Tuesday Archives - ' A ' Revisited

Today is Tuesday Archives over at Val's Quilting Studio.  It provides an opportunity to re-visit old posts - those creations that were special in their day.

Today is 'A' for applique.  Thankful for the search feature, I found several possibilities.  This delectable mountains table topper is actually on my table right now.  I added simple applique, which is my best kind.  My set also includes a table runner for the buffet.

This post  is accompanied with a sampling of delectable mountain design options, a truly fun block to work with. 

So hop on over to Val's Quilting Studio where you'll find lots of other wonderful projects uncovered and  have yourself a happy creative day.

Friday Quilt Hop * 03-07-14

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you find some new inspiration today.




some very nice tutorials here
http://mychellem.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_18.html

another quick & easy gadget
http://www.polishthestars.com/2012/11/5-minute-no-slip-dish-towel.html

I'm not usually attracted to basket quilts, but this one has old-tyme charm, eye candy
http://bettyneff.com/Photos/crazybaskets.JPG

have you see all these free projects at StudioE fabrics?
http://www.studioefabrics.com/shop/category/projects/current/

and several more pages of archives here
http://www.studioefabrics.com/shop/category/projects/archive/


Have a happy weekend and create something wonderful.
Thanks for stopping by.

Cards- to- Go

I've been working on fabric greeting cards this week.  I make the tops in batches.  How many I get of each design depends on how many patterns I can print on a sheet.  After stitching, they are trimmed to a whopping 4-1/4 by 5-1/5 inches and stitched onto card stock.

Here is this weeks batch:

I still have the batch of heart flags to finish up.  Here is a sampling of two cards ready to send a greeting.

They are fussy work and very time consuming, but I love to make them.  Best of all, they work out of my scrap bins, my favorite kind of work!

I'm linking up with Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation.  Hop on over there to see what everyone else is working on this week.  Thanks for visiting.

Lighthouse W.H. 2 - done

I hope you're not tired of seeing lighthouse projects.  The first wall hanging was too large for the space it was created for, so I made a 2nd one.  I added a fancy border with 'storm at sea' units. The whole piece is a modest 11" x 19".

I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times where you can see what other quilters have on their design wall today.  Thanks for visiting.

Scraphappy Saturday - March Teals 1

I trampled through my stash, looking for teals.  I remember the batch of dull, blue-grayish teals that I have. They are more than a bit drab, but I thought that's what I would have to use. When I dug into the blue scrap bin full of small pieces, I found some snippets of bright aquas that I had put aside with other bright colors for childrens quilts.  Eureka, I could borrow some of those.

I had a late start today, so I settled for making the kaleidoscope blocks.  After painstaking care, they came out a different size........again.  The large one actually came out 12-1/2".  Yay.  The little one came out 5-3/4" while I was looking for 6-1/2".  The center connection was also a bust.   So I see I will have to do alot of creative framing to be able to fit these all into the same quilt.  I do love a challenge!

The coloring in my photos are not coming out just right.  So when you see blue, just imagine aqua.

So,  is 'teal' a shade from the green family and 'aqua' a shade from the blue family??? I have no seagreen teals .... they are all an offspring of blue.  I am linking up with Angela at Soscrappy where you'll see what everyone else is making up with their teals.  What is your thoughts on the difference between teals and aquas??  Please leave me a comment.

Have a great weekend and thanks for visiting.

Scrappy Challenge - February, Block 2

This block is referred to as Key Lime Pie.  It is another 9 inch block.  I'm staying with the theme of scraps everywhere, with a touch of black added in for boldness.

Key Lime Pie

February - Block 2

I'm linking up with Judy L. at Patchwork Times where you can see what others have made up with their February blocks.   I've also started a new page where you will find all my blocks and/or projects  in this block of the month series for 2014.  

Thanks to Judy L.  for continuing to inspire us daily and thanks to you for visiting.

Friday Quilt Hop * 02-28-14

Welcome to another Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.




a nice way to enjoy grandpa's shirts, eye candy
http://sandrasaunders.blogspot.com/2011/03/dads-shirts-keepsake-quilt.html

a reverse applique tutorial
http://sandrasaunders.blogspot.com/2010/02/tutorial-reverse-applique-hand-print.html

a few tutes here, including "Paradigm Shift", a log cabin with a twist
http://notmygrandmasquilts.com/quilt-tutorials/

a variety of tutorials here
http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.ca/p/tutorials.html

you'll find a list of tutorials on the right side bar; along with this nifty 5 + 1 Square pattern
http://shinersview.blogspot.com/2010/12/tutorial-for-jenna.html


Have yourself a happy and creative weekend.  Thanks for visiting.

Scrap Scramble - January blocks 5

I made six - 6" star blocks from the January pattern. This is for the Scrap Scramble bom with Carol Doak's group.  Initially, I didn't know where to go with all the project blocks since they are all so busy and would be tossed in the mix all together.  I have a problem 'sticking to the script'.  lol

So  I started reviewing my collection of layout plans.  They are so inspirational.  I have one specifically in mind, so I created it in EQ and now I can pop the blocks in there at my whimsy. When I have an idea where I will go with a design, I can be happier with the final result.

Here are my six star blocks.  They are from January - Block 5. I am also adding this to my Scrap Scramble page, where you will find all the blocks for this project together. Just click on the tab at the top.

I wish I had time to re-create all the wonderful layouts in EQ, but we have to reserve some time for sewing.  I'm linking up with Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation where you will see what other creative quilters are working on.

Thanks for visiting!