tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-63566343530165344362024-02-08T12:55:15.973-05:00Cathie's Art and StuffMy adventures in creativity!Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.comBlogger114125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-24650164161727626642013-12-03T00:18:00.003-05:002013-12-03T00:24:06.623-05:00Cat and Mouse<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I made this quilt "Cat and Mouse" for a competition from the <a href="https://www.missouriquiltco.com/" target="_blank">Missouri Star Quilt Company</a> , called "The Next Iron Quilter-2", You had to use a charm pack, from the fabric line "Lovely". The competition deadline was November 30th. I hand appliqued the Cats and Mice, Machine quilted the quilt and hand embroidered the details on Cats and Mice, the finished size is 42x60. All the quilts are on view <a href="https://plus.google.com/photos/+Missouriquiltcompany/albums/5952742715082642513" target="_blank">here</a> if you like mine, click on the +1 symbol. <br />
This might give you a link to my quilt lets see...<a href="https://plus.google.com/photos/+Missouriquiltcompany/albums/5952742715082642513/5952743780464989730?pid=5952743780464989730&oid=103099019484424951885" target="_blank">Cat and Mouse</a>.Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-8810869926217238492013-04-07T17:56:00.001-04:002013-04-07T23:48:00.548-04:00Pinwheel 94x84<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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On my quest of using up fabrics from my stash I made this pinwheel quilt, made with 6 inch squares that you sew together right sides together then cut in half to make the half triangle blocks. Then there is the puzzle of arranging the blocks so hopefully there are no same fabrics touching. I really like the old school look of this one.<br />
I look at my quilt cabinet, and darnit, I think that the fabric breeds, it looks just the same only a bit more organized. I guess scrap quilts are still in my future!Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-44143522648376814242013-04-07T17:49:00.001-04:002013-04-07T17:49:42.192-04:00Puzzle Pieces 44x54<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I am on a quest to use up fabrics in my stash. I have all of these fat quarters (18x21 pieces), and have had some of them for decades! So I chose this pattern to use up about 24 fat quarters. I machine quilted this one using a different stitch in each puzzle piece. I felt more comfortable with free motion quilting by the time I was finished. I made a pieced bias border using up more scraps!<br />Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-13893776357863953112013-04-07T17:44:00.002-04:002013-04-07T23:45:05.248-04:00Handmade Journal <div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At my quilting group called the "UFO Club" (Unfinished Objects), I showed the gals one of my handmade journals, and right away, two comissioned me to make journals for them. This one Kimmie, picked out her fabrics and I picked out the beads and button. I use strathmoore drawing paper and hand bound the journal.Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-4203672231500835002013-04-07T17:38:00.002-04:002013-04-07T23:29:01.826-04:00Christmas Tree Skirt 50x50<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I started this Christmas Tree Skirt in December of 2012, but didn't get it finished until just after New Years 2013. I machine quilted this one myself, using a stippling design. Well at least I am ready for Christmas this year!Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-92039587343304876332013-04-07T17:34:00.002-04:002013-04-07T17:34:53.352-04:00Happy Halloween 42x38<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I got this charm pack (42 - 5 inch squares) of Halloween fabric, and found some black solid in my stash. I put this together and Machine quilted it with a spider web design, and embroidered a spider in the center of the web. What fun!<br />Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-19313449229912291052013-04-07T17:30:00.001-04:002013-04-07T23:30:58.787-04:00The Gifts of Spring 76x83<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I took a class in October 2012, that used a layer cake (42 - 10 inch squares). I didn't have a layer cake, so I went into my stash and found different fabrics and cut my own 10 inch squares. The pattern is called "The Cut Up". I had fabric left over so I decided to make a piano border.Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-23450435583749750272013-04-07T17:26:00.001-04:002013-04-07T23:42:02.243-04:00Mystery Quilt "Shadow Boxes" 72x57<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I took this "Mystery " quilt class in August 2012. We were told how much of each fabric to get. 1 print, 1 dark, 1 medium, and 2 lights. Then we were told how to cut each fabric. The day of the class we are told one step at a time how to assemble the quilt, and we didn't know what the finished product would look like until half way through the day, hence the "Mystery". Lots of fun!Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-36812261212370907182013-04-07T16:57:00.004-04:002013-04-07T17:14:53.515-04:00Whoopsy Daisy 50x66<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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This Quilt is called Whoopsy Daisy, Machine Applique, piecing, and quilted all by Me!<br />
I took this class back in May of 2012, at <a href="http://www.buttonwoodquilts.com/" target="_blank">Buttonwood Quilt Shop</a>. It took me about two weeks to finish it. And almost a year to photograph it.</div>
Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-49524491948142159032012-11-30T14:05:00.001-05:002012-11-30T14:05:08.578-05:00Daniel's Quilt with lots of Black<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Daniel wanted a quilt and wanted lots of Black! Music and celestial images would be good. So I went through my stash and put this design together. He loves it, and I love going in his room in the morning and seeing him all wrapped up in it.<br />
Size 87x104.<br />
<br />Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-53359044997909892632012-11-30T14:02:00.001-05:002012-11-30T14:02:07.706-05:00Luke's Soccer Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I made this quilt for my grand nephew, Luke. I wrapped it up for Christmas and sent it in November, I love Christmas in November. <br />
Size 70x90Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-60014732491032019242012-11-30T13:59:00.002-05:002012-11-30T14:00:00.189-05:00Brooke's Twister Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I made this "Twister" Quilt for my grand niece, Brooke. I sent it at the first of November all wrapped up for Christmas. I Love the idea of Christmas is November!<br />
Size 72x72<br />
<br />Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-56570991897466220612012-10-15T18:03:00.001-04:002012-10-15T18:03:19.975-04:00Barbara's Visit and Table Topper Madness!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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While my sister Barbara came to Visit me here in Florida, we decided to do a quilt project so we did this Table Runner made from oriental fabrics in a nine patch on point.<br />
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We also made this Table Topper.</div>
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<br />Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-31579309080272031992012-10-15T17:23:00.002-04:002012-10-15T17:23:30.747-04:00Susan's Birthday Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I made this quilt for my BFF Susan for her Birthday! I used a Tonga Layer cake and a pattern called "Delectable Cabin Cakes". 70x54.Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-23813605507841471652012-10-15T17:18:00.001-04:002012-10-15T17:18:23.466-04:00Batik Quilt-my own design<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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When I made the Batik Quilt for my mother, Anne, I had alot of scrap triangles left so I put them with squares and created my own Batik design! 84x72. This quilt is for Sale if you are interested please contact me.<br />Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-49788206725046438402012-10-15T17:09:00.000-04:002012-10-15T17:09:13.510-04:00Council Fire of the Star Nations<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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At a women's spiritual retreat in June we all created an art piece that would then become a part of a larger art piece. This is my contribution. 2012 Summer Solstice, The Medicine Wheel, True Speaking, Star Nations, Elders teaching the Young, The Spring Green of innocence the elders Carry in their heart. These were things I was thinking about and tried to incorporate into the Painting.<br />
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This is The Clan Art Piece as a whole.</div>
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Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-45531277879777522392012-08-29T14:50:00.001-04:002012-08-29T14:50:44.820-04:00Barbara Dancing the Cosmic Tides<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I created this Fabric Art Piece for a friend that is being challenged with cancer.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">The finished work is 14" x 14", quilting, embroidery and bead work.</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I had a dream and in this vision Barbara is the Ankh
with her face as the Crown Chakra, she has pyrope garnets on her hands and
feet and in her heart and she is dancing through the Milky Way and the
cosmos.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;">I see the symbolism this way:</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Georgia, "Times New Roman", serif;"><span style="font-family: Symbol; mso-bidi-font-family: Symbol; mso-fareast-font-family: Symbol;"><span style="mso-list: Ignore;">·<span style="font-size-adjust: none; font-stretch: normal; font: 7pt/normal "Times New Roman";">
</span></span></span>ANKH:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>A
symbol of everlasting life, of power, wisdom and great strength.</span></div>
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</span></span></span>CROWN CHAKRA:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>The lotus flower for pure consciousness, the cosmic consciousness
center.<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;"> </span>Violet is made from Red (matter)
and Blue (spirit).</span></div>
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</span></span></span><span style="font-family: Calibri;">PYROPE GARNET:<span style="mso-spacerun: yes;">
</span>Bestows vitality and charisma, and promotes an excellent quality of
life.</span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Calibri;">In every stitch, there is a prayer with love and a
wish for quality of life.</span></div>
Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-46973990545106793032012-06-26T16:37:00.001-04:002012-06-26T16:37:43.018-04:00Button Blanket - Rainbow, Raven, Bear 58x66<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I made this Button Blanket for a Clan Sister. Rainbow-Raven-Bear. This blanket is 56x66, made with Melton Cloth wool and Wool felt, Abalone Buttons, and glass seed beads.Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-35334803964942242012-06-26T16:30:00.000-04:002012-06-26T16:30:10.564-04:00Quilt- Batik Bonanza 77x94<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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I made this Batik Quilt for my Mother Anne.</div>
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I finally got to use all of the beautiful batik fabrics I have been collecting for the past two decades!</div>
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I made this queen size quilt for my Sister Barbara, for her Birthday.</div>
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I use all Oriental fabrics in an Attic Window Pattern.</div>
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For the back I started with a panel and then added strips until it was the right size.</div>
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Two quilts in One so to speak!</div>
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<br /></div>Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-69928037812950311302012-05-16T15:38:00.002-04:002012-05-16T15:38:52.554-04:00Meadow Life Wall Hanging Contest ResultsWell the voting is over and while I did not receive first place I did get second!<br />
Thanks to all my friends and family for your support!<br />
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<span class="text-class-9">The lucky winner Is! </span></div>
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<span class="text-class-9">There were a total of <u>383</u> votes. (names to be announced) </span></div>
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<span class="text-class-9"><u>First Place</u> with 91 votes goes to number 7 (NORTHCOTT FABRIC Quilt kit and $50 gift certificate from Buttonwood Quilts)</span></div>
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<span class="text-class-9"><strong><span style="color: red;"><u>Second Place</u> with 79 votes is number 10 (NORTHCOTT FABRIC fat quarter bundles and $25 gift certificate from Buttonwood Quilts)</span></strong></span></div>
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<span class="text-class-9"><u>Third Place </u>with 64 votes is number 8 (NORTHCOTT Fat Quarters and prize value $15)</span></div>
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<span class="text-class-9"><u>Forth Place</u> with 50 votes is number13 (NORTHCOTT fat quarters)</span></div>Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-75533295924953530592012-05-01T19:42:00.002-04:002012-05-01T19:44:09.917-04:00Meadow Life Wall Hanging<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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MEADOW LIFE</div>
I made this quilt/wall hanging for a challenge at the local quilt shop <a href="http://www.buttonwoodquilts.com/default.html" target="_blank">Buttonwood Quilts</a> in Greenacres, Florida.The challenge was to purchase two yards of Northcott Solid Fabrics, I got eight different colors of fat quarts, we could use as much or as little of the solids. I finished this project in three weeks. Hours of design work, machine applique, and machine quilting. Very fun but i have never entered a contest before. I give my work away generally. So if you like this please go to the Buttonwood website and look at all of the entries and vote for your favorite. BTW mine is number 10. :-) I decided to do a wall hanging in the style of <a href="http://www.janesassaman.com/Jane_Sassaman/home.html" target="_blank">Jane Sassaman</a>, I took a class with her at a quilt seminar back in , i think 2004. I made a wall hanging titled "Life on Mars" (see below). <br />
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<br />Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-4664991857454806662012-04-24T22:46:00.000-04:002012-06-26T16:48:48.559-04:00Quilt - Steffy's Window Pane 68x80<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It is Steffy Sister Mine's Birthday today!<br />
I made this quilt for her, Window Panes. Green for the <a href="http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Walden_Pond" target="_blank">Walden Pond</a> of her youth, Blue window panes for her blue eyes. And a sunny border and backing, for rememberence of good times, past and good times in the future. Love you Sister Mine!<br />Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-38866467415739541102012-04-07T13:18:00.000-04:002012-04-07T13:18:35.419-04:00Quilt for Kids - Cats<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wzzTV6ExmsA/T4B1LVOHV2I/AAAAAAAAAfU/cScoD3Nzzzo/s1600/Cat-Quilt-for-Kids_04-07-12.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-wzzTV6ExmsA/T4B1LVOHV2I/AAAAAAAAAfU/cScoD3Nzzzo/s320/Cat-Quilt-for-Kids_04-07-12.jpg" width="278" /></a></div>At my monthly Quilt Group called the UFO Club (un-finished objects), I heard about a charity called <a href="http://www.quiltsforkids.org/" target="_blank">Quilts for Kids</a>. So I went onto their website and signed up to make a quilt! They sent me the fabrics and pattern, I provided the know how, threads, and batting, and return postage. It was a lot of fun and what a great cause!Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6356634353016534436.post-23783793307833274832012-03-26T10:54:00.000-04:002012-06-26T16:30:36.633-04:00Quilt- Cathie's Crazy Cat Quilt<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Way back in 2003 mu BFF Susan and I went to the <a href="http://www.emptyspoolsseminars.com/" target="_blank">Empty Spools Seminar at Asilomar</a> in Walnut Creek, California. We took a class with <a href="http://www.sandicummings.com/" target="_blank">Sandi Cummings</a> called "Beyond the Block". Of course we pick the brightest colors we can find, screaming orange and green, blues and purples! Well I got quite a bit done, then felt like I was painting my self into corners, so I put the UFO (Un-Finished Object) in the cabinet and periodically would bring it out continue on, paint into corners and put it away. Well in the summer of 2011 I decided that this was not going to get the best of me, and persevered and finally finished the quilt! I call it my Crazy Cat Quilt because of all the <a href="http://laurelburch.com/" target="_blank">Laurel Burch</a> fabrics!<br />
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I learned various techniques and use them in other quilts. The finished quilt is fun and I am so glad I completed the project.Cathie Tonkinshttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01249906627421015453noreply@blogger.com0