Pink & Purple Drunkard Path

One month last year, our bucket skill challenge was curved piecing.  I set about making drunkard path blocks for the first time.   Hmmmm,  not so difficult really........just slower going.  I chose a print for the DP blocks, then pulled yardage to compliment the print.

Actually, I set up this design in EQ first, just to see where I was going!  EQ helped me with the special sized templates for the DP block units and the borders too..... and it helped me plan the special pieced backing!  This quilt is made from 6" blocks and finishes at  64 x 72.

and here is the back ..................................................

I'm joining these linky parties where you'll discover more quilters and their wonderful projects.

                       Patchwork Times  (today)               

                     Freemotion By the River  (tues)

     Quilt Story  (tues)

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CCQ's 18, 19 & 20

I still aim for 2 charity comfort quilts a month - most of them are baby and toddler size.  This month I thought I'd take the quick 'n easy route. ... the   Supersize 9-Patch  designed by Anita Grossman Soloman .... .

So, putting the tops together was super quick ----  the quilting took longer as I had fun with different designs with the walking foot.  These are all backed with comfy fleece, washed, and ready for gifting.

You can see all my comfort quilts on the  CCQ  page.  Thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday Quilt Hop * 4-24-15

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several quick projects here
http://www.fabricmutt.blogspot.hu/p/tutorials.html

some handy tutorials here too
http://theinspiredwren.blogspot.hu/p/tutorials.html

a huge variety of tutorials all in one place
http://www.quiltscapesqs.com/p/tutorials-small-projects.html

and a few more patterns here
http://sukiedontyaknow.com/tutorials/


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

Friday Quilt Hop * 4-17-15

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great variety of projects here
http://www.scrapatches.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

a fine group of tutorials here
http://sewtodaycleantomorrow.blogspot.com.au/p/tutorials_10.html

also check out her selection of free patterns
http://sewtodaycleantomorrow.blogspot.com.au/p/my-patterns.html

some great projects here
http://www.quiltingtreasures.com/b2cprojectsheets/

plus click this link for the collection of archived files
http://www.quiltingtreasures.com/Archive/


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

Friday Quilt Hop * 4-10-15

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a few handy ideas here, I like the play mat
http://grapes-hearts.blogspot.de/p/my-tutorials.html

3 pages of free quilt blocks
http://colorgirlquilts.com/category/freequiltpatternsandtutorials/free-quilt-blocks

and check out the Tutorials tab for several quilting techniques
http://colorgirlquilts.com/category/tutorials

some handy methods for beginners
http://madebychrissied.blogspot.com/p/tutorials-with-clickable-images.html


Have a great weekend and thanks for stopping by!

Friday Quilt Hop * 4-3-15

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a few cute tutes here, I really like the Good Vibrations quilt
http://thimblemouseandspouse.blogspot.com/p/t.html

3 pages of free patterns here
http://www.accuquilt.com/patterns/free-quilt-patterns.html?p=1

a hefty helping of tutorials and quilt patterns
http://onelaststitch.blogspot.com/p/my-tutorials.html


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Keys to Contentment - Block 3

The March block is stitched up and stashed with the others.  When all 9 blocks are done, I hope to frame them into a colorful wall hanging.  You can see all the blocks together on this  PAGE  .

You can get these patterns for yourself, by visiting Val Laird's blog button in my left sidebar.

I'm linking up with Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation where you'll find many other quilters sharing their projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

CCQ # 17 - Quick Strippy

Here is another what I would term 'quilt in a day' pattern.  This one is called the Quick Strippy - a pattern found at www.maryquilts.com.  Mary shares a lot of free patterns there.  I had a piece of fleece donated from my quilt club, to use for backing, so I altered the size of Mary's pattern to fit this piece of fleece.

You can finish more comfort quilts when you choose patterns that let the fabric do all the work.  This little quilt is 37 x 44.

Be sure to visit my  CCQ  page to see all my charity comfort quilts.

I'm linking up with:       Judy at Patchwork Times    

                                     Connie at Freemotion By The River  

                                         and         Quilt Story

 I hope you'll visit these sites to enjoy many more creative quilters and their projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 3-27-15

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
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sewing tutorials here, several useful for quilting methods
http://www.ohyoucraftygal.blogspot.com/p/sewing-tutorials.html

LuAnn has some handy tutorials, check out the tabs at the top of her blog
http://luannsloosethreads.blogspot.com/

links to 100 free quilt blocks, design your next quilt
http://thesewingloftblog.com/100-quilt-blocks/


Have yourself a wonderful weekend and thanks so much for stopping by.

CCQ # 16 - Poo Bear

I belong to the UMW Ladies Circle at my church.  This year we are having a  fall - winter fundraiser to provide for local missions.  One of the ladies donated a piece of poo bear fabric.  The fabric looked all green to me, so I decided to break it up by adding a top piece and a cuddly sleeping bear.  I backed it with a blue fleece.  It measures 41 x 57.

You can see all my charity comfort quilts on the  CCQ  page.

I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times  and  Connie at  Freemotion By The River  where you'll find other great quilters sharing their projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 3-20-15

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you'll find some tutorials here
http://www.vanillajoy.com/category/tutorials

some new tutes here too
http://best-time-of-our-lives.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html

helpful instructions here
http://www.quiltinglines.com/p/tutorials-tips.html


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

CCQ # 15 - Scrappy Rails

A friend passed along a strippy rails pattern that would be quick for a child comfort quilt. It was truly a QIAD 'quilt in a day'.  I pulled everything except the celery green from my scrap bins.  I downsized the pattern by using only 20 blocks to fit with fleece backing donated from the guild. It is only 30 x 32, perfect for stroller or car seat.

Visit this  page  to see all my comfort quilts.

I'm linking up with Judy at Patchwork Times where you will find more creative quilters sharing this projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

RSC15 Sampler - March Yellows

My scrap bins do not hold alot of variety in yellows.  The two sampler blocks are ready and waiting. Some points are a bit lost.  I'm okay with that cuz the quilt police are on spring break.

I have made friends with the easy angle and companion angle templates while doing this project.  Angela has worked up tutorials for the center sampler blocks using these templates.  If I'm careful with the 1/4" seam, it works pretty good and so convenient to cut them all from the same strips.    You can see all the monthly sampler blocks for the RSC15 Sampler on this page.

I'm linking up with Angela for Scraphappy Saturday where you will see what other quilters are making with their yellow scraps.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 3-13-15

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
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Here is 2 pages of projects, pick something to stitch up today
http://www.favoritefabric.com/cgi/commerce.cgi?search=action&searchstart=0&keywords=all&category=PATF&template=PDGCommTemplates/SearchResult_free_patterns.html

assorted tutes here too
https://kleiosbelly.wordpress.com/my-tutorials/

more free patterns
http://bethdonaldson.blogspot.ca/p/free-quilt-patterns.html

Have a great creative weekend and thanks for stopping by.

Keys to Contentment - Block 2

February Block 2 in the Keys to Contentment project is finished.  I thought I would leave the pressing until ready to put the set together into a wall hanging.

You can see the other blocks in this project on the  Keys to Contentment  page.

You can collect this project for yourself by going to Val Laird Designs.

I'm linking up with Kelly at My Quilt Infatuation for NNT where you'll find more creative quilters showing their projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 3-06-15

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teaching great techniques in video
http://www.keepnuinstitchesquilting.com/category/tutorials/

free quilt patterns, you need to register a name & email but the patterns download from their site
http://shop.patchworkbliss.com.au/

plenty of projects here, something for everyone
http://www.quilting-warehouse.com/projects.html


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

RSC15 Sampler - February Pinks

I played catch-up with the RSC15 Sampler project this month.  Finished the February pinks today.  I'm not totally satisfied with one of the centers. I'm hoping it won't stand out alot once it goes into the huge quilt.

I also moved on to the yellow blocks today.  Made the stars and one center. May have to wait til the end of the month to get the other instructions for yellows.  Visit my RSC Sampler page to follow this projects progress,

I'm linking up with Connie for Linky Tuesday where you'll find more creative quilters sharing their projects.

Thanks so much for stopping by!

Friday Quilt Hop * 2-27-15

Welcome to the Friday Quilt Hop.
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a variety of projects
http://sewscrumptious.blogspot.co.uk/p/tutorials.html

some free patterns here-scroll down past the garments for the bags & quilty projects
http://so-sew-easy.com/free-sewing-patterns/

25 great little pouches to make
http://thatsmyletter.blogspot.co.uk/p/pouches.html


Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 2-13-15

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




25 handy little quilting tutorials
http://www.babble.com/crafts-activities/25-small-quilting-tutorials/

some fun projects here
http://sewmeblog.blogspot.co.uk/p/tutorials.html

lots of wonderful tutorials here, it's worth a re-visit
http://ellisonlane.com/category/sewing-tutorials

and more here
http://monpetitlyons.blogspot.com/p/tutorials.html


Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday Quilt Hop * 2-6-15

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





some nice handy block tutorials here
http://sewfreshquilts.blogspot.com/p/great-tutorials-and-tips.html

a few interesting and unusual tutorials
http://www.sweetdreamsbysarah.com/p/my-tutorials.html

5 pages of small projects, mostly embroidery
http://www.birdbraindesigns.net/free-designs

and very interesting tutorials here too
http://blog.stoffbreite.de/anleitungentutorials-patterns/

Thanks so much for stopping by.