I went to pick up some things yesterday for my project that I am working on. Also, since last week, I have a few things being sent to me. So, they are on their way but, I am busting at the seams to get started! I am so excited! I wish there was mail today! I am stalking the mailman (hmmm or was it UPS or FEDex) for my package!!!!! :sigh: Did I say I was excited?
It's sure to be a sparkly sweet surprise!
Also, I will be doing a surprise RAK in honor of CHA and Provo Craft's Sweet Treat. All you have to do is become a follower on this blog (click on the botton on the right to follow) and enter a comment on this blog post. I will do a drawing from those that post a comment here through January 24th, 2010 at 5:00 pm central standard time. The winner will be announced on my blog on Monday, January 25th.
hint: it's not my quilt from the cropping with the stars
hint: it's not the cake cricut, or the cake cart or the new once upon a princess cart but, you can see pictures of those on my blog.
January 18, 2010
January 15, 2010
Lover's Knot Quilt (Cropping with the Stars)
This is made using Eleanor Burns Lover's knot technique which form an elegant pattern that intertwines to form a knot. This quilt uses four colors for the main blocks. I took poetic liberties adding a coordinating solid fabric for the appliquéd hearts using the gypsy and gypsy font that is pre-installed on the unit. I cut out hearts on the cricut expression to place an appliquéd heart on the darkest ‘knot’. Adding to the romance of the lover’s meeting, it is quilted in a meandering pattern just as we go together through life. The heart at the knot symbolizes for me the love that is shared and holds the lovers together as they meander through the struggles and joys of life.
Cartridges: Gypsy Font
Supplies: 4 colors 100% cotton fabric to make up the lover’s knot block. 1 solid 100% cotton fabric to cut out the appliqué hearts, multi-colored thread for the quilting and invisible thread for stitching around the appliqué if desired. Steam-A-Seam 2, iron, ironing board, scissors, exacto knife and cutting matt. Quilting square to square up the blocks. Your choice of quilt batting to go between the pieced top and the solid back. Sewing machine, quilting machine and thread., brayer, new cricut cutting blades., painters tape, appliqué needles Cricut Expression, Cricut gypsy and Cartridges: Gypsy font
Instructions:
Using the Eleanor Burns Lover’s knot pattern which incorporates 2 – ½ inch strips, complete the blocks according to her publication instructions using machine sewing technique. The strips form an elegant pattern that intertwines to form a knot. This quilt uses four colors for the main blocks. I took poetic liberties adding a coordinating solid fabric for the appliquéd hearts using the gypsy and gypsy font that is pre-installed on the unit. I cut out hearts on the cricut expression to place an appliquéd heart on the darkest ‘knot’. Adding to the romance of the lover’s meeting, it is quilted in a meandering pattern just as we go together through life. The heart at the knot symbolizes for me the love that is shared and holds the lovers together as they meander through the struggles and joys of life. After assembling the quilt and quilting the layers together, I picked a coordinating solid fabric that is in the paisley fabric for the appliquéd heart. Using my gypsy I opened a 12x12 matt and selected a heart with a scroll in it that complimented the fabric design. It is in the Gypsy Font under the Monogram Shadow on the bottom row second to last key. I added it to the mat at 3.5” x 3.5” for width and height using the real size button. I copied it and had 6 on the page. Next, I took the sheet of Steam-A-Seam 2 removing one of the paper backing off and placing it on the wrong side of the solid fabric for the appliquéd hearts. I ironed this onto the fabric making sure to remove any bubbles. I took a new 12x12 matt and using my brayer rolled it securely to the cutting matt. I used blue painters tape and taped the edges of the fabric to the cutting matt. I set the cricut machine to blade setting 6, speed- medium and pressure – max. I loaded my mat using the gypsy and cut out 6 hearts. I repeated this process until all of my dark blue knots had an appliqué heart for the center. After cutting, I removed the hearts and ironed them to the quilt using the paper backing of the steam-a-seam 2 paper that was removed. I used scissors, exacto knife and cutting matt as needed. Then, you can use invisible thread and quilting needles and hand stitch around the appliqués if desired. This is not a required step but, finishes the project and is recommended before washing your quilt after normal use. This makes a great bedspread, quilt for cuddling on the couch or even picnics. You are only limited by your imagination. It is also great for curling up under while designing more projects with your gypsy whether at home or on the go. I hope you are inspired by my project.
You can see more entries here.
Supplies: 4 colors 100% cotton fabric to make up the lover’s knot block. 1 solid 100% cotton fabric to cut out the appliqué hearts, multi-colored thread for the quilting and invisible thread for stitching around the appliqué if desired. Steam-A-Seam 2, iron, ironing board, scissors, exacto knife and cutting matt. Quilting square to square up the blocks. Your choice of quilt batting to go between the pieced top and the solid back. Sewing machine, quilting machine and thread., brayer, new cricut cutting blades., painters tape, appliqué needles Cricut Expression, Cricut gypsy and Cartridges: Gypsy font
Instructions:
Using the Eleanor Burns Lover’s knot pattern which incorporates 2 – ½ inch strips, complete the blocks according to her publication instructions using machine sewing technique. The strips form an elegant pattern that intertwines to form a knot. This quilt uses four colors for the main blocks. I took poetic liberties adding a coordinating solid fabric for the appliquéd hearts using the gypsy and gypsy font that is pre-installed on the unit. I cut out hearts on the cricut expression to place an appliquéd heart on the darkest ‘knot’. Adding to the romance of the lover’s meeting, it is quilted in a meandering pattern just as we go together through life. The heart at the knot symbolizes for me the love that is shared and holds the lovers together as they meander through the struggles and joys of life. After assembling the quilt and quilting the layers together, I picked a coordinating solid fabric that is in the paisley fabric for the appliquéd heart. Using my gypsy I opened a 12x12 matt and selected a heart with a scroll in it that complimented the fabric design. It is in the Gypsy Font under the Monogram Shadow on the bottom row second to last key. I added it to the mat at 3.5” x 3.5” for width and height using the real size button. I copied it and had 6 on the page. Next, I took the sheet of Steam-A-Seam 2 removing one of the paper backing off and placing it on the wrong side of the solid fabric for the appliquéd hearts. I ironed this onto the fabric making sure to remove any bubbles. I took a new 12x12 matt and using my brayer rolled it securely to the cutting matt. I used blue painters tape and taped the edges of the fabric to the cutting matt. I set the cricut machine to blade setting 6, speed- medium and pressure – max. I loaded my mat using the gypsy and cut out 6 hearts. I repeated this process until all of my dark blue knots had an appliqué heart for the center. After cutting, I removed the hearts and ironed them to the quilt using the paper backing of the steam-a-seam 2 paper that was removed. I used scissors, exacto knife and cutting matt as needed. Then, you can use invisible thread and quilting needles and hand stitch around the appliqués if desired. This is not a required step but, finishes the project and is recommended before washing your quilt after normal use. This makes a great bedspread, quilt for cuddling on the couch or even picnics. You are only limited by your imagination. It is also great for curling up under while designing more projects with your gypsy whether at home or on the go. I hope you are inspired by my project.
You can see more entries here.
2010 CHA WINTER sneek peeks!
Here is a link with some sneek peeks!
http://www.scrapbookupdate.com/cha-winter-2010-sneak-peeks/
No mention of Provo Craft.....
I would like the .jpg conversion added to the gypsy, hide contour, split apart, .svg, and all the capabilities of mtc and SCAL2.0 into their gypsy. i know a wild dream~
I'm sure they'll announce new carts. I'd love if they would add pink journey, picturesque, potpourri to the rewards site. The closest to picturesque might be to buy an empty box! LOL
:singing......"only but a dream":
http://www.scrapbookupdate.com/cha-winter-2010-sneak-peeks/
No mention of Provo Craft.....
I would like the .jpg conversion added to the gypsy, hide contour, split apart, .svg, and all the capabilities of mtc and SCAL2.0 into their gypsy. i know a wild dream~
I'm sure they'll announce new carts. I'd love if they would add pink journey, picturesque, potpourri to the rewards site. The closest to picturesque might be to buy an empty box! LOL
:singing......"only but a dream":
January 12, 2010
Word/Shape Book Swap Join Today!
"If you'd like to join, decide on a theme and post [ http://www.cricut.com/messageboard/tm.aspx?m=5787078 ]. Create a .cut file or a .gypsy file of a book, either using letters or shapes or a combination! Send the files to [Gail] . SIMPLE! Nothing to cut, decorate, buy supplies for, mail or stalk the postman for! "
Gail will collect the files and will create a zip file. I think you can provide either a .cut and/or a .gypsy file and she will do the rest. Have the files to Gail by 2/1 or sooner. There are already a number of files that she has collected.
Thanks to Gail for doing this! If you have any questions on this, please direct them to Gail at the link above.
This is a great way for us to share some awesome files!
Gail will collect the files and will create a zip file. I think you can provide either a .cut and/or a .gypsy file and she will do the rest. Have the files to Gail by 2/1 or sooner. There are already a number of files that she has collected.
Thanks to Gail for doing this! If you have any questions on this, please direct them to Gail at the link above.
This is a great way for us to share some awesome files!
Target Mailbox Cut File
If you want the cut file, send a PM to luvmygirls on the cricut MB. She will graciously send you the cut file.
Here is a link to the message board.
http://www.cricut.com/messageboard/tm.aspx?m=3733078
Also, for us Gypsy ladies, you can download a cut file at:
http://217creations.blogspot.com/2010/01/4-you-mailbox-gypsy-girls-only.html
I have been trying to get a mailbox to use the cut file but, I have not tested this myself yet.
Here is a link to the message board.
http://www.cricut.com/messageboard/tm.aspx?m=3733078
Also, for us Gypsy ladies, you can download a cut file at:
http://217creations.blogspot.com/2010/01/4-you-mailbox-gypsy-girls-only.html
I have been trying to get a mailbox to use the cut file but, I have not tested this myself yet.
January 6, 2010
New Years Resolutions
Well, I'm about 3 days into trying to stop drinking my diet pepsi. I don't know what they put into it but, the pepsi is calling my name and laughing at me. It will probably be years down the road but, I would not be surprised if they say that diet colas have something in it besides caffeine that makes us crave it! Also, it seems to have something in it that makes my ankles into cankles! i've noticed that already they look so much better. All that I have avoided was the diet soda. I would like to say that I went on a diet or cut out sugar but, as of yet.....nope. I am only missing my diet pepsi. :sigh:
I don't know that I can say it's a full blown New Years Resolution. I mean don't we usually make them only to break them?
I do want to drink less diet soda, lose some weight (i mean don't most all of us wish for that) and scrap more. Scrapping more also includes the sub-directories of take more pictures, spend more time with the family and enjoy and appreciate the time we have with them.
My DS is 6 and enjoys doing arts and crafts so, I think he will have fun doing some things with me. I ordered all the stickles and I think he will have a ball with them glittering anything and everything he can!
yea! i have the tracking and the stickles are on the way!!!! yippie!!!
What goals have you made and how are you coming with them?
I don't know that I can say it's a full blown New Years Resolution. I mean don't we usually make them only to break them?
I do want to drink less diet soda, lose some weight (i mean don't most all of us wish for that) and scrap more. Scrapping more also includes the sub-directories of take more pictures, spend more time with the family and enjoy and appreciate the time we have with them.
My DS is 6 and enjoys doing arts and crafts so, I think he will have fun doing some things with me. I ordered all the stickles and I think he will have a ball with them glittering anything and everything he can!
yea! i have the tracking and the stickles are on the way!!!! yippie!!!
What goals have you made and how are you coming with them?
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