Idaho Quilt Retreat.....Day 2

Idaho Quilt Retreat.....Day 2

 

I am working with my hand dyes today...

I brought along some 

3/4 log cabin improv blocks...

I am using a flannel backed tablecloth

taped to the wall as my portable design wall...

I am using a wooden TV tray

as a pressing station...

It is kind of like a puzzle

getting these odd shaped blocks

to fit together...

I am building this in units,

rather than rows...

I am calling this....DONE !

Here is what the other Quilters are working on:

Donna's.... Raggedy Ann Quilt

She fussy cut all of the applique' pieces...

Then fused them to the center of each star block...

This will be darling on a little girls's bed.

Karen's star quilt top...in progress.

Pink and Brown is such a classic color story.

Linda is piecing lots of triangle units...

The triangles look like confetti.....FUN !

Linda is pleased with the center of the quilt top !

Penny is making a Pancake Quilt...

Donna is piecing lots of 4 Patches.

Sharon's beautiful table runner

Sharon's beautiful autumn quilt top

We are keeping those sewing machines

humming along.

More To Come...

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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn

Idaho Quilt Retreat...2021

From Oregon to Idaho

10 hour road trip...

 

This is my home away from home...

I brought lots of hand dyed fabrics...

My loyal Bernina 801...

I filled up my 8 foot work table...

This is our work space...

Lots of natural light pours into the room...

I brought along some improv units and...

this in-progress... improv quilt top

I keep adding more rows...

It is nearly lap size...

I am calling this.....DONE !

Here it is hanging on the back of the lodge.

We are staying at:

Twinlow Camp and Retreat Center

Rathdrum, Idaho

More to come...

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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn

Double Cap Rivets...

 

I have been installing tote bag handles

with double cap rivets for a few years...

This vintage fishing tackle box 

holds everything I need...

It keeps the tools organized

and easy to grab when I am installing rivets...

This little box is a basic kit

which comes with rivets, a hole punch

and installation tools...

Everything you need.

There are 3 different sizes of rivets

and several finishes on the rivets.

I prefer double cap rivets:

This is the outside of the bag

and the rivets look great on the leather handle...

This is the inside of the bag

and the rivets looks just as nice...

a clean, finished look.

The rivets are very strong, easy to install,

and I don't have to stitch through thick leather

with my sewing machine.

It gives a very professional appearance

to the tote bag...

Get yourself a double cap rivet kit

and give it a try !

I need to get back to packing up my

quilting supplies for an upcoming

quilt retreat.

CLICK HERE:  Double Cap Rivet Tutorials

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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn

Beaded Mask Holder...

 I started making these this summer

to hold my mask

when I need to take it off...

Beaded Mask Holder

No more scrunching my mask up

in my pockets...

I always have lots of beads to work with.

I ordered the mini clasps HERE

Beaded Mask Holder Tutorial HERE

Don't want to make one...

You can order one HERE

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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn

Charm Square Scarf...

 I am stitching up a

Charm Square Scarf

today...

Charm Squares and Flannel Backing...

A lovely line of fabrics...

I stitched them together 2 by 2

them put them together.

I used 34 of the charm squares...

Scarf Top and Lining...

Completed Charm Square Scarf...

A cheerful scarf model...

Her kitten also wanted to model the scarf...

Enjoy the Scarf Kitten Video:

CLICK HERE: Charm Square Scarf Tutorial

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May Your Bobbin Always Be Full,

LuAnn