Scraphappy Saturday - RSC13 finale!

Yay.  I'm so glad that Angela chose December to put all our scrap blocks together, because that is exactly what I was doing.  I chose another color - cream/tan to complete the 12th block.  I put them together QAYG style.  I like the technique, but I don't like the feel of extra stiffness between the blocks, so I will be looking for another way.  I just can't handle them wider than 45-50 inches.

and this is the back:

I'm linking up with Angela over at Soscrappy where you will find lots of other creative projects going on.  I also offer up a big thank you, Angela, for continuing this program next year!  It keeps me motivated.  Even tho I have lots of yardage, I seem happiest when I'm digging the the scrap bins!

I wish you all a very Merry Christmas  and remember the reason for the season!

Friday Quilt Hop - 12-6-13

Good Morning.
 Welcome to another quick quilt hop.





some great tutorials for simple and smashing quilts
http://kateconklindesigns.blogspot.com/p/shop.html

a diverse collection of tutorials here
http://www.bijoulovelydesigns.com/p/tutorials.html

how to make a rag quilt tutorial
http://www.beverlys.com/rag-quilt-how-to.html

lots of tutorials here
http://www.dontcallmebetsy.com/p/tutorials.html

a timely tutorial for christmas stockings
http://amyscreativeside.com/2009/11/03/christmas-stocking-tutorial/

I wish you all a very creative weekend.

Friday Quilt Hop * 11-29-13

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.  After you click on some new inspiration, you can run out to the black friday sales to gather some new supplies at black friday prices.  lol


6-slotted tea wallet tutorial; (I use mine for credit cards and store cards); great quick gift
http://charlottenewland.blogspot.co.uk/2013/02/tea-bag-wallet-tutorial.html

just in time for the holidays, Christmas Log Cabin
http://www.quiltersnewsletter.com/articles/Free_Christmas_Table_Runner_Pattern_Christmas_in_the_Cabin_Quilters_Newsletter_December_January_2014?bc=c

a zillion tutorials, lots to guide beginners also
http://quiltingintherain.blogspot.com/2011/11/stellar-block.html

pinwheels in chains, lol,  i like this block,  so cheery, comes with instructions
http://flutterkat.com/2011/02/rainbow-wheel-block-tutorial/

linkys to 87 block tutorials
http://quiltstory.blogspot.com/p/block-tutorial-link-up.html

I wish you a blessed and sewful weekend.

Dresden Wreath - WIP

The dresden wreath is on my design wall today. I still need to make the fabric bow. The wreath is waiting in line to be quilted.  I just finished adding the borders. The gold strip is a 1/4" flange.  I really like the effect of a narrow fange to separate and frame borders.  I think I will make the next one finish at 1/8" as I like the appearance of piping, without doing the piping. LOL  My dresden didn't come out perfect.  I will try to hide it's imperfections under the bow. Ssshh,  don't tell.

I'm linking up with Judy over at Patchwork Times  where you will find many other creative quilters sharing their design wall today.

Friday Quilt Hop * 11-22-13

Good Morning.  It's time for another quick quilt hop to start your weekend.

this one is just gorgeous, not-to-miss eye candy;lots of triangles
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/145663369168801993/

adorable for a young girl, easy jelly roll quilt
http://www.redpepperquilts.com/2010/06/more-little-folks.html

simple, modern, perfect for your "just can't cut it"  fabrics
http://forquiltssake.blogspot.com/2011/03/let-hundred-flowers-bloom.html

this is sew cute, you could use fabric or scrapbooking paper
http://suzyssitcom.com/2012/06/feature-friday-cut-paper-art.html

Mediterranean Dream, a lovely medallion style quilt, with instructions
http://ivoryspring.wordpress.com/2013/01/18/free-pattern-mediterranean-dream/


Sew many projects, sew little time.  Have a happy and sewful weekend.

Spiral Tree Skirt

This 25" spiral tree skirt is on my design wall today.  It is made with the 9 degree wedge ruler.  I saw an image of a harvest print used to make a wreath wall hanging in this style.  I chose a christmas print and set about making my wreath.  I am unhappy with the proportions.  I should have made the strip with the christmas fabric much narrower.  The design ratio is overwhelming as a wreath, so I am turning it into a christmas tree skirt for a tabletop tree.  It needs to be quilted and finished off with some red binding and ties.

I'm linking up with Judy over at Patchwork Times where you will find many other creative quilters sharing their design wall today.

Friday Quilt Hop

Let's start the weekend with
another inspirational quilt hop.









this modern and manly design has a link to the free pattern instructions
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/512566001311511306/

1930's simple - eye candy; it must be the black thread stitching that draws me in on this one
http://2.bp.blogspot.com/-8NrGV0hiAgM/UYaGtyJ6CKI/AAAAAAAAGsU/zaFvxb7P0E0/s1600/Garden+Maze.jpg

unusual origami style flowers
http://www.how-to-quilt.com/blog/fabric-origami-details/

how to create the perfect piping
http://www.elleapparelblog.com/2012/08/piping-tutorial.html

make your own wallet, a really nice tutorial
http://modestmaven.blogspot.ca/2012/02/bi-fold-wallet-tutorial.html


Have a great weekend and sew something wonderful.