Yorkie Talk Quilt

[Winstin07]

Here is a link to see some of my work.

http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI...esignssewsweet

[jean]

Wow...........what awesome work!! You are a very talented lady. I wish I could sew like that.

Jean

[yorkiesmiles]

Originally Posted by Winstin07

Here is a link to see some of my work.

http://members.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI...esignssewsweet

your work is incredible! I will have to add you to my favorite sellers on ebay. I have a new niece - while she is too young to appreciate the beauty yet, I would love to have one of the doll outfits. Or one of your pretty quilts!

[Yorkiekids]

I'm equally confused. What exactly do you want us to do with the square your going to send us?

[Yorkiekids]

Maybe several people can do the quilt work, as I think that would be a lot for one person. I'd quilt like 6 or so.

[Shadow]

I think your answer is here.

Originally Posted by YorkieMom55

I was a quilter in my former life (before I hit my head...one too many times). I was taught by several Amish ladies in Shipshewana, IN & learned old school: Piece by machine & quilt by hand till your fingers bleed! I've been lurking for awhile & got the courage to add my this morning.

I have some suggestions on construction. The 10" X 10" white square blocks should be cut from the same bolt of fabric if possible & sent to those who want to do a block. If one person cuts the blocks then they will be sure to be pretty much uniform. That will help greatly in assembling the finished product. Also there needs to be 1/4 inch left around the edge for sewing them together. So it needs to be decided if the blocks are to be cut @ 10 1/2 x 10 1/2 that would give a 10" finished block or 10 x10 that would give a 9 1/2 x 9 1/2 inch finished block.

I helped with quilts for our church, Relay for Life & our Girl Scout Service Unit. When it came time to assembling & quilting we had to do alot of adjusting of the blocks that came from everyone. It really helps the finished product if all items are uniform to start with.

How big do you want it? Wall hanging, Full size, Queen??

There is iron on transfer paper for photos. You have to run the transfer through a printer to get the photo on it & then iron it on the fabric. I've seen it at WalMart & Staples.

As for color, what color are Yorkies? There's Black/Blue, Tan/Gold, White, Chocolate, Red, Silver....ooh, pretty basic...not too colorfull. Punch it up with whatever moves you. Variety of color to accent your beautiful babies. Whoever ends up with the finished blocks will use a border & backing to bring it all together.

Sounds like a fun winter project.

[Sharonandtink]

Originally Posted by Winstin07

I love making quilts. I am a little confused, are we not choosing our own fabric for the square? Are we limited to one square. My favorite quilts to make are memory quilts. I have actually designed scrapbook like pages before they go on the quilt. I would however, suggest that if pictures are being put on it to tie knot it. I have seen quilts with pics that have been quilted and it really ruins the look of the picture block. When people want my quilts quilted, my mom and I simply follow the seams of the quilt and blocks. That way it does not interfere with the pics. I also keep the squares no bigger than 8 inches. If people want pics on the quilt, they could be sent to me and I can transfer them for everyone . After a couple dozen quilts, I have it down to a pretty good science. I only use one type of paper because I do not like the rest on the market and I use one particular fabric.
Do we need someone to sew the quilt together and add the batting and backing? I would be willing to do that.

I think that she has more experiance with the photo quilting then I do. I think that it would be a great idea.

[IluvLucy]

Originally Posted by Sharonandtink

I think that she has more experiance with the photo quilting then I do. I think that it would be a great idea.

I agree - I've never done one with a photo on it. Please help us get this organized.

[Sunnie]

It has been a long time since I made a quilt! I would love to do a square or 2 or 3. Do all of them have to be photo transfers? or can we be creative with them? Or if it is decided to do photo tranfers, can we be creative in how we embellish the squares to make each our "own"? Count me in.
Sonya

[SophieRose]

Originally Posted by alaskayorkie

I think that would be awesome. Of course, I don't sew, but I'd buy a raffle ticket to win it!

Does this mean "war again, Mike". With warmest wishes from your worthy opponent - Deborah

[Winstin07]

Originally Posted by Sharonandtink

I think that she has more experiance with the photo quilting then I do. I think that it would be a great idea.

I would be more than happy to help with anything you guys want. Just tell me the plan or what all you want me to do.Anything I can do from organizing to putting together. I want to help but not step on anyones toes.

[Sunnie]

Forgot to add... Winston,... I LOVE your quilts! and your doil clothes.. That is how I got started sewing.... when I got my first machine at 8 years old, making doll clothes. Now I am at my machine daily with my bear making..
PPS Love the Himstedts.... I just got one of the Atlantis dolls.... Lisa Lu
Here ia a picture.... http://mysite.verizon.net/res0lbpq/s...es/lisa_lu.jpg

[IluvLucy]

I'm waiting on a couple of PM's to get this project started. Please bear with me and I'll post details as soon as possible.


I think this will be a great project and would like to see it raise LOTS of $$ for yorkie rescue

[Yorkiekids]

Sunnie your doll is beautiful as are Winston07's.

[coroth]

wowza! Your work is beautiful!!!!!!!