Category Archives: WiPs

WiPs {a declaration}

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As an account, I thought I would take the time and document my current WiPs (that are not my book projects) and in what state they are in. I hope to work away at these over this year.

There are 21 various projects and many of them are already finished tops. Can you tell I am not a huge fan of the quilting part? I have definitely got a lot better in 2016-2017 about finishing my quilts as I go. Many of these WiPs are from my first years of quilting 2013 – 2015 (note I have only been quilting 4 years). So here goes…

HexagonQuilt_theSide1. EPP Hexagons. Oldest WIP. Currently at 40″ and needs to be at least 60″ and squared. [2013]

TOP underway, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

 

TapaStarBlocks_complete

2. One of my first PP patterns – Tapa Stars. One of these is already a pillow. The second on the right just needs a pillow backing. [2013]

TOP, BASTE, QUILT,  BACK

 

 

PushmePullme_Block1 3. Second quilt for Pushme, Pullme quilt. Mini Quilt, 1 of 4 blocks are done. [2013]

TOP underway, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

 

 

 

 

Stitch_and_FlipQuilt4. Stitch and Flip quilt from a class with @mamlovequilts (Nicole Neblett). Used Madrona Road fabrics. Mini Quilt. [2013]

TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

 

 

LottaAerialQuilt5. Lotta Aerial, a quilt using Lotta Jansdotter prints and Carolyn Friedlander’s Aerial pattern. This was a Sew Down Nashville class I took. [2014]

TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

 

 

SpoonflowerTapaStar16. A second Tapa Star block but different color ways. 2 blocks out of 4 complete. [2014]

TOP underway,  BASTE, QUILT, BACK

 

 

 

 

 

CarolynFriedlander_Olive 7. Trees, PP pattern by Carolyn Friedlander. I need to complete one block and the sashing. [2014]

TOP underway, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

 

WinterSolsticeQuiltTop

8. Winter Solstice – Wall hanging. [2014]

TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

 

 

 

 

BjornTheBear

9. Bjorn Bear quilt. Just needs quilting and basting. [2014]

TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

 

 

 

 

IMG_406810. Rangers Station – the Top is complete and fabric selected for the back. [2014]

TOP, BACK underway, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

 

 

 

 

Cross_Blocks11. Modern improv stripe quilt. Enough fabric triangles for 3 blocks but want to add a lot more solid black and white blocks and mix these pieces in. [2014]

TOP underway, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

 

 

 

Unnamed_HangingQuiltTop12. Lines Drawn, Fun pieces with Karen Lewis fabrics and Yoshiko Jinzenji Print. Wall hanging. [2015]

TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sisterhood_RoadSigns 13. Road Sign Traveling Quilt. Have most of the blocks back from folks who added to it, but need to make more so this will be a complete quilt. [2015]

TOP underway, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

 

 

 

AlisonGlassHandcrafted_Blues14.  Blue Triangles. Mini Quilt with Alison Glass Blue Batiks. [2015]

TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

 

 

 

Beating_Heart

15. Beating Heart, a minimal abstract mini quilt. [2015]

TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

 

 

 

 

home_quilttop 16. Home, a mini quilt using recycled fabrics. [2015]

TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

 

 

 

 

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17. Tree-lined streets. These are all needle-turn appliquéd hexagons, that have been glue and stitch based. Lap size. [2015]

TOP underway, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

 

 

 

NotABack_NewTop

18. Improv quilt that was a back but turned into a front . Wall hanging. This was originally a back for my challenge quilt for Sewtopia Atlanta. [2016]

TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

 

 

 

IMG_6067 19. Frances Firefly mini quilt (3 blocks). Made from a Elizabeth Hartman class at my first Sewtopia. [2016]

TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

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20. Window, a minimal mini quilt I made while playing along with #beesewcial [2015]

TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND

 

 

 

 

IMG_809521. Orange Creamsicle, hand pieced improv circles. Matchstick quilting and hand quilting to finish the quilt. [2016]

TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT underway, BIND

Quilted Postcards

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I had a goal for September to make 30 postcards in 30 days (#30daysofpostcards) and have been sharing over on Instagram. Well, I will have 30 but it will take me more like 60 days. It has been the greatest experiment to play with 4 x 6″ quilts. I love it as I get these ideas all the time, and this size allows me to play but not invest too much time, to see if it works or not.

Right now, I am at 29 postcards. I am sending around 17 of them off, as postcards, to people who wanted to receive one. They in turn will send one postcard to someone else. I love the idea of sending a traditional note, a piece of mail, with a little quilty inspiration.

The first postcard that kicked it off was inspired by my effort in finding balance. The line representing balance and the quilting about finding the positives. I had to use my wonder women stamps in this pic., it seemed fitting.

Balance_Postcard

I have a couple of other book project ideas rolling around in my head. I experimented with both ideas and will likely move forward with these as book projects.

The first is a project based on the plastic construction fences.
PlasticFence_Postcards

The second an improvisational triangle idea that is based on airplanes. ImprovTriangles_Postcard

With these next two postcard, I had vivid shapes pop into my head that I could not shake. The first being a Square with a cream border on one side, and one half made up of two triangles at various heights and dimensions. I played with the white and cream solids, stripes and black linen for interest.

Minimalism2_Postcard
The second shape was split across 4 postcards, where each had a corner of a square. One of the corners was a 1/4 circle instead. In my head this 1/4 circle was also the opposite in color combination. I had not envisioned a color combination but decided when making it to do it in a navy and bright yellow. This is my favorite combination and will likely become a much larger quilt at some stage.
Square_Circle_Postcard

For the longest time, I have admired Erin Wilson’s work (@erinwilsonquilts) who does amazing line work in her quilts. These last postcards were my study of lines. I still need to quilt these two.

LinesStudy_Postcard

I have loved playing with this size that I think I might do another round, but this next one will be a cohesive collection vs. random experiments. I am thinking of playing with minimalism or just with lines in a specific color-way. The idea is still forming.

PS. If you are living in the US, I was very surprised with some of the great stamp collections the USPS (US Postal Service) has at the moment. I went a little crazy in purchasing a few, so I am thinking my son can now collect stamps ;-).

PPS. In a couple of days, I will post a tutorial so that you too can make your own quilted postcards. I am just finishing editing the photos.

 

April’s progress report {WiPs}

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I am one of those folks that need a list to get things done. It helps me in two ways, keeps everything in order that I can no longer keep track of in my head, and also helps me celebrate when things get checked off the list. Additionally, posting my “to do” list here, provides me a level of accountability.

The list of things that are currently active is probably a little crazy at the moment. I finally have realized that I am never going to be a one project kind of girl ;-).

Almost finished, is this piece, NY High Line. The straight line quilting is progressing, and I see the light. This has been the project that I have avoided and severely procrastinated over. The 1/2″ quilting lines are color thread matched.

Some of my book projects are also coming along. I started the rainbow medallion quilt this week and I love how it’s already coming to life. I decided to break out my Carolyn Friedlander stash for this one.

I am loving traveling with this needle turn applique project (Manicured Garden). It’s perfect for all the wait-times in the airport and flying time.

The complete list of projects and stages is:

Project Dates Current Status
 NY High Line  April  TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT (Underway), BIND
 Medallion  May  TOP (Underway), BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND
 Project 1 (Secret)  June  TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND
 Project 2 (Secret)  July  TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND
Project 3 (Secret) August TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND
Graveyard August TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND
 Trellis  September  TOP, BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND
 Manicured Garden September TOP (Underway), BACK, BASTE, QUILT, BIND
 Abstract Triangles II & III  May  Pattern Release
 Phased Circles & Lunar Lines  June  Pattern Release
 Square Dance  July  Pattern Release

That’s my progress this week. I’ll check in each month here on my blog but you can always catch-up on my Instagram feed (ml_wilkie). How do you all keep track of your projects? Are you a one project or multi-project kind of person?