Every once in a blue moon I get the chance to work on a project for me. I love making stuff for people, but it's nice to treat yourself.
Awhile ago, I found a world map panel at JoAnn's and just couldn't pass it up. I mean, I'm an elementary teacher, hello!! I was also still a real noob at quilting, and figured it would be a nice follow-up to my t-shirt quilt. Naturally it was pushed off to the back burner so I could finish up baby blankets. But here it is. I can either use it as a wall hanging, or for "carpet time", depending on what classroom I end up in.
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Starry patterns have been really big this year, I've noticed. So I figured that would be the perfect backing material...till last week when I found solar system fabric. Still, I like how this one turned out.
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I debating between quilting around the countries and the continents before deciding to use the longitude/latitude lines. Less distracting and more even quilting.
Also, a few weeks ago, I went to the local ceramic shop with a friend. It was place where you can pick a ceramic piece and paint it however you like and they'll do the final steps of glazing and firing. There's always so many choices, but I eventually decided to make another hot pad to go with the Superman one I did about 8 years ago.
It's just a simple 8 x 8 tile. After firing I realized I should have painted the S shield first, then the blue, but it still looks pretty cool. In fact, the lady at the store had a hard time giving it up. The store in Moscow puts selected pieces up for display until the owner comes to pick it up and they got a lot of compliments. And it makes a great hot pad for the dinner table!
In honor of a very special anniversary, I appropriately made a TARDIS hot pad. While the Doctor may not be able to take me on his adventures through time and space, he can at least save my dinner table from hot dishes. :D
I would hoping the "glitter" paint would have a bit more glitter, but at least the shading turned out.
Now, if I were to make a third....what should it be??
