Virtual Retreat 2017

[she-quilts]

Rosemary, absolutely love your miniature quilt. It is so well designed that seeing the photo doesn't give away the size. Of course knowing how petite it is makes it even more special. The texture and colors are fabulous. So happy that you have the recognition you deserve. Congratulations!!!

[she-quilts]

Some eye candy from the FoQ...

[Scoopie]

Rosemary, so way cool, that you got such an award on your little quilt! I'm glad someone asked you about the fabric, because I was wondering, too! You have more patience than I have! looking forward to seeing your next one.

Like Geneva and Marilyn, we are having some very smoky days. The northwest is suffering! We have such poor quiality air right now, that I don't even go for my walks. But, it does make for beautiful sunrises, as the sun casts a long red stripe upon the lake. It also gives me more time to finish up quilts. I should be able to post a couple of them in a few days. Both are very unusual. And, both are out of my comfort zone in size. I decided I do NOT like making large quilts.

Lottie, your muffins look wonderful! I get mine from a box.

[Scoopie]

Rosemary, so way cool, that you got such an award on your little quilt! I'm glad someone asked you about the fabric, because I was wondering, too! You have more patience than I have! looking forward to seeing your next one..

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Says the lady who cuts and applies hundreds of little circles of fabric for feathers! :P

[Scoopie]

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[Scoopie]

https://youtu.be/BBYrL7VmB2U

So there I was blithely thinking i haven't done a true miniature yet, you know a 1/12th scale one. I know I'll do Caught Red Handed, that should be pretty easy right! B)

Stitch and flip makes things easier on this scale, and after doing Maxiature I decided that using Ricky's stable stuff would be better than paper. No worries! :whistle:

Now what was the hardest block to do in small scale last time? :dry: Actually it was the 9patch, measuring a 1/3" - no probs print out graph paper for 6 lines to the inch ( the blocks will be 1/2" finished for this), sorted. :P

Then I go and check out the original. hmy: Ummm. Log Cabin blocks. :S Logs were 1" wide :unsure: , errr, that means they will need to be 1/12th" wide!!!!!! :blink:

And that is before I even get to replicating the quilting.... :huh: Does anyone know a nice comfortable funny farm for me?

[Scoopie]

Umm, Rosemary, your work is always stunning, but even you may struggle with pieces 1/12" wide....?! Yikes!

On the other hand, if there's even a possibility of a way of accomplishing it, probably would be you (perhaps you mimic it with striped fabric instead, or build it out of ribbon fused to a background and then piece the block into the quilt, but the block itself created out of fused applique using narrow ribbon/trim instead of cotton fabric joined the proper way??).

Meanwhile, if you need a funny farm, our house is full of laughs.....transportation may be costly, but once here, we'll take good care of you, so long as you don't mind a couple of goofy mutts and 3 fun boys for company.

[lotti]

Well folks, it's already end august and I've been in my new home for two months...
Still in the moving in process, but have activated the (provisional - as I'm still missing the main tables) sewing room...
But the layout is good, the fabrics have found their homes and just a few boxes and things to place once I have the tables and can fit everything in...
Here a few pictures...









And my living room... already a bit lived in...
And two peak-a-boo baby quilts drying and waiting for the finish...





And the kitchen



Yes there are bed- and bathrooms too :blink: :silly: :blink:
Flight ready to take off - will hopefully be back again sometime during the week - from Barcelona...

[rehak]

Your new home is beautiful, Lotti! And I love your quilting space!! Thanks for sharing the pictures and have a great trip!!

[twiglet]

Lovely home Lotti so nice seeing quilty bits everywhere and the odd mug rug. Have a nice trip, stay safe.

[anne1]

Love the use of crates for your table. I think your home is lovely, so colourful.
Anne

[Pemela]

I love your new home Lotti x

[eileenkny]

Lotti, thank you for sharing your new home and studio. It's wonderful! Have a fantastic trip, enjoy and be safe. Hugs!!

[genevacarroll]

Lotti, your new home looks so comfy and wonderful. I love how you have quilty things in every room!

My website has gone live. www.genevacarroll.com . Next Friday is my Art Walk debut in Fullerton, CA. I'm excited and nervous! So much preparation for a 3 hour event!

I've been traveling, so mostly working on my EPP X project. It's a slow but steady project.

I've been spending a lot of the summer with this little guy. He's 2 months old now. and over 15lbs! Alistair Louis. I love him so much!





It's finally cooled down and the smoke has left so I am enjoying these late August days. I hope you are too!

geneva

[twiglet]

Geneva your website is good and easy to use. I hope you get lots of business.
Tell us more about your artwalk or perhaps pics

Your little one is scrumptious!