Friday Quilt Hop * 10-30-15

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover something wonderful today.





several free patterns here
http://bethdonaldson.blogspot.com/p/free-quilt-patterns.html

some really nice patterns here too
http://www.quiltnbee.biz/free-quilt-bag--patterns.htm

a few free patterns - beautiful sewing machine covers
http://tinksquared.com/tutorials/

do you have EQ7? - project files here
http://tinksquared.com/eq-projects/


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

Stockings & Ornies

Here is my design wall today.  I've finished all the stockings I've committed to - 13 adult, double-sided stockings and 5 doggie stockings..........  all with names.  I will be glad to put the christmas fabrics away.  I also finished up some redwork embroidered snowflake ornaments for the Pathfinders christmas party which our guild contributes to every year.  The bottom 2 stockings still need the binding stitched down.

and here is a close-up of the ornaments.  I backed them with white fleece, stitched around a circle and trimmed off with pinking shears.

I am excited to get back to working on a real quilt.   Today I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times.  Visit her link to see what other quilters are creating today.

Tuesday link up  at     Freemotion By The River
           and                         Quilt Story
Be sure to visit these posts for more creative sharing.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 10-23-15

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




have you seen these great tutorials yet?
http://heatherkojan.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

64 tutorials here
http://blog.sewbittersweetdesigns.com/?page_id=480

several nice tutorials here too
http://borderlinequilter.blogspot.co.uk/p/last-weekend-my-granddaughter-fieron.html


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RSC15 Sampler - Browns

Caught up on my sampler blocks - here are the brown versions.  Not a great photo.  I am challenged working with the tri rec  rulers - just don't get the units lined up right.  So for the 2nd block, I winged it with a different center.  I had a small string pieced set in the scrap drawer,  I trimmed it up, planning to finish it with corner triangles.  I grabbed the 6 x 12 ruler and started trimming off my center square from the stripset.  Ooops, needed 6-1/2" !  So had to fudge with some trim around that to bring it up to size.

I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy, who is the mastermind behind the RSC Challenges.  Hop on over there to see what everyone else is making with their browns.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 10-16-15

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





many free patterns in each category; plus check out the other tabs for lots of free block patterns and tutorials for beginners
http://ludlowquiltandsew.co.uk/free-quilt-and-sew-patterns/

lots of free sewing and quilting patterns; and don't miss the tutorials tab too
http://shwinandshwin.com/product-category/free-patterns

some really nice tutorials and patterns here
http://myquiltdiet.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html


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

RSC15 Sampler - Indigo & Orange

Yes, the RSC Sampler is about the color brown, this month.   But first,   I had to catch up on my August and September colors.  So here they are,  playing all nice together..........

Maybe I will get the brown blocks done next week.  In the meantime, I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy today.  Hop on over there to see what everyone is making with their brown scraps.

I have gathered all my blocks for this Sampler on a special page    HERE  .   I haven't started any connecting blocks yet,  but some of the pieces are cut.  (g)


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

Friday Quilt Hop * 10-9-15

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





lots of handy tutorials
http://www.funthreads.blogspot.com/p/how-to-tutorials.html

and some really nice free patterns too
http://www.funthreads.blogspot.com/p/free-quilt-patterns.html

several quick and easy patterns here
http://letsquiltsomething.blogspot.com/search/label/Free


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

Keys To Contentment - Block # 9

We have finally come to the 9th and final block to embroider for the Keys to Contentment project.  Obviously saved the best for last, as I think this is the prettiest one ever.

Block # 9

I've added the final 2 blocks to my project page   HERE  .  We look forward to the final setting instructions next month.  It's not too late to get this free project for yourself.  Just hop over to  Val's page  HERE  to collect all the blocks.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 10-2-15

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





you'll find some great BOW projects shared here
http://ravelly1-quiltzblog.blogspot.com/p/bom.html

some free patterns to share here too
http://marelize-ries.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

have you been here yet?  oodles of bags, quilt blocks & more
http://sewsweetness.com/tutorials


Have yourself a wonderful weekend.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Cozy Afternoons - great progress.

Maybe I should always fix my blunders on Sunday after church.  I didn't want to put this troubled block away on a shelf.  If  I was to fix it, it had to be now while the process is fresh.  So here is the troubled block.................

I got out the seam ripper and removed the border strips and triangles.  I cut 4 new triangles to insert between these outer strips and the center block.  Sewed them on, decided it looked awful because I picked one of the darkest rasberry shade,  proceeded to remove those triangles  and made 4 new ones in the light pink.  Today I was determined!  

Now will those outer border strips and black triangles still fit ?...............  2 fit, 2 did not.  I added pieces onto the ends of one of the "did nots" and re-trimmed it.  For the 2nd "did not",  I removed the black triangle, made a new stripset, then put it back together.

So glad to have this block,  finished and correct!

Cozy Afternoon Blk 5

I cleaned off the design wall so I could see them all  together.  This photo inspires me to plan some more redwork in the setting triangles to frame it - and some more borders.  It will be a "plan as you go" kind of project.  Sometimes those are the most fun and work out the best for me.  Isn't this awesome...

Cozy Afternoon blocks designed by Jacquelynne Steves

I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times.  You will find lots more creative works being shared there today.

and be sure to visit these Tuesday link ups for more quilters projects

                     Freemotion By The River

and

                     Quilt Story

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Cozy Afternoons

I spent this afternoon catching up on the Cozy Afternoon BOM.  I had blocks 4 & 5 to finish.  The center embroideries were ready....today was the piecing.  I goofed up more than a few times today.  Was I not supposed to sew on Saturday?

Block 4 doesn't look too bad, tho I did goof on the arrangement of the triangles around the center.  I can live with it.  It almost looks like the shadow of an angle in the background.

Cozy Block 4

and here is Block 5.  Do you see a problem here?  LOL  It is totally missing 4 light triangles that were to go around the center square before adding the borders on the corners. and it was trimmed off square.  I wonder if the corner units will fit after I insert those missing triangles?  

Cozy Block 5

I haven'd decided how I will turn this into a quilt.  Shall I add more blocks, more piecing with alternating blocks, more embroidery ????  So many choices and I will have to sleep on it.  I hope to create a great setting for these blocks.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 9-25-15

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





some tutes and free patterns
http://benandcharlyscorner.blogspot.ie/p/tutorials.html

check out the tab for quilting tutorials and projects
http://theinboxjaunt.com/

this paper piecing page has intricate patterns
http://theinboxjaunt.com/paper-piece-patterns/

lots of projects here; and check out the project tab for more free offerings
http://www.liveartgalleryfabrics.com/fatquartergang.html


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

Americana QAL Row 4

I haven't posted in quite a while....not because I've not been busy in the sewing room.  I've been concentrating on smaller items in preparation for the UMW Lydia's Circle bazaar.  I have invested alot of time and supplies.  I must say I am getting weary of little projects.  I look forward to doing real quilts again soon, I hope.

In the meantime, trying to catch up on a few boms I've invested in.  Here is my Row 4 for the Americana Row QAL.  You can read all about that project by clicking the button on the left sidebar.  Little pieces of applique is not at the top of my skill level, but I persevered.  I'm sure the individual who receives this quilt will not be aware of its imperfections.

and as in the previous row, I have not stitched down the appliques yet, but they are fused.  I hope I don't leave all of that chore to the end of the project.

I also have the Keys to Contentment block #8 finished.  This is a monthly collection of  embroidered blocks which will be framed with piecing and turned into a small quilt.  October is the last month for this project.  Ignore that loose piece of red thread sitting on the block, please.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 9-18-15

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





oodles of projects here
http://www.leighlaurelstudios.com/my-blog/projects.html

plus oodles of tutes here
http://www.leighlaurelstudios.com/my-blog/tutorials.html

thanks to Dot in PA, a visit to LuAnns
http://luannsloosethreads.blogspot.com/2012/03/indiana-heritage-quilt-show-2012.html

some unique tutorials
http://therecipebunny.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html


Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 9-11-15

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





16 bag & tote patterns
https://bagntell.wordpress.com/tutorials/

lots of projects and tutorials
http://vickiwelsh.typepad.com/field_trips_in_fiber/tutorials-and-free-projects.html

and some free patterns here too
http://www.inspiringcreationsblog.com/search/label/Tutorial


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Friday Quilt Hop * 9-4-15

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




several tutorials here; use the handy language translator tool
http://www.roolen.blogspot.sk/p/blog-page.html

lots of bitty tutes here
http://bittybitsandpieces.blogspot.com/p/my-other-tutorials.html

100+ free quilt block patterns
http://thesewingloftblog.com/100-quilt-blocks/


Have a safe holiday weekend.  THanks for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-28-15

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




a few really unique patterns
http://www.goodgollyginger.com/p/tutorials.html

lots of tutes and patterns here
http://www.thecozypumpkin.com/tutorials

a slew of tutorials
http://www.craftbuds.com/tutorials/


Thanks for stopping by.

Americana QAL Row 3

I stitched up Row 3 yesterday.  It's a time eater to rummage thru scraps to find just the right pieces and try to make them all different.  To top it off, I pulled out a lovely FQ for the background, started cutting and sewing, then remembered that it needed one half yard for background.  Oops, had to improvise, again.  But it's all done, except for stitching down the fusible applique and adding some patriotic star buttons, just for fun.

Thankfully, Deanna used a multitude of photos in the instructions or I never would have gotten them sewn together correctly.  You can read all about this project by clicking the Americana Row QAL button in my left sidebar.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 8-21-15

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




 35 modern quilt patterns all in one place
http://www.wowilikethat.com/35-free-modern-quilt-patterns/

you'll find lots of useful projects here
http://so-sew-easy.com/free-sewing-patterns/

a nice assortment of patterns
http://messyjessecrafts.blogspot.com.au/p/tutorials.html

a heavy duty supply of tutorials here
http://pileofabric.com/blogs/modern-quilting/tagged/tutorials


Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-14-15

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




many free patterns here
http://patronespatchwork.blogspot.com.es/

a nice assortment here also
http://www.acraftyfox.net/tutorials/

a list of tutorials in the right side bar
http://boutiquenutmegdesigns.blogspot.ca/


Have yourself a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.