The DQ July-Aug '14 Challenge required participants to make a quilted item using curved seams in the Indian Tricolour.

So, without further ado, may I present our lovely entries...
(The descriptions are in the words of the quilters)

JulAug01 - The right accessory for an outing on the Republic day or Independence day. Angular pieces of tricolour joined up with curved seams came together easily. The curves themselves suggested a purse - for that compact, sunglasses or the ever-present mobile. Dont miss the finishing touch - a Chakra made of dark blue beadṣ
Finished size - approximately 6" x 12"




JulAug02 - Bicycle chain (purchased pattern). It is somewhat symbolic of all the bicycles in India.100% Indian cotton and measures 72 x 90.




JulAug03 - My tiranga 55'X20" table runner. This is my first attempt at curved seams. This is also the first time that i have used a walking foot. The best thing about the DQ challenge is that it gives one a chance to try out and learn new techniques. I used the many tutes on the world wide web to learn this.




JulAug04 - "The Flight" - an original pattern 26.5"X26.5". The birds represent the ability of people to free themselves...to rise above and beyond the ordinary...to reach for the skies.
A first time at curved seams...scrappy binding, kantha quilting on the birds,the borders and on the paisleys at the corners and some FMQ




JulAug05 - Title: India is my home 16"x14.5"
Description : I used cotton fabrics for the quilt. And it describes the night view since we got the freedom at night. This is my very first try on curved seam. Its my original work.




JulAug06 - Infant quilt 25"x 25" in the tricolour using drunkards path block.Tried curved seams and machine quilting for the first time. I have quilted 4 bows and the border.




JulAug07 - 'NEW BEGINNINGS' 24.5''X 21'' elliptical, satin and acrylic, original design, trying to arrange some 8'' CLAM SHELLS. It looks like a Christmas Tree Ornament to me so I guess it looks festive enough to celebrate 67 years of Indian Independence! I've backed and bound the piece in green to signify NEW BEGINNINGS which I hope will be forthcoming with the dynamic new leadership.




The DQs have voted and the top three favourite entries are:

JulAug02
JulAug04
JulAug06

We will come back with the name of the winner soon ! Until then, hop over to the album on our DQ Facebook page and try guessing who made what !

DQ Sep-Oct 2014 Challenge

 

Rules for the DQ Sep-Oct 2014 Challenge:

These challenges are designed to push you to try your hand at styles and techniques that may not necessarily be your favourites but are definitely a necessary step in your growth as a quilter.
So roll up your sleeves and whip up your entries, DQs !

The theme for this challenge is 'Concentric'.
...

1.Make a quilted item of any size, incorporating the 'Concentric' theme in any fashion you choose to depict.

2.Email 3 pics (1.of the full front, 2.of the full back, 3.close up of the quilting) of the finished item to desiquilters@gmail.com. Please do not send more than 3 pics as the admins do not want to have to choose. Or lesser. And please conform exactly to the pic requirements or you risk disqualification.

3.Please include title, dimensions and a short description of your entry and how you have depicted the theme.

4.Please mention if the entry is an original work or inspired. You can share your inspiration once the names are revealed after the voting.

5.Please send in your entries by the midnight of Oct 31st, 2014


Do NOT post on the Desi Quilters group facebook page since we are still following the anonymous entries format.

For more details on the format.. http://desi-quilters.blogspot.in/2013/01/jan-2013-challenge.html

The winner gets
Rs.1500 voucher from Bernina India
Set of 4 coordinated FQs from The Square Inch

Best of luck !

DQ 700th Member Milestone Giveaway - Winner

DQ is almost near its 1000th member milestone and I guess its high time we announced the winner of the  DQ 700th member milestone giveaway !! I take full responsibility for the delay in keeping our lovely winner and hopefuls guessing and my apologies for the same.

We have the lovely DQ Padmini of Quilt Boulevard with the name of the winner of this absolutely gorgeous quilt which she has not only designed but also quilted herself..

The name was chosen by the random number generator and the quilt goes to.... Namrata !

Congratulations Namrata ! Please to send your address to Quilt Boulevard, you lucky girl !

Thank you Padmini, for the wonderful giveaway !

-Tina

DQ Nov-Dec '13 Challenge - Winner

Better late than never, right? RIGHT? :-p

So, here's the winner of the DQ Nov-Dec '13 Challenge :

Entry #7

The fabulous Madhubani Toran made by the equally fabulous Jaya Parker !







Congratulations DQ Jaya !

You win a Rs.1500 voucher from BERNINA India

and

Set of 4 coordinated FQs from The Square Inch

Congratulations !

DQ Jan - Feb 2014 Challenge

The DQ Jan-Feb 2014 challenge was announced in January on the DQ Facebook page. However, we did not have a blog post on it . Here we are with details of the challenge.

The rules of the DQ Jan-Feb 2014 challenge were

1.Make a quilted item of any size using crazy patchwork. Quilting can be in the traditional crazy quilting style or otherwise.

2.Email 3 pics (1.of the full front, 2.of the full back, 3.close up of the quilting) of the finished item to desiquilters@gmail.com. Please do not send more than 3 pics as the admins do not want to have to choose. Or lesser. And please conform exactly to the pic requirements or you risk disqualification.

3.Please include title, dimensions and a short description of your entry.

4.Please mention if the entry is an original work or inspired. You can share your inspiration once the names are revealed after the voting.

5.Please send in your entries by the midnight of February 28th, 2014

Edited to add: Last date for submissions extended to March 10th. 

For more details on the format.. http://desi-quilters.blogspot.in/2013/01/jan-2013-challenge.html

The winner gets

1.A gift voucher for Rs.1500 from Bernina India, redeemable against purchases of sewing, quilting, patchwork notions, thread, etc. from the 'Bernina Creative Center' (BCC) or Bernina or Bernette machines or accessories




and

2. A set of 4 co-ordinated Fat Quarters from Quilts of Love

Best of luck DQs !

Aliya's Seminole Patchwork QAL - Gallery

DQ Aliya shared this awesome 4 part QAL on Seminole Patchwork and here's a look at some of the projects completed (and started)..


Manju


Tina


Tina


Tina


Nikhat


Aliya


Nikhat


Aliya


Caroline


Caroline


Tina


Aliya


Aliya


Suchi


Nikhat


Varsha


Prabha


Gayathri


Sobana

Thank you for that very interesting QAL, Aliya !

DQ Nov-Dec '13 Challenge - Entries

In keeping with the month of festivities, the theme for the DQ Nov- Dec '13 Challenge was 'Toran'. It was a 'not so easy' challenge, but as always, some of our DQs came up with fabulous works of art! Each toran is so unique and so celebratory!

Here is a peek into the eight festive torans

Entry # 1 Yellow n red hand n machine quilted toran (33" in length)

Entry # 2  A starry welcome ( 36" X 13.5")

Entry # 3  A Christmas toran ( 33" in length)

Entry # 4  Lantern toran (42" X 8")

Entry # 5  An all season Desi toran (60" X 20")

Entry # 6  Jewel adorned elephants toran  (37" X 13")

Entry # 7 Madhubani toran  (36" X 16")

Entry # 8  Floral fantasy (40" X 14")

The DQs have voted and the three entries with the maximum votes are

Entry # 7

Entry # 5

Entry # 2

We'll be back soon with the results. Until then,  happy quilting!

DQ 700th Member Milestone Giveaway

Yay ! Just a month and a half later and Desi Quilters has reached the next 100th member milestone ! How awesome is that?! And continuing our tradition of celebrating each milestone with a giveaway, we have the talented DQ Padmini of Quilt Boulevard offering this fabulous lap quilt, an original design, to the giveaway winner !

For a shot at winning a quilted version of this lovely quilt, all you have to do is :

1.'Like' the Facebook page of Quilt Boulevard

2. 'Share' the page on your own wall

3.Leave a comment below telling us you have done it. Don't forget to leave us a way to contact you.

So, don't miss this chance folks! This pattern is soon going to be famous. More later :-)

DQ Sep-Oct'13 Challenge - Entries

The theme for the DQ Sep-Oct '13 Challenge was 'Flowers', a supposedly easy and not so exciting a theme for a challenge. It is with great pride that we present the 17 gorgeous entries with their truly inspiring and unconventional take on the theme.

Entry #1 - "Flowers of Hope"25"x13" mini quilt/wall hanging. EPP, FMQ, flannel batting. 
"Hope"
Cruel harsh winter
Ablaze with flowers of hope
Summer's in my heart...



Entry #2 - Poppies 16.5"x14.5". Hand Appliqué and Machine Quilting


Entry #3 -  Hexitote 17"x17"


Entry #4 - Stained glass flowers 17 " X 23"


Entry #5 - 'Garland of flowers' Wall hanging 29.5"x16 "


Entry #6 - Flowers, Pieced & Hand Appliqué Wall hanging 12"x43"


Entry #7 - Floral E-Reader Cover 5.5" x 10"


Entry #8 - hand-quilted mini wall hanging 10" x 7.5"


Entry #9 - Floral cushion cover on hand-dyed fabric. Pattern inspiration Waterlily landscape 2009 by Ann Fahl. 16.5" x16.5"


Entry #10 - EPP Flowers and hand quilted table topper 10.5"x12"


Entry #11 - Hand quilted suede clutch with dresden flower flap 9"x7"


Entry #12 - "View from my window" Wall Hanging, FMQ and Hand Quilted 34"x 23"


Entry #13 - Sunflower throw 26.5"x22"


Entry #14 -  table topper 12" x10"


Entry #15 -  Title : flowers by midnight she said
Size: 22"x20"

Entry #16 -  "Dahlia" table topper for the prayer corner, 15.5" diameter

Entry #17 - Valley of Flowers. flowers pieced and then machine tied to the quilt. Idea was to depict something using completely geometric shapes. 23" x17"

After a very close contest, the top three voted for entries (in no particular order) are:

Entry#11

Entry#13

Entry#16

We'll be back with the results. Watch this space.

Until then, happy quilting.