Crimson Christmas -- the finish

This pattern was created by Krista Moser as the 2024 sew along.  You can still find it available  HERE.  I ordered her kit because there needed to be a proper blend of shades.  I am not exceptionally skilled at diamond shapes but she does great video tutorials which you have to watch during the year it's released.  

I began the project October 2024, cut and sewed some units, then boxed it up until after the holidays.  I think it was this past summer I pushed myself to finish the top since I knew the videos would be taken down when her new qal pattern was released.  

I wanted this ready to display for the Christmas Season; so I quilted it up.  I thought her straight line quilting would be easy so I went that route.  Well, seems my 1/4 inch lines were too close, made it stiff as a board (thankfully it will hang on the wall) and did I mention it took FOREVER to quilt.?!  It only measures 51 x 57.  I should have done circular petals and other free motion designs in the shapes.which would have been quicker and more fun. The fabrics are mostly batiks.  I have a lot of odd shape leftover pieces for scraps but have not been inspired to create something from them yet.

I used this wide back fabric on the back called Queens Garden.  I used the black fabric from the quilt background for binding. I quilted it with Glide threads in matching colors, so there were a lot of stops and starts.

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Saturday -  soscrappy

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Sunday  -  Quilting is more fun than Housework...

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                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

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Friday Quilt Hop * 11-28-2025

 

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

Life in the Scrapatch: My Free Patterns and Tutorials

a nice variety of patterns....Checkers in the Park,

heart mat, Sew Chatelaine , love blooms topper & more

Life in the Scrapatch: Snowman in the Cabin Window QAL

a creative snowman quilt

Diamond Quilt - A Tutorial | Leila Gardunia Quilt Patterns

odd shape for a baby quilt BUT  planned coloring would make

a great tree skirt or table topper

Free Patterns – Alive and Piecing

a new Christmas BOM - 1st block avail 

until Dec 1st

Extras | The Sewing Channel

several free patterns, some have video tutes also

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

A Quilters Cove Goes RSC - Phase 1 Planning ......

 So......  I've had this project on my mind for a few months now after being so inspired by this quilt Cathy at CrazyByDesign shared  on her post  HERE . 

 Initially, we would collaborate together on this project, but upcoming medical issues have put her on a different path of progress, for now.

Today, I will just document ideas and photos that inspire my construction plan.  Beginning January,  I will be working along with the monthly RSC color to construct my Quilters Cove neighborhood.  I will be using some piecing, paper piecing and applique methods to build the quilt.

But first,   I have to choose a layout ............  Hmmm,  so many options.  I began by deciding the overall size it will be and how I will use it.  I will make it a large wall hanging to measure about 50 x 60.  I want it to be interesting, with many elements included such as flowers, trees, small animals, barns, birds, fences, etc.

I also had to decide a style - there is the  traditional house quilt; i.e.

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and the folk or whimsical style 

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or row houses

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I have collected several images for possibilities, but I hesitate to share the photos here since I do not own the images.

I know I am drawn to strings and crumbs which become colorful elements and I like the folk style.  I also want an unusual setting.  I have a pinterest board called "Layouts" where I collected unusual layouts where I could pop in a block.  EQ is my best friend when needing specific shapes and sizes to work from.  Yea,  I'm not good at the K.I.S.S. project planning.  You will also find a collection of image ideas in "A Quilters Cove" board.

If you are also inspired to create an RSC Neighborhood and need some help with planning, or pattern sizing or any way that I can share, please be sure to send me an email.

Go Blue Banner

 So I was born and grew up in Michigan and my DH adult children are also Michigan fans.  His oldest son had a season pass to the Univ of Mich football games for 30 years which he drove there from Indiana for each home game.  When I saw this fabric panel advertised at Fat Quarter Shop, I knew I had to make it for him.  

I have to confess I did not enjoy quilting it ... it was merely stitching around each of the elements.  I used Glide threads, navy in the dark areas and yellow in the gold areas.  I use a sit down Janome 18".  I always keep the ruler foot on for ruler and fmq quilting, but this time I thought I'd change to the open foot.  Then in my little toolbox I found the special foot that is so small, it lets you see everything.  I forgot I bought it as hadn't used it yet.  So, this seemed like the perfect time to try it out.

Well, I found I was always straying off the intended path.  The edge of the foot created a shadow? and my needle would be too far to the right,, so I tried to watch the needle, but my eye kept straying to the edge of the foot.  I'm sure I need more practice with it.

It's hard to see the quilting as I used matching color threads.  It measures 43 x 35.  

I've now started quilting on the Merry Christmas panels by Angela Walters of Quilting is my Therapy.com.  Although I'm not using rulers on the Christmas panels either, I jumped back to the ruler foot and all is well again.

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

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

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

Friday Quilt Hop * 11-21-2025

 

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

Quilt Patterns and Tutorials — Crafty Staci

some unique quilt patterns

Table Runners and Toppers — Crafty Staci

some table runners and toppers

Free Patterns and Tutorials - Clever Chameleon Quilting

method tutorials esp for applique;  fmq designs;

dogs, hearts snowglobe, pumpkins & more

Have a happy weekend and thanks for stopping by!

More Flannel Flimsys for Baby

 I've been puttering about several projects in my stolen sewing time this week.  Always so many commitments happening.  Anyway,  as I was clearing out a very larger corner of crafty stuff, I had 2 partially assembled flannel bits for baby tops.  I figured if I put it away with the rest of the flannels, I will forget how I would approach the finish once I finally dig it out again.  So, I figured I should do it right then, while its sorta fresh in my mind.

Two more baby tops brought to flimsy stage.  I dont have a stash of flannels,  this was a nice batch donated to me; so I've been enjoying the challenge of making things from them.

Flannel Flimsy # 3

Flannel Flimsy #3 backing

Flannel Flimsy # 4

    and backing

Flannel Flimsy # 5

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

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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

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

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

Friday Quilt Hop * 11-14-2025

 

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

Free Tutorials

quilts and pillow top designs

Tutorials – Cuddle Cat Quiltworks

quilt method techniques

Blog — Woodberry Way

some sweet pattern designs; one represents a cross stitch;

an easy rail fence quilt & more

Have a happy weekend and thanks for stopping by!

A couple baby quilt tops

 I don't have alot of wonderful things to share this week.  I have been keeping very busy.  I work on a mountain of microwave bowls in the early morning, then I loose a bunch of time on the computer.  Then I try to machine quilt in the afternoon.  Of course, we all have to work around many errands and appointments.

I did finish 3 easy placemats from the pumpkin fabric line (no photo).  

Here is the project I've regrettably  been microquilting which has taken forever.  I've pressed on because I want it ready for the holiday displaying.  I regret not quilting arcs and curves and all kinds of fun things in the petals.  It would have been pretty and so much faster do finish.  I began this project last October, then it sat uncompleted for several months.  I finally gave it the push needed to move it along.  I want it done this year!!         Crimson Christmas | Krista Moser

I was also recently given a couple bags of flannel scraps and pieces and even a few large enough for backings on baby quilts.  I couldnt resist cutting them up into large bricks.  I've made 2 "Honey Bouquet" baby quilt tops and have a couple more in the works, tho I've taken a detour over to christmas projects.

These are 36 x 45 each.  The girl quilt is okay but I'm not happy with the ones in greens for the boy, too much light colored rectangles.  I may have to do some large applique on top to deter from that light.

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

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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

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

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

Friday Quilt Hop * 11-7-2025

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.

I hope you discover new inspiration today.

12 Free Christmas Quilt Patterns To Use Up Your Scraps - Scrap Fabric Love

time to think Christmas

 Free Quilt Patterns for Scrap Fabric

lots of scrappy ideas

25+ Modern Scrap Quilt Patterns - Scrap Fabric Love

a host of scrappy quilt patterns:  I love the improv triangles

Arquivo de Classic Patterns - Quilting Wonders

4 pages; click on 'older posts' button --

a christmas tree runner on page 2; the pole twist runner on page 3

Have a happy weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Tossed Leaves Runner & Valerie's String Top # 2

 I've been working on several things this week and have these 2 small finishes to share.  Tossed Leaves & Pumpkins Runner was made from 2 placemat panels.  I used coordinating fabrics to create the center checkered design.  I free motion quilted it with Glide threads using a diagonal line going around the small rectangles and free motion in the pumpkin and leaves shapes.  The back is a fun plaid print from this fabric line.  It finished at 18 x 50.

This string quilt is a 37 inch baby quilt.  The top is made by Valerie Osborne of Maine and donated thru contact with the Heartstrings Group.  The backing is a lovely piece donated by a generous friend in Illinois.   I quilted it with a serpentine stitch grid with gray Omni thread.  It will be donated to the Hope Center for mothers-to-be.  Isn't the quilting community a generous and loving bunch of humanity!

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

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts

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