My 1930's Style Quilt

I just transferred all the photos from my digi onto a CD. So, now I can start sharing them here.

It will take me awhile to write up the directions for making a doorknocker so I won't do that today. Instead, I'll start sharing something of the beautiful gifts I received for Christmas and my birthday.

I'll start with this wonderful 1930's style quilt that my mom made for me for Christmas. She used reproduction fabrics and machine quilted it.







To see larger photos, just click on the pictures and they should take you to my Flickr page.

I've already had to wash this thanks to one of my cats!

More tomorrow!

Valentine Ornament 2 With Embroidery

Valentine Ornament 2 With Embroidery
Originally uploaded by Kitty And Me.

I've completed the embroidery on the seams for this block so next I can start to embellish it. I have to do some x stitch design work on my computer today but I do expect to stitch on this some more this afternoon.

Valentine Ornament 1 Complete

Valentine Ornament 1 Complete
Originally uploaded by Kitty And Me.

I just completed this. I thought I would have some troubles working on a small scale but as it turns out, I didn't. I actually love the fact that it went so quickly! Nice to have some instant gratification sometimes!

I also sewed the borders on my large Valentine block that I was working on back at Christmas. Next I'll have to pull out some lace to frame the block and hand sew that on.

And, I sewed up that little doorknocker. The one with the animated kitchen things. I took photos of the process and as soon as I make time to get the photos from the camera to here, I'll post the finishing directions.

Now I'll start on Valentine ornament #2!

Valentine Ornament 1 With Embroidery

Valentine Ornament 1 With Embroidery
Originally uploaded by Kitty And Me.

I have the seams covered on this little block now so next I'll be adding some beads and other little embellishments. It didn't take very long to do the seams on this.

Linda was wondering if I'm using a hoop. Yes, I cut my foundation fabric about 11 inches square and I have it my 7 inch hoop. The stitching area fits perfectly so I won't have to move the hoop at all.

Valentine Ornaments

I was so taken with Linda's little angel Christmas ornaments using one of her Dover books that I decided to put one of my Dover books to good use!



I scanned 6 of the little Victorian pictures, gave them a pastel clouded background and printed all 6 on a sheet of printer fabric. I cut them apart and worked them into 5 inch blocks. After re-reading Linda's post today, she made hers 4 inches square. Oh well, 5 inches isn't that much bigger!













I can't imagine that these will take any too long to stitch up. I found it difficult to work on such a small scale when foundation piecing so I wonder if I'll run into the same issue when stitching on them. I guess I'll find out soon. I plan to start on one later today. I'll post my progress as usual.