DQ Jan-Feb '14 Challenge - Entries

Here's a look at the 7 lovely entries we had to the DQ Jan-Feb '14 Challenge requiring a finished quilted item using the Crazy Patchwork Style..

Jan-Feb01 - Go Crazy Quilt' 34"X21". A little madness for loads of fun. Hand appliqued letters, hand-hemmed binding, bead work and shisha work. Inspired from the Indian way of crazy quilting that loves to add some bling here and there.



Jan-Feb02 - Wall hanging with crazy quilted panels embellished with a pair of peacocks that are soaking up the blues, greens and purples. Embellishment done in aari stitch with zari that translated means chain stitch in metallics and thread painted. Noted for future - never combine silk fabric and silk thread and metallics unless in a self-punishment mood.



Jan-Feb03 - Crazy Quilted Wall Hanging 22"x 15.5"
Hand and machine embroidery with embellishments.
More than 25 different embroidery stitches.



Jan-Feb04 - Crazy quilted pillow hand embellished with beads and embroidery.



Jan-Feb05 - Flight of Fancy 16"x16" . Started on a whim, late one night, one thing leading to another, clearing the dust from the box of embroidery floss, untouched for almost a decade (whew), a bit of beadwork, some lace and there you have it, 'Flight of Fancy'!


Jan-Feb06A - crazy quilt with desi twist. ( wall hanging)18"x18". The top was stitched first then the warli design was painted with 3d liner and lastly quilted.




Jan-Feb07 - Peacock in a rose garden 43"x43.5". 9 white blocks with crazy quilting, 'roses' are part of the crazy white blocks, peacock and leaves are appliqued on, leaves and border are string quilted. design inspiration - peacock from purchased embroidered sari border (sections of which are in quilted border).



The DQs have voted and the three top favourite entries are

#1 - Go Crazy Quilt
#4 - Crazy Quilted Pillow
#7 - Peacock in a rose garden

We'll be back with the results tomorrow.

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 :-)

Blankets of Love - More Prizes

Join our charity drive 'Blankets of Love' and get a shot at winning some awesome goodies. In addition to the previously announced gorgeous prizes, we also have these, thanks to more anonymous contributors..






Say wow, right?

There are prizes for

Maximum no. of quilts
Biggest quilt
Lucky quilter 1 (from among those who have donated at least one BoL)
Lucky quilter 2 ( - ditto- )
Lucky quilter 3 (from among those who have donated more than one BoL)
Members choice award

Send some love people. Last date has been extended to 18th Feb 2014.

Prizes to be won !

It is a known fact that quilters are amongst the most generous of crafters and the Desi Quilters are no exception. They have responded very enthusiastically and generously to our call for 'Blankets of Love', a charity drive in association with A Hundered Hands.

And to keep the spirits of these big-hearted quilters high, we have the added generosity of certain kind folk who have offered some fabulous prizes to be won by participating in the drive.

So, send us your charity quilt(s) and get a shot at winning these...











Criteria? Next post :-)

Happy quilting !