Tuesday 24 January 2012

A project for class

I've left Berdych and Nadal fighting it out at Melbourne Park so I could share what I made today - even though it was 34c!

I'm taking over a couple of quilting groups (from next week!) and last year at the end of term, I asked the ladies via a survey, whether they'd like a project of the month and if so, what types of projects.  The answers in so far indicate it's a goer and one of the ladies gave me a pattern for mug bag that she'd like to make - and several other ladies ticked 'yes' to the question as to whether they'd like to make one too.

So I tried out the pattern (it's one of those that's gone from pillar to post, has been altered all over the place and as a consequence, hasn't been terribly well written)  Anyway, I had a crack, made copious notes (so I can re write it and change a few things myself) and produced this:



It's got pellon and wadding and it's fully lined - and not really my cup of tea (no pun intended) - the fabric has been in my stash forever and my tastes have changed -  but I'll make one more with the changes I want to make and maybe use them as a raffle prize for the classes.

.....and despite the heat, I got out a quilt that's been languishing in the UFO bin (and it's on my winter summer stitching list) and laid it on top of the long-arm ready for pinning - I don't want to pin it just yet though because I had my nails done today (first time I've had a manicure!) and I want them to stay a bit gorgeous for a bit longer..


I had a thing about batiks quite a few years ago - which was when this quilt top was put together - batiks are not so my thing these days - this is a gift for a friend and I'm sure he'll like it..

Just had a quick look at the score and Nadal leads 2 sets to 1 with a break in the 4th.......

7 comments:

  1. Well done for conquering the bag (and using up old stash, sure someone will love it)

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  2. Cute bag--and, oh my! I haven't really gotten into the batiks (just seemed like another fabric category to load up on, if you know what I mean) but I do appreciate them. This quilt is beautiful!

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  3. Love the quilt. I'm a fan of batiks, but I usually go for the textured ones rather than the patterned ones (I'm more for subtle toning). But I think this quilt is beautiful. The batiks really work in this pattern, especially when you stand back at look at it and the patterns are less obvious, just the different colours/shades show through. Congrats on the finish. I'm sure your friend will love it

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  4. I like batiks too and this is gorgeous...good idea to finish it. :)

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  5. Your class is going to be a smash hit. I'm not a batik lover either but that doesn't mean beautiful things can't be made with them. That quilt is amazing!

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  6. Do you have the pattern for the mug bag? I love to get a copy!
    Thanks!

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  7. Do you have the pattern for the mug bag? I love to get a copy!
    Thanks!

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