RSC16 - August

I have none of the color for this month, some shade of purple.  But I knew all along the last 3 colors I would need to use, light green, red and yellow.  I predict that Angela will still call these last two colors, so I did light green this month.

Again, I have piled it all together on my design wall without the energy to bring out the previous months' parts for a proper group photo.

I did the bear paw block, the sampler row, my modified indian hatchet row, crayon row, 8 scrappy churn dash blocks and 5 over-sized crumb block tops.  All this came out of the scrap bin!  Evidently, if I didn't do this challenge every month, I would need LOTS more bins.

These crumb blocks will be the beginning practice foundations for my journey into FMQ.  They will become hot pads.  I have practice sandwiches all lined up to begin FMQ ............................... TODAY.  Yes, I am nervous.  I must remember to have fun with it and do not judge.  I hope it is a positive experience and I can grow in my quilting.

I am linking up with Angela at Soscrappy.  Be sure to visit there to see what everyone else is making with their  light greens    purples.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-12-16

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a variety of quilting & sewing projects
http://maureencracknellhandmade.blogspot.com/p/project-ideas-tutorials.html

a few assorted quilting and crochet patterns
http://thatssojulie.blogspot.com/p/tutorials-and-patterns.html

some delightful projects here
http://traceyjayquilts.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

6 pages of projects here
http://shequiltsalot.com/category/tutorials/


Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 8-5-16

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several free patterns here
http://www.quiltnbee.biz/free-quilt-bag--patterns.htm

seriously, 21 pages of free patterns!  use the arrows at the bottom of the page to navigate
https://www.lovequilting.com/product-category/patterns/free-patterns/

a nice assortment of tutes here too
http://tallgrassprairiestudio.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html


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

D9P - Baby

The baby big blocks project for this month is Disappearing 9 Patch .  This sweet little bundle begins with only four,  9-patch blocks.  Chop them down the middle and toss them in different directions to get this adorable 35 inch finished baby quilt.

I am sharing basic instructions for this little quilt.  You can download the PDF file here.  This is a great design for using up leftover fabric squares from other projects.

D9P Baby by Kat Scribner on Scribd

I made up 2 kits for the quilt club to sew.  With 20 blocks leftover (make 5- 9/patch blocks, I put my rendition together a bit differently.  I think it looks .................  modern.  It measures 36 x 45.

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Friday Quilt Hop * 7-29-16

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a few star patterns plus lots of ornaments
http://cas.createashoppeplus.com/~sewuniqu//pages/FreePatterns.php

lots of categories with free patterns, join the mailing list to receive them
http://www.quiltingdaily.com/free-ebooks

a bundle of tutorials here
https://quiltexpressions.wordpress.com/category/tutorials/

several tutorials here too
https://wandadotson.com/tips-and-tutorials-2/


Have a great weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

Keys to Contentment

This project was an embroidery BOM offered last year by Val Laird.  I haven't found that it's still available, but Val has offered a free BOM for 2016.  You will find it here at
http://val-laird.blogspot.com/p/free-patterns.html.

Okay, so I finally decided to put this piece together.  I chose a setting and made a bundle of 2 inch finished pinwheels for sashing.  I am happy with this finish.  It will spend some time hanging over the mantle.  It finishes about 36 inches square.

I'm linking up with Connie at Freemotion By The River  and  Quilt Story.

Wednesday I'll connect with  Susan at Quilt Fabrication  and Lorna of Sew Fresh Quilts.

Visit these blogs to see what other creative quilters are sharing today.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

RSC16 Scrapbusters - In the Pink

July's color is pink.  I did manage to get all the working parts done for the 5 RSC projects I have going on.  I sure hope somebody will want some of these quilts when they're done.  (g)

I didn't find the ambition to pull out all the parts from previous months to make good photos.  Just a quick shot of all the pinks together this time.   Maybe  next  month  ...................................

I'm linking up with Angela of Soscrappy.  Hop on over there to see what everyone else is creating with their pink fabrics.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-22-16

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Lots of wonderful tutes here
http://madebychrissied.blogspot.com/p/tutorials-with-clickable-images.html

lots of tutorials here too
http://www.quiltaddictsanonymous.com/tutorials/

and dont miss this year's BOM
http://www.quiltaddictsanonymous.com/block-of-the-month-2016/

free patterns and tutorials on the left sidebar
http://ecoughlindesigns.blogspot.it/2016/06/opposites-attract-blog-hop.html


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Friday Quilt Hop * 7-15-16

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A nice variety of tutes and patterns
https://weddingdressblue.wordpress.com/tutorials/

a few nice patterns here
http://carriedawayquilting.blogspot.com/p/free-tutorial.html

a nice list of freebies here too
http://www.quiltdesignnw.com/quilting-tips-free-quilt-patterns.htm



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

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-8-16

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some tutorials here
http://bryanhousequilts.com/my-tutorials

find the tutes in the right sidebar
http://blog.michaelmillerfabrics.com/

a host of tutes in the right sidebar here too
http://karensquilting.com/blog/

some useful tutorials
http://mamaspark.blogspot.com/p/blog-page.html

plus a huge list of tutorial links
http://mamaspark.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_7176.html


Thanks so much for stopping by.

Big Squares Baby Block

A fast and effective way to make a baby quilt is to supersize the blocks.  I named this modern baby quilt Big Squares Baby Block.  It is quick to cut and sew and so fun to quilt up.  This one measures 40 x 40 and can be made from a scrappy assortment of squares.

I have prepared some easy instructions to share with you

Baby Squares Big Block by Kat Scribner on Scribd

and here is my Big Squares Baby Block quilt. I am donating it to our club for the local hospital children's ward.

I'm linking up with Susan of Quilt Fabrication  and  Lorna at Sew Fresh Quilts.  Visit these links to see what other quilters are creating today.

Linking up Friday with Michele's Romantic Tangle.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday Quilt Hop * 7-1-16

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bags bags and more bags
http://wesens-art.blogspot.de/2015/10/70-crossbody-bags.html

you'll find a nice selection of free patterns
http://www.fabricpatch.com.au/main/free-patterns-c-269/

assortment of tutorials
http://quilttherapy.com/?page_id=8667

a few free patterns
http://quilttherapy.com/?page_id=9144

and some fancy block patterns
http://quilttherapy.com/?page_id=8789


I wish everyone a safe and happy holiday weekend.  Thanks for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 6-24-16

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the overnighter bag
http://porchswingquilts.blogspot.com/p/blog-page_5227.html

a nice collection of tutes and patterns
http://www.karenssewingroom.blogspot.com/p/tutorial.html

a variety of videos and tutes
http://www.keepnuinstitchesquilting.com/category/tutorials/

plus more ideas here
http://www.keepnuinstitchesquilting.com/category/tips/


Thanks so much for stopping by.

RSC16 for June

I spent the last few days catching up with my Rainbow Scrap Challenge projects.  I'll just showcase all of them together.  The color was aqua this month,  I have so little of aqua, so I concentrated on light blue with a bit of aqua.

I'll begin with my favorite project ..............  my 'modified' indian hatchet block.  The rows are 14 - 6" blocks long. The design board isn't large enough to show it all, but you get the idea .......

Next up is the scrappy bear paw blocks,..........

with a close-up of June's block..................

and the crayon project .......................

lastly here is my RSC16 Sampler in progress .............................

the EQ mock-up, this may help me visualize row placements.............

4 more colors will complete my sets.  Then it will be time to plan borders and finishes.  Two of these quilts are planned for queen size,  the crayon quilt will be a large child size.  I haven't yet decided about the bear paw, but planning a very special layout.

It's amazing how many quilts keep coming out of those scrap bins!!  I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy.

and on Sunday, linking with Cynthia for Oh Scrap.

  Hop on over there to see what everyone else is making from their scrap bins.

A special  "THank You"  to our Fathers this weekend.    Thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday Quilt Hop * 6-17-16

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select any category to get to its collection
http://latenightquilter.com/tutorial-archives/

some free patterns under "Pages"  sidebar
http://louquilts.blogspot.ca/

an interesting assortment of tutorials here
http://katandcatquilts.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

nice place to visit; maybe been here before
https://frommycarolinahome.wordpress.com/quilting-project-tutorials/


Have a great weekend.  THanks for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hopt * 6-10-16

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ooodles of patterns and tutes
http://www.kitchentablequilting.com/p/tips-and-tutorials.html

have you seen these free patterns yet?
http://www.conniekresin.com/tutorials

a few interesting tutorials
http://devotedquilter.blogspot.ca/p/tutorials.html


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

Friday Quilt Hop * 6-3-16

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some really nice patterns here
https://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/quilt-tutorials/

and quilt designs from one block
https://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/quilt-designs-on-the-drawing-board/

lots of video tutorials;  have we been here before?
https://mypatchwork.wordpress.com/free-patchwork-sewing-tutorials-patterns/video-sewing-tutorials/

and more tutes here
http://quiltingmod.blogspot.com/p/tutorials_24.html

plus a handy collection of tutorial & pattern links
http://thequiltyarn.blogspot.com.au/p/tutorials.html


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

Shamrock's

This little finish is a UFO from a couple years ago. I did the hand embroidery then it hung on the back of a door, waiting for borders.   I gave up the idea of  a fancy pieced border when I stumbled on a leftover piece of this irish print.

Be sure to visit these sites to see what other creative quilters are sharing too.

                       Monday  -  Patchwork Times

                       Tuesday  -  Freemotion By the River
                                                Quilt Story

Thanks so much for stopping by!

RSC16 - Green Sampler Row

I followed Angela's direction for using the easy angle and companion angle rulers for my geese.  I've never had much consistent success with making flying geese.  I'm pretty sure I've tried all the methods and specialty rulers.  These rulers worked very well for me this time.  I made 27 geese and only one lost it's point.

Here is an EQ simulation of the quilt sampler in progress:

I seem to be working toward bed size quilts this year.  I'm not sure the busi-ness of these rows together is working for me.  I may have to insert some separator strips. Then again, I could change my mind before the year is out.  

I'm linking up with Angela at Soscrappy.  Visit there to see what everyone else is creating with their green fabrics.  I wonder what the color will be for June?????   

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 5-27-16

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adorable patterns here
http://www.thistlethicketstudio.com/p/free-patterns-tutorials.html

lots of tutorials
http://fleurdelisquilts.blogspot.com/p/tutorials_20.html

free patterns here
http://www.dawnchorusstudio.com/quilting/patterns/#.Vv2xWuIrK5g

and some tutorials
http://www.dawnchorusstudio.com/quilting/tutorials/#.Vv2xoeIrK5g


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