Quilting in Lockdown

It’s been a hard, sad 12 months for us all but I have hopes for a brighter future.

I’ve been keeping busy working on some patterns, and doing lots of knitting for my family but the biggest change is that I have finally retired!!!

The hardest thing is understanding that I can do whatever I choose to do now, so I’ve been gradually making small changes.

I’m excited for the special Quilting project which is on the horizon and I’m so looking forward to starting that when life settles down and a new, safe ‘normal’ becomes our daily expectation.

For those who need it, I send lots of love and virtual hugs to you all and wishes for a brighter, healthier future for everyone… we also deserve that much….

Stay safe, stay well and know that I’m thinking about you all XXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXXX

My last quilt – Whimsy Wood Forest Retreat Quilt

My last quilt design is aimed at younger children who have difficulty falling asleep, with 12 different ‘accommodation’ Blocks for them to choose from when settling down… “Where will you sleep tonight…”

MT-Crafty Lady X

My Daisy Moon quilt

This is my latest Daisy Moon quilt made with lots of leftover petals cut from small scraps on my Sizzix machine and tactile quilting.

This quilt was quick to find a new home and is loved which is all us quilters can hope for.

MT-Crafty Lady X

New eBook coming soon…

    My 5th eBook – Peek-a-Boo Play Mat/Quilt is NOW available on AMAZON

MT-Crafty Lady X

My Storage Box project…

My new ebook project is in the December issue of British Patchwork & Quilting magazine and is in the shops now!

   

https://www.facebook.com/britishpatchworkandquiltingmagazine?ref=hl

Happy Christmas to all! 

MT-Crafty Lady XXXXXXXXXXXXX

 

Yay! My 4th eBook with Pattern Sheets is finished

Hi All,

After a conflicting battle between mixed formatting, I’m so pleased it’s finished

MT-Crafty Lady X

It’s been a while…

This year is flying by as I’ve been very busy with a new eBook. It will be uploaded to Amazon very soon…(hopefully) when I sort out the pesky glitches that are a nuisance but I’ll get there eventually.

I hope you are all well and have enjoyed some of the warmer weather that we’ve had but give me cooler every time. 

Hugs to all who will feel better for them.

MT-Crafty Lady X

 

Quilting with a friend…

I’ve completed another quilt within a friend’s group and was amazed that I finished it in 2 weeks. I added a fleece backing so it’s a perfect sofa quilt. I loved the piecing technique and option of many different pattern designs resulting in a lovely finish.

Here’s my lovely snuggly quilt –

Thanks Jan X

MT-Crafty Lady X

Satchel/s for Sale…

Searching for some project pieces I found some of the prepped Fabric Satchel pieces from my eBook – ‘How to Make Your Own Fabric Satchel’ by Marian Turner. I love this fabric but I’m too busy to finish this, so it would be a great project for someone who has my eBook with instructions to finish it.

Now on Amazon!

FOR SALE!!!! – One SATCHEL ‘KIT’ ONLY!!!!

The satchel for Sale is partially made with most of the components stitched together. The design is a dated woven fabric print  – ‘Westgate Bridge Iron Works – 1885’  Accounts pages with Black Lining fabric.

If anyone is interested in completing this Satchel, here are some photos to show it thus far….

This satchel is the same size as my completed  (currently £22.50 sale price satchels). The size is approx. 12 ins wide and 11½ inches. Included with the pre-fused pieces, is the completed adjustable shoulder strap with the prepared Tabs to attached to the Front Flap. Also included is a pair of Bib and Brace Buckles for the Front Flap.

The Front pocket with Label holder, Pocket Gusset and Main body Gusset are all attached.

To complete the satchel you would need a strong needle (I use a size 90) to sew the Main satchel flap to the Back piece (2 rows of stitching). Then sew the Gusset to the Back. Finish with Black Bias binding (included) to edge the satchel and add the Buckles (supplied).

The Sale cost of this satchel is reduced to £15.00 plus p&p (Normally £25 +p&p) to complete yourself…and there is only one!

I have main body fused pieces for a low sale price too but no additional supplies. PM me if interested and I’ll post photos.

Here are some completed satchels for Sale at £22.00 each + p&p. 

MT-Crafty Lady X

See more satchels on my Blog – https://marianturnercraftylady.wordpress.com

Poppy blocks are now a Quilt!

After 10 years or more I’ve finished my Poppy Memory quilt The blocks were part of a quilting group birthday swap, and from family and other friends but have been a UFO for so long.  Now it is a beautiful quilt and I love it so much! Thank you to everyone who contributed a block!

MT-Crafty Lady X 

My latest quilt is completed…yay!

Hi All

I hope you are all doing well but I’m sending a whole lot of virtual hugs to all that need them. It took a long time but I’m really pleased with the end result of my latest quilt. It was tough going so I’m looking forward to working on smaller projects now. This quilt started out as a Birds in the Air design but evolved over time to something completely different. It’s aimed at kiddies of all ages and their bedtime dreams… pics to follow.

MT-CraftyLady X