The Judy Quilt

The newest quilt pattern from Erica @kitchentablequilting 

is called The Judy Quilt.

It is FQ friendly and also a great pattern to show off some of those larger prints we always purchase because we love, and then don't want to cut into them!~ I'm not the only one who does this, right?  Please tell me I am not alone! LOL

I had some odds 'n ends FQ's that kind of matched but maybe weren't meant to go together, but they worked!  I was going for a spring feeling and I think I captured it. :-)

There are little birds in some of the prints, and flowers and even a plaid!

I used the same dark blue because it has a vine in it, but the bright greens were all different FQ's. 

I will get this quilted as soon as i can and it is going to be a couch quilt.... you know, a good book, a quilt and the couch. ;-)

I have a few more things to show later.

Until then~

Be Covid-safe

And Happy Stitchin'!!

A Little Fun~

Well, let's face it, most sewing is fun unless it is mending. Right? :-)

I did a fun little pattern test for Elena of Life and Peace Quilt Co

You can find her on Facebook too.

Anyway one of her newest patterns is called the 'Black Tie Affair' quilt.

I chose to make the pillow size as my time short~

 I tried to pick more 'manly' fabrics and quilting as I plan to gift it to my DS2. ;-) 

Did you notice it is on freshly cut stumps? Ugh. The wind ripped one of our hemlocks down a little over a week ago and last week we had the tree guys here all week.  He did cut the stumps much shorter after my photo shoot. ;-)

I also participated in a postcard swap for Halloween. I haven't received all the cards yet, so I can't show you that pic today. But here are the cards I sent out~

I had a lot of fun machine embroidering these with glow in the dark thread. :-)

I didn't tell the ladies I used that thread. LOL

That's all for today!

I hope you are keeping Covid safe and happily sewing too!

 

A Fun Little Pattern Test--

Good morning!

I found an extra day this week and stitched together this fun little table topper. ;-)

The pattern is from Bea of Beaquilter 

 ...and is called ' Blooming Onion'.  I saw sunflowers. LOL

It is a great little stash busting project! I used her rotary cutting directions and everything went together so smoothly.  I even made the binding already! (so unlike me!! LOL) It will be the green with a peek of the rust.

If you are looking for a fun little sew, check out her pattern~ psst! it is on sale for a limited time. ;-) 

Until next time~

Happy stitchin'!!

More Secret Sewing Revealed!

Have you figured out that I just love to pattern test? 

And I work with the best designers!! 

Joanne from Canuck Quilter 

has just released 3 new patterns!  Check them out from the link above. :)

I was lucky enough to test 2~

'Shuffle' is a really fun table runner and placemat set.

I made them for my son as his home overlooks a bay. There are little lighthouses in the print fabric.

I plan to quilt them with a wave-type design. I haven't been able to do any quilting lately because I don't want any smoke from the wildfires to get into my cottage. So the door is firmly locked for now. ;-) 

 I also tested 'Stellar Breeze' which my DD claimed the minute she saw it! LOL

 Actually, she only saw the fabrics and was already claiming it as 'her colors'. ;-)

I am planning to do a soft minky back with an open quilting design. 

I am not sure why my photos are darker~ my camera? the weather?  I never seem to have much luck with photos outdoors. If you click on the pix you will get a better photo.

 Check out all Joanne's patterns at her Etsy HERE 

And did I mention they are on sale for a limited time? ;-)

 

Until next time~

Happy Stitchin'!!

 

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'!!