So I came across a blog post a month or so ago about making a paper pieced bowls mini quilt via a *blog hop* and something just grabbed me and I hit the *join* button. Apparently, so did 160+ other fine quilters! Several women every day for the next however many days will be showing what they came up with. I am day number two and already BLOWN AWAY by what people came up with! Especially the hostess of this blog hop, Carol, who made FOUR unique and fabulous mini quilts with the same paper pieced bowl pattern. So awesome! Seriously, please do click over and check out her work. Makes me almost ashamed to post mine, but I'd be MORE ashamed not to come through on a commitment so here goes:
I was at my mom's house last month and she very generously shared a WHOLE BUNCH OF batik fabrics with me. After recently seeing this video about how batiks are made I have a new and undying respect for the makers of these fabrics. It's art, for sure. And I think the fabric is non personal enough so that anyone would like it. As soon as I started sewing these bowls with this fabric all I could think was bowls of sushi rice, so that's why I hung it on chopsticks. :-)
When I signed up for the blog hop I thought of the local annual fundraiser called Empty Bowls to benefit the Arcata Endeavor (homeless outreach) and that I would donate my fabulous creation to their silent auction at their October event. However, when I further investigated, I found they had closed up shop (lost funding) earlier this year. :-[ Made me sad on a couple of fronts, as you can well guess. So I kinda lost my oomph to make a real WOW of a piece, but still; it's kinda cute. To give you a sense of how ridiculously tiny these pieces are, look at the little yellow triangle pieces next to a dime.
gah! Crazy, right?
Speaking of sewing...I've mentioned more than once that if nothing else,the reason I keep this blog going is because people literally from all over the world come here to access the tutorial for making roman blinds that I put up almost 4 years ago. I get probably 400 hits a day just for that post. I LOVE it when people take the time to let me know that my instructions gave them the courage and belief that they COULD make their own. I have to share with you here (before I go and add it to the original post) the results a no-blog reader; JoAnn, recently sent me.
Ahhh! Talk about GOBSMACKED!! wowee!!
I am SO very impressed. And nothing makes me happier than thinking I helped. :-) So I guess that's that. I can NEVER close down this blog! :-)
Do make sure and check Carol's blog over the next few days for links to many other creative gals and their interpretations of the groovy bowls pattern that Regina Grewe so generously shared.
Here are links to all the great participants--go see and be INSPIRED!
In Stitches and Seams
Morgaine's 77 Blog
On The Go Quilting
Aus dem Fuchsbau
August 23rd
Peggy S.
Suzanne K.
Books, Hooks, Sticks, etc.
Marla's Crafts
Kathy's Quilts
Sunshine Quilting
The Learning Curve Quilts and Such
Glitzy Me
August 26th
Like the bowls you made. thanks for sharing!
Posted by: Maria Kievit | August 26, 2012 at 10:26 AM
Good job, no may to be ashamed!
Posted by: Sophie | August 21, 2012 at 04:49 AM
I like your bowls, the batiks workeg great with this pattern!! Sorry I'm late hopping around to see everyone, I have had internet issues lately. It's great when it works not so much when it doesn't!
Posted by: cyndi hoeller | August 20, 2012 at 09:36 AM
Jen, your bowls are awesome....yes the tiny little pieces drove me crazy....thanks for the inspiration and for sharing...love these blog hops for sure!! Have a wonderful week, include some stitching
Posted by: Pauline | August 20, 2012 at 07:45 AM
Your bowls look like they could be sold in an exclusive art store. They are so rich in color. Well done!
Posted by: Amy, a redeemed sheep | August 19, 2012 at 01:37 PM
Your bowls in batik look beautiful. Great idea to hang it on chop sticks. I am going to check out your tutorial on blinds. I have wanted to make them for several years.
Posted by: Sherry | August 18, 2012 at 04:16 PM
What a great idea to use your bowls for, but I am sorry to hear they closed down. I had to laugh because I have actually visited you before for the Roman shades tut, lol. You did a great job on this hop, I hope you will join more of them!
Posted by: Shanna | August 17, 2012 at 07:55 AM
Pretty little bowls! Yep, those are tiny pieces! I'll have to check out your blind tutorial! Thanks for sharing!
Posted by: dawn | August 15, 2012 at 06:59 AM
Love all the batiks you used! Great colors :)
Posted by: Anita | August 14, 2012 at 11:21 PM
cute bowls! I had to check out the roman shades tutorial & now I think I might want to do that in my kitchen...I'll check if the fabric I bought will fit...
Posted by: duff | August 14, 2012 at 09:50 PM
I love your bowls! Great Wall hanging!
Posted by: Laura | August 14, 2012 at 09:06 PM
Very pretty! Clever idea to use a chopstick - it suits your bowls beautifully.
Thanks so much for sharing, Jen.
Posted by: Katherine | August 14, 2012 at 08:43 PM
How clever to hang your bowls on chopsticks. Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Diann Cornell | August 14, 2012 at 08:31 PM
Love your bowls and the chopsticks hanger!, so clever!!! Love the blinds....will have to check out your instructions. Thanks for sharing Ü
Posted by: Cherry | August 14, 2012 at 07:39 PM
Lovely bowls! I have your roman blind tutorial bookmarked,,,and someday,,,, Thanks for sharing.
Posted by: Mary | August 14, 2012 at 06:21 PM
Thank you for sharing your beautiful bowls : ) I love them.
Posted by: Sisca | August 14, 2012 at 06:14 PM
Your bowls are gorgeous!!
Posted by: Ariane | August 14, 2012 at 06:12 PM
Lovely bowls, great colors!
Posted by: Sue | August 14, 2012 at 05:27 PM
Good for you for completing and posting your most excellent bowls!! Thank you :)
Posted by: Wendy | August 14, 2012 at 05:16 PM
Nothing to be ashamed of here. Great job with beautiful fabrics.
Posted by: selina | August 14, 2012 at 04:58 PM
Your batik bowls are gorgeous. Congratulations on a job well done!
Posted by: MarciaW | August 14, 2012 at 04:29 PM
Great fabric. I love the idea of hanging on chopsticks.
Posted by: evelyn | August 14, 2012 at 04:28 PM
Your bowls turned out lovely!
Posted by: cindy | August 14, 2012 at 04:07 PM
Cute bowls!~ and now you have me wanting to make blinds!! LOL Love them!
Posted by: Sandie @ crazy'boutquilts | August 14, 2012 at 03:41 PM
Your bowls look very pretty in batiks. Now I'm off to browse your blog.
Posted by: MoeWest | August 14, 2012 at 02:49 PM