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.

Friday Quilt Hop * 1-15-16

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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 Quilt Hop * 1-8-16

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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.

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
                                                                                 _________
            TOTAL  yardage out                              =   172 yards


Yardage  IN by purchase or other acquisition.......  66  yards
                                                                                _________

    TOTAL  Net  yardage   OUT .........................   106  yards
                                                                                ========


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.

Friday Quilt Hop * 1-1-16

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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.

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!

Friday Quilt Hop * 12-25-15

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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 Quilt Hop * 12-18-15

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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 Quilt Hop * 12-11-15

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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.

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!

Friday Quilt Hop * 12-4-15

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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.

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!

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!

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.

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 Quilt Hop * 11-20-15

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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 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.

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 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.

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.