This homespun plaid string quilt pattern was taken from evelyn sloppy s strings book from way back in 2011. We thought this was a great pattern for a quilt of valor or charity quilt. See all books authored by evelyn sloppy, including sew one and youre done. Strips and strings that patchwork place by evelyn sloppy 20110323. Bloggers quilt festival quilts, colorful quilts, strip. See more ideas about quilts, quilting designs and quilt patterns. A beginners guide to string piecing the ruffled purse. She works as a quiltmaking teacher and professional machine quilter. These stringpiecing shortcuts stretch the method way beyond its traditional uses. Evelyn sloppy is currently considered a single author.
Love this string quilt block with nine patch sashing. The city is chaos, the government is corrupted and everything seems pointless. After using some other books full of typos and bad. Easy design from just six fabrics by maaike bakker. May 20, 2011 i saw her header quilt the picture on the top of the screen and loved it. The idea is to take classic single blocks, that normally would be done in a 12 inch size, and blow them up to a size that makes them a single quilt. Visit evelyn s website contact evelyn sloppy view more titles by evelyn sloppy. Dec 28, 2012 plaid obsession i have been obsessed with this quilt ever since i first saw it in the header of juliekquilts. I am making that exact quilt right now, started it a few years back. Lauries patterns are concisely written for multiple sizes and illustrated for stitching success. Apr 22, 2014 this board is dedicated to evelyn sloppy and quilter and creator of quilt designs. Bonnie hunter is a great giver of gifts on her web site, she. The beloved log cabin patchwork quilt has been around since the dawn of, well, log cabins. Design wall monday 51 17 my design wall continues to be filled with the watercolor blocks that i have been making since early april as part of the rainbow scrap challenge.
I would like to nominate these lovely blogs for a liebster award. And that lazy evelyn, shit, she was gone half the time. The quilt top is from the book string piecing by evelyn sloppy. I saw her header quilt the picture on the top of the screen and loved it. The authors show how to create exciting and graphic quilts using strings, narrow strips of fabric, sewn to a paper or fabric foundation.
The way to keep scrap and string quilts from looking too busy is to stick with a specific color family or families or theme. I wish i could post pictures of the original and mine. I had wanted to read a quilt book by this author because my mom and daughter are both evelyns. Sashed strings is a variation of a pattern by evelyn sloppy, called plaid obsessions, in her book strips and strings. Feb 28, 2017 a quilting and nursing blog stay safe and healthy. Apr 08, 2020 this book was ed in 1979 but provides a wide variety of projects to make with string piecing. The pattern i chose to use is tranquil treasures by evelyn sloppy from her book strips and strings 16 sparkling quilts.
Here it comes evelyn, parole superheroine, and her wonderful friends and family. Log cabin fever was first published in 2002, and continued requests for its rerelease are a. I used a walking foot and did a lot of stitch in the ditch quilting. Evelyn sloppys fourth book showcases her expertise as a prolific designer. Apr 17, 20 the first sewing book i ever referred to was the sampler quilt book by lynne edwards. See more ideas about quilts, quilt patterns and quilting designs. Pdf quilting with strips and strings download full pdf. Published in 2010, this book is outof print and available only from usedbook sources or your local. I also like her unique approach to preparing fabric. Improvised and slapstick in nature, lunch with soupy sales was a rapidfire stream of comedy sketches, gags, and puns, almost all of which resulted in sales. Log cabin quilt by jay falvey, via flickr log cabin.
If you love the look of traditional quilts, you wont want to miss this patternpacked book. Jan 20, 2017 this homespun plaid string quilt pattern was taken from evelyn sloppys strings book from way back in 2011. Strips and strings print on demand edition by evelyn sloppy. Perfect for quilters who cant bear to throw out their scraps, the stringpiecing shortcuts and fresh new ideas in this book stretch the method way beyond its. Heartstrings free pattern for log cabin quilt martingale pages 1 6. Perfect for quilters who cant bear to throw out their scraps, the string piecing shortcuts and fresh new ideas in this book stretch the method. It was required for a class that i will be taking this fall, but i expect to make several more of the projects besides the one we will do in class. Strips and strings that patchwork place 9781564774668 by sloppy, evelyn and a great selection of similar new, used and collectible books. Perfect for quilters who cant bear to throw out their scraps, the string piecing.
Midnight sky log cabin quilt pattern, fall quilts, midnight sky. If one or more works are by a distinct, homonymous authors, go ahead and split the author. Evelyn sloppy books list of books by author evelyn sloppy. Nov 09, 2015 these are the kind of quilts that fivetime bestselling author evelyn sloppy loves to design. I needed something that would use up some of my strings and little strips. It was the perfect introduction to patchwork and quilting. Juliekquilts with images quilts, strip quilts, spool quilt. You can chain piece your strings for fast and easy sewing fun to do alone or with a friend.
Scrappy strings quilt for when you cant bear to throws. I was inspired one day when reading juliekquilts and seeing her header quilt. My discoveries about string quilts matched the authors. Add pizazz to any quilt by capturing the vibrant energy of string piecing. This pattern ended up being perfect for the fabrics i had to work with. By clicking on the photo of the book, above, you can go to amazon and learn more, using my affiliate link. Prolific designer evelyn sloppy has been quilting since 1991 and has written several popular martingale books. Strips and strings 16 sparkling quilts strip quilts, watercolor quilt. Buy a cheap copy of 40 fabulous quickcut quilts book by evelyn sloppy. But the true value is not just in the numbers, but rather in the clever ways that evelyn has found to create impressive quilts with a minimum of tedium. Oct 01, 2014 chameleon moon is a wonderful, heartwarming and hopeful story about found families and resistance. Ohio star built into log cabin blocks king size quilt in warm autumn colors. This uses two of my favorite quilting themes scrappy strip piecing and colorvalue play. Old quilts scrappy quilts small quilts mini quilts quilting projects quilting designs quilting ideas quilting blogs quilting board.
Frayededge fun log cabin fever about this title may belong to another edition of this title. I started with the string blocks using old phone book pages as foundations. This is the second book that i have purchased from this author and really enjoy her books. The unique patterns provide a new take on this old time technique. After learning the quilt pattern, designed by evelyn sloppy, came from her strips and strings book, i got to work. Pathways by karen farmer art quilts, low volume quilt.
This quilt is called tranquil treasure, and was made by dorothy ellis. Strips and strings print on demand edition by evelyn. This collection of gorgeous, classic quilt designs relies on rotary cutting, some strip piecing, and simple patterns. Beyond cozy and comforting, evelyns scraphappy quilts are also easy and fun to create. I had two long strips of ninepatches left over from this quilt. Her designs are based on her experiences, travels, love of nature and an appreciation of bea antelope canyon quilt quilting books patterns and notions see more.
Just as beloved is designer evelyn sloppyand her soughtafter, hardtoget, coveted homage to the timeless log cabin block is now back in print. In this clearly presented manual, noted quilt designer helen whitson rose offers complete instructions for making 46 patchwork quilts with strips and strings. Strips and strings ebook by evelyn sloppy martingale. I finished this quilt months ago, but never did show the final product. The quilts look complicated but they are really easy to make. She used a pattern from evelyn sloppys book, strips and strings. The miniature log cabin template set includes a full color instruction book, convenient acrylic cutting templates and detailed pictures of quilts.
Apr 24, 2017 the pattern i chose to use is tranquil treasures by evelyn sloppy from her book strips and strings 16 sparkling quilts. Jul 5, 2014 strips and strings ebook by evelyn sloppy martingale. Quilting with strips and strings is the perfect solution for needlecraft enthusiasts who have little time and less patience, or who just want to add a new dimension to their quilting skills. Tranquil treasures by evelyn sloppy, strips and strings ebook, martingale publishing code. Buy strips and strings that patchwork place by sloppy, evelyn isbn. Evelyn sloppys third that patchwork place book showcases her expertise as a prolific designer inspired by traditional patterns. You can publish your book online for free in a few minutes. The show was originally called 12 oclock comics, and was later known as the soupy sales show. The pattern contains the material requirements cutting and piecing instructions block piecing illustrated with color images quilt assemble guide you will be able to create the quilt on the picture or any other quilt using the same blocks with different colours in different settings lease be sure to open the. I have been collecting plaids for a number of years now, i have a box of strings, ive copied the pattern from evelyn sloppys book which i borrowed from the library, and i plan to paper piece the blocks. After the first few sets of blocks, i was seriously questioning my decision to use these fabrics for this pattern.
Evelyn found that bringing a little order to the string world by using limited colors in each scrap quilt made them nicer to look at. The pattern that i am making is tranquil treasures by evelyn sloppy from her book strips and strings 16 sparkling quilts. Strips and strings that patchwork place by evelyn sloppy. Working a lot again, so not much progress on the quilting front. Mar 23, 2011 evelyn sloppys third that patchwork place book showcases her expertise as a prolific designer inspired by traditional patterns.
Log cabin quilt by jay falvey, via flickr log cabin quilt. I have had to construct a lot more flying geese to put this one together, but at last have th. Please practice handwashing and social distancing, and check out our resources for adapting to these times. An oldtime technique for using up little bits of fabric gets an allnew twist. Evelyn sloppy, strips and strings assign a specific color to each part of a block and make each block with that color selection. It was made from a pattern of the same name, designed by evelyn sloppy from her book, strips and strings. I started at the center with the lightest fabrics and worked my way out. Evelyns books have sold an astounding 185,000 copies, and we think we know why. Discover book depositorys huge selection of evelyn sloppy books online. Sales is best known for his daily childrens television show, lunch with soupy sales. This quilt is very busy, but my customer wanted customer quilting. This string quilt is quilted, bound, washed, and ready for gifting. So i kept it simple with the dark pink plaid in the corners, and i will use this same fabric to do the binding.
She had a drink in her hand, her hair was mussed, her lipstick smudged, her slacks a size too tight, and her blouse transparent. You will find on this boards some of the quilts that she has designed andor created. This kind of photo is certainly a striking design conception. After learning the quilt pattern, designed by evelyn sloppy, came from her strips and strings book, i. Evelyn sloppy used homespuns in her example in forty fabulous quick cut quilts. Inspired by traditional patterns and always trying new ideas, she works as a quiltmaking teacher and professional machine quilter. The border is 6 inches wide and i used the 10 inch feather guide circle template set to quilt the half circles in the border. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders.
Sep 26, 2014 the pattern is country manor charm from evelyn sloppys book, strips and strings here is a closeup of the blocks. I would recommend her books to everybody who wants to make a different quilt. See more ideas about quilts, log cabin quilts and quilt blocks. The book contains sixteen patterns include fun baby quilts, plus gorgeous throws and bed quilts. Juliekquilts log cabin quilt pattern, log cabin quilts. You can also help unify the quilt by using just one fabric for the background. This collection of gorgeous, classic quilt designs relies on rotary. Evelyn sloppy prolific designer evelyn sloppy has been quilting since 1991 and has written several popular martingale books. Strips and strings that patchwork place by sloppy, evelyn and a great selection of related books, art and collectibles available now at. Feb 05, 2007 this quilt also came from the sew one and youre done book by evelyn sloppy. May 01, 2017 design wall monday 51 17 my design wall continues to be filled with the watercolor blocks that i have been making since early april as part of the rainbow scrap challenge.
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