But before we look at my design wall, you MUST look at my completed Eleanor Burn’s Egg Money Quilt. I am really pleased with it. Also, please note the llittle bald head right behind the top of the quilt. Isn’t he cute?
And here is my design wall. On the right is the UFO I am going to begin work on later this week. I made this feathered star almost two years ago in a group class some guild members put together. I was so very pleased with how this came out, designed a table topper for it and then…nothing. So it has come up to the top of the UFO list and it will get done!
And here are the five blocks for Esther Aliu’s Heart’s Desire BOM. The top and bottom blocks are not complete but far enough along for me to feel I might have them done by the time she gives us the next installment on May 15th.
Book (Vook) review: Several weeks ago I was asked if I would read and review an e-book on quilting.
I will start by saying that I have an iPad and a Nook and have already been reading e-books and e-magazines on it so this part was comfortable for me.
This particular book is written for someone who may be interested in quilting but knows nothing about it. It covers the structure of a quilt, fabrics, colors, tools, etc. And the best part it that every chapter starts with a video, introducing the subject.
As to content, I found it somewhat superficial. By that I mean that many terms and/or ideas (example: batting) were not well explained, but only skimmed over. If I were a beginning quilter I would have no idea at that point what batting really is That said, many ideas were introduced and, much like a survey course in college, if you were still interested, you would know that you needed more to learn about it.
I really like the concept of this book but wish it had been more fully fleshed out.
Now, for more quilty fun, head on over to Patchwork Times.
11 comments:
Your Egg Money Quilt is so fabulous!! and that little bald head is cute. ;)
WOW on your Feathered Star--been on my want list for quite a while and probably is going to stay there for a while longer. :)
Love, love, love your Heart's Desire blocks.
I have a Kindle but I'm sure thinking about getting a Nook.
Interesting concept of quilting book on your iPad. I have a Kindle -- love reading on it but don't like having to pay full price for some of the electronic books which I understand is what the publisher is requiring. I've always thought I would prefer my quilting books to be paper.
Your Heart's Desire blocks are coming along nicely. I never seem to keep up with boms. You are doing a great job of it though.
Your quilt turned out incredible!! I love the borders. I do not have an iPad but I do have a couple of quilt books on my Kindle. I have to say I like the hardcopies better.
The Egg Money Quilt is fabulous! You did a great job. I LOVE IT!
Gorgeous quilt, one of my favorites. I think your BOM is so pretty. I can't wait to see it as it gets finished.
Heart's Desire blocks are coming along very nicely.
Egg Money quilt is fabulous! DH is all too good holding up your quilt for the photo...I'm sure next time he'll have his arms up higher. Your Heart's Desire project is going to be spectacular too! Sandi
I love the applique work you did on the border of your egg money quilt!
Beautiful Egg Money quilt!
Good luck on your UFO project and your BOM. Both look great!
Your Egg Money quilt is wonderful!
Congrats on finishing your Egg Money quilt! OK, you've inspired me to drag mine out. I think I have all the blocks made! Yours is beautiful. And books on quilting really need to be in paper!
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