{"id":817,"date":"2013-03-16T21:25:58","date_gmt":"2013-03-17T04:25:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/silverthimble.ca\/blog\/?p=817"},"modified":"2013-03-26T20:35:29","modified_gmt":"2013-03-27T03:35:29","slug":"worldwide-quilting-day","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silverthimble.ca\/blog\/2013\/03\/worldwide-quilting-day\/","title":{"rendered":"Worldwide Quilting Day"},"content":{"rendered":"

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I spent Worldwide Quilting Day in the best way possible – in the company of quilters at a quilt show!<\/p>\n

My Quilt Guild arranged for a bus to transport 45 quilters\u00a0for a day at the Quilters Anonymous 32nd Annual Quilt Show in Monroe, Washington.<\/p>\n

There were over 500 quilts on display at this show so picking just one\u00a0favorite was\u00a0impossible.\u00a0 These are some of my favorite quilts from that show:<\/p>\n

\"DSC_0280_smaller\"<\/a> \"DSC_0315_smaller\"<\/a> \"DSC_0319_smaller\"<\/a> \"DSC_0343_smaller\"<\/a>There were quite a few vendors at the show.\u00a0 These are the purchases that I made:<\/p>\n

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Dee of The Quilted Trillim\u00a0<\/a> was in attendance with her realistic raw edge applique designs.\u00a0Dee told me that with her no tracing applique technique, I should be able to make her Delicate Arch\u00a0project in a weekend.\u00a0 There are many tiny pieces in this pattern so I don’t think I will be making this one that quickly!<\/p>\n

\"DELICATE-ARCH-250\"<\/a>Michele Crawford of Flower Box Quilts\u00a0<\/a>was in attendance with her husband.\u00a0 I was really impressed with the simplicity of the two blocks – Block A and Block B – that are behind the design of the quilts in Michele’s two books.\u00a0 Once you make the two blocks the quilt designs are developed by sub-cutting those two blocks.\u00a0 Very clever!\u00a0 Michele indicated that she is now working on a third book\u00a0in\u00a0this series.<\/p>\n

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This is a picture of the cover of the pattern:\u00a0 Snow Flurries.\u00a0 This is a new design by Crabapple Hill Studios <\/a>that I have been looking to make.<\/p>\n

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This is the pattern jacket from the Lazy Girl Designs’ <\/a>bag pattern, Runaround Bag.<\/p>\n

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I also picked up some art cards by Rebecca Parker<\/a>,\u00a0two boxes of just\u00a0white crayons, and some sparkle floss.\u00a0 I attended a demonstration about how to\u00a0colour stitchery pieces with crayons where I learned that you should first colour\u00a0an area with white crayon before adding\u00a0the layer of coloured crayon.\u00a0 This technique is described by Crabapple Hill Studio on their website as:<\/p>\n

Crayon Tinting instructions<\/em><\/h1>\n

Some of the patterns are tinted with Crayola Crayons. It’s a really fun technique that looks SO COOL when it’s done right!!! I like to start the process by coloring any area that’s going to be tinted with white crayon. It sort of “fills” the weave of the fabric and smooths it out to create a base for the colored crayons. It also helps with the blending of colors……….SO!!! You can go through quite a bit of white crayon in a single project. In “Calendula Patterdrip’s Cottage” I used almost 3 white crayons. Having to buy another ENTIRE box of colored crayons just to get one, single, lousy white crayon is just, well……maddening! But….having a little box of all white on hand…..is…..happy-ing! Yes, that’s a new word.<\/em><\/p>\n

Color tinting is really easy……<\/em><\/p>\n

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  1. 1. Trace the design onto the fabric as usual<\/em><\/li>\n
  2. 2. Make sure your work surface is clean and smooth and there isn’t any lint\/threads on the back of the fabric.<\/em><\/li>\n
  3. 3. Color all areas that you’ll be tinting somewhat heavily with white crayon.<\/em><\/li>\n
  4. 4. Tint all areas as directed in the pattern (or use your own imagination!) I like to use a little circular motion……..<\/em><\/li>\n
  5. 5. Heat set with a hot iron by laying a white paper towel over the tinted area and pressing (you’ll smell the wax) Remove the paper towel and look at it…..if there’s ANY color on it repeat the pressing process with a clean paper towel.<\/em><\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    In the same demonstration I learned about a metallic look embroidery thread called, Cosmo Sparkle Thread.\u00a0 I learned\u00a0how adding a bit of sparkle floss to a stitchery project can add just a little special something to your project.\u00a0 The Snow Flurries pattern that I bought uses sparkle floss, and crayons so I will be able to try out the new techniques that I just learned.<\/p>\n

    From Lecien’s<\/a> website:<\/p>\n

    Lecien has been producing Cosmo embroidery thread in Japan since 1950. Cosmo thread is made from the best grade of Egyptian cotton available and its texture and sheen is equal to that of silk. Cosmo floss doesn’t twist and tangle like other flosses, and is easy to separate the strands for stitchery projects. Cosmo thread glides smoothly through fabric.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Opening and Using Sparkles<\/strong><\/em><\/h1>\n

    To use Sparkles \u2013 do NOT pull an end like you would with other flosses. Gently remove the paper sleeve. Handle gently and keep the loops in nice circles. Find where the knot is; these 2 ends are the ends of the 10 meter strand. Open the loop twice, until all that is holding the loops together is the knot. Gently pull the 2 ends of the strands till the knot is away from the loops and cut the knot. Carefully wind Sparkles around a spool or bobbin.<\/em><\/p>\n

    Today was the perfect way to celebrate Worldwide Quilting Day!<\/p>\n

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