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sneak peek of the turquoise quilt

The first half of this year I was working on a secret project – a quilt for my Mum. She asked me to make her a new quilt for the couch in her kitchen. Her colour choice for the new quilt was the same blue/turquoise/green.

cushion covers in turquoise - skalabara quilts

Matching to the new quilt, I made 5 cushion covers. All with the same color palette and all Kona solids. The background fabric is Kona solid in Ash – a wonderful hue between beige and grey. A very versatile neutral color.

Browsing my computer to upload photos of all five cushions covers, I couldn’t find them. Ohhh jeee, forgot to save them properly. This one I have pieced from all the leftover scraps. See this blog post.

patchwork city improvisional cushion cover - skalbara quilts

The two cushion covers have geometrical patterns. One is a checkerboard block with 2,5″ cut squares, finished cushion size is 18″ square.

cushion covers in turquoise - skalabara quilts
cushion covers in turquoise - skalabara quilts

Quilted with the walking foot in diagonal lines, stitch length is 4,0 mm. I have added a turquoise binding as a decoration element.

The second cushion cover has a stripe pattern, using 1,5″ wide fabric pieces. The quilting is in diagonal, the stitching lines are 1″ apart. Cushion size is 16″ square.

For both cushion covers, I have used the same thread : Mettler Silk Finish Cotton 50, color 2792 in turquoise.

cushion covers in turquoise - skalabara quilts
cushion covers in turquoise - skalabara quilts

Here a few more shots :

cushion covers in turquoise - skalabara quilts
cushion covers in turquoise - skalabara quilts

Turquoise checkerboard cushion cover : 18″ x 18″

Turquoise stripe blocks cushion cover : 16″ x 16″

Wadding : Natur Bamboo Blend by Rosello – 50/50 bamboo cotton blend

Quilting thread : Mettler Silk Finish Cotton 40 – color 2792 turquoise

Lesson learned : save photos correctly on the computer to find them later ! Happy quilting.

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pineapple wall hanging

Another UFO done! I had this wall hanging top at least 2 years, well hidden somewhere on the shelf. Because of the corona total lockdown in Spain, I have a lot of time for finishing my set aside projects. I would rather do without a corona pandemia, but we have to do the best out of the worst situation.

pineapple wall hanging 1 - skalabara quilts

The quilt pattern is from Elizabeth Hartman – Pineapple Farm. I have made 2 mini quilts before. This wall hanging is for my sewing room. All pattern fabrics are by Kaffe Fassett collective. The background fabric is Kona Solid Eggshell.

pineapple wall hanging 3 - skalabara quilts

pineapple wall hanging 4 - skalabara quilts

Free motion quilted with meanders. I had to try out my new Bernina. A good project – not big and not too small.

pineapple wall hanging detail 1 - skalabara quilts

pineapple wall hanging detail 2 - skalabara quilts

pineapple wall hanging detail 3 - skalabara quilts

The backing fabric is once more Bomull calico from IKEA, 100% unbleached cotton.

pineapple wall hanging quilting 1 - skalabara quilts

pineapple wall hanging quilting detail 1 - skalabara quilts

Binding fabric is also a Kaffe Fassett design.

pineapple wall hanging 5 - skalabara quilts

Wall hanging size :  25 1/2″ x 35 1/2″ / pineapple block size : 5″ x 13″

Wadding : Quilters Dream Request 100 % cotton

Quilting thread : Aurifil Mako NE 40/2 – color 2000 Light Sand

 

Happy quilting, even under these surreal circumstances

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modern sampler

Over Christmas I have started a new quilt and finally I managed to piece the top. I have used a pattern by Emily Dennis from her great book Modern Quilts. It is not a one-to-one copy of the Block by Block Sampler. Some blocks were not my favourite ones plus I have changed the quilt size.

modern sampler - skalabara quilts

The original quilt design is 60 x 66 inches. My quilt top is 56 x 67 inches as I prefer rectangular quilt shapes to the square ones. I have also used other block layout. I had so much fun selecting the fabric colors, cutting and piecing each block.

modern sampler detail 2 - skalabara quilts

Once more I have used only solid fabrics, most of them are Kona solids by Robert Kaufman.

modern sampler - churn dash - skalabara quilts

modern sampler - compass star - skalabara quilts

modern sampler - first place - skalabara quilts

modern sampler - hopscotch - skalabara quilts

modern sampler - hourglass - skalabara quilts

modern sampler - shine on - skalabara quilts

modern sampler - sideway arrows - skalabara quilts

modern sampler - tiled stars - skalabara quilts

A detail quilt top view

modern sampler detail 3 - skalabara quilts

modern sampler detail 4 - skalabara quilts

This week I want to visit the Bernina representative in my area (2 hours drive) to try out the Bernina 720 and 770QE. I am so happy with my Bernina 440QE, I have had it for at least 10 years now and it is time to move on, to a higher level. What I like on the 720/770 is the larger space to the right of the needle. 3 inches more space make a big difference. This is the reason I am piecing so many blocks and not quilting. I want to leave it for the new machine!

Happy quilting !

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tri bull blocks quilted

It has been some time since I have made the two tri bull blocks. I checked my original post and it has been more than a year and half ago!? Gosh, where did the time go? I added fabric to the original block and now both blocks are 20″ x 20″. A good size for cushion covers.

Block A – the one with better fabric choice :

19 CU tribull A 1

19 CU tribull A 5

19 CU tribull A 7

19 CU tribull A back 1

And block B – the first one I made, my color choice was not so ideal :

19 CU tribull B 1

19 CU tribull B 4

19 CU tribull B 7

19 CU tribull B back 1

And here to compare the two blocks and quilting :

 

 

Thanks for visiting, happy quilting!

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sugaridoo bernina quilt along

Since I had so much fun and learnt a lot with the Summer Sampler 2019, I have signed up for a new quilt along. This time it is a free one from the Bernina blog. Irene from Sugaridoo made the quilt design. The quilt consists of 12 rows altogether. Each row has a different design and the instructions come end of the month.

sugaridoo bernina quilt along 2 - skalabara quilts

The first row (actually row number 5 of the quilt design) was released already end of November. The next row instruction is due on the 26th of December. The quilt along will take place over the next 12 months. In meantime I have selected fabrics and will start with piecing after the holidays or even in the new year. Then I can cut and piece 2 rows at once.

sugaridoo bernina quiltalong 1 - skalabara quilts

My fabric choice :

  • background fabric is Kona Solid in Haze – Robert Kaufman
  • accent fabric is Kona Solid in Pewter – Robert Kaufman
  • diverse color solids from Kona Solids – Robert Kaufman and Bella Solids – Moda Fabrics

Looking forward to finish this new project at the end of 2020!

Maybe you want to join too?! Happy quilting

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