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True Tones :: The Modern Patchwork Table Runner

July 6, 2014 24 Comments

Hi!

A couple of days ago, I made these table runners. Both the table runners were patched up in an evening. They were quick and simple. I finished the blue one that very day, but had stalled a while before quilting the red one. Now the red one is quilted, it is yet stalled to be binded. I will do it very soon, but let’s share them with all of you first.

I love the simplicity of cutting without measurements, simple strips and fun quilting. The inspiration came from the cover of the book ” Quilts made Modern by Weeks Ringle”

These both were gifts and really need to make me one myself. It is funny sometimes how fast you can sew for someone else, but yet find it so hard to find time to sew for yourself. I bet you if they were meant to be mine, they wouldn’t be done yet. There is a bigger reason to stall when they’re your own project. How about you. Do you feel the same? If not, how do you keep yourslef motivated to get that thing for yourself done and done?

Well, till next time – have a lovely Week ahead!

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Modern Medallion Quilt Along : Cross My Heart and Stuck in the Middle Border

June 27, 2014 23 Comments

Hi!

Welcome to my stop for the blog hop of the Modern Medallion quilt along. I see a lot of different versions coming along so well over at instagram #modernmedallion and over at facebook! It has been so much fun experimenting with a lot of improv, wonky style patchwork.

I have not have imagined that it is actually quite hard to get wonky look, but it was surely lots of fun.

So how far have got to? This week, we can share our progress on the 4th and 5th border, which is the Cross My Heart and Stuck in The Middle. I continue with the rainbow wash theme with the crosses and decided to just go plain and white volume for the stuck in the middle border.

I did find one little trouble when putting these two borders, the crosses seams easily becomes undone and I had to sew back some of the stitches so that I don’t get holes in my quilt. I guess it is because we trim them and the stitches can become quite loose.

Be extra careful not too stretch when putting on the 5th border on!

Have a joyful journey finishing up the quilt! Lets link up your progress here:

An InLinkz Link-up

XX

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Modern Medallion Update : waving not drowning

June 22, 2014 10 Comments

Hi!

Been slacking a bit on blogging, have been making lots of things in my sewing room, but haven’t been sharing here much as I wanted to. Sometimes I came back home from lab and whole day in front of computer at school that I just simply don’t want to stare at the computer screen any longer when I reach home.

Today I am sharing along my progress of the modern medallion quilt along (quilt pattern by twolittleaussiebirds). This week, our quilt along host is Kate Quilts, sharing her post on this week task : the Waving not Drowning border.

waving but not drowning border modern medallion

Since I didn’t get the chance to share last week : the drunk geese and the plain jane, I update here those progress too. Last week, our host was Ms Midge : who already had finished her quilt and it’s looking amazing! Go check it out!

So, keeping the rainbow wash theme, I pursued my medallion quilt with more rainbow scraps, though I had to piece scraps together to get the effect, I love that I don’t need any large pieces to begin with. I love the scrappy look so much!

Come by again next week for my stop with the Cross My heart border and the framed border!

Till then, Have a great week!

XOXO

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W.I.P : half square triangles

June 12, 2014 9 Comments

Hi!

It’s been a while since I post W.I.Ps.

I love that Instagram was able to keep myself updated, since I have very limited amount on the computer lately. Mainly it’s because the computer room is so cold this winter!

I am currently working on many things, I find myself jumping from one project to another. I am loving it though, because lately my mood seems to change every second! So, depending on my mood, I pick up any w.i.p that I would like to work on and progress it even a slight bit.

One of the w.i.p I have to show you today is the Kaffe Fasset Shot Cotton Rainbow HST quilt.

When it all began with lots of teeny HST. Chain pieced and trimmed to 1.5″.

Rainbow Shot Cotton Kaffe Fasset _ half square triangles chain pieced

The finished HST measures 1″, and it was of course, for me to get those points matched was impossible, so I am not bothered to be all perfectionist. This quilt will grow, I am making bigger HSTs for the future border.

For now, it sits nicely on my design board.

Other W.I.Ps that I could think of right now :

Quilts:

Aviatrix Medallion Quilt : All pieces cut.

Modern Medallion : Onto my Fourth Border

Swoon Quilt : Need to baste and quilt!

Bags:

Noodlehead duffelbag : all pieces cut, waiting to buy zipper

Will be updating more finishes soon. At least little things..

Thanks for visiting!

Linking up to :

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Modern Medallion quilt Along Week 1: New York Beauty

June 8, 2014 7 Comments

Hi!

Who says beauty has to be perfect? Besides, perfect is so over rated..

This week we are kicking off the Modern Medallion Quilt-along with the gorgeous block of New York Beauty which can be as imperfect and as wonky, yet stills holds its glory. (pattern by Two little Aussie Birds can be bought at etsy here or here)

I picked rainbow sets of colours from my fabric scraps and lots of low volume, but I ended up using kona white, as I have crazy quilting in mind.

So, how did I go with the first block? Truthfully, I did find making this wonky NY beauty harder and as a first block, what a challenge! But it was an easy fix as no rules apply here. My first quarter didn’t turn out as good as the rest, those blue hues quarter. The first and the last triangles couldn’t even have decent points. But, making this quilt is not just about getting those perfect points, it’s about embracing freedom and learning, so I just go with it.

Then, I find out that I made one of the curve a little too large than the others, so I simply slash and add and simply bring it to work. Well, my wonky geese is a bit not in the centre, but I don’t mind so much.

Now, I am already up to my fourth border, I don’t even see those points as obvious. In fact, I love how fun they are.

Have you started yours? We have a great support group over at facebook and instagram (#modernmedallion) is also a great place to share your progress and pick tips along the way. Don’t forget to come and visit our blog hop stop this week over at Schnitzel and Boo. You can come and link up your New York Beauty! And In linkz now also support Instagram, no reason not to link up even those photos from Instagram.

Well, see you there!

XOXO

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Modern Medallion Quilt Along

May 19, 2014 2 Comments

Hi !

I want to give a bit of a shout out : A new quilt along is coming soon!!! So let’s hop on board!

My lovely friend Crystal over at the Two Little Aussie Bird has designed this beautiful quilt using lots of modern quilting techniques such as the wonky cross, the free-wave borders and those wonky geese.

Photo Courtesy of Two little Aussie Birds

It will be so much fun to quilt along together, learning new improv piecing skills. I love the fact that the wonkiness would actually be quite forgiven rather than having all seams matched up which I did find is difficult, especially when we are doing medallion quilts as we need them to be accurate.

And the fabric choices are basically up to you. You can even use those scraps to make those crosses and geese. This is the time to make something out of those scraps.

And if you haven’t made any medallion quilt before, this is also a great chance as we will be discussing over any difficulties faced or any tips we find along the way.

Photo Courtesy of Two little Aussie Birds

So, let’s get ready!

What you need first, is of course the pattern….which you can purchase here.

Spread the words, grab the button and let’s start the fun by digging into that fabric stash or maybe go for a fabric spree? (like we need any reason for that, but a reason for more fabric buying is always a bit comforting 🙂

We will be kicking off the Quilt Along on the 1st of June. Here are the others who are joining along the quilt along and would be the stop for the quilt along. Head on over to their blog and get to know them.

Schedule:
06/01 – Week one – Medallion – schnitzel & boo

06/08 – Week two – Border one and two – MsMidge

06/15 – Week three – Border three – KateQuilts

06/22 – Week four – Border four and five – Little Mushroom Cap

06/29 – Week five – Border six and seven – Gnome Angel

07/06 – Week six – Finished quilts (with quilting if done) –Two Little Aussie Birds

We will also be having some great prizes to win, which will be announced soon.

XOXO

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FREE Tutorial : Improv Pieced Hexagon, for a modern quilt

May 15, 2014 24 Comments

I have recently finished 6 quilted placemats which I adore very much. I will be sending it off to my Modern She Made Swap Partner soon so I plan to make two more in Black and white for me and hub.

Here they are, all bright and cheery.. hope my partner will love it.

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Work In Progress : Swoon Quilt

April 23, 2014 26 Comments

Hi!

Just popping in to show you what am I up to… something fun and quick for a large size quilt.

Like I told you before in the previous post, I have enough of throw quilts. Not that I am not a fan, but I feel more love and feel more satisfied with large quilt that can be put on my bed. It is a bit of a hard work, especially quilting it, but the satisfaction…aaah. I love my scrappy trip quilt just to note. That is the only one that is large enough to cover my bed. Others, like the Jack Attack quilt, or the Happy-go lucky quilt is just tad bit too small. They are a single size quilt, but I lay them on the bed anyway.

So, here goes to the first of many to come again bed quilts. Starting with SWOON.! I know most of you are familiar with this quilt by Thimbleblossoms. It’s quick and fast – each block itself measures 24″!. I am making nine blocks with a large printed border.

Putting in many of my all-time favourite fabrics in. Some Anna Maria Horner’s, Art Gallery Fabrics, and Kona White.

If you follow me on Instagram here, you get faster updates, but I still love to blog and I love reading blogs, so hopefully it won’t be too quite around here. However though, can’t deny that I love Instagram!!! It is a bit addictive. Say Hi over on my Instagram if you find me there! Here is one pic from my Instagram – the nine blocks all done!

I have finish all nine blocks and got all of them pieced together with sashing. Still need to do the border to extend the quilt size and I will most probably piece the backing too. Can’t wait to quilt this soon.

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Briar Rose Starry Diamond Quilt

April 18, 2014 13 Comments

Hi!

I am back with this quilt and I can say it is finally finished! I put it aside for quite sometimes, after quilting it a quarter way. Then I moved house, and haven’t got the mood to start quilting it again in my smaller sewing space (I shall share with you soon) until last weekend. The quilt has a fold crease now, but I hope it goes away after washing.

I had fun doing free-motion quilting on this quilt. Just swirls and bubbles (or pebbles). The stars were quilted with swirls evolving from the center.

The story behind this quilt? I received my briar rose bundle, decided to cut them as equilateral triangles, then I played around with those triangles. I ended up with this Stars which I group it in Diamond hence the name ~ blergh. Then I decided to add the border. I still have many triangles left, maybe I’ll make another quick baby quilt.

Quilt Briar Rose Starry Diamond Equilateral Triangle by littlemushroomcap 2

I love this line of fabrics, the colours made me smile. Made me wish I have a baby girl. I am going to keep this quilt or probably gift it to my sister.

Quilt Stats :
Fabrics : Heather Rose Briar Rose Collection + Kona White
Size : 58 x 78″
Batting : Warm and Natural Cotton
Machine bound and domestic machine quilted (Janome QCP8200)

Overall, I love the end result, but I wish I have more bed size quilts these days. So, my next projects are going to be more of bed quilts. I love the satisfying feeling of dressing up the bed with quilts I made. What do you do with so many small quilt? My sofa is full, and most of my smaller quilts are just folded, which made me feel sad.

Hope you have a fun holiday! Enjoy the beautiful Spring for those having Spring time, and enjoy Fall for those down-under!

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Sew Sew Modern Swap :: Made for Lee

February 19, 2014 18 Comments

I haven’t officially shown in the blog about the tote I made for my Sew Sew Modern Swap 4. So, here goes some photos of the tote I made with a little pouch.

For my sew sew modern 4 partner, a tote and a small pouch

My partner is the ever so talented Lee, who blogs and creates at Maychappell. After stalking around, I got a feeling she likes Tula Pink’s fabrics so, I went ahead and purchase some yardage of Acacia.

She mentioned a tote in her preference, so after long thinking of which pattern to use, I decided to create a simple one of my own using the techniques I have learnt from various patterns.

I incorporated some quilt as you go for the front open pocket,

A bit of stretchy pocket on the inside, snap buttons for the pleated sides (it can be open to convert into a larger tote)

and a folded strap.

Acacia Tote _ Sew Sew modern 4 _ folded strap

As for the small gift, I made a pouch. I wanted to incorporate some hexies on the pouch, so I did. At first I wanted to make a purse using the purse frame I bought sometimes ago, but I failed to make the pattern right so I ended up with a rather unique pouch instead. Oh well…I think the hexies helps making it look cute at least!

Small pouch _ acacia _english paper piecing hexagon

I couldn’t help myself doing some free motion quilting too..

I was pretty much happy with both of them and was glad my partner have received and loved them as well.

I am so excited to be a part of few swap this year. I am hoping to join more this year. I really enjoyed making things with others in mind. In fact I have a secret handmade gift making this year for some special followers and lucky followers too ! Wait for it..

Till then, Have a lovely happy days.

XOXO