The Irish Have Landed!

I've finished my Shamrock wallhanging.   The background white fabric is so cute, those little dots are actually tiny shamrocks.  These fabrics were out of my normal range and fun to play with.  I re-created this design from a quilt I found in one of my google search travels.  It was a very old photo.

This is a little runner that is on my buffet.  It is a design that I improvised from a table runner displayed on a website.  It was very easy to put together....................except for binding the odd corners.

Last, but not least, is the little 12" x 14" mini quilt for the table top frame. The Irish have landed!

  Don't forget to check out the Shamrock Tote Bag  and  Skinny Mini Wallhanging
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  HAPPY  ST.  PATRICKS  DAY !! 

St Patrick's Skinny

It's been a struggle in the quilt cave today.  You know - those days when a little bit of everything just doesn;t go quite right?  I have been working on my holiday set  something like a production line .... do one task on all the items before moving on to the next task.

Now I am in the finishing stages - sleeves, hangers and bindings.  This next piece is ready for the wall - the St. Patrick's Skinny.  I like the feel of the applique motifs.

I was hoping I didn't have to change the thread again (which may be a clue as to why I don't use the embroidery part of my machine); but alas, I forgot to put the sleeves on the other pieces with the black thread.  That's the combo that was giving me fits.

I wish you all an early Happy St. Patrick's Day!

St Patty's Tote

This is the first item in my small series of St. Patrick's Day decor.  My Irish quilted bag.  I  want to add a closure that wraps over the top of the bag; but I will look for the decorative hardware first.  It's extra cushy.  The bag is quilted with cotton batting and the outer pocket layer is a separately quilted unit.

Shamrock 9-Patch

I found the cutest fabrics for St Patty's Day.  I started to cut them up. I know it   ' SEEMS '  early,  but ....you just don't realize how long it takes me to do anything.  I want to make up a holiday set with this fabric - I dont want the patterns to match,  just keep it interesting.  I started early because  I  know  other commitments will sneak into my schedule.

So .................... here is my start.  I made up this shamrock to set on point for the medallion center.  It is a 15 inch block. The white stitching on the stem is just temporary basting.

Now, on to some border treatments..........................................................