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

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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)


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Friday Quilt Hop * 10-9-15

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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


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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

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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


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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

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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

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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


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Friday Quilt Hop * 9-11-15

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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

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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

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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.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-21-15

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 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


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Friday Quilt Hop * 8-14-15

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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.

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-7-2015

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a nice assortment of patterns and tutes here
https://sewmod.wordpress.com/tutorials-free-patterns/

a few free patterns here too
http://heartscreations.com/free-patterns/

I like these patterns , the starburst makes a great setting to show off other block styles
http://sukiedontyaknow.com/tutorials/

and some really new tutes here
http://mamalovequilts.blogspot.com/p/tips-and-tutorials.html



Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

Road to Round Rock - finished.

This quilt pattern was a free offering from Judy L. of Patchwork Times  back in February, 2013.  You will find her instruction steps here :   http://www.patchworktimes.com/2013/02/18/new-quilt-along/

I chose to make it with patriotic colors.  It had been waiting for a finished binding for a while.  Because of it's size, I had a LA from my guild quilt it up for me.  Actually, it was a barter.  I made her a 50" round quilted spiral tree skirt in exchange for her quilting.  I did much more labor, I assure you. LOL

This quilt is 62 x 78.  I did a slightly different border treatment.  There is not  a label yet since I'm not sure  where it will be gifted.  This is also a UFO finish and used at least 8 yards of fabric!  YAY!

Today   I'm linking up with                Judy L. at Patchwork Times
 and   Tuesday linking up with           Freemotion by the River
 and                                                    Quilt Story.

I love to visit them all and see what other creative quilters are working on today.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Sugar coating Sunday

Need another smile today?   Here's my 10 year old baby,  in my face, grinning that
"p l e a s e  Mom,  you know you want to do it for me"

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-31-15

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some happy patterns with a bit of stitching
http://www.sewhappy.me/tutorials/

a host of tutorials here
http://www.rebeccamaedesigns.com/homesweethome/tutorials/

and some great patterns here too
http://www.thewayisewit.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html


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July's W.I.P.'s

The blog has been quiet, but I have not.  I've been working on school book bags for 2nd graders, veterans quilts for a local rehab for veterans home, grocery bags and purse sets for church fundraiser quickly coming up in the fall;  and I tossed in some quick projects for myself.

I was committed to my bom's;  RSC15 Sampler, Cozy Afternoon, Keys to Contentment, Americana Row QAL and barely got one block in time for the Spring Row QAL.  as I decided to make time for that yesterday!  The button on the left sidebar will take you to the details of this project.

Here is the July block for Keys to Contentment.  You can see all the other blocks for this project HERE.

and .................  I finished my Road to Round Rock quilt.  Pictures soon.

I hope you had a great month of July.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-24-15

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this site offers a nice variety of projects
http://craftycupboard.net/tutorials/

lots of quick sewing patterns here; also check out the tutorials tab for more categories to explore
http://www.peekaboopages.com/free-patterns

3 pages of patterns here too
http://colorgirlquilts.com/category/tutorials

and a hefty handful of free patterns here
http://aquilterstable.blogspot.ca/p/tutorials.html


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Cozy Afternoon QAL Block 3

I must be aiming for a red rasberry monochromatic quilt with this project.  Here is block 3 and I must say the embroidery gets done far too quickly.  Thankfully I have other handwork waiting for attention.

If you want to join in on this quilt along, just click on the button on my left sidebar.  It will take you to the sign-up page.  Jacquelynne is offering this pattern to appeal to all tastes, applique, piecing and embroidery.  There is also a pinterest page where everyone can show off their blocks.
https://www.pinterest.com/jacquelynnes/cozy-afternoon-free-bom/

Hope you're having a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by!

RSC15 Sampler - July reds

These blocks keep getting easier to do.  Here are my red star sampler blocks.

I've started cutting up scraps for the squares needed in the alternating blocks.  I am getting anxious about this project and begin making up some alternating blocks very soon.  If you want to see all my blocks for this project, just click on the RSC15 Sampler tab at the top of the page.

 In the meantime, I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy where you can see all the wonderful projects being created with red this month.

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

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-17-15

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a nice assortment of tutorials here
https://atbquilting.wordpress.com/tutorial-links/

a massive collection of links
http://quiltlib.blogspot.com/

some great tutorials and patterns here
http://www.jaybirdquilts.com/p/tutorials.html


Thanks so much for stopping by.

Americana QAL - Row # 1

I've spent a part of the last several days working on Row 1 of the Americana Row QAL.  It has 8 star blocks at 6 inches with spacers.  The entire row measures 62-1/2 inches long.

I substituted a Carol Doak star block in place of the original pattern because it was so easy to make in 4 parts.  Here is the row in 2 sections.

Last week I made up Row 2.  You can see it  HERE .  If you're interested in joining this QAL, click on the image on the left sidebar to take you to the contact info.

I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times.  Hop on over there to see what other creative quilters are working on today.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-10-15

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a great selection of patterns
http://emsscrapbag.blogspot.com/p/quick-quilting-templates-book-cover.html

a handful of free patterns, some direct to the pdf file, some are thru craftsy
http://modkidboutique.blogspot.com/p/free-patterns.html

Linda J. shared with me this link to  a bundle of free and handy projects
http://wesens-art.blogspot.de/2015/06/50-travel-bag-useful-accessories-free.html

a host of  quilting videos
http://www.keepnuinstitchesquilting.com/category/tutorials/

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

Americana QAL - Row 2

It's July!  When did that happen?  Some folks think they're over-achievers when they wish to add 3 new BOM's to their list.  Well, aren't they gullible! lol   Why do designers come out with all these new projects in the middle of the year, anyway?

Did you notice the new QAL buttons on the left sidebar?  I think bom are easy to do because you can make one small unit a month and it feels like accomplishment.

Today I'll showcase Row 2 of the Americana Row QAL.  It's not too late to sign up.  It just started this month.  Just click the button to go to the Intro.  Come on .... you can be gullible with me please.

This row could have been simple, but I had to fussy cut and piece units for the flag stripes. I also made every block with a different fabric, except the stripes, of course.  This row is  5-1/2" x 62-1/2".

Deana of Dreamworthy Quilts wrote the pattern files for the Americana Row quilt.  The instructions are awesome!  great diagrams, charts to organize cutting measurements, step-by-step, a hand-holding pattern.  Rows 1 and 2 were released together, so you are not behind.  I think I'll work on Row 1 now.

Have a great day and thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-3-15

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have you been to Sophie's lately?  free patterns
http://sophiejunction.blogspot.com/p/block-patterns.html

and more tips & tutes
http://sophiejunction.blogspot.com/p/tips-tutorials-and-projects.html


LOTS and LOTS of projects
http://alittlebirdmademe.com/friday-finds/


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

Cozy Afternoon QAL - Block 1 & 2

I enjoy hand stitching in the evenings.  I am following along with Jacquelynne Steves new quilt-along, "Cozy Afternoon".  It is not too late to sign up. Just click on the project icon in the left sidebar.

Here are my blocks 1 and 2.  I decided to go monochromatic, it is an unusual tone of fabric, I'd call it rasberry red.  I will probably alter the layout slightly, I might add more embroidered blocks or finish off the 5 blocks in a different way, I haven't decided on a finished size yet.

I'm linking up with Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation where you can see what other creative quilters are working on.

Thanks so much for stopping by.  I wish everyone a safe holiday.

Friday Quilt Hop * 6-26-15

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a great variety of projects and techniques
http://sometimescrafter.com/category/tutorials/

a nice assortment of patterns and tutes
http://www.onthewindyside.co.nz/p/tutorials.html


links to some great patterns
http://stegart.blogspot.com/p/free-projects-tutorials.html


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

A Couple of Updates

We got a full length photo of the Veterans Quilt at the church today.

and a full length pic of the pieced backing too,  I see the sunshine from the windows is causing the front to shadow thru.  I'm updating the   CCQ   page with this quilt.  I call it the Veterans Diagonal Strippy.

I'm also updating the  Keys to Contentment  page to include blocks 5 and 6.  Here are those blocks.... not pressed or trimmed yet; will do that when it's time to assemble the project.

block 5

block 6

I'm limking up with Judy at Patchwork Times  and   Quilt Story   where you will discover lots of creative projects being shared.

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

RSC15 Sampler - June's blue light

I have the 2 light blue star  blocks ready for the RSC15 Sampler challenge.  Angela also released the tally needed for the alternate blocks, lots more cutting to do, a bit at a time. I thank Angela for all the work put into this project.  I'm looking forward to a beautiful quilt at the end of the year!

I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy.  Hop on over there to see what everyone else is creating with their scraps.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday Quilt Hop * 6-19-15

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a nice re-visit to this site offering many free patterns
http://delawarequilts.com/Projects/index.html/

scroll partway down the page, list of patterns on the right sidebar; some applique, some embroidery
http://scrapquiltandstitch.blogspot.com/

there is a tab at the top for a nice long list of tutorials
http://christaquilts.com/

a page full of block and quilt patterns and techniques
http://www.freshlemonsquilts.com/?page_id=609


Have a happy weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Veterans Quilt

Happy Monday!   This veterans twin size quilt has just come off my design wall. The binding wasn't finished at the time of the photo, but it is finished as of last evening.  Today it goes into the washer for final primping.

I designed it in EQ first.  The veterans home asking for bed quilts wanted  a specific plan with the cross in the center.  They will screen print prayers and messages on the cross.  The block designs and backing choices were up to each quilt maker. I'm hoping for a better photo later.

and here is the back, pieced with patriotic prints.  It's a big 70 x 90.  Simple quilting on this one as I work on a DSM and I struggle with big quilts.  But each quilt I do, I find myself making them bigger and bigger.  Some day I hope to grow up to a queen size.  

Today I'm linking up with  Patchwork Times. Take a visit over there to see what other quilters have on their design wall.  You can vote for your favorite 

And Tuesday, I'll be visiting .....    Freemotion By The River

                            

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday Quilt Hop * 6-12-15

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lots of free patterns
http://www.kitchentablequilting.com/p/tips-and-tutorials.html

a nice variety of patterns and techniques
http://emsscrapbag.blogspot.com/p/quick-quilting-templates-book-cover.html

a host of free patterns here
http://www.fabricpatch.com.au/main/free-patterns-c-269/


Have a great weekend and thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday Quilt Hop * 6-5-15

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lots of free patterns and tutorials here
http://verykerryberry.blogspot.com/p/tutorialspatterns.html

tons of links for paper piecing projects and tutes
http://verykerryberry.blogspot.com/p/paper-piecing.html

a handful of helpful tutes here too
http://plainolvanilla.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

lots of great projects here too
https://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/free-patchwork-sewing-tutorials-patterns/


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

Veterans Strippy

On my design wall this morning is part of a quilt in progress. I sewed all the parts this weekend, but can't fit it all on my design wall.  Now on to the assembly.  This quilt will finish at 70 x 90.

 It is a special mission by the United Methodist Women's Association for a local veterans home.  They want to supply  twin size quilts for a 42 bed facility.  When the veteran leaves the home, he will take his quilt with him, so 42 quilts is just the beginning.

 They ask that they all have a 7 x 9 grid with 10 inch blocks., with 7 squares in the center to be white in the shape of a cross. They will screen print special messages and prayer on the white blocks.  The remaining 56 blocks can be in any design.  I made up a few designs in EQ.  Our womens church group is also doing one and my quilt club is doing one.

Here is the EQ version:

I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times.  Hop on over there to see all the wonderful projects being created by other quilters.

Thanks so much for stopping by.