Category Archives: applique

Time Flies

Posted on March 28, 2010 by ginabean • 5 Comments
Has it really been two weeks since I’ve posted? Man, where does the time go?
I have tons of crafting going on and lots to show you, but I probably should takes some pictures of it all first. This is one project on my list that I have been really trying to get completed. It is the border for my appliqued quilt. The quilt top took me a year and I had in my mind that it is going to take me just as long to do the borders, but I am ready to get it done. I have been making a real effort to work on it as much as I can. I also picked up these great needles that are fab-u-lous for applique. (Clover Black Gold #10 Sharps) A friend suggested them and they are worth the money. (about a buck a needle) Maybe it won’t take me another year after all. Here’s hoping it doesn’t.

Filed Under: applique, quilts, sewing

Out Of My Norm

Posted on February 16, 2010 by ginabean • 7 Comments
Applique is not really my thing. I love the way it looks, but it is not often that I can sit still long enough to actually do it. I took on this quilt to get me out of my comfort zone and try something new. At first I hated it, but now I am kind of getting into a groove and enjoying it. (Having a great teacher helps.) I should tell you that I started this quilt OVER a YEAR ago. It is a slow process for me, but I’m getting it done. I finally got the main blocks put together and it was a huge feat for me. Now I have to add some pieced borders and a large applique border all the way around. I think when it is finished, it will be a 94″ x 94″ quilt. It should be about another year for me to get the borders done. (Not Kidding)
Filed Under: applique, quilts