So the pre-market scramble has come to an end. Thanks to our local Modern Quilt Guild (more on that later), a last minute visit from my mom, help from my SIL (a very fast learner), and Ms. Shannon (delivery girl) I have 7 quilts at Quilt Market. Phew.
These are the two that I designed. I was literally laying awake at night thinking about these quilts, but it just didn't seem possible to get to them. THEN my mom came into town (Thanks Aunt Muff!!) and we went for it.
My mom is an embroidery wiz (a gross understatement) so she satin stitched around all of my appliques. I learned some great tips--Like your bobbin thread doesn't show when you do a satin stitch, so no need to change it.
I am loving these textured solids. Since I hand painted the colors I was able to mix them to get exactly the shades I wanted. I could dedicate a blog post solely to that Pink. And the Lemon yellow?! Let me just say that I've almost finished the bolt.
So I opted out of Market this Spring for some family stuff. I confess I'm missing it a bit. Shannon is out there getting ready for her new fabric shop (more on that exciting news later). She is having a blast. Heather emailed. She has been crazy busy. No surprise--have you seen her home dec line, "Garden District"?!?!? I'd put a link there, but I'm not seeing it online yet. Anyway, it is lovely. I can't wait to get my hands on some.
Back to the quilts. We hand quilted them which was actually quite manageable on quilts this small. I love having hand work to do (an excuse to sit) and this was especially fun. We used different shades of pearl cotton and just did a saddle stitch (aka chunky straight stitch.) My SIL (Christina) had never done any quilting, but after about 20 minutes she had it down pat.
Hi Laura. Love your fabrics, and LOVE the quilts. Any chance we can get a tutorial on the one with the cars/trucks/vw vans? I grew up riding in one of those vans with 6 of my cousins--it was the only thing big enough to carry that many people in the 50's and 60's! I would love to get my hands on the pattern for the van applique as well as the quilt....please consider. Thank you.
Posted by: Angela | May 16, 2011 at 11:00 AM
Your quilts look great, Laura! Can't wait to see pictures of them at Market!
Posted by: Jules D | May 16, 2011 at 04:52 PM
Great work ladies! Market was wonderful but being with family is even better. ;)
Posted by: Lisa | May 16, 2011 at 06:26 PM
lovely!
Posted by: elizabeth | May 17, 2011 at 08:39 AM
I ordered some of that painter's canvas a few weeks ago. I'm really looking forward to it.
Posted by: Cheryl Arkison | May 17, 2011 at 07:56 PM
Wow, your quilts Laura was awesome! I hope you will make a tutorial for this one!
Posted by: Hair Remover | May 18, 2011 at 12:04 PM
very cute! I really like the boys trucks and cars one. I think my little guy will like it too!
Posted by: Lindsay @ Modern Amish | May 18, 2011 at 05:47 PM
Love LOVE these!!
Posted by: Wendy | May 20, 2011 at 05:48 PM
LOVE! Love, love, love these quilts and your fantastic fabric! Laura, you're amazing!
Posted by: Dominoe | May 20, 2011 at 08:51 PM
Your Welcome. Glad you put your Mom to such good use. The quilts are incredible. She had soooo much fun with you and your family. A very good trip indeed.
Love ya lots,
Muff
Posted by: Muff | May 21, 2011 at 10:58 PM
It's great!! love love love it!! :)
Posted by: NAilaa | May 29, 2011 at 12:13 PM
A beautiful blog and amazing quilts and artwork!!! Your two boys remind me of when my own two (now grown were little). Would love for you to link into my "directory of the creatively inclined" over at artseebloggers.com
Posted by: Geri | July 23, 2011 at 07:19 PM