K so the bowl will be a little more rigid-y. Just too much fun!!!
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This quilt was returned from the longarmer last week and is now bound. Still needs some thread-clipping and a label, but I was so anxious for something--anything--quilty to blog, here it is! It was started many, many months ago in my guild's sewing bee when we were on a kick to "stash-bust". I had had this wonderful bird fabric in my stash for quite a while and was anxious to put it to use. The pattern is Directional Rail Fence and is a good way to use a focal print. Of course, I didn't have enough of the birdies for all the focal panels--that would have been just way too lucky!!! So I pulled some coordinates and some reds and greens and had at it. What really makes this quilt is the beautiful pantograph, Windy Meanderings, that my LA-er selected. I just LOVE it and if anyone wants the particulars on it, feel free to email me.
It has been a particularly trying stretch for me lately so I was not able to blog for a while, but have been really trying to keep up on my faves. Hope y'all are having the gorgeous weather that KC is.
17 comments:
I love the look of that fabric bowl, I must try making a crochet bowl or rug sometime. The quilt is beautiful too:)
Sorry you're having a trying time...we all go through it! Here's to better days ahead (with lots of quilting!!).
Hope things are smoothing out for you - you've been missed. Love the quilt, it just looks gorgeous on the bed. Dee-lish *s*
Oh man, I love your bowls and I love your new quilt! It is wonderful on your bed - and you stash busted too!
Vera that quilt is beautiful and the quilting design really is perfect congrats
OH OH Iforgot the wonderful bowls!! I may have to try some what fun
That bird fabric is delicious and your little bowl is so sweet (along with its contents really)
cute bowl, beautiful quilt; hope things get better for you.
Wow, that quilt coordinates perfectly with the pillows and dust ruffle. It loooks fabulous!
Oh vera - I'm so sorry to hear that you've been having a difficult time! I sure hope things are better now and the trouble has passed. I hope your health and the heath of those you love is fine and there aren't serious troubles you're having to deal with.
What a beautiful quilt! I love the fabrics and the colors together. I looked and I did by that pantograph the last time I ordered some - I thought I had. I've never used it yet. I'll have to find something to use it on.
The fabric bowl looks wonderful, and I love love love the quilt! You did a wonderful job!
*hugs*
Tazzie
:-)
The directional rail fence looks great - I made one to donate to Ronald McDonald a couple years ago - maybe it's time to make another one.
I love the finished quilt. It looks like you have the coordinates all in place for it. I remember when you originally blogged about this quilt--I made note of the pattern for my future "to do" list. You are right, the quilting does add to the quilt!
Great quilt Vera, I just love that red. It looks great with the pillows too.
Hugs and Best Wishes from NZ.
The quilt looks wonderful, and I love the fabric bowl. Hope life gets smoother for you soon.
I just adore the crochet bowl. The blue colour is wonderful. Hope your managing ok with whatever is up, take care - Julia x
The quilt looks great - and that puss obviously approves.
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