Autumn Pumpkins

 I made an autumn tablerunner and wall banner last week, finished the binding this morning.  This project was 100%  inspired by Vicki of   knitbug2 .   Thank you, Vicki,  for showcasing your creative ideas to help motivate our journey.  You can also visit her Etsy shop  for lovely seasonal patterns

I made this banner design into a tablerunner by placing a banner on each end and a center block to separate the two.  It finished at 12" x 64".  The appliques are top stitched down and FMQ in the piecing.

I used a pretty print by Kansas Troubles for the backing,  cotton batt & gold Glide thread for the stitching,

Here is the banner finishing at 12" x 26 " .

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

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

Wednesday   -   Quilt Fabrication

The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   My Quilt Infatuation

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

The Joyful Quilter

I wish everyone a safe and happy week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-20-2021

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

My scrappy set in circle with no pins! Tutorial (sewsunshine.blogspot.com)

set - in  circle, no pinning

Tutorials (sewsunshine.blogspot.com)

aztec block, cosmetic bags & assorted binding finishes

(Almost) No Waste Flying Geese (bluepipdesigns.blogspot.com)

4 at a time - with fudge room

My Patterns and Tutorials (bluepipdesigns.blogspot.com)

scroll down for a few tutes; fun backs, sewing curves, geese + more

Threading My Way: Tutorials

too many to mention, several categories, site was shared

by Mary Johnson of Heartstrings

Have a safe and happy weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

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Royal Floral - 21-5 - a 3-yard quilt

 This quilt began by pulling a print fabric from stash that I wanted to use up;  pull 2 other fabrics to compliment the print................. then hunt for a pattern.  I chose this pattern called Pink Picture Frame.  

WoodValleyDesigns  for Pink Picture Frame pattern

and   Free Patterns (woodvalleydesigns.com) for a large selection of free patterns.

I added an extra border to use up the fabric , so my quilt finished at  53 x 62; a lovely throw size for a sofa.  I quilted it with navy glide thread  and gold glide thread on top.  Each round was quilted with a different design to vary the fun a bit.  This is part of the 3-Yard quilts challenge started by Mary Johnson of Heartstrings.  You will also find her  many wonderful free patterns here in the right sidebar:

MaryQuilts.com

I guess I am not very good with a camera.  The light color in the photo is really a lovely tan/gold fabric which should look nicer than it does here.

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

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

Wednesday   -   Quilt Fabrication

The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   My Quilt Infatuation

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

I wish you a safe and happy week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-13-2021

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

Lollyquiltz: Flanged Exquisite Block Tutorial

list of blocks & tutes in the right sidebar; 

string blocks, L/E blocks, quilt sleeve & more

Free (thewhimsicalworkshop.com)

lotsa quilts, traditional, halloween, some with applique,

some small projects too

ocd: obsessive crafting disorder: tutorials & patterns (ocd-obsessivecraftingdisorder.blogspot.com)

assorted bags, a few quilts & pair of knitted mittens

Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

 

Hope Quilt

 This is a design by Gudrun Erla of GEQuiltDesigns.com.  She offered this pattern for a minimal fee for a quilt along last year.  The monies raised were given to local chairities in her area during the pandemic. 

It had been sandwiched for awhile  and recently I quilted it on my Janome sit-down.  I used a special westalee template and quilted the honeycomb design in the blocks  and straight line grid in the sashing and outer border.  I used gray Glide thread on top and gray bottom line in the bobbin.  It turned out nice and soft flowing.

Here is the full quilt.  It finished at 62 x 82.  I used a layer cake for the blocks.

I am linking up with all these wonderful parties this week.  Be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

Wednesday   -   Quilt Fabrication

The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   My Quilt Infatuation

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

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

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-6-2021

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration here.

Gigi's Thimble: Tutorials (gigisthimble.com)

willy nilly string quilt, scrap stars, chore chart,

pineapple block, ..... more

something rosemade: Tutorials (somethingrosemade14.blogspot.com)

jungle crosswalk quilt,  staggered strips, checkerboard express

and jelly roll chase

alidiza: Tutorials

small items & sometimes unusual items

Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

 

Tree of Life Miniature - flimsy

 I can't believe I've reached the end of this monthly project.   Since my project is a miniature with 3 inch blocks (the original at  For The Love Of Geese   is full size blocks ), there is alot of small seams.  I do not have any quilting ideas for it at this time.  I hate when that happens.!  I've reached out to Denise for quilting suggestions.  I'm sure she will have some creative ideas to share.

So  here is my Tree of Life flimsy.  A  quick measurement is 35 inches.  I had some issues with identifying fabric colors in the chart provided...  blaming some of that on their technical names and some on looking through a computer monitor.  All in all,  I am very happy with the results.  When finished, I think it will take its turn hanging over my mantle.

Thank you, Denise,  for leading us on with this project.  I'm sure there are still other quilters working on their blocks.  I'm gladly joining these linky parties this week.  Be sure to visit them to see what other creative  quilters are sharing.

Monday  -  Final linkup, Log Cabin Tree of Life - For the love of geese

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

Wednesday   -   Quilt Fabrication

The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   My Quilt Infatuation

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

If you want to make this project,  you will find the downloads still available ....... only until Sept 30th at this link .....Tree of Life QAL-Free - For the love of geese.

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

July's Candle Mat

 In keeping up (almost) with the monthly tablescraps runner challenge with Joy at The Joyful Quilter, I rummaged thru my box/s of autumn fabrics and pulled 3 for a quick table mat.  I'm not thrilled with the result which should be a lesson that it doesn't pay to hurry quilting creativity.

In any event,  here is my fall candle mat.  It measures 14 inches across.  I used a 60 degree ruler to cut the wedges.  I  quilted it with Glide gold thread (my fav) and used a single fold binding.

I will gift it to someone and if they don't like the front,  they can always use the back side.....

I'm joining the linky party with Joy this weekend.  You can see all the lovely challenge tablescraps runners all this weekend  at  The Joyful Quilter .

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-30-2021

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

Free Patterns | Alejandra's Quilt Studio (alejandrasquiltstudio.com)

lots of little projects; christmas, winter themes & some applique

and embroidery techniques

Tutorials — Stitched in Color

a large selection of quilt patterns from blocks like herringbone, tunnel block, 

twirleys and clamshell .................plus a large assortment of  quilting skills tutorials

scroll to the end for some small scrappy projects.

In Color Order: TUTORIALS

some interesting orphan block layouts

plus drawstring bags, pillows, scrappy quilts & more

Have a safe and happy weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

 

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-23-2021

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

myBearpaw Tutorials • Jo Avery - the Blog

assorted tutes and a bit of crochet & embroidery

http://www.needleandspatula.com/

wine tote, assorted bags, wallet, knitted child hats 

including a pumpkin hat for those babies you call pumkin

3patchcrafts: Free patterns

stained glass flower, paper pieced butterfly, heart, fence & more,

print templates for hexigon and octagon

3patchcrafts: tutorials

unique methods with small items

Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

Tree of Life - June blocks

 We are nearing the end of piecing this project.  One more month to go, then time to assemble, assemble, assemble.  I am making it in miniature.  What better reason to paper piece than to make a miniature?  This fine project is the creation of  Denise from  For the Love of Geese  site.

And so here are my June blocks.  They don't look so exciting all alone, do they?

August is just around the corner and will soon bring the reveal.  See you soon.  

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-16-2021

 

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

Patterns – Piecemeal Quilts

a few quilts, lots of creative basket blocks, one seam curved flying geese,

pieced blocks, lots of paper pieced hearts & a cow

Test Your Skills Sampler – Piecemeal Quilts

a unique sampler

Jona&Lili: My Tutorials (jonaetlili.blogspot.com)

star block, hexagon log cabin style block,

diamond sashed scrappy quilt, flower pillow, & more

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

4 Stars Baby Quilt

This is a Judy Martin pattern called  Star Cluster.  The only link I could find to its instruction was a direct pdf through google, so I thought it best not to provide a direct link here.  But you can find it.

This quilt finished at 45 x 45.  I designed my own border treatment.  I'm really pleased with it.  The backing is a fleece which wouldnt move around nicely on my quilting table,  so I used the DSM with a walking foot.

and here is the back ...............

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

Sunday  -  Oh Scrap!

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

Wednesday   -   Quilt Fabrication

The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   My Quilt Infatuation

Alycia Quilts

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

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-9-2021

 

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

Quilting Blocks Archives - Alanda Craft

25 traditional quilt block tutorials

Modern Tradition Quilts: KISMIF Archive of Free Motion Quilting

stitching path for designs

PATTERNS & TUTORIALS - Samelia's Mum (sameliasmum.com)

an extensive list of free patterns & tutes; some categories...

Quilts, pillows/cushions, kitchen/table, Easter, Christmas, Misc

Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by. 

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-2-2021

 Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

MaryQuilts.com

extensive list of quilt patterns in the right sidebar

Tutorials » First Light Designs

a wonderful list of small projects and methods, quick snowball blocks,

mitered napkins, twisted heart, more ....

Woodberry Way: Tutorials & Free Patterns

pretty pillows, rail fence on point, key fobs, dog collar,

scrappy tatw, balloons quilt, folk stitches quilt

Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 6-25-21

 Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

Quilt Techniques | Mary & Patch (maryandpatch.blogspot.com)

unusual techniques plus some small pin cushions

Patterns in English | Mary & Patch (maryandpatch.blogspot.com)

a few patterns...modern piecing or very scrappy

Fret Not Yourself: Quilting Tutorials

trip around the world, scrappy tulips, quilt care, more ....

Thanks so much for stoppng by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 6-18-21

 Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover  new inspiration today.

Free Patterns Archives - Suzy Quilts

5 Pages !  Modern Quilts, christmas projects,

pillows, small projects

Tutorials Archives - Suzy Quilts

10 Pages !   of  sewing & quilting tutes 

bluepatch quilter: Tutorials

tiny tote, making a braid,

4 patch coaster & the handiest pin cushion with side pockets !

Have yourself a safe and happy weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

Ohio Star Series 21-2

 K.I.S.S. .....  Keep It Simple Silly !!!   A theory I constantly forget !  This is my 2nd project in the Ohio Star Series Challenge.  It is the center only,  45 x 63.  I have a couple of complimenting borders planned for it before it's finished.  Yesterday, A quilting buddy helped me  tremendously with the layout.  I love it.  I was trying to make it balance and blend, but getting confused along the way.

I am calling this project  "Autumn Splendor".  Most of the fabrics have flecks of gold (my favorite) in it and it sparkles.  The applique blocks are cut by accuquilt dies, fused and top stitched.  In fact, the entire top was cut by accuquilt.  It was so fun.  When I quilt this project,  I will use a poly batting and ditch around the shapes so they puff nicely.

I'm linking up with these great sites this week.  Be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Wednesday   -   Quilt Fabrication

The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   My Quilt Infatuation

Alycia Quilts

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Block * 6-11-21

 Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

Tutorials | Jaybird Quilts

cutting tutes for special shapes;  binding methods;

lots of nice quilt patterns

Tutorials | Quilting in the Rain

Tea on the Terrace (with pinwheels in the chain);

Vintage Quilt Stockings, coasters, cathedral windows 

& many simpler quilt designs

Free Patterns (woodvalleydesigns.com)

all sizes,  king to throw to 2.5 yard quilts

Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

Tree of Life - May blocks

 It's time t o share my May blocks for the Tree of Life project.  It was a pretty easy month.  I'm anxious now to see this project come together.  

I'm linking up with the creator of the Tree of Life project ........  Denise at For the Love of Geese.  Be sure to visit her to see all the creative things she has to offer.  

Thanks so much for stopping by. 

Friday Quilt Hop * 6-4-21

 Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

TWINKLE PATCHWORK: tutorial

folksy style projects with applique and hand stitching

Free Patterns Archives - Sew Sweetness

lovely purses

Tutorials - Sew Sweetness

bag making techniques

Find All of My Tutorials Here – Christa Quilts

quilty math page, free motion tips,

make a design wall, spray basting methods & more

Free Quilt Patterns – Christa Quilts

puzzle box, rainbow taffy &  BEADED LANTERNS !

Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

Ohio Star Series 21-1 Patriotic

 I am double-dipping my project challenges this week.  I am in a monthly table runner challenge.  

I am also in a 'Series'  challenge on the Stashbusters group.  I chose 2 challenges to focus on this year  -- one is designs using the  'chisel'  shape  and the other is  the Ohio Star series.  I will work with the Ohio Star Series first,  hoping to keep sane.

So this is my table scraps challenge for the month of May -  a patriotic table runner.  I must confess I got the inspiration from  this site   A Summer Runner and Sew Sampler 2021 | Cluck Cluck Sew . 

I got carried away with the quilting  -- quilted 8-point stars  in every square with a large one over the ohio star .  A quick quilting of waves in the striped areas.  It finished at 18" x 54" ; a large tablerunner  or to hang on a door.

This weekend   I'm linking up with Joy of  The Joyful Quilter for her Table Scraps Monthly challenge; Angela of Soscrappy  and Cynthia for Oh Scrap .  

I may also join these inspirational blogs  this week.  Be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

Wednesday   -   Quilt Fabrication

The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   My Quilt Infatuation

Alycia Quilts

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

Friday Quilt Hop * 5-28-21

 Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

Stitchin' Therapy: Tutorials

one seam flying geese, braid quilt, binding, curved edge border,

awesome pineapple pattern  & more 

Elizabeth's Quilt Projects: Tutorials

adult bib, seminole pieced border, giant rainbow star & scrappy wonky star

Curlicue Creations: Tutorials

several star block variations

Have a safe and happy weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

RSC21 - May "Reds"

 I got my 5 scrappy red blocks done for this month, which inspired me to also make a R/W/B tablerunner .  If I quilt it in time,  I will share it next week.

This weeks blocks ....................

Since they're on pointe, this years blocks may make a pretty large quilt,  so far I'm keeping up (if we don't count previous years projects).

I'm linking up with Angela of   SoScrappy   and Cynthia  for  Oh Scrap.  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 * 5-21-2021

 Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover some new inspiration today.

News – Tagged "Free Patterns" – rainbowpatchwork.com.au

5 pages !  Lots of patterns for pre-cuts

RPHouses Quilt Pattern using Tula True Colours - over 50pages - 64” sq – rainbowpatchwork.com.au

unique house quilt - rainbow colorway - not free

Live a Colorful Life: Tutorials

covering a sewing chest, paper piecing odd angles,

marking on dark fabrics,  making postcards plus a bit more

Have a safe and happy weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

Quilts 4 Kids - 21-3

 I gave up creating a name for every quilt.  When there are several quilts in the same category, I just give it a category name, the year and number in that series; i.e. quilts 4 kids 21-3.  This quilt was made from a kit I cut in late winter of 2019 or 2018.?  I've lost track now.

21-3  Rail fence is red, pink and yellow rails and measures 45 x 56.  It is free motion quilted with scallop flowers.  Angela Walters calls it the Flower Meander  

(2772) Machine Quilting the Flower Meander & Variations | Free-motion Challenge Quilting Along with Angela - YouTube

I backed it with a peach and gray fleece.  It also has a thin cotton batting between the layers.

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

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

Wednesday   -   Quilt Fabrication

The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   My Quilt Infatuation

Alycia Quilts

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 5-14-2021

 

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover some new inspiration today.

Sewing Tutorials (theclothparcel.com)

lots of sewing tutes; includes curtains, childrens toys and clothes, small items

Free Jelly Roll Quilt Patterns (Over 100 designs!) | SewingSupport.com

5 Pages !  of  free jelly roll patterns 

500+ Free Quilt Patterns (sewingsupport.com)

scroll down a bit to find the categories for free patterns galore !

Have a safe and happy day!  Thanks for stopping by.

3 Yard Quilts Challenge

Mary Johnson of  the  Heartstrings group sparked everyone's interest with a 3 Yard Quilt Challenge.  They are quick and easy and you can't stop at just one.  Our challenge mission will run through June.

You can explore more about the 3 Yard Quilts with it's originator, Donna Robertson  over at Fabric Cafe.   Donna also has a you.tube channel where she demonstrates her patterns and fabric bundles every Tuesday and Thursday.  

Here are my first 3 - 3 yard quilts so far.  I have another flimsy made, which is not quilted yet.  

3 Yard 21-1  Monkeys

backing ......

3 Yard 21-2 - Beach Balls

Back

3 Yard 21-3 Teddy Bears

Back 

These all measure  42 x 56 and are backed with a fleece print.  It was a struggle free motion quilting on the sit down machine.  I fmq the first two but the fleece seemed to drag on the table surface.  The 3rd quilt was quilted with the walking foot on my Janome.

I'm linking up with these wonderful parties this week.  Be sure to visit them to see what other quilters are sharing.

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

Wednesday   -   Quilt Fabrication

The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   My Quilt Infatuation

Alycia Quilts

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

Tree of Life - April

 I'm ready to share my April blocks  and the 2 blocks from March.  It really is time to put these up on  design wall to see what is still needed to bring this top to completion.  As I've shared before,   this is a free block of month offered by Denise at  "For the Love of Geese".  You will find it   HERE  .

The remaining 2 corner blocks from March

This is my blocks for April ..............

I'm linking my Tree of Life blocks with Denise over at "For the Love of Geese" .   Be sure to visit there to see how others are creating their tree of life project.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 5-7-21

 

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover some new inspiraiton today.

Emmaline Bags: Sewing Patterns and Purse Supplies: Free Tutorials

lots of help for making bags & installing hardware

Sunshine in the Attic: TIPS, TRICKS, AND TUTORIALS

several really adorable holiday toppers

Sunshine in the Attic: MORE HOLIDAYS AND PROJECTS

more small projects

FREE PATTERNS! – Inflorescence (inflorescencedesigns.com)

                                           a few blocks, including 'baby shark' for child project

Tutorials & DIY – Inflorescence (inflorescencedesigns.com)

basic tutes incl flying geese & hourglass units

and setting a quilt on the diagonal

Have a safe and happy weekend.   Thanks for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 4-30-21

 Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover some new inspiration today.

Full Tutorials Archives - Seams And Scissors

10 pages

Free Patterns Archives | The Polka Dot Chair

4 pages 

Quilt Patterns Archives | The Polka Dot Chair

3 pages

Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

Tablerunner Challenge - April

 Where did April go ?   Life is just whizzing by, so musn't blink or you'll miss it.

Here is my tablerunner for April.  It is made with  a pretty print of  lavender, purple and cream.  I quilted  it with custom quilting in the stars and an old fashioned scallop in the border.  The design just  evolved from  " I LOVE  the Ohio Star" pattern plus I had partial stripsets leftover from the set of placemats.

Here is a close-up

Here is the set of placemats

I have been an over-achiever since Covid  put us in seclusion.  Better than being idle, eh?

I'm linking up with  The Joyful Quilter   to share in this month's challenge.  Be sure to visit there to see what other creative quilters are sharing too.

Have a safe and happy weekend  and thanks for stopping by.  

Friday Quilt Hop * 4-23-21

 Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover some new inspiration today.

http://www.inquiringquilter.com/free-downloadable-patterns

http://www.felicityquilts.com/p/tutorials.html

Alycia Quilts - Quiltygirl: Free Quilt Patterns

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

Friday Quilt Hop * 4-16-21

 Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover some new inspiration today.

sewhungryhippie: Tutorials (hungryhippiesews.com)

Free Tutorials | Go-Go Kim

Quilt Making Basics | The Littlest Thistle (the-littlest-thistle.com)

Have a safe and happy weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.