Cynthia's Creating Ark

Sunday, September 11, 2016

Under the Pressure Foot #23

I found myself with a free day to do what I like. It has been a long time since I felt this free. There has always some other jobs that have been getting in the way.
After attending a Westalee Ruler work shop I have been itching to get back to some quilting. Plus this one is on my 2016 Finish Along for this quarter.

This is the quilt that I need to finish. I am halfway through quilting it, so I am eager to finish it. I am playing with 2 circle templates.

The key to using these rulers is play with them and practice. I like to keep the key closest to me so I can see it easily and take a little extra care as I go pass it.

This quilt only has four large blocks. So I started in the centre of each block working my way out. Then I used the 2" circle template to fill the centre of the quilt and around the outside edges of the blocks. Lastly I filled the outer border with circles, plus four extra circle that fits in the corners over the inner border.

By 4 pm I finally finished the quilting. A number of ends to tie in and then the binding. The plan is to finish this quilt this week.

Then I can look at the next quilt that is ready for quilting. Another chance to play with the rulers.

Until Next Time

Keep Stitching

Cynthia

Monday, September 5, 2016

The Road Home Row Along - My Home of Adelaide

I have teamed up with a whole bunch of talented people to bring everyone The Road Home Row Along featuring rows of home towns, special places and places we love.
For my row it had to be Adelaide, South Australia. The city I grew up in on the south side and now live a 30 minute drive north of Adelaide.

The Festival Centre on the banks of the River Torrens with the city centre in the background.

This is my row.

I have selected 4 things to represent Adelaide, South Australia. Starting from the left I have the Rotunda that you can find in Elder Park, not far from the Festival Centre pictured above. A bunch of grapes for the great wine regions around Adelaide, which are not too far from the city. The last block is the lighthouse for Port Adelaide where most of the ship that visit dock. Lastly the sashing along the bottom of the row represents the River Torrens that runs through the heart of Adelaide, which you can see in the above picture.

Progress shot of the grape block.

All the applique pieces in place ready for stitching. with your favourite applique stitch.

The lighthouse block which is foundation pieced(paper pieced)

Now I haven't finished mine yet. I can't decide if I want to add more rows to make a quilt or just quilt it and bind it as a wall hanging. We will see what happens.

Now here is the pattern to make my row.

Here is the template file that going with the above instructions.

Also there is two giveaways on offer. Plus more each day with each row that is released. You can enter them all as you collect the rows. We have an Anita Goodesign Machine Embroidery CD and a Calibre Cutting Mat on offer for you to win.

http://www.anitagoodesignonline.com/

http://calibreart.com/

a Rafflecopter giveaway a Rafflecopter giveaway

Plus don't forget to visit everyone to collect their rows and enter their giveaways.
Here is the link to the full schedule but today we have joining me to open this Row Along

6-Sep Allie-Oops Sweet Happy Life http://allie-oopssweethappylife.blogspot.com/

6-Sep Cynthia's Creating Ark http://www.cynthiasark.blogspot.com.au That's me.

6-Sep Kissed Quilts http://kissedquilts.blogspot.com

6-Sep Renee's Quilting Addiction http://reneechester.wordpress.com/

I hope you enjoy The Road Home Row Along as much I did creating my row.

Until Next Time

Keep Stitching

Cynthia

The Road Home Row Along Schedule

The 6th of September is tomorrow so I thought I would share the schedule for this exciting Row Along I am part of. It is hosted by Seams to be Sew and Sew Incredibly Crazy.

Below is all the details for all the designers participating in this Row Along. Make sure you pop over and check out their work and you will be able to collect all the rows to make the ones that sing to you.

Date Blog Name URL

6-Sep Allie-Oops Sweet Happy Life http://allie-oopssweethappylife.blogspot.com/

6-Sep Cynthia's Creating Ark http://www.cynthiasark.blogspot.com.au

6-Sep Kissed Quilts http://kissedquilts.blogspot.com

6-Sep Renee's Quilting Addiction http://reneechester.wordpress.com/

8-Sep Sew Incredibly Crazy http://sewincrediblycrazy.blogspot.com/

8-Sep Patchouli Moon Studio http://patchouli-moon-studio.blogspot.com

8-Sep Seacoast Quilter http://www.seacoastquilter.net

8-Sep 3 Patch Crafts http://3patchcrafts.blogspot.com/

13-Sep Tweety Loves Quilting http://tweloquilting.blogspot.com/

13-Sep Quiltscapes http://www.quiltscapesqs.com.

13-Sep Seams To Be Sew http://www.seamstobesew.com