Hello Maggie!

 Some fast & furious secret sewing and I finished a pattern test! :-)

This is The Maggie Quilt from

Kitchen Table Quilting

Isn't she a beauty?  And my lighting wasn't the best taking these photos last night. You can click them for a bigger view.  I used all turquoise blues with a grey background and my white plus blocks actually have a little black + in the fabric. ;)  

This is the twin size and measures 78" x 93", so plenty of room for a pillow tuck and drop on the sides. :)

You can find more about the pattern on Kitchen Table Quilting's website~ and hurry! It is on sale this week. ;)

Until tomorrow!

Happy October and

Happy Stitchin'!!

Hi! Questions~~~

 As I was trimming 'what-seems-like  my zillionth' Flying Goose Unit, I wondered~

Is there an easier way?

How do you make Flying Geese?

I have been using the no-waste method, but you still need to stop and measure every single one and trim when necessary. So, what do you do?

In other news :-)

I am following along with the Happy Cloud Creations, Starlight Mountains sew along on Facebook. You can find all the info in the blog link-> HERE

 

Here are my Week 1 & Week 2 blocks.

 Monday we will get a new section to work on. :-) 

I have a couple of pattern tests in the works, so will be back with those when they are released.

In the meantime, tell me~ do you like the new blogger? ;-)

Until next time~

Happy stitchin'!

Are You A Bag Maker?

...or a wannabe bag maker?

Or maybe you would like to try one easy pattern to see if you like it?

If you answered yes to any of the above, then my latest test is something just for you!

I had the pleasure of testing the 'Clutch Me Tight'  pattern by Cheslia Daywalker recently and was very impressed by the directions. Not only does the designer have very clear photos, she explains why we do the things we do in bag making. :-)  And also gives you a few options and how to do those. It is a great pattern for a beginning bag maker.

I made my sample from quilters cotton with a faux leather flap & gusset.

I added a large back pocket for my sunglasses. ;-) 

 My strap is half quilters cotton/half faux leather and will also work as a crossbody strap; or can be removed and the bag can be a clutch. 

I made both the inside zipper pocket and slip pocket.

The pattern will be available very soon!

You can find it here--->  Daywalker Customs Scroll down a little bit. ;-)

Until next time~

Happy Stitchin'!!

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'!