Monday, March 30, 2026

Placemat Challenge - 26-05

 The monthly color challenge at Freemotion By The  River this month is green.  I dug deep into my green scrap bin and began casually sewing like-shapes together and didn't have a real plan.  Then it was time to make something from them.  

I began in the center with the half square triangles.  They didn't inspire me much so I separated them with a thin strip; then framed around that.  I had to stripset pairs which I used to build up the width.  I really was thinking this one is so ugly;  then I added the light print top and bottom.  It has grown on me now  Sewing with your little scraps takes alot of time and makes alot of mess.


I pulled a couple leftover chunks from that bin to make the back too.  Don't look too closely at the free motion quilting.  I was trying to work with the Every Wave template by Amanda Murphy,  I might have done better if I made some registration lines or watched a video. I eventually scrapped the template and quilted widely spaced wiggly lines.


I'm linking up with Connie at 2026 March Color of the Month - Freemotion by the River and also joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.


Saturday, March 28, 2026

A Quilters Cove - Red Ranch House # 3

 



A Quilters Cove is meeting up again today.  You will find the link up with Andree over at Quilting & Learning, What a Combo.   Be sure to visit there to see our house quilt blocks and link up if you are inspired to do so.

This months RSC color for March is Red.  I looked thru my red scraps; wasn't very inspired, so I postponed my  creativity ..........  all month long it seems.  Then this past week I remembered.... I had 2 other scrap baskets of reds left from other projects which was stashed in another room. 

After I toiled thru 6 appts this week and finished my easter wallhanging panel "Risen"; I set my mind to the March house block.  This block is a big 9" x 18".  My house quilt layout contains blocks of assorted sizes.  My applique is not very professional; so thankfully, this project is meant to have a touch of whimsy.


Along with Andree of  Quilting Learning Combo, I'm also joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.


Saturday -  soscrappy

                                                  Quilting Patchwork Appliqué           

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.


Friday, March 27, 2026

Friday Quilt Hop * 3-27-2026

 


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


several freebies; dont miss the great bargello pattern
with several layout options


free pattern sheets from QT Fabrics


an extensive listing over 6 pages of links to free patterns


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.












Friday, March 20, 2026

2026 SAHRR - An Extra Round 7

 


The grand display for the 2026 Stay At Home Round Robin begins next Wednesday, March 25th.  The show will be held at Quilting Gail | A scrappy quilter and not a perfect quilter.

My 2026 SAHRR project went above and beyond or better said as 'overboard' when I added a round 7 to the plan for 2 reaons:  1) there was lots of the fabric collection remaining and 2) my round 6 made the top look unfinished.

So far this year, I've spent much of my wednesday mornings playing with options in EQ for this project.  I am not 100% satisfied with my version of round 7,  BUT  I've reached the point of needing to be finished with the brainwork over it.

So my flimsy now measures 69 x 77.  I ran out of background and used a different white on the outermost 2 inch border. This is another bright, happy quilt, like last year's version turned out to be also.



Correction:   I'm linking up with Kathleen at Kathleen McMusing - Quilter, Teacher and Designer

Naturally, I'm linking up with Gail next Wednesday for the SAHRR parade and also joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Saturday -  soscrappy

                                                  Quilting Patchwork Appliqué           

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.


Friday Quilt Hop * 3-20-2026


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


a few blocks and small projects incl. and
interesting wreath created from ties


fun way to make a framed heart on point - even scrappy


extensive list of quilt blocks in alphabetical order


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

 

Saturday, March 14, 2026

Heartstrings Donations: Val # 5 & Lil BH # 2

 This first little baby quilt is a donation thru Heartstrings Group;  the top donated by Valerie of Maine and the backing from a quilter friend in Illinois.  I quilted with straight lines and binding to finish at 36 x 36.  It will go to The Hope Center which is a local organization supporting new-to-be mothers.


This lil bear hug quilt # 02 is  the result of a mission began last year also by the Heartstrings Group.  We make lil quilts to wrap up a stuffed critter to donate to organizations supporting children in need or times of crisis.  I am a bit behind my goal for this year, but hope to get caught up. Last year there were alot of little tops sent to a few of us by members to finish and donate for them.

On behalf of RSC color for March,  I made this one in reds. I started out making 4 patches from 3-1/2 inch leftover squares.  The back is also red with thin white hearts. This turned out 22 inches square.


I'm joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Saturday -  soscrappy

                                                  Quilting Patchwork Appliqué           

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.


Friday, March 13, 2026

Friday Quilt Hop * 3-13-2026


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


lots of quilts, baby quilts, holiday blocks


a few patterns using mini charms


bags, fabric containers, christmas stockings
and more - 2 pages


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.




 

Saturday, March 7, 2026

Open Spaces Challenge

 This project is a free motion quilting challenge by Angela Walters from last year.  I bought the panel and added the extra border strips which was also printed as a panel.  The challenge was to expand your experience with large background or open spaces.  The videos are free.  You can get the supplies at 

LG Negative Spaces Challenge Panel | Quilting Is My Therapy

So quilting large open spaces is not my area of excellence.  I seem to be mostly a block by block quilter. I am most comfortable letting shapes guide my quilting design.  I forced myself into each quilting session.  I wanted to make each area different, so I even did free motion designs that I had avoided in the past due to lack of confidence.

I am fine with how it turned out.  Actually, I'm not thrilled about the quilt colors or design of the panel, but wanted to experience the challenge.  Maybe it will appeal to the younger set?  Most of my quilts are made just for the joy of the process and are happily passed on when finished.

This quilt has very detailed stitching, so many close up photos were necessary.  I neglected to photo the back but it is a wide back of red, white & blue.  It finished at 64 x 74.















I'm joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Saturday -  soscrappy

                                                  Quilting Patchwork Appliqué           

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.
















Friday, March 6, 2026

Friday Quilt Hop * 3-06-2026


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


a brand new mystery quilt; clues weekly & free only 
from Fri-Sun


fabric basket, washcloths, baby quilts,
applique methods and more ....


great pattern for jelly rolls or leftover strips and bricks


extensive collection of patterns designed around precuts


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.



 

Monday, March 2, 2026

 


Now for Round 6 of the Stay at Home Round Robin project.  You will find the prompt for Round 6 offered by AnjaQuilts .   She said ' quilters creative choice'; which is a great prompt at this stage in our projects.

I felt my round 5 looked unfinished,  so I complicated my round 6 by making the sides different from the top and bottom.  In addition,  I had specific colors on each wing of the geese  BUT  as I sewed them,  my geese were upside down to add the wings.  This made all my colors in the wrong place.  I did  ALOT of unstitching on this round!  My project now measures 51 x 60.



I declare my project STILL looks unfinished, so I am determined to work up a Round 7 with the remaining pieces of this fabric collection.  

I'm joining Anja's linky HERE  and my weekly parties.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.


Saturday, February 28, 2026

A Quilters Cove - Green Gables-Block 2

 


It's time to share my neighborhood house constructed in greens for February's RSC color as hosted by Angela of Soscrappy.  

This block will measure 9" x 10-1/2" when sewn into the quilt.  I used a blanket stitch around most of the elements and a straight stitch on the small pieces.  I love the flowering trees which accent the greens so nicely.  Hmmm, no one can enter the house until I remember to install the door handle!



Andree of Quilting & Learning - What a Combo! hosts a linky party on the last Saturday of each month to share our housing projects.  Plus, you can find all the links related to our housing project on "A Quilters Cove" page listed at the top HERE .

Also, be sure to visit these linky parties this week to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Saturday -  soscrappy

                                                  Quilting Patchwork Appliqué           

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.


Friday, February 27, 2026

Friday Quilt Hop * 2-27-2026

 


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


lovely scrappy shamrock or heart


lots of important quilting tips on bindings, 
pieced backings, borders and more .....


curved piecing, tatw tree skirt, flat iron bag
and more


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Monday, February 23, 2026

2026 SAHRR - Round 5

 


The prompt for Round 5 of this years' Stay at Home Round Robin is offered by Gail over at QuiltingGail.com    Round #5 for the 2026 SAHRR | Quilting Gail.  Gail suggested using 2 colors in this round.  You could use 2 color families plus background, which is what I did because I am working from a half yard bundle collection which now consists of leftover pieces.

I wanted to make this quilt rectangular, so my version of round 5 frames only the top and bottom.  I used the golden yellow family, some blue triangles and some background triangles.  I also needed to add a coping strip to make my border strip fit.  This quilt now measures 48 x 56.  My final round will have to be a 4 inch or 8 inch border.


I'm linking up with Gail HERE  where you can see all the other round robin creations   AND

I'm joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.



Saturday, February 21, 2026

Green Bricks Bear Hug 26-03

 I've been on the run every day this week with only stolen time in the sewing room.  Since I haven't accomplished anything from the green scrap bin this month, I grabbed partial jelly strips and made some rail fence blocks.  I sewed them into pinwheels and had enough for a very large 26 inch little bear hug quilt # 03. I won't get it finished today BUT I am determined to finish it this week.




I'm joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

Saturday -  soscrappy

                                                  Quilting Patchwork Appliqué           

Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.

Friday, February 20, 2026

Friday Quilt Hop * 2-20-2026

 


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


25 pages showcase link to many free patterns

some strippy quilts and a couple interesting
block methods


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by

Monday, February 16, 2026

2026 SAHRR - Round 4


 


Wendy at Pieceful Thoughts of My Quilting Life is hosting the prompt for Round 4 of the 2026 Stay at Home Round Robin. This week the prompt involves curves.  It could be curves in a block or curved applique or even curves in the fabric design.

I definitely put alot of work into this round.  I didn't want dresdens or drunkards path blocks because they would be too large for my overall plan,  plus I was working with measurements now of 42 inches on each side.

The fabrics are richer than they appear in this indoor photo.  I made the arch by using interfacing; leaving the bottom long edge open, turning right side out and topstitching with a blanket stitch onto  a 2-1/2 inch background strip which was then added to the center as one border strip each side.  I also took this time to top stitch down all the fusible flowers and butterflies.  I used a navy shade of Glide thread for all the top stitching.  My piece now measures 46 inches square.  I will need to choose one of the next 2 prompts to turn this quilt into a rectangle.




Along with Wendy of Pieceful Thoughts, I'm also joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.


Monday   -   Small Quilts & Doll Quilts

                      Monday Musings at Songbird Designs

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.





Friday, February 13, 2026

Friday Quilt Hop * 2-13-2026

 


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



263 Pages of projects, large, small, seasonal
don't get lost here !!!

I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.


Tuesday, February 10, 2026

Placemat Challenge 26-02,3,4

 So I may be sharing my placemat finishes in bunches.  In honor of SoScrappy RSC blues for last month, I finished this scrappy spiral placemat.


and the back ............



Connie at Freemotion By The River is also having a monthly color challenge and link-up.  This month is reds. I wanted to refresh my memory for making the delectable mountains block, so I used that method for my challenge.  I finished binding them yesterday and today they will be used for a hostess gift.


and the backs...................


Along with Freemotion By The River, I'm joining these lovely linky parties this week.  Please be sure to visit them to see what other creative quilters are sharing.

        Wednesday   -    The Inquiring Quilter

Thursday   -   quiltinglearningcombo.blogspot.com

My Quilt Infatuation

Blog - A Quiltery

Friday  -  Alycia Quilts


I wish everyone a happy and creative week.  Thanks so much for stopping by.