tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-38871729132506889532024-03-15T18:13:18.069-05:00Teaginny Designsteaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.comBlogger541125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-45377748604843962612021-10-22T16:40:00.003-05:002021-10-22T16:40:34.992-05:00Modern Herringbone Textile Art<p>This piece began as a color experiment. I wanted to explore neutrals paired with an unusual accent color combination. The coral, mustard, and light plum give the more traditional herringbone pattern a fresh, updated feel while the neutral cream and grey keep it from being too chaotic.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZYI-TU_HbxtVByYqHNBvu4_QvgIkhzhgMR-ikNXhbTetSGdxlK4l31pASRTu-ValcnkwrduCSWUoX0iL25NKkmhXiMVX_2BMYjuStCnrvRjnv79W_pq8RQ7zWGCu15cTyyNMzQOR5ig/s2048/C28EAE7F-3898-4B85-9567-2EC62F1CC4F0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjZYI-TU_HbxtVByYqHNBvu4_QvgIkhzhgMR-ikNXhbTetSGdxlK4l31pASRTu-ValcnkwrduCSWUoX0iL25NKkmhXiMVX_2BMYjuStCnrvRjnv79W_pq8RQ7zWGCu15cTyyNMzQOR5ig/w300-h400/C28EAE7F-3898-4B85-9567-2EC62F1CC4F0.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>This piece is part of a triptych. I think all three would be make a bold statement framed and hung together.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim6d6wMg66fnIJbRznti0FMjPEdp7azVxU6kghsDPNIZLvgXUGkLW4rW5jlop4ZU7DxyqNcrDxFWzxdpeVFcgJZMlK9VnKykwALivn2xiFNxyEqXwTj4tOEBT_xN9ZFO4m6jmpB_eZhw/s2048/3D4D055B-6631-4236-B3A2-43CCB52F38E1.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEim6d6wMg66fnIJbRznti0FMjPEdp7azVxU6kghsDPNIZLvgXUGkLW4rW5jlop4ZU7DxyqNcrDxFWzxdpeVFcgJZMlK9VnKykwALivn2xiFNxyEqXwTj4tOEBT_xN9ZFO4m6jmpB_eZhw/w300-h400/3D4D055B-6631-4236-B3A2-43CCB52F38E1.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>All three, or just one, are available in <a href="http://Teaginnydesigns.Etsy.com" target="_blank">my Etsy shop</a>. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXzjthLWYN3qlEsnJeDKbdv-2kdt8SOyNTCej_F4esnZ8kj5XcTzrHqF0LYUoGDyjop86qClSRrsDAWrHlVA_NrG7u4LPUImt_XnpCMYYI7617mG733O8vJdnjzaz80scYD6RYZhjuhQ/s2665/45687315-F90D-4D6C-9299-7CE783D223C0.jpeg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1180" data-original-width="2665" height="178" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgXzjthLWYN3qlEsnJeDKbdv-2kdt8SOyNTCej_F4esnZ8kj5XcTzrHqF0LYUoGDyjop86qClSRrsDAWrHlVA_NrG7u4LPUImt_XnpCMYYI7617mG733O8vJdnjzaz80scYD6RYZhjuhQ/w400-h178/45687315-F90D-4D6C-9299-7CE783D223C0.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p>teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-86629856937728532622021-10-18T16:34:00.003-05:002023-05-22T22:25:43.253-05:00Abstract Modern Textile Art<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT3GYLwyak8Yl51_CaF5Xb1KHAVlLKc-dIsLsm4ODga9KevY1QYCoBjU5PYZgpQadLjOJBBi9qdk2Gao8cuJMa4pUymdiFUQMmnoHb4w_iYr7REOGNq5Zf9YzWxQnMIA1T1TKlVuBNfQ/s2048/IMG_2172.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjT3GYLwyak8Yl51_CaF5Xb1KHAVlLKc-dIsLsm4ODga9KevY1QYCoBjU5PYZgpQadLjOJBBi9qdk2Gao8cuJMa4pUymdiFUQMmnoHb4w_iYr7REOGNq5Zf9YzWxQnMIA1T1TKlVuBNfQ/w300-h400/IMG_2172.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p>An improv pieced textile art piece featuring a couple of gorgeous hand screen printed linen scraps from Umbrella Prints, an Australian company, now defunct. I'm using my remaining bits sparingly. They're just so good.</p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigMN2RTQNU6WhYfeyL2aX3KSd998biiNB9IYcUuClMOo2_yu6OyfruvXLlals0rJz2CeFdiPkmG66XGlPMdqPgyrhfmdsTaFj-9J-eheptrF748PuXz3zWML4euOFB7rklCmSN-SP-pA/s2048/IMG_2177.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1583" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEigMN2RTQNU6WhYfeyL2aX3KSd998biiNB9IYcUuClMOo2_yu6OyfruvXLlals0rJz2CeFdiPkmG66XGlPMdqPgyrhfmdsTaFj-9J-eheptrF748PuXz3zWML4euOFB7rklCmSN-SP-pA/w309-h400/IMG_2177.jpg" width="309" /></a></div><p></p><p>I love how warm this piece feels with the neutrals and the subtle pop of orange.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqaPVS23rq2rNGJJfFWAbVMdrakDtuzB2TMxg3em4IhSAnssMxX8GT70fTmBUS6tjNU7YvRPrqAf-rtu7BtyzteMTwLaunWVty8xmZomc_qJZWjzXLE3xx_aS0jLfzCS-H1wxosuv0g/s2048/IMG_2176.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgaqaPVS23rq2rNGJJfFWAbVMdrakDtuzB2TMxg3em4IhSAnssMxX8GT70fTmBUS6tjNU7YvRPrqAf-rtu7BtyzteMTwLaunWVty8xmZomc_qJZWjzXLE3xx_aS0jLfzCS-H1wxosuv0g/w400-h400/IMG_2176.jpg" width="400" /></a></div>The art itself is 8 x 10, matted to 11 x 14. It is available in <a href="http://teaginnydesigns.etsy.com" target="_blank">my etsy shop</a>.teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-35207677599610044772021-10-16T19:43:00.003-05:002023-05-22T22:26:05.032-05:00Abstract Minimalistic Textile Art<p style="text-align: left;">This textile art piece uses simple linear shapes and neutral fabrics. The style, abstract minimalism, is at home in modern or traditional settings. The pop of the single print fabric adds interest without detracting from the calming simplicity of the piece.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNmOYIDJvv8poSqG0W-2JWwqy2E8Wp16UwyMV56ECpgmXxbFZ2HX07SoP9Zk73DSOtAzHtMT4V4_756zi9n2begB2cdMKUq-Vg-V2g5InR5CVvSfSTPIfY6fopD6RkhByBUKnxxCQw9A/s716/F03B2AB9-03E2-4D96-BF4B-CB1474749C7D.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em; text-align: center;"><img border="0" data-original-height="716" data-original-width="716" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhNmOYIDJvv8poSqG0W-2JWwqy2E8Wp16UwyMV56ECpgmXxbFZ2HX07SoP9Zk73DSOtAzHtMT4V4_756zi9n2begB2cdMKUq-Vg-V2g5InR5CVvSfSTPIfY6fopD6RkhByBUKnxxCQw9A/w400-h400/F03B2AB9-03E2-4D96-BF4B-CB1474749C7D.jpeg" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;">It was created in an improvisational manner, making it truly one-of-a-kind. The textile composition is 8 x 10 and matted with a 11 x 14 mount. <strike>It is listed in <a href="http://Teaginnydesigns.Etsy.com">my Etsy shop</a>.</strike> <span style="color: red;">SOLD</span>.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjprHRkt4iS59ykV3DYm5b5hYZXXJUx-yEhhkrt3Eibbm1XGjntTET83viZPNOrn8fZqstO6IYgj3DJgZj-Ij1AA2v__j3hwvDXfsHY1wAvW_22tckqC4pt3tt9Dze8UGLzE_gjxd7WSw/s2048/7BDEED14-63E3-49AD-9907-3AA615564C9F.jpeg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjprHRkt4iS59ykV3DYm5b5hYZXXJUx-yEhhkrt3Eibbm1XGjntTET83viZPNOrn8fZqstO6IYgj3DJgZj-Ij1AA2v__j3hwvDXfsHY1wAvW_22tckqC4pt3tt9Dze8UGLzE_gjxd7WSw/w300-h400/7BDEED14-63E3-49AD-9907-3AA615564C9F.jpeg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p style="text-align: left;"><br /></p>teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-7265947540832244562021-09-30T16:45:00.001-05:002021-09-30T16:45:09.604-05:00Textile Art<p>It's been a while. Good to be back to my creative space. I've got a bunch of textile art pieces floating around in my head. They are small and perfect for experimenting with new ideas - nearly instant gratification. And I love how graphic these small ideas in fabric can be when framed simply.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU64TIIgUzQcdW2_cDjXPtaXLdA0UBa0Lkv0SOBEMzyoVVzB1SvK-S4Hb_QLzovXUOnOwtwqEP_S2k3Ite6NEYefwEjvkzDsVkTZcDSHno-oO_0JMiXZKdy_wQptkzxPc81KUwy0GANA/s2048/IMG_2089.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgU64TIIgUzQcdW2_cDjXPtaXLdA0UBa0Lkv0SOBEMzyoVVzB1SvK-S4Hb_QLzovXUOnOwtwqEP_S2k3Ite6NEYefwEjvkzDsVkTZcDSHno-oO_0JMiXZKdy_wQptkzxPc81KUwy0GANA/w400-h400/IMG_2089.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p>Here's the first brought to life - inspired by the fluid, organic shape of kelp. The negative space is just as engaging as the kelp itself.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9cKbzH1GvJ4jcDyByGfEWEK2Mlk8dVpv0Rf77Uq-sYb_sA7L37RhxMbcM3jZePRHkRjbcAQfTqs2ezN8FFyRos18NVm-dRqdjmxnGlsHR3lG6gYwKOKJfeXK4pvZ-9g4nl49Xmns3A/s2048/IMG_2025.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgW9cKbzH1GvJ4jcDyByGfEWEK2Mlk8dVpv0Rf77Uq-sYb_sA7L37RhxMbcM3jZePRHkRjbcAQfTqs2ezN8FFyRos18NVm-dRqdjmxnGlsHR3lG6gYwKOKJfeXK4pvZ-9g4nl49Xmns3A/w400-h400/IMG_2025.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2qo0ZUH1Vo58q3RYh21IpWPHgLqcM2MGSoa5Qrg3PI_v41rNyojmmuDiaWKMs9Qm1f7JrvxOuQfITfDEkrUnE9WCjmo9JNP-hMd34mKQz_T5xVqllEBg0p0j6KBMW6LECRB7SPiIPmg/s2048/IMG_4974+%25282%2529.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj2qo0ZUH1Vo58q3RYh21IpWPHgLqcM2MGSoa5Qrg3PI_v41rNyojmmuDiaWKMs9Qm1f7JrvxOuQfITfDEkrUnE9WCjmo9JNP-hMd34mKQz_T5xVqllEBg0p0j6KBMW6LECRB7SPiIPmg/w400-h266/IMG_4974+%25282%2529.JPG" width="400" /></a></div>It's just as I imagined it. That's what I love most about creating original designs in fabric. <p></p><p>I made this piece using the same improv applique method I have been using for the past couple of years. I really enjoy the process of cutting and sewing by eye, rather than using a template. The variations of shape and serendipity of design that result are so interesting.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJ2rU1OMO6F5gefu46mG5foIaULZgxVTSgsGUX264CCEAxnP3kmpRYbL50S-A7XXx6SUAKOus0xZc6p_yG_P447dJtYDfIwfhpUheTby34S9DLxKf4UzU3-aUbIhQZYm3raIW7IJ83A/s2048/IMG_2010.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhXJ2rU1OMO6F5gefu46mG5foIaULZgxVTSgsGUX264CCEAxnP3kmpRYbL50S-A7XXx6SUAKOus0xZc6p_yG_P447dJtYDfIwfhpUheTby34S9DLxKf4UzU3-aUbIhQZYm3raIW7IJ83A/s320/IMG_2010.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p></p><p></p><p>More to come. This one is in <a href="http://teaginnydesigns.etsy.com" target="_blank">my etsy shop</a>. </p><p>As an aside - sadly etsy has been overrun with mass produced items under the guise of "production partnerships" and "vintage" items. There are still lovely handmade items to be found, but you have to dig around to get to them. Let me know of any better platforms for handmade items, please. Back soon, I hope.</p>teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-18001147348576350552021-02-23T10:48:00.001-06:002021-02-24T16:34:48.213-06:00Modern Quilted Appliqué Pillow<p>It has been absolutely frigid lately in the Midwest, and when it is that cold I just want to sit under blankets as much as possible. Hand sewing is perfect for such days, so I returned to improv appliqué in my latest project.<br /><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzrSFtOHU3EQstvAao8shWsb6q8OeabYH4E4BKs0t194S5bRaLoVBdZXn67TpD-Tj5BWRyETcIv7kqlh8MozLV2qknVtBh0gSYpwMGmUrozjc6NgR3vSabhCQoxz6hGmb_vW7jle_-A/s2048/IMG_1225.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1536" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjXzrSFtOHU3EQstvAao8shWsb6q8OeabYH4E4BKs0t194S5bRaLoVBdZXn67TpD-Tj5BWRyETcIv7kqlh8MozLV2qknVtBh0gSYpwMGmUrozjc6NgR3vSabhCQoxz6hGmb_vW7jle_-A/w400-h300/IMG_1225.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>The technique of improv appliqué begins, for me, with appliqué shapes cut by hand without a template. I eyeball the shape and trim as necessary to adjust to the contours I want. Then I baste the pieces in place and appliqué with matching thread.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYcy0g1JdVC_KUffua2j8ysUVQFdaDw55zRhu_EUsd_9vjowBFBDZdnUJu5Mxm60wOA0LINPZ1W3iw220a3Q1hCfi_QZ50qrK4y1FmmEA6klmNHenSymf9oNBUpSJeq80u2dNpA2fjGQ/s2048/IMG_1220.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhYcy0g1JdVC_KUffua2j8ysUVQFdaDw55zRhu_EUsd_9vjowBFBDZdnUJu5Mxm60wOA0LINPZ1W3iw220a3Q1hCfi_QZ50qrK4y1FmmEA6klmNHenSymf9oNBUpSJeq80u2dNpA2fjGQ/w300-h400/IMG_1220.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: justify;"><span style="text-align: left;">I prefer rather dense quilting on appliqué pieces because it makes them durable. This pillow cover is machine quilted about every quarter of an inch.</span></div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02bFzckB4n7gbDhfd4lEB6zdI6GFTFA-bk4nBqkZ4861cVOfYNXU2tm2g6-Nl_HUMq6hqPFqtxUdf3cY9L9CxeELkn3XMflwXv1dYgf8aXSP0mZZEp-s2lLUsSXfCucRtE-jKP6MzxA/s2048/IMG_1234.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg02bFzckB4n7gbDhfd4lEB6zdI6GFTFA-bk4nBqkZ4861cVOfYNXU2tm2g6-Nl_HUMq6hqPFqtxUdf3cY9L9CxeELkn3XMflwXv1dYgf8aXSP0mZZEp-s2lLUsSXfCucRtE-jKP6MzxA/w300-h400/IMG_1234.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><p></p><p>The finished pillow cover is 19 x 19 and fits a 20 inch pillow form nice and snuggly. The design is a little mid century modern meets 1970s with the coral, gold, and brown square arcs. You can find the finished quilted pillow cover in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/954515834/modern-quilted-applique-pillow?ref=shop_home_feat_4&frs=1" target="_blank">my etsy shop.</a></p><p>I'm thinking of attempting to make a how to video on this method of improv appliqué, if anyone is interested.</p>teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-33214591035815795672021-01-24T17:02:00.002-06:002023-05-22T22:27:59.650-05:00Tall Tales Baby Quilt<p></p><br />I had intended to make more of these adorable foundation pieced blocks, but I cut things a bit short when I realized they would be perfect for my book loving friend's new baby. Using 20 blocks (8" square unfinished), I staggered the placement and added a quick border to make a 37 x 49 baby quilt.<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNxZdwpHanSsbfeuFJrUzlJa6Sz6uSyrUd1Zu7O-Qe1YygS94Tq65xd-PWkhRxuRqCG8aqZU-ZixeH9hpuMf7yNGN6Ifrrq2vwFQZyok49AZvHc9_oMFu-a8NCxBtJS46KZfN_Kj-UQ/s1440/39D7F6A0-77E1-49BB-A920-5B07093F0394.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1440" data-original-width="1440" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhSNxZdwpHanSsbfeuFJrUzlJa6Sz6uSyrUd1Zu7O-Qe1YygS94Tq65xd-PWkhRxuRqCG8aqZU-ZixeH9hpuMf7yNGN6Ifrrq2vwFQZyok49AZvHc9_oMFu-a8NCxBtJS46KZfN_Kj-UQ/w400-h400/39D7F6A0-77E1-49BB-A920-5B07093F0394.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p>The blocks, which use adorable Heather Ross prints, are just so cute for tummy time and story time - they would be great for any baby - but I know my friend is going to love making up silly tales about each one with her kids.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitscBUb1GkPiidXKj79OX9E_vAfHA6fnbyFYBnEZyxZy0IiocItbo2JsbSSRPzgLD44KP1pJiITAk2LHlIn4n0PbWlbaYsxfOy4L0gA2dp5oTeennpU9yrlt16EjiS8OGz9XY7CS3-Ug/s2048/quilting.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitscBUb1GkPiidXKj79OX9E_vAfHA6fnbyFYBnEZyxZy0IiocItbo2JsbSSRPzgLD44KP1pJiITAk2LHlIn4n0PbWlbaYsxfOy4L0gA2dp5oTeennpU9yrlt16EjiS8OGz9XY7CS3-Ug/w400-h266/quilting.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>The background is a lovely, soft peppered cotton, and the backing fabric is a Alexander Henry print I have been hoarding for a while. A great black and white print goes with anything! I chose the texty binding print by Carolyn Friedlander which is a bit on the nose for the quilt theme. It made me chuckle anyway.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkHZz15NF1Q1imdfHWnTdrCmai-k8BeI2teZETqV0yMbd2Id2KOJqPMZdZ9zzII47_fsaq0kT3xWuYDzYSXRb-eEnVPO2KW0gS6_LjtfiRjVo01Ud17Te3Kt42BEJQe81z-lDlYho_sQ/s2048/backingbinding.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkHZz15NF1Q1imdfHWnTdrCmai-k8BeI2teZETqV0yMbd2Id2KOJqPMZdZ9zzII47_fsaq0kT3xWuYDzYSXRb-eEnVPO2KW0gS6_LjtfiRjVo01Ud17Te3Kt42BEJQe81z-lDlYho_sQ/w400-h266/backingbinding.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><br /><p></p><p>You can find the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/670225583/tall-tales-quilt-block?ga_order=most_relevant&ga_search_type=all&ga_view_type=gallery&ga_search_query=tall+tales+quilt&ref=sr_gallery-1-1&bes=1" target="_blank">Tall Tales Quilt blocks by Quilt with Kate</a> on Etsy. </p>teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-21200486582150476642020-11-17T11:09:00.001-06:002020-11-17T11:09:05.491-06:00Quilt Blocks for a Book Lover<p>I have a small stash of special <a href="https://heatherross.squarespace.com/fabric-1" target="_blank">Heather Ross</a> prints. The hand drawn quality and quirky subject matter of her fabrics is perfect for fussy cutting and quilt blocks that need a focal image. As I was thinking about the stories such images tell, I was reminded of a cute paper pieced book block I'd seen around the web. It is the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/670225583/tall-tales-quilt-block" target="_blank">Tell Tale block pattern </a>by Quilt with Kate. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvJvTC6OFmwnXDSmW-Nsrk9c1GscTjvd4lYnVMrP_bkZxAh6OiskzGloPnmjGO1VUlHJKJGatOZRD8UPoVQjRrmux6A9zyJccZij-ZOlONlDmrYilUakcbIRBTtr66Pysf2ePYAhcQDg/s2048/firstfourblocks.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgvJvTC6OFmwnXDSmW-Nsrk9c1GscTjvd4lYnVMrP_bkZxAh6OiskzGloPnmjGO1VUlHJKJGatOZRD8UPoVQjRrmux6A9zyJccZij-ZOlONlDmrYilUakcbIRBTtr66Pysf2ePYAhcQDg/w400-h400/firstfourblocks.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>The Heather Ross prints make perfect book covers, and I enjoy imagining the titles and subject matter of each one. The frog cover is of course <i>Wind in the Willows, </i>and clearly we have an account of the the Princess and pea. The unicorn has to be a book of fairytales. The girl and her cat cover is a recent YA novel full teen ennui. Maybe this book is memoir about Woodstock. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAYRvdfdO681013cRcMTZu8syxuTs4Bvjp5YxGirIG-jjiU5VX4b0HWDuoqW4rOskim5_KvZoOqfmsH8RZxEjpateV-cGHEETuTnVPD1RhJpV58_VouGCxSDf61MNlb2Jnc0w_OECLw/s2048/vwvan.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmAYRvdfdO681013cRcMTZu8syxuTs4Bvjp5YxGirIG-jjiU5VX4b0HWDuoqW4rOskim5_KvZoOqfmsH8RZxEjpateV-cGHEETuTnVPD1RhJpV58_VouGCxSDf61MNlb2Jnc0w_OECLw/w400-h400/vwvan.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><p></p>teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-27299545649706019502020-10-12T10:15:00.001-05:002020-10-12T10:15:44.012-05:00Three Quarter Log Cabin Scrap Quilt<p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNywpo0dqGvS7gk_msBiDySXAldzZKNvfWpE0efkHvxypWVAhMLM1RTBUVu1ome6oFDJAfXddCLTBVFHQirhhiuibaHuS-TioBN525awGtOiX1cN_fFzbnflA1xdYSxrChyphenhyphenbUWONpPlg/s2048/IMG_0497.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1537" data-original-width="2048" height="300" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiNywpo0dqGvS7gk_msBiDySXAldzZKNvfWpE0efkHvxypWVAhMLM1RTBUVu1ome6oFDJAfXddCLTBVFHQirhhiuibaHuS-TioBN525awGtOiX1cN_fFzbnflA1xdYSxrChyphenhyphenbUWONpPlg/w400-h300/IMG_0497.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">It is a relief to finish this quilt. Making the improv blocks from scraps was so relaxing last fall, but they sat another year on a shelf as I tried to figure out how to use them all together. The solution of sashing to separate the crazy prints and colors has worked fairly well.</div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;"><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1PJSyyFnZyHPoSOiW3hN_NLEdOPTed5ZXIs0t241HjEAiYbdcD-EVJaXec4tMnTlFCuP4QdytFb-OTbmjm06JEXvdRnjGgtSXnmsK5LBYTSBGyOAT_yk6iZFv_wBhKARtb2n4j-KuFg/s2048/threequarterlogcabincomplete.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi1PJSyyFnZyHPoSOiW3hN_NLEdOPTed5ZXIs0t241HjEAiYbdcD-EVJaXec4tMnTlFCuP4QdytFb-OTbmjm06JEXvdRnjGgtSXnmsK5LBYTSBGyOAT_yk6iZFv_wBhKARtb2n4j-KuFg/w266-h400/threequarterlogcabincomplete.jpg" width="266" /></a></div><p></p><p>The quilt is big by my standards (73 x 95), since I quilted it on my tiny home machine. I find small scale free motion designs well suited for a large quilt because the small shapes, like these loops, allow you to stop and adjust the quilt frequently without interrupting or marring a larger, flowing design. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8yxpkKOnkS2mV_ZiiQqi0h38-NjjSewTwQXYehmCZG40a9dAn8veTvVJ_ljepiUo5KwRI-Vh7Y_TmtQhqcBNjD2s5sjYc76cXhQav8KXvFtEgoJuguxm2tblFgECl4T2ufAFrL7UXxw/s2048/folded.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi8yxpkKOnkS2mV_ZiiQqi0h38-NjjSewTwQXYehmCZG40a9dAn8veTvVJ_ljepiUo5KwRI-Vh7Y_TmtQhqcBNjD2s5sjYc76cXhQav8KXvFtEgoJuguxm2tblFgECl4T2ufAFrL7UXxw/w400-h266/folded.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><span style="text-align: left;"><br /></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">I used an extra wide yellow backing from my stash and an old Erin McMorris Summersault print that I love for the binding. I think largescale prints are so interesting as binding because you get quite a variation along the edge or the quilt.</div><p></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi47T-3cn8j5ESE_ft7RQ-1OytyT6qQq_hlKG5N_iheG5v9SqJqlWATDQD-KqZqxo5EKSsUGkTzQjdRWWXeiM6qBBrt1ptJhdDKR2fperqGumCTZG4oOcN0qrKAqrE9O-Qw0Ds3XpD9XA/s2048/label.JPG" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" height="266" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi47T-3cn8j5ESE_ft7RQ-1OytyT6qQq_hlKG5N_iheG5v9SqJqlWATDQD-KqZqxo5EKSsUGkTzQjdRWWXeiM6qBBrt1ptJhdDKR2fperqGumCTZG4oOcN0qrKAqrE9O-Qw0Ds3XpD9XA/w400-h266/label.JPG" width="400" /></a></div><p></p><p>Patting myself on the back for using these blocks rather than letting them languish, and I hope the quilt will be useful and a blessing to a local child in foster care. </p>teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-34853703922781985202020-08-15T11:09:00.004-05:002020-08-16T11:40:56.438-05:00Breathing Room<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoVyRjdpmm_pxPNoyb1BFv8xx5CNdskYbgMMjTXPkBnp1kHECUI-Yo3NHDsgu8VUReKSbgPEK37AcWmj6iRhAZ-TTPCKH3wF5Zgn_vEAcgGNX22chrqGKj5M_44hstQjSufJgbeen-g/s2048/1E0F91C3-B46D-4726-B60A-B3BB5C4128A8.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjdoVyRjdpmm_pxPNoyb1BFv8xx5CNdskYbgMMjTXPkBnp1kHECUI-Yo3NHDsgu8VUReKSbgPEK37AcWmj6iRhAZ-TTPCKH3wF5Zgn_vEAcgGNX22chrqGKj5M_44hstQjSufJgbeen-g/w512-h512/1E0F91C3-B46D-4726-B60A-B3BB5C4128A8.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><p>Remember this scrap project from last fall? I made three quarter log cabin blocks with my print scraps, using every shade and pattern. It was fun and therapeutic, but once I completed the blocks, I was dismayed to find I hated how they looked together. <a href="https://teaginnydesigns.blogspot.com/2019/09/scrap-it.html">I even wrote a post contemplating where I went wrong</a>. After leaving them on the shelf and the mental break of working on other projects, I decided to see if I could rescue the blocks. I do not ordinarily use sashing, but I knew the blocks needed some breathing room.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL7sybALxCNnqmPC26699hb4-whFfflF33jjiNNOMs0rh1m3AGgyVXHbLWdY6r2Dqppp8TIL5637fSMeYlG2MXfUpC_r5tkPf2PLGqfBCVHAT7vJfEcXQlXQm_kWyzjIiUMto4cR-j9A/s2048/07FB4A79-9803-43A4-9CA5-1233EC851C9D.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjL7sybALxCNnqmPC26699hb4-whFfflF33jjiNNOMs0rh1m3AGgyVXHbLWdY6r2Dqppp8TIL5637fSMeYlG2MXfUpC_r5tkPf2PLGqfBCVHAT7vJfEcXQlXQm_kWyzjIiUMto4cR-j9A/w512-h512/07FB4A79-9803-43A4-9CA5-1233EC851C9D.JPG" width="512" /></a></div><p>The fabric I chose for the sashing is <a href="https://amzn.to/31NZbQE">Homespun Essex in indigo</a> (although it reads as grey to me), and I think it is just what the blocks needed. The neutral space between the crazy prints tones down the chaos just enough. I picked my favorite 45 blocks, which finish about 9 x 12, so this will be an extra long twin when I get it pieced.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FVtnx4YjiZB46C6Yl9VQ18OgN3A8y72kaAzSnccE5gWoLKecJm4z2eFeWlWYhCSZWoWQkn-CPmcwlVtLP7MSyPshWRugFkJoKarSc-OAbsmRcFbX5Ao-_iqxnrhbTF3EPVu6FBLtTQ/s2048/IMG_0103.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="2048" height="512" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj9FVtnx4YjiZB46C6Yl9VQ18OgN3A8y72kaAzSnccE5gWoLKecJm4z2eFeWlWYhCSZWoWQkn-CPmcwlVtLP7MSyPshWRugFkJoKarSc-OAbsmRcFbX5Ao-_iqxnrhbTF3EPVu6FBLtTQ/w512-h512/IMG_0103.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><p><br /></p>teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-72875687319041121402020-08-04T16:08:00.002-05:002020-08-06T15:40:13.621-05:00Modern Appliqué Table Runner<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjE9ukBY0fPK-Hv8OUH_VGqfA_2cVlPAlEs4Vgs6eIPFeng1eiYvVO1-7xv4Lt9wk-AxcwyoKX5HTnzEd5-qsRf7uSV3LnlrZbl3-pqs43VdYBk_YW_FoJkESK6L6sX4saR_BRAgjLjw/s2048/IMG_4873+%25282%2529.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1365" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjjE9ukBY0fPK-Hv8OUH_VGqfA_2cVlPAlEs4Vgs6eIPFeng1eiYvVO1-7xv4Lt9wk-AxcwyoKX5HTnzEd5-qsRf7uSV3LnlrZbl3-pqs43VdYBk_YW_FoJkESK6L6sX4saR_BRAgjLjw/s640/IMG_4873+%25282%2529.JPG" /></a></div>My latest experiment with improv appliqué is perhaps the simplest of all - organic ovals not unlike stacked river stones. Each shape was cut by eye and appliquéd in place with matching thread. The fabrics are all shot cottons, and their shimmering colors are hard to capture in photographs. While not a strict gradient, the colors are arranged to shift harmoniously from one to the next. I think the design is at once bold and peaceful.<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6LPvdV_8DNamxbTtyQ2evwjPLC1x5xSsDRjAamr32eBcpFWrMoqULgB2ULEggiewmhWnzO-w3hQJpmK6hDUpFakzQcydAEqNPBCjNKcu3qIgtTXJwnJv21HYYpzUGPWuQTx9VG39jQQ/s2048/IMG_0046.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="2048" data-original-width="1536" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh6LPvdV_8DNamxbTtyQ2evwjPLC1x5xSsDRjAamr32eBcpFWrMoqULgB2ULEggiewmhWnzO-w3hQJpmK6hDUpFakzQcydAEqNPBCjNKcu3qIgtTXJwnJv21HYYpzUGPWuQTx9VG39jQQ/s640/IMG_0046.jpg" /></a></div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzRo9P9H8N8D9Wa8BAvZQNx5tYs3YC0L2C9QO_fiCRcTuZl5kcQHSSDSvEWWy0u765ZJ4ihzl_f4QtP8vOW3xPY7gUjU4OqkfvgV0rkPfwgGZBrkQAdCnCaPKl9ADCeCvDqQUcumtlGA/s2048/IMG_4872.JPG" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="1365" data-original-width="2048" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhzRo9P9H8N8D9Wa8BAvZQNx5tYs3YC0L2C9QO_fiCRcTuZl5kcQHSSDSvEWWy0u765ZJ4ihzl_f4QtP8vOW3xPY7gUjU4OqkfvgV0rkPfwgGZBrkQAdCnCaPKl9ADCeCvDqQUcumtlGA/s640/IMG_4872.JPG" width="640" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div>To add texture, I quilted the runner densely with organic straight lines in creamy Aurifil 50 weight thread. 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My latest improv appliqué piece was inspired by dried coral. I wanted to create a shape that mimicked its organic curves, specifically the holes within the coral. The technique I used was the same as my <a href="https://teaginnydesigns.blogspot.com/2019/08/improv-art-quilt.html">previous improv appliqué pieces</a> (cutting the appliqué shape by eye, basting it a quarter inch from the edges onto the background, and using needle turn to sew it down), with the addition of careful basting around the shapes to be cut out within the larger appliqué shape. I cut the holes one by one as I appliquéd them in order to maintain the structure of the piece and avoid distortion. I'm really pleased with how flat I was able to keep the piece using this strategy.<br />
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I had a false start with the quilting, trying out some ocean-like waves which went awry. I set it aside for a while and ignored the impulse to put the whole thing in the trash can. After a couple hours of laborious unstitching, I decided to create a dense, random crosshatch. I love the texture, and the bonus of dense quilting for an appliqué piece in particular is how durable it makes the pillow.<br />
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Another change from my original design is the shape of the finished pillow. I started with a square, but I didn't like how the appliqué shape moved across the square. It works so much better as a rectangle, although it hurt a bit to lop off a good 6 inches. It was worth it in the end, as the piece achieves just what I set out to make - a natural, serenely flowing shape.<br />
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You can find this unique, quilted pillow in<a href="http://www.teaginnydesigns.etsy.com/"> my etsy shop</a>.teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-28322466464102884072020-06-30T17:44:00.001-05:002020-06-30T17:44:21.534-05:00Modern Strata Quilted PillowI used the leftover bits from my <a href="https://teaginnydesigns.blogspot.com/2020/05/solids-chevrons-quilt.html">scrap solids quilt</a> to create this cheerful, improv pillow (do scraps ever really get completely used up?). This random looking piecing is called strata, and I give detailed instructions on the technique in a section of <a href="https://amzn.to/3dNMucD">my book, Improvising Tradition.</a> I never really noticed, but until now all my strata has been monochromatic. The riot of color from the multicolored scraps has a very different feel, but I think it works in small doses.<br />
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The quilting is an easy free motion swirl that creates such a fun, contrasting texture to the geometric piecing.<br />
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For a nice plump pillow, the cover finishes at 19 x 19 inches to be filled with a 20 inch pillow form. The pillow backing is fully interfaced and closed with my favorite finish for quilted pillows - the lapped zipper.<br />
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This happy little number is available in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/shop/teaginnydesigns/">my etsy shop</a>.teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-79194804141665182102020-06-09T14:39:00.000-05:002020-06-09T14:39:00.463-05:00Shibori Face MasksAs promised, these are the masks I made with some of this week's shibori indigo dyed fabric. Are they cooler than plain masks? Maybe. Will they mark me as a textile nerd to others of that ilk? Definitely.<br />
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I've sewn over 50 masks in the past couple of months for friends and family (as well as some to donate). These are made from my <a href="https://www.craftpassion.com/face-mask-sewing-pattern/">favorite pattern, a free one by crafty passion</a>. They are quick to sew, wash well, and have a versatile fit. The elastic can be made as two strips to wear around the ears or in a continuous piece to go around the head. I knotted the elastic so it is easy to adjust or replace.<br />
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Stay safe!teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-83196239455389344332020-06-08T11:04:00.000-05:002020-06-08T11:04:52.009-05:00Shibori Fabric DyeingI was privileged to<a href="http://teaginnydesigns.blogspot.com/2016/11/adventures-in-indigo-shibori.html"> take a shibori indigo dyeing class a few years ago</a> with <a href="https://www.kimemquilts.com/">Kim Eichler-Messmer</a>. It was such a good time I always intended to do more at home but never seemed to have time. Being stuck at home has this silver lining, among others - the time to experiment with crafts.<br />
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I used a simple <a href="https://amzn.to/2MScwkd">indigo dye kit </a>I found online. You can see the blue isn't as rich as a real indigo dye, but you might be able to adjust that by overdyeing the pieces or leaving them in longer than I did. The kit comes with a few rubber bands and pieces of wood, and I supplemented with <a href="https://amzn.to/3haAGV0">clamps </a>and some <a href="https://www.blogger.com/%3Ciframe%20style=%22width:120px;height:240px;%22%20marginwidth=%220%22%20marginheight=%220%22%20scrolling=%22no%22%20frameborder=%220%22%20src=%22//ws-na.amazon-adsystem.com/widgets/q?ServiceVersion=20070822&OneJS=1&Operation=GetAdHtml&MarketPlace=US&source=ac&ref=qf_sp_asin_til&ad_type=product_link&tracking_id=teaginnydesig-20&marketplace=amazon&region=US&placement=B01ADOA0J8&asins=B01ADOA0J8&linkId=38a987cd3e68e19d0ac6729bb647361d&show_border=false&link_opens_in_new_window=true&price_color=333333&title_color=0066c0&bg_color=ffffff%22%3E%20%20%20%20%20%3C/iframe%3E">acrylic shapes</a> of my own.<br />
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The circles in the dark piece were the result of small rubber bands tied around chickpeas, believe it or not.<br />
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My attempt at arashi (wrapping fabric with string around a rod of some kind) was interesting. A larger dowel would be better, as it would allow more surface area of the fabric to be exposed directly to the dye. This result reminds me of a Rorschach test.<br />
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This was a fun experiment. It's a little messy but a great project to do outside in the summer with kids, if yours have not yet reached the age that crafts with mom are no longer appealing.<br />
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To bring the whole project to the quarantine full circle, I plan to use a couple of the pieces to make face masks. A couple of the half yard pieces would be nice whole cloth table runners.teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-64402348333032625752020-05-22T19:04:00.002-05:002020-05-22T23:00:00.881-05:00Solids Chevron Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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The colors in this throw-sized (54 x 65) quilt make me happy, and we all need some of that feeling right now. I also love how a quilt, made entirely of solids, turns into a quilt that reads like a print. To make the chevrons I used a paper template created by <a href="https://applecyder.wordpress.com/">Molly</a> of <a href="https://www.instagram.com/applecydermill/">applecydermill</a> for each block. Removing the papers was a pain, but the crisp neatness of the design is worth it, I think.<br />
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Amazing to think this beauty <a href="http://teaginnydesigns.blogspot.com/2020/04/solid-scraps-chevron-blocks.html">started its life as a pile of scraps</a> I just wanted to use up!</div>
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I keep my scraps of solid colored fabrics in their own bin, and it is out of control. I pulled these to create a block I've had my eye on - a paper pieced chevron from Molly (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/applecydermill/">applecydermill)</a>.<br />
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After <a href="http://teaginnydesigns.blogspot.com/2019/09/scrap-it.html">my recent experience with indiscriminate scrap use</a>, I limited my palette to a select number of colors which means that at 22 blocks in, I'm running out of scraps. But it is a good problem to have. I'll augment with stash fabrics to fill it out to throw size because the blocks look best in larger numbers.teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-75354048904924338562020-03-10T17:11:00.001-05:002020-03-10T17:11:26.848-05:00Road Trip Redux, Finished Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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She's finished - lots of lessons learned making this one. I've shared my<a href="http://teaginnydesigns.blogspot.com/2020/02/a-lesson-in-value-part-2.html"> tips on value</a> and <a href="http://teaginnydesigns.blogspot.com/2020/02/road-trip-redux-quilt-pattern-review.html">things to keep in mind as you make your own</a> Road Trip Redux.<br />
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This the smaller size, which finishes at 48 x 48. I quilted it simply with the serpentine stitch on my Bernina. It creates a nice curvy texture with the ease of straight-line quilting.<br />
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The darker coral in the quilt doubles as the binding, which is a nice contrast with the sweetest light coral flannel backing, from Dear Stella's Shine Bright Flannel line. Flannel is just the best backing, especially for baby quilts. So soft.<br />
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I've listed the quilt in <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/785763299/handmade-modern-baby-quilt?ref=listing_published_alert">my etsy shop</a>.<br />
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teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-72612594157974198262020-02-13T10:40:00.001-06:002020-02-13T10:40:34.072-06:00Road Trip Redux Quilt, a Pattern ReviewI first spotted the Road Trip Redux Quilt on Instagram, and I was struck by the design's potential to be manipulated by fabric placement. Each version of the quilt looks quite different. The quilt pattern is by <a href="https://bloomingpoppies.net/">Karen of Blooming Poppies</a> and can be purchased through <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/722328131/instant-pdf-download-road-trip-redux?gpla=1&gao=1&&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=shopping_us_e-home_and_living-bedding-blankets_and_throws-quilts&utm_custom1=96886be5-4730-4f65-bb26-62a2c500e1a3&utm_content=bing_319895459_1309518497232189_81844932342716_pla-4585444526382730:aud-805670569:pla-4585444526382730_c__722328131&msclkid=95b483e3d29014440a77dda6aa69b8cf">her etsy shop</a>. (FYI, this is not a paid promotion. I bought my pattern and am offering a review so you can avoid some of the challenges, mostly of my own making, which I encountered piecing the quilt).<br />
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This clever quilt design is comprised of three simple blocks: flying geese, half square triangles, and diamond in a square. Depending on fabric placement, the possible variations of the quilt are infinite, which is the greatest strength of the design, in my opinion. Keep in mind, you don't need to make changes. You could simply swap a new color for each one in the original, and make no further changes. But <span style="background-color: white;">i<span style="-webkit-text-stroke-width: 0px; color: black; display: inline !important; float: none; font-family: Times New Roman; font-size: 16px; font-style: normal; font-variant: normal; font-weight: 400; letter-spacing: normal; orphans: 2; text-align: left; text-decoration: none; text-indent: 0px; text-transform: none; white-space: normal; word-spacing: 0px;">f you do decide to do more than substitute fabrics for the ones used in the pattern, which of course I did, you will need to take a few additional steps.</span></span><br />
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It may be obvious, but changing the fabric placement in the design will mean you will need to calculate your own fabric requirements and cutting instructions. To do this you will need to do some quilt math and figure out how many of each block you will need for each fabric. This is where I made my mistakes! The pattern is written in such a way that each of the three blocks is pieced in a specific way, using only squares of fabric. For example, the flying geese block is made using a single large square which will become the goose and four smaller squares which will become the outside triangles. That single center square and four outside squares will make four flying geese blocks. SO, when you calculate how many flying geese blocks you will need to cut from a certain fabric, keep in mind the square for the goose will make four blocks, not one. This will help you avoid overcutting, like I did.<br />
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The pattern also includes instructions for the diamond in a square block, as well as the half square triangle blocks. The construction of these blocks use squares differently, so pay attention, again, before calculating how many squares to cut. The half square triangle blocks are made from <i>two</i> squares of fabric to create <i>four</i> triangles in two half square triangle blocks. The diamond in a square will use <i>four</i> squares to make <i>four</i> triangles on the outside of the block though. Just understand how each block is constructed before you do the quilt math, and you will be fine.<br />
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The pattern has several great features. It includes a blank coloring sheet of the design, so you can play around with fabric and color placement. I colored several versions before I settled on my design. This will allow you to mock up your quilt easily. The instructions also include nice illustrations for construction of the blocks, and there is little waste in the method. Another asset of the pattern is that it includes cutting dimensions to make the quilt in two sizes using the same instructions - a baby or throw size.<br />
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Check out the <a href="https://www.instagram.com/explore/tags/roadtripreduxquilt/">hashtag #roadtripreduxquilt</a> to see various versions of the quilt for inspiration. I'm waiting for backing to arrive so I get start finishing this cute baby size quilt.teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-53598272054272526652020-02-04T15:25:00.003-06:002020-02-04T16:47:31.101-06:00A Lesson in Value, Part 2Taken together, these shots of the two versions of my <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/722328131/instant-pdf-download-road-trip-redux?ref=shop_home_feat_3">Road Trip Redux</a> blocks illustrate the importance of choosing the right value of the fabrics in a design. The first version uses two coral fabrics I already had in my stash, and the lighter coral proved to be so similar in value to the slighter darker coral, that the design was muddied. The second version is the same, except I replaced the blocks with the problematic fabric, using a lighter value coral.<br />
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The design reads much more clearly with the corrected value in the second shot. I hope the extra step of replacing the fabric will help me remember to bite the bullet and get the right fabrics in the first place when what I have stashed is questionable. Quilting takes too much time to use fabrics that aren't right for the design!<br />
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Up next: a few more rows on the design and a review of the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/722328131/instant-pdf-download-road-trip-redux?ref=shop_home_feat_3">Road Trip Redux</a> pattern. I have some thoughts.teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-50391828291816725672020-01-29T20:36:00.000-06:002020-01-29T20:43:36.466-06:00A Lesson in Value, Part 1I learned a valuable lesson (pun intended) as I got started on a version of the <a href="https://www.etsy.com/listing/722328131/instant-pdf-download-road-trip-redux?ref=shop_home_feat_3">Road Trip Redux Quilt</a> (more on this pattern later). I chose to pair a handful of solids with my favorite <a href="https://amzn.to/36F4gvg">Essex linen in black</a> and a fun <a href="https://amzn.to/2S0cKaV">black and white polka dot print.</a><br />
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I wondered if the two corals were too close in value, but since they were both in my stash, I wanted to make it work. I made a test HST block and thought the difference in value would probably be alright.<br />
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However, when I put some of the blocks on the design wall, I found the difference in value was not great enough to make the design pop. The two corals are so similar, they muddy the layout somewhat - not what I had in mind.</div>
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Here is my rough color sketch to give you an idea of what I want the design to look like. I had already changde my mind about the pale yellow, opting for mustard for more of an edge.<br />
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A quick trip to my local fabric shop, and I think I have a solution. The bottom coral will replace the medium coral in the middle that I used previously. It has a noticeably lower value than the darkest coral, which I think will create the contrast the design needs. Watch this space.<br />
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No block will be wasted however, as a quirk in the pattern (okay, maybe user error - again, more on that in a subsequent post) led me to cut far more pieces than I need, so another Road Trip Redux Quilt is likely in my future, perhaps with other colors added too.teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-34182718119502400502020-01-04T11:50:00.000-06:002020-01-04T11:59:03.445-06:00Lines in the Sand Placemats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This set of eight placemats was meant to be a Christmas gift. I'm only a couple of weeks late, so it still counts, right?<br />
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I used Alissa Haight Carlton's <a href="https://www.alissahaightcarlton.com/blog/2010/12/10/placemat-pattern">Lines in the Sand pattern. You can download it for free here</a>. They are really quick to sew up, but a hint if you'd like a fast finish - don't quilt them the way I did. Straight lines, a quarter inch apart, for the quilting took some time. Of course the benefit of dense quilting is amazing texture and a placemat with some body to it. I used grey Aurifil thread on the <a href="https://amzn.to/35sbMZz">black Essex linen</a> background and a light green Aurifil thread for the stripes.<br />
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I used the same linen for the binding, which was a bit thicker than I'd prefer. I do like the way it lets the stripes shine, though. A gorgeous green <a href="https://carolynfriedlander.com/">Carolyn Friedlander</a> print is perfect for the backs.<br />
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After binding all eight by hand, I feel like I've bound a queen sized quilt. I haven't done the math, but the perimeters together might come close. I finally wrapped up that hand sewing late last night. Oh well, being late just means I have any early first finish of the new year!<br />
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<br />teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-59527535823283277782019-11-11T14:29:00.000-06:002019-11-11T14:29:43.287-06:00Metro Link Quilt 2Who braved the freezing temps and rushing wind to snap a few photos of her quilt? This girl. The phrase about suffering for the sake art came to mind.<br />
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I'm happy with the way the quilt came out, especially the choice of backing and binding. I'd been saving the Habitat print for just the right quilt, and I love it with the bright colors of the scraps on the front. It was begging for a solid yellow binding.<br />
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In typical Kansas City fashion, yesterday was sunny and warm. Can you believe I hand stitched the binding outside on the deck, then this?<br />
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This is the Metro Link quilt, pattern by Michelle (<a href="https://www.instagram.com/ilikeorangetoo/">@ilikeorangetoo</a> on Instagram). I made <a href="https://teaginnydesigns.blogspot.com/2011/04/midwest-metro-link.html">another version of the quilt</a> several years ago.teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-67022104403684348782019-10-30T09:23:00.001-05:002019-10-30T09:23:54.976-05:00Metrolink Quilt Top It's a quilt top! We're in the middle of a wet, gloomy stretch of cold weather here, so a couple of quick shots by an open door will have to do. I have to say it is so satisfying to see all those neat 90 degree corners matching, and I'm still loving the bright scraps against the <a href="https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0145VYGOK/ref=as_li_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=teaginnydesig-20&camp=1789&creative=9325&linkCode=as2&creativeASIN=B0145VYGOK&linkId=3162999e14b3d290c3f0dd36cdc2b578">black essex linen</a>.<br />
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Now on to basting and quilting. I think I will use straight line quilting to emphasize the geometric piecing.<br />
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teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-16888008155011155752019-10-24T16:53:00.001-05:002019-10-24T16:53:59.419-05:00Metro Link ProgressI've been piecing the blocks of my <a href="https://teaginnydesigns.blogspot.com/2011/04/midwest-metro-link.html">Metro Link</a> quilt this week, enjoying every minute. Each block is a new chance to make unique fabric pairings since I'm working with scraps. It's been like eating candy - I want to savor each one and not rush through, because then they will be finished.<br />
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The columns came together fairly quickly, so I'm ready to assemble the top next.<br />
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<br />teaginnyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10263583556978072325noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3887172913250688953.post-81182582285988914582019-10-13T10:16:00.000-05:002019-10-13T18:34:50.181-05:00A New LinkI decided to get back in the scrappy saddle with the start of a new <a href="https://teaginnydesigns.blogspot.com/2011/04/midwest-metro-link.html">Metro Link</a> quilt. Boy, I had forgotten how many tiny pieces (617!) are in this pattern by <a href="https://www.instagram.com/ilikeorangetoo/">Michelle</a>. The smallest ones finish at 1 x 2 inches. Cutting the background pieces from <a href="https://amzn.to/2MajaT2">Essex linen </a>yardage was quick, but cutting each individual piece from scraps took the better part of the past week. Whew!<br />
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I usually enjoy sewing from scraps improvisationally because it eliminates the need for precision in the initial phases, but I have to admit that there is something very satisfying about all those neat stacks cut to precisely the right size.<br />
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I've got the first step of the pattern all lined up for a night of chain piecing. Belying its precision, this type of sewing is actually quite relaxing. Unlike every step of an improv piece, there are no decisions to be made - just methodical, soothing stitches. Sometimes, it's just what you need.</div>
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