New Quilt

I have finally started my Hearts and Flowers Quilt. My fellow quilters are further along with their quilts than I am. This is my first block. This is a simple pieced patched block. The next two blocks in the pattern are applique blocks. I am not sure what technique I will be using in the next few blocks. The pattern suggest using fusible webbing but I love needle turned applique. I also like the idea of using a different applique method for each new block. I am not in a hurry to get this quilt finished so I am taking my time in making any decision.

Who's wants to make a BAG? Part Three

We will not be using the 4 1/2 inch strips until Part Five. Please leave in a safe place.

You will be using only Fabric A and B 2 1/2 inch strips today.

Cut these strips again into 10 1/2 rectangles. You need eight rectangles from each fabric.

Sew eight rectangles together using alternative fabrics. Repeat.

Press the seams open. Yes, I said open. See you all again in a few days time. So come back soon.

P.S. I will be uploading pictures of those quilters following the tutorial and making the bag soon. So keep sending me your pictures. Please feel free to leave any comments or questions. Thanks.

Who wants to make a Bag? Part Two

Cutting

Fabric A

Cut three 2 1/2 inch strips

Cut two 4 1/2 inch strips

Fabric B

Cut three 2 1/2 inch strips

Cut one 4 1/2 inch strips

This is a picture of my chosen fabrics. The light blue is Fabric A and the dark blue is Fabric B. I will publish the next part in the next few days. Please leave a comment on how you are getting on.

Deborah

Oriental Pineapple Chicken

4 Chicken Breasts

2oz Plain Four

Tin of Pineapple Chunks

2 tbs Lemon Juice

2 tbs Soya Sauce

2 tbs Soft Brown Sugar

Knob of Butter

1) Heat the oven at Gas Mark 4.

2) Heat a flying pan and add a large knob of butter.

3) Sieved the flour and add a pinch of salt and pepper.

4) Coat the chicken breasts in the flour.

5) Fry the chicken until brown.

6) Place the chicken in a heatproof dish.

7) Drain the pineapple chunks and save the juice.

8) Mix the pineapple juice with soya sauce and lemon juice.

9) Pour the mixture over the chicken.

10) Cook the chicken in the oven until tender. Around 30 - 40 minutes.

11) When ready to serve. Sprinkle the brown sugar over the pineapple chunks and place under a hot grill until brown.

12) Serve with rice.

Who wants to make a BAG?

Who wants to make a Bag - Part One

Ingredients

I will be using only two fabrics.

Fabric A - 1/2m

Fabric B - 1/2m

Cotton Wadding

Lining Fabric - 1/2m

Part Two will be publish in a few days. See you soon.

Thank You Maureen.

I would like to say a big THANK YOU to Maureen from Oakura, Taranaki NZ for the beautiful gift that I received as part of the Fionamarie Christmas Swap 2009.
I will always use this wonderful bag thinking of Maureen and New Zealand. I just love it! Thank you once again Maureen for this wonderful treasured bag.
Deborah

New Quilt

Three quilting friends and I have started a new project for this year- an applique quilt. We are meeting on a weekly basis to encourage, help and complete our blocks. It will be interesting to see how the same quilt pattern will change using different fabrics, techniques and style.

I am stash busting, I am not buying anything new for this quilt. Unlike my friends who have had a wonderful time shopping for fabrics and embellishments!!!! I spent Friday afternoon selecting my fabrics, using only what I had in the sewing room. I have washed and ironed the chosen selection. Now I am ready to start my first three blocks.

The photo below shows the fabrics that I will use in my new quilt called Hearts and Flowers. This project is essentially a scrap quilt.