Still Sewing Over Here!

Have you ever noticed the fun little quilt cards, 

usually next to the register in your favorite LQS? I will

not tell you how many I have purchased. :)

Earlier this month I had the good fortune to test one of those quilts!!

'Kaleidoscope' by Running Doe Quilts designed this little cutie!

Measuring 56 x 74, it is the perfect size for my DGD's small twin bed.  I am thinking about

putting minky on the back. ;-)

The photos really don't do the fabrics justice. Most of the fabrics have a little gold sparkle in them. :-)
***click on photos to enlarge***

Be sure to go to Running Doe Quilts and check out all the fun patterns!

She also has a Top-Along (LINK) going on Instagram or Facebook where you make a top (doesn't have to be quilted!) each month to be eligible for some awesome prizes! 

Just a few more days in August to get registered, but you will be in on the fun for the rest of the year. ;-) 

Until next time~

Happy Stitchin'!!

Pattern Release~

Kris of KM Designs released her newest pattern this week.

This litttle Grab 'n Go clutch is that and more!

It has card and cash slots inside, as well as a zipper pocket, 

room for your phone or other necessities. ;-)

I tested it using the same fabric as I had used when I made her Hullabaloo Hobo bag so it can be a set. ;-)

She gave the pattern testers 'free reign' to add or change as we liked, and then she added our changes to the pattern!!   How fun is that?!  I added the outside pocket. It also has a carry strap that I omitted.

Be sure to check out all the fun photos on her site and grab this pattern while it is on sale!

You won't be sorry. ;-)

Until next time~

Happy stitchin'!

Fun Times!

This is The Iris Quilt.

A new pattern by Erica of Kitchen Table Quilting.

This is such a fun pattern! It is jelly roll, fat quarter, or even scrap friendly!

It comes in 3 sizes. I had the pleasure of testing the lap size which used 39 of the 40 strips in my jelly roll.  I purchased the teal and purple bits.

I tried taking photos outside, inside and close up and the fabrics I used are just not real photogenic! :o

My jelly roll was all dots!~ did you know I love dots? LOL

I do!!

Hurry over to Erica's SHOP and get the pattern while it is on sale. I have the quilt in my previous post on the longarm now, but I am on the hunt for backing for this one!

Until next time~

Happy stitchin'!

Time!!!

It seems the faster I go, the more behind I get! 

Well, maybe not behind, but I do let things slide and this blog certainly fits that description!

I never intended to be gone for three weeks! Where did the time go? 

Well, I have been doing so much secret sewing, thats part of it, I just can't show you...yet. Hopefully there will be a few reveals next week.

In the meantime, I do have one for you today. :-)

Jenna of Jenna Leudecke Designs has a new pattern out that I was privileged to test. 

This is her second quilt pattern and it is so versatile!

You will love it~

Stella Star Quilt pattern.

This is my version...

The pattern comes with two sizes of star, and five different sizes of quilt!

I chose the one large star lap quilt and had fun playing with 5 fabrics. There is a little bit of paper piecing in the pattern~ those sharp star points, but if you have never paper pieced you will find her directions really easy to follow. 

Go get your pattern now while it is on sale and check out all the different versions you can make. ;-)

 

I'll be back sooner next time!

Until then,

Happy Stitchin'!

New Bags!

Jess @Sallie Tomato

 recently collaborated with Holly & Tanager to make patterns of two of their bags.  And I was lucky enough to be chosen to test both! :-)

First, the Commuter~

 

This wonderfully large tote can hold your laptop or file folders.

The roomy interior has slip pockets on one side, and a zipper pocket on the other.

I made mine in faux leather and textured cork. :)

The second bag is called the Companion Mini. 

It is a smaller bag that can used as a crossbody bag with the removable strap, or carried as a small clutch.  It also has inside zipper and slip pockets.
It has a lot of fun feature! I did mine in faux leather and just love the texture!

Be sure to check out the links, both patterns are on sale for a limited time.

Until next time~
Happy Stitchin'!

Embroidery~

I love to do machine embroidery, but finding the time is a bit daunting some weeks.

I stay home all.the.time!

But find I am still not embroidering so much.

So I was tickled when my friends decided we could get our small group together for a little retreat sewing and embroidering. We all took our machines and had a blast!

And we embroidered each other gifts too~

I made a variety hand sanitizer holders and everyone got to choose between sock monkeys, gumball machines, owls, or gnomes...

Designs are from either Designs by Little Bee or DejahVue Designs

 

One of my friends made us all little wall hanging~

I think the design is from Kimberbell

And my over-achieving friend ;-) made us all free standing

lace sewing machines!!!

An OESD design

I have some fun things to show you from our little retreat too, but

need to take more pix. I'll be back soon!

Until then~

Happy Stitchin'!!

Little Reveals~

Awhile back I did a pattern test for Shannon of Just a Simple Stitch on Instagram.

She called this pattern 'Baby Jane'. It could be made as a large quilt or a baby quilt. 

I chose the baby quilt as I had my newest DGD in mind. ;-)  

I backed it with a plush, dimpled fabric and added a flange binding.

I am happy to report it has been received and is loved. :-)

I've also had my embroidery machine running as fast as I could, making this growth chart for my DGD's first birthday.

This is an Anita Goodesign design that came out in June 2018.

I just love the jungle animals!  I am now working on another with forest animals. 

This was really fun to watch come to life! 

I think I need a new camera as my photos all seem to come out darker than they did before.

I took these photos on a rather bright day! **you can click on any photo to enlarge it and get a better view ;-)

One more thing that I recently finished were these handy bags~

The pattern is called 'Chippers' and it was written by my friend, Toni.

She doesn't have an Etsy shop, but if you would like the pattern I can help you out as I am her 'marketing manager'. ;-) ;-)

We have taught this pattern at numerous classes and it is always a hit. I took my bags one step further than her pattern when I added the embroidered names behind the clear vinyl window. 

The embroidery file is from The Itch 2 Stitch and is called Amorette Sketch. 

I am now working on a few more things and hopefully, you will see them soon!

Until next time,

Happy Stitchin'!!