My quilt (that I’m calling ‘The Viking’) was inspired by this painting by one of my Nicholas Roerich. I started out by making a sketch on a large piece of paper and I simplified it by only drawing the main parts… one ship, one Viking, a few birds, and fewer mountains and buildings.
Then I pieced it all together with Wendy Butler Burns’ glue basting technique. I had fun quilting it and adding little bits of embellishment.
And I must admit that my favorite part is this corner with the green mountains and three buildings. It’s hard to see, but I stitched three glass beads on them.
Sew an organizer covered with pockets that you can hang in your closet! This easy sewing project is great for organizing sewing and craft supplies, fashion accessories, bathroom necessities, gift wrappings, and more. There are pockets on both sides plus a big interior pocket so every bit of space is used. I’ll show you easy step by step instructions for sewing this organizer and putting it to use in your home. Get sew organized today.
Are you sewing a Closet Organizer with me? I hope so! This is Part 2 of our free sewing tutorial for an amazing organizer with a coat hanger inside so you can hang it anywhere.
If you are getting started, make sure you start at Part 1 of the free pattern.
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Looking for free table runner patterns? I gathered up all my favorites in one place – here are free quilt patterns for table runners for fall, winter, spring and summer!
I am so in love with the beautiful look of simple patchwork quilts with lots of squares. This is the perfect way to use up fabric scraps like I did, or you can make a beautifully coordinated quilt with pre-cut 2 1/2’’ square fabric pieces that come in mini-charm packs.
I’m also in love with the process. If you feel like quilt making is your escape from the world and sitting down to sew for a few hours makes your troubles fade away… this is the quilt for you!
Sew an easy beautiful apron with this free sewing pattern that only uses one yard of fabric! Whether you are sewing for yourself or for a friend, an apron always comes in handy and makes a great gift. This blog post includes a link to a free template that I digitized for you.
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I really love your viking quilt. And I can spot a real Norwegian viking on that ship. Great.
I really love your viking quilt. And I can spot a real Norwegian viking on that ship. Great.
Your Viking art quilt is brilliant! Love the hills and the water too!
Wow!! Amazing quilt Caroline!
lovely art quilt Caroline!
Great art quilt. I think I might have to check out the Craftsy class.
Amazing job with your viking art quilt. So much detail! How long did it take you to make?