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Friday, August 23, 2013

Keeping it Fresh!

I've been teaching the Stitch and Flip class for awhile now and sometimes to keep it fresh you need new samples.  I made a couple of new ones in the few days I had between teaching at AQS in Grand Rapids and heading to Orlando.  I was especially inspired by one of the students in my Grand Rapids class, Nancy...her piece was so cool, I went home and started a Supernova in solids just like she did.  Hers was in blues and greens and I chose to go bolder with aquas and oranges (no surprise there!)  I used essex linen for the neutral ring.
 I so wanted to make it bigger, (it's about 45 x 45), but it needed to stay small.  I can stuff more quilts in the suitcase when I keep samples small.
I didn't get it quilted before I left, but the students will get the idea.

I also made a new version of the swirling stars quilt (with a little help from my mother-in-law, Nan) with a low volume background.  I got this one quilted and I'll do the hand sewing of the binding on the plane or in the hotel tonight.
 It's quilted in a diamond crosshatch with two different colors of thread...white on one diagonal and lilac on the other.  I love a little twist in the quilting.
Have a great weekend!
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27 comments:

  1. Esch House QuiltsAugust 23, 2013 at 10:47 AM

    I love the shape of those stars! And the two color quilting - great idea :)

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  2. Josée CarrierAugust 23, 2013 at 11:57 AM

    Both are quite lovely! I love the stars bright colors combined with the low volume prints. But, what I like the most is the change of scale with the rectangles instead of squares. I love the effect on the stars.

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  3. Janet @ Simply PiecedAugust 23, 2013 at 12:15 PM

    Those are some fun projects. Love the use of greys and pops of color.

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  4. sandiqltrAugust 23, 2013 at 2:01 PM

    I am crazy about the Supernova and I am gravitating toward low volume more and more. Thanks for more inspiration!!

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  5. em's scrapbagAugust 23, 2013 at 2:16 PM

    Both are beautiful! I really love the stars!

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  6. BethAugust 23, 2013 at 2:28 PM

    Love the Supernova color palette.

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  7. ~Kelie~August 23, 2013 at 3:13 PM

    I love your Supernova quilt! It's amazing (as is all of your work!!!) Thank you for continuing to be such a major inspiration!!!!

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  8. EllaAugust 23, 2013 at 5:23 PM

    I'm so loving the orange and aqua. (Thanks as well for the inspiration of two thread color quilting. It never occurred to me.)

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  9. SusieDWAugust 23, 2013 at 5:42 PM

    Fun to see new projects, Jacquie! Love the low volume rectangle stars and Stitch and Flip in general. I've used it in a couple of quilts. Safe travels.

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  10. LynnAugust 23, 2013 at 9:07 PM

    Wow!! What terrific quilts, I love the Supernova. What you achieve with fabric and color is amazing.

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  11. ChristaQuiltsAugust 23, 2013 at 10:47 PM

    Fun quilts! I signed up to take your stitch n flip class at Rd to CA in Jan and I'm looking forward to it :-)

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  12. VickiAugust 24, 2013 at 12:54 AM

    They all look great. Love the orange and aqua. :)

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  13. ChrisAugust 24, 2013 at 6:20 AM

    Love the blue/orange piece! Such gorgeous saturated solids - and I'm wondering how you made it...is it stitched as you go through the batting? Lovely!

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  14. UnknownAugust 24, 2013 at 8:36 AM

    Wow! I am so honored! I miss YOUR inspiration. Have to get a design wall hung soon to keep on working on my Beach Party! Sure would like to spend some more quality time with you stitching away! I absolutely LOVE the aqua and orange combo! I can't believe you whipped that out so quickly! Just stunning! ~Nancy

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  15. LeanneAugust 24, 2013 at 12:16 PM

    I love both of these, but especially the stars, I might give them a try soon.

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  16. MariQuiltsAugust 25, 2013 at 11:35 PM

    Fabulous as usual!!

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  17. A Trio BeautifulAugust 26, 2013 at 7:19 AM

    Wow, I love the use of the orange and aqua solids... the whole thing really pops!

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  18. Cheryl ArkisonAugust 26, 2013 at 8:30 AM

    Ooh, I really like the idea of switching the thread colour for the different directions!

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  19. mailergoatAugust 27, 2013 at 10:15 AM

    Gorgeous! Both look great. I think of those diamonds as "baklava" quilting...yum.

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  20. MaterialGirlQuiltsAugust 27, 2013 at 11:55 AM

    Such beautiful samples, I especially love the oranges and aquas (my favorites). I really need to try the stitch and flip method soon :)
    Amanda

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  21. JessicaAugust 27, 2013 at 1:10 PM

    I adore both of these quilts. Wish they'd been ready when you came to St. Louis! Thanks again for a wonderful lecture and workshop.

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  22. AnonymousSeptember 2, 2013 at 4:44 AM

    Both are beautiful I like star
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  23. AllieSeptember 5, 2013 at 1:56 AM

    Love the swirling stars!

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  24. goeckerSeptember 5, 2013 at 8:06 AM

    Really - REALLY like those swirling stars - where might I find the pattern Jackie?

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  25. jacquieSeptember 5, 2013 at 8:10 AM

    The pattern is in my craftsy class. Improvisational piecing, modern design.

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  26. MalinisQuiltsSeptember 10, 2013 at 1:35 PM

    I absolutely love your Supernova quilt and the aquas and orange are so much fun. I have to make the exact copy.

    Probably I will make a bigger like the book, will have to go and look.

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  27. CandySeptember 14, 2013 at 7:52 AM

    So simple, so elegant. Really like this one Jacquie. Catching up on blog reading.

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