UFO’s–Not the Space Kind

Posted on August 2, 2014 by pamelajeannestudio

If you are a quilter, you are very familiar with UFO’s (Un-Finished Objects). Dedicated quilters (and other crafters) have a LOT of those. I have too many to count. I buy all the materials, start a project, and then move on to something else before I ever finish. Some times I just buy the fabric and never start at all! Well, I’ve dedicated this month to FINISHING! I thought I would share some of these UFO’s and then let you know in the coming days of my progress.

Here are a few of the unfinished things I found lying around. I have dozens and dozens, so I will just give you a peek at a few.

This little Halloween table topper just needs to be quilted. Maybe I will add a border.

I found these blocks on Ebay some time ago. I’d guess they are from the 50’s or 60’s. They are handpieced. I added the polka dot and navy fabrics. I have six blocks. I could probably make a little lap quilt.

This little Fall stitchery is almost done. I hope it looks cuter when is is quilted.

Same with this tiny wallhanging. It’s my first attempt at hand applique.I’m ashamed to say I have purchased whole quilt kits that I never even started. I’m not even sure I like them anymore. If I do tackle them, I will probably update the fabrics. I liked this floral fabric a lot when I bought it years ago and found some coordinating prints. I started some piecing, thinking to make it into a quilted jacket. That’s not going to happen. But it would make a nice charity quilt. Here are a couple small holiday items. It wouldn’t take much to finish them. I just have to have a reason.

Loved the unusual color scheme in these holiday prints.

These “orphan” blocks I picked up at a guild meeting. I’m sure I could combine them into nice charity quilt. Our guild makes quilts for a local shelter for women and children.Well, I could go on and on, but I will stop for now. Time to get sewing!

Block of the Month Beauties

Posted on May 13, 2014 by pamelajeannestudio

Recently I quilted 3 quilts made from the same pattern. They were sent to me by friends Randi, Maritza and Pam. The pattern was offered as a Block of the Month last year on the internet show “The Quilt Show” with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims. The quilt features some New York Beauty Blocks and some gorgeous applique. All three of my quilt top makers did a fabulous job. With varying fabric choices, and with some variation in the applique, each looks totally different. My challenge was to do vary the quilting as well.

This first one was pieced and appliqued by Randi. Her colors are bright and cheerful.

Maritza’s quilt (except for the borders) has much lower contrast giving it a softer look. I quilted a lot of pebbles in this one.

The fabric choices in Pam’s quilt achieved high contrast. I would have never thought to use these colors, but is works!

Very striking.

It was a fun challenge doing these three quilts. But I am also glad they are finished and out the door!

Block of the Month Beauty

Posted on June 21, 2013 by pamelajeannestudio

Here is an incredible quilt pieced and appliqued by Abby W. from New York state. She said it took a year and a half to complete the top. I’m not surprised. She did a wonderful job! The pattern was a block of the month offered a couple of years ago on The Quilt Show (with Alex Anderson and Ricky Tims) on the Internet. It was designed by Sue Garman.

I did my best to compliment the top with combination of straight line quilting , stitch in the ditch, and freehand flowers, leaves and feathers. It took a while, but the results were worth it. The back side (last pic) looks like a whole cloth whitework quilt!