tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-20895060442420646822024-02-08T00:36:06.072+02:00SCRAPPY MEA Quilter's Life in JerusalemSusanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400882984728508882noreply@blogger.comBlogger723125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089506044242064682.post-4944716509979716412017-05-19T10:57:00.000+03:002017-05-19T10:58:22.558+03:00Finally, a Finish!<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">Well, it's been a while, hasn't it? Have been traveling a lot (Israel-Florida-Baltimore-Pittsburgh-Baltimore-Florida...twice!) and have been kept extra busy with family on both sides of the Atlantic/Mediterranean. Finished a number of small projects--I still love making those minis. And this week I finished one bed-sized quilt, for Grandson #2. I started piecing the blocks a couple of years ago, but got side-tracked and forgot about them. Picked the project back up, and my grandson helped me figure out color combinations for the blocks that still needed to be pieced. This week I finally got the quilting done, and I think it came out pretty cute! The quilting in the center was done in a "barn raising" pattern, and the borders were quilted with a cable design. Had a good time making this one!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The 36-patch blocks were pieced following a tutorial from Amanda Jean at <a href="http://www.crazymomquilts.blogspot.com/">www.crazymomquilts.blogspot.com</a>. I know there are other ways of doing this, but her method worked just fine for me. </span></div>
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Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400882984728508882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089506044242064682.post-8311692828875432432017-03-10T23:41:00.001+02:002017-03-10T23:41:35.118+02:00Another little quilt<p dir=ltr>My second little quilt is finished. This darling quilt was a Monthly Mini from Temecula Quilt Company. Their Monthly Minis make sure that I always have a project to work on and I'm never bored! I finish one, and the next one arrives! <br>
I don't remember what this one is called. All I know is, it had Flying Geese, it had an easy-peasy red and cream checkerboard, and it had great country colors. And it was fun to hand quilt, waiting for my flight to Miami. What could be better?<br>
Have a great weekend. Happy Purim to all my quilting friends in Israel! </p>
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Have mostly been taking care of sick family members, but they are all feeling better now. In my spare time (and while waiting for flights at the airport) I've managed to do a fair amount of hand stitching.<br />
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This was an adorable pattern from Kathleen Tracy. Finished up the quilting and put on the binding in Baltimore.<br />
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Am in the process of sewing on the binding for another little quilt. Will post a picture of that one when it's finished.<br />
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Sending love to all my quilting ladies in Israel. I miss you all!<br />
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It was a busy day, and I didn't have a chance to write anything about it, so I'm back today to give you some background. I came across the original on Pinterest some time back. It was made by Martha at <a href="http://qisforquilter.com/">Qisforquilter</a>, and I had wanted to make it for a while now. However, there was no way I could make it the way Martha did--she cut all 160 triangles, good for her! I am in awe of quilters who can do that! Klutz that I am, there was no way I could sew on 160 little triangles and have them come out right...bias edges and I just do not get along. So I cut out little squares and used the "corner square" method. This worked out just fine, and voila! An adorable little doll quilt made with reproduction 1930s fabrics! Martha, thanks for the inspiration! Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400882984728508882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089506044242064682.post-26795141978051847432016-09-14T18:41:00.002+03:002016-09-14T18:41:43.569+03:00Wordless Wednesday<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400882984728508882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089506044242064682.post-75368423093863222016-08-28T18:22:00.001+03:002016-08-28T18:22:36.321+03:00Fresh Traditions<p dir=ltr>I've had a basket of 3" feedsack squares hanging around forever. When I saw the Fresh <u>Tradition</u><u>s</u> doll quilt pattern from American Patchwork & Quilting, I knew it would be perfect for those feedsacks. I think it came out adorable! </p>
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<span style="font-size: large;">In the lead-up to July 4th, all the quilt blogs and Instagram were filled with patriotic quilts. By the time the 4th rolled around, I was bitten by the patriotic bug and needed to make something red, white, and blue. So out came all my red, white, and blue fabrics and by Tuesday this top was pieced. I had pinned a quilt from Purl Soho on Pinterest a while back, and used her pattern to make it. I used the no-waste Flying Geese method, and it was easy-peasy!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The quilt top measures 24" x 24", which is a nice size to work on while traveling (my next trip to the States is in the planning stages). I'm going to "big-stitch" quilt it with perle cotton. That should be fun. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">A lot of babysitting has gone on recently. Spent a good part of Wednesday with Tali, who is 2 years old and a little dolly. She's the first girl after 4 boys, and she is very girly! </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Last night, I had a great time. My friend, Chana, and I went to the monthly meeting of the Baltimore Heritage Quilt Guild. This was my old guild from before we moved to Israel 20 years ago. I recognized some of the ladies I had known 20 years ago. Even my friend, Susan Minster, was there. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">The guest speaker at the meeting was quilter extraordinaire, Sujata Shah. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">You may have read her blog, The Root Connection, or seen her book, Cultural Fusions. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sujata started off with a slide show. She presented pictures from her native India, showing how her approach to color and pattern were influenced by her experience growing up there. She talked about the way she works, and how her working style evolved. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">For some reason, this is one of my favorite quilts. I guess because she cut her triangles free-form, it has the scrappy look I love, and the solid halves of the HSTs are all different shades of earth tones. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">More free-form triangles. Sujata says that one of the things she loves about art in India is that is full of imperfections, giving a true hand-made feel. She strives for this in her own work. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">And finally, the guild's raffle quilt. The top is stitched together, and the quilt will be ready in time for the guild's show, some time next year. Isn't she a beauty?</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">If you're wondering where I am...so am I! I've been doing so much traveling, some days I don't know where I am when I wake up in the morning! Almost two weeks ago, we drove from Baltimore to Pittsburgh to visit my daughter and her family. What a pleasure. While I was there, I got to spend LOTS of time with the grandchildren (pictures to follow). Went to their baseball games and swimming lessons. Took LONG walks in the woods. Played WAY too many games. Read WAY too many picture books. Spent almost every morning at the AMAZING public library. Walked with the three girls yesterday for breast cancer (Susan B. Komen). But today (waaaah) I had to say goodbye and come back to Baltimore. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I'll be here until May 19, doing some work on the house, then down to Florida and (finally) back to Israel. I have had a great time, but will be happy to be back in my own space and eating my own cooking. And not living out of a suitcase! </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">Tomorrow, I'm planning on attending the monthly meeting of the Baltimore Heritage Quilt Guild. This was the guild I belonged to before we moved to Israel. I'm really excited because 1) the guest speaker is going to be Sujata Shah, a quilter who I really love and 2) I'm going to the meeting with my new quilting friend, Chana. I'll try to take some pictures of Sujata and her trunk show. Lazy me, I've been posting pics on Instagram and nothing on the blog. Instagram-so much fun! </span></div>
Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400882984728508882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089506044242064682.post-79261121644486487702016-04-12T16:00:00.001+03:002016-04-12T16:00:02.506+03:00Spotted This Morning<span style="font-size: large;">This was what I saw this morning. He was having a good time, splashing in the water of the lake. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">I didn't take the picture--I don't carry my phone while I run--but I wanted you to get to see him. He's called an <i><b>anhinga</b>. </i>I love learning about new species. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Have a great day! Learn something new! </span>Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400882984728508882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089506044242064682.post-35981022200312791842016-04-12T14:05:00.003+03:002016-04-12T14:05:59.619+03:00Little Stitches<div style="text-align: justify;">
<span style="font-size: large;">My trip to the U.S. continues...hanging out in south Florida with Mom and Dad. Sometimes I feel a bit disoriented, being away from home so long and pretty much living out of a suitcase. I miss my own "space", my own real life. Some days feel surreal. I try to stay anchored; I start off the day by running a couple of miles, make sure to put in some quilting stitches every day so I feel like something was accomplished, stay in touch with the kids in Israel by Skype and Whatsapp. Somehow it's not the same as being there with them. Am supposed to go back at the end of May.</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I finished quilting and binding the little Christmas Geese quilt that was pieced a few months ago. This was another Monthly Mini from Temecula Quilt Company. Even though there is nothing particularly creative about making these kits, it still provides me with the feeling that I'm making something, which in itself is rewarding. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I actually ended up with two kits for this, so one will be to keep and one for a friend. It was a very cute pattern and fun to make. They sent me out a kit for another Monthly Mini--it's called Baby Baskets and is adorable--and I should receive it here in Florida this week. I'll be in Baltimore next week where my machine and quilting tools are, and hopefully I'll get a chance to piece it then. If I manage to get it done, I'll post some pics of course. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">It's a good thing I brought along lots of little quilts to work on during my trip to the States. While I was in Baltimore, I finished up two more minis. These were both Monthly Mini kits from The Temecula Quilt Company. Sometimes it's just easier to have someone else pick out the fabrics and the pattern and all you have to do is sew it up. This Diamond in a Square was a quick project. I pieced it before leaving Israel, and quilted and bound it while I've been here. It was quilted by hand with #8 perle cotton, one of my favorite quilting threads. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">At first I started quilting it by hand, then changed my mind and quilted it on the machine...that took about 5 minutes. I had cleaned and oiled my Bernina, which sat unused in Baltimore for way too long, and I wanted to see what she could do. Worked like a charm! Then all I had to do was finish up the binding. </span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">I've been in Baltimore almost two weeks now. Getting some work done in the house, which I haven't been to in over four years. It's still quite cold here (unlike South Florida, where Mom tells me it was 91 degrees yesterday), and lucky for me, a friend gifted me with a coat she's no longer using. Am seeing lots of old friends, and even made a new quilting friend. This was the funniest story--we went to this family's house for lunch, and somewhere near the end of the meal I noticed a gorgeous bargello-style quilt hanging on the wall behind me. It looked so familiar--I had seen the same quilt on a blog years ago and corresponded a bit with the maker. Turned out this was the same lady! She gave me a tour of the house, and there were stunning quilts all over the place. Wow wow wow!</span></div>
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<span style="font-size: large;">While I run, I have time to think. Sometimes I recite some poetry I've learned by heart, or say some Psalms as I go. It's the nicest time of my day. </span><br />
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<span style="font-size: large;">Sorry it's not such a great picture, and of course I left a thread showing on the top. But it's such a cute little quilt, I love it anyway. This is a very traditional little block called "Sugar Bowl". The pattern was in one of Gwen Marston's older books. I love the combination of red and white, it's so classic.</span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">Getting ready to take Dad to a doctor's appointment this morning. Another day, another doctor. He's really doing pretty well, considering his health problems. I'm glad I was able to come and help out, and just be with Mom and Dad. It's the first time in 40 years that I don't have anyone at home, so I have the flexibility to travel without worrying about anyone. </span><br />
<br />Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400882984728508882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089506044242064682.post-83396677010751606452016-03-16T12:26:00.001+02:002016-03-16T12:26:16.612+02:00Black Ducks<span style="font-size: large;">And yes, I forgot to mention the AWESOME humidity outside at 5:30 a.m. Indescribable. </span><br />
<span style="font-size: large;">And also I neglected to mention the problem with these ducks. Either they are deaf or blind or just plain STUPID, because they can <i>see </i>you coming, they can <i>hear </i>you coming, and they just plain refuse to get out of the way. These ducks obviously have a death-wish. </span><br />
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Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400882984728508882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089506044242064682.post-66317228552703672342016-03-16T11:41:00.001+02:002016-03-16T11:41:13.204+02:00On the Road Again (Florida)Yes, I'm back with Mom and Dad in Florida again. I'll be here for one more week, then I travel to Baltimore, where I'll be for a week, and then back to Florida! The weather here is hot already.Yesterday temps were in the 90s here in Pembroke Pines. I go out to run at 5:30 a.m., before the sun comes up. When I go out, it's already in the 70s, but it's better than going out later in the day when temps are really hot. The water in the pool is starting to warm up, and Mom says it will be swimming temperature soon.<br />
The only problem with running in the dark is...the ducks. The ducks here are BLACK and they park themselves right near the running path for the night. I'm always afraid I will step on a duck in the dark and I'll get bitten. But so far that hasn't happened. So far. I'm being really vigilant so I don't step on one. On Friday I saw a mother duck with 4 little ducklings, 3 black and one yellow. I wonder where the yellow one came from.<br />
In my spare time, when I'm not busy playing Mah Jong or going to doctors with Mom and Dad, I've been working on my little hand-quilting projects. Three are finished already. I hope I brought enough with me to work on. There are 5 more to go.<br />
Here's the first one:<br />
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This is only 9" square. The little Churn Dashes finished at 3".I love them! The pattern was in my favorite quilt magazine, Sew Scrappy, which I think only came out twice. There were so many good patterns in each one of them. I wish they would put out another issue. Does anyone out there remember that magazine besides me? Both cover quilts were by Kathie Holland, and they were amazing! </div>
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Okay, I need to put on my running shoes and get out there! </div>
Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400882984728508882noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089506044242064682.post-77908298243105504112016-03-01T06:24:00.001+02:002016-03-01T06:24:49.937+02:00Getting ready to go<p dir=ltr>Just got back recently from a visit with my folks in Florida, and I'm packing to go back for an extended trip. My Dad has Parkinson's disease and Mom can use an extra pair of hands to care for him. So I'm getting ready to leave. This involves closing up my house here in Jerusalem and putting together some hand quilting projects to work on while I'm traveling, and while I'm at my parents' house. I'll have some long layovers in airports, and I like to have some hand quilting while I sit.<br>
This is one of the little quilts I'm taking along. The pattern was from Karen Costello Soltys' <u>book</u>, Bits and Pieces, and it was paper pieced-an easy way to make perfect diamonds. If you like making little quilts, you might like this book. I've already made four of the quilts in it, and hope to make them all one day.</p>
<p dir=ltr>Okay. Back to packing! </p>
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About two weeks ago, our granddaughter-in-law gave birth to identical twin boys in the 26th week. She has had a difficult recovery and was just released from the hospital last night. Baby #1 is not doing so well, and Baby #2 is progressing slowly. It is going to be a long haul. The babies are in a hospital up north, in the town of Safed, so we haven't seen them at all. My friend has a natural foods restaurant in Safed, so she is sending over good, nourishing food to our grandson and his wife, as are other people in the community there. Many prayers are needed for those babies!<br />
My scrap bins were overflowing, so I decided to do a bit of de-scrapping and cut lots of 2.5" squares out of various scrap fabrics. I pieced them together following <a href="http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.co.il/2014/07/my-scrappy-cross-roads-block-tutorial.html">Lori Holt's Scrappy Crossroads tutorial</a>. Most of the Scrappy Crossroads quilts I found online and on Instagram used white as the background fabric, but I had a nice piece of blue fabric that Etty gave me not long ago. I think it was actually from Rebecca, the long-arm quilter. It worked very nicely as a background. I made 6 blocks--they're a nice big 16" finished--and today I'm piecing a backing for it. Hopefully it will make a nice baby quilt for one of the twins when they are a bit bigger.<br />
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You can't see the whole quilt top, as I just hung it over the railing, but you can get the idea. I have to say that I used every kind of hideous fabric for this quilt, and I don't know where 90% of the fabrics came from. I'm telling you--I don't remember buying any of it! My friend Sara recognized some of the fabric as having been hers, some was definitely from the 1980s, and there may have been some really old feedsacks in there too. I think there were only a couple of fabrics I liked in there, but they look great all put together in a random scrappy way. That's the beauty of scrap quilting!<br />
Well, I have to get back to my tea. Hope you are keeping warm, wherever you are!Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400882984728508882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089506044242064682.post-12125403354860490462015-11-28T18:11:00.000+02:002015-11-28T18:11:23.014+02:00A New GranddaughterYesterday's post was so rushed, I forgot to tell you who that little baby in the picture was. Sorry about that! She's my new little granddaughter, Naama (pronounced Na-a-ma). Looks like she will either be blonde or strawberry blonde. She's a very yummy baby. Lucky for me, they live a minute away from my house, so I have had plenty of time with her already, just bonding. I am truly blessed, to be so close to my children and grandchildren. Just wish my Pittsburgh kids were here too. We're supposed to Skype tomorrow, but somehow it's just not the same.Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400882984728508882noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2089506044242064682.post-86832744455858923392015-11-27T15:32:00.001+02:002015-11-27T15:32:19.611+02:00A Friday Finish<p dir=ltr>No, not the baby-she wasn't finished today! She's three weeks old. Her pink and white baby quilt was finished today!</p>
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Kona Lime? Ooh, now that looks exciting! Of course, the photo didn't capture the real color of the fabric properly. I'll sew it together and take another pic in better light. Then you'll see how fun it is. I was a bit afraid to go with something this colorful, but it has been pretty gloomy around here of late, between terror attacks and rainy days. So I just decided to be brave and take the plunge. Sometimes I just have to get over my fear of color! </div>
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Yesterday I finished my Pink Lemonade quilt top. I don't know why I pushed off making this quilt for so long--it really wasn't hard at all. Maybe I didn't have the right yellow for setting squares, and just had to wait until I did. Lori used a red print for her corner triangles, but I used a pretty blue on mine. (double-click on the picture to get a better view) I was just in the mood for something bright. The atmosphere here has been pretty somber lately, with lots of terror attacks going on in Israel, especially here in Jerusalem. So it was nice to piece something cheerful.<br />
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The latest Monthly Mini kit from Temecula Quilt Company arrived yesterday. I think they sent the kits out a while back. (In fact, I just checked the envelope and it was mailed on September 29th.) So it takes some time for them to arrive here in Israel. But I am so, so happy when they get here! As soon as the mailman brought the envelope to my door, I ripped it open and pieced the whole little quilt. (it really is pretty tiny!) Will take a picture later on today and show you what they sent this month. They're calling it Autumn 1863. We really don't have autumn in this country, so it was nice to have a reminder of my very favorite season from when I lived in the States.Susanhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00400882984728508882noreply@blogger.com2