Quilted Handbag

So what am I doing now? Making a quilted purse!

Someone suggested that I make some handbags so I decided to try.

I had this wolf all peiced together for ages but it just did not fit nicely on any quilt I tried to make out of it so I finally used it to make a handbag.

More Postcards

My kids peiced these flower ones together and my youngest manned the iron for the whale one which I peiced together. However, when I quilted the whale and sewed in the splashes with white thread my little guy was not impressed with the way I ruined it and as he picked it up to examine it, he said "Mom, This is not exceptable!!!"

Early Misty Morning

This quilt I had a lot of trouble with because I kept make silly mistakes and forgetting what I was supposed to be doing. Must be getting old!! :0) Anyway, it turned out not bad in the end but it has a little darker effect then I was hoping it would and so the whales can be hard to see but still it gives a peaceful feeling.

It is about 2 1/2 feet by 1 1/2 feet. It is quite small but quite elegant!

Finally Done

Ok, I finally finished the black bear quilt. Here it is with it's border and all.

In the Process

This quilt is still in the process of being made.

I've been trying some thread painting on this one. I've been using stitches to get the effects that I want on the fabric. It is a lot of work but has been fun to try. I think it will be a nice quilt when it is all done.

Take a look at the birch trees. All the black lines and notches are sewn in. The fallen leaves on the ground are all sewn it and the bark on the ever green trees and the pine needles.

This quilt will be about 4 feet by 3 feet after the boarder is put on.

"Midnight"

Midnight is the name of this new quilt. Living in the far North of Canada makes for long summer days when the sun just barely drops below the horizon at around midnight and then pops back up again soon after. The sky turns brilliant pinks and oranges and purples. It is so beautiful and in the woods, nestled amonst the trees and the mountains are the beautiful lakes that reflect the beauty all around them. The wildlife is also prevalent around here and it makes it that much more enticing to be here. I love living here and I love making quilts about the beauty around me.

This quilt is about 2 1/2 feet by 3 feet. It is complete with the hanger to hang it on the wall with.

I found some gorgeous fabric that graduated in colour from yellow to dark purple so I cut the purple off and made mountains and used the yellow end of the fabric for the lake. Then I used a seperate piece of fabric for the silouettes of land and moose. So basically the picture part of this quilt only has two pieces of fabric but the stiching I did on the fabric (can't really see on this photo) is very detailed and turned out very beautiful.

I'm thinking to sell this one at about $600.

I'm quite sure it is worth it.

Made to Match

This quilt is another Inuit quilt. It is 3 feet by 3 feet. I've called the purple version of it "Ice Fishing" but I've decided to call this one, "Spring is in the Air" Because the arctic sun is finally showing it's beautiful rays and the swans are coming in, which is a sure sign of spring. Although, the lake is still frozen, it is warm enough to remove your hood and enjoy the refreshing wind. There is no better feeling then to feel the hope of Spring after a long, cold, dark winter. It just makes the heart want to sing.
I made this quilt to match the decore of our newly renovated room in our church. It is still for sale to who ever would like to buy it but until it is sold, It will hang safely in the church where people can enjoy it.

Here is a picture of the room that is was made to match. It looks absolutely beautiful hanging there.