tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-32160634281486574982024-03-06T12:01:19.134-08:00Sandra's StudioInspiration. Textile. Art.Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.comBlogger673125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-67751852949111257572021-03-06T09:50:00.001-08:002021-03-08T08:35:31.516-08:00The Steps in Making a Quilt<p> </p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span>There are 16 processes in making my quilts.</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;">Here they are listed :</p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">1. Have an idea</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">2. Select fabric </span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">3. Do the math to calculate sizes of fabric pieces</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">4. Cut fabric </span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">5. Sew geometric design (by hand or by machine)</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">6. Make the back</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">7. Layer using batting </span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">8. Baste three layers</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">9. Stitch (or quilt) three layers together (by hand or by machine)</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">10. Trim edges</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">11. Sew binding strip</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">12. Attach binding strip by machine</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">13. Turn edge and sew to the back by hand</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">14. Sign quilt using machine</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">15. Make label</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">16. Sew label on by hand</span></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px; min-height: 12px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span><br /></p>
<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">So much attention goes into selecting the right fabric.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">So much care goes into making my quilts.</span></p>
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<p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">I write the number of hours it takes to make a quilt on the gift card.</span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;">How much would you pay for an original hand-made quilt?</span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></p><p style="font-family: "Helvetica Neue"; font-stretch: normal; line-height: normal; margin: 0px;"><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"></span></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2km28f0kjnXU8hRjP9nHVmhY0-v1S334ceMXM3GFplnV_ZkY72ymtA-wgFpG-eFoJcezBACTiGdKgf8Srf0_WZ7yckLEgGKggXho71AXqgZZfGA7L8rqMCOUWOIcmZ4ptokbfxxJ9Jfk//" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img alt="" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="640" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgt2km28f0kjnXU8hRjP9nHVmhY0-v1S334ceMXM3GFplnV_ZkY72ymtA-wgFpG-eFoJcezBACTiGdKgf8Srf0_WZ7yckLEgGKggXho71AXqgZZfGA7L8rqMCOUWOIcmZ4ptokbfxxJ9Jfk/w400-h400/IMG_4451.jpg" width="400" /></a></div><br /><br /><p></p><div><span style="-webkit-font-kerning: none; font-kerning: none;"><br /></span></div>Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-77828635572146073192020-12-21T07:49:00.008-08:002020-12-21T08:04:23.584-08:00Wrapping your Gifts<p>I am certain you have spent some time sorting out your fabric stash during your COVID lockdowns.</p><p>I hope you didn't throw anything out! You can up-cycle the pieces of fabric you think you won't use in a quilt.</p><p>Here is one idea as a wrapping material for a square gift. I used some quilter's cotton but you can use a silk/polyester scarf you never wear! A thin-weight fabric makes better knots. How about a new tea towel? Just fold it up to create a square and proceed.</p><p>Start by placing your fabric square, good side facing your table, with points facing North, South, East and West and your box in the centre.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicWOB8H64NC4bZ4B8tzMJ87ABk2aSVygbdg7sweBAAjA5bYoJ4ys84PN4F35NOJSgD38f9D2UVmh9UY74K9Mg_oVn_kmurkusYxNW02tsVOYUMOVDz1JObDPAValVamkF2BotjjgEKlrgF/s640/IMG_2748.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEicWOB8H64NC4bZ4B8tzMJ87ABk2aSVygbdg7sweBAAjA5bYoJ4ys84PN4F35NOJSgD38f9D2UVmh9UY74K9Mg_oVn_kmurkusYxNW02tsVOYUMOVDz1JObDPAValVamkF2BotjjgEKlrgF/w300-h400/IMG_2748.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Pick up the East and West points of your fabric and make a double knot. <div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw3SN0FrKunaZKqNrUsKdzIdNsM_b25LJbeO9GVuk0xNApDtpCZocu4pYKpAh1mTBaDLsKLk8FodzdoGuskwKt73-JViQQhCQ0eWm1sJ-1rxHVtkCrBafde2zrNpRQki88R1LalAron99Q/s640/IMG_2749.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgw3SN0FrKunaZKqNrUsKdzIdNsM_b25LJbeO9GVuk0xNApDtpCZocu4pYKpAh1mTBaDLsKLk8FodzdoGuskwKt73-JViQQhCQ0eWm1sJ-1rxHVtkCrBafde2zrNpRQki88R1LalAron99Q/w300-h400/IMG_2749.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><div><br /></div>Try to keep the "petals" pointing out to the East and West.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3nm5GqL-kde2NbNdRUR1YbXEHnZC_SrYhbd1tM1cIPqm9kpTxjgbV_wLbSMtr5amQwRUHOCXuL7M1k7yC3gr0MAc5veV9Roz1p6BAnYcpbxVTGEZs5X40pCpogMMSVsIlu-WExc3CTE97/s640/IMG_2753.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3nm5GqL-kde2NbNdRUR1YbXEHnZC_SrYhbd1tM1cIPqm9kpTxjgbV_wLbSMtr5amQwRUHOCXuL7M1k7yC3gr0MAc5veV9Roz1p6BAnYcpbxVTGEZs5X40pCpogMMSVsIlu-WExc3CTE97/w300-h400/IMG_2753.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><div>Then pick up the North and South fabric points and make a double knot over the other knot leaving the "petals" pointing to the North and South</div><div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3-RFh1RMDjnjSa6RG90xeGoOxUOkYVNggGXFVY7YmGMD9BXdvFlwjpIOqo5HqTfYo579tKzuDsBSRYEUNmDtIOBR4h4c_VaejFELa2hJiYmnf0JrU7STVVQBPGYOdRkfdU_wRQOuR1QvW/s640/IMG_2754.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="400" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg3-RFh1RMDjnjSa6RG90xeGoOxUOkYVNggGXFVY7YmGMD9BXdvFlwjpIOqo5HqTfYo579tKzuDsBSRYEUNmDtIOBR4h4c_VaejFELa2hJiYmnf0JrU7STVVQBPGYOdRkfdU_wRQOuR1QvW/w300-h400/IMG_2754.jpg" width="300" /></a></div><br /><p>Doesn't that look great? </p><p>The technique is called Furoshiki. For more ideas check out <a href="https://www.env.go.jp/en/focus/attach/060403-5.html" target="_blank">this link</a>. I've used this to wrap (rectangular) books as well. Looks great</p><p>I got these ideas from the Textile Museum's Sustainability Workshops they ran over the last month. They made me remember my work trips to Japan in 1982 and 1984 when I saw Japanese women with their purchases wrapped up so nicely! </p></div>Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-52629746312893308702020-11-30T13:58:00.002-08:002020-12-01T06:30:42.048-08:00Presents<p>Do you need any ideas for gifts this season? </p><p>How about a pillow case? It folds up flat, weighs practically nothing making it perfect for mailing. AND it is perfect for any age!!</p><p>I've made lots over the years. You can see how it is done by clicking <a href="http://sandrasstudio.blogspot.com/2011/12/last-minute-christmas-gifts.html" target="_blank">here</a>. Easy for any skill level.</p><p>A tip: Use really good quality cotton fabric as this is an item that gets washed lots. I use quilter's cotton from reputable quilt stores.</p><p>Another tip: For your first one best stick to non-directional fabric. </p><p>I've made this one for one of my kids...kids! He's in his 30's! Well, technically he is still my kid ;-)</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMGvjGcqVT4id6UVlwA7bCYaLWaqnOP6fuFJ6hsn_J9eIzCs10Br96_5KTW3I7sYtnVOmLCS1yoLvi36KEWAZXcYc7YFLEjvN2llZwll3VFgN46ieg5tSra8noO1FrwZ4SQS0J6gWmxVMl/s640/IMG_2198.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhMGvjGcqVT4id6UVlwA7bCYaLWaqnOP6fuFJ6hsn_J9eIzCs10Br96_5KTW3I7sYtnVOmLCS1yoLvi36KEWAZXcYc7YFLEjvN2llZwll3VFgN46ieg5tSra8noO1FrwZ4SQS0J6gWmxVMl/w480-h640/IMG_2198.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>It is to remind him his family members that live all around the world are thinking of him.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjBEYiKrfPmOfx4fIlIhrmTyRNiZSDfsi8pXQKObQHrZWqe8TVB5guKA6ZjiHxUpI3oYCkSIQDZTdkqLLuSDlPYuv6bQf7C72zrAShhzKSZLEP3LUnuaCYD8qfxEmpPRThYCVrJy4jNTbI/s640/IMG_2199.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgjBEYiKrfPmOfx4fIlIhrmTyRNiZSDfsi8pXQKObQHrZWqe8TVB5guKA6ZjiHxUpI3oYCkSIQDZTdkqLLuSDlPYuv6bQf7C72zrAShhzKSZLEP3LUnuaCYD8qfxEmpPRThYCVrJy4jNTbI/s320/IMG_2199.jpg" /></a></div><br /><p><br /></p><p>Great fabric! Post cards, stamps, fabric with words on it and that perfect highlight band- the air mail stripes.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN54hsc003BSipRJdkAH1K4CNzOytn29KzVHNAYjos7m7CmpCi7u1Wx8nXEyp4jJP3XScz8x9ZVZ2r4qDXzjq1m2uWQOhVICsv246ncxaOGPWCkkG9aNbrD15-HcW3srdR-ms7rCOKOttH/s640/IMG_2201.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhN54hsc003BSipRJdkAH1K4CNzOytn29KzVHNAYjos7m7CmpCi7u1Wx8nXEyp4jJP3XScz8x9ZVZ2r4qDXzjq1m2uWQOhVICsv246ncxaOGPWCkkG9aNbrD15-HcW3srdR-ms7rCOKOttH/s320/IMG_2201.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Try one out!</p>Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-1335503642069716822020-10-28T05:45:00.005-07:002020-10-28T05:45:24.502-07:00Tip #13<p>When using your walking foot to attach the binding strip to a quilt or to sew many layers, it is a good idea to have both legs of the walking foot on the fabric.</p><p><br /></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieDIcXxSwHeJvoLupBQQ7jRL0UWgNAl-C7TU2G0JyprSPnBs60wKKxcCPW06mGWWl_9sBwtx5iVAGbRc-vRX140DY_snHt8sXdTqfjzScYYtTxhiPAp_eue-q89A2tKm3lbTQtqKj5Ny15/s640/IMG_1512.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEieDIcXxSwHeJvoLupBQQ7jRL0UWgNAl-C7TU2G0JyprSPnBs60wKKxcCPW06mGWWl_9sBwtx5iVAGbRc-vRX140DY_snHt8sXdTqfjzScYYtTxhiPAp_eue-q89A2tKm3lbTQtqKj5Ny15/w480-h640/IMG_1512.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><br /><p>Notice in the above image that the foot is in line with the edge of the fabric. So both legs are on the fabric. This will help bring the fabric layers forward in an even way. Only problem is the needle will hit the fabric quite far from the raw edge making your seam allowance abundant! </p><p><br /></p><p></p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPoAjwYMoUfkQ1NjP7ElwB8fNhG5A4C7E71O8bTCXpoDAHhBACeCSQpMQ1XCZ2KVK1zc7E8TgQPVxhMaA-FKfVp1LL6ncyS5OvOseTs2ymKKXf_Gi_rfjah-qj8wM1rTg3iT79sAys06CW/s640/IMG_1510.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgPoAjwYMoUfkQ1NjP7ElwB8fNhG5A4C7E71O8bTCXpoDAHhBACeCSQpMQ1XCZ2KVK1zc7E8TgQPVxhMaA-FKfVp1LL6ncyS5OvOseTs2ymKKXf_Gi_rfjah-qj8wM1rTg3iT79sAys06CW/w480-h640/IMG_1510.jpg" width="480" /></a></div><p><br /></p>There is a simple solution. Leave your foot where it is and move your needle to the right until you have an acceptable seam allowance. (see photo above). <p></p><p>Many of the newer machines have the option of moving the needle to the right. </p>Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-29103480114406195722020-09-25T12:14:00.000-07:002020-09-25T12:14:05.735-07:00Textile Museum Visit<p>I took the leap. I went somewhere that wasn't my own house or wasn't my friend's garden! </p><p>An artist friend, <a href="http://www.ginettelegare.com" target="_blank">Ginette Legaré </a>and I went to a museum. OMG. <a href="https://textilemuseum.ca" target="_blank">The Textile Museum of Canada</a>.</p><p>It's a small museum. It was perfect. I wore a mask. There was 2 other people in the entire museum because of their preordered tickets and timed entry. We saw them once but technically we didn't pass them as they were sitting down in one of the rooms. I walked to the museum and back. Good exercise!</p><p>We went to see Anna Torma's, Permanent Danger. Thirteen large-scale works. </p><p>The gallery blurb says works from 2011...But exhibited was Party with Dionysos which was started in 2008 and finished in 2015. </p><p>It's difficult to say when you start piece, there is much thinking and planning before you actually start and then sometimes the piece gets pushed aside for even a few years before you take it out again to finish it. </p><p>The artist is from Hungary but immigrated to Canada in 1988. She lives in New Brunswick. I have been following her work for more than 15 years now.</p><p>My friend said when she and her sister go to see an art exhibit, they select one work they'd like to own. Mine was this one below.</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipy-kvmbABKT2vk0-LY6VLMrAOdPO4cc4BhHKZXGO2M0Hz7s2AWqs72RIH3SHSzfJM6fN_-PX4m61AVW4KMCDSsW9NSVlP9M1C1GC2Zkqv4nkQi0zKv_fIiYEDul1qw5UhZyuKqxV4e1_7/s640/IMG_0847.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipy-kvmbABKT2vk0-LY6VLMrAOdPO4cc4BhHKZXGO2M0Hz7s2AWqs72RIH3SHSzfJM6fN_-PX4m61AVW4KMCDSsW9NSVlP9M1C1GC2Zkqv4nkQi0zKv_fIiYEDul1qw5UhZyuKqxV4e1_7/w480-h640/IMG_0847.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Permanent Danger, 2017<br />Hand embroidery, reverse appliqué on three layers of linen fabric,<br />silk thread.</td></tr></tbody></table><br /><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvHFos95gN_pqHGu7W1u97uU_YjmdKqhDfog2hVI8Fhex24rQUm86qDzFEZ4SmaxzS_Cde7T56cUOId9b_EMVSVqcFOVsD04Yga9DBV3zsT-4XwYECu8h-90nbtt2y-69aZzVuw0x7fFJA/s640/IMG_0848.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjvHFos95gN_pqHGu7W1u97uU_YjmdKqhDfog2hVI8Fhex24rQUm86qDzFEZ4SmaxzS_Cde7T56cUOId9b_EMVSVqcFOVsD04Yga9DBV3zsT-4XwYECu8h-90nbtt2y-69aZzVuw0x7fFJA/w480-h640/IMG_0848.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">reverse side of Permanent Danger<br /></td></tr></tbody></table><br /><p>I love all the embroidery on this piece. I love the back...maybe even more then the front. I'd hang it so you could see both sides. </p><p>Artist <a href="https://judithmartinart.com" target="_blank">Judith Martin </a>often has the backs of her works hung so they are visible and are part of the message. </p><p><br /></p>Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-89904809564053182582020-09-11T11:31:00.004-07:002020-09-11T13:35:25.690-07:00Been Busy<p> What's in the bags you ask?</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjfj7gHPaGMjk6HCEDRANqu27SLYtjaHaJH_CIUD7_LZaDoxT9uCv-H_9Qjcy4hvC8Xif0dCiyR4ScNj7nG6F8G9JH7NBng9FqxmZF12B-JxrSUbbPThvqwHkeuxvebjnhEHgJY_1A3tX/s640/IMG_0552.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiOjfj7gHPaGMjk6HCEDRANqu27SLYtjaHaJH_CIUD7_LZaDoxT9uCv-H_9Qjcy4hvC8Xif0dCiyR4ScNj7nG6F8G9JH7NBng9FqxmZF12B-JxrSUbbPThvqwHkeuxvebjnhEHgJY_1A3tX/w375-h500/IMG_0552.jpg" width="375" /></a></div><div><br /></div>TEN finished quilt tops! Ready to be sent to the long arm quilter's.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYmUcgDV8wvoNVG2fUAAdHkO58NYTRWCOgeJpWAsniOcqp6VSITAPBBjLAIMrYg23Me6e9B4vQBroRslH0D6Hj75vmGVdBSR1bh65ldNYbYloWlLUJvnOcKsLb_QwcRzWrdLGWuh0o7ZOA/s640/IMG_0553.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjYmUcgDV8wvoNVG2fUAAdHkO58NYTRWCOgeJpWAsniOcqp6VSITAPBBjLAIMrYg23Me6e9B4vQBroRslH0D6Hj75vmGVdBSR1bh65ldNYbYloWlLUJvnOcKsLb_QwcRzWrdLGWuh0o7ZOA/s320/IMG_0553.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO6Cz-oZRUkzC2LWKq4QxiIBclEDKoUjiejDfATBxZgacwrf1pxrxuOXoNOjr07Kxvv0_lJHUHTpyPiiN2hczzIg0n-Zwkwqd3d3Y-x6LPmSEYthKCOmStR_L9bf5eJ6eudLCvuA4dyIvg/s640/IMG_0555.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjO6Cz-oZRUkzC2LWKq4QxiIBclEDKoUjiejDfATBxZgacwrf1pxrxuOXoNOjr07Kxvv0_lJHUHTpyPiiN2hczzIg0n-Zwkwqd3d3Y-x6LPmSEYthKCOmStR_L9bf5eJ6eudLCvuA4dyIvg/s320/IMG_0555.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BaLyZ1tEO1edmShVN4R9thrg_kyv2KwzFQtSE-brLnVr4yRVQZqfi4HLtQ0Idu_02JFTmomebct5GvC4Ylh1c5Jw6YfUH6Hq_pbyb1YcfUX5fDf0TdBGJxyTzPq4AjxDPff1vH0AQXnR/s640/IMG_0556.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3BaLyZ1tEO1edmShVN4R9thrg_kyv2KwzFQtSE-brLnVr4yRVQZqfi4HLtQ0Idu_02JFTmomebct5GvC4Ylh1c5Jw6YfUH6Hq_pbyb1YcfUX5fDf0TdBGJxyTzPq4AjxDPff1vH0AQXnR/s320/IMG_0556.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>I'm not big on purchasing fabric on-line but I bit the bullet and went for it. I was so pleased with <a href="https://www.sew-sisters.com" target="_blank">Sew Sister's website</a>. The colours they show on the website are exactly what you get! I put in another order yesterday for the back fabric of two more finished tops! I'm on FIRE!!</p></div>Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-7936183885191471852020-09-04T11:25:00.008-07:002020-09-08T06:12:31.205-07:00I Love ColourFunny I love colour yet I am often wearing black! <div><br /></div><div>Working on more scrap things...this time knitted socks.</div><div><br /></div><div>These are the two leftover bits I decided to put together.</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDXTG_4sGXYbCr5agYtZCUKvaZmjr2i9JwyVo0ypJOQ2W_VwUgprZ_blk2rKQh-C5RTICZkMidf_LKlhbIvqcweYLrGeM1VfXMgX-R2Tcgt2jaQuP9o-cJ0RxpdiBO9Qb5ka6RAkGQpQEq/s640/IMG_0363.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="500" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgDXTG_4sGXYbCr5agYtZCUKvaZmjr2i9JwyVo0ypJOQ2W_VwUgprZ_blk2rKQh-C5RTICZkMidf_LKlhbIvqcweYLrGeM1VfXMgX-R2Tcgt2jaQuP9o-cJ0RxpdiBO9Qb5ka6RAkGQpQEq/w375-h500/IMG_0363.jpg" width="375" /></a></div><br /><div><br /></div><div>Who would have thought I'd get such a fabulous fabric!!</div><div><br /></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirBm8d10Oa0-Oz-2eMahWSbhoaLpesSCfQ-dylP30qs0igWzaxJNJ_bjMB3F5sNJSlqkG5MkG8e16HRyzEkLoraiiPCLNhPVfbRxOL8j5xbLMtuLlY_ACkOdlj-ZPHRE7Fo8diEjLEG6y_/s640/IMG_0367.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="375" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirBm8d10Oa0-Oz-2eMahWSbhoaLpesSCfQ-dylP30qs0igWzaxJNJ_bjMB3F5sNJSlqkG5MkG8e16HRyzEkLoraiiPCLNhPVfbRxOL8j5xbLMtuLlY_ACkOdlj-ZPHRE7Fo8diEjLEG6y_/w500-h375/IMG_0367.jpg" width="500" /></a></div><br /><div>They're gorgeous!!</div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-4487554812032074772020-08-10T12:37:00.004-07:002020-08-10T12:38:10.396-07:00More Half Square Triangles<p>Half Square Triangles have got to be the most versatile blocks in quilting. Do you agree? There is just so much you can do with them.</p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKpeJskdgJ9WB07CtHzhXx2hjgB-ldpWUIkkeyIRPKL7yjvoHSwTpWOiPKvmU9xsC5kcJpkynyJmjNUPVgUDB3llyStHOqdRZh1WfrEK0pkde2E-nHpfO1_VvXWhtx1xeftf5O1ZdotLrF/s640/IMG_9971.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiKpeJskdgJ9WB07CtHzhXx2hjgB-ldpWUIkkeyIRPKL7yjvoHSwTpWOiPKvmU9xsC5kcJpkynyJmjNUPVgUDB3llyStHOqdRZh1WfrEK0pkde2E-nHpfO1_VvXWhtx1xeftf5O1ZdotLrF/s0/IMG_9971.jpg" /></a></div><br /><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><br /></div><p>I've been sorting out boxes in the basement and found these large blocks (16 inches) mostly done! I added a few stars until the quilt top measured 80 inches square. It didn't take that long because I always have box of HST's in different sizes and pre-cut squares ready to go. </p><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDy-F99UX_K8JoXJ-mgb5DKgXrjBKDQVRfn5oRZ8Or3_WPrSQGOT8ozYEuCHRGfX3Ak6h8lSbjN5CzjMmGDjxdv9sp8yx-fFeYFUbQdn0oheV-clPJu1_kacgEkTUlA17Zt7yDeSrkFViC/s640/IMG_9972.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhDy-F99UX_K8JoXJ-mgb5DKgXrjBKDQVRfn5oRZ8Or3_WPrSQGOT8ozYEuCHRGfX3Ak6h8lSbjN5CzjMmGDjxdv9sp8yx-fFeYFUbQdn0oheV-clPJu1_kacgEkTUlA17Zt7yDeSrkFViC/s0/IMG_9972.jpg" /></a></div><p><br /></p><p>Looking good! I do love scrap quilts. There is so much to admire!</p><table align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0" class="tr-caption-container" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><tbody><tr><td style="text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcT4lY0bCVh_3l9r_vlaYuXzpL37PH2543nHpl7pXwpzGrbR-a1iAmqiU625p3ARiYQB7mxMpTBNYaJFkVVefSbmgV4KPsCXTTNXMbtBF954yQVyTQIGDpAUhqi9jjqVz9JsFxqIz5GA1P/s640/IMG_0041.jpg" style="margin-left: auto; margin-right: auto;"><img border="0" data-original-height="640" data-original-width="480" height="640" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgcT4lY0bCVh_3l9r_vlaYuXzpL37PH2543nHpl7pXwpzGrbR-a1iAmqiU625p3ARiYQB7mxMpTBNYaJFkVVefSbmgV4KPsCXTTNXMbtBF954yQVyTQIGDpAUhqi9jjqVz9JsFxqIz5GA1P/w480-h640/IMG_0041.jpg" width="480" /></a></td></tr><tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><br /></td></tr></tbody></table><p><br /></p><p>I had seen the quilt blocks (MY quilt blocks) on Pintrest ages ago when Pinterest first came out with a caption saying something like, "this is a nice quilt". Thanks but...there was no reference back to my blog or my name anywhere. I was very upset. Maybe that's why it ended up in the basement.</p><p><br /></p><p>It's complete now and I need to buy some backing fabric. Next step will be dropping at off at the long arm quilters.</p><p><br /></p><p><br /></p>Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-39385531680408406082020-08-08T09:50:00.003-07:002020-08-08T09:50:51.272-07:00Tip #12<div style="text-align: center;">
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Sometimes when trimming half square triangles the ruler slips because of the seam bulk.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Leave your baby finger off the ruler as a stabilizer. </span><span style="font-size: large;">I learned this trick in Italy from Annie!!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTOM8t7g-M9cUXU-YgvI4ts3aaxllqd4le28h9_W8uBLopXlTTGuJEZu0WmxZ39lIg5nYgdPtI0D9XHgS7ps7zQ5TcJf6YwIPEusR688ZxYBuFsGaHlZ76tTTogNSN39WzQc3huyaTPDi/s640/IMG_9981.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" data-original-height="480" data-original-width="640" height="384" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgSTOM8t7g-M9cUXU-YgvI4ts3aaxllqd4le28h9_W8uBLopXlTTGuJEZu0WmxZ39lIg5nYgdPtI0D9XHgS7ps7zQ5TcJf6YwIPEusR688ZxYBuFsGaHlZ76tTTogNSN39WzQc3huyaTPDi/w512-h384/IMG_9981.jpg" width="512" /></a></div><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Make sure your other fingers are "up" on their tips instead of having your palm flat over the ruler. That helps make sure your fingers are inside the cutting line.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">You only have to cut yourself once with that super sharp rotary blade... am I right?! OUCH!</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;">Cut while in a standing position. Your weight can lean in over the ruler holding it in place and you get a better sight line to make sure you are cutting accurately.</span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: large;"><br /></span></div>
Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-58486841156138017792020-07-20T06:13:00.002-07:002020-07-20T06:13:41.765-07:00Tip #11Here are a few tips for sewing a back for your larger quilts.<br />
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Often you have to sew two widths of fabric together to cover the back of a quilt PLUS the extra at the top, bottom and sides. The amount you leave as an overhang depends on how you will be quilting it. Check wth your long arm quilter to see what they prefer. Mine likes about 5 inches extra on all sides.<br />
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Below is my diagram to help explain how I do it.<br />
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To calculate the amount fo fabric I need, I use 40 inches as my Width of Fabric. With good quality quilters cotton you sometimes find it can be 42 inches. But I calculate using 40inches.<br />
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In the diagram below you see my fabrics that will equal 80 inches wide and the length of the quilt plus the extra.<br />
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Lay the two pieces good sides facing. I sew the seam on one side with the selvage still on. I sew about 1 1/2 inches away from the selvage. When it's sewn I cut away the extra leaving a 1/4 to 1/2 inch seam allowance.<br />
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I am not a fan of a centre seam on a back fabric although there is nothing wrong with it if you want to leave it so.<br />
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If not, you can place the panels good sides facing and sew the other selvage side together in the same way. (see diagram below). Cut away the selvage leaving a seam allowance. You are left with a tube shape.<br />
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I find doing it this way is less cumbersome and I do have control of the many metres of fabric as I sew.</div>
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I like to iron my back seam open so it is less bulky. (another good tip!)</div>
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If your machine is computerized, every time you shut it off it will reset to the standard stitch length (mine is 2.2 mm). When you turn it on again you'll need to reset your stitch length.</div>
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I place a post-it note on the machine to remind me to switch the stitch length and remind me of what length I was using.</div>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Scrap quilt. I found a bunch of unexciting triple rail blocks in a box <br />so I put them together and found a way to <br />make them look good! I'm happy I turned some nothing into something.</td></tr>
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Perhaps you've noticed antique quilts in museums with a very visible centre fold line. The eye picks up that middle crease very easily.</div>
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The best way to store your quilts is to fold them in thirds avoiding that centre crease.</div>
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If you want to be extra cautious, you can roll up a piece of fabric and place it in the fold then fold your quilt over that tubular barrier. That will help avoid a visible crease.</div>
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Some collectors like to lay their quilts on a guest bed and have them flat. The quilts are just piled up one over the other. I think that makes them more difficult to access but at least they lay flat. </div>
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Another interesting way is to roll them. I use a pool noodle as my centre support. I use this method for my textile art work.</div>
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For the quilts that are in use, I fold them in thirds then roll them into a large cylinder shape. They stand upright in a basket near the couch readily available! Love to see all the colours!!<br />
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Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-83956595206312987122020-06-28T08:56:00.001-07:002020-06-28T08:56:30.429-07:00Tip #8It is always nice to add a label when you make a quilt.<br />
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The label can have any information you like on it.<br />
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I usually write the date I finished the quilt. Other options are:<br />
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Made by<br />
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City, Country it was made in<br />
Reason it was made<br />
A special message for the recipient<br />
If you <a href="http://sandrasstudio.blogspot.com/search/label/heart" target="_blank">name your quilts</a>, you may want to include its title.<br />
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You can embroider the information on by hand or my machine.<br />
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You can write it out using a fabric marker that will not wash away in the laundry. Available at art supply stores. They come in different point thicknesses.<br />
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When writing on fabric, it is a good idea to lay the fabric on a piece of sand paper so it doesn't move and stretch as you write.<br />
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<br />Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-2094935435795635262020-06-25T14:11:00.000-07:002020-06-25T14:11:35.422-07:00Tip #7<div style="text-align: center;">
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Consider a label on the back of your quilt.<br />
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The label can be an extra block that was sewn into and integrated into the back.<br />
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The label can be an appliquéd piece that is attached using the blind stitch after the entire quilt is quilted.<br />
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It was appliquéd onto the back fabric after the quilt was quilted. <br />
The background fabric of the star block is the same as the back fabric<br />
making it melt into the back fabric and accentuating its 8 dark blue points.</td></tr>
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It can be appliquéd onto the back before quilting, making the quilt stitches go through the label and holding into place forever.<br />
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I have also seen labels on the front of quilts! As a diagonal corner piece of fabric in one corner of the quilt.<br />
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Remember, it's your quilt. You can do it how you want.<br />
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<br />Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-21568872719982004092020-06-19T11:36:00.001-07:002020-06-19T11:36:33.663-07:00Tip #6<div style="text-align: center;">
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Make sure the binding is "full" when you roll it from the front to the back. You shouldn't feel any space in there. The quilt and batting should fill up the entire space as you roll the binding strip to the back. </div>
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Hope that makes sense. I was on a jury for a quilt show and that was a criteria!<br />
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Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-17418931402570996002020-06-11T14:11:00.001-07:002020-06-11T14:11:08.704-07:00Tip #5<div style="text-align: center;">
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To hide the blind stitches when attaching the binding strip to the back of the quilt, use a thread colour that is the same colour as the binding strip and not the backing fabric.<br />
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<br />Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-50231446651456931222020-06-03T13:59:00.000-07:002020-06-03T13:59:13.686-07:00Tip #4<div style="text-align: center;">
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If you plan to use up scraps to arrive at the length of your binding strip, you should use pieces that are the same value. Mixing light bits and dark bits can be very distracting when viewing the quilt. It's like a frame for art work. You want your viewers to be looking at the work not the frame.<br />
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Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-4552185908655130112020-05-30T07:08:00.003-07:002020-05-30T07:08:31.120-07:00Tip #3<div>
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Use a diagonal seam when joining strips to create the length you need for a binding strip. That makes your connection flatter and less bulky. It also makes the join 'disappear'.<br />
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Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-89286292406895317372020-05-20T05:27:00.001-07:002020-05-20T05:27:21.154-07:00Tips (tip #1)I imagine most of you are doing more quilting than usual as we all stay home and isolate.<br />
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When sewing a binding strip to the quilt, it is best done using the walking foot. That's because of the thickness. Using a walking foot will ensure all layers (top, batting, backing) feed into the machine together.<br />
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Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-54022547523281683882020-04-20T12:26:00.003-07:002020-04-20T12:26:41.651-07:00Fabric StripsYears ago, I learned a technique invented by Sharyn Craig. Half log cabin block.<br />
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I use her 'old' method. I have seen recently she has a new one, like from a few years ago, where she cuts the strips to the sizes needed.<br />
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I guess that was her <i>tweak</i> for her first method. When using her first method some of the blocks come out wonky.<br />
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I have figure out a way to use her old method and still get a pretty square block so I am sticking with that.<br />
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These are not quilts to put into a juried show. Not all the seams coincide. These are the quilts I make to use up all the strips I have. I guess they become memory quilts because I remember the other patchworks I've made using those fabrics.<br />
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I love putting all the colours together. I've made several using this method. Love them.<br />
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These are blocks I found while reorganizing the shelving in my studio.<br />
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They were already made, just sitting in a shoe box. I think I originally wanted to make this one large which is why they were still in the box...waiting for me to make more.<br />
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I decided to sew them up to whatever size it gave me. Turns out it's 40" x 50", or 104 cm x 128 cm approximately.<br />
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This one will be quilted in a few days. Then the relaxing part of sewing on the binding- one of my favourite steps in quilt making.<br />
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I have been sewing these little squares together for several years. A few at a time. Today, I got a chance to sew on another chunk.<br />
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As I picked off the bits of thread from the quilt-top I got an opportunity to really look at it!<br />
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Red birds and invisible birds.<br />
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There is lots to discover...and I didn't even plan it like that.<br />
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In this time of isolation, take the time to see the nice things. You might be surprised.<br />
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<br />Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-79062078099703452362020-03-30T09:15:00.004-07:002020-03-31T09:19:54.080-07:00IsolationSince the corona virus broke people have been self isolating. I have had many people call or email and 'check' on me and that's nice but I do tell them that my life hasn't really change that much.<br />
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I normally work from home, isolated in my studio, alone. That part of my day is the same. I have had no "adjustments" to make. I chose to work this way because for me sewing is meditative. I want to be by myself.<br />
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If these restrictions are new to you you are probably saying, "How does she do it??? I am going crazy and it's only been a week!"<br />
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The home has many distractions! Beware.<br />
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One thing is for sure. I am very disciplined. I wake up at the same time every weekday. I either run on my elliptical or go outside (could be a walk or a viewing of the garden) then I "Go to Work". That idea of "Arriving at the Studio" is a good one. I enter and start working. It helps you feel you are not still at home. I close the door and work. Note: never work in your PJ's :-)<br />
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I vary my activities. I work with fabric so I section off time for cutting, time for sewing a particular project for my artwork or my quilts, time for designing. Then I may write up class notes for a new idea. (I have so many ideas!! Too many for my lifetime, I fear!!) I also stand up often and do some stretching or movements so my body doesn't cramp up.<br />
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I am a big believer of timers! Especially when I have to do something I don't like. I give myself a time limit and a "prize' after the time is up even if the entire job isn't finished. The prize could be a tea or some knitting time, small stuff like that.<br />
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Normally, I squeeze in some teaching and I guess that is my way of connecting with people. I have so much experience and sharing my expertise and empowering people is something I love to do. It's exciting to me to see students, even beginner ones, soar after they have been given an opportunity to create their own quilt design! If you have taken a class from me you know there are no set patterns. You do not need a teacher to read you a pattern! You need a teacher to teach a technique and inspire you to create your own quilt and tell your own story.<br />
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The Spring classes I had booked at Artscape Youngplace in Toronto have been postponed. The landlord has given me a credit for the 2 rentals and I hope to reschedule the classes in the late Fall.<br />
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I have made so many new friends while teaching all those years. That's such a nice part of teaching. Some of those friends have accompanied me to Italy and enjoyed a real (authentic) Italian experience, meeting quilters, socializing with my neighbours, having classes taught by Italian artists and immersing themselves in the culture. Those trips have been postponed as well.<br />
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DING!! My time to write to you is up. Got to get back to my sewing.<br />
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Think positively.<br />
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You are in charge of your day. Make it a great one.<br />
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<br />Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-60724420398836842532020-01-30T09:47:00.003-08:002020-01-30T09:47:44.795-08:00Teaching ScheduleBack to teaching a few classes.<br />
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Please check this <a href="http://sandrasstudio.blogspot.com/p/teaching-schedule.html" target="_blank">link</a> (teaching schedule) for details. Triangles, quit-as-you-go and squares.<br />
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<br />Sandra Refordhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10690963196014532360noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3216063428148657498.post-22835157733329481362020-01-22T16:28:00.001-08:002020-01-22T16:28:35.977-08:00PaperI've been using found paper in my textile work for many years. 10 years...No....More...20 years.<br />
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I made an art piece in 2007 and the entire back was paper!<br />
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I have made my own paper adding thread between the pulp layers.<br />
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In medieval times, paper was made using rags.<br />
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To me, there is a connection between the paper and the textile.<br />
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I saw a wonderful exhibit at Artscape Youngplace recently- upstairs near the coffee shop.<br />
(BTW, I am teaching at that Artscape location in February and March. Click <a href="http://sandrasstudio.blogspot.com/p/teaching-schedule.html" target="_blank">here </a>for details)<br />
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I love to see stitching in paper.<br />
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You need to know what you are sewing with paper because you can't undo it. You can't unpick it. It will leave a series of tiny holes in the paper!<br />
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Enjoy the images and image all that gorgeous paper and thread hanging above your head. Dreamy.<br />
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(Art work, The Sky is Falling, 2020, by visual artist, Jessica Hiemsha)<br />
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