Wedding Ring Quilt update #1

This is a photo of the quilt I am making for an October wedding. The bride likes navy & royal blues, and yellow so I chose colors and patterns that go together. It was difficult because I needed to have 9 different fabrics. This quilt is made using the paper piecing process. I first had to cut out the pattern pieces from freezer paper. There were 120 half rings and on each half ring I had to draw the sewing lines for the pieces. Each half ring has nine different fabrics. To create these arcs I needed to cut rectangles from the fabric and then sew them on to the paper pattern.



After sewing the arcs I needed to remove the paper pattern. This proved to be very challenging but I was able to come up with a way to do it without destroying the stitching. I am now ready to cut the remaining pieces that will fill in around the rings. Once I start sewing these pieces together I will really feel like the quiilt is nearing complettion. Right now I still feel a little overwhelmed.

So now the pieces are all ready for the next phase of adding the center of the circle. More photos with the next update.

Bridal Bliss

I recently completed a crocheted bride doll for a friends daughter. I began the project in January and finished it 2 weeks ago. I was able to take my time and not be rushed. I had forgotten how much I love crocheting!                                                

I usually try to chose a doll with the same hair color as the bride and the flowers are the color of the bridesmaids dresses. In this case the dresses are an eggplant color, but purple is the closest I could find. The style of the hair is determined by whatever the doll comes with. I am not into doing hair styles. Most dolls have an up-do and that is perfect for the way I make my crowns and veils. I crochet a crown and in this case glued sworski crystals on to the front.

I use tulle for the veils just as a real veil would be made. This dress is also adorned with pearl "buttons" down the back of the bodice and on the front at the shoulders. The large bouquet on the table will be used to decorate the box that the doll is wrapped in.

I am looking forward to beginning another doll. I 'll be using a different pattern next time.