SewWitty’s Log Cabin Block
This is my foundation pieced log cabin block. This one came together easily, I only needed to make one change.
Category Archives: Digitizing
Pineapple Block
Sewwitty’s Pineapple Block
I have been working away on the Pineapple block – this is the 7th iteration.
It didn’t stitch out perfectly (so there will be an 8th version) I had to do a couple of dodgy things, but I am happy with the final result. I just need to change the order of a few bits and add a few bits.
This time around I used Embird Studio’s hide/show feature and it made things a lot clearer – much easier to keep track of things.
I’ve also moved my embroidery sewing machine to a better spot – I am much more likely to use it now, such a simple thing.
Filed under Digitizing, Foundation Blocks, Patchwork
This and That
Pineapple Quilt Block in Progress
The Pineapple quilt block has proven to be quite difficult, but I think I have a plan of action sorted. The above is a work in progress.
My Heavy Metal knitting needles arrived today – very keen to get started on the next pair of socks. I ordered the needles in late December and I knew they would be shipped late January, so I’m impressed they have arrived so soon.
I found more Misti Alpaca yarn – this one (in Confetti) – at my local store. I also have this one, my stash is becoming a but unmanageable.
I’ve joined this course and watched the introduction and now I need to get ready to knit the practice swatches. I need more hours in the day.
I’m tempted to buy The Principles of Knitting as a Kindle book – lighter (have you seen the size of this thing) and an instant download.
Filed under Digitizing, Knitting, Machine Embroidery, Yarn Stash
Pineapple Quilt Block
Pineapple Block being digitised
I’ve started work on the Pineapple Block and it has proven to be a little bit tricky, but on the plus side I’ve learnt a few things about Embird.
This little magic tool
Transformation Tool in Embird Studio
allows you to specify the length and width (exactly) of objects – no more using the grid to create the right size.
And you can use Guide Lines to split objects that is how I chopped the top off the outer most triangles.
Using Guide Lines
That way I just created one triangle and copy, pasted and rotated as required – much more accurate.
My one concern is the non-straight seams and how easy they will be to stitch and flip.
Is this going to be too tricky?
I have another design in mind that only has straight seams it might be worth changing now before I have committed too much time.
On a completely different note, it is Australia Day and my pavlova is cooling in the oven. I think I am prepared.
Filed under Digitizing, Foundation Blocks, Patchwork, Quilting
Courthouse Steps Mark 2
Second Version of Courthouse Steps
I think this is better than the last one – it came together quickly, which is handy in the school holidays!
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Courthouse Steps Quilt Block
Courthouse Steps Version 1
This is the first attempt at the Courthouse Steps block. One of the seams isn’t quite right and I think I can fit another step in on the flowery steps.
It came together easily, so easily I might try a Pineapple Quilt Block next (like one of the ones below) …
Pineapple Quilt Block from quilting.about.com
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Courthouse Steps Block Foundation Piecing
Courthouse Steps – Stitched out view in Embird
I spent a bit of time today working on a new design – it looks a bit like a dog’s breakfast, but it should stitch out like this …
Nicer fabrics obviously.
Digitising things with straight lines is very easy in Embird Studio – there is a tool for it and things snap to the grid.
We went to the WA Museum today to see this ..
Well worth seeing if you’re in Perth – photography wasn’t allowed so I have no images to show you.
Filed under Digitizing, Foundation Blocks, Machine Embroidery
Finished Four Snail Trail Blocks
Four Snail Trail Blocks
Surprisingly I finished my two blocks. It did take to 5:30pm, but we visited our neighbours and had a swim – perfect day.
Next up Courthouse Steps!
I’ve been watching The Buccaneers (it was a Christmas present). I’m enjoying it – it’s beautiful, lots of people behaving badly (very aristocratic) with not much to do, but have love affairs. Definitely worth watching if you like ‘bonnet dramas’.
The Buccaneers
Filed under Digitizing, Foundation Blocks, Machine Embroidery
Snail Trail is Moving at a Snail’s Pace
Snail Trail in Progress – Pieced in the hoop using an embroidery machine
I’m back onto foundation piecing using my embroidery machine, but it is progressing very slowly. It usually takes about half an hour to make one block, but today I started at 9:30 am and it is now 1pm and I’m only half way through – we did walk to the library (and booked into some school holiday activities) and buy groceries. My plan of getting two blocks finished today might be unreachable.
My aim is to make 12 traditional blocks (each one consisting of 4 smaller blocks) and then to make a sampler quilt. So far I have Hour Glass, Flying Geese and Snail Trail. I have also made a log cabin block, but it might not be the standard size (must remember to check that). Next up is Courthouse steps (just a fancy Log Cabin).
Filed under Digitizing, Foundation Blocks, Machine Embroidery, Quilting
Snail Trail
Snail Trail in Progress – Pieced in the hoop using an embroidery machine
My next digitising project is a snail trail block. I have made one before, but I want these new blocks to be a consistent size. While digitising I was a bit daunted by all of the lines on the screen, but in the end it was very easy and only needed one revision.
Finished Snail Trail
I like how this block turned out and stitching it out wasn’t too fiddly.
Filed under Digitizing, Foundation Blocks, Machine Embroidery, Patchwork