Civil War BOM

Hi Everyone!

I have ordered the fabric for the Civil War BOM--I will post pics as soon as I get the fabric.  I chose a really deep red, navy, deep green, gold and a natural muslin as the background fabric.  Here is the quilt without sashing.  I plan to play with the design and put the actual colors in it soon.  I will need to scan the fabric into my computer once I receive it.

I also have played around with an on point setting.  I really like it--I'll reveal it at a future date. I have to limit how many are in the BOM, so email me NOW if you are interested.  My email is info@customquiltkits.com  I plan to start this the middle of June.  The cost will be $10/mo.  Returning customers will get a 25% discount.
I'm still working on my newsletter, stay tuned for that as well. I'm having issues with it--the test emails I've sent to myself are not being delivered. Technology?  ugh.

I have Kindergaren graduation tonight.  I have mixed emotions about my oldest "graduating"--even from kindergarten!

Head over to FB and "like" my page--I'm giving kits away right and left!

Keep quilting!
Rose

Another UFO--finished! woohoo!

Hello!
I have a UFO list--do you?  I think I am one of the few quilters in the world that UFO's bother me.  I mean, I-can't-start-another-project-until-my-UFO's-are-done type of grate on my nerves.  OK, I'm kinda OCD.  I get that...lol

Here is my latest project.  I quilted it with a meander/stipple.  I am trying to improve my FMQ.  Not too bad, considering this is only my 3rd time with FMQ.

I couldn't decide what to do with this project now that I had completed it, until my oldest son told me that it was just the right "cuddle" size for the sofa.  I guess it has found a new home with him.  I'm glad.

On the business side of my life right now--I just joined a small coaching group.  I'm super excited about it!  If you need a coach to follow, I recommend Jeannie Spiro at JeannieSpiro.com  Her program is called the 9to5 exit plan and it really spoke to me like no other coaching program I have considered.  We had our first group call last night and I had some "a-ha!" moments.  One was to create a survey for my customers to find out what services you like, don't like and would like to see me offer.  I will be working on this in the coming days.  Stay tuned!  Your input is VERY important to me as I try to transistion out of my day job.

The other item we have discussed is that I need a newsletter.  I'm still alittle confused as to the difference between a newsletter and my blog (can't it contain all the same stuff?), but will work on it.  It must be a mental block at writing one MORE thing--writing is right up there with cleaning the bathrooms and folding laundry.  I dislike both. I know that I can include some of the same content in both, and a newsletter would contain some of the same items week after week, I wouldn't be reinventing the wheel every week, but UGH.

On a personal note, my youngest just turned 3 on Saturday.  My oldest was diagnosed with strep throat on Friday, so the party has been postponed!  I will post a pic when we have it though! Nothing cuter than a kid blowing out birthday candles!

I hope you are able to enjoy this nice weather and some quilting time!

Keep quilting!

Rose

Quilt Study quilt of the month

Hi Everyone!

I love this month's post on the quilt of the month.  Here is the link:


http://www.quiltstudy.org/collections/quilt_of_the_month/



Another great post as usual.

I'm seriously gearing up for my Civil War BOM.  I have the pattern, now I just need to figure out how much fabric to order and the cost per month.  I hope to get this figured out tonight.  It's not too late to get on my "list".  No obligations.  You can also "like" my FB page--Custom Quilt Kits--to keep up to date.  You can also send me an email that you are interested. I will post the pattern with the fabrics that I will be using on my FB page soon. (right now the pattern is in batiks, I need to "redraw" it with Civil War fabrics) I will also post it on my blog and website.

Here is a sample of some of the fabric that might be in the BOM:

 



Don't forget that you can create your own BOM.  Pick out a pattern on my website, email me and let's start a conversation!  Personlized BOM are VERY reasonably priced--you would be amazed!  I can mail a single block every month, or several.  It's all very customized!  My email is info@customquiltkits.com

Until next time,
keep quilting!
Rose

Projects I'm working on

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Sorry I missed blogging last Thursday.  I didn't feel like I had anything important to say, so I didn't! LOL

I decided to blog abou the WIP (works in progress) that I have right now. I have 2 hand projects going--one for home and one for the car.

The one I keep in the house is a locker hook rug project.  I only use scraps of strips, so I work on it sporadically as I have strips available.  Originally, I had actually planned to use this as a rug in my house.  Now I'm not so sure I want something that has taken me this long to complete getting dirty.  I guess if I can put it in the wash machine it might be OK.  If I can't use it as a rug, however, I'm not sure what I'm gonna do with it.  It's pretty big as you can see from the next picture.  I use a hand quilting frame and that works really well.  You can see that I also use it to hide the various toys that are kept and played with in my living room on a regular basis. ;-)







The project I keep in the car in a backpack is a scrappy GFG.  I only use scraps for this as well.  I like to keep this in the car because I can work on it anywhere.  I'm rather addicted to the hexagons, but when this quilt is finished I am planning to make one with diamonds.  In my head I'm planning one is batiks and black.

I also have several machine projects that are WIP.  I have been REALLY busy with customer orders (bring it ON!) and haven't had much chance to get to my sewing machine.  Those who keep up with me (as if that is possible) know that I have 2 small boys and rarely get to my sewing machine.

I prefer works in progress over UFO (unfinished object).  Hopefully a WIP will be finished at some point.  Maybe there is no difference to some between a WIP and a UFO??  Please comment and tell me what you are working on!  and I would love to see pics!  you can email them to me at info@customquiltkits.com and I will post them here for all of us to see!

Keeping quilting!

Rose

Star Quilter's Guild Show--Roanoke, VA

Hi Everyone!
I'm home tonight with the kiddos--my husband is in NC racing.  This may be a short post depending on the boys' behavior.  It's almost bedtime...

I was able to visit a quilt show last week on Spring Break.  I took my mom and 3 yo.  Both behaved nicely...it's amazing how they entertain each other...lol

I'll post a few pics here--but because its such a pain, head over to my FB page (Custom Quilt Kits) and "like" it to see all the photos I took.  You can send me a "friend" request, too.

 

 

My BOM club is coming along nicely and everyone is enjoying that the pieces come pre cut.  Most report the block is contructed in 30 minutes or less.

I am still looking for Civil War fabric for my next BOM.  I was hoping to start in May---email me if you are interested in being on my "list".  There is no obligation.  This is to help you stay in the loop.

 

 

It is DEFINITELY bedtime now!

Until next time, keep quilting!

Rose



thank you!

Hi Everyone!
I am happy to report that my wisdom teeth came out yesterday and I am back to my old self!  I have had headaches worse than this--darn those migraines!  I have a few stitches on my right side that is a little tender and yesterday my jaws hurt from having someone else's hand in my mouth, but all things considered--piece of cake!

Here is the Quilt of the Month from the Internation Quilt Study Center--if you haven't signed up for their emails, please do! They are very educational and I love how it broadens my perspective!

Click on the image to see a close-up.

Longpo Yi (龙婆衣)—“Dragon Wife’s Robe”
Yi people
Malipo County, Yunnan Province, China
First half of the 20th century
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Acquisition made possible through the Robert and Ardis James Foundation Fund at the University of Nebraska Foundation
The Longpo Yi or “Dragon Wife’s Robe” is a ritual garment made and used by the Hua Luo (“Flowery Lo”) people – a subgroup of the Yi ethnic minority of Southwest China. This group’s folklore recounts the tale of a young girl who married the River Dragon’s son. When the girl’s mother died, she wore the “Longpo Yi” to the funeral; ever since, the Hua Luo people have done the same. A female descendent of the recently deceased wears the robe in the funeral procession, during which she gently dances to the sound of two bronze drums.
This example is composed of squares pieced together from triangles of silk mostly, but also of cotton in select areas. These squares, which resemble pinwheels in American quilt tradition, are appliqued onto an indigo-dyed cotton background. A wax-resist indigo print forms the bottom border and is decorated with a row of tassels. The woman wearing this garment must have made an impressive impression as she solemnly and rhythmically moved along in the funeral procession.
To see two more Longpo Yi examples, visit the collections website of the Musee du Quai Branly, in Paris here and here.

Until next time, keep quilting!
Rose
 

BOM 3

Hi Everyone,

This will be a short post.  For those who haven't heard, my husband had to rush our 10 yo German Shepherd (Jessie) to the emergency vet early Tuesday morning--her spleen had ruptured due to a cancerous mass (apparently a very aggressive cancer) and she was bleeding internally.  My husband had to make an on the spot decision as to surgery or euthanasia.  She would also need a transfusion. The vet didn't think she would survive the surgery so my husband had her put down.  This is the second dog in less than 6 months.  Jessie had just seen her usual vet less than 3 weeks ago and no cancer was apparent at that time.  I know he made the right decision, but it has still been hard.  For the first time in my life I am living in a "pet-less" household.  My boys have not noticed she is gone yet, and we haven't said anything.  I know that conversation will take place eventually, I pray I have the right words to say.

Since I have not been sleeping well this week, I have not been able to get up early and into my sewing studio before work (and my boys get up!) as is my usual custom.  My husband was understanding last night when I said I needed to get downstairs.  I just needed some alone time.  I used that time to get caught up on my AOM orders (they should be in the mail on Tuesday) and get started on my BOM 3--it should also be in the mail on Tuesday.  Here is the pic of mine:

I will have respectfully disagree with Accuquilt that this is a beginner block.  It has a "Y" seam.  That is not something you put in a beginner block.  I have also NEVER had to square up parts of the block before I sew them to other parts and with this one I did.  I also don't have to square up the finished block, and this one, I tried, without much success.  When I mail these out, I plan to offer people "practice" blocks with scrap fabric if they are interested.  I wish I had practiced on something else first.  I will also offer to mail my BOM members more "pieces" if they have to rip something out too many times and the piece is distorted.  This is a "zinger" as my Mom would say.

I did try to pic out fabric that represented Spring--I do think we are done with the snow days.  I know, I know, I said that last time and then we got 7" of snow.  Really, I think Spring is on the way now!

I will be on Spring Break next week.  I am having my wisdom teeth pulled out on Wednesday, so I will not be blogging next week.  Pain meds and technology should not be mixed! lol

I hope to have a fabric line picked out for the Civil War BOM by the time I blog again--probably in two weeks.

Until then, keep quilting!

Rose