Finished up Michele's table runner. I used the same "Dr. Seuss Feathers" design, but tried to modify it just a little to make it look somewhat like fireworks. It looks fun and festive!Next up: Donovan's Boot Camp graduation quilt!
Thursday, September 24, 2009
Wednesday, September 23, 2009
Blue and Yellow Sampler
Finished the quilt for Miss Kitty! Things went together quite well--no snags, no tension problems...awesome! 
I did a type of Dr. Seuss feathers over the whole surface.
Three more projects are waiting in the wings, but I also have a quilt in transit that has ASAP status. Considering it's a gift for a Marine graduating from boot camp, I'm happy to accommodate! Hoo-yah!
Karen, Ye Merrie Quilter
Saturday, September 19, 2009
Long time, no post
Worked on only two pieces these past few weeks--
Blue Christmas quilt for Donna. This took extra long because of ordering delays from the thread supplier. I needed a varigated blue thread for the top (black for the back) that I couldn't find in the local shops--out of desperation to get started, I was willing to pay retail, but there was nothing available locally. I then went to my online wholesaler and had to wait (I think they were away at a show). Then I had some tension problems with the machine (operator error), so I had to spend about a week picking out bad stitches. Frustrating and time consuming... but the end result was very satisfying!
Next up is a blue and yellow sampler from Miss Kathy. I think the best thread for the job is the same one I used for the Blue Christmas, but I may need a light blue or medium grey for the back. I will probably get started on this tomorrow. It wants Dr. Seuss feathers! Or maybe swirlies...
Blue Christmas quilt for Donna. This took extra long because of ordering delays from the thread supplier. I needed a varigated blue thread for the top (black for the back) that I couldn't find in the local shops--out of desperation to get started, I was willing to pay retail, but there was nothing available locally. I then went to my online wholesaler and had to wait (I think they were away at a show). Then I had some tension problems with the machine (operator error), so I had to spend about a week picking out bad stitches. Frustrating and time consuming... but the end result was very satisfying!
Next up is a blue and yellow sampler from Miss Kathy. I think the best thread for the job is the same one I used for the Blue Christmas, but I may need a light blue or medium grey for the back. I will probably get started on this tomorrow. It wants Dr. Seuss feathers! Or maybe swirlies...Happy quilting!
Karen, Ye Merrie Quilter
Friday, July 31, 2009
A hot, lazy, crazy summer
The weather has been ridiculously hot these past few days, which is making work difficult to do. No air conditioning in the work room upstairs means it's hot-hot-hot by the frame.
Here's a couple of projects I've been working on for Summer!
Miss Kathy sent along several quilt tops for me to work on. The first of the group is the Noah's Ark quilt. I carefully quilted around the animals and boats, and echoed the branches around the border.
Next was Sharon's Chains Table Topper. This one gave me some heartburn--at first I tried a Celtic pattern, but it was not working for the quilt. I carefully picked out my stitches and started again with a new pattern that I'm much happier with. I hope she does, too!
Coming up is a Christmas quilt for Donna, which is a large throw with some non-traditional Christmas colors in it. It's scrappy and joyful--perfect for the season...which now I'm looking forward to after several days of HOT weather. Then a couple more quilts for Miss Kathy.
Here's a couple of projects I've been working on for Summer!
Miss Kathy sent along several quilt tops for me to work on. The first of the group is the Noah's Ark quilt. I carefully quilted around the animals and boats, and echoed the branches around the border.
Next was Sharon's Chains Table Topper. This one gave me some heartburn--at first I tried a Celtic pattern, but it was not working for the quilt. I carefully picked out my stitches and started again with a new pattern that I'm much happier with. I hope she does, too!
Coming up is a Christmas quilt for Donna, which is a large throw with some non-traditional Christmas colors in it. It's scrappy and joyful--perfect for the season...which now I'm looking forward to after several days of HOT weather. Then a couple more quilts for Miss Kathy.Stay cool!
Karen, the Merrie Quilter
Tuesday, June 30, 2009
Spring Project
With the slow economy, so have things been around here. I did have a few small projects come in, though. This one is a table runner for Sharon. The background teal fabric was similar to the pattern I've done on the last few projects, that I have named "Dr. Seuss Feathers". 
Detail. Thread used was YLI in a varigated colorway called "Mediterranean".
Back of quilt. The same YLI thread also used on the back.
I have a couple more quilts ready to go on the machine--first up is a Noah's Ark panel for Kitty.If you are interested in getting a quote or finding out more, my pricelist can be viewed at http://www.yemerriequilter.com/
Merrie, as always,
Karen
Thursday, April 23, 2009
April Sister Projects
Bow Tie Restoration for Andy 
My nephew, Andy, received a bow tie quilt from his mother (my sister) with blocks swapped in an online group. My sister quickly quilted it up with muslin on the back, and he loved it! He nearly loved it to death. Ten years after the gift was given, he returned it with some tears in the backing fabric. She brought it to me and we shopped for some new backing fabric, and I restored it with new backing fabric and handed it back to her for binding and it will now be returned to its rightful owner...good as new!
And another Bow Tie for myself!
Inspired by the restoration, I felt it was time I finished my bow tie quilt as well. After all, it had been sitting in a box for all those years that Andy was loving his, so it was time!
Purple Mystery for Tara
Tara loved the quilting I did on my bow tie so much that she wanted the same pattern on her mystery quilt that was done in our guild several years ago. It turned out really nicely!
Round Robin UFO!
I then loaded up and quilted the round robin that I participated in several years ago with some online friends. Each of us started with a center block, then mailed it in a squishie envelope to the next person on the list, who added to the top, took photos with a disposable camera, added gifties (packs of needles, needle cases, etc.) in the envelope, then sent it on to the next person. Eventually, your quilt went around the circle and was returned a bed size quilt!
Tara and I have worked out a deal, which should be very helpful for future customers! I will be continuing with the quilting, as I have done all along, and Tara can bind your quilts for you! She is a skilled quilter and I have entrusted her with several of my own quilts. Both of us are in non-smoking households without cats; she has a little dog, and I am dogless.
If we can be of any assistance to you with your quilting needs, please drop me a note!
Karen, Ye Merrie Quilter
My nephew, Andy, received a bow tie quilt from his mother (my sister) with blocks swapped in an online group. My sister quickly quilted it up with muslin on the back, and he loved it! He nearly loved it to death. Ten years after the gift was given, he returned it with some tears in the backing fabric. She brought it to me and we shopped for some new backing fabric, and I restored it with new backing fabric and handed it back to her for binding and it will now be returned to its rightful owner...good as new!And another Bow Tie for myself!
Inspired by the restoration, I felt it was time I finished my bow tie quilt as well. After all, it had been sitting in a box for all those years that Andy was loving his, so it was time! Purple Mystery for Tara
Tara loved the quilting I did on my bow tie so much that she wanted the same pattern on her mystery quilt that was done in our guild several years ago. It turned out really nicely!Round Robin UFO!
I then loaded up and quilted the round robin that I participated in several years ago with some online friends. Each of us started with a center block, then mailed it in a squishie envelope to the next person on the list, who added to the top, took photos with a disposable camera, added gifties (packs of needles, needle cases, etc.) in the envelope, then sent it on to the next person. Eventually, your quilt went around the circle and was returned a bed size quilt!If we can be of any assistance to you with your quilting needs, please drop me a note!
Karen, Ye Merrie Quilter
Sunday, March 1, 2009
February & March Projects
I finished the Clowning Around quilt, a one block wonder quilt! I used the this quilt as an opportunity to practice and develop a new quilting pattern. By the end of it, I found a great series of motifs were possible borrowing a couple ideas from another blog I visit.
Karen, Ye Merrie Quilter
Sharon benefits from this practice, however, on her Log Cabin quilt!
Karen, Ye Merrie Quilter
Wednesday, February 18, 2009
Be Vewy, Vewy Quiet!!
Long time, no see!
This quilt, which I call Clowning Around, is a King size one-block wonder made from clown fish fabric. I created waves around the outside with Drunkards Path blocks. It was a challenge doing the math and trying to get the borders to match the length and width of the top. I have it on the racks now, but no real clear idea how I'm going to quilt it.
Yes, it's been very quiet out here in Ye Merrie Land! Not much work partly due to the INSANE weather we've been experiencing and the holidays, so I've been focusing on some personal projects--only a couple of them quilting-related.
This quilt, which I call Clowning Around, is a King size one-block wonder made from clown fish fabric. I created waves around the outside with Drunkards Path blocks. It was a challenge doing the math and trying to get the borders to match the length and width of the top. I have it on the racks now, but no real clear idea how I'm going to quilt it. I also have a quilt top sitting on the sidelines, just received from Sharon...which means I need to get inspiration on Clowning pretty quick so I can finish that up and get to hers!
Enjoy!
Karen, Ye Merrie Quilter
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