Thursday, September 10, 2009

Stitching and Fruits

I've been making some progress on my Christmas Quilt, the stitching is done and the quilt still needs pieced borders and some wool applique. The pieced border is 1" strips same as the blocks, I'm kinda slow at piecing small stripes.

Last weekend I tried canning peaches for the first time. It's no fun to do canning alone so I called my husband in the kitchen to give me a hand, he watched over the syrup while I boiled, peeled etc. It started out as a disaster but I got the hang of it near the end. I will try canning again next year. I also made my favourite jam blackberry with a hint of raspberry.

Here's something else I've been playing around with. I'll have more pictures in the next couple of days. It sure is a learning experience, I now have a even bigger appreciation for longarm quilters. You longarm quilter's rock and make our quilts sing.
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22 comments:

  1. pauletteSeptember 10, 2009 at 8:37 PM

    Your Christmas Quilt is just gorgeous! Love the little stitcheries in each block and you do such beautiful work! Can't wait to see it finished. Did you just get a new long arm? Good for you!
    Paulette

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  2. Ginger PatchesSeptember 10, 2009 at 9:54 PM

    Did you get a long arm? Wow that is awesome...I really want one someday :) Have fun with it! Your Christmas quilt is so cute :)

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  3. UnknownSeptember 11, 2009 at 3:51 AM

    The quilt is lovely! I will definitely take that as a compliment! I love my long arm and love being creative for my customers. In fact, I have the same long arm as in your photo. Have fun playing!

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  4. KarenSeptember 11, 2009 at 4:43 AM

    Your Christmas quilt is adorable and WOW you got that baby finished up quickly. Ohhhh boy, good girl on trying the machine quilting - yup there is a true art to what those machine quilters can do and they do make our quilts sing.

    Hugs - Karen
    BTW - after all of that work you will enjoy those wonderful sweet peaches when it's snowing and blowing outside

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  5. ShakerwoodSeptember 11, 2009 at 5:38 AM

    I like you little stitchery quilt but doesn't it seem to take forever to sew little strips on. I mean you are sewing for miles and you look back and it seems you have hardly gotten anywhere!

    I love the quilt on the longarm. Especially that border fabric!

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  6. LynnSeptember 11, 2009 at 6:34 AM

    I love the christmas stitchery. Is it a pattern? I really like how you have done the stitching and framed each block with stitching - so cute! Also the homespun in there - it will be such a warm cozy quilt. I just bought 1 bushel of peaches and think they should be ripe enough tomorrow to starte making jam and preserves. A big sticky mess - right? But you know in January and February when it's cold and miserable what joy it is to eat them. The smell and taste really brings back summer for me.

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  7. Sheri HowardSeptember 11, 2009 at 7:07 AM

    Remember when machine quilting came out and everyone was in shock that you might not hand quilt your quilt? Machine quilting has revolutionized the industry....women will find money to pay for what they want....including machine quilting! Hooray for the long arms....(I don't like to do it, but I love those who do!!)

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  8. Stina BlomgrenSeptember 11, 2009 at 8:02 AM

    LOVE IT!!!! :o)) This was the Bareroot pattern...right??
    It will be just wonderful.... like it very much!!! :o))

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  9. JoAnn ( Scene Through My Eyes)September 11, 2009 at 8:09 AM

    Your quilt is fabulous - just right for the holidays.

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  10. em's scrapbagSeptember 11, 2009 at 8:11 AM

    Love the Christmas quilt. Have fun learning on your long arm. What a fun toy!

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  11. JudySeptember 11, 2009 at 10:40 AM

    The sticheries are just fabulous Wendy! Turning out very well! And the Jo Morton star quilt is fabulous!! I remember when you started that one...it turned out so yummy!

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  12. Mary on Lake PulaskiSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:03 AM

    Your Christmas quilt makes me smile!

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  13. CandaceSeptember 11, 2009 at 11:09 AM

    Love the Christmas quilt, Wendy! We plan to can once we get moved, too - I may call upon you and your hubby for advice!
    Lucky you - a longarm - I know what you'll be doing this winter!
    Cheers!

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  14. AnonymousSeptember 11, 2009 at 6:02 PM

    Oh man, I remember the Jo quilt you shared in the past...I still love it! Oh yes, longarming isn't as easy as everybody thinks. How fun you got to play with a Statler!! (the best!!)

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  15. ArianeSeptember 11, 2009 at 6:44 PM

    Wow!! I just love your Christmas quilt top. It's looking amazing. I can't wait to see it done.

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  16. Carrie P.September 12, 2009 at 5:35 AM

    Your Christmas quilt is looking good so far.
    I just bought a book on preserving foods. Something I will be trying next year.
    Have fun with your long arm.

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  17. KaarenSeptember 12, 2009 at 6:32 AM

    Love your Christmas quilt, Wendy!

    I used to preserve a lot years ago but now I only make jams. I still love to do it and it's such a great feeling of accomplishment to see them all lined up on the kitchen counter waiting for them to cool down. Peach jam comes next...probably next week.

    The thought of longarm quilting terrifies me so I leave it to the 'experts'. Good for you to give it a try!

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  18. Red Geranium CottageSeptember 13, 2009 at 5:36 PM

    OMG did you get one??????? I love that quilt you made. It's wonderful. I've really got to get back to my quilting.
    Love the stitchery quilt too.

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  19. antique quilterSeptember 18, 2009 at 2:06 PM

    absolutely love the quilt you made, wow a long arm machine
    a dream of mine!

    you have been busy!
    Kathie

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  20. AnonymousSeptember 18, 2009 at 7:21 PM

    Hello Wendy, gorgeous Christmas Quilt....loved the colours of the quilt on the quilting frame....yes you are right about appreciating longarm quilters...Regards Lyn

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  21. TrishSeptember 21, 2009 at 1:43 PM

    I love your Christmas stitchery quilt. Can you tell me where you found that adorable pattern? Thanks so much.

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