Thursday, September 16, 2010

The Kaleido-ruler....

What a treat! Yesterday the mailman left a package on my porch...THE KALEIDO- RULER...*insert angel's singing*
So I whipped out my new copy of Material Obsession 2 and found my project!
THE STASHBUSTER!!!  It sounds like a ride at Cedar Point...I think the sub-title should be REPLENISH YOUR STASH!!!
 
With my trusty coffee close by, I began cutting strips of cool colors and warm colors...I have decided I am more of a warm color person...I love working with reds, yellows and oranges...

In between grocery shopping, doctor's appointments, and cooking dinner - I began sewing together strips.....
And in the wee morning hours...I am sewing strips...stay tuned....there will be more to come!
Mary
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6 comments:

  1. MonikaSeptember 18, 2010 at 2:53 PM

    Oh my god - what a project!! I can´t quite imagine what the stripes will become ... lovely fabrics so far!

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  2. trishSeptember 23, 2010 at 7:15 AM

    You have such gorgeous fabrics! And your new blocks, that you used these strips for are just gorgeous!!
    Does Material Obsession come with directions too? I am still a newby and not too afraid of a challenge (ha ha) and I keep looking at the books on amazon. Would you recommend them?

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  3. MarySeptember 23, 2010 at 8:54 AM

    Yes, Material Obsession - both the original and 2 - have instructions and templates. The books also include some basic instructions for piecing and quilting. You might be able to locate one at your local fabric store or I have seen them at Barnes and Noble. That way you can take a look at them to see if you are interested. Good luck!

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  4. LeahSeptember 27, 2010 at 11:51 PM

    great photos. i'm curious to know how exactly you use that ruler. are you going to do a kind of tutorial? i ran across you on flikr and your colors are lovely and i LOVE your blog header photo, so dreamy, the stitches and fibers.

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  5. MarySeptember 28, 2010 at 8:44 AM

    Thanks so much! I need to play around with the ruler some more - there are so many possiblities with this ruler. It is manufactured by Marti Mitchell and she has a very informative web site. Thanks for stopping by!

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  6. leslieSeptember 28, 2010 at 11:34 AM

    i cannot wait to get this book! i am so glad you have a blog now! you know i adore all your work. never a disappointment.

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