Quilting companions

Trying to bind Kenny's strip quilt amidst a "cat"-astrophic political situation. Many a piece of cat hair sewn into most of my quilts!  Oscar (Wilde) the Siamese on the left hand is now 16 years old. Fleur, the white Devon on the right is in dire need of a bath. Under my left arm is Amadeus, the black devon. The three of them is permanently bickering about the best position on mommy's lap. A wider shot would have shown the two black poodles laying on my legs and Wanda the German Shepherd at the door.  Such a happy family!

Heibie's hexagons

I hand stitched this quilt for my DH. I used a brilliant technique found at the Sew many Ways Blog . Thanks to Karen and her clear instructions.  This quilt was machine quilted.

Rooi Malvas

This quilt is made in the Confetti Technique taught by Noriko Endo. Fabric confetti pieces covered with silk netting and then embroidered and quilted in free style. This is still in progress...

Cat quilt for Mariette Burger

I made this cat quilt for the cat lady, Mariette for her birthday. It was paper pieced on temp foundation in tafeta. I have since almost given up on piecing with tafeta. (the song with lyrics, Slip sliding away, comes to mind). the quilt is hanging in the kitten room of LaMaska Cattery.

New years day mystery quilt 2011

I joined the quilting forum at about.com for Janet Wickell's Mystery quilt on new years day.

This quilt is going to my youngest son, Danie. In his words: I like the squares, it fits my personality. Danie is doing his second year of articles as accountant this year. 

Imigqa Yomlingo

My very first quilt as you go project. String pieced directly onto batting and backing. Sashed by machine and hand. Primary and secondary colours with black.

This quilt has a very strong african feel to it, hence the name in Zulu.

 The label reads: Hierdie kwilt is met baie liefde gemaak vir Kenny, my primêre kind, deur jou Ma, Danél vir Kersfees 2010.  (Translated: This quilt was made with a lot of love, for Kenny, my primary child, by your mother Danel, for Xmas 2010)  Kenny is my oldest son, but also a great artist in his own right. He loves working in primary colours.

Thanks to Jadi-leigh Wessels for the picture of the completed quilt! 

Master, mentor, friend and sister

I can't blog a story about quilting without including a piccie of my sister Ethelda. She has been such an inspiration through all my crazy ideas. Cautioning me to neatness, inspiring me with new ideas and revolutionary techniques. My only sibling, I can be so greatful for her influence in my life.

This picture was taken just before she left for Ireland last November. She is working there for a year. I miss her dearly.