New Patchwork Show......

In the coming days, there will be an interesting "parade"in Trieste (Italy) , at the "Bottega dell'immagine" exibition halls.

A group of nice ladies, quilters... of course, will share with the guests their handcrafts.
A beautifull chance to know the Quilting and Patchwork world.
In a short time I will show you the pics.

NEW CLASS, NEW TOP....and 100th POST

Three weeks ago, I have had a new class: FREE STRIPES QUILT.

With the  help of my teacher Nichi, I have learned an easy method to make "Free Stripes blocks". A very interesting lesson....so I have wanted to realized a top. I used an eight quarter bundle that I bought last year in Paris. I used also white kona fabric for the contrast.
And this is the top:

The measures are 120 x 140 cm...........just right for a lucky child!

Now I have to begin with the handquilting!

Oh! I forgot..........this is

ROXY QUILT 100th post !!!!!!

I want to thank all my dear followers and all Blogland! I'm happy for this adventure!

After a break......

....I can show you my new work!

Kaffe Fasset HST top

This has been my first work with Kaffe Fasset  (Paperweight Collection) so I have decided for a simple block to bring out the colors and the design of the fabrics.

I made 224 HST (12.5 cm finished) using also three gray shades: a good choise to balance so many colors.

But when I finished all the blocks I had to lay out them to see the result and decide for the colors position. OK.....where?

Not on my design wall: too small!

Of course on the floor! (Our friend floor: I think that the floor is a great instrument for the quilters!)

With the help of my hub (!?!) I created my personal "design floor" : a grid with string and adhesive tape. A perfect grid with the quilt measures (about 2,00 cm x 2,20 CM)

Little by little, I composed my top, checking the colors and the measures.

I have to say...this grill has been a big trick!

I made a little squares border and now I'm working on the back of the top ......and I can say that it'll be a surprise.

BOM # 7

FLYNG GEESE block

This time the work has been very difficult: heavy fabrics and small pieces. Infact the geese aren't perfect....... they are a bit "wonky". 

I'm not so sure of this block but, for the moment, it is "ready to go".

Next time....next block!

T.I.T. is now......

T.I.Q......

TOTALLY IKEA QUILT

.....and, of course, T.I.Q. on IKEA sofa!

Anna in U.S.A.

Two weeks ago my daughter Anna has begun her school year abroad, in Waukesha Wisconsin.

Here, the AFS group, boys and girls  from all over the world, arrived at Chigago Area. Anna is the first (up) on the right.

With the hosting family: Anna, Zac, Jachi, Sue, Gabi and John.

A new friend!

The first football match.

In a few days she will begin the high school, like a senior: she has a tough year in front of her but this is her opportunity!

So.....good job Anna!

Please.......

......Mimi, may I......?

....OK, OK one side for me and one for you!!!

T.I.T........

.....Totally Ikea Top

Last month, I had bought three cuttings of Ikea fabric.  It isn't really the same cotton like American fabric but it is 100% cotton, a bit heavier than American cotton.

Of course I prewashed all pieces.

But I had only three patterns: one solid, stripes and little cheched so........I have played with the blocks!

Squares, HST, Log Cabin, Stripes, Scraps........

I think that I will make the back with soft fleece, without internal batting, then a simple machine quilting, may be straight lines!

BOM # 6

PINEWHEEL block

I'm late in posting this block......but here it is!!!

Good block!

This one is finished!

Finally!

The HST baby quilt is ready to become a cute gift for Irene Morgana (she will be born in August).

I love the regular pattern and the sweet colors.

A baby quilt is always a beauty!