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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

barbora     flower small skalabara quilts

two cushion covers with kaffe fassett fabrics

The idea to make these two cushion covers came from Saija when looking at her blogpost. Instead of the blue hues and white background, I decided to go for fabrics from my Kaffe Fasset Collective stash. For the background I have used Kona Solid in eggshell. Here the cushion covers from the front :

cushion cover red - skalabara quilts

cushion cover green - skalabara quilts

From the back :

cushion cover yellow - skalabara quilts

cushion cover orange - skalabara quilts

And some more photos :

cushion cover red green - skalabara quilts

cushion cover red orange - skalabara quilts

cushion cover gren yellow - skalabara quilts

Piecing details, the pinned sandwich before quilting. I always add backing to my cushion covers sandwich : Bomull from IKEA. The orange backside has rectangles cut 2,5″ x 3″.

cushion cover orange detail - skalabara quilts

I have pieced the yellow back with rectangles cut 2,5″ x 4,5″ and squares cut 2,5″ x 2,5″. See quilting details on the photos below.

cushion cover yellow detail - skalabara quilts

For the half-square triangles I have cut 24 squares 4″ x 4″ – from the Kona Solid in eggshell and 24 pieces 4″ x 4″ from my Kaffe Fassett Collective stash. For the golden accent triangles I have cut squares 2″ x 2″.

cushion cover blue - skalabara quilts

I have inserted a zipper closure to both cushion covers. Quilted with my favourite walking foot in straight lines folowing the design :

cushion cover red quilting - skalabara quilts

cushion cover red quilting detail - skalabara quilts

cushion cover yellow quilting - skalabara quilts

cushion cover orange quilting - skalabara quilts

The two cushion covers together :

cushion cover red and green - skalabara quilts

cushion cover red and green in the shade - skalabara quilts

Cushion cover size  : 24″ x 18″, inserted zipper closure on the bottom

Quilting thread : diverse colors Gütermann Cotton 30

Thanks for visting, happy quilting

barbora   flower small skalabara quilts

 

cross tile quilt with kona solids

In the moment I have seen a photo of this quilt on the web, I knew that I wanted to make it. The pattern is by Emily from Quilty Love and is called Cross Tile Quilt. I liked the strong bold colours and the white background. Also the blocks are 14″ x 14″ and it is a quick sewing project.

cross tile quilt - skalabara quilts

As mentioned before, I am trying to use the fabrics that I have on stock. I have a big box full off fabrics from the Kona solids collection.  As I wanted to make a quilt throw, I needed to choose 20 colours. The photo is before I decided on all colours, four are still missing. Made staples with the first colour combinations – they changed constantly.

cross tile quilt kona solids - skalabara quilts

And voila, the top was finished and basted for quilting.

cross tile quilt baste 1 - skalabara quilts

Bought backing fabric during my last stay in Prague. The fabric is “European”, i.e. is has a width of 59″. I added some Kona solid in silver to top up the quilt backing.

cross tile quilt backing 1 - skalabara quilts

A “x-ray” photo of the quilt taken against the sun from the back. Here you can see the piece on the right with the silver solid fabric.

cross tile quilt backing 3 - skalabara quilts

I wasn’t sure how to quilt it. I did some thinking about the pros and cons between free motion quilting and quilting with the walking foot – and yes, the walking foot made it. I decided to quilt it with straight lines approx. 1″ apart and did guidelines with the Hera Marker.

cross tile quilt baste 3 - skalabara quilts

A detail photo of the quilting – the lines are somehowy straight, but I am very happy with the result. It is handmade!

cross tile quilt detail 1 - skalabara quilts

cross tile quilt detail 2 - skalabara quilts

cross tile quilt detail 3 - skalabara quilts

I have used the same fabric for the binding as in the original quilt by Emily : silver from Kona solids.

cross tile quilt binding 1 - skalabara quilts

I am very happy with this quilt – it turned out even better than I thought. Bright colours and a simple design – once more: thanks Emily for the great pattern!

cross tile quilt 5 - skalabara quilts

cross tile quilt 4 - skalabara quilts

Quilt size : 62″ x 78″  /  Block size : 14″ x 14″

Wadding : Warm & White by The Warm Company

Quilting thread : Mettler Quilting Cotton col. nat 4 and Aurifil 40/2 colour 2600

 

Maybe this bright Cross Tile Quilt could be inspiration for your next project!

Happy sewing, barbora  flower small skalabara quilts

books, tiles and no excuses

On my way back home at the airport in Prague I was deciding whether to buy these glossy magazines with a lot of advertisement or to get a nice book. This time a book won : The Chef by Martin Suter. I am glad that I bought it, reading was excellent, the story fresh and there was space left for imagination. Martin Suter does not disappoint me. The last book I read from him was : Allmen und die Libellen. Another amusing story with an interesting plot.

Patchwork and quilting is set aside at the moment : visiting my Mum, getting back to normal from my holiday mood and now we have my husbands son and family with us. But since I have read this post from The Burned Hand  I have started to think about my attitude. Instead of finding excuses for not doing something and I just should do it!! I have all my fabrics for the Skill Builder BOM by Pile of Fabric together, so tomorrow is the right day to start this project and pick up with the others.

A few weeks ago we went with clients to an antique construction material shop situated about 2 hours drive from us. There were thousands and thousands of different articles on display. When walking around the spacious plot I found my favorite pieces : antique tiles. They have amazing designs – they are like models for patchwork patterns.

tiles x 3

tiles

Thanks for stopping, Barbora

next quilt finished and one more to go

I finally finished the Garlands quilt for Joan. It is a Xmas present for her granddaughter. The pattern is from the book Modern Patchwork by Elizabeth Hartman. The original size is 49″ x 68″. I added a few more rows and a column to it make to a single bed quilt.garlands quilt

Size : 54″ x 80″; free-motion quilted with meander and loops. The backing has a polka dot fabric with a pink background and white dots. Sorry about the photo, but because of heavy rain I could not take any pictures outside.

I have one more quilt in work : a Happy Birthday, Mum quilt. My mum turned 80 last Sunday and I hope to finish it till next Tuesday, so that I can take it with me to Prague. It is a throw for my Mum and for her new armchair.

happy birthday, Mum

Happy quilting, Barbora