Mod Bear Paw - The Beginning

This project has been knocking at my door since the day Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts shared it with the world.  Here is the introductory post about the project. Visit this page to find the schedule and other color examples.

 https://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/p/modernitional-mod-bear-paw-quilt-along.html




and so this weekend it began,  so many little pieces in these 7 inch blocks and I was OCD with trying to make them just perfect.  I am using assorted browns and I have a special print for the sashing and paws.  I don't know who will inherit this one, but I hope there's someone who will LOVE IT.

I keep getting blurry pics from this old camera.  The other one broke.  Guess I'll have to get a new one with foolproof features.

I'm linking up with Judy at  Patchwork Times.   Visit there to see what other quilters are creating today.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

RSC16 - Yellows End

I shared the crayon quilt last time.  Today I can share my design wall covered with all the yellow goodies.  Just playing around here with some alternating blocks for the scrappy churn dash WIP.  I have been making these units as leader/enders.  I go through those so quickly.

In gearing up for the finish of these RSC16 projects, I tallied my churn dash blocks.  I need to make 19 more for the initial size.  If I want to have this design be the entire queen size quilt, including drop, I need to make 115 more blocks.  Hmmm,  that sounds like it could continue through next year.

No decisions yet.  I have  the modified indian hatchet rows sewn together.  I am now pondering borders.  This is a very bright and lively quilt, it needs the proper border.  I bought a piece that is a black and white, very fine scaled tweed looking almost looks like linen.  I thought it would tone down the loudness of the top.  It does.  Just not sure if it's right for this.  So it may end up on the back if I find another border.

Okay, moving on,  I'm linking up with Angela of Soscrappy  and Cynthia for Oh Scrap  Sunday.  Visit there to see what others are creating with their scrappy leftovers.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday Quilt Hop * 10-28-16

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some blocks and tutes
https://wandadotson.com/tips-and-tutorials-2/


click on each category to see the selections
http://latenightquilter.com/tutorial-archives/

a helpful selection of tutes here
http://campbellsoupdiary.blogspot.com/p/free-patterns.html

lots of video tutorials,  some are basic blocks, for the beginner
https://3and3quarters.net/videos/


Have a great weekend.  THanks for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 10-21-16

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a nice selection of tutorials
http://www.kayeprince.com/p/my-patterns-and-tutorials.html

a selection of tutes here
http://averagequilter.blogspot.com/p/videos-tutorials.html

some fresh tutorials
http://patchthegiraffe.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

a few more here
http://123quilt.blogspot.com/p/tech-tips-for-new-bloggers.html


Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

RSC16 - Yellow Finishes

When there is a special purpose,  then great finishes are sure to follow.  I will be gifting these quilts out next weekend.  One of my RSC projects was the crayons.  I think I'll make one every year.  So in working with my yellows,  I made the crayon first (usually last), so I could get this quilt together.

I tried to get past the blurry photos, but this one was not cooperating.  It has a nice warm and white batting and backed with a colorful flannel.  It came out 40 x 54.

This next project used alot of yellow, but did not come from the scrap bins.  It measures 48 x 60.  It also has a cotton batting and a comfy fleece on the back.

I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy.  Visit there to see what other quilters are creating with their scrappy leftovers.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 10-14-16

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a few here
http://capitolaquilter.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

some patterns and tutes with a modern flair
http://aquilterstable.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

a new variety of tutes here too
http://studiodragonfly.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

a long list of tips
http://www.freckledwhimsy.com/p/tidbit-tuesdays.html

and a few patterns
http://www.freckledwhimsy.com/p/quilt-tutorials.html


Have a great weekend.  THanks for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 10-7-16

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a bundle of tutes here
http://quiltingintherain.com/tutorials

we may have been here before?  Some great tutes -patterns here
http://www.kelbysews.com/p/tutorials.html

a nice variety of patterns and tutes
http://sewsweetness.com/tutorials

some patterns here also
http://susiessunroom.blogspot.com/p/patterns-and-tutorials.html


Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

RSC16 - Reds

I missed the chance to post my red scrappy projects during September.  Here is my design wall with all the red parts.  I took a short cut again and did not bring out the other components to photo with them.  Since October is my last month of color, I figure I will have to bring them out for a together photo then so I can create a plan for finishing them.

I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy.  Visit there to see what other quilters are creating with their red scraps.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 9-30-16

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maybe been here before?  worth another look
http://www.13spools.com/patterns-tutorials/quilt-block-tutorials

plus quilting tutorials
http://www.13spools.com/patterns-tutorials/technique-tutorials

and a few modern patterns
http://www.13spools.com/patterns

our Linda J.  of Cyberquilters  shared this one with me.  Thanks, Linda!
https://auribuzz.wordpress.com/2016/08/23/top-ten-tuesday-back-to-school/

several free patterns here; don't miss page 2
http://seamslikeadream.com/product-category/free_patterns/

and a few tutes
http://seamslikeadream.com/tips-and-freebies-2/


Sorry I'm late today.  Hope you still have some time to surf.  Thanks for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 9-23-16

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a few tutes shared here
http://flourishingpalms.blogspot.com/p/seven-quilt-y-tutorials.html


lots of small projects
http://fabricmutt.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

several small projects here also
https://nerospostbox.wordpress.com/tutorials/

some tutes and patterns here too
http://busyhandsquilts.blogspot.com/search/label/Tutorials


Have a great weekend......................................

Friday Quilt Hop * 9-16-16

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a few selective tutorials here
http://intrepidthread.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

a few nice projects here
http://strawberrypatchramblings.blogspot.co.uk/p/tutorials.html

some quilting tutorials and some cross stitch charts
http://natalie-ever-after.blogspot.com/p/tricks-tutorials.html

some great tutes here
http://www.elmstreetquilts.com/p/tutorials.html


Dig into your stash and  make something.   Thanks for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 9-9-16

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some great tutorials here
http://redletterquilts.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

a nice variety of tutes and patterns
https://nightquilter.com/tutorials/

a few tutorials here
http://www.patbravo.com/tipsandtutorials.html

and a bunch of free patterns
http://www.patbravo.com/tipsandtutorials.html


Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 9-2-16

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I begin with .................   a wonderful and HAPPY BIRTHDAY wish today  to my dear husband, Raymond.  May God bless you with many more fruitful years!



have we been here before?  several nice patterns
http://www.thecozypumpkin.com/category/tutorial/quilts

plus some handy tutorials
http://www.thecozypumpkin.com/category/tutorial/tuesday-tips

a few handy tutes here also
http://www.inquiringquilter.com/answers/

a small bundle of tutes
http://www.orchidowlquilts.com/category/tutorials


Have a great weekend.  THanks for stopping by.

CCQ #35 - Chubby Rails

I needed to make quick work of my charity quilt for this month.  Club meeting is tomorrow and I just got it finished yesterday,  and I cut up a nice kit for someone to take home and stitch up for next month.  It is pretty butterflies, alternating with yellow and royal blue trim.  The kit has everything, cut pieces for top, batting, backing, prepared binding  and this basic project sheet.

 Feel free to download a copy for yourself.

Chubby Rails by Kat Scribner on Scribd

Here is my version of the quilt, 40 x 48.  I was not satisfied with  the proportion of the rails, and so I modified the dimensions in the pattern sheet.

No need to look too closely at the quilting.  I have recently ventured into free motion quilting.  I do practice everyday.  This is the first quilt I actually used it on.  I SITD along all the blocks, then swirled in the centers.  I had a difficult time moving the quilt around.  I wonder if it's because the backing is fleece?  I am using the supreme slider.  I had better control with my little practice quilt sandwiches.   I shall not abandon the FMQ ship yet.

Today I'm linking up with Lorna of Sew Fresh Quilts  and  Susan of Quilt Fabrication.  Be sure to visit these sites to see what other quilters are sharing today.

I also joined a great link-up on Friday with  TGIFF at Quilt Matters.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop *8-26-16

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a host of free pattern files
http://www.e-quilterscorner.com/free_patterns/

good gracious .. 9 pages of tutorials and patterns
http://sewingforbeginners.info/category/sewing-video-tutorials/

and 15 more pages here (some are simple sewing)
http://sewingforbeginners.info/category/sewing-projects-for-beginners/


Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-19-16

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5 pages of tutorials
http://www.sillymamaquilts.com/category/tutorials/

a few here
http://www.onelittlepooh.net/free-tutorials/

a few patterns here
http://modernquiltersireland.blogspot.ie/p/tutorials-by-our-members.html

a host of free patterns and tutes here
http://www.charmaboutyou.com/p/tutorials-and-patterns.html


Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

RSC16 - August

I have none of the color for this month, some shade of purple.  But I knew all along the last 3 colors I would need to use, light green, red and yellow.  I predict that Angela will still call these last two colors, so I did light green this month.

Again, I have piled it all together on my design wall without the energy to bring out the previous months' parts for a proper group photo.

I did the bear paw block, the sampler row, my modified indian hatchet row, crayon row, 8 scrappy churn dash blocks and 5 over-sized crumb block tops.  All this came out of the scrap bin!  Evidently, if I didn't do this challenge every month, I would need LOTS more bins.

These crumb blocks will be the beginning practice foundations for my journey into FMQ.  They will become hot pads.  I have practice sandwiches all lined up to begin FMQ ............................... TODAY.  Yes, I am nervous.  I must remember to have fun with it and do not judge.  I hope it is a positive experience and I can grow in my quilting.

I am linking up with Angela at Soscrappy.  Be sure to visit there to see what everyone else is making with their  light greens    purples.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-12-16

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a variety of quilting & sewing projects
http://maureencracknellhandmade.blogspot.com/p/project-ideas-tutorials.html

a few assorted quilting and crochet patterns
http://thatssojulie.blogspot.com/p/tutorials-and-patterns.html

some delightful projects here
http://traceyjayquilts.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

6 pages of projects here
http://shequiltsalot.com/category/tutorials/


Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-5-16

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several free patterns here
http://www.quiltnbee.biz/free-quilt-bag--patterns.htm

seriously, 21 pages of free patterns!  use the arrows at the bottom of the page to navigate
https://www.lovequilting.com/product-category/patterns/free-patterns/

a nice assortment of tutes here too
http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html


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

D9P - Baby

The baby big blocks project for this month is Disappearing 9 Patch .  This sweet little bundle begins with only four,  9-patch blocks.  Chop them down the middle and toss them in different directions to get this adorable 35 inch finished baby quilt.

I am sharing basic instructions for this little quilt.  You can download the PDF file here.  This is a great design for using up leftover fabric squares from other projects.

D9P Baby by Kat Scribner on Scribd

I made up 2 kits for the quilt club to sew.  With 20 blocks leftover (make 5- 9/patch blocks, I put my rendition together a bit differently.  I think it looks .................  modern.  It measures 36 x 45.

Thanks so much for stopping by.