Friday Quilt Hop * 7-31-15

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





some happy patterns with a bit of stitching
http://www.sewhappy.me/tutorials/

a host of tutorials here
http://www.rebeccamaedesigns.com/homesweethome/tutorials/

and some great patterns here too
http://www.thewayisewit.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html


Have a happy weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

July's W.I.P.'s

The blog has been quiet, but I have not.  I've been working on school book bags for 2nd graders, veterans quilts for a local rehab for veterans home, grocery bags and purse sets for church fundraiser quickly coming up in the fall;  and I tossed in some quick projects for myself.

I was committed to my bom's;  RSC15 Sampler, Cozy Afternoon, Keys to Contentment, Americana Row QAL and barely got one block in time for the Spring Row QAL.  as I decided to make time for that yesterday!  The button on the left sidebar will take you to the details of this project.

Here is the July block for Keys to Contentment.  You can see all the other blocks for this project HERE.

and .................  I finished my Road to Round Rock quilt.  Pictures soon.

I hope you had a great month of July.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-24-15

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





this site offers a nice variety of projects
http://craftycupboard.net/tutorials/

lots of quick sewing patterns here; also check out the tutorials tab for more categories to explore
http://www.peekaboopages.com/free-patterns

3 pages of patterns here too
http://colorgirlquilts.com/category/tutorials

and a hefty handful of free patterns here
http://aquilterstable.blogspot.ca/p/tutorials.html


Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by!

Cozy Afternoon QAL Block 3

I must be aiming for a red rasberry monochromatic quilt with this project.  Here is block 3 and I must say the embroidery gets done far too quickly.  Thankfully I have other handwork waiting for attention.

If you want to join in on this quilt along, just click on the button on my left sidebar.  It will take you to the sign-up page.  Jacquelynne is offering this pattern to appeal to all tastes, applique, piecing and embroidery.  There is also a pinterest page where everyone can show off their blocks.
https://www.pinterest.com/jacquelynnes/cozy-afternoon-free-bom/

Hope you're having a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by!

RSC15 Sampler - July reds

These blocks keep getting easier to do.  Here are my red star sampler blocks.

I've started cutting up scraps for the squares needed in the alternating blocks.  I am getting anxious about this project and begin making up some alternating blocks very soon.  If you want to see all my blocks for this project, just click on the RSC15 Sampler tab at the top of the page.

 In the meantime, I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy where you can see all the wonderful projects being created with red this month.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a great weekend.

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-17-15

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





a nice assortment of tutorials here
https://atbquilting.wordpress.com/tutorial-links/

a massive collection of links
http://quiltlib.blogspot.com/

some great tutorials and patterns here
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/p/tutorials.html


Thanks so much for stopping by.

Americana QAL - Row # 1

I've spent a part of the last several days working on Row 1 of the Americana Row QAL.  It has 8 star blocks at 6 inches with spacers.  The entire row measures 62-1/2 inches long.

I substituted a Carol Doak star block in place of the original pattern because it was so easy to make in 4 parts.  Here is the row in 2 sections.

Last week I made up Row 2.  You can see it  HERE .  If you're interested in joining this QAL, click on the image on the left sidebar to take you to the contact info.

I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times.  Hop on over there to see what other creative quilters are working on today.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-10-15

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





a great selection of patterns
http://emsscrapbag.blogspot.com/p/quick-quilting-templates-book-cover.html

a handful of free patterns, some direct to the pdf file, some are thru craftsy
http://modkidboutique.blogspot.com/p/free-patterns.html

Linda J. shared with me this link to  a bundle of free and handy projects
http://wesens-art.blogspot.de/2015/06/50-travel-bag-useful-accessories-free.html

a host of  quilting videos
http://www.keepnuinstitchesquilting.com/category/tutorials/

Have a great creative weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Americana QAL - Row 2

It's July!  When did that happen?  Some folks think they're over-achievers when they wish to add 3 new BOM's to their list.  Well, aren't they gullible! lol   Why do designers come out with all these new projects in the middle of the year, anyway?

Did you notice the new QAL buttons on the left sidebar?  I think bom are easy to do because you can make one small unit a month and it feels like accomplishment.

Today I'll showcase Row 2 of the Americana Row QAL.  It's not too late to sign up.  It just started this month.  Just click the button to go to the Intro.  Come on .... you can be gullible with me please.

This row could have been simple, but I had to fussy cut and piece units for the flag stripes. I also made every block with a different fabric, except the stripes, of course.  This row is  5-1/2" x 62-1/2".

Deana of Dreamworthy Quilts wrote the pattern files for the Americana Row quilt.  The instructions are awesome!  great diagrams, charts to organize cutting measurements, step-by-step, a hand-holding pattern.  Rows 1 and 2 were released together, so you are not behind.  I think I'll work on Row 1 now.

Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-3-15

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





have you been to Sophie's lately?  free patterns
http://sophiejunction.blogspot.com/p/block-patterns.html

and more tips & tutes
http://sophiejunction.blogspot.com/p/tips-tutorials-and-projects.html


LOTS and LOTS of projects
http://alittlebirdmademe.com/friday-finds/


Have a safe weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Cozy Afternoon QAL - Block 1 & 2

I enjoy hand stitching in the evenings.  I am following along with Jacquelynne Steves new quilt-along, "Cozy Afternoon".  It is not too late to sign up. Just click on the project icon in the left sidebar.

Here are my blocks 1 and 2.  I decided to go monochromatic, it is an unusual tone of fabric, I'd call it rasberry red.  I will probably alter the layout slightly, I might add more embroidered blocks or finish off the 5 blocks in a different way, I haven't decided on a finished size yet.

I'm linking up with Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation where you can see what other creative quilters are working on.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I wish everyone a safe holiday.