Tote Bag By Linda H.

It's summer cabin time in the Yukon. I went over to the library to use their wifi, so that I can post some pictures Linda designed made this tote bag for her friend. Tote bags always make a nice gift and they are very useful.

Traffic Jam Is Completed

"Traffic Jam" was made from a free pattern on Pat Sloan's blog. This is the first project I attempted on the new longarm machine. What a disaster! Not knowing what I was doing, it was in manual mode and the speed was set too fast. I was completely out of control, my loops were lopsided and the stitches were way too long. The quilting looked awful, so I picked out several of the worst areas. Then I requilted most of it, filling in bare areas and adding an extra small loop inside some of the huge ones. After that, I washed the quilt and put it in the dryer to give it a crinkled look. It's better than it was in the first place, it'll have to do. There is a learning curve with longarm free motion quilting. I hope I get better at it with experience.

Blue And Yellow Quilt By Linda H.

Linda and Richard just sent a big batch of pictures. I'll be able to post what Linda has been up to lately. This blue and yellow quilt is going to be a donation. The pattern is called 'Prints Charming' by Jerry Stube featured In Pre-cut Patchwork, Quilting Quickly May/June 2019 The floral backing fabric was provided by Linda's friend.

House Potholders

I made these potholders for some friends in the Yukon. They live in a little yellow house and their favourite colour is blue. The pattern came from the book, "Block Magic" by Nancy Johnson-Srebo.

Split Nine Patch Quilt Is Completed

This Split Nine Patch quilt is the second project I've done on the new longarm machine. The first one I did needs a visit from Jack the Ripper. I didn't know what I was doing, it looks like it was quilted by a two-year-old. But, learning has to start somewhere. I didn't have anyplace to take classes on it. YouTube videos are a great help. This Split Nine Patch quilt won't win any prizes either, but hopefully, I'll get used to the machine and improve my driving. There was a great bargain for backing at Fabricville online. It was less than $7.00/metre for 110 inch wide cotton sheeting in the Home Dec department. It worked nicely for the back of this quilt.

My New Bag

My friend, Cheryl made this wonderful bag for me. It's just the right size to use for a purse, I'm going to start using it right away. Cheryl is so creative! She makes all kinds of bags from materials that she finds in thrift shops. I'll have to hunt for supplies for Cheryl the next time I'm out thrifting.

Baby Quilt

Geo's daughter is going to have a baby in June. I just finished this Pinwheel quilt for the new little guy. Linda H kindly supplied the cute print for the border, the binding fabric and and the backing. I just need to put on a label.