Wool Jacket almost finished

I am waiting on a few small iron on accents then it will be finished.  It is soooo soft and the sweatshirt lining feels really good. The washed felted wools are so easy to work with. I used a plaid wool that came from a skirt from Goodwill for the upper back and front lover edging. the same wool was fringed for the trim on the shawl collar, more fringed trim on back and also some cotton edgings. Can you see on the inside neck that I added a narrow piece from the sweater, added a very narrow dark brown cotton edging to finish. I think I might add an wool applique "tag".
Happy Quilting! I am planning another jacket in black red and gray.
Colleen

New project

Last week I attended the Oklahoma City Winter Quilt Show - it was wonderful. I sat in a seminar with Barbara Crawford, Crawford Designs. Her booth was the first one that really caught my eye and drew me in because of the beautiful wool applique. Lots of jackets, Christmas Stockings etc. The group I went with had signed up for a sweatshirt seminar called "Now You See It - Now You Don't". I had not signed up but there was room for me to attend for a small fee of $8.00. WELL THAT WAS THE MOST IMPORTANT $$$ I SPENT ALL DAY!!! As we waited for the seminar to begin I had no idea it was put on by my favorite booth!!! Barbara is a very enthusiastic teacher and the jackets she displayed were beautiful. Starting with a sweatshirt as my pattern and a jacket design idea pattern that came free with purchase of a sweatshirt I started planning my design with the incredible woolens I had purchased from The Rabbit's Lair, thank you Mary for being so helpful in pulling every piece of wool that took my eye!
Here is a pic of my jacket "work in progress" making changes as I go along and adding trims and iron on metal bling. I have ordered the letters in O O A K in bronze to add for my  " one of a kind" signature. I am having soooooo much fun, I havent made any designer wearables in years, I was truly ahead of my time 25 yrs ago.
Colleen

Wool pansies!

Today I have given myself a restful day after 9 days of family visiting. We have had so much fun, had family pics taken too. Before company came I had been rushing to finish the Teapot quilt for the quilt show and church quilts before that. I do need a rest!

Last week I made appt with my eye Dr. because I was having trouble getting used to my new glasses. Everything was blurry in the distance, closeup was OK. My eyes were 60% more nearsighted that at my checkup on Sept 7. He told me to see my Dr for blood sugar test, how surprised was I ???? it was 432, next day fasting # was 236. She started me on medication that should take it down slowly. I have a meter and check it 2 times a day.  I certainly had no idea that was what was wrong with my eyes, I have been very thirsty lately but had not connected that symptom to anything --- probably thought it was from too much machine quilting and piecing !!! LOL  All that lint you know!!!

I purchased this wool handbag at a craft show last weekend, wanting to embellish it. So today I have been cutting wool and gathering it for pansy shapes. I LOVE IT!!! I have ordered some taffeta, velvet and ribbon from Sue Spargo to jazz it up. Just pinned for now.

Designing Raffle Quilt for Stitching Memories Quilt Guild

I was asked to be in charge of our next project Raffle Quilt for our Holiday Bazaar 2011.Of course I started designing right away. From first drawing to actual layout has been quite a lot of fun. Using my grandchildrens colored markers has been so much fun. Posting design layout using a colorful winter scene fabric seen through a window. Name of quilt " I'll Be Home For Christmas". The smaller version of the winter seen will be the outside border with wool applique holly and berries, wool also used on the tan corner blocks around the center medallion.
First change - working on smaller log cabin border for window.
Colleen

Almost finished!!!

"GIVE THANKS" Almost finished! Did lots of embroidery yesterday, not sure how much more to add. Then it needs to be lined. I love it!!! Working with wool is wonderful. Now to plan 6 designs for my dining chair pads! That is my goal to get done before Christmas.

Progress on "Give Thanks" penny rug

Phyllis at Winterberry Cabin is outstanding!!! She sent my wool so fast, I have already redone my pumpkin. I really enjoy wool applique.

Wool Felt applique is addicting!!!

                Today's progress report -

I took the plaid pumpkin off and ordered another piece of wool to replace it. I have worked on it alot today. Just found out my precious middle daughter and her little family are moving away for her sweet husband to take another job. Going to Dallas area, only about 2 1/2 hours but my heart is breaking. Alex is 4 and my most precious little guy, his baby sister Payten 16 months is my adorable sugar baby darling girl. They stay with me several days a week and it is hard to imagine not seeing them every day. Their eyes light up when they see me and my heart takes an extra beat when I see their precious little faces. Yes I am having a pitty party!!! I deserve it--- My quilting and applique and blogging will help fill my days, looking forward to seeing them as often as possible on weekends. I had to bare my soul and thoughts to someone, so thank you  to those who follow my blog! I know we will all be fine, God has a plan and He knows our needs better than we do.

 

    My little sweetie pies!!! on Payten's Wizard of OZ quilt.                                                                               

"Give Thanks" Wool felt project

I did not like the plaid for the pumpkin on my "Give Thanks" penny rug. I have taken it off and ordered another piece of wool to replace it. A mottled wool in Pumpkin color. So funny because the plaid wool was my inspiration for the penny rug, but I knew when I saw the pic on my post that it had to come off. I bet many of you thought the same thing. New picture coming soon!!!

"Give Thanks" Penny Rug

This weekend's progress on "Give Thanks" Penny Rug. This is lots of fun!!! I love the feel of the wool felt, very relaxing to do while watching TV. All the large pieces are on, now lots of red berries in the lower right quadrant and a bunch of purple grapes hang on the left front of the cornucopia. Then 20 penny ovals around the edge with 3 layers of pennys.

Wool Felt Applique "Give Thanks"

Winterberry Cabin woolens - Phyllis at WC is very helpful - I will definitely shop with her again!!!

This pic is my first wool felt project, I have traced my applique patterns onto freezer paper. I love to learn something new!!! I will post progress.

Wool Penny Rug - new project

Yesterday I received my package from Winterberry Cabin. My order included a pattern for a Give Thanks Penny Rug 21" x 26". I chose my woolens to create a brighter version than is shown on pattern to go with my decor.
I am soooooo excited to begin. I have seen so many beautiful woolen quilts and applique on blogs this past month. My curiosity got the best of me and now I am going in a different direction.
I have only one quilt to finish, the Magic Stack and Whack top is done,.Don't know if I will hand quilt it or machine quilt. Also, Joe's Wizard of OZ needs to go to the machine quilter.
Not very many UFO's here as I need to see a finished product to verify spending the $$$ on fabric. LOL but it is true.
I will post a pic of the lovely hand dyed woolens and pattern soon.