Nearly Insane Quilt

Suzi the cat helping with the Nearly Insane Quilt

My Nearly Insane quilt is in the middle of its tour of the USA, having just stopped off at Santa Clara.  Lovely to hear from those of you who have been to see it and a special shout out to Molly from Suzi.  I don't think the notice on the quilt mentions that the whole affair was a joint effort.  I think that this photo is evidence of what a great help Suzi was when I spent 7 days removing the English paper pieces back in March 2015.

World Quilt Show - Pacific International Quilt Festival XXVII , Santa Clara

In progress - Nearly Insane Quilt

Just a reminder that if you are heading to Santa Clara this weekend, my Nearly Insane Quilt will be on display as part of the World Quilt Show.

Pacific International Quilt Festival XXVII
Thursday 11th October - Sunday 14th October 2018

5001 Great America Parkway, Santa Clara, CA 95054

The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt (20's) Block 43 Garden Path

The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt (20's)  Block 43 Garden Path

I love to have the change to fussy cut a stripe fabric and the Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt (20's)  Block 43 Garden Path, gave me just that opportunity.  This block is not to be confused with Country Path or Flower Garden Path which are also blocks in this quilt.

The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt (20's) Block 48 Homeward Bound

The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt (20's)  Block 48 Homeward Bound

This is the Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt (20's)  Block 48 Homeward Bound.  If you have been following my blog for a long time you will know that in previous projects I have done a Draw to choose which blocks I do, partly to take any bias out of choosing which ones I prefer over others.  I wish I had done it with this Farmer's Wife quilt.  It makes it a more interesting journey and I think I take better notes of which ones I have done and which ones are remaining.  This is a really easy block made up from squares - big ones and little ones.

The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt (20's) Block 18 Century of Progress (again ..)

The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt (20's)  Block 18 Century of Progress

Here is another block which I have done again, the Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt (20's)  Block 18 Century of Progress.  I did a lovely one a few months ago, but the colour choice was a little bit too strong for the way this quilt is developing.
I was away on a course with Jean Wells  in Bristol this weekend and I was lucky enough to see a lovely Farmer's Wife made by Janet - it is so inspiring to see the different colours people choose.

The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt (20's) Block 4 Basket Weave (again ..)

The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt (20's)  Block 4 Basket Weave 

I mentioned in my 6 month update that a few of the blocks I had done for my Farmer's Wife quilt had already been rejected for new colours.  This is the first one, Block 4 Basket Weave - a simple block, but before I had done it in a brighter red which wasn't working with my subtle colour palette.  It was a nice block, but maybe for my next Farmer's Wife quilt - HA Ha ... 

The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt (20's) Block 64 Peace and Plenty

The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt (20's)  Block 64 Peace and Plenty

I love half square triangle quilts.  I like the simplicity and the potential for variety. This is the Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt (20's)  Block 64 Peace and Plenty and a chance to use a bit of green fabric.

Great Northern Quilt Show 2018 - Dear Jane Quilt, Referendum Quilt

Great Northern Quilt Show 2018 -  Dear Jane Quilt,
Overall Runner Up, Scrap Quilt, Bed Quilt, Judges Choice

A couple of weeks ago I had some of my quilts in the 2018 Great Northern Quilt Show in Harrogate, UK, and my Dear Jane quilt had success in achieving the Runner's Up Prize, Best Bed Quilt, Scrap Quilt and a Judge's Choice certificate from Jennie Rayment.  The Runner's Up prize was a 'basket of goodies' sponsored by Sylvia Critcher and Maggie Davies - who doesn't love a basket of goodies! 

Great Northern Quilt Show 2018 - 
Referendum Quilt, Best Computer Guided Longarm Quilt

I also entered my Referendum Quilt which was awarded the Computer Guided Longarm rosette. I completed the top as part of a Quilt Along several years ago, but it was a few years until It finally got quilted! I love this quilt and when it isn't at a quilt show it hangs in our staircase.  It is good to have them all home again.

Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza

Just a reminder that my Nearly Insane quilt will be on display at Oaks in PA, USA this weekend.

Pennsylvania National Quilt Extravaganza

Thursday 13th September  - Sunday 16th September 2018

Greater Philadelphia Expo Center, PA,100 Station Avenue, Oaks, PA 19456

The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt (20's) Block 46 Hill and Valley

The Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt (20's)  Block 46 Hill and Valley

This is the Farmer's Wife Sampler Quilt (20's)  Block 46 Hill and Valley - or is it?   I switched this around a bit as I didn't like the original.
I often get so far with one of my epic quilts and feel the need to whip up a quilt quick.  This weekend I have cut, stitched and quilted a whole double quilt - just the binding to do now - photos to follow.