Quilting Modern
June 1st, 2012
I’m so excited to be a part of Jacquie Gering and Katie Pedersen’s Quilting Modern book party! Jacquie and Katie are two women who I so greatly admire and am in awe of. Both of them in their own way have sparked a flame in me like only a few others have (like the Gee’s Bend ladies and Denyse Schmidt for example). I shouldn’t say flame, it’s more like a torch. When I think there’s nothing else that can be done with pieces of cut up fabric sewn back together again - Jacquie and Katie find a way to. And they make me want to drop everything and do it, too.
When I first got a copy of Quilting Modern, my dilemma was not which project to make - but which one to start first. I want to make EVERY project in this book. And not just the projects I’m in love with, but Jacquie and Katie write in a such gentle, easy and loving way that’s such a joy to read. Especially since I rarely read words and only do pictures. Yeah, they got me to read it’s that good.
My first project I started with the Swirling Medallion Quilt. I made mine a little smaller to make it into a pillow. What I really like about this project is that it feeds the part of my soul that likes measurement, order, accuracy - and it also feeds the part of my soul that likes whimsey, improv and rebellion. This project is a perfect marriage of quilt happiness to me.
I liked the color choices from the book, so I kinda followed suit. For the yellow I used a fabric from my Happy Mochi Yum Yum collection, some Kaufman solids, and some weird-unknown-to-me cotton budget fabric (that I actually like) from JoAnn’s that looks linen but it’s not. It’s fine Corinthian Linen.
Bam. Two hands. I love my new el cheapo “quilting gloves” from Harbor Freight (hubs’ LQS).
I quilted the top without a backing, this way the batting snuggles up to my pillow form and it keeps a nice shape. I discovered this trick on accident, and will always do my “pillow quilts” this way from now on.
Sew on the back pieces to make it pillow and then I’m done. So fun, so fast.
Bam. Pillow.
Bam. Dog. My ham dog loves her photo taken and HAS to get in every shot possible.
Bam. My other ham. My pets are the Kardashian’s of the animal kingdom.
I hope you’ll join in on the big Quilting Modern celebration this weekend (Queen Elizabeth isn’t the only party girl this weekend), and pop in see what the other parties goers are up. Twitter and Instagram, I’ve seen lots of us via have been making projects from the book, plus I heard [knowhatimsaying] there might be a few give-aways of Quilting Modern, so be sure to check out everyone who’s at the party.
Our hostesses:
Tall Grassprairie Studio – Jacquie Gering
Sew Katie Did - Katie Pedersen
The partiers:
A Stitch in Dye – Malka Dubrawsky
Fat Quarterly blog - Tacha Bruecher
Film in the Fridge – Ashley Newcomb
Generation Q – Jake Finch
Handmade by Alissa – Alissa Haight Carlton
Happy Zombie – Monica Solorio-Snow
i heart linen – Rashida Coleman-Hale
Oh, Fransson! – Elizabeth Hartman
One Shabby Chick – Amber Carrillo
Pink Chalk Studio – Kathy Mack
Quilting is my Therapy – Angela Waters
Red Pepper Quilts – Rita Hodge
Sew, Mama, Sew! - Kristin Link
Sew Take a Hike – Penny Layman
West Coast Crafty – Susan Beal
Whip Up – Kathreen Ricketson
Wise Craft - Blair Stocker
There’s also a Quilting Modern flickr group, and it’s so much fun to see what everyone is making from the book. I already have my next project figured out, Tunnel Vision - because I have a tiny 3″x 6″ piece of Heather Ross mermaid fabric, and now I know how to build a quilt around it. Thank you, Jacquie and Katie!
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Farting around with needle & thread and then blogging about it.
I love your cushion and I can’t wait to see what you do with your mermaid!
June 1st, 2012Fabulous cushion! I also cannot help but notice that you have BOTH Hello Kitty AND Obama stickers on your machine…
June 1st, 2012You had me at “hello…”. Lol.
Wow! Your pillow turned out great. What an interesting block. Reading your rave review totally makes me want to get this book!
June 1st, 2012I love your cushion Monica! It turned out great. This book is amazing, I need to get a copy pronto. You pets are cute, love them.
June 1st, 2012I bought this book as soon as it came out and it has quickly become my favorite quilting book in my collection. The instructions are flawless, and I agree, also written to be pretty entertaining too. :) I love your pillow so much. I might need to make one for myself! :)
June 1st, 2012This book is so on my list. And I do have a birthday coming up….hmmmmm…..
June 1st, 2012That looks fabulous! Totally agree about the projects in the book– it’s very difficult to decide which to jump into first!
June 1st, 2012Very cool! And I love that trick for quilting pillow tops, zi discovered it a couple of years a go and never went back either.
June 1st, 2012Oh what little cuties - your pets!! I didn’t know you were a golden owner as well. Oh and I love the pillow and the book - gotta say i haven’t read it (i’ll go back and do that now) but i love the designs and inspiration in that book.
June 1st, 2012Your carpets, so white and clean. You’re lying, you borrowed those animals just for the photo.
June 1st, 2012I LOVE your el cheapo quilting gloves. My mom is a nurse— so we use the latex surgical gloves. lol
June 1st, 2012Multiple things of awesomeness: book, block and fabrics + super cute kardashian pets! I need that book, going to buy right now :D
June 1st, 2012Love your tip about quilting a pillow front without the backing! Thanks for a peek inside the book - looks like a winner!
June 1st, 2012I love love love that pillow! And your photo bombers are adorable :)
June 1st, 2012Thanks for the tip about not backing your pillow front. I plan to make some cushions or Christmas.
June 1st, 2012The colors of your pillow really are quite striking together, and don’t you love when linen is in the mix. It just makes a statement, I love using it!
June 1st, 2012I love your pillow! And I love your comment about your pets being the Kardashians of the animal world! They are beautiful!
June 1st, 2012Hope the doggie photo made it to the flickr group!
June 1st, 2012I can’t believe I haven’t gotten some quilting gloves yet, what is wrong with me? Lol. Love your pillow!
June 1st, 2012PS Our cats are cat twins.
PSS BAM!
Thats my favorite pattern too can’t wait to get started
June 1st, 2012obviously, the pillow is awesome, the book is awesome, Jacquie and Katie are awesome, you are awesome. HOWEVER, the thing I’m really jonesing to get now are some quilting gloves from harbor freight. Good grief your genius.
June 1st, 2012Ack! Another book for my “I need to have it” book list. And it’s my kids who have to find their way into every - single - picture.
June 1st, 2012that’s a great tip for making ‘pillow quilts’.. thanks! love the swirling medallion pattern!
June 2nd, 2012This is the first time I’ve checked out your blog and I love it!
June 2nd, 2012Love the models that are happy to pose. Your pillow cover quilt is a great “mini” of the idea from the book.
June 2nd, 2012Love your pillow! And thanks for the tip on quilting the pillow top with just batting. And goodness, I’ve spent the last five days FMQ a quilt and why have I not myself some gloves yet????
June 2nd, 2012Cute pillow! Off to check out your blog now!
June 2nd, 2012Thank you so much for the tip on not using a backing on pillow quilts! and I love the pillow, too. I can’t wait to see inside that book!
June 2nd, 2012Of course your babies want in the picture-they know they’re beautiful. Love your pillow and crossing my fingers that my DH gets the hint and buys it for me for my birthday next week…
June 2nd, 2012Love that cushion and your dog is lovely, cat too!
June 2nd, 2012I like the idea of making it into a pillow, fun quilting too!
June 2nd, 2012m,
June 2nd, 2012thanks for being a part of this party! so wish i could be in that chair, petting your furry friends, drinking a glass of wine and resting my behind on that pillow!
gorgeous cushion! great book!
June 2nd, 2012Gorgeous pillow especially the colors and tip on quilting a pillow cover without backing… Thanks for inspirational peek into this great book
June 2nd, 2012great tip for a pillow quilt- i will try that myself next time! and try to find come fine corinthian linen…
June 2nd, 2012I can’t wait to get this book…looks like fun going outside my usual box….
June 2nd, 2012Interesting idea to quilt without a backing. I’d never have thought of that.
June 2nd, 2012Enjoyed your post! Loved your pillow.
June 2nd, 2012Great pillow!
June 2nd, 2012Love your pillow cover. Thanks for the tip too. And thanks for being part of the celebration.
June 2nd, 2012Really nice. And thanks for the tip for leaving off the backing while quilting it. I’ll have to try that.
Love your photo divas.
June 3rd, 2012Wow! That block is now calling to me. :o)
It makes a fantastic pillow. Just gorgeous.
Thanks for the sneak peek into the book and your review of it. Definitely have to add this book to my quilting arsenal.
June 3rd, 2012Love the two animals! The golden….I love goldens!!!!! And the little black kitty is just like our current one, Pinch….see we stick with spice names. chili the golden, Curry the lab and Pepper the tabby are all chasing each other around up there….now we have Dash and Pinch, both black with white under sides which look like bikinis. Oh and I like the quilt block too!!!! :)
June 3rd, 2012Um, how did I not know you had animals? I wanna snuggle both your son and your dog. :-)
June 3rd, 2012WoW! Looks like an awesome book. Coming from a more traditional background I’d love to learn all the techniques. First I’d like to learn the free piecing. Then I could let myself go. hehe. I’d love to learn to step out of the box.
June 3rd, 2012You had me a “hello Kitty” as well! That block is amazing! I gotta get my hands on that book too.
June 3rd, 2012this is a great book! it made me laugh that your dogs like their pics taken - my dog is so camera shy.
June 3rd, 2012This is the most wonderful book! It inspires without being intimidating, which many quilt books don’t manage.
A non-quilting friend and I happened upon Katie’s quilts at Island Quilter up on Vashon and both of us were astounded by the beauty and craftsmanship. They were hung like art in a gallery, which was absolutely appropriate.
June 3rd, 2012Bam back at ya! Great review. Love the book, dogs, Hello Kitty, and cool pillow! (waving wrist with HK watch). I am so living those quilts in the book. Where to start first? Made some cross blocks!
June 4th, 2012Fabulous pillow creation.
June 4th, 2012Love your pillow top - very dynamic! What I really love is your dog. We got our new golden Axl today - 10 weeks old. He is our fourth golden. The only kind of dog as far as we are concerned.
June 8th, 2012I should have known that you would be a Hello Kitty fan, too!
June 10th, 2012Fine Corinthian Linen. bwah ha ha ha. That is one of our favorite in-jokes around here.
June 25th, 2012