Category Archives: Work In Progress

Auditioning new fabric

Posted on March 11, 2017 by silvert@catskill.net

I bought four new yellows at New Pieces. I’m auditioning them to see if they will play nicely with the colors already in this quilt. I’ve cut them into squares so that I can really see how they work. I … Continue reading →

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New improv star quilt

Posted on March 9, 2017 by silvert@catskill.net

I’m working on another star quilt. I’m making it about 3′ x 3′. This will be my entry in the Berkeley Public Library quilt show. It’s not due until late April, so I do have enough time to finish it. … Continue reading →

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Mizrach is almost finished

Posted on March 2, 2017 by silvert@catskill.net

I sewed a tight zigzag or satin stitch around each appliqué piece. I don’t always do that. Lately I’ve been sewing a straight stitch on the edges. The latticework is stitched with one needle, by eye, without drawing it first. … Continue reading →

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WIP which is now a “mizrach,” rather than an amulet

Posted on February 20, 2017 by silvert@catskill.net

My daughter suggested I use the periwinkle on top of the dark blue, for the upper “window.” What a good idea! I had to cut out a new periwinkle piece as the other one was the wrong size, and I … Continue reading →

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Work in progress- 12 x 12 amulet

Posted on February 17, 2017 by silvert@catskill.net

I’m working on a new 12″ x 12″ amulet, with fusible applique. I’m having trouble picking the color for the center top “window.” At first I thought the periwinkle below was the right color. Here I am cutting it out with … Continue reading →

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Disappearing hourglass eight ways!

Posted on February 2, 2017 by silvert@catskill.net

I took an EBHQ fabric marbling class on Monday. Above are three of the eighteen fabric pieces I dyed. I showed them at the East Bay Modern Quilters meeting on Tue. Stacey asked me what I was going to do with … Continue reading →

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Disappearing pinwheel arrow!

Posted on January 7, 2017 by silvert@catskill.net

Here’s my latest disappearing block. I found it in this YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=BFyLNGMEHrg. First, I cut it into nine equal parts. Since it was 12.75″ each cut was 4.25″ wide. Then I rearranged the pieces and sewed it back together. I … Continue reading →

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This month’s as yet nameless 12 x 12

Posted on December 6, 2016 by silvert@catskill.net

I’ve been working on a 12 x 12 for tomorrow. I made a 12 x 12 frame out of paper to help me visualize where the edges will be. I decided it needed a dark contrast in the triangular hole … Continue reading →

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A different UFO

Posted on December 2, 2016 by silvert@catskill.net

I’m working on another UFO from the same class as the previous UFO. I think it will be my 12 x 12 for this month. My quilting buddies gave me some good comments about whether or not the previous UFO … Continue reading →

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I need some advice

Posted on November 30, 2016 by silvert@catskill.net

I’m working on the same old UFO. I cut it apart, then sewed the pieces back together again. I thought I would sew it back into a circle, but now I’ve got spaces between each piece, that I think I will piece … Continue reading →

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