CQJP Block - May

I'm still working on CQJP 2015 blocks and have high hopes of actually finishing the project this year. Hope I didn't just jinx myself!!  

 Hugs,  

ICQC-#102 Open For Registration (9-11 June)

Edited to add: 6/12/2015 - This class registration is now closed. The next open registration will be 27-29 July...so mark your calendar.

Registration is now open for the Intermediate Crazy Quilt Course (ICQC), Module #102 (Working with Paints, Dyes, and Inks), June 2015

  Registration is open through midnight CST on 11 June. The class is 3-6 weeks in length...depending on the time you have in your own schedule for working the modules.

  I am dropping ALL pre-registration requirements for this class. So, as of today...you do not have to have taken BCQC or ICQC classes before to get into this Dying/Painting/Inking Module. (This does not apply to any other ICQC class...only to this #102 module)   This Course covers: --Painting Fabric Backgrounds -- Painting and Dying Lace Motifs -- Inking Lace and Charms To register please email this information: Name State/Country Email Address to me at: shaw.kathy@yahoo.com before midnight (CST) on 11 June. The class instruction is FREE. You will need supplies. A draft supply list is under the Class Tab above.   Once you register, I will send you a welcome email that also has a link to the supply list. Next, you will receive an invitation from Blogger to join the private Class Blog. Email me if you have any issues in signing on to the class after receiving these two instructional emails.   Hugs,  

CQJP Continues

I decided to put the hummingbird into a blackberry bush. This is the April CQJP block. Still working to try and catch up.  

Next CQJP Block done!

  WARNING
When I am an old woman I shall wear purple
With a red hat which doesn't go and doesn't suit me.
And I shall spend my pension on brandy and summer gloves
And satin sandals, and say we've no money for butter.
I shall sit down on the pavement when I'm tired
And gobble up samples in shops and press alarm bells
And run my stick along the public railings
And make up for the sobriety of my youth.
I shall go out in my slippers in the rain
And pick the flowers in other people's gardens . . .
But maybe I ought to practice a little now?
So people who know me are not too shocked and surprised
When suddenly I am old, and start to wear purple. (written in 1961 by Jenny Joseph who lives in Minchinhampton, England)  

 My red hat lady is a celebration of my more mature time, when I shall rejoice at doing what every I please each day!  

  The lady is a patch that I purchased a long time ago..and finally am stitching her to a block.  Hugs, hope all have a great day of stitching!

Hummingbird

Here is what I've been working on all day...poor thing doesn't have any legs or feet...but I can't decide if I want him sitting on a branch or not. So, will have to think some more...and then proceed.  

HEX #1 Finish

 When I posted the #2 HEX, it reminded me that I had not shared the first HEX here on my blog.

 The flowers were done in metallic ribbon...from Vintage Vogue website. Janet has such lovely ribbons!

 These pansies were a gift, part of a wedge of doily that I removed the other part from. Added a wee little flower center with some black straight stitches.

 Some seam work...

And a tree in the center...and I'm all done! The trunk is Stem Stitch, the branches are Back Stitch, and the little wee twigs are done in small Straight Stitches with French Knots as buds. This pattern is part of the ICQC-103 Class Module.  

HEX #2 Finish

 I'm working on some HEX blocks, for CQJP and for modeling some of the ICQC Class techniques. This is the second block done.

 The ribbon lady is from a pattern that Maureen Greeson has and is kind enough to let me include as a handout in the ICQC-104 Class module.

 The embroidery rose is done in silk threads and reminds me of a more traditional style of motif.

 The monogram is one of the patterns in the handouts for the ICQC-103 Class module.

 Plus, seams are of course a part of any successful CQ Block! So, here are several in this hex for you to enjoy!

 Hope you are getting some time to stitch today!

 Enjoying actually getting to put needle to some fabric myself of late.

Hugs, as always!  

Planter Sculptures

This past weekend, the family gathered to work on some flower boxes, a covered storage area in the yard, and cleaning out some flower beds. My baby sister built mother this yard sculpture from painted clay pots and a long piece of re-bar hammered 2-ft into the ground.

 Mother liked it so much that today we worked on building two smaller versions in her front flowerbed...from pots and pans!   One of my brothers found this planter bicycle at a trade-day and we put it into the back yard bed as well.  

OPEN Registration - ICQC 101 (June) - Designing & Piecing CQ Blocks

  Intermediate Crazy Quilt Course (ICQC)101 Designing and Piecing Crazy Quilt Blocks is now OPEN for Registration   You Must Have Completed BCQC first to Register for ICQC.
Registration will close at midnight 31 May   The class will begin on 1 June should take 4-6 weeks (or less).   These mini classes will comprise this first course:   A - Printing on Fabric B - Color Theory C - Selecting Fabrics D - Designing Blocks E - Adding Lace & Trims F - Piecing CQ Blocks    The class is FREE, you will not be charged anything for the instructions.   Link to the Basic Supply List    You WILL be required to get your own supplies to complete the different class tasks.    If you are interested in taking this course, please email me at shaw.kathy@yahoo.com and provide me this information to register:
Your first name Your last name You country of residence Your state of residence IF you live in the USA The email address (if different) you wish me to send class instructional handouts to. The email address (if different) you wish me to use for Class Blog Access.   After you register, I will send you a Welcome Email and Google/Blogger will send you (at my request) an Invitation to join the Class Blog where the class will be held.    This is an ON-LINE internet class You will need to follow some simple instructions to register and gain access to the private class blog. Your name and email will need to be entered; but NO social security or credit card information is required. Just basic information to "recognize" you as a class participant. We will follow the same process you used in the Basic Class.   This is the first module of the ICQC. Future modules will require that you complete this one.
  Hugs, and I hope to see you in the class!  

More dying lace!

School is out for the summer...and Aidan is here visiting! When Sommer brought her, she also stayed for a couple of days...and that was a nice treat for her mother (me!). We spent some time painting lace as I had a dozen little bottles of left-over Acid Dye mixtures...  

We had fun! These above are wet and drying on a towel.

Here they are dry and pressed with the iron!  

These are much lighter, even though dyed with the same exact mixtures...the lace must have some nylon threads...as they just don't hold a lot of dye. But, I like the pastels for some projects, so they will find a nice block to rest upon one day!    

Soutache Owls

Do you like trying new things? I do...well SOME things! I thought working with soutache braid might be fun...as I love surface beading and pinterest has some wonderful photos of soutache jewelry up! So inspiring!

 Here are my first attempts...loads of mistakes I'm sure...but still were fun to play with.
  My mama and baby owls!  

Open Registration for ICQC-102 (Paint, Dye, Ink, Etc)...and changes to requirements...

Well, I have done some thinking (and you know how dangerous THAT can be). But, I have decided to drop the requirement for completion of ICQC-101 before you take ICQC-102.

You will still need the ICQC-101 for all other modules of ICQC...just not the #102 one.

After all...you don't need to have a pieced block available to you to be able to dye lace and ribbon.

You do...for the other modules...because you have to have "something" to actually stitch upon.

So...since you have the finished BCQC...YOU ARE NOW ELIGIBLE to sign up for ICQC-102 if you are interested....and can take it at the same time as finishing ICQC-101 if you are still working at these tasks.

The ICQC-102 Module is open now for registration...but will also open again in a few weeks.

Go to last post for more info on the class.

Open Registration for ICQC 102 - Paints, Dyes, Inks, Markers

Registration is now open for the Intermediate Crazy Quilt Course (ICQC), Module #102 (Working with Paints, Dyes, and Inks)   Registration is open 19 through 22 23 May. You must be registered by midnight on 22 23 May. The class is 3-6 weeks in length...depending on the time you have in your own schedule for working the modules. You need to have completed ICQC-#101 Module (Designing and Piecing Blocks)  before registering for this #102 module.   This Course covers: --Painting Fabric Backgrounds -- Painting and Dying Lace Motifs -- Inking Lace and Charms To register please email this information: Name State/Country Email Address to me at: shaw.kathy@yahoo.com before midnight (CST) on 22 May. The class instruction is FREE. You will need supplies. A draft supply list is under the Class Tab above. Hugs,