I Quilt: busy quilting

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I’m late, I’m late, for a very important date!  No time to say hello, goodbye, I’m late, I’m late, I’m late!!  I’ve loved those lines from Alyce in Wonderland ever since I first read it as a child.  I’m very sorry that I’m late with I Quilt linky this week, I’ve been super busy quilting, but I do hope you link up your quilty process :)

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Over the past week I have finished a couple of quilts

Starry Skies class sample. I love this version more than the original!!

Starry Skies class sample. I love this version more than the original!!

quilted a few others

Carpentar's Star quilt by Tracy

Carpentar’s Star quilt by Tracy

taught machine binding at Canberra Quilters Modern Interest Group and handed over a a number of class samples (come join me if you’re local!).

Sorry for the terrible iPhone photo, totally out of focus but exciting to see my work hanging in store at Hobbysew Belconnen

Sorry for the terrible iPhone photo, totally out of focus but exciting to see my work hanging in store at Hobbysew Belconnen

I have been pondering my business, how to manage competing deadlines (every second enquiry I get is from someone who needs their quilt quilted yesterday), how to best get my name out there, how to ensure that I continue to get to do fun stuff and enjoy this quilty gig and when to say no.  This whole quilty thing is a continual learning process.  I feel like I’m good at what I do but there is still so much to learn and achieve!

Improv LV cushion secret Birthday swap gift for Ms Midge

I also had two quilts on display for the first time at a local show which was super exciting.  I was lucky enough to get to help hang many of the quilts in the show and learnt so much from that experience.  Plus it was a heap of fun!

Me with my quilt hanging in the Queanbeyan Quilter’s Biennial Show

So that’s why I’m a little late with the linky party ;)

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I did ask the lovely Nadel and Falzbein if I could feature a few of her photos but didn’t hear back.  Even without photos of her amazing work I strongly encourage you to pop over to her blog and check out her work.  Her yellow and white chevron quilt last week just made my day!  It’s beautiful!!!  It looks like she is moving her blog, so head over and visit her new site here :)  She has a google translate button on the right hand side, but the quilty candy is delightful even without the words :)

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So that’s it folks!  Please link up your quilty process xx

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7 Comments on I Quilt: busy quilting

  1. salley
    April 11, 2014 at 9:19 pm (4 days ago)

    Gorgeous Cushion! Your business will grow…no doubt about it..just make sure you leave time for your own creations to evolve!

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  2. made by ChrissieD
    April 11, 2014 at 11:07 pm (4 days ago)

    You’re one busy, busy lady. I think you’re at the same point in this quilting game as I am, working out what direction you want to take this thing because there’s not enough hours to do everything anymore. Don’t know about you but I’ve just realised that no matter how much I wish I can’t ever have more hours in a day, I’ll have to make do with what the 24 that are available and it might be good to start sleeping sometimes! I’m sad because I like the diversity of my life right now but excited that whatever aspect of quilting/blogging/business I choose as my path there’s so much to look forward to. Let’s both keep those balls in the air as long as we can :D

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  3. Audrey
    April 11, 2014 at 11:45 pm (4 days ago)

    Your quilting is beautiful! I hope to quilt like that someday. What kind of long arm do you have? Just wondering if someday I need to upgrade.

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  4. iva
    April 12, 2014 at 3:00 am (4 days ago)

    Thank you that you mention my blog and a quilt. I am very pleased.
    Your starry skies is quilted wonderful. Furthermore, much joy with your Longarm machine. I dream still like this … maybe in 1-2 years … I hope and quilting further… :-)

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  5. Jo
    April 12, 2014 at 4:43 am (4 days ago)

    Your quilting is really beautiful! I hope you find some peace soon on the direction you will take and are able to time manage effectively!

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  6. Katy S
    April 12, 2014 at 6:03 am (4 days ago)

    Your Starry Skies quilt is amazing! Just LOVE the quilting!

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  7. Vera
    April 12, 2014 at 4:00 pm (4 days ago)

    Fab pics. Love your Starry skies and the pillow for Midge!

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