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

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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


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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/


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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/


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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.

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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/


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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



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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


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