tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-27662111934644756762024-03-14T06:02:38.416+02:00Stitch by StitchStitch by Stitch, my quilting journeyMarelize Rieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06523406413464303882noreply@blogger.comBlogger282125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766211193464475676.post-84652536025732198312015-05-26T10:42:00.001+02:002015-05-26T10:42:09.156+02:00My Color Affection<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This past month I have kept my hands busy with this Color Affection Shawl. As I was in the process of the knit, I was unsure of my color selection but once it was completed, I quickly changed my mind. Here is a few pictures showing off this striped beauty!</div>
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...I am already thinking of making another!</div>
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Link to pattern: <a href="http://www.ravelry.com/patterns/library/color-affection" target="_blank">Color Affection by Veera Välimäki</a></div>
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For more info about MY color affection, click <a href="http://ravel.me/MarelizeRies/ca" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</div>
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Marelize Rieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06523406413464303882noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766211193464475676.post-49235338664419971012015-03-25T07:57:00.001+02:002015-03-25T07:57:19.459+02:00Ribbon Box Quilt - WIP<div style="text-align: justify;">
Last year I had finished this <a href="http://marelize-ries.blogspot.com/2014/08/new-wip-ribbon-box-quilt.html" target="_blank">Ribbon Box Quilt</a> top and finally decided to start quilting it. When I picked my fabrics for this quilt I was certain that the prints and colours I had selected would work perfectly with the design of the quilt, but when I had finished piecing it, I was not entirely sure if I had made the right selections. Because all of the fabrics are light to medium together with the white background fabric, I don't think that the ribbons 'pop' as much as I had hoped. </div>
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In the end it is a really pretty quilt and together with some beautiful textured quilting I think it will look great!</div>
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I had decided to quilt a rather dense (small scale) stippling in the background, the idea is to have the background area lay a little 'flat' and hopefully that way once I quilt the ribbons they will pop and stand out.</div>
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With all of the stitch in the ditch complete and the background quilting done it is time to move on to the 'ribbons'. I just love quilting swirls!!! I think I am going to use three or four different designs within the ribbons, its hard to decide which, but so far the swirls looks great! Maybe some large pebbles and curvy lines will work well too... I just want to have fun playing around with different textures.</div>
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So far...I think it looks great!</div>
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Last year I was invited to the Carletonville Quilters regional meeting for a '<a href="http://marelize-ries.blogspot.com/2014/06/show-and-tell.html" target="_blank"><i>show and tell</i></a>' and during that visit I volunteered to free motion quilt '<a href="http://marelize-ries.blogspot.com/2014/07/labour-of-love-finished-quilt.html" target="_blank"><i>Charlotte's Quilt</i>'</a> for the husband of a lady who had passed away. </div>
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It was my very first volunteer project AND my first experience quilting for someone else. It was a true honor and I loved to work on that quilt. I had hoped that once others would see it, that they would call on me again to FMQ their quilts for them. <b> <i><span style="font-size: x-small;">To see a lot of close up pictures of Charlotte's Quilt, click <a href="http://marelize-ries.blogspot.com/2014/07/labour-of-love-finished-quilt.html" target="_blank">HERE</a>.</span></i></b></div>
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Soon after they had shown that quilt during their next meeting, Heather contacted me saying she loved what I had quilted and that she had a little quilt she wanted me to free motion quilt for her.</div>
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I was so excited! A few things came up that prevented me from starting right away but a couple of weeks ago, I finally got the quilt and I started right away. Here is Heather's beautiful disappearing nine patch quilt. I loved her fabric choices! It screamed <i><b>Look At Me</b></i>!!! <br />
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She gave me some guidelines of what she wanted me to quilt, but in the end I made a few suggestions and from there I had free reign and quilted what I thought best. </div>
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I kept to the leafy designs she initially suggested within the sashing and borders and extend that design within the block with a custom motif that I think ties in well with the rest of the quilt.</div>
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She chose not to see any progress pictures, so I was rather nervous after I was done if she would like it, but when she phoned me after getting her quilt she was over the moon and completely happy with what I have quilted. Happy happy day!!</div>
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<b>Note to Heather</b>, <i>thank you so much for allowing me to work on your quilt, I had a lot of fun! Your quilt is truly beautiful and loved every second I spent quilting it. I look forward to quilting for you again!</i></div>
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Wow, has it really been 3 months since my last blog post? It honestly feels like <i>forever</i>... We had an unfortunate little incident just after the new year. A huge hail storm passed through our little town. Normally I am not one that scares easily, but <b>that </b>night I was pacing through the house nervously and scared! The sound of thunder and hail hitting against the window got me completely rattled. It really sounded like all the windows was breaking, so I frantically walked from one room to the next checking for damage. </div>
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After the storm had passed which was at about 1 am, and it was just raining I decided that I could finally go to bed. Unfortunately during the hail storm some of the tiles on our roof shifted and some damaged and large amounts of water leaked through (as my luck would have it) in my sewing room. Murphy's Law I guess, the only thing that got damaged was my laptop, it was completely drenched in water. I was so upset, I only had it for about 5 or 6 months and was still brand new. It was quite a struggle explaining it to our insurance, and it took some convincing and even some arguments to have it replaced. After many phone calls and a lot patience, I now have a new laptop. It was such a relief since we do not have the means to just open our purses to buy a new one on demand. </div>
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By day she is a wife to one tech-savvy husband and mother to thee active children. By night she is a quilting superhero! Okay, not really. She doesn’t truly have superpowers, although she’s tricked her kids into thinking she can make just about anything.</div>
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It all started when she asked her mom to teach her how to make a quilt. Mother and daughter would meet up weekly to learn about ¼ inch seams, rotary cutters, half-square triangles, and more.</div>
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Her first quilt won 1st place in a local quilt show. The quilt was intended for her eldest son, who quickly took credit for the win. Upon learning of the award, he called his dad and said, “Dad. The quilt mom and I made won First Place!” </div>
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She volunteers and serves with several quilt guilds. She edits the newsletter for one guild of 275+ quilters; She helped organize a new guild (then promptly moved—so maybe she’ll have to do it again in her new neighborhood); and she helps organize a Quilt Retreat for her State Guild that spans 4 days of quilting classes, luncheons, vendors, and events. </div>
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She loves piecing, free motion quilting, and learning new quilting tricks. She will be reopening her Tuesday Tips after the New Year sharing all those quilting <a href="http://babcounlimited.blogspot.com/p/tips.html" target="_blank">tips and tricks</a> that make quilting easy and fun. So be sure to follow her to discover new tips. Her kryptonite are appliqué and binding. (She is still sore about her near loss at the <a href="http://babcounlimited.blogspot.com/2013/08/my-battle-with-binding.html" target="_blank">Battle with Binding</a>.)</div>
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I hope you enjoy visiting <a href="http://babcounlimited.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Allison's blog</a> and remember to <a href="http://babcounlimited.blogspot.com/2014/12/anything-goes-monday-guest-host-year-in.html" target="_blank">link up</a>.</div>
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Marelize Rieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06523406413464303882noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766211193464475676.post-34165040446372181042014-12-08T09:52:00.002+02:002014-12-08T09:52:32.857+02:00Anything Goes Mondays #85<div style="text-align: center;">
I hope you enjoyed visiting all the links from last week's Anything Goes Mondays. It was truly hard deciding which projects to showcase here today, so I hope you like what I've picked for you. Remember that if your work is featured here and you do not wish to have shown, please contact me at marelizeries[at]gmail[dot]com.</div>
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This amazing quilt is by Helen from <a href="http://helenernst.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Till We Quilt Again</a>, its called <a href="http://helenernst.blogspot.com/2014/11/ronalds-flight-completed.html" target="_blank">Ronalds Flight</a>. This quilt is made for her son, representing where her son is in his life right now.</div>
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This <a href="http://schnigschnag-quiltsandmore.blogspot.ch/2014/11/modern-baby-quilt-part-1.html" target="_blank">Modern Baby Quilt</a> is by Iva from <a href="http://schnigschnag-quiltsandmore.blogspot.ch/" target="_blank">Schnig SCHNAG Quilts and More</a>.</div>
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I am finally done quilting my <a href="http://marelize-ries.blogspot.com/search/label/great%20granny%20squared" target="_blank">Great Granny Squared</a> table runner. I just love this little quilt, it's fun, bright and I am very happy with the scrappy look.</div>
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The pattern is from Lori Holt's (<a href="http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bee In My Bonnet</a>) book <i>Great Granny Squared</i> . I am very tempted to make a set of three quilts to hang side by side, the same way as is featured in one of the pictures. </div>
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I used a very simple swirl design to quilt it. I was aiming for texture instead of custom, detailed quilting. I was scared it would distract from the granny squares blocks if I had quilted tiny different designs. It's the first time I quilted a design at a larger scale and was pleased at how fast it got finished. Quilting larger designs was a bit tricky on my home sewing machine, as movement is easier (for me) when quilting small designs, but this is a small quilt, so there was very little drag or limitations. </div>
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I have finally completed all of my little great granny square blocks. They where so much fun to make, but it got a lot trickier as I was getting closer to finishing them. Deciding which fabrics, colour and prints would work well together is not my strong suite, but I think when placing all of the blocks together they really work well. </div>
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This year I was lucky to have Helen test out my <a href="http://marelize-ries.blogspot.com/2014/02/summer-solstice-quilt-finished.html" target="_blank">Summer Solstice</a> Quilt Pattern featured here today. You can find a link to the pattern on my <a href="http://marelize-ries.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html" target="_blank">patterns page</a> or directly from my <a href="http://www.craftsy.com/pattern/quilting/home-decor/summer-solstice-quilt/83828" target="_blank">Craftsy Store</a>.</div>
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A couple of weeks ago I started up a <a href="http://marelize-ries.blogspot.com/2014/10/great-granny-squared-1.html" target="_blank">Great Granny Squared table runner</a> and in the process of digging through all of my scraps I realized that if I want to be in charge of this project I needed to take charge. </div>
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My scraps was a total mess, scattered between three bins, large, small and odd shapes of fabric.</div>
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That was when I decided to start sorting them before I would carry on with my quilt. I sorted them according to size, larger fold-able pieces, strips, squares and larger pieces. Now digging through my scraps is much easier. At least now I have a clear idea of what I have to work with, and this way NOTHING will go to waste.</div>
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This is exactly what Esther from <a href="http://ipatchandquilt.wordpress.com/" target="_blank">Ipatch and Quilt</a> shared with us last week, her beautiful and cuddly <a href="http://ipatchandquilt.wordpress.com/2014/10/20/hexie-pillow-finished/" target="_blank">Hexie Pillow</a>.</div>
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Apart from the pillow that is super beautiful, she made these two little quilted embroidery ring wall hangings. Totally eye catching!! ...see, very simple yet very creative!</div>
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Last weeks' linkups had quite a variety of projects to choose from, but the ones I chose to share with you today, got my attention from the start. I hope you enjoy what I decided to showcase, remember that if your work is featured here today and you do not wish to have it shown, please contact me at marelizeries[at]gmail[dot]com.</div>
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I recently purchased both 'Great Granny Squared' and 'Quilty Fun' by Lori Holt from <a href="http://beeinmybonnetco.blogspot.com/" target="_blank">Bee In My Bonnit</a>. I was completely drawn to the fun, bright and cute designs I've seen on Instagram. It was hard to decide which pattern from both books I wanted to start with, but chose to start with one of her Great Granny Squared table runners.</div>
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For some time I had no idea what I was going to do with all of my fabric scraps that I've accumulated over the past few years, so at least now I will be able to make good use of them. For the time being I have finished 5, 6½ blocks.</div>
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Anyway, I wanted to give her a little something I knew she did not have. She's been sewing and quilting most of her life so it was pointless to give her more sewing supplies. Believe me when I say that her sewing room is filled with anything and everything you'll ever need for any type of sewing. So it got me thinking, she would always cover her machine with a towel at the end of the day when she closed up her room. So I decided to make her something pretty instead.</div>
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It felt really good spending some time in my sewing room again after being in a bit of a lull these past few months, I guess I needed a bit of push and encouragement which is exactly what I got from all of the comments that was left during <a href="http://marelize-ries.blogspot.com/2014/09/anything-goes-mondays-76.html" target="_blank">last week</a> and <a href="http://marelize-ries.blogspot.com/2014/09/anything-goes-mondays-77.html" target="_blank">this weeks'</a> link ups. Thanks again everyone!!! (hugs)</div>
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I want to start of by thanking each and every one of you for leaving me such heartfelt, supportive and encouraging messages during <a href="http://marelize-ries.blogspot.com/2014/09/anything-goes-mondays-76.html" target="_blank">last weeks' link up</a>. It means so much that so many of you care, that so many of you take the time to read and comment on my blog. I was surprised that there are even some of you share my feelings and are going through the same and emotional struggles even if our situations are not completely the same. I appreciate every single one of your bloggy friendships and thank all of you for reaching out to me.<br />
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I have something to confess! I am certain that for those of you that have been following my blog, you might have noticed that I don't blog as much as I did before, even my weekly link ups are not consistent. I hardly share any pictures on <a href="http://instagram.com/marelizeries" target="_blank">Instagram</a> either. My last IG was about 3 weeks ago and even then they are spread far apart. </div>
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The truth is, is that my life has gone from one of routine and simplicity to a more complicated one. My husband is now working away from home. It is not that bad since he comes home over the weekends. But ever since this change I am just not myself! </div>
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I am pretty sure most of you are thinking that if you had all this extra time to sew and quilt you'd spend it happily in your sewing room, but for me it has been very depressing! I am just not myself, I wont go as far as to say that I am depressed, I am just not ME. I don't deal with change well, or with being alone. I thought that when Spring finally got here that it would have a different and maybe inspiring effect on me, but not even that has cheered me up....yet!</div>
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Victoria from <a href="http://puenktchenundviktoria.blogspot.de/" target="_blank">Puenktchen und Viktoria</a> got a head start on her Christmas Sewing made this stunning Lap Quilt. I suggest you visit her blog for some stunning photography!</div>
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<span style="text-align: justify;">This be</span><span style="text-align: justify;">autiful <a href="http://quiltingmod.blogspot.com/2014/09/cascading-stars.html" target="_blank">Cascading Stars <span style="color: black;">Wall Hanging</span></a> was inspired by </span><span style="text-align: justify;">Jacquie Gering's Craftsy class and made by Afton from </span><a href="http://quiltingmod.blogspot.com/" style="text-align: justify;" target="_blank">Quilting Mod</a><span style="text-align: justify;">. She included a PDF pattern and tutorial on her blog.</span></div>
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Andrea-Thandi from <a href="http://cocodrizzle.blogspot.com/2014/08/easy-flower-lace-crochet-headband.html" target="_blank">Cocodrizzle</a> shared a cute <a href="http://cocodrizzle.blogspot.com/2014/08/easy-flower-lace-crochet-headband.html" target="_blank">Lace Crochet Headband</a> pattern, a quick and easy project to keep your hands busy.</div>
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Marelize Rieshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06523406413464303882noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2766211193464475676.post-34571559246783008132014-08-11T08:49:00.000+02:002014-08-11T15:51:48.539+02:00Anything Goes Mondays #73<div style="text-align: justify;">
I would like to start off this morning saying thanks to Paula over at <a href="http://www.sassyquilter.com/" target="_blank">The Sassy Quilter</a> for <a href="http://www.sassyquilter.com/anything-goes/" target="_blank">hosting Anything Goes Mondays</a>. It was a lot of fun visiting her blog, I am sure you enjoyed browsing though her blog too. She is such a talented lady, a lot to look up to!! Thanks again Paula!!</div>
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Before we get to this weeks' link up, let us have a few of those linked last week. Remember that if yours are featured here and you do not wish to have it shown, please contact me at marelizeries[at]gmail[dot]com.</div>
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This beautiful <a href="http://livelovesew.com.au/free-charm-quilt-pattern-tutorial/" target="_blank">Charmed Quilt</a> is made by Keera from <a href="http://livelovesew.com.au/" target="_blank">Live Love Sew</a>. She has a step by step tutorial on her blog and a PDF downloadable pattern for this beautiful quilt, definitely check it out.</div>
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Here a <a href="http://sewing-lab.blogspot.no/2014/08/cactus-pincushion-tutorial.html" target="_blank">tutorial</a> to the cutest <a href="http://sewing-lab.blogspot.no/2014/08/cactus-pincushion-tutorial.html" target="_blank">Cactus Pincushion</a> made by Ingrid from <a href="http://sewing-lab.blogspot.no/" target="_blank">Sewing Lab</a></div>
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Carla from <a href="http://carla-graceandfavour.blogspot.ca/2014/08/an-arrow-flimsy.html" target="_blank">Grace and Favour</a> made this beautiful <a href="http://carla-graceandfavour.blogspot.ca/2014/08/an-arrow-flimsy.html" target="_blank">Arrow Flimsy Quilt</a> using arrow blocks from the Mid Century Modern group she is in. She had them use a tutorial she wrote up and this is the finished quilt top. Isn't it just gorgeous?</div>
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