Project Quilting Season 16-2 completed! Ombre and hand painted fabric!

Hi!

I recently finished the second project for Project Quilting Season 16. The theme is "ombre".  I thought what do I really want to do right now?

Fabric painting!

I have painted fabrics before, and used up the little stash of them I had created. I still have lots of fabric painting supplies, so I decided to use this challenge to create additional fabrics to work with.

Here is my painted and quilted mini whole cloth quilt:

Hand painted fabric whole cloth mini quilt - ombre style

I like how the fabric matches my unicorn scissors. I used Aerofil Tula Pink variegated threads for the top quilting. I may go back and add an applique design on top of this, or some stitching. It is a canvas for possibilities. I also think it might be fun to make some hand painted placemats for our table. 

Close up of hand painted fabric and quilting

Painting fabric is very relaxing, and you can make it as complicated as you like. The process itself is very easy, and not too messy. The above fabric has only one coat of paint on it, comprised of fuchsia and red violet paint, but you can add more to a piece of fabric, or add printing and texture to it. I'm hoping to explore this a bit more this year! I have some hand work to do, that I can work on while the fabrics dry.

Will plan to show more of my results here later, and some of the supplies I used!

You can find out more about Project Quilting Season 16 at: https://kimlapacek.com/2025/01/16-2-ombre.html

Keep on creating and taking care of yourself!

Blessings,

Denise A. Buchwalter-Losczyk

Project Quilting 16-1 project completed! First project of the year completed!

Hi!

I made a quick little project for Project Quilting 16-1 (Mythical Creatures theme)! You can find a link to their website in my previous post, if you would like to join in. This is officially my first project completed this year!

I kept it simple with few embellishments - I could see this with added embroidery/applique added! I may have to make a few more.

The Easter Bunny is a symbol of new beginnings, and fertility too, of course! 

I used a remnant of quilted fabric left over from my last project. Keep those little bits, you never know when you may be able to use them.

A more complicated quilt design popped in my head, but I didn't have time to create it for the challenge, so this is the 2nd idea that came along. It was fun to make!

Here are my photos:

Easter Bunny Ornament

    

Easter Bunny Ornament

Wishing you many good things and experiences this year!

Many Blessings to you,

Denise A. Buchwalter-Losczyk

#pqSeason16, #Projectquilting, @PersimonDreams, @QuiltChicken

Another year ahead! Welcome 2025! Projects and an Online Quilt Challenge

Greetings everyone!

Welcome to a New Year! I hope this one will be good for everyone, and we can make the most of what we have.

I have some textile projects I have started - I will share some progress photos later for these (they are knitting and weaving projects).

I'm planning to work on a little quilt for Project Quilting Season 16, which has started this week.

Week 1 is the theme of "Mythical Creatures". You can find out more about this annual online quilt challenge at:

https://kimlapacek.com/2025/01/16-1-mythical_creatures.html

It is a lot of fun, and a great way to get your creativity started for the New Year!

Blessings to you,

Denise A. Buchwalter-Losczyk

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Poppies Blooming in the Flower bed!

I hope May is treating you well!

I have been enjoying looking at our Bread seed Poppies blooming in the flower bed each morning.

The weather is cool in the morning and gets hotter during the day, so the Poppies only last about one day, then new ones have been appearing!

I planted 4 varieties this year - the seeds were all originally from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. I saved some, and planted some from the seeds I had saved and one new packet variety from Baker Creek Heirloom Seeds. 

(Be sure to scroll down after the text to see the photos!)

They are all Breadseed poppies - all edible seeds that can be used for baking. I planted extra so I'll have more to use and save.

The Hungarian Blue Breadseed poppies and the Florist Pepperbox poppies bloomed first. There was one surprise in the Florist Pepper box patches - some Red and white striped Poppies! I will be sure to save some seeds from them!

Now the Purple Peony and Giant Rattle poppies are blooming also. The bees are enjoying them early in the morning. Also, spotted some Hummingbirds tasting them!

They were all planted in the Autumn - late October.

Florist Pepperbox Poppy (frilly variation!)

Giant Rattle Poppy

Giant Rattle Poppies

Purple Peony Poppy

Hungarian Blue Bread seed Poppy

Hungarian Blue Bread seed Poppy

Florist Pepperbox Poppy

Florist Pepperbox Poppy

Hungarian Blue Bread Seed Poppies

Hungarian Blue Bread Seed Poppy

I hope you enjoy this little flower show!

Many Blessings to you,

Denise A. Buchwalter-Losczyk