Monday, December 30, 2013

Bonnie Hunter's Celtic Solstice Mystery Quilt Clues 3 & 4

I'm playing catch up. Christmas sewing, cooking and family activities kept me pretty busy this month. Today I was able to finish two clues in Bonnie Hunter's Celtic Solstice Mystery Quilt. Clue 3 turned 400 pieces into 25 pinwheels blocks and 100 HST's. Clue 4 turned 480 pieces into 120 4-patch blocks. I love these colors.

Wednesday, December 11, 2013

Bonnie Hunter's Celtic Solstice Mystery Quilt, Clue 2


Six hundred pieces of fabric made into chevron 100 blocks. I like the colors Bonnie chose for this mystery quilt. Next clue will be posted Friday.

Saturday, December 7, 2013

Bonnie Hunter's Celtic Solstice Mystery Quilt, Clue 1


Clue 1 is 188 blocks using 564 pieces. I started piecing Clue 2 blocks today. Bonnie suggested blue, orange, yellow, green and neutrals for this mystery quilt called Celtic Solstice. I love these colors.

Wednesday, November 27, 2013

Zombie Quilt


This Zombie themed quilt is for a grandchild. He wanted zombie colors. Especially green. I used Mary Johnson's Quick Strippie quilt pattern found here. It's a good pattern for a focal fabric like this one.


A closeup to show fabric and quilting detail.


The backing is more Zombie themed fabric.


And a closeup of the back. It's quilted with horizontal wavy lines using a walking foot. After a go in the washer and dryer it finished up to be a soft 39.5" x 52".

Saturday, November 23, 2013

2013 RSC November, Brown, Week 4, and a Baby Quilt Finish


After playing with some brown scraps, I'll add two 8.5" blocks and two knitted dishcloths to my collections. Lucky me. I had enough of the yummy variegated yellow yarn to make this second yellow dishcloth.
Though I have more brown scraps, I decided to start sewing together some of the blocks I've made this year during the Rainbow Scrap Challenge.
To see what others made with their brown scraps this week, go here.


I didn't want my sweet Quilty Habit Lantern Sew Along baby quilt top to be a UFO for long ... so I pulled some of my Rainbow Scrap Challenge 8.5" blocks to sew into a backing.


Look at that backing. Got carried away with those 8.5" blocks. Oh well. I like both sides. This little number is quilted with a loose free motion meander and bound with a bright lime green binding. After a go in the washer and dryer, this soft little donation baby quilt finished at 37" x 38".

Friday, November 22, 2013

Puzzle Quilt


I blogged about the center of this batik puzzle quilt in an earlier post. I used this pattern. It seemed a little small. So I added a few borders to make it larger. My quilting friend, Sharon Vrooman, suggested an inner light border and a darker outer border. Good idea! Now it looks like a framed puzzle.


The backing and the binding is pieced using batik fabrics and strips from my scraps and stash. Actually, everything in this quilt came from stash. It's quilted with a loose meandering free motion pattern and finished at 37" x 49.5".
Because it's going to be a wall hanging for a little while, it hasn't made a round in the washer and dryer. Later I'll wash and gift or donate this little girl friendly baby quilt.

Thursday, November 21, 2013

Beaquilter Sampler Sew Along Finished Quilt

All finished and I like it! A guy friendly quilt, I think. It was made with scraps and yardage from the "Stitch In Color" collection. I didn't make the last two blocks Bea posted in her sew along. Instead I sewed together thirty-six 2.5" squares cut from small scraps to make a block. And I used a block made by a friend for the 12'th block..
It's quilted with meandering free motion and the binding is scrappy.


The back is pieced with fabric left over from making the front. I may have enough scraps left to make a baby quilt next year.


For interest I sewed a row of scrappy blocks into the backing. After a go in the washer and dryer, this one finished at 50" x 63.5". Thanks Bea.

Friday, November 15, 2013

2013 RSC November, Brown, Week 3


It's been a busy week. My Beaquilter Sampler Sew Along quilt top and back are pieced and ready to sandwich and quilt. Hopefully I'll finish that one next week.
After another week I'll add three more 8.5" blocks to my collection. Also some string 60 degree triangles. Forgot to make some with my black, gray and white scraps last month. A knitted yellow dishcloth make it into the picture.
To see what others made with their brown scraps last week, go here Saturday morning.

Thursday, November 7, 2013

2013 RSC, November, Brown, Week 2


Been a slow week. Still, I did some sewing. I'll add a couple Crossroads blocks to my collection. Forgot to make one in black and gray last month. Now I have eleven blocks. I'll make Crossroads blocks another year. Another happy, scrappy house block for that collection. Now I have 21 houses. I'll make house blocks another year, too.
I won a mini charm pack of Double Chocolate from Fabrics N Quilts! I used all of them to make a couple beautiful pot holders for Christmas presents. Whoever gets them will be very happy.
A few knitted dishcloths make it into the picture. Love those yarns.
Now to make some apples for the Fat Quarter Shop Quilty Fun sew along. The sew along button is on the side of my blog.
I have all my fabrics chosen and put aside for Bonnie Hunter's new Mystery Quilt. First clue is day after Thanksgiving. I'm going to make her smaller, 75"x 75" version.
To see what others made with their brown scraps this week, go here Saturday morning.

Monday, November 4, 2013

Fabrics N Quilts' Scrap Quilt Challenge Grand Prize!


A few months ago, I entered a scrap quilt I made earlier this year in Fabrics N Quilts' "Scrap Quilt Challenge." The Grand Prize was a $25 Gift Certificate plus a prize pack of goodies. I won the drawing! Last week I used the gift certificate toward the purchase of some fabric. My order arrived today. That was quick. And WOW. Look at all the goodies Shannon sent along with my beautiful fabric order. She sent me quilt pattern books, individual quilt patterns, CUTE blue stork scissors on a retractable cord that can clip on your collar or sweater, an assortment of sewing machine needles, Aurifil thread, embroidery thread, a seam ripper, a Ruby Beholder, a Double Chocolate mini charm pack, and some quilt labels. I was blown away! I love all of it! Can't wait to play with all my new things. Thank you Shannon and Fabrics N Quilts.

Thursday, October 31, 2013

2013 Rainbow Scrap Challenge, November, Brown, Week 1


Happy Halloween! Can't believe it will be be November tomorrow. A month and 25 days until Christmas. My scraps are separated by colors. Feels good to be playing with brown scraps, my last box of scraps. . While tidying my stash, I found a few more small black fabric scraps large enough to cut more tumbler units. After a day of playing with my brown scraps I'll add several brown 5" tumbler units, some 2.5" squares, and some 8.5" blocks. A couple knitted dishcloths made it into the picture. One would think I have a tall stack of finished knitted dishcloths, but no. I keep giving them away.
To see what others did with their brown scraps this week, go here Saturday morning.

Wednesday, October 30, 2013

Why I Would Like To Win A Baby Lock Melody Sewing Machine

I've seen a Melody Baby Lock Sewing Machine at my local quilt shop and it is so cool. Lots of cool features. This machine is up to any quilting project that I could throw it's way. And more. It would be awesome if I could win this Melody Sewing Machine. Thank you for sponsoring this year's Fall Festival Online Quilt Show. I hope I win!
If you would like to enter to win a Melody Baby Lock Sewing Machine, go here. Good luck.

My Scrappy, Happy, Colorful Bee In A Bonnet Row Along Quilt

Late last year and early this year I participated in a "row along" hosted by Lori Holt of Bee In My Bonnet. Using Lori's instructions and scraps from my stash, I pieced this happy twin sized quilt. It's my happy quilt because it make me smile.
I joined a quilt guild in January of this year and entered my quilt in their annual September quilt show. People that attended the show had an opportunity to vote for their favorite quilts in several categories. My quilt won a ribbon! Thank you, Lori Holt, for creating and hosting a wonderful row along quilt.
I'm entering my quilt in the Fall Festival Online Quilt Show here. Voting starts November 1. I hope you will go by and vote for your favorite quilts.

Friday, October 25, 2013

Jigsaw Puzzle Quilt Top in Batiks


I've been wanting to make a puzzle quilt for awhile. Earlier this year I found a free Baby Jigsaw Puzzle Quilt Pattern here. Using 35 different batik fabrics,  I make this 30.75"x 42.5" quilt top. The pattern suggests using black fabric for some pieces. Maybe it's an unfinished puzzle. I feel it needs a border to make it a little larger if it is to be a baby quilt. Could be a wall hanging with or without a border.
By the way, there are a several free patterns at this website.

Thursday, October 24, 2013

2013 RSC, October, Black and Gray, Week 4


This is the last week we playing with black and gray scraps. I used black and white and gray scraps all month. I'll add two 8.5" blocks, some 2.5" squares, some 5" tumblers and two knitted dishcloths to my collections.
To see what others made with their scraps this week, go here Saturday morning.

Tuesday, October 22, 2013

More Mug Rugs From Batik Scraps

Two more 7"x 10" cobblestone mug rugs from batik scraps.
And a 7"x 10" mug rug from batik crumb scraps from the bottom of the box. When I finish a batik BOM quilt in December, I'll have more scraps.

Friday, October 18, 2013

2013 RSC, October, Black and Gray, Week 3


After week 3 of the the Rainbow Scrap Challenge I'll add two 8.5" blocks and a Scrappy Happy House to my collections. I pulled my batik scraps and made two 7"x 10" mug rugs. They are scrappy front and back. The backs are scrap batik strips. One is an attempt to use Wanda's cobblestones idea. You can find Wanda at "Exuberant Color".


Star Wars and Super Hero potholders are good gifts. I have scraps from making pillowcases and quilts.


And the backs of those potholders.
To see what others made with their scraps, go here Saturday morning.

Thursday, October 10, 2013

2013 Rainbow Scrap Challenge, October, Black & Gray, Week 2


After week 2,  I'll add five 8.5" blocks, some 2.5" squares and some 5" tumblers to my collections. I'm having a good time playing with these colors. To see what other made with their black and gray scraps go here Saturday morning.


Quilty Habit had a Lantern Along with prizes. I made a fun lantern baby blanket. Lucky me. My name was drawn and I won a $15 Gift Certificate from I Don't Do Dishes. I chose some "Comma" yardage and a fat quarter. When my package arrived, sweet Caitlin McIntyre sent me 2 lovely fat quarters instead of one. I'm going to enjoy playing with these fabrics. Thanks you Caitlin and Quilty Habit.

Tuesday, October 8, 2013

Beaquilter's Sampler Block Quilt Along, Blocks 9, 10

Blocks 9 and 10. Next month blocks 11 and 12. If I finish this one in time, it may be a Christmas gift for a little boy as these are guy friendly colors and fabrics.

Saturday, October 5, 2013

Rainbow Scrap Challenge, October, Black and Gray, Week 1


October's Rainbow Scrap Challenge colors are black and gray. I have some gray scraps and a lot of black and white scraps. This week I added five 8.5" blocks, some 5" tumblers and some 2.5" squares to my collections. I haven't posted pictures of my knitted dishcloths in awhile. I'll add these to my collection. That makes 22. They make nice little Christmas gifts.
To see what other made with their scraps this week, go here.

Friday, October 4, 2013

Summer Breeze 2 Quilt Finished


I finished my Summer Breeze 2 quilt last week and failed to take pictures until today. I used a Missouri Star Tutorial, Double Slice Layer Cake.


It's backed with Summer Breeze yellow with little blue flowers, quilted with a loose meander and bound with Summer Breeze light green. After a go in the washer and dryer it finished at 71"x 80". Another UFO finish!

Thursday, October 3, 2013

Quilty Barn Along Quilt Top

Yesterday and today I sashed my barns and added a border. The binding will be red. I must pick a backing and decide if I will quilt it with wavy lines or with diagonal lines in a thatch pattern. This is going to be a UFO for awhile.
Someone ask about the border of my Bungle Jungle baby quilt. Above is a closeup. The name of the fabric? "It's Elementary!" Yes, with an exclamation point.

Wednesday, October 2, 2013

Bungle Jungle 9 Patch Baby Quilt

I've had a couple packs of Bungle Jungle charms languishing on the shelf for awhile. I pulled some fabrics from stash to go with them to piece and back a baby quilt. Did buy some arithmetic fabric for the border. It's quilted with a loose meandering pattern using white thread. After a go in the washer and dryer, it finished at a soft 41.5"x 51".
And a picture showing the quilting, backing and green stripped binding.

Friday, September 20, 2013

2013 Rainbow Scrap Challenge, September, Light Blue, Week 3


After week 3, I have four more pretty light blue 8.5" blocks to add to my collection.
To see what others have made with their light blue scraps this week, go here Saturday morning.

Thursday, September 19, 2013

Rainbow Batik Strip Quilt Finish

This strip quilt was made using batik strips, some fat quarters and a layer cake I bought on sale at Connecting Threads last year. I cut strips from some of the fat quarters to make the border and binding. The layer cake had only 24 squares so I cut additional 10" squares from the fat quarters for the backing. I pulled the very light strips, fat quarter and squares to use in something else. I'm pretty sure I added some strips cut from the fat quarters to make the inner part of the quilt larger. This was a UFO for awhile. I sewed the strips together early this year and set the unfinished top aside until I could decide on the border, binding and backing.
The pieced back, borders and binding was an effort to use stash to make this quilt.
It's quilted with wavy vertical lines using variegated green thread. After a go in the washer and dryer, it finished a little shy of 53"x 70". Feels good to have another UFO finish.
I'm entering this quilt in the Fall Blogger's Online Quilt Festival here. Voting starts November 1. I hope you will go by and vote for your favorite quilts.

Sunday, September 15, 2013

Four Blocks and a Quilt Finish


Blocks 7 and 8 of Bea's Sampler Quilt Along. I'm using Stitch In Color scraps and yardage for the guy friendly quilt. They are 12.5" blocks.


July and August blocks for Sewingly Yours' Flower BOM. One is a Pansy and other is an Aster. They are 12.5" blocks, too.


This quilt was made with our guild's Ebenezer quilt pattern for a 48"x 60" quilt. It's made with fabrics from my stash and quilted with loose meandering stitches.


And the backing was from stash, too. I think it's a young guy friendly quilt. Feels good to have a finish.

Friday, September 13, 2013

2013 Rainbow Scrap Challenge, September, Week 2

Another week of playing with light blue scraps and I'll add a scrappy happy house, a crossroads block, some 60 degree triangles and some 2.5" squares to my collections. Four knitted dishcloths made it into the picture. I made a couple more, but gave them away.
To see what other made with their light blue scraps, go here Saturday morning.

Saturday, September 7, 2013

Two Of Our Quilts Won Ribbons!



Viewers voted for their favorite quilt in each of 8 divisions. After those ballot votes were counted, ribbons were awarded. The ribbons awarded in each division were first, second, third and honorable mention.
One of my quilts, my Bee In My Bonnet Row Quilt, won Honorable Mention! It was in the "Small Bed Quilt Division" along with 30 other quilts.


Cathy's quilt, Good Vibrations, was in the "First Time Entry Division". Her quilt won an Honorable Mention Ribbon, too!

My favorite quilt entered in the quilt show won "Best Use of Color", "Best Machine Quilted" and Second Place in the "Large Bed Quilt Division". A picture of that colorful, batik quilt was in my last post.

We were shocked at the BIG turnout for our guild's two day quilt show. It was the guild's largest quilt show ever with over 100 quilts displayed. There was a bed turning event 3 times each day. Each was well attended. Several vendors were there. One gave away a Bernina Sewing Machine. The guild had a little store were handmade items made by guild members were sold. We had a silent auction and a quilt raffle.

Several ladies attending the quilt show requested applications to join the guild!
I think everyone that came had a good time. I know I did!

Friday, September 6, 2013

2013 Rainbow Scrap Challenge, September, Light Blue, Week 1

We're playing with our light blue scraps this month. I love anything blue so this will be good month. To see what others made with their light blue scraps, go here Saturday morning.

This weekend is our guild's annual quilt show. We set up the room on Thursday. I entered three quilts.
My friend, Cathy, entered two quilts.
This quilt was absolutely one of my favorite quilts in the show. Oh my. I love this quilt. The lady that made it said she found the pattern in a magazine in 2005.
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