Scrapbox Quilts

Evidently I couldn't tolerate my first block. I thought it was a good idea to choose a fabric that had a variety of colors to work from. This happy fabric with the orange is just getting lost with my other choices. On my second attempt, I eliminated the very dark busy print. The yellow with rose color dots go so well with my main print. Now my second attempt here, there is an equal balance of fabrics, but the yellow dots still overwhelm the block. This block measures 16-1/2 " unfinished. I know when additional borders are added, it will calm the overall effect.

Linking up again with the SAHRR group. Be sure to visit the other participants. There will be some interesting creations being shared. InLinkz - Linkups & Link Parties for Bloggers

See you soon ...........................

Monday, January 13, 2025

SAHRR 2025

I decided at the last minute again, to join in the 2025 Stay at Home Round Robin. You can read about it here Quilting Gail | A scrappy quilter and not a perfect quilter , join in the fun and don't forget to link up each week when you have progress.

I made my choice for the center block in a round about way; which is not necessarily a method for success. First I pulled some bright, happy fabrics from the shelf. I thought I could make them work together nicely.

Then I had to go lookin on my pinterest boards for some ideas to ignite the center block design. I choose two ideas. I started working with the first idea in EQ. After much time lost, I reverted to the 2nd choice. Still not sure this block works. Always room for improvement here.

This is kind of a ' wild and crazy ' block so I'll refer to it as my Steve Martin classic.

So if you're ready to take part, be sure to link up your center block HERE.

Wishing you all a great week. Thanks so much for stopping by.

Sunday, January 12, 2025

Bear Hugs 25-1

I have started a new mission project this year. These are teddy bears with their own little quilted blanket. It will be an on-going mission gifted to our church's local Miriams Closet which is an outlet serving foster children thru our local DCS and their 6 counties.

I first learned of this project through Mary Johnson of MaryQuilts.com. You can learn about it here at doll/bear quilts – MaryQuilts.com.

Yes, I have small surplus of blocks, scraps, batting, fleece for backing...... well maybe 'small' isn't realistic enough. What a fun way to use some of it. I know I need a break from those huge, detailed quilt-making projects with a bit of colorful and quick fun project now and then. I ordered the teddy bears by the case online. The bears are very soft and cuddly and cute. I hope to go thru this supply and need to purchase another.

I also follow along with the RSC monthly project. Since Angela released the color for January as pink, I started playing in the pink and brown scraps for this little quilt. You can find Angela over at soscrappy.

Okay, on to the first bear hug of 2025 !

This blanket is 22 x 29. I should mention, I quilting the entire piece with assorted free motion swirl designs as practice for Angela Walters swirl challenge. So much going on !

Isn't he just the cutest little bear.

and here he is all bundled up and ready for a nap.

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

Saturday - soscrappy

Quilting Patchwork Appliqué

Sunday - Quilting is more fun than Housework...

Monday - Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

Wednesday - The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday - quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Friday - Alycia Quilts

Wishing everyone a happy and creative week. Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday, January 10, 2025

Friday Quilt Hop * 1-10-2025

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

Free Sewing Patterns | Little Fabric Shop

small items, mostly bags, holiday blocks

Sewing Skills Tutorials | Little Fabric Shop

sewing techniques; aka zippers, bindings,

patches etc.

Freebies - It's Only Fabric And Thread

a few free patterns, a really nice flag pattern made up of squares

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

Saturday, January 4, 2025

Go Fun Baby Quilt

This is a free pattern at Accuquilt.com called Go Fundamentals. I needed a baby boy quilt in a jiffy and this one worked well, plus you only have to choose 2 fabrics. I quickly put it in EQ and sized it to 8 inch blocks plus sashing, so it finished at 32 inches square.

Here is a pic of the back - a gray fleece with doggie elements. These pics were taken inside and the quilt is really much brighter than it appears in the photos. I quilted a spiral using the walking foot. It really went quickly.