Quilting and Stuff by Knitnoid

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I made my first quilted item as a visual aid for a math project in 7th grade. Over the next 25 years quilting was hit or miss, but quilting took over all the other crafts I've done in 2003.

Computer Issues and Design Wall Inspiration

July 8, 2009 12:07 am ⋅

I’m having computer issues, so no pictures and this will be short.

Back in May, when Judy prompted us to show what was on our design wall, I had to figure out how to create the wall. I searched for the posting so I could give credit, but was unable to locate it until now.

Lyn posted on the Quilt In a Day forum her design wall, and that’s when it came together for me.

My post back in May shows how I implemented the wall. Yesterday I bought a larger tablecloth for $3 and eventually, I’ll make the buttonhole and put up a couple of more hooks to hang it. Have to clear the sewing machine off first.

Anyway — thanks Lyn for making this click for me.

Posted in: designwall

Stash Report Week # 27

July 5, 2009 9:10 am ⋅

All I got done this week was cutting up half the scrap basket into usable pieces. I’ll count those pieces when I pull them to use in a quilt. So, the only thing I “used” was 1 1/4 yards of the purple striped batik I bought last week as vacation souvenirs. I gave each of my quilting buddies a FQ at dinner Thursday night.

Fabric Added this Week: 0 yards
Fabric Added to Date: 159.5 yards

Fabric Used this Week: 1.25 yards
Fabric Used to Date: 54.952 yards

Net Stash: +104.548 yards

Posted in: Stash Busting Report

Strings, Strips, Bricks and Blocks

July 2, 2009 11:39 pm ⋅


I have no idea what has gotten into me. For the last couple of days I’ve been tackling the scrap basket. As you can see, great progress has been made. With the exception of the pile of pressed scraps, all that is left is the red, pink, purple and blue scraps.


My boxes are getting full. I’ve got 1 1/2″, 2″, 2 1/2″ strips, strings, 2″ x 3 1/2″ bricks and 2″ blocks and 2 1/2″ x 4 1/2″ bricks & 2 1/2″ blocks.


One of these days I’m going to make a log cabin quilt with the 1 1/2″ strips. Believe it or not, I haven’t made a traditional log cabin quilt. As for the rest of the pieces, who knows what they’ll end up in.

Posted in: log cabin, scraps

Green Scraps!

July 1, 2009 7:57 pm ⋅


Last week I pulled most, if not all of my green scraps from my scrap basket to cut them up into usable pieces.

I just finished cutting the last of them up.

The pile at the top are the slivers which will be tossed out, then there were 3 pieces which were too big to get sliced up. The pile at the bottom are crumbs. I’m not into crumbs, but I know there are those who are, so one of these days, I’m going to box all the crumbs up and send them to someone.

The stack of 2 1/2 inch by 4 1/2 bricks is about 1 inch tall, the 2 1/2 inch squares about 3/4 of an inch tall. The 2 x 3 1/2 inch bricks and 2 inch squares are about 1 3/4 inches high. I’m not sure how many bricks and squares that works out to.

Then there is are the strips and strings. 2 1/2 inches, 2 inches, 1 1/2 inches and finally strings.

I think I’ll dig through my basket and find another color to work on now.

Posted in: scraps

What’s on My Design Wall – 6/29

June 29, 2009 9:46 am ⋅


What’s on my design wall? Technically the same thing as last week. So I’ll answer the question “What am I working on right now?” It’s this red work snowman from Crabapple Hill’s Winter Wonderland. I bought this pattern several years ago and have been working off and on on the red work. I’ve also been collecting red and white fabrics to make the pieced blocks.

One block was finished a while back, and I just finished the second block a couple of weeks ago. This is what I grab when I know I’m going to be waiting somewhere. In addition to the block in the hoop, I have two more traced off and ready to go. There is no deadline for this quilt top, so when I finish up the red work, I’ll start on the pieced block.

Check out Judy’s blog to see what is on other quilter’s design walls.

Posted in: designwall, red work

Stash Report Week # 26

June 28, 2009 9:34 am ⋅


Judy over at Patchwork Times has pointed out that we are halfway through the year. Am I as far along as I’d like to be with my stash? My goal was simple. Keep track. And good or bad, I’ve done that. It has been an eye opener for me. It has also made me more conscious of my purchase. I’d like to think it has slowed my purchases down, but I couldn’t say for certain. I do know that I think about each purchase I do.

So how did my stash go this week? I cut fabric from my stash to make several cool ties (got 3 made before the outdoor concert last week)and I made another block for the Kansas Spirit quilt. Most of pile of green scraps has been cut up as well — but I’ll count those when I use them. I also worked on my red work snowmen.

The inbound fabric is 3 1/2 yards. 1 1/2 yards of the purple stripe batik, 1 yard of the plaid and 1 yard of the blue Ice print.

So here’s report:

Fabric Added this Week: 3 1/2 yards
Fabric Added to Date: 159.5 yards

Fabric Used this Week: .875 yards
Fabric Used to Date: 53.702 yards

Net Stash: +105.798 yards

Posted in: Stash Busting Report

Scraps!

June 24, 2009 10:41 pm ⋅

Over the past year, I’ve managed to get my scraps into this single laundry basket. It’s about 18 inches square and 11 inches tall. It fits nicely under my fabric shelves. As you can see it’s rather full – but I can’t bring myself to toss out usable fabric. So, this week, instead of doing any number of other things around the house which need to be done, I’ve been working on my scraps.

I follow Bonnie Hunter’s Scrap User’s System with some variation. I’ve got shoe boxes on my shelves with squares, bricks, strips and strings. I’ve even been known to pull pieces from these boxes for quilts I’m making.

My goal is to clear the laundry basket — some day — but more importantly not add to it. So, moving forward whenever I finish a project I’m going to cut up my scraps if they are smaller than a fat eighth.

This week I’ve pulled a couple of handfuls of fabric out of the basket and cut it up, but I could hardly tell looking at the scrap basket. So, tonight I pulled most of the green out of the basket. I won’t call it all, because I didn’t do a complete search. There could still be some hidden in the middle.

I’m curious to see how many pieces I can get out of this. When I get this pile done, it will be back to something more pressing I’m sure.

Posted in: scraps

What’s on My Design Wall – 6/22

June 22, 2009 10:11 pm ⋅

Last week’s design wall project is finished. I posted about it a couple of days ago. So, it’s on to a new project.

This week it is this table runner I made from the Kansas Troubles Quilters Cranberry Wishes line. Yes, it’s a new project (so much for no new starts). Last fall I bought a jelly roll to make a couple of table runners and a bag from the Jammin’ Table Toppers & Bag pattern, also from KTQ.

Although it looks to be finished, I want to add the raw edge applique flowers to the ends of the runner. I’m actually trying to figure out if I can fashion a poinsettia since this is a Christmas line. I’ll either figure it out, go with the flowers as designed, or call it done.

Check out other quilters’ design walls at Patchwork Designs.

Posted in: designwall, KTS, table runner

Stash Report Week # 25

June 21, 2009 9:27 am ⋅

This week I finished a UFO, made a birthday swap block, started and nearly finished a new project all from stash — if you don’t count thread. I didn’t have anything remotely close to use on a Kansas Troubles table runner, so a quick trip to to the store was in order.

Since thread was 50% off, not only did I buy the three spools of Gutermann color # 561, I also picked up spool of Coats & Clark in Caramel. It’s a great color to use on just about everything (except Ks Troubles)and I’m about out. I’m happy to say that I walked in, picked up my thread and was back out the store doors with out even looking at fabric.

The table runner is bound but I am considering some raw edge applique flowers to each end so I’ve not declared it done.

Fabric Added this Week: 0 yards
Fabric Added to Date: 156.0 yards

Fabric Used this Week: 4.125 yards
Fabric Used to Date: 53.702 yards

Net Stash: +102.298 yards

Posted in: KTS, Stash Busting Report, thread

Finished a UFO!

June 19, 2009 11:06 pm ⋅

As I mentioned on Monday, I started making this quilt in the early 90’s as a high school graduation gift. This was before quilting took over my life, so I didn’t really know what I was doing.

Today, it’s finished. It’s not perfect, but it’s done. I think I’ll call it Stars & Stripes.

Posted in: finish, Stars and Stripes, UFOs