September 2011
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Beyond Quilts →
Click on the link to go to my profile page at beyondquilts.etsy.com. From there you can explore 10 sections filled with a wide variety of items. If you need a custom item made, please send me an email and I will be happy to work with you.
November 2010
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October 2009
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September 2009
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August 2009
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I’m going to try and update this more often. If you would like to see pictures of my latest creations I suggest going to beyondquilts.etsy.com I also have a Facebook page where you can find some fan photos of my quilts in action at beyond quilts. Enjoy exploring. I’ll get the hang of this one of these days.
June 2009
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Aydan's Baby Quilt
Here are a few photos of the finished quilt. My photog daughter instructed me to not be boring. This was my first time making a “brick” quilt like this and I’m happy with the way it turned out, but also found out that it takes a lot longer to make this than the I-spy quilts.
I have made several name banners, so I’ve got that technique down pretty well.
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February 2009
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Steps to making an I-Spy and the Cheney Quilt
I start the process by cutting 5-inch strips
I cut the strips into 5-inch squares and sort them by color groups
I lay them out in an 8x10 order, then make piles from each row, starting at the far end and working toward the camera.
You can see the piles of blocks sorted by color
Do you think I may have enough fabric? And this is just the tip of the ice berg.
These are bundled and...
Quilt sandwiching process
Here are the steps I take in sandwiching a quilt. First step to lay the back fabric down, stretch it and tape it to keep it tight….
Then I roll the batting out and cut it off…
Next I lay the quilt top on top of the batting….
Then pin the layers together, quilt them and add the binding.
This is the finished boys quilt which I dropped off today for a review for...
February creations
A double thick hoodie scarf for one of the staff at Jane Addams. I wore a black and white one and she asked if I sold them. Of course, so she ordered a black and red one for her daughter.
One of Anamarie’s friends at school ordered these pillows. How sweet. A friend of mine did the embroidery and then I made the pillows. I wonder how long is forever???
One of the two monster...
