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

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.





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

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.





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

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.





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

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
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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

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
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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

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.




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.

RSC15 Sampler - Greens

So I got a little behind with my blocks. I'm now caught up for the moment,  anyway.  Here are my green star samplers.  I just can't imagine this quilt when it's all done.... so many scraps; how wonderful.  I also can't imagine how many other quilts are possible from the plentiful scraps in my bins.

You can find all my sampler blocks gathered together on this  PAGE  .

Hop on over to Soscrappy today to see what everyone else is making with their green scraps.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday Quilt Hop * 5-29-15

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
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20 pages of posts connected to free patterns and tutes; you might need to bookmark this one and browse during down time.
http://quilterinmotion.net/category/tutorials/


not quilty, but some handy charts and log sheets to help keep you organized
http://www.theprojectgirl.com/free-downloads/


assorted patterns for small items
http://mommysnaptime.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html


Thanks so much for stopping by.

RSC15 Sampler - Purples

Yep, the purples needed to be finished last month ..... alas, here are the star blocks.  I also have the 24 individual squares cut and set aside for the finishing steps. Sometimes I take a different route for the 6" center sampler block, which is what I did with one block here.

My green star blocks are also in progress. I hope to have them ready to share next week. All my sampler blocks are being collected on their own page  HERE .

In the meantime, I'm linking up with Angela at SoScrappy  where you'll see what else is being made from quilters' scrap bins.

Thanks to Angela for employing the easy angle and companion angle rulers in the instructions.  I really enjoy using them.  If not for this project,  I know they would have stayed on the shelf .

Thanks so much for stopping by!  Have a safe and happy holiday weekend.

Friday Quilt Hop * 5-22-15

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
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have you checked out all these tutes....
http://lovelaughquilt.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

free patterns to share here
http://www.shinyhappyworld.com/free-patterns

and some lessons
http://www.shinyhappyworld.com/free-lessons-tutorials/quilt-lessons

videos on QAYG with FMQ
http://www.shinyhappyworld.com/tag/qayg


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

Friday Quilt Hop * 5-15-15

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some fun tutorials here
http://sewsara.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html


really neat free patterns here too
http://www.fabricpatch.com.au/main/free-patterns-c-269/?zenid=6c2befaac3a457790b811bfdbcb1ee7c


great bag tutorials and more
http://sewsweetness.com/tutorials


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

Friday Quilt Hop * 5-8-15

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.





click on the little quilts to get to the patterns
https://littlegemquilts.wordpress.com/patterns/

and don't miss out on this extensive list of how-to links
https://littlegemquilts.wordpress.com/how-tos/

scroll down a bit to find a huge list of tutorials on the right sidebar
http://quiltingintherain.blogspot.com/


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

Friday Quilt Hop * 5-1-15

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
I hope you discover some new inspiration today.





a nice variety of patterns here
http://sometimescrafter.com/category/tutorials/

have you been to Wayne's World yet?  There is an enormous list on the right column, each block shows construction method and turns it into quilt designs.  the list is alphabetical, start here:
http://waynekollingersquiltblog.blogspot.com/search/label/5%20Patch%20Block

look thru the Free Patterns link for some sashiko projects
http://sashikostitchers.com/meringue-purse-tiny-little-zip-purse/

patterns on the side of modern
http://teaginnydesigns.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html


Thanks so much for stopping by.