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Wednesday, March 2, 2011

Swap reveal

Look at what I got in the mail, a Nosegay wallhanging. I love this block but have never made one. Jessica over at Scrappy n' Happy offered to make me one in return for something to hang out at her place.
I happily obliged and I love what she made me. I have a crush on red and aqua and I have a crush on these fabrics too, thank you Jessica, it's beautifully made.
And a cute little ring pincushion was a bonus gift in the package, love it.
Here's what I sent, some more Kaffe love and a block from Kim's pattern The Garden Quilt.
I free motion quilted this one and had a lot of fun. I did all sorts of quilting designs on it. I'm calling this my smorgasboard quilting.
I knew Jessica had a spot all picked out to hang it so I took the liberty of adding some hanging gizmos on the back using these picture hanging strips and some twill tape.
This method is fabulous because it means you don't have to have any holes in the wall and it can easily be removed. Now I need to find some time to do all my doll quilts the same way.
The information for doing the strips is over on Quilt Otaku with a video link and in the video, you can see how to remove the quilt off the wall without straining any stitches on the quilt.
I just have one more swap to get my skates on and finish, no sneak peeks or you'll be able to guess what it is.
Over at Manaiba's blog, Sewjournal, there is a special quilt auction happening for a 1930's reproduction quilt, It's for a very worth cause, go have a look over here.

37 comments:

  1. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 1:00 PM

    They are both beautiful Janet what a great swap.

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  2. SewjournalMarch 2, 2011 at 1:04 PM

    Janet thanks for the link to the Charity Quilt Auction. I'm really intrigued by how your hanging system works. Thanks for sharing this.

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  3. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 1:32 PM

    Both quilts are beautiful, isn't lovely to have a little swap and each person receiving a quilt gift.
    Janet your quilting is amazing.

    Christine

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  4. DarleneMarch 2, 2011 at 1:41 PM

    Beautiful swap!

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  5. CathyMarch 2, 2011 at 1:43 PM

    Your quilting looks fabulous now; shows how far you can progress with talent and practice. I admire your diligence in keeping up with the practice sessions.

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  6. Oops-LahMarch 2, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    I already admired your lovely mini quilt over at Scrappy n' Happy and now I can do the same with Jess' quilt here. Both are equally beautiful! Recently I was also the lucky recipient of one of Jess' gorgeous little quilts.
    PS: Just watched the video! Very clever indeed.

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  7. SusanMarch 2, 2011 at 2:13 PM

    What a wonderful swap! You would both be supremely happy with your quilts! I must check out the hanging method, looks interesting!

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  8. Jess @ Scrappy n HappyMarch 2, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    I love my quilt Janet! I am glad you love yours too!
    I off to watch that video now.

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  9. dragonfly gypsyMarch 2, 2011 at 2:47 PM

    Hi Janet, LUV both little quilts. Your quilting is just amazing. Cheers Sharron

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  10. KarenMarch 2, 2011 at 2:53 PM

    I am just amazed at how fast you progressed in machine quilting. Just beautiful!

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  11. JanetMarch 2, 2011 at 3:24 PM

    Your machine quilting is AMAZING!! What a fun swap. I like the Nosegay block too - I slept half of my life under one made by my grandma :0)

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  12. NedraMarch 2, 2011 at 3:35 PM

    What a great idea to use hanging strips for small quilts!
    And your quilting is perfect!

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  13. JoanMarch 2, 2011 at 4:37 PM

    Wonderful swaps Janet - and your quilting is so beautiful. Those hangers are intriguing...will go check them out...just what I need I think!

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  14. Nat PalaskasMarch 2, 2011 at 4:47 PM

    Beautiful little quilts for your swaps. Love your machine quilting Janet - Hugs Nat

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  15. Nifty QuiltsMarch 2, 2011 at 4:57 PM

    My goodness! Your quilting is just fabulous!

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  16. Cathy @ CabbageQuiltsMarch 2, 2011 at 5:27 PM

    Gorgeous gifts for you Janet, and your quilting is amazing! Love the hanging strips, will look into those thanks for the tip. xo

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  17. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 7:52 PM

    Fabulous swaps! Every time I see your machine quilting, I think 'must practise more'!!

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  18. antique quilterMarch 2, 2011 at 8:36 PM

    beautiful little quilts, wow I love them both!
    the quilting on your flower garden block is to die for!
    great job!
    love the way to hang them as well!
    Kathie

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  19. CrispyMarch 2, 2011 at 10:25 PM

    Ooooo pretty swap you received!! Oh Janet, your quilting is just amazing!! Your swap partner is one lucky gal!!

    Crispy

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  20. alobsigerMarch 2, 2011 at 11:03 PM

    What a fun swap. Your quilting knocks me over, Janet! I love the Command strips (poster and picture) to hang quilts. I just stick the strips directly to the back of the quilt because I'm ultra-lazy and it works. :-)

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  21. JanetMarch 2, 2011 at 11:14 PM

    Love the trades. They are very
    happy wall hangings. Thanks for
    the tip on hanging them. Cute cushion too.
    Janet

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  22. Teresa RawsonMarch 2, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    I just love your machine quilting!!

    In stitches,
    Teresa :o)

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  23. AnonymousMarch 2, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Your quilting on the Kim flower is "over the top"!!! I want to be like you !

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  24. Abby and StephanieMarch 3, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Beautiful swap given and received. Your quilting is amazing. I love the nosegay block. I have 2 patterns on my "to do" list. How fun to just have one block instead of the thought of making an entire quilt.

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  25. Pinkadot QuiltsMarch 3, 2011 at 12:15 AM

    Both quilts are adorable. Your quilting is amazing!

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  26. TarynMarch 3, 2011 at 1:12 AM

    The hanging system is great! I must do this for my small quilts. They've been living in a pile because I am so hesitant to put so many holes in my wall. I wanted to be able to change them out and now I can! Thanks for a wonderful contribution to the "learn something new everyday" category of my day. Oh, and your little Kim McLean flower is very pretty.

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  27. ThimbleannaMarch 3, 2011 at 1:20 AM

    Wow Janet! They're both so beautiful -- a wonderful swap. And your quilting -- just GORGEOUS!!!

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  28. LoriMarch 3, 2011 at 2:19 AM

    What a great swap! Thanks for the heads up on hanging small quilts too!

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  29. MaryMarch 3, 2011 at 8:59 AM

    Love that block! I fell in love with it when I first saw it in the Material Obsession book. So lovely. Your quilting is so amazing! Just fantastic!

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  30. Carrie P.March 3, 2011 at 9:10 AM

    Great swap. They are both beautiful and certainly express your style.

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  31. MiriamMarch 3, 2011 at 10:07 PM

    Stunning quilting, Janet!!!
    Thank you for the link to the video. What a great idea!
    I love the little pin cushion.

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  32. KaarenMarch 4, 2011 at 10:46 AM

    Great swap. Love the nosegay and the pincushion is darling.

    Your free motion quilting is absolutely to die for, Janet! Simply stunning!

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  33. Ann ChampionMarch 5, 2011 at 1:30 AM

    What pretty little quilts!
    The little pin cushion is so sweet too.

    Thankls for sharing the hanging technique. It's so clever.

    Your quilting is fantastic! :)

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  34. Ivory SpringMarch 5, 2011 at 9:56 PM

    Both are beautiful! Your quilting is gorgeous - I just swooned.

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  35. RachaeldaisyMarch 6, 2011 at 4:59 PM

    You both recieved stunning pieces of art. Janet your quilting is outstanding!!! Thank you for sharing the hanging tips.

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  36. Nanette MerrillMarch 8, 2011 at 4:06 AM

    great ideas! these will be lovely on the wall.

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  37. imquilternityMarch 18, 2011 at 1:34 AM

    Your quilting is fabulous!! Wow! Thanks also for sharing that great idea (& link) for hanging quilts. I'm always trying to find new and better ways of doing it.

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