Kaffet Fasset quilt

I have a confession to make…. I dislike Kaffe Fassett fabric. While working on this quilt, I had a list of reasons, but once it was done, I realised this is just my opinion, so I won't share the details.

I have, however, decided to try to convince any future Kaffet Fasset fans, handing me quilts to finish, to settle for an all-over meander instead of any detailed motif or even custom quilting.  With this feather filler, I simply couldn’t see where I’ve been, where I am supposed to be going or looking back on what I did, see any motif at all. It was just a crazy bunch of overprinted colours.  To me, too much.

I struggled to finish and ended up just quilting in half-hour increments, as that is how long I could pretend to enjoy it.  When I finally advanced to where I could see the backing, I knew at least the motif on the back was visible.

Twisted rope runner

I searched the internet for the name of this technique and saw that it goes by different names.  For the previous one, I used “twisted pole” and opted to give this one a different name.

The previous one was also done in an edge-to-edge pattern, while this one is custom-quilted and, as small as it is, kept me busy a couple of days.

Two whole cloths

The user of these, as far as I know, is not a quilter.  She sent these two solid pieces of fabric to be quilted in an all-over pattern.  This will go up against a wall, and her products/patterns will be pinned to these.  I am not sure how the quilted fabrics will be attached to the walls, but she may have a stand of sorts.

I asked if both should have the same motifs, but she preferred a difference.  The motifs won’t be visible once she attaches her samples/examples, but they will still serve the purpose.

Another Lily Dreams runner

I often get several similar quilts from the same quilting group.  This is a second Lily Dreams table runner from the same group as the previous one I did.

I have an appointment to have my hair cut this morning, and I’m really nervous; I’ll be making use of a new, unknown (to me) hairdresser.  Luckily, my hair grows fast, but I am still hoping for the best.

For the weekend ahead, I plan to finish three quilts.  Well, maybe just two, but start on the third.

Sampler blocks table runner

This bronchitis is frustrating.  One day, I will feel normal, able to move and get things done, just to shower the next day and realise there is just not enough oxygen in my lungs to do anything else.

Yesterday was one of my better days, and I was able to finish this runner made up of sampler blocks.