Monday, July 30, 2012

Quick Curve Ruler Pattern



Here is a block that I created using Jenny's Quick Curve Ruler. I love this block because the curves create motion and action.  It is also very large, about 26" square.  I have also made a wall hanging to go over my piano. I am working up the pattern and it will be available soon.  This block is called Deco Shimmer!
Here is the finished quiltette with happy turquoise binding.

I am giving this to a friend in Texas (she LOVES purple). This is my version of a label that I sew in when I do the binding, and I can write on both sides.

Sunday, July 22, 2012

Same Helen, New Name

This past year has been a whirlwind of activity!  It all started last summer when our 4th out of 5 children went off to college at BYU Hawaii.  That left just three people at home and we all felt very empty. 

That didn't last long.  At the time we were living in the Texas panhandle.  My husband was asked to go work in Phoenix AZ for 4 months at the Phoenix VA Hospital.  We then decided to go to Mazatlan Mexico for Thanksgiving and then travel to Utah for Christmas.  Our daughter that was in Provo UT got engaged over Christmas.  I then flew to Hawaii with daughter #3 for a week.  

After the holidays and flying around things settled down a little and then my husband came home from Phoenix.  We were busy planning a wedding for the end of April when my husband was offered the Phoenix job.  We put our house up for sale, went to Utah for a wedding, Lance moved to Phoenix to start working permanently, my son finished his sophomore year in Texas, we sold our house, and moved to Mesa AZ.  Whew......  

So after all that we have been in Arizona for a little more than a month and we are getting settled in.  I decided now was a good time to adjust my business name and be more clear about what I do back in my sewing room all day.  I design patterns, piece, and long-arm quilt.  I also love to make one-of-a-kind quilts that are free-form and just happen. These are my 'art quilts.'  So, with all that in mind I have created this blog to include all of those elements.

Welcome to HGMR Deco Quilting!  
(hgmr are my initials)