2 Baby Quilts - Finished

I've just finished these 2 baby qults.  The first one  is 40" square.  I thought rounded corners would work nicely on this quilt - not quite happy with it this time.

If you want to make up a quick baby quilt, you can download this file
with the cutting plan.

Sisters Choice Baby Quilt by Kat Scribner

                          

                       
                                                              and here is the quilt

Sisters Choice Baby Quilt

This toddler quilt is 40 x 51.  It is a free pattern offered at Claudias Quilt Shop  HERE .  It was a fun design to work up.  I had to blend 2 fabrics for the binding to have enough.

16-Patch Rails

I'm linking up with Michelle at Michelle's Romantic Tangle for Let's Make Baby Quilts. Visit there to see who else is sharing their baby quilts today.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 2-19-16

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





several unique tutorials here
https://huntersdesignstudio.com/tutorials/

lots of interesting projects here too
http://lilysquilts.blogspot.co.uk/p/tutorials-and-qals.html

visited here before?  surely lots to see
http://www.shinyhappyworld.com/browse/free-patterns

plus a ton of her tutes
http://www.shinyhappyworld.com/browse/lessons-tutorials


Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

16 Patch Pink Rails

I set out to make a baby quilt set.  My latest habit is to make a 40" square baby quilt for infant which can be used over car seats and carriers later and a larger, toddler side quilt for cuddling and using for a play mat.  I got the top pieced Monday.  Tuesday is for quilting.  I also have the 40" square top pieced and waiting for quilting.  Will show that later.

You can find the pattern here:  Obviously it is an easy one, sew fun.

http://www.claudiasquiltshoppe.com/Absolute2BlueWinter.htm 

I'm linking up with Connie at Freemotion By The River  and   Quiltstory  for Fabric Tuesday.

and Wednesday I'm sharing with Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts .and Susan of Quilt Fabrication.

Visit these sites to see what other talented quilters are working on.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

RSC16 - Browns

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.

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.

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!

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.

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.

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 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.

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.

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

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 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.

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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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 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 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.