Pretty Table Runner : Done.

I always brought this project wherever I go. I thought I could do the quilting on the way because it's only small table runner, but that never happens. I always brought it back home without touching it at all.

But now it's done, I put it beside my sofa and I did the quilting when I watched TV.. (lol)
This table runner looks so pretty on the table.

I edited this picture on Instagram (Sierra), see the original colours below.

I changed my mind from machine quilting to hand quilting :).

Sunday Morning : X-Block

Good morning, Sunday!
The rainy season started in this month. Trees look green, but the sky is always gray. I need a little colour to bright my day. I think yellow and orange will make me feel more excited.

I cut some strips and made these X-blocks...

I want to make a big quilt, and I think I need a calculator to help me to count how many strips should I cut... Ohhh, I wish I could use the EQ7.

To be continued...

Beautiful Life : My Heart Belong to You.

Four paper piecing blocks and one piecing block for my 7th row of Beautiful Life project.

I love you so much.

But even more than that,

I love myself when I am with you.

Happy Valentine Day!

Beautiful Life : Home Sweet Home

This 12" House block is going to be a 6th row in my "Beautiful Life" project.

I made a simple block, like my house :) 

Home is the place where your heart will stay.

Home smells good because of cupcake and pie, fresh baked from the oven :)

Home feels warm because of a cup of coffee and tea :)

I will make cupcake, pie and cups with appliqué blocks to complete my 6th row.
I already made "Heart" paper piecing block for my 7th row, I'll posting it a day after tomorrow on Valentine day :)

"Focus and Smart".. done before NYE!

Today I finished this "clean look" quilt, before New Year Eve.. I'll be going to a party tonight!. 

My son said:"Finally mom you finished it!"..It took so long to finish this project, too busy doing some other things made this project untouched. This is going to be his quilt, I give it a tittle "FOCUS and SMART". I mix and match two blocks, 12 Ohio Star blocks and 6 Log Cabin blocks. My son is a smart young man (He's 18 last week) and he needs to focus on his dream...I wish him all the best.

Ohio Star means Smart.

Log Cabin block means Focus.

Simple Tutorial.

Cut:

Red  3 1/2" square (1x)

White 2"x 3 1/2" (2x)

White 2" x 6 1/2" (2x)

Blue   2" x 6 1/2" (2x)

Blue   2" x 9 1/2" (2x)

White 2" x 9 1/2" (2x)

White 2" x 12 1/2" (2x)

Sew white strips to red, left and right side.

Sew white strips on upper and below.

Next, sew blue strips with the same steps.

And last the white strips again.

Ohio Star tutorial, here.

HAPPY NEW YEAR 2013!

Charm Pack Baby Quilt

I have 1 set of charm pack (42 squares "Grow With Me" from MODA), nice soft fabric with cute design.

I made half-square triangles from 5"x 5" precut fabric. I tried some background fabric for these nine four-path blocks but I prefer it on the white. It looks modern and nice. I hope this baby quilt will done by the end of this year :)

I took this picture for an idea about colors because sometime I will need it.. these yarns look so delicious (LoL).. My friend will give birth next month.. Ohh, I wish I still have time for knitting a tiny little hat and shoes too. 

LeMoyne Star : Big Star

Why would I want to sew fast? Do I need to speed it up?

Well, actually I like hand sewing, making applique project and sitting on my coach and listened to slow music.  But I want to challenge myself, so I chose an easy project with 24"x24" block size. I had to learn the tricks how to finish it quickly and correctly.

I made this LeMoyne Star block about 2 weeks ago, but I didn't feel to continue it.. I wasn't in the mood so I put it aside.

Yesterday, I started this project again...

Get Set !!! .. Set the right tools. Cut all the piecing fabrics or used precut fabrics.

Ready.. Sew !!! Make sure your spare bobbins loaded. Check the seam allowance, if your machine don't have a 1/4-inch foot you can put a strip of masking tape as a 1/4-inch sewing guide.

Chain sewing!.  Saves time and thread when sewing multiple units.

Speed-piecing!. Then press carefully, place an iron near the working space.

7 done, 2 more to go!

This song became the background music while I'm speeding up my work. The song tittle doesn't match but the music is great for a high speed spirit.. and I love Rob Thomas! (...)

Something came up.. Scary bee suddenly appeared at the window in front of my sewing machine. This buzzing bee scared me, I had to stop my work and run...

Today, I finish 2 more LeMoyne Star blocks and assembling the quilt.

Log Cabin : The Earth Meet The Sky.

After a long time never rained, yesterday rain brought a sense of joy. It was really a heavy rain.. but I saw the trees and the grass smiling :) .. Fresh air smelled so nice!
While enjoying the raindrops, I cut my fabric into strips. And I sew them strip by strip... and tadaaa!

The earth (brown) meet the sky (off white) through the rain, and my heart (red) is in the middle :))

Sixteen Log cabin blocks finished in the afternoon. But suddenly the electric power off ...aarghh!!
I couldn't continue my work. But then I just played with my blocks. These four designs are my favorite.

After my kids went to school this morning, I continued my unfinished work. I chose the Sawtooth Star.

Raindrops Keep Falling On My Head 
by BJ Thomas

Raindrops keep falling on my head
And just like the guy whose feet are too big for his bed
Nothin' seems to fit
Those raindrops are falling on my head, they keep falling

So I just did me some talkin' to the sun
And I said I didn't like the way he' got things done
Sleepin' on the job
Those raindrops are falling on my, head they keep falling

But there's one thing I know
The blues he sends to meet me won't defeat me
It won't be long till happiness steps up to greet me

Raindrops keep falling on my head
But that doesn't mean my eyes will soon be turnin' red
Crying's not for me
Cause I'm never gonna stop the rain by complainin'
Because I'm free
Nothing's worrying me.

Halloween - Sampler Blocks

On April, my friend and I started to make these Halloween quilt project for our sons. I made a single size and she made a queen size. Last month both of our project finished with beautiful hand quilting made by two ladies who live in small village call Wanaraja in West Java.

Mine

Lira's

It's an interesting project if we do it together. We have a plan to make another project, but we have not decided yet what project it will be. She want to make a quilt for her daughter and so do I. Maybe some cute blocks or garden theme will be nice. 

Let see! ;))

Our Little Show 02

You'd like to make your first quilt, but it's all so confusing. Where to start? Then you should learn the basic for beginner! 

3 points that I told my new quilting friends :
First, be realistic with your beginning projects, choose some simple blocks.
Second, don't be so critical of your work, be proud that you finished the project. That's an achievement!.
Third, ENJOY the process! :))

These pictures are from our Sampler Piecing Class.

 

-1) Ms. Innet - 2) Mrs. Beng - 3) Mrs. Donna - 4) Ms. Hanna - 5) Mrs. Cynthia 

- 6) Mrs. Lusi -7) Mrs. Rian

It feels good to see your improvement with each block you complete. Great works, ladies!

Next, quilting time :))

For beginners, perfection is overrated.. Just do the best you can for where you are now.. 

Just enjoy and have fun!

Tutorial: Silent Star Block

A little bit unwell makes me late to post "Silent Star" tutorial, but I'm OK now :).

 HALF SQUARE TRIANGLE BLOCK

Steps:

1. Cut 2 light blue 5"x 5" squares, and 2 white 5"x 5". Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of white.
2. Place white square on light blue, right sides together.
    Sew 1/4" seam on each side of marked line. Cut apart on marked line.
3. Open and press. Measure square 4 1/2" x 4 1/2", and trim off the excess.
4. Four pieces half square triangle blocks... or you can make pinwheel block :).

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HOURGLASS BLOCK

Steps:

1. Cut red 5 1/2 "x 5 1/2" squares, and white 5 1/2"x 5 1/2". 

    Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of white . 

2. Place white square on red, right sides together. 

    Sew 1/4" seam on each side of marked line. 

3. Cut apart on marked line.

4. Open and press to make 2 pieced half square triangle blocks.

5.  Place half square triangle on other square with opposite position red on white and white on red.
     And right sides together.
6.  Draw a diagonal line on wrong side. Sew 1/4" seam on each side of marked line.

7. Cut apart on marked line.

8. Open and press to make 2 pieced hourglass blocks.

 9.  Twist the center on back side.

10. Hourglass Square

11. Measure square 4 1/2" x 4 1/2", and trim off the excess.

12. ( IF )To make 12"x 12" block need 9 pieced hourglass blocks.. I think for next project I will make a baby quilt from this block :))

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HOURGLASS (VARIATION) BLOCK

Steps:

1. Cut light blue 5 1/2 "x 5 1/2" squares, white 5 1/2"x 5 1/2", and 2 dark blue 5 1/2"x 5 1/2".

    Draw a diagonal line on wrong side of lighter fabrics . 

2. Place white square on dark blue, right sides together. And light blue on dark blue.

    Sew 1/4" seam on each side of marked line. Cut apart on marked line.

SORRY, I FORGOT TO TAKE A PICTURE FOR NEXT STEP. PLEASE SEE RED AND WHITE HOURGLASS ABOVE!

Open and press to make half square triangle blocks : 2 pieced white and dark blue, and 2 pieced light blue and dark blue.

Place cross, white dark blue square to light blue dark blue square with right sides together. 

Draw a diagonal line on wrong side. Sew 1/4" seam on each side of marked line. Cut apart on marked line.

3. Open and press, measure square 4 1/2" x 4 1/2", and trim off the excess.

4. Make 4 pieced hourglass blocks.

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Join the pieced squares into rows, press the seams on each row in opposite direction.

Join rows into a block, making sure seams match from one row to the next. Pressing the seam in opposite directions helps them to lie flat.