Tuesday 18 March 2008

Harvest Stars



This little lot of goodies arrived yesterday from Foothills Fabric and Threads. It is all the result of the Creative Women Workshop I went to in Launceston last month. The white stuff is Weaveline to which I was introduced by Sarah. It is great for adding to the back of stitcheries to give a bit more stability - also stops your thread ends showing through to the front of your work. The little bottle is Roxanne's Glue-Baste-It which Gail and Rosie both recommend for holding your needleturn applique pieces in place. A tiny spot means you don't need to use pins. Can't wait to try another needleturn project soon - probably Gail's cute bag.
The size 10 straw needles will be great for this. The pink ric-rac was supposed to be for the Sally dolls hair. As I was too eager to get her finished and substituted linen ric-rac, maybe I will have to create a sister for her.
This little quilt is an older creation of mine called Harvest Stars. The pattern was from one of the first quilt books I ever bought called Little Quilts - All Through the House.
Some of the points are cut off and not all the seams match but I like the scrappy, naive feel of it. Most of the time it lives in the lounge room helping to disguise a rather unattractive stereo system!
Finally, thanks to Catherine from Quilt Obsession in Toronto, Canada who has decided to join my Pay It Forward. Catherine is another blogger with beautiful pets - two very cuddly looking pussy cats. There is still room for one more in the PIF and remember you have 365 days to make your gifts.

11 comments:

  1. Love the colours and the scrappy look of your Harvest Stars quilt!!! Its gorgeous sweetie!!
    Hugs

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  2. Cut off points? Where? I don't see any! The quilt looks absolutely perfect to me. I just love your fabric choices!

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  3. Weaveline is just fantastic have been using that for a while Kerry at Cottage On The Hill introduced us to this great product...needleturn applique I would really like to do that....not sure where to start though.... and as for your quilt Christine, just stunning...all your gear is just so beautiful

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  4. Would love to join the Pay It Forward....is it too late

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  5. Hey Christine!!
    Did you get an email from Vicki about the Burnie Group?? She had tried to contact you. Also I need your details for the PIF challange.... pleaase :o)
    Just love your Harvest Stars Quilt - very country colours. Looking forward to seeing how you use your weavline??!!
    x Sarah
    PS: I got some glue and needles coming....... :o)

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  6. I love the scrappy look on the stars...I don´t mind some cut off points...it adds some charm to it..btw I can´t see some..;D
    I just love Roxannes glue..it´s magical...;D

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  7. Yum, yum! Your harvest Stars is absolutely gorgeous! I love it!!!

    Oh, those strawneedles are the best! It's my favorite needle for applique! so as Roxanne glue!

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  8. Your harvest star quilt is so pretty! It has indeed a scrappy look and i love it!

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  9. I love your little quilt!!You did a great job on it and I don't even see the points that are cut off. Is there still room in your PIF?? I would like to join in.

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  10. After looking at your stars, I am terribly ashamed of mine, oh, well, maybe I coud beg for lessons?? tee hee
    thanks for sharing,
    lyn

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  11. Scrappy quilts are my passion and yours is wonderful. I have that pattern, maybe I should be looking at it again.

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Thanks for taking the time to comment. I appreciate your thoughts.

Christine