Wednesday, November 12, 2008

Ahhh... done!

This past weekend I decided not to get on the computer and to spend some time playing with my kiddos and completing some existing projects that some... well, lets just say it's been a while since I have worked them. I finally got around to take some pictures tonight to post. It feels so great to have them finally completed so I can now move on to some new projects.

Project #1 - I started this quilt 2 years ago for my dad. My dad is a big collector of the antique Snoopy Flying Ace as he is a pilot (not commercial). He has been flying since he was 13 years old and absolutely loves it! So... my bright idea was to make him this quilt 2 years ago for Christmas.... and as you can see it just got finished. YEAH!!!! I used 2" Quilt Fuse and applied various blue fabric squares for the sky and various red fabric squares for the dog house. I then drew out snoopy applique pieces on fabric to create what you see in the picture. To finish it off, I stitched a very tight zig zag around each piece to give it an embroidered look.

Project #2 - I bought some solid Geranimal shirts for the kids from Wal-mart and then bought several types of Grosgrain ribbon to emblish them with. This is the first shirt I did. Paige actually helped me decide how we were going to embelish the shirts. We did this purple one and also a light pink shirt. They really turned out very cute!

Project #3 - Remember our little maltese dog, Abby? Well, we did find her a great new home back in September and she now has a playmate, MacKenzie. Well... I had a Moda Pampered Pooch charm pack and decided to make Abby and MacKenzie a small doggie quilt for Christmas. I was able to make two small quilts out of one charm pack. I just split the colors up for a boy quilt and a girl quilt. These work great as doll quilts, too! Fast and easy... just my kind of quilt!

Project #4 - Last, I finished a vintage airplane quilted napsack for Matthew. I used the Moda Home Vintage Airplanes fabric and various other Moda fabrics for this napsack.
I had some people ask what to use for the closures on a boy napsack, so here is what I do. On this particular one I used natural twill tape and added snaps to keep it rolled up. I have also used velcro in the past on a boyish grosgrain ribbon. I went with the snaps this time to give it that more utilitarian look.
Someone else also asked how I attached the pillow on my quilted napsacks. It is actually very easy. I just add an additional inch on the top flange so I can stitch it to the top of the napsack before binding. Just make sure to use no more than 1/4" seam allowance so when you bind it, the binding will cover the stitching.

On to more projects...

7 comments:

  1. Wow - so many great projects in one post. I love them all. The flying ace quilt is really amazing.

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  2. My you were busy! that has got to feel good to get those things completed

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  3. We are 2 Maltese dogs and we wanted to say Two Paws Up! for your outstanding Snoopy quilt. Your PaLs, LuLu and LoLLy!

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  4. Wow... these projects are fabulous! I'm so impressed.

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  5. Your projects are too cute! Do you know if the Moda vintage airplane fabric is still available? (My husband is also a pilot)

    Thanks for sharing!

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  6. Fun! Isn't it great to actually finish things? I'm really wishing I had a girl right now- those ribbon shirts are darling!

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  7. Hey You! It was so fun meeting you and talking with you at market, you're such a doll!!! I hope your little girl is doing better. Post some pics when you finish your skirt, I'd love to see it! Take care!

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