» Heather Bailey

A new/old project

IngridBarlow — Tue, 01 Feb 2011 21:13:54 +0000

I had these “Pop Garden & bijoux” squares by Heather Bailey sitting around and yesterday I had an idea for them. I decided to do a sort of “stack and wack” method with them to turn them into a scrappy lap quilt. My squares were pre-cut at 12 1/2″.

My quilt will be 5×6 blocks, so I separated my squares into 5 piles of 6. I then took each pile and cut them randomly.

Taking each pile, I took the top fabric off one of the pieces and put it on the bottom of the pile. Then I took the top 2 fabrics from another piece and moved them to the bottom. The goal being that each of the pieces would be a different fabric so that the square is scrappy. Sewed them together.

One thing I thought of after I cut the blocks but before I sewed them back together was the number of seam allowances. My blocks would not come out perfectly square because I varied how many times I cut the block. You can see what I mean below.

On the left side of the above block there are not any seams, whereas on the right side there is. Thus the right side is a 1/2″ shorter than the left.

Same with this block. The right side on this block is an entire inch shorter.

Not a big deal though. It just means that I will have to trim my 30 blocks to the size of the smallest block. So I believe that my 12 1/2″ squares that I started with will end up being cut down to 11″ squares. Not bad. Putzy, but not terrible. I’ll show you the finished top when I’m done!

PS–I love using fabric in my stash…it feels so good!

The Creative Connection Event

IngridBarlow — Tue, 21 Sep 2010 11:58:50 +0000

This last week I was able to skip off to The Creative Connection Event in the cities for a few hours. I was only able to get there for the keynote speakers and dinner Thursday night, but it was oh so worth it!! It was incredible to meet so many of the talented people that are at the top of the creative industry. As I ate my scrumptious dinner, Amy Butler and Mary Jane Butters gave motivating and inspiring speeches. I was in my glory as I tickled my tastebuds, soaked up words of wisdom, and gazed around at people like Heather Bailey, Camille Roskelley, and Joanna Figueroa. The gifts that were showered down upon us attendees was plentiful. I was blessed to be there. Watch for it next year!! I hope to be there for more of it! Creative girls getting together for a little warmhearted making, chatting, and dreaming!

Snippets of time

IngridBarlow — Sun, 28 Mar 2010 02:46:21 +0000

I caught about 20 minutes of sewing time today. I’m still working on the new pattern using Nicey Jane fabric that I posted on earlier. Here are a few pinwheels in progress.

I did catch a little extra time in the kitchen today as well–the result=homemade bread and a banana cream pie. yum.

In other news…I got out for a 2.5 mile run today (farthest distance yet after delivery) and Elias slept from 8:45pm-6:20am last night!!! Oh the luxuries of a new mama.

New fabric=new pattern

IngridBarlow — Mon, 01 Mar 2010 05:36:58 +0000

I got my hands on some of Heather Bailey’s new fabric–”Nicey Jane.” Love it! After a few days of pondering and dreaming, I came up with a pattern I think fits well with the fabric. Between Tony and a very sensitive baby monitor I was able to get some sewing time in today. New fabric and new patterns–so much fun for me!

And how much fun are fresh cookies with a mug of milk?! Someday Elias will enjoy warm cookies when he gets home from school…because that is just the way it is supposed to be right?

Girls Day

IngridBarlow — Mon, 05 Oct 2009 23:18:03 +0000

The girls abandoned their husbands and children and came over to my house for a little make and take project. Kelli and Trista made Heather Bailey booties (I posted mine here) and Kara put together a baby blanket for her 6 week old Sophie. It was a relaxing afternoon of domestic diva skills. We didn’t get everything done that we planned so that just means we will have to plan another date to do more. I am so bummed about that!

Yes girls, we make our men proud!