Tree of Life - March blocks

 Time to share the March blocks for the tree of life stitch along before I forget again.  My set of blocks are missing the bottom triangle blocks because I didnt have the re-sized triangle pattern at the time I made these.  Denise has since made the file of triangle blocks for me,  resized to fit the 3 inch finished blocks  I am making.  I will share those along with April blocks next month.   Thanks again Denise.

I'm linking up with Denise at For the Love of Geese with my March blocks.  Be sure to visit there to see who else is participating in this project.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a safe and happy week.

RSC21 - Blues

 I made the light blues blocks for this month and since all the scraps were out everywhere, I made a dark blue set for later in the year.

I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy today  and with Cynthia for Oh Scrap on Sunday.  Be sure to visit these sites to see what other quilters are sharing.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 4-9-21

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Tutorials - Sew Fresh Quilts

4 pages

Night Owl Quilting & Dye Works: Tutorials & Freebies

Sunshower Quilts: Tutorials

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Friday Quilt Hop * 4-2-21

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EMBROIDERY AND QUILTING TUTORIALS (ageberry.com)

tutorials & free patterns – lillyella

Tutorials – Charlotte Newland

Quilting Tutorials – (wordpress.com)

30+ FREE Sewing Machine Cover Patterns - So Sew Easy (so-sew-easy.com)

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Tumbler # 21-1 Silver & Multi

 This tumbler quilt was started last year, a challenge posted at Heartstrings and/or Stashbusters.  I cut from the scrap bins with the 4 inch tumbler die.  I used a silver print for the alternate blocks; sewed them all together and then it hung nicely on a hanger for a few months.  I like it when viewing from a distance,  but up close, it just looks all silver.

It finishes at 50 x 70.  I quilted 1/2 inch from the seams.  it went very smoothly.

I used cotton batting and a thick light gray fleece on the back.  I especially like the look of allover quilting the echo lines created when looking at the back.

This week,   I'm linking up with ...............................................

Wednesday ……….. https://www.quiltfabrication.com/

                                      The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday ........

                         https://quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com/ 

My Quilt Infatuation

                                                                                   

                                                             Friday …………. Alycia Quilts

Sunday ......................   Quilting is More Fun Than Housework

Be sure to visit these sites to see what other creative quilters are sharing.  

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March Table Runner Challenge

 I really love this table mat.  It measures 17 inches across.  The center is a printed block from the Apricot & Ash fabric panel.  I have some fabric that complimented it so well;  the greens were perfect.  I will be gifting this one too; unless the recipient doesnt like it, then she is welcome to return it, no questions asked!  LOL

Here is a photo of the back, simply  to enjoy the quilting. It is a light beige batik.

I'm linking up with the Joyful Quilter, the leader of this monthly challenge.  Be sure to visit   HERE  to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Have a safe and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 3-26-21

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It's a bit earlier, but it must be Friday somewhere.

Thread Head: Free Tutorials and Patterns (joanne-threadhead.blogspot.com)

variety incl traditional quilt patterns; applique patterns & methods;

quilting designs; some knitting patterns....and more

Double Nickel Quilts: FREE Patterns

a friendly ghost, pretty butterfly and 2 patterns made with nickels

Double Nickel Quilts: Tutorials

a few blocks; D9P pattern & wine glass coaster

Quilting Archives - So Sew Easy (so-sew-easy.com

5 pages - variety galore !

mug rugs, holiday mats, small quilts, chenille ,etc

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Diamonds QAL - a finish

 This quilt along is a free project from Amanda Murphy designs.  It began last October 2020.   You can find instructions   HERE  .  Scroll down to find links to all the parts.

It was a great project to work on.  I love it when someone directs me in what quilting designs to use and where to put them.  I made my project a bit larger than directed in the pattern; added more borders;  It finished at  74 x 82.  I used a high loft poly to showcase the quilting; however I do find that type of batting makes it harder to push the quilt around under the needle and the fabric doesn't cling to the batt or pin baste as securely.  I quilt on a Janome Quiltmaker Pro Versa  sit down, a truly lovely machine.

This photo was taken outside, when we had snow,  and before the binding was stitched down.

This photo was taken  in church today ; all finished. The bottom border isnt really wavy, I just didn't straighten it out; cuz others were waiting to get seated.

Here is a close-up of the backing fabric.  It is a wide backing from Connecting Threads.  The colors and pattern blend with so many tops.  I love it.

I'm joining all these linky parties this week .  Be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Sunday  -  Quiltingpatch.blogspot.com

                                

Monday  -   Small Quilts and Doll Quilts

Wednesday ……….. https://www.quiltfabrication.com/

                                      The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday ........

                         https://quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com/ 

                                                                                   

                                                             Friday …………. Alycia Quilts

Wishing you all some happy time this week.     Thanks so much for stopping by.

RSC21 - Greens

 I am posting this because it is March's RSC project,  5 scrappy quarter log cabin blocks evidently with my ugly-est  greens.  I may be making them again, in a prettier version; but not today.

I'm linking up with Angela of Soscrappy for her Saturday party and on Sunday with Cynthia for Oh Scrap.

Be sure to visit these sites to see what other creative quilts are sharing.

I hope you get some creative time today.     Thanks so much for stopping by. 

Friday Quilt Hop * 3-19-21

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My Quilt Infatuation: Tutorials

Free Patterns and Tutorials | Clever Chameleon Quilting

What a Hoot!: Tutorials (whatahootquilts.blogspot.com)

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Pitter Patter Q4K 21-2

 This was a truly fun pattern to make.  You can find the pattern at GE Quilt Designs.Com.

I did not make it QAYG style and I adjusted the sizing a bit .  (grin).  It measures 40 x 52.  I free motion quilted it in an afternoon on my sit down.  It is so bright and happy. I will definitely be making more of these.

The backing is a lovely blue flannel with little red and yellow flowers.  I wanted to keep it appropriate for both boys and girls, but the flannel matched so perfectly, I used it anyway.  I wish I wasnt so segregated in what is wanted for boys or girls.

I'm joining these linky parties this week.  Be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Wednesday  -   Quilt Fabrication

                    -     Inquiring Quilter

Thursday  -  My Quilt Infatuation

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

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Tree of Life - February blocks

Here are my February blocks.  Maybe next month I will have the design board cleaned off so I can lay out some of these blocks.  My set may look a bit different as I opted out of making pinwheels. These blocks are only 3 inch finished,  so wanted to keep it simple.

I'm linking up with Denise of  For the Love of Geese  who is offering this free project design.  Be sure to visit there to see what other quilters are participating in this project.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Have a safe and creative week.

 

Friday Quilt Hop * 3-12-21

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Quilting Tips and Tutorials | Cooking Up Quilts

click "older entries" for 2 more pages

Carried Away Quilting: Free Tutorials

Quilting Tutorials (theclothparcel.com)

Tutorials | dutch comfort (wordpress.com)

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RSC20 - some blocks for last years' projects

 I'm working on those scrappy blocks needed for last year's unfinished projects.  They are so time consuming for me.  Guess I am a slow worker, which would be fine if perfection was the result.  These are 12 inch finished blocks.  Photo taken inside; the colors are prettier than displayed here.

I'm linking up with  Alycia Quilts today;  Soscrappy on Saturday  ,   and Oh Scrap on Sunday.

Be sure to visit these sites to see what other quilters are sharing this week.

Thanks so much for stopping by.   Have a safe and creative week.

Friday Quilt Hop * 3-5-21

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Vicki Welsh Tutorials - Colorways By Vicki Welsh

Tutorials | Krista Moser: The Quilted Life | United States

Sunshine in the Attic: TIPS, TRICKS, AND TUTORIALS

Get Crafty With a Bold Graphic Quilt to Hang on Your Wall (hunker.com)

shared by Linda Cwiklik,  (Thanks!)

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February Tablemats

 The necessary color at my house this month was lavender.  I did not have any in stash, so needed to pick up a few pieces.  I've been working with it all week,  as want to use it all up while it's all over my worktables.

I decided to play with wedges.  This project was an experiment.  I cut up a bunch of wedges, then decided what to do with them.   I  dressed it up with a bit of applique and free motion quilted a different design in each color wedge.  I did alot of quilting on it because I used a lot of batting trimmings for each and wanted them well secured.

I made a set of 6 placemats,  2 were made after I took this photo.  The backing is a silver blend of batik.

I'm linking up with Joy at the Joyful Quilter for her monthly table runner challenge. Be sure to visit there to see what other projects are being shared this month.

Wishing you a safe and creative week ahead.   Thanks so much for stopping by.  

Friday Quilt Hop * 2-26-21

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Free Patterns | The Quilted Diary (quilted-diary.com)

The Sewing Chick | Tutorials

FREE Quilting Tutorials | Top US Quilting Blog | A Quilting Life

Teaginny Designs: Free Tutorials

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Quilt 4 Kids - aqua, purple & yellow

 It was time I finished a UFO.  This one is a quilt 4 kids quilt that was cut as a kit back in 2019, or maybe 2018.  I've lost track.  Anyway,  I quilted it up last year  and left it for  binding.  Now the binding is on, done by machine top and bottom.  I've grown accustomed to the quicker way all by machine, tho I do still sew the bed size quilt bindings down by hand. 

44 x 54

and here is the back,  a soft pretty fleece print; there is also a nice cotton frankenbatt in the middle layer

I'm linking up with Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation today  and Friday with AlyciaQuilts.  Be sure to visit these sites to see what other creative quilters are sharing this week.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 2-19-21

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Color My World: Tutorials (lovetocolormyworld.blogspot.com)

Free Patterns - Cotton Street Commons

Tutorials – Perkins Dry Goods

Free Patterns – Off The Wall Quilt

https://www.dearstelladesign.com/page/projects-181/?fbclid=IwAR2EJVnxxsijI5i9zsYmW7TrYxR3yNpgVjCkOc3IGbHW2CYB4kGEWa9yLH0

shared by Swooze

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RSC21 Yellow

 I spent the afternoon  digging in the scrap bins for yellows for February's  RSC color of the month.

Here is my 5 blocks plus 2 crumb blocks.  I try to restrain myself to only one RSC project this year  UNTIL  all the previous years blocks turn into quilts.  There are several,  maybe as many as 10 .

I'm Linking up with Angela of Soscrappy today  and with Cynthia for Oh Scrap on Sunday.  Be sure to visit these sites to see what other quilters are sharing this week.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 2-12-21

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The Way I Sew It: Tutorials & Patterns

In Color Order: TUTORIALS

tutorials & free patterns – lillyella

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Tree of Life - January blocks

 These are my January blocks.  I replaced a couple pinwheel blocks with  background blocks.  On to Februarys blocks now.

I'm linking up with Denise at   For The Love of Geese   for this months link up.   Be sure to visit there to see who else is joining in this Tree of Life project.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  Please have yourself a safe and creative day.

Friday Quilt Hop * 2-5-2021

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Chisel Die Revisited – blue feather quilt studio (b-quilts.com)

Tutorials – bdieges designs

tutorials Archives | Kathleen McMusing

click on "older posts"  for 3 more pages

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January's Tablemat

 I began this challenge without a specific plan.  I went to the stash shelves and pulled out a pretty print, not alot of it so I thought to use it up and pull some fabrics that compliment.  Due to indoor lighting, it may look a tad harsh with the burgandy and bronze metallic.

So I made 4 placemats 14 x 19 ( one is hanging on design wall).  See next months' challenge fabric peeking in the upper right corner.

I like to do alot of quilting these days, so I did orange peels in the printed squares and some geometric designs in the open areas.

This is January's version of the Table Scraps Challenge instigated by The Joyful Quilter.  Be sure to visit there to see what  all the quilters are linking  up with their projects this month.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 1-29-21

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Tish's Adventures in Wonderland: Tutorials (tishnwonderland.com)

Joy's Jots, Shots & Whatnots: Quilt Blocks

Joy's Jots, Shots & Whatnots: Fabric Cards & Tags

Chisel Die Revisited – blue feather quilt studio (b-quilts.com)

free patterns and how-to's on sidebar

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Friday Quilt Hop * 1-22-21

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Seriously..I think it needs stitches.: National Days Blocks (kellifanninquilts.com)

Seriously..I think it needs stitches.: Tutorials (kellifanninquilts.com)

Splish Splash Stash: tutorials (hydeeannsews.blogspot.com)

Tutorials – Quirks Ltd. (wordpress.com)

20 Free Valentine Quilt Tutorials | Freemotion by the River (conniekresin.com)

(shared by Teresa in TX)

 

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RSC 2021 - Pinks

 I showed restraint in choosing patterns for my RSC 2021 projects -----  only  ONE  , so far !!  I have some baskets of scrappy strips, 1-1/2" and 1" trimmed.  Hoping to use these up and empty baskets is why I chose this log cabin style block for my project.  I have to give credit to Cynthia of   Oh Scrap for shining the light on this block for me.

So I have a partial layout plan in EQ, subject to change at any time.  Here are my 5 pink log cabin style blocks  and did some leader/ender style stitching with these pink crumb blocks, which will be the center of some other block designs in the future.

I'm linking up with             Saturday  -  soscrappy (superscrappy.blogspot.com)

Sunday  -  Quiltingpatch.blogspot.com

                                Quilting is more fun than Housework...

Monday  -   Small Quilts and Doll Quilts

Wednesday ……….. https://www.quiltfabrication.com/

                                      The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday ........

                         https://quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com/ 

                                                                                   

                                                             Friday …………. Alycia Quilts

Be sure to visit these sites to see what other creative quilters are sharing this week.

In the meantime, I haven't done any machine quilting yet  all month so that is what's on my agenda for the coming week.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 1-15-21

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A Bright Corner: Tutorials

Tutorials – Quirks Ltd. (wordpress.com)

Good Tutorials I’ve Found | The Snarky Quilter (wordpress.com)

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Friday Quilt Hop * 1-8-21

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Devoted Quilter: Tutorials

Tutorials Archives - Pretty Piney Quilts

Sew Joy: Tutorials (sewjoycreations.com)

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Tree of Life - December blocks

 I'm still pluggin away at this project - only 7 paper pieced blocks per month.  I am doing miniature 3 inch finished blocks.  My biggest challenge seems to be remembering which fabrics are for what on the color chart.  Seems to be confusing every month.  I made a few notes which i hope will get me thru.  

Here are my December blocks ..........

I'm linking up with Denise at  For the Love of Geese.  Be sure to visit there to see what other quilters have created with their project.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

RSC 2020 - August, Sept, Oct

 I've been busy sewing, cutting, sewing, and lots more cutting.  I  had 3 new RSC projects for 2020,  they have joined the unfinished groups of RSC projects from 2019,, 2018 and maybe ??????

While cutting, I did cut for one of my 2020 projects, I call this block a double pinwheel.  It might more properly be termed as a friendship pinwheel.  At any rate,  I was doing 3 blocks in each color, for a 30 block quilt.  I will have to doodle in EQ to see if I want a narrow sashing between the blocks or not.  Either way,  they make a nice alternate pattern too.

I'm linking up with ..................................................................

            Saturday  -  soscrappy (superscrappy.blogspot.com)

Sunday  -  Quiltingpatch.blogspot.com

                                Quilting is more fun than Housework...

Monday  -   Small Quilts and Doll Quilts

Wednesday ……….. https://www.quiltfabrication.com/

                                      The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday ........

                         https://quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com/ 

                                                                                   

                                                             Friday …………. Alycia Quilts

Be Sure to visit these sites to see what other creative quilters are sharing this week.

Thanks so much for stopping by !

Friday Quilt Hop - 1-1-21

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Tips & Tutorials – Powered By Quilting

Slice of Pi Quilts: Tutorials

Tips & Tutorials — Desert Bloom Quilting

Happy New Year!  and  Happy Anniversary ( lucky 13 ) to DH  Ray & I .  

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Friday Quilt Hop * 12-25-2020

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Elm Street Quilts: Tutorials

My Joyful Journey: TUTORIALS (bbquiltmaker.blogspot.com)

 Canuck Quilter Designs - Tutorials

Merry Christmas to all who celebrate!!  Thanks for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 12-18-2020

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https://materialgirlquilts.com/tutorials

https://www.fatquartershop.com/free-quilt-patterns/free-jelly-roll-quilt-patterns?sscid=b1k4_nr1hl

offered by Linda Foster

http://pinepointdesigns.blogspot.com/p/free-patterns.html

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Friday Quilt Hop * 12-11-2020

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https://piecedbrain.com/free-patterns

https://piecedbrain.com/tutorials

https://www.quiltscapesqs.com/p/tutorials-small-projects.html

https://colorgirlquilts.com/category/tutorials/

5 pages

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Tree of Life - November blocks

 Here is a photo of my November blocks for the Tree of Life project offered at  

Tree of Life QAL-Free - (fortheloveofgeese.com

I am making them miniature size with each finishing at 3 inches square.

I'm sharing my progress with Denise at For The Love of Geese.  Be sure to visit  here  to see who else is sharing their project.

Have a happy day and thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 12-4-2020

 

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https://www.incolororder.com/p/tutorials_21.html

https://destulipesetdescoeurs.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

https://www.patchworksquare.com/index.php?function=DisplayCategory&showCategory=Y&page=1&links=1&id=44&link1=44

select each category in the left sidebar

http://www.patbravo.com/freeQuiltingPatterns.html

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