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
https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgJJ-EA-ttxN5b5PEYNAYCU2Di6mBV0dXbZrPm59ioANoh6zJZ7_U8hoUedpRhUNIhpWL4WWgct5T0GeTQb8sb8_F_RTfBEdFJCoy_anb-9PYsrzHpC4-b-zOKJSD17IT6IMSluW1VU1hQ/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.

Friday's Quilt Hop

   

                           

  Just a few clicks away from
  the start of a great weekend:\









Hexagami Flowers
http://www.quiltscapesqs.com/2013/07/come-to-my-hexagarden.html

twisted rail strata quilt
http://exuberantcolor.blogspot.com/2010/06/twisted-rail-tutorial.html

modern and simple, quilt or backing, perfect!
http://www.13spools.com/2013/02/something-new-sampler-zipper-layout.html

great tutorial for a quick strippie quilt
http://happyquiltingmelissa.blogspot.com/2013/10/playing-scales-tutorial.html

scrappy strip baby quilt
http://sugarnspicecreations.blogspot.co.uk/2009/09/scatter-sunshine-scrappy-quilt-tutorial.html

how to make mosiacs - tutorial
http://thecartbeforethehorse.blogspot.com/2012/09/crafty-fun-time-step-by-step-mosaic-crow.html


We  NEVER  run out of things to create.  Have a happy weekend.

Scrap Scramble Block 3 - November

I'm stitching along with Carol Doak's Scrap Scramble BOM project.  It is so rewarding to work entirely from the scrap bins.  Here is my November block,  it took all day to make it, half of my time is spent fussing over fabrics.  I had planned a different rotation of the baskets, but I made the error while putting it together.  The stitches are too tiny to bother with the seam ripper. I still like it.

If you want to see the other blocks made for this project, you will find them on the  Scrap Scramble  page.

I'm linking up with Judy at  Patchwork Times where you can see what is going on the design walls of other creative quilters.

Scraphappy Saturday - Browns

I've grown very comfortable with earthy colors.  I really like my block of browns this month.  As with black, I dont have alot of variety in browns. I do expect that scrap bin to continuing growing.I also stitched up some brown strippy sets. I haven't decided how I'll cut those up yet.  I'm saving them for next year's project.

I'm linking up with Angela over at Soscrappy where you can see what everyone else is creating with their brown scrap pile.

Friday Quilt Hop

 

                             

 Are you ready to begin your weekend
 with a quick quilt hop.........








possible arrangements with these subcuts  are  very  creative
http://roolen.blogspot.com.au/search/label/tutorial

quick and easy whirly gig tutorial
http://627handworks.com/2010/08/whirligig-tutorial/

how to make 3-D pinwheels tutorial
http://www.youcanmakethis.com/articles/post/how-to-make-3-d-pinwheels.htm

stained glass braids,I like it
http://thequilteddoll.typepad.com/photos/vt_quilt_festival_2012/dsc00517.htm

fabric basket tutorial
http://sometimescrafter.blogspot.com/2009/04/tutorial-fabric-scrap-basket.html

quick and easy gift or for yourself
http://www.aspoonfulofsugardesigns.com/2012/10/travel-neck-pillow-cover.html


Have yourself a Happy Day.

Quillow is finished

Yay.  The quillow is totally finished, laundered and ready to be gifted.  It is really over-sized and extra cuddly as I backed it with burgandy colored fleece. My goal was for the masculine appeal.  I was lucky to have everything in my stash (except the fleece).

I wish you a blessed and happy day.  Thanks for stopping by.

Quillow WIP

Today my design wall displays parts of a quillow I am making for a very special brother.  The bottom of the photo is cut off.  The pic shows one of 3 panels which are already quilted.  The square piece with the handle is actually the pillow pocket.  I know it looks like a bag. LOL  I made it from the left-over pieces.  So much fun to be able to use those up efficiently.  The quillow has a nice cuddly fleece backing and it will finish very large - 55 x 68.

I have high hopes to get it finished up today.  I am linking up with Judy L over at Patchwork Times where you will find many other creative projects in the making.

New Fridays Quilt Hop Button Added

Greetings everyone.  I wanted to  let you know that I have added a new button to the left sidebar which leads to the posts of Friday Quilt Hops.  So if you're trying to find a link to a project or quilt photo that you think you saw during one of the Friday quilt hops,  you can just click this button and it will pull up the list of posted links.  The new button looks like this.  Try it out.  I hope to have alot more Fridays and alot more useful links.

I hope you find these hops inspiring and useful.  Thanks for visiting.

Friday Quilt Hop

Let's start the weekend with a quick quilt hop

log cabin with applique,  gorgeous
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/238690848974349924/

36 free 'n easy patterns all in one place
http://www.u-createcrafts.com/2013/02/36-beautiful-free-quilt-patterns.html

these look toasty warm and oh so soft
http://www.fleecefun.com/free-mitten-pattern.html

how to take care of your cutting mat
http://www.generations-quilt-patterns.com/olfa-cutting-mat.html#TipsAndTricks

I love the illusion of this design
http://kissedquilts.blogspot.com/2012/04/festival-of-hsts.html

this is a cute giftie
http://sassaman.blogspot.com/2010/08/settling-into-summer.html


Have yourself a great quilty weekend.

Crossword Quilt

Our challenge at quilt guild is to design a quilt around  the story in a childrens book.  Everyone who chose to take on this challenge was given  a different book.  In December, the books and quilts will be gifted to children at the local hospital.

My childrens book is called  Cassie's Word Quilt by Faith Ringgold.  The only thing I could envision was a crossword quilt.  DH worked out the crossword for me,  I tweaked it a bit and turned it into this design.  It is very cool.  I was stitching the squares together this past Saturday at a ladies craft retreat.  It was a huge attention grabber which just added to my enthusiasm of the day.

So here is my progress so far.... the center is nearly sewn together.  Just a few more rows to join and 2 borders to add.  All these words were a part of the book.

This is what's on my design wall today.  I'm linking up with Judy over at Patchwork Times where you can see all the other creativity going on today.

Friday Quilt Hop

   

                     

  Greetings. It's another quick quilt hop
    to start your weekend.








a versatile wallet, instructions included
http://colormedomestic.blogspot.com/2013/01/the-perfect-wallet-diy-fabric-wallet.html

swiffer cover tutorial
http://berlinswhimsy.typepad.com/berlins_whimsy/2009/10/swiffer-cover-sewing-pattern.html

young girl quilt, awful cute
http://www.cutequiltpatterns.com/shop/Girl-Baby-Quilt-Patterns/p/Daisy-Daze-Baby-Quilt-Pattern.htm

self-binding tutorial
http://www.thequiltladies.com/2013/01/self-binding-quilt-tutorial.html

unusual?  has anyone quilted with perle cotton in their machine?
http://quilttaffy.blogspot.com/2012/01/day-i-was-braveheart.html

this is gorgeous, would you call it a fractured bargello with applique?
http://media-cache-ak0.pinimg.com/originals/9d/a5/c4/9da5c4e8ea8579c6c0668e1847fc93b4.jpg

anyother gorgeous piece
http://www.qldquilters.com/image_db.php?id=125&PHPSESSID=fb452fed890682f22ad04db99d1a1afc


Have a wonderful and safe weekend.

Scrap Scramble - Block 2

I finished the 8 trees for the October installment of the Scrap Scramble BOM.  I updated the project page with the new photo.  You can find it here http://scrapboxquilts.blogspot.com/p/scrap-scramble-bom.html or by clicking the tab at the top of the page.

I didnt like them being multi-color, but they are growing on me now.  I am so traditional with authentic colors but since I wanted this bom to be completely from the scrap bins, I tried to stay with the program.

Thanks for visiting and have a blessed Happy Day!

Four Patch Posy

Saturday I took part in a workshop that demonstrated the 4-Patch Posy technique.  It was lots of fun as each block is a new discovery.  Now I find myself looking at each print fabric as a possible contender for the kaleidescope block (like I didn't know that would happen) .  Lol

I made (6) - 10 inch blocks  and (21) - 6 inch blocks.  The next step will be to determine a possible layout and complimentary fabrics to use with the blocks.  Here they are on the design wall.....

The blocks look really busy together and I plan to calm them down with some space separating them.  I am linking up at  Judy's  blog where you can see what everyone else is working on today.

Friday's Quilt Hop

   

 

       It's time to start a new weekend
        with an inspiring Quilt Hop.

a child's quilt, too cute, use the dresden template ruler

http://www.pinterest.com/pin/512566001311322810/

manly appeal
http://tinyurl.com/qfzknuk

gorgeous, neutral log cabin
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/512566001311349066/

here's a tutorial for a poinsettia/flower topper
http://www.quiltingboard.com/tutorials-f10/faux-flowers-t229837.html

okay, now I finally get it!
http://www.mccallsquilting.com/mccallsquilting/articles/Quilt_Binding___Joining_the_Ends

unique arrangement of neckties
http://innovationsintextiles8.blogspot.com/2009/07/gallery-at-innsbrook-marjorie-hoeltzel.html

stenciling with freezer paper
http://www.sirbubbadoo.com/2010/11/tutorial-freezer-paper-stenciling.html

and finally,   a chenille baby blanket
http://www.sirbubbadoo.com/2011/01/chenille-cut-quilt.html

Have a Happy Day and thanks for visiting!

Bloomin Baby Patch - Finished

I made myself finish this project in record time since I had other commitments waiting in line.  Here is the finished Bloomin Baby Patch quilt - the product of our recent quilt along over at Cbees.  It really turned out great.  It measures 44" x 48".

Here is the back.  I used a cushy purple fleece.  I am really satisfied with the results. I will be using fleece for my backing of children's quilts from now on.

May you have a blessed Happy Day and thank you for visiting.

Queen of Diamonds update

It's been a long time since I've posted about my english paper piecing (life-long) project which I've termed the Queen of Diamonds.  I have been working on it occasionally. I am not nearly halfway finished, and yet someone may inherit a half-completed, albeit magnificent Queen of Diamonds quilt top.

In the meantime,  I've re-arranged some diamonds, sewed some into sets of four and laid them out again. I am sharing a new photo here.

I have a page created just for this project. You will also find two tutorials about beginning english paper piecing projects.

Friday's Quilt Hop

Start your weekend off with another quilt hop of amazing quilts.........

Bargello Illusion

Black, White & Red Bargello

this is a fresh looking christmas runner

Herringbond Tablerunner

modern baby quilt with tutorial
http://aspenhill.wordpress.com/2011/04/13/avignon-baby-quilt-and-help-me-win/

I want to learn how to do this sashing
http://www.greenfairyquiltsblog.com/2011/08/quilting-finish.html

this quilt is outstanding in all ways; applique, design & dresdens
http://www.pinterest.com/pin/512566001311291290/

dresdens from border fabrics
http://kraftyzales.blogspot.com/2011/03/dresden-plate-quilt-block.html