Loves to Quilt

2012-01-31T19:26:00.000-08:00

I made my first wonky house tonight--only eleven more to go! I have committed to having these in the mail on Monday February 6.

Let me know what you think!

2012-01-30T06:08:00.000-08:00

I saw on Sentimental Quilter that Kathleen Tracy was hostessing a monthly small quilt challenge, making one small quilt a month for a year. I decided to jump in and have completed the first month's quilt called "Crosses Mourning Quilt" from Prairie Children & Their Quilts. I haven't gotten mine quilted but at least the top is finished. I can't wait to see what's in store for February!

2012-01-29T07:41:00.000-08:00

I finished the binding on my January Schnibbles "Full House" last night. I used Moda's "Countdown to Christmas".

PS This quilt also counts for "Christmas Through the Year"

2012-01-27T17:53:00.000-08:00

Do you hear the music? How about whistles and bells? Jen's quilt top is FINISHED! It now moves downstairs to the quilter.

I also mailed off my Lace Quilties!

Happy week-end!

2012-01-21T11:37:00.000-08:00

So, the big question is did she or did she not finish Jen's quilt. Well, a funny thing happened on the journey. I have lost two rows of the quilt, or did I ever make them? I have been trying to clean my room and I may have put the two rows somewhere for "safe" keeping.

I got called into work last night and took my sewing machine, fabric, iron, cutting board, etc. with me. I then work on my quilting in between testing. So, about 11 pm, as I am sewing two rows together, I am thinking only two rows to go. AND all the pieces have been sewn, so I figure a piece of cake. Just sew the blocks together and I am ready to quilt. Now, if I can't find my missing rows, I have four rows to go!

Here are some pics of two lap quilts that I finished stitching together. Last week I found 16 finished and leftover blocks of pink Moda's "Blush" from a quilt that I made a couple of years ago. I brought them upstairs, added them to the pile and stitched the blocks together yesterday and have a nice pink baby blanket.

I also finished up a quilt top that I will donate to the Humane Society for their spring auction.

And finally, I stitched up another pillowcase for family.

So, to answer the question: did she or didn't she, the answer is NO, DAMMIT!

PS Please note that I work in manufacturing, not medicine. No lives were in danger because I was sewing between tests!

2012-01-20T09:57:00.000-08:00

This is one of my quilting finishes from yesterday. Last night, I finished sewing the binding on. And, I waited for some sun/light before I took the pic.

2012-01-19T14:37:00.000-08:00

I took a snow day from work today. The roads were covered in ice last night, so I decided I was staying home and let the crazy drivers brave the ice!

I have been downstairs quilting since 8:30 am and finished four quilts. Two are Vicki's, one is mine and one for a friend. As soon as I get the binding on mine, I will show you a picture.

I should mention that I only have one more of Vicki's quilts to finish. And, I have two of mine. Then, there were none!!!

Tomorrow is FNSI and my plan is to finish Jen's quilt top. We will see how that turns out?!

2012-01-18T14:41:00.000-08:00

FYI Friday Night Sew In is this Friday, January 20th. Sign up at Crafty Vegas Mom!

2012-01-16T19:35:00.000-08:00

I just pulled my Tumbler Baby Quilt out of the clothes dryer, so warm and cuddly! I used almost two Moda's "Ruby" charm packs. I still have several polka dot squares left and will probably use them on my "Wonky Houses". The backing is some left over flannel from Moda's "Bliss".

2012-01-16T10:13:00.000-08:00

Thanks to a post from Betty Lou, I am going to link up with Elizabeth at Pieceful Life "Little Quilt Monday". I found four leftover blocks in my stash when I was looking for something else. I added sashing, a border, quilted and bound it, and voila, a table topper.

2012-01-15T11:22:00.000-08:00

Yesterday, I reduced my quilting pile by 8 quilts, although three were just mini and three were just panels that I generally quilt for to the "Linus Project". Vicki, your quilts have moved up the pile!

This morning, I am stitching the binding on and will put them on my hand stitch pile. This afternoon, I will finish two cat pillowcases, one more dog pillowcase (for the humane society crab feed raffle!) and work on Jen's quilt. I am going to stitch some blocks together to see how many more blocks that I need to piece.

Cat Pillowcases

Flannel Pillowcases for Vonda

Vintage Trailer Pillowcases (For Sale on Etsy)

Tiny Pillowcase for Vicki

I hope that you had a productive week end as well.

2012-01-11T04:26:00.000-08:00

My sleep pattern has been a little disrupted the past couple of days/nights because of work. Sooo, here's what I have been sewing!

"Does anyone really know what day it is"??

2012-01-08T18:03:00.000-08:00

My meds haven't kicked in yet so I did some sewing today! Although Jen may not think so, I worked on her quilt today as well as a few other little projects. I made three pillowcases, two which will go to the Humane Society for prizes. I made a second "12 Days of Christmas" and while I was rummaging through a box of fabric, I found four blocks that I stitched together to make a nice little table topper.

Matching Pair

Just one Chicken Pillowcase

Little Leftover Table Topper

"12 Days of Christmas" #2

Supper is over and I am going to watch some golf, go to bed early and go to work at midnight.

PS No new fabric was bought for my little projects today. All came from my stash!

2012-01-07T17:15:00.000-08:00

Thank you all for the big hugs yesterday!

I only played nine holes of golf this morning in the glorious sunshine and 30 degree weather! I haven't been feeling good the last couple of days and today, I sneezed my way through the front nine.

I came home and did a bit of sewing. Ha Ha you say! I worked on Jen's quilt a bit, made a child size pillow case for a friend's son, made my "Farm Girl" sister in law a pillow case and finished my Temecula "12 Days of Christmas" mystery quilt. I changed my block arrangement some because I didn't like the color combos.

Easton's Pillowcase

Temecula Mystery Mini Quilt

"Martha Crocker's" Pillowcase

"Martha Crocker's" Pillowcase View 2

I forgot to post my Christmas Quilties: It's a good thing that Sandie takes pictures too!

I had to change pharmacies and have been waiting a couple of weeks for my meds. They finally arrived today so my compulsive sewing may slow down some!

2012-01-06T15:37:00.000-08:00

Today would have been my mother's 88th birthday! She passed away on my birthday in 1991 and I still miss her and my dad.

She would have loved what I am doing today. I used to sew things for her all the time and I know that she would have loved my quilts!

Happy Birthday Mom. Love you!

2012-01-04T06:29:00.000-08:00

Today is January 4, 2012 and I have already blown my plan to buy fabric ONLY to finish up an existing idea/project.. I stopped by "Cupcakes n Daisies" this morning, saw this quilt and knew that I had to make it!!!

This will make the third project with Moda's "Countdown to Christmas" (who could resist!) AND I still have some fabric left. I hunted around and found what I needed on Etsy, on sale. I want to thank Thelma, Angela, the Moda Bake Shop, The Sproutz Store and Carries Fabric on Etsy for leading me astray! Just kidding!

For those who don't know me very well, I am a bit obsessive and last night I dug through my stash and found enough fabric to cut six pillowcases. I also cut a bunch of doggie fabric to make my annual donation to the Humane Society. And, no, I did not work on Jen's quilt.

2012-01-02T15:37:00.000-08:00

I was called into work last night at 6 pm and worked until 3 am. I tried to sleep in this morning, but my two dogs wanted to play about 8 am, so I got up. I ran a few errands and then came home.

Yesterday or Saturday, I watched Nancy Zieman of Nancy's Notion Fame. She was making Dresden blocks and using one of those mini wand irons. It looked like it would work great when making mini quilts and, I decided that I had to have one. Joann's had it for 50% off. YEAH!

I also worked on Jen's quilt. I am about half finished!!

My cousin's wife Julie has leukemia and is in the hospital in Salt Lake City. She is going to be there for about six weeks and will have to have a bone marrow transplant. I saw the cutest pillowcase at the fabric store the other day and decided to make it for her. BUT, I also thought that it might not make her husband too happy, so I made her two!

Here is the first one, is this HOT or what?!! They have a fifth wheel and go camping lots!

Julie is also very sassy, so the second one should cover that!! Ha!!

Love you Julie!

I have a feeling that I am going to be making more pillowcases in the near future. I can think of lots of friends who have the need.

2012-01-01T09:42:00.000-08:00

Black and Gold Table Topper (large)

Quilting on Black and Gold (Gold Thread)

Small Black and Gold Topper (Stipple Quilting)

Happy New Year's Eve

2011-12-31T18:25:00.000-08:00

Made Rachel Ray's Chicken Verde for supper. Used two dishes, and froze one to give to a sick friend. Also, made two lemon pound cakes, one for a sick friend and one for dessert at a family dinner tomorrow. Also, tried a new recipe, "White Chocolate, Cranberry Tart". I will let you know how it tasted after the family dinner tomorrow. Worked on my niece's quilt, golfed this morning, prayed for my cousin Julie, my cousin Annie, two sick friends and my daughter in law.

Now, I am going to settle in my chair, finish a binding and watch FOOTBALL!

PS The White Chocolate Cranberry Tart turned out wonderful. Yummy cookie like!

2011-12-30T14:31:00.000-08:00

Happy New Year 2012

It has been a quiet holiday for us. We were able to spend time with family and share a few meals together.

Thanks to Carol, I've started working on the mystery quilt from Temecula Quilt Shop, it's a very easy mini sampler. Super simple and easy for a after Christmas project. You can find the free pattern here, it's not too late to get started.

I am also working on finishing several little projects, most have been quilted and just need binding. My plan for the next couple of weeks is to work on little projects that I have wanted to make. And, my big goal is to work with only fabric that I already have. I can only purchase fabric to finish something!

As always, when I am finished I will take some pictures and show you my finishes.

Yikes, I almost forgot, I am also working on our niece's quilt. It has about 800+ pieces! I am sure that she is wondering how it is coming!

Light and Dark Partial Blocks plus a stack of corners!

Part of the first row!

2011-12-17T10:17:00.000-08:00

I guess that I am one of the lucky ones who has my Christmas projects completed. So I just did my normal obsessive sewing! I finished a table topper, actually two--one big and one small. And started on my niece's wedding quilt.

Bigger Table Topper

Little Topper

First Block of Jen's Quilt

I also had lunch with my friend from work. Two other gals joined us. We had a nice lunch and chatted up a storm. My friend was totally stunned with her quilt. She said "the nurses will be so jealous"! She has her faith and friends to support her, AND, she has a great attitude.

2011-12-11T10:40:00.000-08:00

In June 2011 I participated in a quilt along with Rachel Griffith called "Synchronized Squares ". I finished the top in June but just finished the quilting and binding yesterday. This quilt has been sitting on my quilter waiting for someone in need. While I was quilting, a name flashed across my mind, and I knew who was going to get this lovely quilt. A friend from work was recently diagnosed with breast cancer. She is currently undergoing chemo and I think that my quilt will give her comfort.

I also made and quilted some candle mats and mug rugs but this quilt was the most important!

2011-12-04T14:37:00.000-08:00

I finished two Christmas Tree Candle Mats. They need to be quilted and "decorated". One tree is scrappy and one tree is all the same green fabric.

Which one do you like best?

I also want to show a black and gold table topper. Truthfully, I cut one third of the blocks one size and two thirds another size. The result will be two table toppers instead of one! LOL

2011-12-04T13:05:00.000-08:00

Barb at Cat Patches is having a blogger function called "Occupy Your Sewing Room". Plan to spend a day in your studio doing what you want to do. She has prizes so stop by and get the details. I am working on candle mats and Christmas quilts!

2011-12-03T12:53:00.000-08:00

Another Week-end Finish. I changed my mind about the black and gold pattern, and had to wait for the quilt shop to open, So, I started on a "Countdown to Christmas" table topper and finished it!

I have a wedding to go to this afternoon, so I think that I will fiddle with some mug rugs until it' time to get ready.

OK, I fiddled!

2011-12-02T18:43:00.000-08:00

I finished a scrappy quilt top this evening. I used left over flannel and made a disappearing nine patch. It measures 60" x 60". I used 2.5 inch strips for the double border. Now I am cutting some black and gold fabric for a table topper.

2011-11-27T14:15:00.000-08:00

I finished another quilt top today. I used Moda's "Luna Notte". The wind was blowing when I took the picture. It was holding the top against the fence. As soon as I finished, the wind died and the top ended up on the ground.

I had four blocks left over and made a small table topper.

I have a quilt already loaded on my quilter, so this quilt will join the pile! I have some binding to sew on some mug rugs and then Sunday dinner.,

2011-11-26T08:41:00.000-08:00

Instead of shopping yesterday on Black Friday, I spent the day at my quilter, I finished a quilt for a relative of my cousin. It is made with "outdoorsy" flannel.

I have also been doing a little sewing--mug rugs. This pattern was found on Not-So Plain Jane' Blog.

Way too cute! I will post pics as I finished up some of my other UFO's!

2011-11-24T07:50:00.000-08:00

Happy Thanksgiving Everyone!

2011-11-19T07:01:00.000-08:00

My goal for the FNSI was to get all the pieces of 120 blocks sewn together! I got that accomplished plus got them all pressed. Now, I need to square them up and sew them together.

First, however, here is the latest picture of the dogs. The little black one, Zeke, has finally figured out how to jump up into my chair. They like to sit in MY chair and look out the window!

Here is the stack of pressed blocks:

And here is four blocks so you can get an idea of the larger quilt.

The quilt is for an outdoorsy kind of guy. I want to have the quilt finished by tomorrow and will post a pic of the finished product.

Winners!

2011-11-11T07:32:00.000-08:00

Good morning all! Using the "Random Number Generator", here are the three winners of my 300th blog:

#1 Vicki chose table topper #3

#2 Sheila (she also picked #3 as her first choice), wins #2 table topper:

And #3 was Sunny. She chose #3 and #1, she will receive #1 table topper:

Thanks to all who commented! I think that I need to make topper #3 again, and again! LOL.

PS All of the table toppers were made with leftover blocks or scraps from larger quilts.

Winners, please send me an email with your addresses. (srowe1948@gmail.com)

2011-11-07T04:18:00.000-08:00

Good morning friends! I have finally made it--my 300th blog! Thank you all for stopping by on occasion to visit! And I am having a giveaway. It's pretty simple, just tell me which of the three table toppers you would like to have, I will use the "Random Number Generator" to pick the winners. Which ever number is picked first, gets the table topper they want. Maybe you should pick a first and second choice just in case.


#3

Drawing will be held Friday morning. Good luck! There will probably be a little surprise in each package.
Thank you all for reading my blog over the past few years. It has been a good outlet for me!

2011-11-06T07:39:00.000-08:00

I haven't posted in a week or so because I am getting ready for my 300th blog and giveaway. In the mean time I have been working on a quilt that I found in "Fons and Porter's" September/October 2011 magazine. It is called "Pick Up Sticks".

I am using Moda/Sandy Gervais' "Late Bloomers". When finished it should be about 65" square.

Coming soon, Blog 300!

2011-10-29T16:54:00.000-07:00

I received my three Quilties today from Sandie Kaye. I love them! They are soooo cute that I can hardly wait for the Christmas exchange!

Quilties Received

My Quilties (sent)

2011-10-26T10:15:00.000-07:00

I have joined another quilt a long. It is call "Charmed Prints Quilt Along!" The new quilt along kicks off next week with fabric requirements on Tuesday, 11/01/11. We'll be making an I-Spy sort of quilt using charm packs (5" squares) and a few "feature" quilt blocks to showcase some fussy cut charms.

Charmed Prints Quilt Along!

2011-10-22T15:44:00.000-07:00

I was able to get some quilting done last night--My Ghastlie's Quilt. I used a spider web panto.

I just need to hand stitch the binding on.

2011-10-21T19:08:00.000-07:00

I had time tonight to make another Pumpkin Mug Rug. This one looks like a pumpkin!

It still needs binding. I will do that tomorrow. I will probably make a couple more as well!

2011-10-21T07:56:00.000-07:00

I made this "pumpkin mug rug" from a tutorial that I found on Quilt. Cook. Keep. Does it look like a pumpkin to you?

I think if I used more traditional pumpkin colors, it might look different!! I will try again this week-end!

2011-10-20T09:13:00.000-07:00

Just a reminder that FNSI is tomorrow night, October 21, 2011. Be sure to sign up at Crafty Vegas Mom. See you there!

2011-10-12T19:11:00.000-07:00

I played a little bit over the last couple of days--nothing BIG! I think that I mastered flying geese when I made my "Stars" quilt. Thank you Melissa!

Small Table Topper

Ghastlie Mug Rug

I have lots of Ghastlie fabric, but so little time! LOL

2011-10-12T06:51:00.000-07:00

While wandering through blogland this morning, I found that Karen from Selvage Blog has opened an "Etsy" shop called "Karen Griska Quilts". Please stop and check it out! Oh, by the way, she is also having a giveaway featuring 4 little crystal bowls:

2011-10-07T16:45:00.000-07:00

I finished my Ghastlie quilt top and have added it to the big pile of quilts on my quilter. As soon as I get these baby things done, I will spend some time downstairs!

2011-10-04T19:04:00.000-07:00

I took a little trip to Target on Sunday morning to look for some Halloween Decorations. I don't normally decorate my bathroom at Halloween, BUT look at what I found. They also had pumpkins but I liked this the best. Sorry for the spots. The dogs came running in the bathroom to see what I was doing AND their feet were MUDDY!

When I got home from work today, a little package was waiting for me. Here's what was in it. I ordered the pumpkins from shop on Etsy called "Primitive Season". Soooo cute!

And then I got this idea for a shadow box from my sister. She made one for my son's wedding. It had the initial "R" and the scrapbook backing was full of romantic sayings.

I ordered the ribbon (hairclip) from Etsy and stuck it in the corner!

I must get back to my book. James Patterson's "Kill Me If You Can". I just had a big surprise in the last chapter and I have to find out more!

2011-10-02T01:55:00.000-07:00

It is the middle of the night and I am tired but when in bed, I can't get to sleep, This has been going on for awhile, so I went to my sleep apnea doc. She seems to think that I have poor sleep hygiene habits. BUT, I am not doing anything differently than I was. It also doesn't help that I ran out of my restless leg meds and the pharmacy wouldn't refill because it was too soon for the insurance to pay. So, I lay there and toss and turn and twitch my legs all over. Not a pretty sight!

My sister was here last weekend for her annual birthday visit. We did some shop hopping and visited some relatives. We did have a wonderful time. BUT, I didn't get much sewing or quilting done.

I have committed to sewing some crib bumpers and skirts for a friend who will be having twins--one of each. It has been a long time since I have sewn something besides quilts. Did you know that the seam allowance is now one half inch rather than the five eighths that it used to be.

I have started my "Ghastlies" quilt. I am using a pattern called "The Big EZ" by Bloom Creek. I fussy cut all of the 4 inch and 7 inch squares. I wasted some fabric, but I wanted the Ghastlies to show!

I finished my three quilties and forgot to take pictures. Too late now, the package is in the mail. Maybe Sandie will take a picture for me?!

I think that I will try to lay down and sleep again.

Did you notice that I changed my background. It is suppose to be Halloween but it doesn't show up very well. I may have to change it again. Oh, one more thing. I signed up for a Christmas candle mat exchange at "Gone Stitchin'" Check it out!

Happy Quilting!

2011-09-27T13:04:00.000-07:00

I am finished with my Happy Quilting "Stars" quilt. If you remember, I didn't exactly follow directions and it shows! Not that I don't like it but, it is different!!

2011-09-21T12:28:00.000-07:00

Ta Da: It's official, I now have 50 followers! Kim from http://thisandthat-moodyblue.blogspot.com/ is my 50th. Kim, if you will send me your snail mail address, I will send you a little thank-you!

2011-09-19T12:06:00.000-07:00

OK, I fess up. I found my "Haunted House" quilt last night underneath a BIG stack of quilts. I didn't realize how many quilts that I have. Maybe, I should join Darlene and have a big stash sale! And if you read a comment "Anonymous" signed with "XOXO", it is my sister!

Thank you one and all for the nice things that you have been saying about my "Red and White" quilt from the Happy Quilting Quilt Along!!!

2011-09-18T19:12:00.000-07:00

Some how I have ended up one block short?! But, 30 blocks are sewn together, and the two borders are cut and waiting. Would like to finish this week before I head out of town for a couple of days.

I have packed up all of my red, white and blue quilts and have been slowing adding fall and halloween quilts around the house. However, I can't seem to find my "Haunted House" quilt. I don't think it found legs and walked out! It has to be here somewhere!

2011-09-17T12:58:00.000-07:00

Thanks to the FNSI, I finished Block #5 of my Happy Quilting Quilt Along! Today, I hope to finish the last set and then add borders tomorrow. Wish me luck!

I still have to cut all of my blocks wonky. I need to pull out my big cutting mat to accomplish that.

Have a great weekend.

2011-09-11T17:03:00.000-07:00

I have about half a block before I finished Stars block #4. It will have to wait until after supper. I just wanted to share my pumpkin bread receipe with you!

Twin Pumpkin Bread

  3 cups flour                     2 cups Sugar
1 tsp. salt                         2 cups pumpkin (16 oz can)
1 tsp baking soda           1 cup vegetable oil
  1 T cinnamon                  1 cup chopped walnuts

Recipe calls for three 8 oz boxed of Chopped Dromedary Dates. I used one box and added one 6 oz pkg of dried cranberries.

Mix all ingredients (use a mixer as dough is thick) and spoon into two greased loaf pans.

Bake at 350⁰for one hour. Insert toothpick to test for doneness. If still doughy, continue to bake until toothpick comes out clean.

This is a very moist bread and soooooo good!

2011-09-10T13:29:00.000-07:00

I played golf this morning. I hit every fairway with my "new" driver. It's too bad that I had such a difficult time on my second shot!!! When I got home I made a double batch of Pumpkin Bread. It is so good, that I make it all year around.

I am now working on my "Stars" Blocks. I should get the third blocks finished today, start on the fourth tomorrow and then...only two more sets!

I may be seeing "stars" in my sleep tonight. Ha Ha!

2011-09-08T18:10:00.000-07:00

I have finished sewing the binding on a little Halloween Wall Hanging. Have I mentioned that I LOVE HALLOWEEN! (For whatever reason, my pictures have been blurry lately. I may have to invest in a new camera. OR stop shaking!) And, there is a sleeve on the bag, but I haven't decided where to hang it. Plus, it is a little early. It was 90 degrees here today.

I don't think that I have mentioned this but Sandra Kaye is having a "Quilties" Swap. You make three quilties, mail them to her and get three quilties back. I have my first quiltie finished. GUESS WHAT? It's a Halloweenie Quiltie! I can't show you yet but...

2011-09-05T18:16:00.000-07:00

The Mariner game has just started and I have finished the binding on a 30" x 30" fall table topper.

I don't think that even my sister could find a flaw in this one! LOL

2011-09-05T13:47:00.000-07:00

What a great Labor Day Weekend. I finished up my scrappy "Endless Possibilities". I started quilting it one way and ended up with another?!

I also worked on several small projects and as soon as I sew the bindings on, I will show them as well. I need to go back to work tomorrow to rest up!

I did some work on my "Stars" quilt but am still behind.
Catch you soon!

2011-09-02T07:30:00.000-07:00

It's the start of Labor Day weekend and all my golfing buddies are out of town, so I get to sew and quilt all weekend! I finished sewing the binding on my first Log Cabin last night. The fabric is Scarborough Fair and I used a Baptist Fan to quilt it.

Twin Size Log Cabin

Close up

Tank likes to sleep on a quilt in my chair!

I am off to get groceries and hopefully won't leave the house until Tuesday morning when it's back to work!

2011-08-28T07:56:00.000-07:00

Introducting Todd and Andrea Rowe.

Sandy, Todd, Andrea, and Rona

The wedding was held at the Peace Arch Park in Blaine. Here are a few pics of the park.

It was a wonderful wedding and a great week-end!

2011-08-26T09:12:00.000-07:00

Good morning, I am not home. hee hee. I am in Everette (at my sister's house) this morning and will be in Blaine at the Peace Arch Park this afternoon. My son is getting married at 4 pm. I am so very happy for him and his bride. I will post a picture or two when I get home.

We drove to Bellingham yesterday to take everyone to dinner and we stopped at a quilt shop, "Twin Thimbles" and I bought some reproduction fat quarters, a darling mini quilt kit, and a yard of "Spooktacular Too". I am starting to think about the fall and what quilts to make for Halloween.

But, for today, I am the mother of the groom!

2011-08-22T18:08:00.000-07:00

I bought 4 KT Turnovers on sale a few years ago and just finished sewing the binding on. I think that it was the "Cranberry Wishes" collection. And it is a little bigger than a lapsize. (Don't forget my little table topper!)

OOPS! Brought the quilt to work for Show and Tell and SOLD IT!

The boys were getting in my way when I was taking pictures. So, I took theirs too! They are both part Corgi, but I think just their legs. LOL

Tank

Zeke

2011-08-21T15:26:00.000-07:00

My DH bought a new driver (golf club) Friday and gave me his "old" one. I absolutely love it. I can drive it straight and long! After golf this morning, I came home and made a batch of sugar cookies. Yum, Yum. I have been sewing this afternoon but not on any of my quilt-alongs. I am making a mini quilt for the fall. It won't be finished for a couple of days. Yesterday I re-did my block #1, I removed the one that didn't belong. I also completed two blocks of block #2. Plus, I have the 4 patch for all of the centers. I also made block #2 scrappier

Block #1

Block #2

2011-08-20T06:02:00.000-07:00

Last night I quilted a lap quilt and a table topper. I used 4 leftover blocks from the quilt, which I will bind today.

I have also been participating in Happy Quilting "Stars" quilt along. I am using red and white fabric and am still experimenting with the placement of the colors. "One of these things is not like the others, one of these things doesn't belong".

I need to make two more of these blocks and then start on the next set. Whatever "doesn't belong" will probably go into a table topper!

2011-08-15T18:35:00.000-07:00

I am Happy, Happy, Happy tonight. First, I got this in the mail today from Carol (mamacjt). It wasn't a gift, but, I love it! She is hanging downstairs with my quilting machine and other quilting stuff! Carol was kind enough to sign the back!

My name is "Francine"

Second, I finally decided to make a scrappy red and white quilt for the "Stars" Quilt Along. I have been collecting reds for some time and finally found the right pattern.

Third, I was busy enough at work today that I only ate breakfast (Honey Nut Cheerios) and lunch (egg sandwich and ONE cookie). Yeah! You see, I lost quite a bit of weight, stopped dieting, and can't eat enough. If I am bored, it's eat, eat, eat!!!!

So, for a Monday, it has been TERRIFIC!

2011-08-10T09:30:00.000-07:00

I finished another "Strawberry Fields" quilt, took it to work for "Show and Tell" and sold it. Luckily Judy knows how to work the camera in her phone because I hadn't even taken a picture yet. Let me tell you that I LOVE this fabric! Any hoot:

PS Just in case you were wondering how I can be so speedy, I must tell you that I have several quilts that I work on at a time. They are in various stages of completion: from wannabe projects in plastic bags; some cut and ready for stitching; some partially stitched and several sitting on the quilter waiting!

2011-08-07T07:49:00.000-07:00

I finally got some quilting completed. I was on a roll yesterday and finished three quilts. I also have a WIP to show you. The first finished quilt is one that I made for my cousin Vonda. She said that she was ready for a change. Well, she got it! The pattern I used was "Rockin' Around the Block" from Moose Quilts. Click on the picture to enlarge it and you get a better view of the actual colors!

Full/Queen

The second quilt is a wild "I Spy" for a friend's niece.

And the third finish is a small table topper.

Small Table Topper ("Aviary")

And, my WIP is my first attempt at a log cabin quilt. I have been afraid to make one because I think that I will cut the squares wrong. So, someone else cut them for me!

I took all the pictures outside but the table topper. They look a little washed out to me, but...

2011-08-03T15:39:00.000-07:00

Melissa from Happy Quilting is having a quilt along starting August 8, 2011. It is a queen size quilt and should last about 6 weeks and here is the quilt, which is called "Stars".

2011-07-24T18:58:00.000-07:00

I got the binding sewn on a little table topper using Fig Tree's "Strawberry Fields". It wasn't what I started to make but it is what I ended up with. LOL

2011-07-23T14:27:00.000-07:00

I finished my leftover candle mat top. I made hourglass blocks from my HSTs'. I will add it to the pile of quilts sitting on my quilter! I just haven't felt like quilting.

2011-07-23T05:59:00.000-07:00

I finished my scrappy blue quilt top last night during the FNSI. After I sewed the border on, I found another stack of hsts' and could have made it a little bigger. I figure I can make some candle mats with the leftovers!

Now, I have to figure out how I am going to quilt it. Stay tuned!

2011-07-22T09:53:00.000-07:00

To prove to myself that I am not a complete idiot (I can follow directions!), I made another "Petite Pinwheel" mini quilt. I stuck with my major color obsession lately and used red, white and blue scraps. I still have to quilt and bind it but...

Now, I am off to get an iced mocha and finish making myself feel better!

2011-07-20T18:50:00.000-07:00

I finished another baby quilt this evening--just had about 12 inches on the binding. I used Moda's "Hoopla". and, used a pattern from the MBS by Cindy Lammon called "Building Blocks".

Front

Back

2011-07-17T19:10:00.000-07:00

I wanted to show you three minis that I finished today. The first is a flag, made from scrappy red, white and blue. I got the pattern from "Stashmaster, Lisa" during the 4th of July Blog Tour!

The second is a mini kit from Temecula Quilt Company. Betty Lou from Sugarland Quilts made one also. Hers was cut out correctly. I cut my windmills on the wrong side of the fabric! I just noticed that I have another kit exactly the same. Maybe I can cut it the correct way.

The third mini is made from leftover blocks from my "Strawberry Fields" quilt.

2011-07-15T16:20:00.000-07:00

Good afternoon! I wanted to show you a couple of works in progress before I clean up and head to the kitchen to start supper. The first is a lap size quilt with Fig Tree's "Strawberry Fields". I still have to add borders, but the fabric has been ordered.

The second quilt is a scrappy blue and white half triangles. Here are two blocks.

I also have a few quilts stacked on my quilter. Maybe I can finish one tomorrow. LOL

2011-07-04T16:11:00.000-07:00

I hope that all of you have enjoyed the holiday! I played at golf this morning and came home and quilted for a bit. Here are three of my latest finishes (two baby quilts and a table topper).

"Baby Bricks" by Tracy Kincheloe

Moda Bakeshop Pattern by Jamie Mueller
I ran out of Jelly Roll strips, so I used Honey Bun strips ("Oh, Cherry, Oh")

"Fat Man Squeeze" from Kathy Brown's Book "Strip Smart Quilts"
I must tell you that my seam ripper got plenty of use--I couldn't get block arrangement quite right! I used Minick and Simpson's "Clermont Farms"

2011-07-04T06:12:00.000-07:00

Happy 4th of July!

I am off to the golf course with an early tee time. I should be home and sewing by noon. I have had a great vacation and it is back to work tomorrow. Enjoy the day!

2011-06-29T06:22:00.000-07:00

I finished a nice little patriotic table topper last night. Now, all I need to do is clean house and dust to get it on my blanket chest, LOL

The pattern is Elinor Burns "Twin Sisters".

2011-06-28T15:56:00.000-07:00

I finished my Synchronized Squares Quilt today. I used "Pom Pom de Paris" and an off- white layer cake. I love how the colors blended so well.

2011-06-25T15:17:00.000-07:00

I have finished my "Max and Whiskers" quilt.

I am also in the process of sewing my blocks for Racheal Griffith's "Synchroized Squares Quilt Along". I am using "Pom Pom de Paris" by French General and Moda. Here is my stacks of unsewn blocks. I have until June 30 to get the top finished to be included in the drawing. Since I am on vacation this week, I should be able to finish.

2011-06-20T19:00:00.000-07:00

I just had to show you the quilt that I made for my second cousin's new baby girl. She isn't expected until the fall but her name will be Journey Ruth. How sweet is that!

2011-06-20T06:45:00.000-07:00

Julie from Jaybird Quilts is having a fat quarter giveaway sponsored by Kathy from Pink Chalk Fabrics. Stop by Julies to learn the rules of the giveaway and stop by Kathy's to check out her store. I signed up for Kathy's newsletter and received a free quilt pattern in the process. Hip, Hip, Hooray for new friends!

Oops, almost forgot, Kathy is from Bainbridge Island, Washington.

2011-06-18T06:24:00.000-07:00

I participated in the Friday Night Sew In and here is my finished table topper.

While I was stitching the binding, the dogs came running in from outside and jumped on me, and the table topper, with their muddy paws! I will have to wash the topper before I send it to my cousin!

2011-06-17T06:07:00.000-07:00

This little project goes to my "11 in 11" file for finished unfinished quilts! I had dug 4 charm packs of Fandango out of my stash and started this quilt last year. Hip Hip Hooray, it is now finished!

I also made a small table topper with the left over fabric and will make mug rugs with the two leftover blocks. My cousin Linda loves orange, so she gets the table topper and mug rugs!

2011-06-14T18:22:00.000-07:00

I think that this lapsize quilt will be my donation to the 2012 Humane Society Crab Feed, I quilted it with a meander pattern with large and small bones. Although, I am about half way finished with another on using Moda's "Max and Whiskers". Maybe, I will let YOU decide!

Front

Close-up

Back

2011-06-14T06:17:00.000-07:00

I was going to sew the binding on a quilt that I finished over the week-end but got distracted with the "Simple Things Quilt Along". I had been wondering what fabric to use so I went searching in my HUGE stash pile! I found Moda's "Fruitcake" and started cutting. However, and as usual, I didn't have enough fabric for the longer strips so I spent the next 45 minutes on the internet finding more fabric. Needless to say, I didn't take any pictures! Maybe tonight, after I sew some binding! LOL

PS I am making the small quilt.

2011-06-03T07:34:00.000-07:00

This is a lapsize quilt that I made to take "Glamping"! The fabric is Moda's "Hideaway".

Front

Back

2011-05-30T15:16:00.000-07:00

I promised that I would post a picture of the quilt that I made for my cousin, Linda's, granddaughter. I hope that she likes it!

The pattern is called "Flower Beds" by Amanda Murphy. It can be found in the "McCall's Quilting, The Best of American Quilting", January/February 2011, volume 18 No.1

Linda, you should have it by Thursday or Friday. Love you!

2011-05-30T06:18:00.000-07:00

In honor of Memorial Day, may I present "Wash Your Hands Before You Eat" by Mary Etherington and Connie Tesene:

I used some of my scraps from "Prairie Paisley", "Bar Harbor", "Charlesvoix", and some "Wiscasset".

2011-05-25T06:44:00.000-07:00

Good Wednesday morning! Without further ado, here is "Charlesvoix"

Yes, I have saved all of my little triangle squares that I cut off in the making of this quilt. I only have three blocks finished. I think I will put them in my unfinished pile!

Later!

2011-05-24T15:57:00.000-07:00

Hi Friends, I finally have a few days off and am trying to catch up on some of my quilting. I have a few birthdays coming up so have made some quilts with the same pattern, different fabrics.

Pinks, browns, and Sweets

Sunkissed by Moda

Happy Chickens

Basically Beautiful by Maywood

Scrappy Blues

I have also finally finished my "Charlesvoix". I will sew the binding on tonight and hopefully post tomorrow.

Love to all,

Sandy

2011-05-07T19:21:00.000-07:00

I have a better picture of Zeke. Potty training is going well. He can sit and stay on command and we are working on "down". As usual with new babies, I haven't had much time to sew or quilt. But I did finish two quilts for my sister, and one for a friend. Maybe this week I can finish "Charlesvoix"!!

2011-04-29T16:01:00.000-07:00

Let me introduce Zeke (8 weeks, Border Collie/Corgi Mix):

2011-04-22T15:09:00.000-07:00

Ready for an update on Charlesvoix?

2011-04-20T18:32:00.000-07:00

I thought that I would give you a little sneek peek at my slow progress with my "Charlesvoix" quilt. The picture is 1.5 blocks.

Plus, look what I got in the mail today from Moda!

Thank you Moda for the nice surprise!

2011-04-17T13:54:00.000-07:00

I played eighteen holes of golf this morning and shot 41 on the back, YEAH. I stopped at the store for salad supplies, came home and made Wayne some brownies and then started sewing

I thought that I would show you what I am working on this afternoon. I saw a darling lap quilt at "Aunt Mary's Quilt Shop" in Arlington, Washington when I was over on the west side last week-end. She said that she used two charm packs of "Charlesvoix, but I bought four just in case! I am stitching double lines on the corners so I can just cut and have a finished half triangle square.

Stitched Double Lines

Stack of half triangle squares

Pile of 5" squares with one corner sewn.

I will update you as I progress with the quilt.

2011-04-16T12:54:00.000-07:00

I got Gabe's baseball quilt quilted last night--YEAH! I am in the process of sewing the binding on and will get the hand stitching finished this evening. Now I have to try to remember my flicker password to post my pictures for the Friday Night Sew-In.

2011-04-15T16:21:00.000-07:00

It's Friday Night! I have dinner in the oven and am trying to get my backing sewn together for the grand nephew's baseball quilt that I hope to get pinned on the frame tonight after dinner and then, get it quilted, We will see what else interupts my day!

2011-04-11T12:59:00.000-07:00

I am going to try to get some kind of jump start on one of my projects. I feel as if I am not getting anything done! So I will be participating in the Friday Night Sew-In with Heidi and friends. Please join us!

2011-04-10T15:58:00.000-07:00

I went to Bellingham Thursday and Friday to celebrate my son's 42nd birthday. I stayed with my sister in Everett. As usual, I came home with two more of her quilts that need quilting! I got home Saturday about noon and started a quilt top for our grand-nephew, Gabe. He is playing baseball so that was the theme that he chose for his quilt. I finished the top while watching the exciting ending to the "Master's Golf Tournament".

I will do the quilting next Friday, and then quilt one of my sister's masterpieces!

2011-04-03T15:24:00.000-07:00

Here is a picture of the quilt that I have been working on for the last couple of week-ends. I had almost all of the triangles finished and decided that I wanted a scrapier look. I used a pattern called "Wintergarden" by Nancy Rink. As usual, I didn't follow directions exactly but I like the way that it turned out!

2011-03-28T11:59:00.000-07:00

I wanted to show you the 13" quilt by Kristine @Arizona, "Never Take Beer to an Interview" from "Country Threads Goes to Charm" that I won in a raffle held by Meruno of pleasentreeus.blog to benefit the people of Japan. Although the drawing is over, you can still donate through the American Red Cross website.

Thanks to Meruno and Kristine.

2011-03-21T16:08:00.000-07:00

I just wanted to pass along a giveaway to benefit the people of Japan. Meruno of pleasentreeus blog is holding a raffle for 4 fabulous quilts donated by 4 talented and generous quilters.

By donating to the American Red Cross, you can buy your tickets to enter the drawing. But the drawing will be held on March 26th, so hurry over to Merumo's blog for details on how to enter.

• You can also send quilts of any size from baby to adult to:

Dana Jones
Quilters Newsletter
741 Corporate Circle, Suite A
Golden, CO 80401

• Mark your box: “Quilts for Japan.”
• Send quilts as soon as possible and no later than April 30, 2011.
• Enclose your name, address, phone number, and email address with the quilts.

2011-03-20T12:05:00.000-07:00

I have been working a little more than I cared to these past few weeks, and that means a lot less time to sew and quilt. I managed to quilt two baby quilts for my sister, and then made a disappearing 16 patch that I found on Melissa Corry's blog (happy quilting melissa). I also finished a table topper with fabric that I bought over a year ago.

Disappearing 16 Patch using Moda's "Sunshine"

I played golf this morning, so I have not got the binding sewn on yet.

Happy Quilting!