BCQC-101: Basic Crazy Quilt Course

Moving along .... added a few more flowers & stems.   Next, ribbon ; )

 

BCQC-101: Basic Crazy Quilt Course

 I signed up for Kathy Shaw's  
class.    

This is the next task:

Basic Crazy Quilt Course (BCQC-101)

BCQC-101: Basic Crazy Quilt Course

 

I signed up for Kathy Shaw's 

Basic Crazy Quilt Course (BCQC-101)

Started with some fabrics and Kathy's pattern.   I have added some tatted edge trims, and some surface stitching with perle coton, size 8.   Kathy provides templates to keep the stitches so even!    The next couple seams will have some embroidered chain stitches and stem stitching.   Stay tuned ....  

 

Boxes for perle coton balls

I have had a few comments regarding  perle coton boxes I have made.   I use them all the time.  They are made with index cards and ribbons.   I use these boxes to keep the perle coton balls from rolling around, to easily pull fiber off the core, and to save the label!  
And there is a link in the sidebar.

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Since my posts about the perle coton boxes, I had been asked about template(s) directions & instructions.  The index cards can be plain, or stamped with motifs.  CLICK ON IMAGE TO ENLARGE I'm really not good at explaining so, I took apart a box & will try to show how I create boxes I start with a 4" x 6" card (index card, card stock, light weight cardboard Decorate - or leave plain Cut 4 slits & Fold Attach label to ends of box -- double sided tape, glue, whatever is on hand Use Paper punch where you want your ribbons Ribbon should be 18-19" & secure the perle coton balls in place Not too tight or they will not roll easily when fiber end is pulled I use a bodkin & two colors of ribbon Thread thru the box & perle coton balls Use 2nd ribbon and repeat on the other side Bows on the ends over labels You can also make a box for one perle coton ball.  Adjust the size.  

Ground Hog Day !

Link to Pattern

https://www.flickr.com/photos/76600488@N03/8134391721/

https://www.pinterest.com/pin/94294185935925721/

 

Will the groundhog see a shadow, six more weeks of winter?    Will the sky be overcast, and the groundhog not see a shadow, early spring?