COLOURS & COLLARS
July 15, 2012 by Teje
Hi! Sunday afternoon … new week beginning again?! I have learnt now that when I’m really busy it’s better to do something that doesn’t need too much concentration …
When I saw these turquoise collars, I knew that now my puppies need new collars! I was again visiting our vet, because Nero was too interested about Foxy?! So little Foxy got injection to calm Nero’s hormones?! Every one (I think) loves turquoise so I thought this time every one gets the same colour. Other wise Nero’s would be again black and Hanna’s dark red.
I have tried to make plans and think new ideas for my shop and autumn-winter season. But I don’t have time to try if my ideas work, so I can’t continue those ideas. Better to do something else just to rest and leave my mind to relax. And what could be better way than playing with some happy colours …
Always I wanted to make something with tiny, little patches …
… couldn’t stop here …
… it took 3 late evenings …
… to finish the top and now it’s ready for quilting!
Just a short while ago someone was asking about these waves in photos. I’m so sorry but can’t remember and find who it was. I left a comment and said that it happens to me also sometimes with solid fabrics, and here it is now. Hmmm, it doesn’t show in published photo?! Can we see it here …
A mystery over a mystery! I guess it has something to do with light and how the fabric has been woven.
Patchworks look often so interesting also from the back side! And when the sun shines through them …
Have to say that colours make me happy! And guess what … I shall see these little colour squares every day, beacause it’s going to be a mini wall quilt, placed next to my computer! I confess that I have already quilted some lines … I just couldn’t help myself … yesterday evening after finishing works I gathered my quilt guild (?!) and stitched some lines by hand. That was so enjoyable and looks beautiful!
I know you like to hear more about the quilt guild? There is none here and I was really happy to visit my blog friend Dianne today! She writes wonderful blog ‘QUILTOVA’! She makes beautiful quilts and also she was missing a quilt guild – so as a clever girl – she made her own guild!!! So why not me, too? I gathered my quilting assistants (Nero, Hanna and Foxy) and we had some special quilting guild – quality time all together!!! After many days it was great to sit outside in the late evening! Dogs were lying next to me, listening sounds of summer from the neigbourhood and I was quilting!
Funny thing is that till now I didn’t have time for Pinterest but now I have and you can guess if I’m hooked! I have put the button on my sidelist if you like to see my pin boards … but there is not much yet.
Thank you for stopping by and thousands of thanks for your unique messages! I wish you a great week and wonderful summer days!
TEJE
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Posted in Just delightful, Patchwork, Quilting, Sewing | Tagged colourful mini quilt, patshwork squares, wall quilt | 65 Comments
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Happy colours, indeed! Beautiful wall quilt – I can see why you’re keeping it for yourself!!
Thank you Fiona! I think I shall enjoy watching this mini quilt! x Teje
It’s so fun! Enjoy your week
Thank you Carla! Happy week to you, too! x Teje
Lovely, happy colours. Your sewing is impeccable, even with such small squares. Good idea to hang it next to your computer!
Thank you Dorien! I noticed that the smaller the scraps the more careful I need to be – with cutting and sewing with the exact same seam. x Teje
oh hi teje! it’s so lovely to see you, thats the first thing i noticed today! and now your tiny quilt. it’s like a stained glass window! just stunning! enjoy it in it’s new home, by your computer.
Thank you Lori! I’m always so happy to find a post from you! Here it’s already evening and amazing sun, like ‘blood orange’ just set. Perfect moment to sit a minute outside. Happy week to you! x Teje
Pretty, pretty post as always! Love those gorgeous turquoise collars. They will look so smart! Oscar says he thinks he should have one too!.Love the tiny squares too. Such lovely bright colours all together. It looks wonderful. Have a great week! Ros
Thank you Ros! I like how the turquoise collars pops out from Nero’s fur but on Oscar it would show so much better! Lovely week to you, too! x Teje
Oh Teje, these colors are wonderful! I’ve been playing with some heirloom this week too and the fabric is so cheery and bright. Have a wonderful week!
Thank you Kelly! I come to see what you have been making! Happy week to you! x Teje
All of your furries will look handsome in turquoise!
The little square are great! Nice color combinations!
Thank you so much! First time in I saw turquoise collars and they look really fun! x Teje
They really are wonderfully happy colors and are going to make a beautiful wallhanging. I love the sound of your quilt guild too, My kind of guild
Thank you Kate! As you can guess, I love colours! Connie’s idea for a quilt guild was so great and sweet! ‘We’ can meet anytime we like and quilt what ever we like and every one is happy! x Teje
Lovely fabrics Terje
it will be a great wall hanging.
Thank you so much Cille for your lovely comment and the smiley face! x Teje
Love the combination of bright, fun fabric, Teje…
Thank you Pam! I know that when I’m tired and need energy I want lots of colours! Even more than usually … x Teje
Wow looking at your quilt feel like i am on a island looking at all the colors around me, i do know as i lived on one for lots of years love it love renee by
Thank you Renee for your lovely comment! I guess Greece has something to do with my colours. I didn’t use so strong colours earlier and now I enjoy and need them! I would love to hear what island was your home! x Teje
Turquoise collars for everybody so there should be no arguing amongst the puppies cuz they will all look lovely together. Is that a slip of that pretty dress material I see peeking out of the wall hanging? Very pretty!
Thank you! You saw right, there is also patches from the ‘dress’ fabric which never bacame a dress. I still need to put a bell to Foxy’s collar. She doesn’t hear so we can’t call her and we need to know where she is wandering! x Teje
Beautiful quilt and love the colors!
Thank you Connie! I love this mixed colours but thought to make an other one with only turquoise-blues or red-oranges! x Teje
I have the same quilt guild here, just the three of us and we all agree on what we’re making. I love pinterest, it’s very addicting. I pinned one of the quilts from you’re shop, I loved it and thought it might send you some business. If you don’t want it pinned let me know.
Thank you Dana! Your quilt guild sounds fun! I just started at pinterest because I thought I don’t have time for that. But now I see it’s great place to have pin board for example quilts that I would like to make. And it brings also readers to my blog. I’m happy if you liked my quilt enough to pin it! Thanks again! x Teje
That is a lovely mini! The colours are so bright and cheerful! Perfect to hang on the wall!
Thank you Kristy! It seems to be that during the busy summer I like to make small wall quilts! x Teje
Beautiful colourful squares!
Thank you Janine! I appreciate! x Teje
They are such lovely sunny colours you have used Teje, I have not been able to get into Pininterest…I think I would find I had even more to distract me! Your dogs will look so smart in their matching collars. Have a great week,
Jane x
Thank you Jane! Dogs looks a little bit funny with same colour collars! But it’s nice change after black. I thought also that I don’t even start pinterest because it will take too much time, but I think it can be good, too. It may be good plays to pin things I like to remember and it brings visiters, too. Even I hadn’t any boards yet, I got visitors who saw some of my photos pinned by someone else. Lovely week to you! When the Olympics are beginning?! x Teje
I bet it makes it easier to have matching collars, except for the size differences. Love the cheerful colors in your patchwork! (I think I have many of those same prints – fun!)
Thank you Terri! In fact here are patches from almost all my ‘design’ fabrics and they are not left overs, because I haven’t used many of them yet! I felt a little bit sorry to cut small pieces from the corners, but then I thought I have bought them to use and just enjoyed! x Teje
Hi Teje! I am still trying to figure out Printerest. lol someday Love the new collars. Pretty color. We are having hot weather too. I am looking forward to Fall.
Thank you Linda! I had to figure it out, too, but it’s quiet simple. I’m waiting also the autumn, it’s my favourite season even in Finland I didn’t like it because it was too dark and rainy. x Teje
This is lovely Teje – it would make a great pillow cover!
Thank you Kirsten! I had the same thought! x Teje
Lovely collars, and a very pretty quilt, and what lovely members of your guild! A great idea!
Thank you Benta! I would prefer to join a guild with you and my other quilting friends but we are just too far away! x Teje
Wonderful colors
Miss you my friend!
Kisses
Angie
Thank you Angie! Me too! Hugs! x Teje
Thank you Angie! Me too! Hugs! Hey – soon we celebrate again together! x Teje
Gorgeous colours in your little patchwork squares, Teje! I love the pets’ turquoise collars too, so pretty! Wishing you a happy week and hope you can find time for a little bit of sewing with your quilting guild!
Helen x
Thank you Helen! I enjoy these little colourful patches and dogs look fun with the same colour collars! I think that we always find some time for something we really love to do, even late in the evening. I still need to brush the dogs but then I can stitch for a while! Happy week to you! x Teje
Oh Teje, Your posts always make me smile. They are so full of sunshine
Your mini-quilt is beautiful! A special place by the computer will be just perfect! Avis x
Thank you so much Avis! I’m always happy to read your lovely comments! I wish you happy week! x Teje
Happy sunshiny fabrics – it looks great!!!
Thank you Amy for your lovely comment! x Teje
Beautiful wall hanging Teje and I always enjoy your fun posts and beautiful photos! Thanks for sharing.
Quilting at the River Linky Party Tuesday
Thank you Connie for your lovely comment and hosting a great linky party! x Teje
Beautiful colors! I love how the sun shining through makes it look like stained glass. The white and linen sashing is perfect. So summery and beachy!
Thank you Janice for your sweet words! x Teje
This is such a beautiful wall quilt, it would make me so happy to look at it every day! The colors are so happy and summery! Thank you for linking up to WIP Wednesday!
Thank you so much for your lovely comment! x Teje
Good job – I love all the colours in your little wall quilt and I know your 4 legged friends will love their new collars!!!
Thank you so much for your sweet comment! x Teje
You have the best guild ever…even with matching collars! Love your quilt. And I especially love it that your guild help you make it.
Thank you so much Sage! Sorry that I haven’t visited so much lately. I hope you enjoy your summer! x Teje & Nero
How very industrious of you – I love it. The turquoise collars look great too.
Thank you for your kind words! x Teje
Lovely colours, it reminds me of ceramic tiles!
Thank you Penny! That’s true and I love tiles! Happy weekend to you! x Teje