tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-22082207858108528582024-02-06T21:14:27.430-07:00Sew StormyStormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.comBlogger231125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-34490509359939675282016-05-28T18:18:00.004-06:002016-05-28T18:18:39.958-06:00Rings 'n RosiesA few months ago, I was sitting on the couch doodling. I was bored with the movie the kids picked out, but still wanted to spend some time with them. Hence, the doodling. Nine times out of ten my doodling turns into possible quilt patterns. Every notebook I own has pages of quilt designs, most of which never get made. I liked the look of this particular and had picked up a few fat quarters while shopping that had no designated quilt, so why not?<br />
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It's a simple pattern, but has a fun secondary pattern of rings to add some interest. Once I finished the top, I got thinking about a cute a mini version would look....</div>
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Each of these cute little blocks are 8 inches across and the gray squares are one inch squares! I need a little extra practice on sewing mini pieces together, but overall it turned out super cute.</div>
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You can see how tiny it is in comparison to the full size quilt that has 16 inch blocks. </div>
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With the help of my girls, I've named the pattern 'Rings 'n Rosies. The large quilt was made using fat quarters from 'Hazel' fabric by Cluck Cluck Sew and the mini quilt used four charm squares from 'Marmalade' by Bonnie & Camille.</div>
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<br />Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-62857479709190731712016-05-16T14:35:00.001-06:002016-05-16T14:35:32.924-06:00Jelly Roll QuiltingI do love a good jelly roll quilt! I seem to be choosing to buy jelly rolls and charm packs over any other precut. There are just so many options! My most recent quilt is a pattern called 'Blue Lagoon' from the book 'Jelly Roll Quilts' by Pam and Nicky Lintott. It has so many great patterns.<br />
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My sister, mom and I each made our own version of this quilt. (I'll post pictures later after we get together in July to play show and tell.) I used a jelly roll of 'Avalon' fabric by Fig Tree and co. Many of my quilts are made with Fig Tree fabric. I love 'em. </div>
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It's a little hard to tell, but I used wavy line quilting for this quilt. I really like how it looks and how easy it was to quilt! I'll definitely be quilting this way again.</div>
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<br />Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-17910189750582250912016-04-08T17:46:00.003-06:002016-04-08T17:46:54.413-06:00Back again!My hubbie was kind enough to remind me that it's been 6 months or so since I have made a blog entry. Honestly, it's so much easier to use Instagram, I haven't much wanted to do a lot of blogging. But, I have made a few cute quilts I'm exited to show off, so I'll do my best at getting back into the blog swing!<br />
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I just finished this 'Swell' quilt today and it's a fun one! The pattern is from Thimbleblossom's book 'Simply Retro' and is called "Swell". The fabric is Bread 'n Butter by American Jane. It's a fun pattern because it uses just one jelly roll and sews together quickly. </div>
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I chose a simple green leaf outline on cream print and a polka dot binding. I didn't really want the binding to stand out because the colors in the quilt are so bright, the binding didn't need to 'fight' with the rest of the quilt. </div>
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The quilting pattern I used was a simple leaf pattern. I used green thread for the top (I'm still deciding if I like it) and cream for the back.</div>
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<br />Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-79528228950400186132015-10-02T21:41:00.001-06:002015-10-02T21:41:29.287-06:00Spring Blossoms Quilt<p>This quilt came together by accident. As I was cutting out the fabric, I accidently cut two different sizes of ‘plates’. When put together, they make a cute ‘blossom’. Wasn’t that a lucky accident?</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-mufpVCr6Y_w/Vg9OXGFdvHI/AAAAAAAATKs/hREYlcVm_ic/s1600-h/Spring%252520Blossoms%252520Quilt%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Spring Blossoms Quilt" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 16px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Marmalde Fabric Quilt" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HQYA36UJQ3Y/Vg9OX8J3ysI/AAAAAAAATKw/CfoUy6oYG94/Spring%252520Blossoms%252520Quilt_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="442" height="345"></a></p> <p>It was great fun to make and I’ve already started to write up the instructions for this cutie.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--Zh-L5KNGzo/Vg9OYQ6GnGI/AAAAAAAATK8/m36LbGws9s8/s1600-h/Spring%252520Blossoms%252520and%252520Flynn%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Spring Blossoms and Flynn" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 16px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Bonnie and Camille Fabric" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ATyzMZPNHQM/Vg9OY2QX7mI/AAAAAAAATLA/UDEI562RJLE/Spring%252520Blossoms%252520and%252520Flynn_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="443" height="348"></a></p> <p>My kitty cat enjoyed getting in the way of the photo shoot. I think he wanted a little attention.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bGAQfpeYymg/Vg9OZWS5dDI/AAAAAAAATLM/0-XGzwrAzz4/s1600-h/Spring%252520Blossoms%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Spring Blossoms Quilt" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 16px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Dresden Plate Quilt" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DQ56BeHvi74/Vg9OaK_OSII/AAAAAAAATLQ/0rAE_aXMvX8/Spring%252520Blossoms_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="450" height="411"></a></p> <p>It’s made from the Bonnie and Camille line “Marmalade” and may have a few pieces of “Scrumptious” thrown in. It measures 62 1/2 inches square. </p> <p>It’s a fun little quilt to make!</p> <p><font size="5" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Stormy</strong></font></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-46283485698921912492015-08-15T10:32:00.001-06:002015-08-15T10:33:27.332-06:00Finishing the Pinwheel Quilt<p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OUJ8epIbXWM/Vc9ph9XR82I/AAAAAAAASU8/LlQ0ZG7-KPI/s1600-h/Pinwheel%252520Block%252520of%252520the%252520Month%25255B10%25255D.jpg"><img title="Pinwheel Block of the Month" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 20px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Pinwheel Block of the Month" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BOuDgUWyelQ/Vc9piTjxLKI/AAAAAAAASVA/ZzmzvkcjCnw/Pinwheel%252520Block%252520of%252520the%252520Month_thumb%25255B4%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="472" height="476"></a></p> <p>*Originally, I had not planned to put a border on this quilt. But when it was all pieced together, it seemed to be floating and needed an anchor. This is why, in my original instructions, the border fabric was not included. Luckily, I had enough backing fabric to use for the border. *</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Finishing Instructions</font></strong></p> <p>Trim all the blocks to 12 1/2 inches. </p> <p>Using the picture above as a layout guide, sew your blocks together row by row. Press the seams for each row in opposite directions so they lock when sewing together. Pin well and sew the rows together. Press.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Fabric Requirements</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="3">Borders</font></strong></p> <p>For borders you will need 3/4 yard of fabric. </p> <p>Cut fabric into 7 strips 3 1/2 in. x WOF. Piece these strips into:</p> <p>2 – 61 in. x 3 1/2 in. strips for the sides and</p> <p>2 – 66 1/2 in. x 3 1/2 in. strips for the top and bottom. </p> <p><strong><font size="3">Binding</font></strong></p> <p><font size="2">For binding you will need 1/2 to 2/3 yard of fabric. (1/2 yard will only give you 1/2 inch to spare, so if you are worried about making a mistake, get 2/3 yard.)</font></p> <p><font size="2">Cut 7 strips 2 1/2 in. x WOF. </font></p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 1</font></strong></p> <p>Take one 61 in. border strip and pin to quilt right sides together. (I recommend finding the middle point of both the quilt and border and pin first. Then, pin the two ends. That way when pinning the rest of the border, you can ease the fabric, if needed, for a proper fit.) </p> <p> Sew border onto quilt. (*hint – When sewing on borders, always sew with the quilt back facing up. That way, you can check to make sure you are not cutting of any points of your quilt blocks.)</p> <p>Sew the next 61 in. border strip onto the opposite side. Press both strips towards the border.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 2</font></strong></p> <p><font size="2">With the 66 1/2 in. strips. Sew the top and bottom border pieces on using the same method. Press towards the borders.</font></p> <p><font size="2"><strong>Your are finished!!</strong> <strong>Hooray!</strong></font></p> <p><font size="2">Quilt as desired and be sure to send me a picture of your quilt. I would really love to see what you have done!</font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEha8mAL5yN-vB-11BgUf0jyKrwv-KK2iu2kANI7RniBwf6DA9h-JxvxbI9J3QVckkFebYVQ_5GEXAXr-bVUHJCc0pp8UougAkGKVlkSQ77QLVpkY1_8JM_0PV4etzbB5BD46nkv-i6Hc_Jf/s1600-h/Finished%252520Pinwheel%252520Sampler%252520Quilt%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Finished Pinwheel Sampler Quilt" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Finished Pinwheel Sampler Quilt" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JX456Pt3QVM/Vc9pjUKeO_I/AAAAAAAASVQ/a46tVUMJXpc/Finished%252520Pinwheel%252520Sampler%252520Quilt_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="387" height="520"></a></p> <p><font size="5" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Stormy</strong></font></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-30270494907865149012015-08-13T09:16:00.001-06:002015-08-13T09:29:22.073-06:00Block of the Month–Month 7–Spinning 9 patch<p>This is the last block that finishes up our quilt! I don’t know if it has a name, so I’m calling it the Spinning 9 patch. You will be making 13 of these blocks. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KrqsGrhzEt8/Vcy0hqltQXI/AAAAAAAASNg/OAc3wjwthwA/s1600-h/Spinning-9-patch-2.jpg"><img title="Spinning 9 patch 2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 59px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Spinning 9 patch 2" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bfHIDtYy-0g/Vcy0iB88djI/AAAAAAAASNk/MyrRCgQKZpw/Spinning-9-patch-2_thumb.jpg?imgmax=800" width="341" height="349"></a></p> <p><strong><font size="3">Fabric Requirements</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nZkgnNsx6bw/Vcy0iggPSCI/AAAAAAAASNw/6ro58aG5lr8/s1600-h/Fabric-Requirements4.jpg"><img title="Fabric Requirements" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 8px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Fabric Requirements" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-iLfQKrO2g3k/Vcy0jJNHQPI/AAAAAAAASN4/DAz7140x85k/Fabric-Requirements_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="474" height="370"></a></p> <p>(Requirements for 13 blocks)</p> <p>Background solid – Cut 52 – 4 1/2 in. squares </p> <p>Pinwheel - Misc. Dark Fabrics- Cut 13 – 4 1/2 in. squares</p> <p>Pinwheel - Misc. Light Fabrics– Cut 13 – 4 1/2 in. squares</p> <p>Four Patch - Misc. Dark Fabrics– Cut 26 – 5 in. squares</p> <p>Four Patch - Misc. Light Fabrics – Cut 26 – 5 in. squares</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 1</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-D04cfAw8_mk/Vcy0jnpeN4I/AAAAAAAASOA/Ngp8jrnQjRM/s1600-h/Step-16.jpg"><img title="Step 1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 1" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Mywoe7hyyC0/Vcy0kDcgW5I/AAAAAAAASOE/B_pR7zLfNdE/Step-1_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="361" height="371"></a></p> <p>Using one light 4 1/2 in. pinwheel square and one dark 4 1/2 in. pinwheel square, layer rights sides together. Sew 1/4 in. around the four sides.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 2</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-JbzJuWT9O60/Vcy0kvEtnvI/AAAAAAAASOQ/zsifUQuXzbo/s1600-h/Step-24.jpg"><img title="Step 2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 2" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-V7-ej-hALa4/Vcy0lMJ93lI/AAAAAAAASOY/OS-6yuelcU8/Step-2_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="367" height="287"></a></p> <p>Cut sewn squares diagonally both directions to form 4 half square triangles. </p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 3</font></strong></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEitvzSiLRo3AaSyuChbwOJlNqrci1l8PQuOciOsfy30ZMrs5kngaSkSl7IT8HqwGKQliew6_AJGLkcQANd8HphTplZ7s6yxyKK_8EzYQFNBj5pnsYvExS8E7rpzkavwIux3beMH_IOqG-gF/s1600-h/Step-36.jpg"><img title="Step 3" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 3" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bH3XcprNtsY/Vcy0vWnk1xI/AAAAAAAASOo/izojoaVt5aU/Step-3_thumb4.jpg?imgmax=800" width="381" height="373"></a></p> <p>Press open and lay out pinwheel block.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 4</font></strong></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgNWnOEt8s9e499VWmpU3H_GVP74K35tlsDrxgmGAbrCxrVjCYYSo9hEtAPIZd9LMXFGla-CF30PnOXs8GXl-kstNC6rrUiXAUcEGuouqNltk8Am9KYGWBZsYJZK2RVsGyqGjnQi29B2cMI/s1600-h/Step-44.jpg"><img title="Step 4" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 4" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-1b-QXhZqNSg/Vcy0wYcz3uI/AAAAAAAASO0/MrrHFNitvdM/Step-4_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="384" height="370"></a></p> <p>Sew together into rows making sure to lock in seams, before pinning. Sew top row and bottom row together. Press.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 5</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-saS8YJhwipA/Vcy0wqw1ZqI/AAAAAAAASO8/R2cWqaB_tio/s1600-h/Step-54.jpg"><img title="Step 5" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 5" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DUFXZVBlFmE/Vcy0xFydldI/AAAAAAAASPI/9vJzeHimJr0/Step-5_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="390" height="336"></a></p> <p>Trim pinwheel to 4 1/2 inches. Make 13 pinwheel blocks.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 6</font></strong></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg2gsJcFkFTIlgNiM7VtgsirBZ0ixeMyKQps0cwWHpZTpxDY6mhI8h8XdgQGXy5PMRJ9Gudwz-B_V-4vYGWiskwb5hwZ-Vo2CJnUWOOTqParK9DXlmi1j3ePJkxq7Y7LYfrLYOLooOf1k04/s1600-h/Step-64.jpg"><img title="Step 6" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 6" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-hQoebQ-Ypak/Vcy0xzF6ZEI/AAAAAAAASPU/7AfnFXmuT1g/Step-6_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="393" height="345"></a></p> <p>Using one light 5 in. square and one dark 5 in. square layer right sides together. Sew 1/4 in. along two sides opposite of each other.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 7</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NHLX26-bKa0/Vcy0yQfz7sI/AAAAAAAASPc/Vts2CeuPBD0/s1600-h/Step-75.jpg"><img title="Step 7" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 7" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2VME3p4P62w/Vcy0yz0DPFI/AAAAAAAASPk/97dq8mn5ECk/Step-7_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="391" height="321"></a></p> <p>Cut square in half forming two rectangles.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 8</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-etoBY6WpObs/Vcy0zOf1HfI/AAAAAAAASPw/ja_86avu2fc/s1600-h/Step-84.jpg"><img title="Step 8" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 8" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SakaaiJ2gu0/Vcy0zgCaeOI/AAAAAAAASP0/OgPkdE6yEeg/Step-8_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="393" height="308"></a></p> <p>Cut rectangles in half forming four, 2 1/2 in. square units. </p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 9</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HtZvVcv1Ag0/Vcy0zxOkA1I/AAAAAAAASQA/0Qc9f_29WJ4/s1600-h/Step-94.jpg"><img title="Step 9" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 9" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VaO6THIC1DE/Vcy00SRtSmI/AAAAAAAASQE/HrZpJDgQ600/Step-9_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="401" height="396"></a></p> <p>Press open. Sew together top row and bottom row to make a 4 patch square.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 10</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ccgMBt6Oqms/Vcy002mFVdI/AAAAAAAASQM/SupavE22BmU/s1600-h/Step-104.jpg"><img title="Step 10" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 10" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4jFm610Ph-Y/Vcy01QKPtCI/AAAAAAAASQU/pEFVWVsgi18/Step-10_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="411" height="372"></a></p> <p>Press and trim square to 4 1/2 in. Make 52 four patch blocks.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 11</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UaZrrA-GzAU/Vcy01v69_fI/AAAAAAAASQg/jkm0dkcCH40/s1600-h/Step-114.jpg"><img title="Step 11" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 11" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-MAXVVNQloW4/Vcy02PrtYvI/AAAAAAAASQo/sVjudYAahQY/Step-11_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="414" height="412"></a></p> <p>Lay out blocks into 9 patch unit using blocks from different fabrics, making sure to keep the dark corner squares of the 4 patch blocks in the corners by the pinwheel. This creates the chain throughout the quilt. </p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 12</font></strong></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh3eTvb_mqfV_F3sTRu_KzIA36dKowD-Vd77chug82xEV42kjW4om4EEEVleUQp-LfYWInnp4HJN2ENoatnmmJGVVZCCP5MVkiuhdhhDeaA6wHvWMjYNmo3oZ_RK9avtGhORURYBWB5stoS/s1600-h/Step-124.jpg"><img title="Step 12" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 12" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-08HfPdS_kvk/Vcy03Ndzu6I/AAAAAAAASQ0/4A-XkxlscqY/Step-12_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="415" height="450"></a></p> <p>Sew 9 patch together into rows. Then sew rows together. Again, be sure to nest seams together before pinning. (Be careful not to turn one of the rows upside down like I did to the bottom row in this picture!)</p> <p>Make 13 of these blocks.</p> <p>You have now finished making all the quilt blocks! I will post the finishing details on putting the blocks together and adding a border in another day or so. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qZlqzlokyjI/Vcy03nRMwnI/AAAAAAAASRA/S9k5exN2ZJ0/s1600-h/Bloc%252520of%252520the%252520Month%252520Pinwheel%252520Quilt%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="Bloc of the Month Pinwheel Quilt" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Bloc of the Month Pinwheel Quilt" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-HoWxGCMWDEY/Vcy04FOh6aI/AAAAAAAASRE/44RS8ur0iW4/Bloc%252520of%252520the%252520Month%252520Pinwheel%252520Quilt_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="521" height="412"></a></p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Lucida Handwriting">Stormy</font></strong></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-70146473828287484872015-08-03T18:33:00.001-06:002015-08-03T18:33:16.809-06:00Moda Love Baby Quilt<p>My newest niece was born in July, so I had to make her a quilt. Baby quilts are the most fun to make because they are quick to finish and its fun to think about who will be using them.</p> <p>I used the free “<a href="http://www.unitednotions.com/Moda-Love-Layer-Cake-Quilt.pdf" target="_blank">Moda Love Quilt Pattern</a>” again to make this quilt, but added a 5 inch border to enlarge the size. Finished it measures 42x42.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjBZ49iSRZNpwb-sCSF1pxWjFChXTsfkFilGrGUqudtVV9AzGJJrL13j4Ek8SR-GayQ09VfbsjGBiF1gliY67-Oadfn2pFb0sVpvqK33M4QjZLRgBLFMRATDrxwzVdI1bKqctGW6Id17KKD/s1600-h/Baby%252520Moda%252520Love%252520Quilt%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Baby Moda Love Quilt" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Baby Moda Love Quilt" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4b1z2N2q1G8/VcAIM4Tg2_I/AAAAAAAASBA/0eRCMwESYBY/Baby%252520Moda%252520Love%252520Quilt_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="426" height="370"></a></p> <p>It’s made with one charm pack, so it’s super easy to piece. I’ve been saving this fabric for years waiting for just the right project. The fabric line is “Sunwashed” by “Sweetwater”. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-URdbAylNZe8/VcAIN-x52LI/AAAAAAAASBI/oaZ0WUkFNXU/s1600-h/Baby%252520Moda%252520Love%252520Binding%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Baby Moda Love Binding" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 62px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Baby Moda Love Binding" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-x5pLeT96UWU/VcAIRIuh2-I/AAAAAAAASBQ/RkIb9rgf2Mk/Baby%252520Moda%252520Love%252520Binding_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="331" height="376"></a></p> <p>The combination of dots stripes and daises are my favorite! Pink and grey have always been a favorite color combo of mine.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-unXQZ23d4KQ/VcAIRvlTU4I/AAAAAAAASBY/LXeTBNz1a9A/s1600-h/Baby%252520Moda%252520Love%2525202%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Baby Moda Love 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 61px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Baby Moda Love 2" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-OHsdHP4BEBA/VcAIS1sNN2I/AAAAAAAASBg/W2Obu5Va-m4/Baby%252520Moda%252520Love%2525202_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="324" height="440"></a></p> <p>Too bad the quilt gets to cuddle with the baby before I do…</p> <p><font size="5" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Stormy</strong></font></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-63344510415432093702015-07-17T17:49:00.000-06:002015-08-03T17:49:30.722-06:00Block of the Month–Month 6–Flying Kite<p>Sorry for the delay posting block 6 this month. I’ve been vacationing for the last 2 1/2 weeks, but now I’m finally back home and excited to get sewing again! </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8bvmLkdaTxA/VamFrzMZO1I/AAAAAAAARnY/e9Vz3sCi4Os/s1600-h/Flying%252520Kite%252520Quilt%252520Block%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Flying Kite Quilt Block" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 38px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Flying Kite Quilt Block" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FnoRaEdpOdE/VamFsd5K8zI/AAAAAAAARnc/FyuPXfk28wI/Flying%252520Kite%252520Quilt%252520Block_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="403" height="360"></a></p> <p>I’ve always loved this block and I’ve made it in a few different sizes, but never in a 12 inch block and not using paper piecing. I figured it wouldn’t be hard to write a pattern in the size I wanted, so I gave it a try and was not happy with the results. The measurements were odd sizes and the instructions difficult to follow. So, I tried it again and it turned out better, but it still wasn’t quit right. What I finally ended up doing was using a pattern that is written for a larger quilt block and cutting it down to the right size. With this method, there is a little more fabric wasted than I would like, but the results were much better than the previous two tries. I’m sure you would agree if you went through the process with me!</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Fabric Requirements</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-pSMGnTVZaWk/VamFs5H6A9I/AAAAAAAARno/i0x0n3i1i6Y/s1600-h/Block%2525206%252520Fabric%252520Requirements%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Block 6 Fabric Requirements" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Block 6 Fabric Requirements" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hc8vFU2O5nc/VamFtJEE9BI/AAAAAAAARns/fuhDEzyxH7U/Block%2525206%252520Fabric%252520Requirements_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="383"></a></p> <p>Fabric 1 – Background – Cut 1 – 8 1/4 in. square and Cut 4 – 2 3/8 x 7 7/8 in. rectangles</p> <p>Fabric 2 – Pinwheel – Cut 1 – 8 1/4 in. square</p> <p>Fabric 3 – Pinwheel - Cut 4 – 6 x 7 7/8 in. rectangles</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 1</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wSr6H17Agh4/VamFtg0GjSI/AAAAAAAARn4/0X5q9D-RJSM/s1600-h/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525201%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Flying Kite Step 1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Flying Kite Step 1" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-h36F8SnRuF8/VamFuczBMlI/AAAAAAAARoA/hkBSUwQL3Nc/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="405" height="317"></a></p> <p>Cut the Fabric 1 and Fabric 2 squares in half diagonally each way creating 4 triangles.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 2</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uTZhSFxQNzE/VamFu4TwerI/AAAAAAAARoI/eIieJ-0nm0Y/s1600-h/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525202%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Flying Kite Step 2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Flying Kite Step 2" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-K01fVX6PtQ4/VamFvRQiBpI/AAAAAAAARoQ/SDMn7x05_8E/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="403" height="235"></a></p> <p>Take a Fabric 1 triangle and a Fabric 2 triangle. Lay them right sides together and sew together to form one large triangle. Repeat to form 3 more triangle units.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3-WgVaevWpc/VamFv_y1DBI/AAAAAAAARoY/HX9e7nLfWjs/s1600-h/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525202b%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Flying Kite Step 2b" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Flying Kite Step 2b" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-nD98wF9i7_w/VamFwc3PuOI/AAAAAAAARoc/0nfcREQkvFM/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525202b_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="408" height="266"></a></p> <p>Press towards the darker fabric.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 3</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VL8SfVKZN2o/VamFwyUtqhI/AAAAAAAARoo/EYaVEG4T6_I/s1600-h/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525203%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Flying Kite Step 3" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 50px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Flying Kite Step 3" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FgY7oEg4R7w/VamFxp7H44I/AAAAAAAARow/sHIJNg4zO64/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525203_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="368" height="386"></a></p> <p>Using the Fabric 1 rectangle and the Fabric 3 rectangle, sew right sides together to make one large square. Repeat 3 more times.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-l_WEGiqg-4w/VamFyJXZmqI/AAAAAAAARo4/gWR20rLt6Tk/s1600-h/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525203b%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Flying Kite Step 3b" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 50px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Flying Kite Step 3b" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CXLwCi4HkPo/VamFynH_coI/AAAAAAAARo8/SHLEmnr7Lao/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525203b_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="373" height="347"></a></p> <p>Press towards darker fabric.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 4</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-gFoLAYSYRAQ/VamFzMjszMI/AAAAAAAARpI/mMba62Ekgi8/s1600-h/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525204%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Flying Kite Step 4" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 50px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Flying Kite Step 4" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XNUO8kuO18s/VamFzzD0NrI/AAAAAAAARpM/mr9E_SbuQTk/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525204_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="378" height="301"></a></p> <p>Lay a ruler across the square from bottom left to top right and cut into two triangles. Discard the bottom triangle (or save for another project). </p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 5</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6mZrB2E_soQ/VamF0OWOmnI/AAAAAAAARpY/wC56Gipk8g4/s1600-h/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525205%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Flying Kite Step 5" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 50px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Flying Kite Step 5" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J1SIcMJIwU4/VamF0rS7WYI/AAAAAAAARpc/_YMRK6jtIIQ/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525205_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="380" height="356"></a></p> <p>(Forgot to take a picture without the ruler here. Sorry!) Sew triangle units together to make a square unit. </p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 6</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-RSaIqOkATN4/VamF1GYo7UI/AAAAAAAARpk/liKIzJefUFk/s1600-h/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525206%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Flying Kite Step 6" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 50px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Flying Kite Step 6" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--7QLefxouT4/VamF1lSvsBI/AAAAAAAARpw/GiX2nnRbyWE/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525206_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="378" height="296"></a><strong><font size="3"></font></strong></p> <p>Trim block to 6 1/2 in. making sure the seam from the triangle unit is in the center of the block. If you don’t have a 6 1/2 in. ruler. Press diagonally each direction to find your center point and use that as your cutting guide.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 7</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bMkt1VOpctg/VamF2apqXtI/AAAAAAAARp4/ou62QTI086U/s1600-h/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525207%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Flying Kite Step 7" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Flying Kite Step 7" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aoSmI9GZ90I/VamF21KCj0I/AAAAAAAARp8/TyD7KSWrsDc/Flying%252520Kite%252520Step%2525207_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="396" height="376"></a></p> <p>Sew together the top row then the bottom row. Press the center seam for each row the same direction. Then when you flip the 2nd row upside down the seams will nest together for better accuracy in seam matching. Pin well and sew rows together. Press.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_YRob6CLidU/VamF3PU26JI/AAAAAAAARqI/sLGyKXpahvQ/s1600-h/Flying%252520Kite%252520Quilt%252520Block%25255B14%25255D.jpg"><img title="Flying Kite Quilt Block" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 20px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Flying Kite Quilt Block" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-a6BLpYcE10M/VamF3mBzhGI/AAAAAAAARqQ/Sn2lENt93dg/Flying%252520Kite%252520Quilt%252520Block_thumb%25255B17%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="437" height="422"></a></p> <p>Make one more Flying Kite block and you are finished!</p> <p>Again, this method is not the most economical, but is the easiest and most accurate method I found. I love the way it turned out!</p> <p><font size="5" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Stormy</strong></font></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-16899021140442713332015-06-26T15:19:00.001-06:002015-06-26T15:19:36.317-06:00Niner Quilt Finish<p>Years ago I saw a quilt at an antique quilt show I fell in love with. It was called ‘Nine Patch Cross’. I planned on writing my own quilt pattern so I could make a copy of the antique quilt. A few months later Camille from Thimble Blossoms released a pattern very similar to the one I was working on! Instead of finishing my pattern I bought hers and waited for the right fabric line to come along.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/--QHVd5FTXxk/VY3BwZtE9nI/AAAAAAAAQ-Y/mU7NwcpUIMY/s1600-h/Nine%252520Patch%252520Cross%2525202%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Nine Patch Cross " style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 74px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Antique 9 patch quilt" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-U8BomSYuZOE/VY3BxdUpqfI/AAAAAAAAQ-g/z0FMX-zOP4Q/Nine%252520Patch%252520Cross%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="334" height="478"></a></p> <p>I fell in love with ‘April Showers’ by Bonnie and Camille and bought the fabric to make my quilt.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_rdKqyrf7X4/VY3Byvo17zI/AAAAAAAAQ-o/4tdarvXsLY0/s1600-h/Niner%252520Quilt%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Niner Quilt by Thimble Blossoms" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 2px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Nine Patch Quilt" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-bLG7w5Od3Nk/VY3BztCQuLI/AAAAAAAAQ-w/-VuWbULDSYk/Niner%252520Quilt_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="462" height="506"></a></p> <p>It took me a while to get started, but once I did it went together fairly quickly.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-GaFRJ5dZ3zg/VY3B0yqPuKI/AAAAAAAAQ-4/bFbjt4dsFFE/s1600-h/Niner%252520Quilt%252520Closeup%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="Niner Quilt Closeup" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 65px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Niner Quilt Closeup" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-ue2Qs3ziZkg/VY3B1036-7I/AAAAAAAAQ_A/w4kMv22n9ow/Niner%252520Quilt%252520Closeup_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="316" height="423"></a></p> <p>I tried a new quilting pattern that I really like. I’ll definitely be using it on other quilts.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjf3_dHaioz11PjS-SnAYMa68bUHC8qEjNHm1LM-947llfXwDsiuHWm5GIDno04zclkrdxsadq5ZS4ybnQJhKTZ4xYMDBl089r4WxU57-g3rcI2Tqlz-2eJ8GM2omEAVpuRgwJiB7IiwBaD/s1600-h/Niner%252520Quilting%252520Pattern%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Niner Quilting Pattern" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 65px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Niner Quilting Pattern" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-UbLZUzixPac/VY3B3o3IuDI/AAAAAAAAQ_Q/ly_nKxFIO2Q/Niner%252520Quilting%252520Pattern_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="323" height="432"></a></p> <p>And of course, I had to use striped binding….</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-KPiqWDzf9yc/VY3B4hlTfSI/AAAAAAAAQ_Y/ZB8Bh-U05mQ/s1600-h/Niner%252520Quilt%252520Binding%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Niner Quilt Binding" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 65px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Niner Quilt Binding" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-n9bUggh0Dwc/VY3B5XW7yRI/AAAAAAAAQ_g/rQ53SaxRjRw/Niner%252520Quilt%252520Binding_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="329" height="441"></a></p> <p><font size="5" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Stormy</strong></font></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-66318708502783861862015-06-12T12:51:00.000-06:002015-06-20T12:52:04.856-06:00Block of the Month–Block 5–Churn Dash Pinwheel<p>I’m a little late posting this month’s block. It seems all the pictures from this block have disappeared! So, I started from scratch, made a new block and took pictures along the way. </p> <p>I’ve recently become a fan of the churn dash block and thought it would be fun to include it in this quilt with a bit of a twist…. a pinwheel in the center!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-74vDMf84iGM/VXtN089lmCI/AAAAAAAAQb0/DW7VLAkbri4/s1600-h/Pinwheel%252520Churn%252520Dash%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Pinwheel Churn Dash" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 45px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Pinwheel Churn Dash" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-fZZrtjh0dFQ/VXtN2f1HV1I/AAAAAAAAQb8/tKOkl8OTHZc/Pinwheel%252520Churn%252520Dash_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="387" height="398"></a> </p> <p><strong><font size="3">Fabric Requirements</font></strong></p> <p><font size="2">Fabric 1 – Blue Dot – (2) 5 in. squares, (1) 4 1/2 in. square</font></p> <p><font size="2">Fabric 2 – Aqua print – (2) 4 1/2 x 5 in. rectangles</font></p> <p><font size="2">Fabric 3 – Background – (2) 5 in. squares, (1) 4 1/2 in. square, (2) 4 1/2 x 5 in. rectangles</font></p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 1</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-boMqhlnVyoc/VXtN3eHtbxI/AAAAAAAAQcE/uGKL3IckCFc/s1600-h/Step%2525201%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 1" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LECUbEd-DzQ/VXtN4ZxOTuI/AAAAAAAAQcM/dqb_HB6tTto/Step%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="323" height="254"></a></p> <p>Using 4 1/2 in. squares from fabric 1 and background fabric, layer squares right sides together. Sew 1/4 in. around all four sides of square.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 2</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-DPgNYxhGHMc/VXtN5NQMzuI/AAAAAAAAQcU/2LfOZgCae1U/s1600-h/Step%2525202%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 2" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wAQL_sGX16A/VXtN6H0kQSI/AAAAAAAAQcc/xZ-u36XQ3YM/Step%2525202_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="328" height="257"></a></p> <p>Cut sewn square diagonally twice. </p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 3</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-uB9X8zV7VXY/VXtN7ih8H7I/AAAAAAAAQck/zgsDE8U2jyA/s1600-h/Step%2525203%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 3" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 3" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CzmZ0UDXCdA/VXtN8cChwkI/AAAAAAAAQcs/DHOy5hNvc20/Step%2525203_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="337" height="331"></a></p> <p>Press open to darker fabric. Lay out pinwheel on table making sure it is spinning in the direction you like.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 4</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="3"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Ec3xWC_GXP0/VXtN9MT4k4I/AAAAAAAAQc0/5L5fFWU-i8M/s1600-h/Step%2525204%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 4" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 4" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Hfv-oOm0etc/VXtN-V9yD2I/AAAAAAAAQc8/tCO4DCgg-9c/Step%2525204_thumb%25255B6%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="343" height="380"></a></font></strong></p> <p>Sew together top row then bottom row. Press. Then nestling the center seam, sew the rows together.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 5</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Bg9E0OuYOp8/VXtN_e1QWGI/AAAAAAAAQdE/RqbRmzNyXQ0/s1600-h/Step%2525205%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 5" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 36px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 5" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2FLk2uZqQ2Q/VXtOABMN4PI/AAAAAAAAQdM/xm9spwtX5dc/Step%2525205_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="397" height="311"></a></p> <p>Press open and trim to 4 1/2 inches. (I make the pinwheels a little larger than normal to ensure plenty of room to trim to the perfect pinwheel.) </p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 6</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Et5UMESDQL0/VXtOA1cu-0I/AAAAAAAAQdU/Uv92DM1zAII/s1600-h/Step%2525207%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 6" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-j0gLgJNtVz4/VXtOB9X2ZdI/AAAAAAAAQdc/iFvuSa3Rd2Y/Step%2525207_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="392" height="307"></a></p> <p>Lay fabric 2 rectangle right sides together with background fabric rectangle. Sew 1/4 in along each 4 1/2 in. side. </p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 7</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-_4p9ER86HNo/VXtOCgna73I/AAAAAAAAQdk/vXmNMQq9Ee0/s1600-h/Step%2525208%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 7" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-Os4-CJDY9N4/VXtODdgnXXI/AAAAAAAAQds/qi-HEN9SLaM/Step%2525208_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="394" height="308"></a></p> <p>With the sewn edges running along the sides, cut rectangle in half (2 1/2 in.) Press open. Repeat for remaining 3 rectangles.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-PZtrBNq4Uig/VXtOD3S12hI/AAAAAAAAQd0/6Qsge8pYMmw/s1600-h/Step%2525209%25255B7%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 8" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-NRc8kMhmjV4/VXtOE3N-ZyI/AAAAAAAAQd4/hsZ_qSFtxRE/Step%2525209_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="339" height="308"></a></p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 8</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-5oaFn-ql8po/VXtOFfyaLmI/AAAAAAAAQeE/BPHGyOEWQzA/s1600-h/Step%25252010%25255B12%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 10" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 10" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-SKwQELuE4RM/VXtOGG2HoKI/AAAAAAAAQeM/mxsA5X2T2lA/Step%25252010_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="397" height="315"></a></p> <p>Draw a diagonal line on the back of the background fabric 5 in. squares.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 9</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-kL5E5CzqVSU/VXtOHOViVMI/AAAAAAAAQeU/ysvWcTugmaA/s1600-h/Step%25252011%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 9" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3d0sXYkP8cY/VXtOH24mcnI/AAAAAAAAQec/9_DSLyBDDAQ/Step%25252011_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="344" height="343"></a></p> <p>Layer background square right sides together with Fabric 1 – 5in. square. Sew 1/4 in. along both sides of the drawn line.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 10</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-3BwoBc0K9X4/VXtOIwzQe8I/AAAAAAAAQek/xNx3Tz3BACs/s1600-h/Step%25252012%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 10" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-QsBcD6-G7ck/VXtOJvtLyFI/AAAAAAAAQes/wW9j1mIfOLA/Step%25252012_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="346" height="271"></a></p> <p>Cut along drawn line and press open.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 11</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sBUrqVipHFQ/VXtOKZdAAnI/AAAAAAAAQe0/0v4-s5Vr3aA/s1600-h/Step%25252013%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 13" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 13" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FoNRfyGE85k/VXtOLViYxZI/AAAAAAAAQe8/VUGL1SgamvI/Step%25252013_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="394" height="308"></a></p> <p>Trim half square triangle to 4 1/2 inches. Repeat steps to make 2 more half square triangles.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 12</font></strong></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiPw2XguJc_Wg3DZZwHScfoErhbluVqJLdweovg22_TGIGPIO2rBAZqHkAyMYQ6cTsXMnqIDEdajzmwuOK7OGWzWwy9QxFbWd0iMG-4xthQjw9Djd78Lwb02gSQeLJ0tfRPc0bUY2dTeCdC/s1600-h/Step%25252015%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 15" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 48px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 15" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-BbAd2YLUJr4/VXtONaePcYI/AAAAAAAAQfM/_RmJpOG8RPc/Step%25252015_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="356" height="353"></a></p> <p>Lay out squares to form blocks. Sew together in rows. Press seam on top and bottom row towards the center block. On middle row, press seams outward away from the pinwheel.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 13</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-EGogsKb8rJw/VXtOORND_AI/AAAAAAAAQfU/6lSkrEtoI2U/s1600-h/Step%25252016%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 13" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 32px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wuJ3lHZ8zlE/VXtOPWgnT0I/AAAAAAAAQfc/VBLJVG-ezhE/Step%25252016_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="397" height="418"></a></p> <p>Nestle seams and pin. Sew rows together. And your are finished with month 5!</p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Lucida Handwriting">Stormy</font></strong></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-45198335973883838032015-05-09T19:29:00.001-06:002015-05-09T19:29:31.440-06:00Butterscotch and Rose Quilt<p> I’m super excited to be posting about this quilt. The pattern is called “Dream Big” from Camille Roskelley’s book “Simplify”. The fabric is “Butterscotch and Rose” by Fig Tree Co. I cut the fabric out three or four years ago, but because of little feet running in and out of my sewing room across my ‘design floor’, I never managed to sew it together. Now that the little feet are all in school, my quilt could sit safely on the floor while I pieced it together. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-2U1IDI_O24I/VU60ZK3g7II/AAAAAAAAPZU/A049D2C1vmA/s1600-h/Butterscotch%252520and%252520Rose%252520quilt%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Butterscotch and Rose quilt" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Dream Big Quilt" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-9LcL2Dyl_4k/VU60aP4woVI/AAAAAAAAPZc/XTiLfgNzM-4/Butterscotch%252520and%252520Rose%252520quilt_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="501" height="395"></a></p> <p>The problem with sewing projects years after buying the fabric is that you can’t remember which fabric is supposed to go where. Maybe I’m the only one to have that problem…. I finally figured it out and started second guessing my earlier decisions. I wasn’t sure if I was happy with the border and binding fabric. But, after sewing it all together, I loved it! (I never should have doubted myself!)</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjsyk-OLgzaaPiStF0lHw0oxnNzewqTzn9Uqw3g8uMwUHlPy_zMNCJAjhCa8dNPoP6q8LjEIporTcqp_Qg5II25Vca_XATdOPUNEy5o4nlHuiyUctyvVR_xzIEF88E3S9l7VWeZRIrTSav5/s1600-h/Butterscotch%252520and%252520Rose%252520quilt%2525202%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Butterscotch and Rose fabric quilt" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Dream Big Quilt" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-AfnlGQYiYJs/VU60cRwPhyI/AAAAAAAAPZs/FewwfZ46UVw/Butterscotch%252520and%252520Rose%252520quilt%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="503" height="485"></a></p> <p>When I was laying out my quilt squares, I realized I was missing three rows of rectangles and would have to shorten the quilt from the original pattern. I looked everywhere and could not find the missing rectangles…….. until. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wCu78CJBdTk/VU60d8WRfoI/AAAAAAAAPZ0/UaB0rnlUV7w/s1600-h/Butterscotch%252520and%252520Rose%252520quilt%252520and%252520pillow%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Butterscotch and Rose quilt and pillow" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Butterscotch and Rose quilt and pillow" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-cbvSJjQnrCc/VU60eQPpEGI/AAAAAAAAPZ8/hXYkKSf5d3E/Butterscotch%252520and%252520Rose%252520quilt%252520and%252520pillow_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="507" height="416"></a></p> <p>I spread out the finished quilt across my bed and wallah! I had a matching pillow! How did that happen? Somehow I must have thought the rectangles were extras and used them to make my pillow. Even though the pillow has been on my bed for years, I still didn’t realize. I’m such as space cadet these days. But, it all worked out in the end. Yeah!</p> <p><font size="3" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Stormy</strong></font></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-72109788091057018402015-05-08T15:52:00.000-06:002015-05-09T15:52:10.061-06:00Block of the Month–Block 4–Pinwheel on Point<p>The last month flew by so fast, I can’t believe it is already time to post the next block! This block is called ‘Pinwheel on Point’ for obvious reasons. It’s a fun block that goes together quickly.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-aUeYWm1BQBo/VUufG2Wwi8I/AAAAAAAAPRU/V3DMwgnNKQQ/s1600-h/Pinwheel-on-Point-24.jpg"><img title="Pinwheel on Point 2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Pinwheel on Point 2" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-CCV1_vS23u4/VUufHxI9o-I/AAAAAAAAPRc/R0astjxARJ0/Pinwheel-on-Point-2_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="411" height="411"></a></p> <p><strong><font size="3">Fabric Requirements</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-LLwB_8rOOCs/VUufJp7_TUI/AAAAAAAAPRk/bNZrOo7VL9A/s1600-h/2015-01-07-15.34.536.jpg"><img title="2015-01-07 15.34.53" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 51px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2015-01-07 15.34.53" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-8QeJgaO-tQ8/VUufKTGqMhI/AAAAAAAAPRo/u4BpBmF0epE/2015-01-07-15.34.53_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="376" height="299"></a></p> <p>*Note – The fabric requirements picture for this block went missing somehow, so I found the closest picture that would work. The only change is the size of the cream squares.*</p> <p>Fabric 1 - Stripe pinwheel – (2) 4 in. squares</p> <p>Fabric 2 – Star triangles – (2) 4 in. squares</p> <p>Fabric 3 – Background – (4) 4 in. squares and (2) 7 in. squares</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 1</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zDc_v3sGkDQ/VUufK6gLm_I/AAAAAAAAPR0/ifU5DHju53g/s1600-h/2015-01-16-12.55.546.jpg"><img title="2015-01-16 12.55.54" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 75px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2015-01-16 12.55.54" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-J0t8BCqN-94/VUufLRcQnYI/AAAAAAAAPR4/MbM7BP5zYVg/2015-01-16-12.55.54_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="281" height="379"></a></p> <p>Draw a line from corner to corner across the back of two cream background squares.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 2</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-zyjqYWibAw4/VUufMEXEcNI/AAAAAAAAPSE/dv4wymaxrJA/s1600-h/Pinwheel-on-point-step-2a5.jpg"><img title="Pinwheel on point step 2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 70px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-6OtbKdRegUA/VUufM0VzOVI/AAAAAAAAPSI/Kza8NNBcqYA/Pinwheel-on-point-step-2a_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="289" height="361"></a></p> <p>Layer two squares right sides together with two stripe squares. Sew 1/4 inch away along the line. Turn and repeat along the other side.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 3</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-duCiaesmTvk/VUufN-JHl9I/AAAAAAAAPSU/O4pUI_Uo_BM/s1600-h/Pinwheel-on-Point-Step-25.jpg"><img title="Pinwheel on Point Step 3" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 28px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-FzPxrYrWEpw/VUufOYuQurI/AAAAAAAAPSY/5oH4r3g4RDk/Pinwheel-on-Point-Step-2_thumb2.jpg?imgmax=800" width="398" height="311"></a></p> <p>Cut squares along line and press open to make four half square units.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 4</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-m4BauSq4u_E/VUufPznkBxI/AAAAAAAAPSk/O4QEWPxwNFs/s1600-h/Pinwheel%252520on%252520Point%252520Step%2525203.jpg"><img title="Pinwheel on Point Step 4" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh_bgVqzLrISXsOMxFbq8IxYhMtL6bddCC0W9aD2-qgtlxRs329oEYQ1Ctwt3F1gw1vz_tc7x3fKoSgEt3b_PLX13ArhLxOb7IuRGO_SYDWpDwJkiip0DTz9FhInNXwr_UzlCD8gGHO3tK9/?imgmax=800" width="398" height="333"></a></p> <p>Trim squares to 3 1/2 inches.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 5</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-XK2iW72Ih2A/VUufRSC1rEI/AAAAAAAAPS0/vdoJzW7nYHo/s1600-h/Pinwheel%252520on%252520Point%252520Step%2525204%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Pinwheel on Point Step 5" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eE0OFUoU3ls/VUufRxDjThI/AAAAAAAAPS8/v3ucF2Ey94c/Pinwheel%252520on%252520Point%252520Step%2525204_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="393" height="423"></a></p> <p>Sew squares together into two rows, then sew the rows together making sure to pin the center carefully.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 6</font></strong></p> <p><font size="2">(Sorry! Must have missed a picture here!)</font></p> <p><font size="2">Cut remaining 4 inch blocks and both 7 inch blocks in half diagonally. Set aside larger triangles for later.</font></p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 7</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-eXfbQw6Uz9s/VUufS02Z4zI/AAAAAAAAPTE/SlApuzJ8xeQ/s1600-h/Pinwheel%252520on%252520Point%252520Step%2525205%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Pinwheel on Point Step 7" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-sYwExMmGVlc/VUufTRP72RI/AAAAAAAAPTI/2XWTaRsTuvo/Pinwheel%252520on%252520Point%252520Step%2525205_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="331" height="249"></a></p> <p>Sew fabric 2 triangle together with background triangle forming a larger triangle. Press open.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 8</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-tPJC_cLw55g/VUufUWlvRfI/AAAAAAAAPTU/x6APA5d980k/s1600-h/Pinwheel%252520on%252520Point%252520Step%2525206%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Pinwheel on Point Step 8" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-qIaUCQuuMCs/VUufVMawIpI/AAAAAAAAPTY/8SFTI6HtVgY/Pinwheel%252520on%252520Point%252520Step%2525206_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="335" height="263"></a></p> <p>Sew triangle units to pinwheel units, making sure to pin center seams together. Sew on the top then bottom, then the two sides. </p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 9</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-4BF6xHuuPEU/VUufWOWhYxI/AAAAAAAAPTk/eRPbrOCSoII/s1600-h/Pinwheel%252520on%252520Point%252520Step%2525207%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Pinwheel on Point Step 9" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-wsupMWsL5yg/VUufW5C1Z7I/AAAAAAAAPTo/MjrYsXgt5kM/Pinwheel%252520on%252520Point%252520Step%2525207_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="332" height="260"></a></p> <p>Press open. Trim.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 10</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="3"><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-k6X8eQ3XeUY/VUufX1AD2YI/AAAAAAAAPT0/w1fIu5hVkRc/s1600-h/2015-01-16%25252013.47.29%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="2015-01-16 13.47.29" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="2015-01-16 13.47.29" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-VciFUyl8cgk/VUufYze9H2I/AAAAAAAAPT8/TBvfRIukFro/2015-01-16%25252013.47.29_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="336" height="264"></a></font></strong></p> <p><font size="2">Finger press the large triangles in half to find the center point. Match that center point to the center of the pinwheel block. Pin and sew the large triangles to the pinwheel block the same method as Step 8. Press open and trim block to 12 1/2 inches. </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-unf5_e8x1J8/VUufZuNZvMI/AAAAAAAAPUE/zjcUn6Lt7Uw/s1600-h/Pinwheel%252520on%252520Point%2525201%25255B4%25255D.jpg"><img title="Pinwheel on Point 1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Pinwheel on Point 1" src="http://lh3.googleusercontent.com/-deBXKYBQ5N8/VUufaMIp0zI/AAAAAAAAPUM/TrW4xJVtgCY/Pinwheel%252520on%252520Point%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="400" height="416"></a></p> <p>Repeat all steps to make a second Pinwheel on Point block and you are finished with month 4!</p> <p><font size="5" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Stormy</strong></font></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-26056932245197489722015-04-16T09:38:00.001-06:002015-04-16T09:38:23.085-06:00Finished Blossom Quilt<p>I’m so excited about my newly finished Blossom Quilt! I pieced it together about two years ago and never quilted it because I couldn’t decide on a quilting pattern. A few days ago, I got in the mood to finish something and there it was, patiently waiting after all this time.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AZojqHKKXy4/VS_XVqMn1hI/AAAAAAAAOZE/dM1M1hQMNSA/s1600-h/Blossom%252520Quilt%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Blossom Quilt" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 25px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Blossom Quilt - With Fabric and Thread" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-8H7LHmTUsEw/VS_XWstzVgI/AAAAAAAAOZM/Ua2XR-hZvBk/Blossom%252520Quilt_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="459" height="454"></a></p> <p>The wind wasn’t being very cooperative during the photo shoot and my two kiddos holding up the quilt were on tiptoe with tired arms. But, we did manage to get a few decent pictures. </p> <p>The quilt pattern is from the book “With Fabric and Thread” by Fig Tree Quilts and is called ‘Blossom’. It is the whole reason I bought the book. I’ve seen a few variations of this quilt and all of them are so pretty. The pattern is simple and classic.</p> <p>For the backing and binding I chose fabric from the Bonnie and Camille line ‘Marmalade’. The greens matched perfectly and stay with the two tone theme.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-OLpCnJheFRw/VS_XYPPI15I/AAAAAAAAOZU/lfYt_SUKpdo/s1600-h/Striped%252520Binding%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Striped Binding Marmalade" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Blossom Quilt" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-w1ZyF9tj6ok/VS_XY_CvG2I/AAAAAAAAOZc/N_JAr4pyzto/Striped%252520Binding_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="436" height="341"></a></p> <p>I tried out a new quilting pattern on this quilt also. It’s a busier pattern, but I really like the contrast with the simplicity of the quilt.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-KfPbbksiUe0/VS_Xab8poVI/AAAAAAAAOZk/bm4rkyfvryA/s1600-h/Blossom%252520Quilt%252520Quilting%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Blossom Quilt Quilting" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Blossom Quilt Quilting" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-mOjo7crSNH8/VS_XbMgjtfI/AAAAAAAAOZs/CgzsuCW9-RA/Blossom%252520Quilt%252520Quilting_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="441" height="345"></a></p> <p>And it’s kitty approved, so we’re all happy!</p> <p><font size="5" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Stormy</strong></font></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-19659055423391517692015-04-08T11:36:00.001-06:002015-04-08T11:36:54.979-06:00Block of the Month–Month 3–Sawtooth Star<p>Block three in our quilt is an oldie, but a goodie. The Sawtooth Star. It’s one of my favorite blocks to make because it’s easy, but very pretty. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-oQLhp3c8-go/VSVm75q19MI/AAAAAAAAOIw/s70cqSXVkoU/s1600-h/Sawtooth%252520Star%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Sawtooth Star" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 45px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Sawtooth Star" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-g0690ulIAXs/VSVm8UfPXdI/AAAAAAAAOI4/Yc3v_-yuQHc/Sawtooth%252520Star_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="395" height="425"></a></p> <p><font size="3"><strong>Fabric Requirements</strong></font></p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhE1rUYa05gLr_XFxyUQH3zd4WXOFurgOuqR5rQsaQaEwuJNuDiLMym-BjxqC4sDC99Je7nvfxf_06JPxuLjvfVcFcO06UhXKm4s-D8z9BUlocekyUoQZCjy6luYb65H7lmcLUiXkhYTC41/s1600-h/Fabric%252520Requirements%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Fabric Requirements" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 66px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Fabric Requirements" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vho33NalGIo/VSVm-FLHjmI/AAAAAAAAOJI/MVDqrMKiKLg/Fabric%252520Requirements_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="356" height="320"></a></p> <p>Fabric 1 – Star Points – (4) 4 in. squares</p> <p>Fabric 2 – Pinwheel – (2) 4 in. squares</p> <p>Fabric 3 – Background – (4) 3 1/2 in. squares and (6) 4 in. squares</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 1</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-z2ptUf1c5nw/VSVm-8tMVOI/AAAAAAAAOJQ/kmhm879egsQ/s1600-h/Sawtooth%252520Star%252520Step%2525201%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Sawtooth Star Step 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 62px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Sawtooth Star Step 1" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-fXecpd0jCwc/VSVm_QppHZI/AAAAAAAAOJY/kb7Lfcu1jBw/Sawtooth%252520Star%252520Step%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="368" height="348"></a></p> <p>Draw a diagonal line across all 6 of the 4 inch background squares.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 2</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Tz_gKSiElR4/VSVnAB2OzxI/AAAAAAAAOJg/zKo5fp1Xaq4/s1600-h/Sawtooth%252520Star%252520Step%2525202%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Sawtooth Star Step 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 83px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Sawtooth Star Step 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-vONHsewpUvI/VSVnAlHNS0I/AAAAAAAAOJo/mOoSQL7njUE/Sawtooth%252520Star%252520Step%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="295" height="369"></a></p> <p>Place background squares right sides together with the (4) triangle squares and the (2) pinwheel squares. Sew 1/4 inch along the right side of the drawn line. Chain stitch along all six, then turn and sew 1/4 inch along the other side of the drawn line.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 3</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-RHhr5Rq146Q/VSVnBullfYI/AAAAAAAAOJw/Mq-W8YzPQqQ/s1600-h/Sawtooth%252520Star%252520Step%2525203%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Sawtooth Star Step 3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 83px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Sawtooth Star Step 3" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjEpHlgcDjNFTNvWSflnI-c0c634FaWTtKzD2Zq6LWU4wsjstqGiLqQMoMbL3PGMlVSHyZgv6ukBHcL_RiJhl2t0m7iNlRTku4uBmcIMDgZyL_4gd0E3m-i0qQDFwXCiaCoFO10UUAU5v-h/?imgmax=800" width="300" height="353"></a></p> <p>Cut along drawn line. You now have two half square triangle units. Press open. Repeat for remaining 5 blocks.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 4</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_RswHeTww7s/VSVnDaePsfI/AAAAAAAAOKA/zZWqsDGhpEU/s1600-h/Sawtooth%252520Star%252520Step%2525204%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Sawtooth Star Step 4" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 46px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Sawtooth Star Step 4" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bHw_CC3Rf2U/VSVnEAKesPI/AAAAAAAAOKI/pxq3SkTj38o/Sawtooth%252520Star%252520Step%2525204_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="401" height="342"></a></p> <p>Trim half square triangle units to 3 1/2 inches.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-lsNxrLeJ-JU/VSVnFToVZYI/AAAAAAAAOKQ/nWkR459CKZw/s1600-h/Sawtooth%252520Star%252520Half%252520Square%252520Triangles%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Sawtooth Star Half Square Triangles" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 44px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Sawtooth Star Half Square Triangles" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-4X1wD6ChA88/VSVnF7yBVaI/AAAAAAAAOKY/ohjb4k5AKAI/Sawtooth%252520Star%252520Half%252520Square%252520Triangles_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="404" height="316"></a></p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 5</font></strong></p> <p><strong><font size="3"><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-IddQPP6FlR8/VSVnG5le_YI/AAAAAAAAOKg/nYikoIJy3tk/s1600-h/Sawtooth%252520Star%252520Step%2525205%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Sawtooth Star Step 5" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 42px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Sawtooth Star Step 5" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3gvA5uCIB6A/VSVnIkTtkXI/AAAAAAAAOKo/vI5m-697SGM/Sawtooth%252520Star%252520Step%2525205_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="408" height="403"></a></font></strong></p> <p><font size="2">Lay out the quilt squares into the Sawtooth block pattern, using the 3 1/2 inch background squares for the corners. Sew together rows by sewing two blocks together into two patches, then sewing the two patches into a row. Press seams all one direction. On the next row press seams the opposite direction.</font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-bIOGZlh0Sqc/VSVnLN9WPxI/AAAAAAAAOKw/WUqcE02iZcY/s1600-h/Sawtooth%252520Star%252520Step%2525206%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Sawtooth Star Step 6" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 42px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Sawtooth Star Step 6" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uvS8SEW3qNY/VSVnLozQHiI/AAAAAAAAOK4/b0v2gej1SN8/Sawtooth%252520Star%252520Step%2525206_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="411" height="321"></a></p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 6</font></strong></p> <p><font size="2">Sew rows together by locking in each seam and pinning carefully. </font></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-1PnMvNnqUvA/VSVnMnUIkwI/AAAAAAAAOLA/XSjaV-G2ZQc/s1600-h/Sawtooth%252520Star%2525202%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Sawtooth Star 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 24px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Sawtooth Star 2" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-jPYYE7ca9TM/VSVnNcsyggI/AAAAAAAAOLI/NrIPcUDJmeo/Sawtooth%252520Star%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="445" height="456"></a></p> <p>(I forgot to take pictures of some of my finished squares before sewing them into the quilt. oops!)</p> <p>Repeat all your steps to make a second Sawtooth Star and you are finished for month 3!</p> <p><font size="5" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Stormy</strong></font></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-84846827635279880372015-04-06T21:45:00.001-06:002015-04-06T21:45:56.523-06:00Moda Love Quilt<p>I saw this adorable quilt pattern on Instagram a while ago and I knew I had to make it soon. This awesome pattern can be made out of a Layer Cake, Charm Pack, or Mini Charm Pack. </p> <p>I sifted through my large stack of Charm Packs to find just the right fabric line. What I found was ‘Botony’. I had forgotten all about it, but I knew it would look great in this quilt.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-FIwF1j593Dc/VSNS1t-zqVI/AAAAAAAAOFk/L3Wt9bshPgc/s1600-h/Moda%252520Love%252520quilt%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Moda Love quilt" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 28px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Moda Love quilt Botony fabric" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi7PZOsYwwaSqkiUzDudz3c1wT5g6xwwpC4IAX-ETjmvGK2ml2jAE82dTJdvOWdlrIIqGjwcoU2iW_KmC12MCAskDa88wa-KYZqz0OzP6RtjK5OoKDJSmcZhjGg0azV5XscL3fZc3TLEjBJ/?imgmax=800" width="425" height="423"></a></p> <p>This cutie finishes at 32 inches square. It was so easy, I made the entire quilt in a weekend. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-DU_dxNLjNwI/VSNS4ACJS8I/AAAAAAAAOF0/PQ9RdjouCyg/s1600-h/Moda%252520Love%252520quilt%2525203%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Moda Love quilt 3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 28px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Moda Love quilt 3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WB3w3yML3eE/VSNS44VlplI/AAAAAAAAOF8/bhcfo1tEb4U/Moda%252520Love%252520quilt%2525203_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="430" height="334"></a></p> <p>I especially love the backing I found to go with it. I thought I’d have to go with a solid because I wouldn’t be able to match the fabrics.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-eIq45MrBiN4/VSNS6MvHQmI/AAAAAAAAOGE/031l10aGXzI/s1600-h/Moda%252520Love%252520Quilt%252520Closeup%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Moda Love Quilt Closeup" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 28px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Moda Love Quilt Closeup" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-EcmFDN5FbkE/VSNS6pgiC2I/AAAAAAAAOGM/3em9ek0mZog/Moda%252520Love%252520Quilt%252520Closeup_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="439" height="343"></a></p> <p>But no! I found a print I like so well, it will probably turn up somewhere else.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-yePb157su0U/VSNS74A_bpI/AAAAAAAAOGU/wGv34JbtpKc/s1600-h/Moda%252520Love%2525202%252520quilt%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Moda Love 2 quilt" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 28px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Moda Love 2 quilt" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-rjgS_PViM-M/VSNS8urNmDI/AAAAAAAAOGc/SMf-8AIQR5k/Moda%252520Love%2525202%252520quilt_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="443" height="346"></a></p> <p>I decided to do some straight line stitching for the quilting. I’m pretty happy with the results! I hope the person I’m giving this to enjoys it as much as I do!</p> <p><font size="5" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Stormy</strong></font></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-73288941601285625982015-03-02T12:31:00.001-07:002015-03-02T12:41:43.278-07:00Block of the Month–Month 2–Double Pinwheel<p>This block is the second easiest block in this quilt. It is called the double pinwheel.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-2nBsNK3fPU4/VPS6Z60Z_BI/AAAAAAAAG0Y/HhonSriUuoQ/s1600-h/Double%252520Pinwheel%2525201%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Double Pinwheel Block" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Double Pinwheel 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-U-8N3b-W5J4/VPS6awbyN1I/AAAAAAAAG0g/Zx_P21i31PI/Double%252520Pinwheel%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="354" height="357"></a></p> <p><strong><font size="3">Fabric Requirements</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-L0JuOdt6juk/VPS6b0oDhOI/AAAAAAAAG0o/6_ReBKK45bY/s1600-h/Fabric%252520Requirements%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Fabric Requirements" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 50px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Fabric Requirements" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhtX4FJMKTV7Hh1MAIn-xiP01VYCvnIOvYEkX7PgZPipeJjV9OH-STTRlnGtadV3YlApMoPSLAhwITCTJ3W8ftVbuQ0ibdfUJFb04lms2sKUKXKTAws6qNbOIISCtyiw60Qp9KxodseqHux/?imgmax=800" width="328" height="331"></a></p> <p>Fabric 1 (large triangle) – (cut 2) 6 7/8 in. squares cut diagonally once into 2 triangles.</p> <p>Fabric 2 (small triangle) – (cut 1) 7 1/4 in. square cut diagonally twice into 4 triangles.</p> <p>Fabric 3 (background) – (cut 1) 7 1/4 in. square cut diagonally twice into 4 triangles.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 1</font></strong></p> <p><font size="3"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipmSHtIIgdpQ2JqNv3cDjoBrLHq8Cfn9Ji8TNBzzhwOh5T5qwIfmKwp0P7Lv7HnyHNsAKw6ucQ1F3M-ci7U5jme1ph0MVFKulSaV8CjMeYuOEdyBPLjubx_LGs8WjfqOYXvt6wVSEmB4i7/s1600-h/Step%2525201%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 87px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-LXth-R0QVSE/VPS6eIXY6_I/AAAAAAAAG08/o3c_JkgnxDM/Step%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="265" height="353"></a></font></p> <p><font size="3"><font size="2">Layer fabric 2 RST (right sides together) with fabric 3. Sew 1/4” along the short side of the triangle. Press open. Repeat for remaining 3 triangles.</font> </font></p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 2</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-WMBaEsO7WQk/VPS6fT-p6lI/AAAAAAAAG1I/LWnqrX1sT6w/s1600-h/Step%2525202b%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 2b" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 86px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 2b" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiuDwM6oI0NGMisioQ_x4YYsyhymhepKS7WQc4scwCBuXqL40Z5wHkiWVSZDP1L8dtd96fmaq_rPmown45-cFBFslI48AhGpKwpXQGhQODc7xn3CMQ7AajuaYISnI_bTS_Se6cGjz9Pbg5e/?imgmax=800" width="273" height="294"></a></p> <p>Place sewn triangles RST with fabric 1 triangle. Sew long edges together. Be extra careful to not stretch the fabric as you are sewing since it is cut on the bias. Press towards large triangle.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-9SuFpJge4LU/VPS6hKcWe3I/AAAAAAAAG1Y/HsNWs6Vhvvc/s1600-h/Step%2525202c%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 2b" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 85px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-lNXJ26_gHJc/VPS6hq73ugI/AAAAAAAAG1c/19jNXElHRwM/Step%2525202c_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="282" height="253"></a></p> <p>Trim to 6 1/2 in. square.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 3</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-ujawTmqmitw/VPS6i2hiumI/AAAAAAAAG1o/moioaDnwAoI/s1600-h/Step%2525203%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 59px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 3" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-DYhWoODc3o4/VPS6jSk6aSI/AAAAAAAAG1s/d_L9_VdavV0/Step%2525203_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="335" height="336"></a></p> <p>Lay squares in a four patch. Sew the top row together then the bottom row. Press towards fabric 2. Sew rows together making sure to pin the center. Press seam open to help with the thickness of the center seam.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GoxsC34L5V4/VPS6k2mzAXI/AAAAAAAAG14/HvcuB5v9_VQ/s1600-h/Double%252520Pinwheel%2525201%25255B11%25255D.jpg"><img title="Double Pinwheel 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Double Pinwheel 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Ae4YKtD89z4/VPS6lRdEu0I/AAAAAAAAG2A/SH3IPwGUnkg/Double%252520Pinwheel%2525201_thumb%25255B5%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="370" height="373"></a></p> <p>Your pinwheel is finished! Now make one more using different fabrics.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-29j6JHysOY4/VPS6m7E5xlI/AAAAAAAAG2I/RzAUlOTT5aQ/s1600-h/Double%252520Pinwheel%2525202%25255B9%25255D.jpg"><img title="Double Pinwheel 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Double Pinwheel 2" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-atRa_8sapwo/VPS6nbwAQMI/AAAAAAAAG2M/-aSb8aLtU28/Double%252520Pinwheel%2525202_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="377" height="386"></a></p> <p>You are finished with month 2! Pat yourself on the back (and maybe eat a little chocolate).</p> <p><font size="5" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Stormy</strong></font></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-67426668235909490572015-02-26T11:55:00.001-07:002015-02-26T11:55:46.447-07:00Pinwheel Star Quilt Tutorial<p>A little while ago I had a quilt idea pop into my head. It’s a pretty fun and easy quilt to make. So, I thought I’d write up a quick tutorial….</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-Qd91JiVceBw/VO9rk2wPuTI/AAAAAAAAGuM/qQhs5tG6BYU/s1600-h/Pinwheel-Star-Quilt6.jpg"><img title="Pinwheel Star Quilt" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 44px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Pinwheel Star Quilt" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-FHC-A9BftVA/VO9rlwQDRrI/AAAAAAAAGuQ/xr2jeNrUrfM/Pinwheel-Star-Quilt_thumb3.jpg?imgmax=800" width="369" height="382"></a></p> <p>I will post more pictures of it when it is quilted. Life got in the way and it’ll be awhile before I can finish it; but I decided to write the tutorial sooner rather than later.</p> <p><strong>QUILT STATS</strong></p> <p>Each block measures 20 inches square. The finished quilt is 3 blocks wide by 4 blocks long or 60x80. I have written the fabric requirements and cutting instructions for individual blocks or for the entire quilt. That way, you can easily figure yardage if you want to change the size of your quilt. I hope it’s not confusing!</p> <p><strong>FABRIC REQUIREMENTS </strong>(for individual blocks or 60x80 quilt)</p> <p><u>Background fabric</u> – 1/3 yard for each block or 3 1/2 yards total</p> <p><u>Fabric 1</u> (star points) – 1/3 yard each or 4 yards total. </p> <p><u>Fabric 2</u> (center pinwheels and corner triangles) – 1/4 yard each or 3 yards total.</p> <p>Because I was not planning on doing a tutorial when I made this quilt, I neglected to take pictures. So, I made another block using different fabrics for this tutorial.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-SgLF_phjyEg/VO9roXKOXhI/AAAAAAAAGuc/G94tV3I6zqs/s1600-h/Fabric%252520Requirements%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Fabric Requirements" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 46px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Fabric Requirements" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-DFzcT6CukuE/VO9ro3e7MMI/AAAAAAAAGuk/CVJdkb6kpwc/Fabric%252520Requirements_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="354" height="277"></a></p> <p><strong>Cutting Instructions</strong></p> <p><u>Background Fabric</u> – cut (4) or (48) 6 in. squares and (4) or (48) 5.5 x 10.5 in. rectangles </p> <p><u>Fabric 1</u> (star points)– cut (8) 5.5 in. squares </p> <p><u>Fabric 2</u> – (pinwheel and corner triangles) – cut (4) 6 in. squares</p> <p><strong>Step 1</strong></p> <p>Draw a diagonal line across the back of all the Fabric 1 and Fabric 2 squares.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_r6BYzqo5qM/VO9rqUSly7I/AAAAAAAAGus/57DxxBTvrxs/s1600-h/Step%2525201%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vRzvFUUbitc/VO9rq9Lj0WI/AAAAAAAAGuw/Swp0j1vcS8U/Step%2525201_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="298" height="234"></a></p> <p><strong>Step 2</strong></p> <p>Layer background fabric squares with Fabric 2 squares RST (right sides together) and sew 1/4 in. away from drawn line. Then, turn and sew 1/4 in. down the other side.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-nkKr4VqjQeU/VO9rsYs6UMI/AAAAAAAAGu8/kga8qZz3kO0/s1600-h/Step%2525202%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 2" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 2" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-77Ab4bnB47w/VO9rszRZuUI/AAAAAAAAGvA/Z0OwcnX11Ao/Step%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="299" height="235"></a></p> <p><strong>Step 2b</strong></p> <p>Cut on drawn line to separate into 2 HST (half square triangles).</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-fcj9TCsoBCs/VO9rvGt7PkI/AAAAAAAAGvM/zCJKUfONc10/s1600-h/Step%2525202b%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 2b" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 2b" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-EitBFs_oVpA/VO9rwwXPTLI/AAAAAAAAGvU/t7MFd5Gu_S0/Step%2525202b_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="303" height="238"></a></p> <p><strong>Step 2c</strong></p> <p>Press open and trim to 5.5 in. square.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-aF1QmGVahd8/VO9ryHzdSsI/AAAAAAAAGvc/Q3jMa8SDcvI/s1600-h/Step%2525202c%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 2c" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 2c" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-LrKUC2NjpW8/VO9rywlZDeI/AAAAAAAAGvg/IHfHbC5Kcyg/Step%2525202c_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="301" height="237"></a></p> <p><strong>Step 3</strong></p> <p>Lay out HST into pinwheel pattern.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-f2E_mAX3UsQ/VO9r0Le8YxI/AAAAAAAAGvs/0VCifFNgaJo/s1600-h/Step%2525203%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 3" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 3" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZYiaW2encoLHDKleWqhshI-SLw7h4PHyJ89f4P5ys8n4gZ3Fp3QzLdFa7OTlzzR96Lgcxp2AgoDlX4WNtV-zpRUw3_e-7Jcc9gNH85f37EL6gyjTwX9AhXzZ4O0EaL4FOJ1SvNtjodpVS/?imgmax=800" width="298" height="234"></a></p> <p><strong>Step 4</strong></p> <p>Sew rows together using 1/4 in. seam allowance. Press towards darker fabric.</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgfWK32Abty7L0s2QxtwYpBcPqB8ZVJLTskZdHz_c8QcjYxuGLrYPSCkUaDYii_s6xmy6FRf6R_loGdzH0iB5M9CDhzdSPQKBkwOK1LL69_X9_JAPcPl3NdsqxYYdhZuGzdPEtSL_6b7cXz/s1600-h/Step%2525204%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 4" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 4" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-uiwdwnxCft4/VO9r238eIyI/AAAAAAAAGwA/o9u6atKuA1I/Step%2525204_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="298" height="234"></a></p> <p><strong>Step 5</strong></p> <p>Sew rows together. (Press the seam open to help with the bulkiness in the center of the pinwheel.)</p> <p><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjU8OBQ2-v-GI6qtNeElHuqIaO8xA3IUdmEG7ZD-2LSz9llM67QeiiYaNUuktAWKU1rmviEQKXDGIwE4BSuACwaE31hI0UatOar5lwdoctXXNPaUvcaFQeQ9F39Lz7DO7kzsTfwhYzwVbKW/s1600-h/Step%2525205%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 5" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 5" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-YtkmyrdQfpU/VO9r4-othjI/AAAAAAAAGwQ/KLY7JKSRCYI/Step%2525205_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="296" height="233"></a></p> <p><strong>Step 6</strong></p> <p>Align Fabric 1 square with Background Fabric rectangle RST. Sew along line.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-JjdVzNeuQO8/VO9r574_hPI/AAAAAAAAGwc/inn_NTWcOpU/s1600-h/Step%2525206%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 6" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 6" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-_N3uhMo4dXU/VO9r6RNNWdI/AAAAAAAAGwg/lZw-H3OJn0A/Step%2525206_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="303" height="238"></a></p> <p><strong>Step 7</strong></p> <p>Trim off excess fabric by cutting 1/4 in. away from sewn line. Press open.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-3ngU7hpkxBY/VO9r7qMXt6I/AAAAAAAAGws/pwloZMQzhbk/s1600-h/Step%2525207%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 7" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 7" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-AxVTKIkhEyo/VO9r8fHIKOI/AAAAAAAAGww/D5vxkqWDHiQ/Step%2525207_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="303" height="238"></a></p> <p><strong>Step 8</strong></p> <p>Align second Fabric 1 square along the opposite side of Background Fabric rectangle. Sew along drawn line. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-l5Z6vujb4C0/VO9r9qJXhYI/AAAAAAAAGw8/cVkasNOucJk/s1600-h/Step%2525208%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 8" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 8" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-RGm27WUVX-c/VO9r-BFv85I/AAAAAAAAGxA/mj_bUGIYe0c/Step%2525208_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="304" height="239"></a></p> <p><strong>Step 9</strong></p> <p>Trim excess fabric 1/4 in. away from drawn line.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-Tg3_ip0B4sg/VO9r_nRvx0I/AAAAAAAAGxM/wEP0ZTN5-ns/s1600-h/Step%2525209%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 9" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 9" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaqmQFMJ05LDcmNfBxvJ0EnZcbbASb9_3IUZhsxfNuQTSQmzYb-P_U81yonR5ZM7UXV10Ycw0xrZtj5JiMUv8nUjoOiGW-oGMqXEihyphenhyphenShlxbz4SHvwrPnhEo2W9GUSY0bKdNRjTW4a3ql7/?imgmax=800" width="303" height="238"></a></p> <p><strong>Step 10</strong></p> <p>Press open to form Flying Geese block.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-2Mw10P2mji8/VO9sBhSWBYI/AAAAAAAAGxc/2PqtaVV52xc/s1600-h/Step%25252010%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 10" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 10" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-5qJNwIS2VnE/VO9sCY39JiI/AAAAAAAAGxg/fflIoVyYOok/Step%25252010_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="301" height="237"></a></p> <p><strong>Step 11</strong></p> <p>Make row 1 and 3 by laying out HST’s with Flying Geese block. 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Press towards the Flying Geese blocks.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lqsF8TqfkpY/VO9sFBlpPHI/AAAAAAAAGx8/XQwW0Xw2ZMc/s1600-h/Step%25252012%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 12" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 50px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 12" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhkO-oDZe_AviNXaHfkjUuZ8k7Ns1iPwQIDBY7y_B__CMeN_4ccUm7gLKbf280UT5iWMCF1UPfk4KwNpFQ9FPKtFKkfrDWV8gUjXrRyy8jVaw5HrjXDN3Ev4jidYYe9Y6wvrLLhLqAD8RT6/?imgmax=800" width="323" height="217"></a></p> <p><strong>Step 12b</strong></p> <p>Helpful hint – When sewing Flying Geese blocks onto pinwheel, make sure your stitches pass barely above the crossed stitches that make the point of the cream triangle. 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Press.</p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-UG-9FPyjU4Y/VO9sI4B7xBI/AAAAAAAAGyc/KjzEFZ8se4E/s1600-h/Step%25252013%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Step 13" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 60px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Step 13" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-tifG_0uPE1o/VO9sJaS0E8I/AAAAAAAAGyg/RJlUSuNo014/Step%25252013_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="306" height="281"></a></p> <p><strong>Finished Block</strong></p> <p>Now make 11 more and sew together row by row and your quilt top is finished!</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-xX03oaUV2PI/VO9sKmAZg0I/AAAAAAAAGys/-dWGRMSg8eQ/s1600-h/Pinwheel%252520Star%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Pinwheel Star" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 26px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Pinwheel Star" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-jY8UctHmcvw/VO9sLX6bUOI/AAAAAAAAGy0/72r_Qs6rC1w/Pinwheel%252520Star_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="380" height="365"></a></p> <p>I think I’ll make this block into a pillow for my daughter’s bed! <img class="wlEmoticon wlEmoticon-smile" style="border-top-style: none; border-bottom-style: none; border-right-style: none; border-left-style: none" alt="Smile" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-ogJBvpD64H0/VO9sMM6nJGI/AAAAAAAAGy4/drq-8M8Mj1Y/wlEmoticon-smile%25255B2%25255D.png?imgmax=800"></p> <p><strong><font size="5" face="Lucida Handwriting">Stormy</font></strong></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-80870025129043305992015-02-03T11:58:00.000-07:002015-02-20T12:02:08.117-07:00Pinwheel Block of the Month–Week 1–Friendship Star<p><font face="Amazing Ruler"></font></p> <p>**Update – A few notes on yardage. For this quilt, I bought a fat quarter bundle (which consisted of 40 fat quarters) to get a large variety of fabrics. I used about half of the fabric. I don’t have an exact amount for this project, but I would recommend buying about 3 yards of various prints and 2 yards of solid. The finished quilt measures 60 inches square.**</p> <p>For the first month of the Block of the Month quilt, we are going to start with the easiest block – the Friendship Star. </p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-vRg5opqsX3k/VNEedTgbhPI/AAAAAAAAGOU/aVx-LrvMoFM/s1600-h/Friendship%252520Star%2525207%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Friendship Star " style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 6px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Block of the Month" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhylRT647NhJ3xFxDqGomH-b0WSRyDBUgNjFVifO4iPSteBebpzkxK2IapVs2FKttKkfcQlp3N-v5zhni7XmdkpAT7JA1KO_oYhrciwBotWMmmBY2ETB5aNjrskC_n_IGcUZQCrW6eo5qDA/?imgmax=800" width="486" height="368"></a></p> <p><font size="3"><strong>Fabric Requirements</strong></font></p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-lqtpqfebDxA/VNEee8ZQRKI/AAAAAAAAGOk/oE9wCz4bkus/s1600-h/Friendship%252520Star%2525201%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Friendship Star fabric requirements" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 40px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="Friendship Star 1" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-X6281u3o-sU/VNEefVODyGI/AAAAAAAAGOo/tgQk5MsCfcg/Friendship%252520Star%2525201_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="425" height="400"></a></p> <p>*Note – When making half square triangles, I like to cut my squares 1/8 inch larger. Then, I trim down after sewing. It is easier to measure and I can make sure my half square triangle is the exact size. Example – For this block the square measurement would be 4 7/8 inch, but I round up to 5 inches.</p> <p>Fabric 1 – center square (1) 4 1/2 inch square</p> <p>Fabric 2 – star (2) 5 inch squares</p> <p>Fabric 3 – background (2) 5 inch squares and (4) 4 1/2 inch squares</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 1</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Og6w-vOO9LI/VNEegh3sTgI/AAAAAAAAGO0/8gPt7Bf_n1c/s1600-h/Friendship%252520Star%2525202%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Friendship Star Step 1" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-iqJ2j_krLHw/VNEehK3F6PI/AAAAAAAAGO8/cvOF1EQ7PjE/Friendship%252520Star%2525202_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="427" height="425"></a></p> <p>Draw a line diagonally across fabric 2 squares.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 2</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-2cINMsE175c/VNEeiYQbQDI/AAAAAAAAGPE/jcVDyHRUoCA/s1600-h/Friendship%252520Star%2525203%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Friendship Star Step 2" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-11poZXhDu9I/VNEei9fgS3I/AAAAAAAAGPI/Gvr1dRdvjTM/Friendship%252520Star%2525203_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="429" height="335"></a></p> <p>Stack your background fabric and fabric 2 squares RST (right sides together). Sew 1/4 inch down the right side of the drawn line. Turn and sew along the other side of the line. Repeat for second square.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 3</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-82trohy-6n8/VNEej_fNIyI/AAAAAAAAGPU/lne5UPA0cvM/s1600-h/Friendship%252520Star%2525204%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Friendship Star Step 3" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-SKi0oWPZEVc/VNEekcZdC6I/AAAAAAAAGPc/tIi6oEdcTeY/Friendship%252520Star%2525204_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="432" height="382"></a></p> <p>Cut squares diagonally along drawn line.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 4</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-vOD3kOI7orE/VNEelsggm-I/AAAAAAAAGPk/2blSKvnSQG0/s1600-h/Friendship%252520Star%2525205%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Friendship Star Step 4" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-w3MYktGtv0U/VNEemfVOxVI/AAAAAAAAGPs/Kw0LdxjoUyk/Friendship%252520Star%2525205_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="439" height="343"></a></p> <p>Press open and trim HST (half square triangle) to 4 1/2 inches.</p> <p><strong><font size="3">Step 5</font></strong></p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-NjCOIF-kzeg/VNEenbNwYDI/AAAAAAAAGP0/5Q085s79cnc/s1600-h/Friendship%252520Star%2525206%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Friendship Star Step 5" style="border-left-width: 0px; border-right-width: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom-width: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 30px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px; border-top-width: 0px" border="0" alt="" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-N0EYCOqwVmA/VNEen_VbT0I/AAAAAAAAGP8/LDY2qVhBXqE/Friendship%252520Star%2525206_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="441" height="436"></a></p> <p>Arrange squares and sew together block by block, pressing away from the HST. Then sew row by row. Press. Make a second block from different fabrics. </p> <p>Hope you enjoyed this block! The second block will be posted the first week of March.</p> <p><font size="5" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Stormy</strong></font></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com6tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-16476376256530769292015-01-27T16:01:00.000-07:002015-02-02T21:24:57.674-07:00Pinwheel Block of the Month quilt <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I just finished the quilt top for my upcoming block of the month quilt! Here is a peek at what the finished quilt top looks like.</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I designed it last October when I sprained my ankle and couldn't walk for a week. At least one good thing came out of it, right? I used the fabric 'Boathouse' by Sweetwater. It measures 60x60. The blocks are 12 inches finished. Twelve blocks are pinwheels and 13 blocks are nine patches. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">Block one will begin the first week of February. Each month we will make two of the same pattern block from different fabrics. The nine patch blocks will come last in month seven. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I hope you can join me!</span></div>
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<br />Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-9753075932337886212015-01-15T22:27:00.000-07:002015-01-15T22:27:43.856-07:00Finished French Valentine Quilt<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">I wasn't sure if I liked the blocks or not. Then, I thought I chose the wrong sashing and border. Then, I thought I messed up the quilting! This quilt made me second guess myself again and again; and it was supposed to be a quick and easy quilt! But after all the stress, I looked at the finished quilt, and I loved it! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It started out as a Valentine quilt using Riley Blakes 'Lost and Found Heart' fabric. Then I threw in some fabrics from my stash and added a french border, so now it is my french Valentine quilt! It really was fun to make. I think I just need a little more practice making scrappy-ish quilts. </span></div>
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">It looks beautiful on the back of my sofa and its going to look beautiful with all the Valentine decorations.</span></div>
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<br />Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-77976199959671100842015-01-09T18:20:00.000-07:002015-01-09T18:20:36.255-07:00Stash building and Valentine's sewing<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">One of my favorite parts of vacationing in Utah (besides seeing family) is all the many wonderful quilt shops! Whenever I get up there, I go to as many shops as possible. (I have to make up for not having any where I live. Sad.)</span><br />
<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">This past year, I have wanted to make more scrappy quilts. So, I went on a stash building hunt. It was great fun. I may have gone a little overboard, but I ended up with....</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">As soon as the kids</span> <span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">went back to school, I began to sew and sew. My French style Valentine's quilt was the result.</span><br />
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<i><span style="font-family: Trebuchet MS, sans-serif;">They turned out so cute. What a fun way to get kids interested in sewing! </span></i></div>
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<br />Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-37253037019391431092014-12-11T15:09:00.001-07:002014-12-11T15:09:40.049-07:00Finished Churn Dash Quilts<p>I started making a churn dash quilt for my sister-in-law last April. Her birthday is in July, so I’d have plenty of time to finish it right? Yeah, no. It didn’t work out that way. But, I did get it finished in time for Christmas…… along with one for me! </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-GQdkV4HjwFg/VIoV-S5HjDI/AAAAAAAAEWE/3OSV3r63Ld8/s1600-h/Churn%252520Dash%252520Quilts%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Churn Dash Quilts" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 14px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Jennifer Paganelli fabric" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-oaiwXHs2qF4/VIoV_SL_vZI/AAAAAAAAEWI/l9nnowxwQl0/Churn%252520Dash%252520Quilts_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="454" height="366"></a></p> <p>I used fabric by Jennifer Paganelli that I have had for years and years. They were just waiting for the right quilt(s) to come along.</p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-FlZQt-g21a4/VIoWAhUyZDI/AAAAAAAAEWU/ab2LJMAucaw/s1600-h/Churn%252520Dash%252520Border%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Churn Dash Border" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 14px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Churn Dash Border" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-Hatjro1DJrI/VIoWBujv3qI/AAAAAAAAEWc/ZXicQSZbxt8/Churn%252520Dash%252520Border_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="462" height="361"></a></p> <p>For my sister-in-law’s quilt, I chose a happy, green and blue small print fabric. Since the backing is bright green and purple, I thought subdued would be a better border choice. </p> <p><a href="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-_rJKfsrLM1A/VIoWCre-6JI/AAAAAAAAEWk/vImc-uMgD8M/s1600-h/IMG_20141118_145811%252520%2525282%252529%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Churn Dash Quilt 1" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 70px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Churn Dash Quilt 1" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-49XnEA7dRU0/VIoWDeEFnAI/AAAAAAAAEWo/w5B57mJBOY8/IMG_20141118_145811%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B8%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="325" height="376"></a></p> <p>The second quilt I opted for a bright, bold, green, rose print.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-WZekIQP7m2E/VIoWEh4XjdI/AAAAAAAAEW0/3PPNFsmawck/s1600-h/Churn%252520Dash%252520Rose%252520Border%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Churn Dash Rose Border" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 14px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Churn Dash Rose Border" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-cAqKCTn9NXE/VIoWFVbPI4I/AAAAAAAAEW4/RAo6mE3PsPM/Churn%252520Dash%252520Rose%252520Border_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="452" height="358"></a></p> <p>I chose a calmer backing for this quilt.</p> <p><a href="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-uGE1R6z39yI/VIoWGMNRtEI/AAAAAAAAEXE/h7ELqBL5lqo/s1600-h/Churn%252520Dash%252520Quilt%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Churn Dash Quilt" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 56px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Churn Dash Quilt" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-6EpgJi56-tE/VIoWG-TcXrI/AAAAAAAAEXI/FAqrmWE2c5k/Churn%252520Dash%252520Quilt_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="363" height="428"></a></p> <p>The green combination was a bit of a gamble, but there are so many colors on the front, I figured I could get away with it. Sometimes you just have to go with what you love!</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-7GYOU6Puu1I/VIoWIAfOYgI/AAAAAAAAEXU/vPL2k8mMXes/s1600-h/IMG_20141118_150303%252520%2525282%252529%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Folded churn dash quilts" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 14px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Folded churn dash quilts" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-u30Fc8JOP9E/VIoWIhB6RoI/AAAAAAAAEXY/R6xckFLv_84/IMG_20141118_150303%252520%2525282%252529_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="460" height="359"></a></p> <p>We now have two happy, bright colored, cuddle in the winter quilts!</p> <p><font size="5" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Stormy</strong></font></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-1649395226828937532014-11-25T21:04:00.001-07:002014-11-25T21:05:48.641-07:00Star Bright Table Topper<p>Every year my talented sister takes our family pictures (which always turn out awesome). And every year, I make her a table topper quilt. It’s a good swap and we both end up happy. I’m pretty excited about this year’s quilt. </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-wQ-quensFro/VHVRIXAWanI/AAAAAAAAEEg/NQoC94DnNNY/s1600-h/Shellie%252527s%252520Stars%25255B6%25255D.jpg"><img title="Star Bright Quilt" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 68px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Gray and turquoise quilt" src="http://lh3.ggpht.com/-hNRs6t63QlU/VHVRJChFCGI/AAAAAAAAEEk/tfPRhT8ZD1U/Shellie%252527s%252520Stars_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="346" height="423"></a><a href="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dVyx8NJ2ECs/VHVRKXMn5-I/AAAAAAAAEEw/KORE3V3LcLs/s1600-h/Shellie%252527s%252520Stars%252520Quilt%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Turquoise and Gray Quilt" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shellie's Stars Quilt" src="http://lh6.ggpht.com/-dgCqXgHvoO4/VHVRLGMIgzI/AAAAAAAAEE4/37HdWf8RRao/Shellie%252527s%252520Stars%252520Quilt_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="482" height="376"></a></p> <p>My sister wanted a star quilt, so I came up with this pattern to show off all the cute fabrics. The turquoise and gray are so striking together.</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-1cLq4oI6TJ8/VHVRL9FUOjI/AAAAAAAAEFA/O-76j84JQpI/s1600-h/Shellie%252527s%252520Stars%252520Folded%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="Turquoise and Gray Nine Patch Quilt" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 55px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="Shellie's Stars Folded" src="http://lh4.ggpht.com/-wkVleX3sqOU/VHVRMrosxDI/AAAAAAAAEFI/IrFU1lkAY_4/Shellie%252527s%252520Stars%252520Folded_thumb%25255B2%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="350" height="426"></a></p> <p>She did a great job picking out the fabrics. And since she gave me all the scraps, I may have to make a little something for me too!</p> <p><font size="5" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Stormy</strong></font></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-2208220785810852858.post-76002200598591775272014-11-06T17:18:00.001-07:002014-11-06T17:18:48.485-07:00It’s a great day!<p>Cooler weather is finally coming to the southwest! Leaves are starting to show color and I’m pulling out my pants and sweaters. AND… I finished two quilt tops! Wahoo! </p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-coFK5ktWdfk/VFwP3OCAnpI/AAAAAAAADuI/ZGUjKWr5CmY/s1600-h/churn%252520dash%25255B13%25255D.jpg"><img title="churn dash" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 45px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="churn dash" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-O5QNGTg86xM/VFwP4FCImmI/AAAAAAAADuQ/IVfBNj11ags/churn%252520dash_thumb%25255B7%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="395" height="328"></a></p> <p>I made not one, but two churn dash quilts! I’m waiting for the backing fabric to come in the mail before quilting, then more pictures will follow.</p> <p>ALSO, I received this lovely bundle in the mail today….</p> <p><a href="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-EB7bdNM2znY/VFwP43LRk9I/AAAAAAAADuY/qK2yBXli8dU/s1600-h/boathouse%252520fat%252520quarter%252520bundle%25255B5%25255D.jpg"><img title="boathouse fat quarter bundle" style="border-top: 0px; border-right: 0px; background-image: none; border-bottom: 0px; padding-top: 0px; padding-left: 0px; margin: 0px 0px 0px 58px; border-left: 0px; display: inline; padding-right: 0px" border="0" alt="boathouse fat quarter bundle" src="http://lh5.ggpht.com/-fMn7V0EjUPw/VFwP5sGGx5I/AAAAAAAADug/ELaBJeE_5-I/boathouse%252520fat%252520quarter%252520bundle_thumb%25255B3%25255D.jpg?imgmax=800" width="367" height="468"></a></p> <p>The fabric is “Boathouse” by Sweetwater. I will be using this fat quarter bundle for a block of the month quilt I’m starting soon. I’m super excited about the pattern, so if you are interested, start collecting your fabric!</p> <p>Also, one last bit of news. I have finally started an Instagram account. I know, I’m a little (a lot) behind the times, but I get there eventually. So, if you want to follow me on Instagram, just look for SewStormy.</p> <p>See, I told you it was a good day!</p> <p><font size="5" face="Lucida Handwriting"><strong>Stormy</strong></font></p> Stormyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15565297013144863419noreply@blogger.com1