Stars for a New Day

Check out the progress I am making on this new quilt. It is a pattern by Sue Garmin and was posted for The Quilt Show members in 2009. I have a couple more rounds and then it will be ready to quilt.

Best of Show - Kuwait 2008

I was so excited to take a class from a fellow quilter while living in Kuwait. Paramjeet Bawa is an extremely talented quilter and teacher. She is the reason I was able to create this award winning quilt. I started in January 2008 and finished in May 2008 just before the KTAA Quilt show in Kuwait. I won Best of Show which included a new Bernina sewing machine. I still can't believe that I created this quilt!! I used a picture that I took while on vacation in Istanbul with my family.

Little bits of fabric
Sewn into a quilt
Form a warm and loving blanket
From which memories are built.
And when you seek peace and comfort
In the quiet of the night
It will keep you warm and snug
Until the morning's light.

(Author: unknown)

BERNINA RULES!!

OMG!! I have just seen the Bernina Artista 730E. I AM IN LOOOVE!!! Have you seen this machine? I love to do meander quilting. This is the only way to go. This machine has a stitch regulator that allows you to meander quilt and all of your stitches are the same. Go Fast - Go Slow - PERFECT QUILTING. So, now I know what I want for Christmas! Oh, pleeeaaaassse Santa. I have been VERY good this year. Check out your nearest Bernina dealer and try this machine. You will be as impressed as I am with this machine!!

Happy Quilting Ladies and Gents!

Quilting in Kuwait

As I stated in my first post, my home base is NE Colorado. I frequently travel overseas to follow my husband's contract jobs. So, I have been blessed to be able to visit many countries and see the many crafts that are done throughout the world.

At this time, I am in Kuwait. I have met a lady that has taken me to the Fabric Souks - which are several fabric stores all in one area. There is not much cotton fabric here - but many beautiful fabrics including silks, batiks, beaded fabrics and very ornate fabrics. The notion stores have more trims and buttons and threads than you can imagine. I haven't purchased anything yet, as I am still trying to learn my way around the area.

I am working on Sunbonnet Sue baby quilts and a printed cross-stitch wallhanging quilt at this time. I am also quilting a hand-pieced Christmas wallhanging quilt that I pieced together several years ago and I am slowly getting it quilted. Maybe I will be able to display it this Christmas!

Signing off for now!
Diana

All about me!

Welcome to my very first blog!!

My name is Diana, my home base is northeastern Colorado. I have been quilting for about 12 years. Although I am a CRAFT NUT, I have decided to use this blog for QUILTING ideas, patterns and tips. I have done dressmaking, quilting, knitting, crochet, cross stitch, stained glass, scrapbooking, rug hooking and even beading. I love doing crafts because it is cheaper than a psychiatrist.

Bookmark this blog and check back often for tips, patterns and links for quilt related sites.

Thanks for looking!