The first pic shows my rows for the sampler quilt. I made my blue row with 9 blocks, 81 inches. In keeping with the 81 inch length for the brown row, I made 13 - 6" blocks plus a half block. I altered my block style slightly to accommodate the little pink corner squares. I like how it looks. I love the splash of adding the accent color.
I also got the brown bear paw block done. Here is a pic of the first two blocks together.
I've been revamping some of my blog pages. I'll be collecting photos for these projects there.
I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy today. and
Sunday I'm linking up with Cynthia for OH SCRAPS.
Visit these sites to see what everyone else is making with their scraps this month.
THanks so much for stopping by.
Saturday, February 13, 2016
Friday, February 12, 2016
Friday Quilt Hop * 2-12-16
Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.
lots of links for free patterns
http://www.quiltdad.com/p/my-tutorials_31.html
several nice patterns here too
http://lellaboutique.blogspot.com/2010/10/popular-tutorials.html
scroll to bottom for pages 2 - 3
http://www.lovepatchworkandquilting.com/category/free
Have a safe and happy weekend. Thanks so much for stopping by.
several nice patterns here too
http://lellaboutique.blogspot.com/2010/10/popular-tutorials.html
scroll to bottom for pages 2 - 3
http://www.lovepatchworkandquilting.com/category/free
Have a safe and happy weekend. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Wednesday, February 10, 2016
Nap in a Bag
Here is a worthy afternoon project - a nap in a bag. I needed a birthday present for a 3 year old for this saturday. A piece of fleece and some pretty cotton made it all come together. Actually, I made 2 sets. I have one in reserve. lol I found the free project here: http://www.sew4home.com/projects/bed-linens/nap-bag-blanket-pillow-matching-bag. This file is quite lengthy with detailed photos for instructions, so I typed up my own 'condensed' version which should make it quick work for the next set I make.
I'm linking up with Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts for Let's Bee Social. Hop over there to check out what other creative quilters are working on today.
Click HERE on Thursday for Kelly's link-up at My Quilt Infatuation for another great quilty show.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'm linking up with Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts for Let's Bee Social. Hop over there to check out what other creative quilters are working on today.
Click HERE on Thursday for Kelly's link-up at My Quilt Infatuation for another great quilty show.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Friday, February 5, 2016
Friday Quilt Hop * 2-5-16
Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.
lots of variety in these tutorials
http://vanessachristensontutorials.blogspot.com/
a great variety here too
http://vickisfabriccreations.blogspot.com/p/free-pattern-project-downloads.html
some useful tutorials
http://chezstitches.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Saturday, January 30, 2016
RSC16 - Blues 2
Here is a photo of my design wall today. January is the month of new starts. This photo shows the beginnings of 6 quilts. I shouldn't be proud. LOL 4 of the new projects will be from the scrap bins. I have the column sampler row in the far left, then what I call the indian hatchet, then the crayon quilt and finally the bear paw.
Maybe I over did it this year. Last year I only made the sampler. BTW, I'm still stitching down the binding on that one.......... nearly finished.
The seminole band No. 1 comes next. This is a new project at Morning Glory Designs.
Then just this week someone steered me to the Vintage Blooms BOM at Sentimental Stitches. Since it had some embroidery, I couldn't resist.'
I think that is enough new starts for me! I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy.
Sunday is the time to show off your scrappy accomplishments with Cynthia for Oh Scrap Sunday.
Visit these sites to see what everyone else is making with their scraps!
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Maybe I over did it this year. Last year I only made the sampler. BTW, I'm still stitching down the binding on that one.......... nearly finished.
The seminole band No. 1 comes next. This is a new project at Morning Glory Designs.
Then just this week someone steered me to the Vintage Blooms BOM at Sentimental Stitches. Since it had some embroidery, I couldn't resist.'
I think that is enough new starts for me! I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy.
Sunday is the time to show off your scrappy accomplishments with Cynthia for Oh Scrap Sunday.
Visit these sites to see what everyone else is making with their scraps!
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Friday, January 29, 2016
Friday Quilt Hop * 1-29--16
Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.
a host of tutorials here
http://vanessachristensontutorials.blogspot.com/
an offering of small items
http://www.chatterboxquilts.com/free-patterns
lots of handy tutes here too
http://myquiltdiet.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html
Have a great weekend. THanks for stopping by.
Friday, January 22, 2016
Friday Quilt Hop * 1-22-16
Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.
a nice assortment of tutorials
http://twiggyandopal.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html
several handy tutorials here
http://quiltingjetgirl.com/tutorials/
you'll need to select each category from the tutorials tab
http://modernhandcraft.com/tutorials/
Have yourself a safe weekend out of the NE Storm. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Monday, January 18, 2016
RSC16 - Blues
Since my RSC16 Sampler row is ready, my next step is the bear paw block. What is prettier than a bear paw? .......... a totally scrappy bear paw, of course.
Now to decide what else to make with the blue scraps. I have some great ideas saved, it's time to choose one.
I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times.
and on Tuesday with Connie at Freemotion By the River.
Hop on over there to see what other creative quilters are working on today.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Now to decide what else to make with the blue scraps. I have some great ideas saved, it's time to choose one.
I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times.
and on Tuesday with Connie at Freemotion By the River.
Hop on over there to see what other creative quilters are working on today.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Saturday, January 16, 2016
RSC16 Sampler - Blues
Kicking off the new year with a new scrappy sampler hosted by Angela at SoScrappy. January's color is blues and she picked a pretty star block to showcase the blues. This year we're adding a splash of a 2nd color, a great way to perk up the blocks. Here is my batch.
DH really liked this block. I took much fuss while picking out the fabric combos and tried not to have too many repeats. I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy today where you can see what everyone is making with their blue scraps this week.
Sunday I'm linking up with Cynthia of Quilting is More Fun Than Housework blog for the "Oh Scrap" party. Visit there to find the inspiration that other quilters are sharing today.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
DH really liked this block. I took much fuss while picking out the fabric combos and tried not to have too many repeats. I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy today where you can see what everyone is making with their blue scraps this week.
Sunday I'm linking up with Cynthia of Quilting is More Fun Than Housework blog for the "Oh Scrap" party. Visit there to find the inspiration that other quilters are sharing today.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Friday, January 15, 2016
Friday Quilt Hop * 1-15-16
Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.
some tutorials to share here
http://campbellsoupdiary.blogspot.de/p/tutorials.html
and dont miss the free patterns page
http://campbellsoupdiary.blogspot.de/p/free-patterns.html
lots of free patterns
https://frommycarolinahome.wordpress.com/quilting-project-tutorials/
and more tutes...............
https://frommycarolinahome.wordpress.com/sewing-tutorials/
and great lessons for beginners
https://frommycarolinahome.wordpress.com/quilt-tutorials/
Have a great weekend. THanks so much for stopping by.
Friday, January 8, 2016
Friday Quilt Hop * 1-8-16
Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.
9 pages of free patterns
http://www.artgalleryfabrics.com/projects/
9 pages of tutes here too, quilting,sewing + a few recipes
http://www.cassandramadge.com/category/tutorial/
and you'll find a few tutorials here
http://studiodragonfly.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html
Have a great weekend. THanks so much for stopping by.
Monday, January 4, 2016
Live Simply plus State of the Stash Report
First up, I'll share a photo of my very first cross stitch project. There are 4 cross stitch samplers I want to make. I'm not sure if I'll frame them individually or as a collage. Thankfully, decisions are not necessary yet.
Now on to my first annual ' State of the Stash' report.
2015 State of the Stash
Yardage OUT in finished items ......................... 99 yards
Yardage OUT in donations .................................. 73 yards
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TOTAL yardage out = 172 yards
Yardage IN by purchase or other acquisition....... 66 yards
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TOTAL Net yardage OUT ......................... 106 yards
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Summary: even tho I am 106 yards lighter, I do declare alot of 'nearly finished' quilts this year, which should help my numbers soar in 2016,if when I finish them.
I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times. Visit there to see what other creative quilters are working on today.
Have yourself a great week. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Now on to my first annual ' State of the Stash' report.
2015 State of the Stash
Yardage OUT in finished items ......................... 99 yards
Yardage OUT in donations .................................. 73 yards
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TOTAL yardage out = 172 yards
Yardage IN by purchase or other acquisition....... 66 yards
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TOTAL Net yardage OUT ......................... 106 yards
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Summary: even tho I am 106 yards lighter, I do declare alot of 'nearly finished' quilts this year, which should help my numbers soar in 2016,
I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times. Visit there to see what other creative quilters are working on today.
Have yourself a great week. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Friday, January 1, 2016
Friday Quilt Hop * 1-1-16
Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.
HAPPY NEW YEAR ! Let's do great things this new year!
a few unusual tutorials
http://thesillyboodilly.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html
some pretty blocks
https://mishkasplayground.com/free-quilt-blocks-tutorials/
have you visited all 35 pages of tutorials here lately? Scroll to bottom to access more pages
http://www.rileyblakedesigns.com/cutting-corners/?page=1
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Tuesday, December 29, 2015
CCQ #22 - Framed Flowers
I recently finished this quilt and just got a photo of it. It was created around a batch of orphan blocks that were donated to the quilt club. It measures a hefty 81 x 97...... a nice comfort for a needy person. Our club uses all donated fabrics into quilts for several organizations who puts them back out into the community.
I'm linking up with Connie at Freemotion by the River and Quilt Story for Fabric Tuesday. Visit these sites to see what other creative quilters are working on.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'm linking up with Connie at Freemotion by the River and Quilt Story for Fabric Tuesday. Visit these sites to see what other creative quilters are working on.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Friday, December 25, 2015
Friday Quilt Hop * 12-25-15
Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.
MERRY CHRISTMAS ! a day to celebrate the birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ!
a nice assortment of free patterns
http://www.quiltedforest.com/shop.htm#pattern
a nice variety here too
http://www.springwaterdesigns.com/freepatterns/
a few free patterns here - mostly quilt blocks
http://www.the-quilt-rack.com/the-quilt-rack/free-patterns.htm
some tutorials here
http://www.bonjourquilts.com/tutorials/
I wish you all a safe holiday season. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Friday, December 18, 2015
Friday Quilt Hop * 12-18-15
Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.
some really great patterns and tutes here
http://sewsweetness.com/tutorials
a nice variety here too
http://bubzrugz.blogspot.com/p/how-to.html
a few special patterns
https://www.pre-cuts.com/shop/category/free-patterns/
Have a great weekend. Thanks for stopping by.
Friday, December 11, 2015
Friday Quilt Hop * 12-11-15
Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.
7 pages of patterns and tutes
http://thecraftymummy.com/category/tutorials/
lots of tutes here too
http://quackadoodlequilt.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html
free patterns at the bottom of the list
http://dsquilts.com/fabric_and_patterns.asp?PageID=1367
Have yourself a great weekend. THanks so much for stopping by.
Monday, December 7, 2015
CCQ #24 & CCQ #25 - Panels
I was recently gifted with these 2 children- size panels. I backed them with fleece and quilted them up in a jiffy. Each one measures about 44 x 33. They will be donated to the guild for our children's ward hospital mission.
I'm adding these to my CCQ page which showcases many charity/children comfort quilts I've been able to make for others.
I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times
and Tuesday with Freemotion By The River
and Quilt Story
Visit these links to see what other creative quilters are working on today.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
I'm adding these to my CCQ page which showcases many charity/children comfort quilts I've been able to make for others.
I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times
and Tuesday with Freemotion By The River
and Quilt Story
Visit these links to see what other creative quilters are working on today.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Friday, December 4, 2015
Friday Quilt Hop * 12-4-15
Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.
a nice variety here
http://www.charmaboutyou.com/p/tutorials-and-patterns.html
a few here too
http://www.goodgollyginger.com/p/tutorials.html
needleturn applique techniques
http://quiltsalott.blogspot.com/p/applique-tips-and-tricks.html
Have a great weekend. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Monday, November 30, 2015
CCQ #23 - Log Cabin Orphans
This quilt was designed around a bundle of log cabin blocks donated to the quilt club. When I go to their sew days, I am often given the challenge to do something with these donations. I decided to offset the blocks with a very dark brown. The quilt is 60 x 71".
and here is the back ...............................
You can see all the quilts I've made for donation on my CCQ page ..tab at the top.
I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times.
On Tuesday a great link up with Connie at Freemotion By The River
and Quilt Story
Click on over there to see what other creative quilters are working on today.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
and here is the back ...............................
You can see all the quilts I've made for donation on my CCQ page ..tab at the top.
I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times.
On Tuesday a great link up with Connie at Freemotion By The River
and Quilt Story
Click on over there to see what other creative quilters are working on today.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Saturday, November 28, 2015
RSC15 Sampler - Combo blocks
I am still working on the connecting blocks. These are not a fast process with family gatherings going on this weekend. I've found I had to take many of the blocks back to the pressing board and attack them with the steam iron. I hate to do that, but my iron is useless when set on heat only. I've tried to be careful with the steam iron and handling.
Here is a quarter sample on the design board. I may not get it finished before the year is over, but I hope the top will be done. Funny how you can see the design flow so much better in a photo, than while it is in front of you. No blocks sewn together yet .............
You can see all my blocks for this project together on my RSC15 Sampler page, Just click on the tab at the top.
I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy where you can see what other creative quilters are doing with their scraps.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Here is a quarter sample on the design board. I may not get it finished before the year is over, but I hope the top will be done. Funny how you can see the design flow so much better in a photo, than while it is in front of you. No blocks sewn together yet .............
You can see all my blocks for this project together on my RSC15 Sampler page, Just click on the tab at the top.
I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy where you can see what other creative quilters are doing with their scraps.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Friday, November 27, 2015
Friday Quilt Hop * 11-27-15
Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.
the ultimate tutorials in fabric manipulation
https://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/2014/07/26/41-fabric-manipulation-tutorials/
a nice variety of tutes here
http://quiltingjetgirl.com/tutorials/
nice assortment of patterns here
http://thecraftyquilter.com/tutorials/
plus a variety of tutorials
http://thecraftyquilter.com/tips-techniques/
Have a happy and safe holiday weekend. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Saturday, November 21, 2015
RSC15 Sampler - Mint Green
Finally, Blocks 24 & 25 - light greens. You'll find I cheated on the sampler center on one of them.
I've moved on to the alternating blocks now. All the color pieces are cut. Yesterday, I assembled 2 of them............... so pretty. I will be spending the next few days stitching up the remaining 22. You can visit my RSC15 Challenge page to see all my blocks for this project. I want to be all caught up and ready for the 2016 challenge. The new ideas are surmounting!
I'm linking up with Angela at SoScrappy where you can see what other quilters are creating with this challenge.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Friday, November 20, 2015
Friday Quilt Hop * 11-20-15
Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.
some tutes here, a new blog to visit, have a look around
http://freshofftheframe.blogspot.ca/p/my-favourite-tutorials.html
check out lots of interesting patterns here too
http://www.sewcanshe.com/my-tutorials/
and more tutorials shared....
http://cathy-blueberrypatch.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Friday, November 13, 2015
Friday Quilt Hop * 11-13-15
Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you find some new inspiration today.
a huge variety of tutorials here
http://maureencracknellhandmade.blogspot.com/p/project-ideas-tutorials.html
assorted tutorials here too
http://colorgirlquilts.com/category/tutorials
a nice assortment of tutes here also
http://aquilterstable.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html
Have a great weekend. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Monday, November 9, 2015
Winter Trees
I admired this little wall hanging from a photo on the net. It stuck in my mind. I thought it would be a lovely piece to display during the winter season. It measures 15" x 33" and finished up in 2 days.
I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times and Tuesday link up with Connie at Freemotion By The River.
Hop on over there to see what great projects are in the works by other quilters.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Friday, November 6, 2015
Friday Quilt Hop * Nov 6, 2015
Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you find some new inspiration today.
a few free patterns
http://www.quiltcountry.com/Quilt_Country_free_pattern.asp
oodles of pattern tutorials here
http://inspiredbyfabric.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html
several more free patterns here; be sure to check out more tabs at the top of the page
http://www.thesewingdirectory.co.uk/patchwork-and-quilting-projects/
Have a happy weekend. Thanks so much for stopping by.
Wednesday, November 4, 2015
Embroidered Christmas Wreath
I have a great finish to report. It's not a large piece, 25 x 25", but certainly used up alot of hand stitching time. The center piece was pre-printed and intended for quilting. I wanted to embroider it with color. I started it a few years ago, then it went into the closet for awhile.
Whenever you have a clear out, you uncover forgotten projects. I have rekindled my hand stitching phase and try to do it every evening. I started by finishing the stitching on this piece. Then it sat again, waiting for an appropriate border. I used Sulky 12 wt thread and 3-strand embroidery floss.
Then it sat again, waiting for an appropriate border. I put another border on it, it just didn't work. I took that border off, and chose this one. I like it.
I'm linking up with Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation. Hop on over there to see what other delightful projects are being created.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Whenever you have a clear out, you uncover forgotten projects. I have rekindled my hand stitching phase and try to do it every evening. I started by finishing the stitching on this piece. Then it sat again, waiting for an appropriate border. I used Sulky 12 wt thread and 3-strand embroidery floss.
Then it sat again, waiting for an appropriate border. I put another border on it, it just didn't work. I took that border off, and chose this one. I like it.
I'm linking up with Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation. Hop on over there to see what other delightful projects are being created.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Friday, October 30, 2015
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.
Monday, October 26, 2015
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.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
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.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Friday, October 23, 2015
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
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Saturday, October 17, 2015
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.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
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.
Thanks so much for stopping by!
Friday, October 16, 2015
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.
Saturday, October 10, 2015
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.
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, October 9, 2015
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.
Thursday, October 8, 2015
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.
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.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
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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.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Friday, October 2, 2015
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.
Monday, September 28, 2015
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 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...
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!
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| 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...
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| 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.
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Saturday, September 26, 2015
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.
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?
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.
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.
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| Cozy Block 4 |
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| 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.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Friday, September 25, 2015
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.
Tuesday, September 22, 2015
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.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
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.
Thanks so much for stopping by.
Friday, September 18, 2015
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.
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