It is fun to sit out on the front porch listening and watching the rain.
Garden and yard...2013
A very hot day that winds down with a cooling rain. My garden is planted and secured with a plastic fence this year. Plants are blooming.
"Getting it Done" Challenge June 2013
1. Finish commissioned quilt by LA quilting it and put the binding on. (done)
2. Work on lap quilt for Hawaii. (yes I am)
3. Work on LA quilting several of the 9 community quilts for LQS.(one is done already) (6 are done) (3 to finish)
Pictures are in order as listed above.
LIST for June 2013
1. Finish LA quilting the rest of the community quilts. (3 of them)
2. Work on lap quilt blocks for Hawaii.
3. LA quilt Mom's Winter Memories quilt after practicing on a piece of plain fabric.
4. LA a customer's quilt.
5. Maybe start anniversary quilt.
A child's size quilt
Here is another community quilt for a small child using a panel and adding borders. One of the community quilters made this. I did the LA quilting. I used a sunburst pattern.
A Baby Beauty
This little baby quilt is another beautiful quilt for a local community charity done by some hard working ladies at the local quilt shop. I loved working on it with the beautiful colours.
Community quilts
I have been asked to LA quilts that were made at the LQS for a local charity. I am enjoying the time long arm quilting and I enjoy doing it for such a great local organization. Thank you LQS for the opportunity to do so. Here are the first 3 of 9 that I am doing right now.
My First Commissioned Quilt
This is my first commissioned quilt for a friend's mom. It is a simple pieced queen size pattern that I adapted from a lap size from the LQS. The customer picked out the fabrics. The pantograph I used is called "Drift". It has a bit of a oak leaf look to it. The back is a nice soft flannel in green with tiny leaves on it. I used a varigated purple thread. The tension was much better on Glory Be- the long arm. I hope she likes the quilt.
"Getting it Done" Challenge May 2013
Here is April's list- let's see how I did...
MY LIST FOR APRIL 2013
1. Finish top of commissioned quilt ( done), make the back (done) and start quilting (not done)
2. Work on 2 prayer quilts. ( done)
3. Work on customer's flannel quilt. ( done )
4. Start lap quilt to leave in Hawaii. ( yes )
Added
5. Presents for my two nieces, enchanted skirts.( done)
Some good results for April. May will get busy later in the month so I hope to get some things done early this month. The pictures are in the same order as the list.
May List 2013
1. Finish commissioned quilt by LA quilting it and put the binding on.
2. Work on lap quilt for Hawaii.
3. Work on LA quilting several of the 9 community quilts for LQS.(one is done already)
This will probably be enough of a list for this month.
I have linked this to Judy's Patchwork Times "Getting it done" Challenge.
MY LIST FOR APRIL 2013
1. Finish top of commissioned quilt ( done), make the back (done) and start quilting (not done)
2. Work on 2 prayer quilts. ( done)
3. Work on customer's flannel quilt. ( done )
4. Start lap quilt to leave in Hawaii. ( yes )
Added
5. Presents for my two nieces, enchanted skirts.( done)
Some good results for April. May will get busy later in the month so I hope to get some things done early this month. The pictures are in the same order as the list.
May List 2013
1. Finish commissioned quilt by LA quilting it and put the binding on.
2. Work on lap quilt for Hawaii.
3. Work on LA quilting several of the 9 community quilts for LQS.(one is done already)
This will probably be enough of a list for this month.
I have linked this to Judy's Patchwork Times "Getting it done" Challenge.
The Hawaii quilt
I have just started the Hawaii lap quilt. It will be staying in Hawaii as a gift. This is the first block. When put together with other blocks it will look like waves. The colours match the decor of the place we will be staying.
God is good!
No matter what life brings, I know God is there for me. My faith has grown in the past 6 months and I am so thankful. Technology has played a role believe it or not! My iPad has a bible app called You Version. It has daily readings and different versions of the bible. I read much more than I ever have in my 29 years of being a born again believer. Even Instagram has a page called instapray with great little pictures with bible verses or sayings as seen below. I pray that my family will find God so faithful too. What a blessing these past few months have been.
Prayer quilts and 2 colours of thread!
Yesterday I tried 2 colour long arm quilting on a prayer quilt. It worked! I had blue on the top and yellow on the bottom. Last time it didn't work properly since I was even more of a newbie back then. I am working out finding the sweet spot tension for my machine depending on batting, fabric etc. I am pleased with the results.
I did 2 prayer quilts different back different pantograph.
I did 2 prayer quilts different back different pantograph.
Learning Curve
Since I got my LA machine in August, I feel I have learned so much and am still learning. Tension is always a puzzle that needs fixing. I think I found the formula! Finally! Going to a workshop at my LQS really helped. As well, reading on-line blog forums, and just trial and error. Lots of picking stitches but lots of learning. I hope to keep perfecting my craft as I grow my long arm business. I offer reasonable rates especially since I am new at it and I want to help out those who might not get their quilts completed. I also want to continue to quilt for ministries like Prayers and Squares at church and Community quilts at the LQS.
I feel so blessed at this opportunity of learning and providing service for other quilters like my Mom and Sister.
I feel so blessed at this opportunity of learning and providing service for other quilters like my Mom and Sister.
"Getting it done" challenge: April list, March review.
How did I do in March?
MY LIST FOR MARCH 2013
1. Finish prayer quilt on LA and bind it ( done )
2. Work on my son's quilt top. ( done )
3. Long arm quilt my son's quilt. ( done ). And bound ...ready to give it to him in April.
4. Long arm quilt customer's queen size quilt. ( done and have another to do).
5. Start sewing commissioned queen size quilt top. ( have worked on it)
6. Finish another customer's queen size quilt. (Done)
I did complete my list!
The pictures are of March's list, in order.
MY LIST FOR APRIL 2013
1. Finish top of commissioned quilt ( done), make the back and start quilting.
2. Work on 2 prayer quilts. ( done)
3. Work on customer's flannel quilt. ( almost done )
4. Start lap quilt to leave in Hawaii. ( yes )
Added
5. Presents for my two nieces, enchanted skirts.
I think this is a good list. I am sure other projects will come my way.
I will be linking to Judy's Patchwork times "Getting it done" Challenge.
MY LIST FOR MARCH 2013
1. Finish prayer quilt on LA and bind it ( done )
2. Work on my son's quilt top. ( done )
3. Long arm quilt my son's quilt. ( done ). And bound ...ready to give it to him in April.
4. Long arm quilt customer's queen size quilt. ( done and have another to do).
5. Start sewing commissioned queen size quilt top. ( have worked on it)
6. Finish another customer's queen size quilt. (Done)
I did complete my list!
The pictures are of March's list, in order.
MY LIST FOR APRIL 2013
1. Finish top of commissioned quilt ( done), make the back and start quilting.
2. Work on 2 prayer quilts. ( done)
3. Work on customer's flannel quilt. ( almost done )
4. Start lap quilt to leave in Hawaii. ( yes )
Added
5. Presents for my two nieces, enchanted skirts.
I think this is a good list. I am sure other projects will come my way.
I will be linking to Judy's Patchwork times "Getting it done" Challenge.
Long Arm Quilting business...
I have started a long arm quilting business in February 2013. I hope to provide reasonable prices for quilters to get their quilts done and off their WIP and UFO lists. I only do edge to edge pantographs at the moment. I don't know if I will ever custom quilt. I am relatively new at this. So far my customers consist of my Mom, sister and friends. I am enjoying the experiences and learning with each size and pantograph pattern. My business is called Glory Be Quilting Niagara. I hope it to be a blessing to God and others. I have a website: www.glorybequiltingniagara.weebly.com
I look forward to what God has in store for me in this business venture!
I look forward to what God has in store for me in this business venture!
My Son's 16th birthday quilt
I have completed the long arm quilting on my son's 16th birthday quilt. He turns 16 in April. It still needs binding. It has a basketball pantograph pattern on it. It is all made with flannels. It is 78" x 84". It is the biggest quilt so far I have done on my long arm so far. I am happy with how it turned out. I hope he likes it!
"Getting it Done" Challenge Feb./ March 2013
Here's my February list and how I did: not in any particular order.
1. work on my son's 16th birthday quilt ( have 5 rows done )
2. Work on a prayers quilt kit ( not done)
3. work on Little Birdie embroidery quilt top ( all complete and LA quilted)
4. long arm any church prayer quilts ( have one to do, it is on the LA)
5. if nothing on the long arm... work on another baby quilt
6. Long arm my Mom's quilt (done)
Added
7. LA quilt My sister's lap quilt for Sandra ( done)
MY LIST FOR MARCH 2013
1. Finish prayer quilt on LA and bind it ( done )
2. Work on my son's quilt top. ( done )
3. Long arm quilt my son's quilt. ( done )
4. Long arm quilt customer's queen size quilt. ( done and have another to do).
3. Start sewing commissioned queen size quilt top. ( have worked on it)
Not too much but big jobs.
My 45th Birthday
I had a great 2 days. Starting with a surprise brunch on Monday with Mom, Pa and Ma Lopez, and Milton Lopezs. It was very thoughtful and nice. On my actual birthday, it was a busy but nice day. I got some lovely gifts and well wishes. Couldn't ask for any better on my 45th celebration.
Valentine's day 2013
I got some lovely thoughtful items. My DH made me a card on his computer, 1st son brought me a rose at work and 2nd son said HV day.
My Little Birdie Embroidery Quilt is done!
Here is a look at the finished Little Birdie Embroidery Quilt. I started shortly after Christmas. Finished it today with a label. One and a half months but I had holiday free time in there.
My first fabric swap!
I have joined my first fabric swap. You purchase 1 metre of fabric and cut it into 5" squares ( a charm pack). You send it to the person who is organizing the group with a self addressed stamped envelope. You then get a charm pack back of mixed fabric with a theme. The theme of this group is fabric with writing on it. Here is the metre that I bought and will be cutting up. I am looking forward to getting my package by the end of March. Fortunately it is a Canadian group. At least I understand the postal system even if it is expensive.
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