The Library Project : February Report

I have started my first project for The Library Project plan to finish in March.  The Library Project is being organised by Adrienne.  Here is a photo of some of my blocks up on the design wall.

I was late to get my photo taken so missed the photo gallery make sure I am on time next month!! My project is easy but I am having fun playing with the colours.  I really enjoy working with five inch charm squares.

cheers Rebecca

Pieces of Eight Exhibition

It was great to see the Exhibition "Pieces of Eight" with 64 journal quilts by our group of eight quilters held at Expressions Gallery, Upper Hutt, New Zealand.  Some photos of the Exhibition are below:

"Churches"

                                                                 'Bridges"

"Leaves"

take care Rebecca

My Travels

I just returned last night from eight fabulous days in Hawaii followed the next day by four lovely days in Wellington New Zealand.  Totally different climates and scenery but I had a great time at both.  Have photos to post of the quilt exhibition in New Zealand but for today our frangipani tree in our front yard has finally flowered so I am posting a photo for you to enjoy!

cheers Rebecca

Sebastian's Cot Quilt

We were so happy with the safe arrival of a new nephew just after Christmas.  I made a colourful quilt for the wee little boy.

 It is based on charm squares and the pattern came from the book "3 Times the Charm"(Me and My Sister Designs).

take care Rebecca

Journal Quilt -Lines

I was so lucky to go to the European Patchwork Exhibition in Alsace in France in 2012.  I did a workshop with Alicia Merritt (UK) and I was inspired to make this journal quilt based on the subject Lines.  It is also in the Pieces of Eight Exhibition which is being held at Expressions Gallery, Upper Hutt New Zealand.  I used some of my hand dyed fabric in this quilt and really enjoyed making it.

take care Rebecca

The Library Project Quilt Along

Adrienne over at  Chezzetcook Modern Quilts is running a Quilt Along which she has called The Library Project.  The aim is to actually use those great books, patterns and magazines we all collect. Everyone can choose what they want to work on.  I have selected two items (Adrienne does suggest four at least) as I have some other commitments also.  It is a fantastic idea.  So here goes I have selected the following projects:

1.  I participated in a charm square rainbow swap organised by Kelly late last year and thought the quilt on the cover of the book "3 Times the Charm" by Me and My Sister Designs - Barbara Groves and Mary Jacobson would be perfect for the squares.

 2.  I have been a big fan of Lucie Summers for a long while and love her new book "Quilt Improv".  I really want to try her Plates Quilt shown in the photos below.  It is based on log cabin and quarter cycles.

Best get to work!!!!  

Rebecca

Journal Quilt - Bridges

Really happy that the Opening of the Pieces of Eight Exhibition at Expressions Upper Hutt (near Wellington) New Zealand went really well on Tuesday night.  So wished I could have been there.  Have been sent some photos of Opening and it looked great.  There are eight of us in the Exhibiition each with 8 journal quilts based on eight different topics.

This is my Bridges quilt it is based on a photo I took in Paris of a bridge across the Seine.  I have printed keys on the side.

have a good day 

Rebecca