two tops

The blocks for both of these quilts have been hanging around my sewing space for far too long.  It always feels so good to finally put them together.

I'm pretty happy with how this Glimma quilt turned out.  I think the sashing really helps...although I must say, the linen wasn't my favorite to sew with.  I love the look, but it's heavy and it shifts more than cotton fabric.  But, even knowing that, I'd probably still use it again.  It adds a pretty texture to the quilt.

economy block

I'm probably the last person join this quiltalong, but that's okay...better late than never.

I have loved seeing all the different economy block quilts showing up around the web and instagram.  I also love that I dug deep into my scraps for these blocks and plan to use mostly scraps.  Hopefully I will see a dent.

tutorial found here (or if you want to make a bigger block, search around, I know lots of folks are making them bigger)

x and + quilt

I'm back.  I finished up my x and + quilt a while ago, but it was a christmas gift,  so I am just now able to share it here.  This was one of those quilt alongs that I started last year.  

I really love this quilt, I loved making it and love the finish.  It's so very scrappy, but there's still some order!

for the backing I used a large solid piece (I think it's kona putty) and then added strips of fabric I had in my stash

It's pretty hard to see the quilting, but I did swirls (I love quilting swirls) on the x sections and zigzags on the +.   I like how it turned out.  There's a few things I will do differently next time, but it turned out just how I pictured it.

I went back and forth on the binding...almost settled on a navy blue, but ended up with a black and white stripe (a la Red Pepper Quilts).  It just works so well on scrappy quilts.

round and round quilt along

I started this quilt so long ago, it's almost embarrassing (3 years).  I don't know why some quilts sit unfinished for so long, I think I just get tired of them and need to put them away, but it actually ended up being a really great quilt. 

I used a Good Folks fat quarter bundle, by Anna Maria Horner to make it.  I do love that line, such great colors.

This was a quilt along with amandajean, so of course it turned out great.

 I used what I had for the back...since the top was made from a fq bundle, I didn't have any significant pieces to use on the back, I tried to just match colors.  It worked out fine.  At one point I regretted my decision to put the fuchia mermaids in it, and almost ripped them out to use on another project, but I couldn't bring myself to redo it.

I quilted it in spirals, all over, and I really enjoyed it.  They were fun.  I'm so happy to have this one finished!

scrappy trip finished!

I love this quilt.  

I've already said a lot about it here, but I have to say it again--this quilt was so fun to make and I really mean that.  I enjoyed every minute of the piecing process.

 I decided on a zigzag layout because I love zigzags, and it was different from the traditional diamond layouts.  But I don't think you can go wrong on this one.  I want to make another one now and make diamonds.

I ended up going with the plummy architextures print for the binding

and I quilted in a dogwood pattern, which was my first time, and I love it.  It's definitely not perfect, but you really cannot tell.  I'll be visiting that quilting pattern again soon.  

 I used a Kaffe paperweight on the back, my very favorite kaffe fassett fabric.  It's such a forgiving print to use as a backing...

WIP wednesday

Finished quilting my scrappytrip quilt, and am not sure what to use for binding.  I'm leaning toward the plummy print...but still not for sure.   And I kinda want to start another one of these...it was so fun!

linking up

new starts

I'm sure you've seen this one around, the scrappy trip along.  I didn't think I wanted to join, but once I saw everyone elses, I just couldn't resist.  I am so happy I did.  This is one fun quilt to put together.  It's fast and you can use just about any combination of fabric...it all works.  I have to say that I haven't enjoyed making a quilt as much as I did this one in a LONG time.  I am now waiting for some supplies so I can finish it off.  

There's a trick, so don't be intimidated.  Here's a tutorial if you want to try it out.

Then Megan started another quilt and I thought I could resist starting that one too, but it looked too good, and I enjoyed using scraps in my scrappytrip quilt, so I started that one too.  And again, it's fun.  This one is a little more time consuming, but not much.  Once you get going, it can go pretty fast.
 xplusalong. 

tutorial.

This is just a sneak peak, for a new nephew born a week or so ago.  I don't want his mom to see it, so this is all you get.

And finally, I have a bin of triangle scraps, you know the ones, that is overflowing, so I started putting those together.  This will just be an ongoing project.  They are cute though, 2.5 inches.  We'll see what they become, they would make great placemats...

caught up!

i am caught up on amandajean's quilt-along.  phew!  i really don't love falling behind.

and now looking at this I see I messed up in the middle, bummer.  oh well, there is no way i am fixing it, it's not that noticeable, right???

another

I'm quilting along with amandajean...and even though the last thing I need is another quilt in progress, I just couldn't resist--everything she touches turns to gold.  I'm using a Good Folks fq bundle, I think it will look great.

finally finished

my christmas present to myself!
a completed, one and a half years in the making, quilt. this quilt was part of amanda jean's quilt along.
it is really big (for me), and i really love it!

i backed it in mostly blue, with a little orange

and bound with an orange stripe.this is my favorite staranother favorite star.
i really enjoyed the traditional-ness of this quilt. i love modern, wonky, unmeasured quilts, but i also love the order and straight lines that a traditional quilt provides.

star quilt top

i am so excited about this quilt. i started this blog when i joined amandajean's star quilt along (over a year ago). it took me forever to finally put the top together, and i don't know why! i love it, but it's going to have to wait a while, i'm not going to baste anymore quilts before the baby. it's too hard to get down on my hands and knees...especially one this big. i'm looking forward to it though, it might just be a new favorite.

blue?

what do you think? do you like the blue? would it look better all orange with blue binding?

I'm pretty sure I like it (mostly because i don't want to redo my setting blocks), but this is going to be a large quilt, bigger than I normally make...I really want to get it right.I showed it to my husband and I got a mediocre response out of him, so now I'm having second thoughts.

d o n e

with the stars anyway...
I ordered fabric for my setting blocks over a week ago, and it still hasn't arrived. Hopefully it'll come today and I can get started on them.

week 13 (I LOVE this block):

all together:
p.s. fun giveway going on over here...

quilt along catch up

Caught up (again) on my squares for the star quilt along...
week 10:
week 11:this is my favorite so far! I just love it.

week 12:this is my least favorite...not the pattern, but my fabric choices. I'm too lazy to redo anything, so hopefully it'll fade into the quilt once I have the whole thing completed.

quilt along week 9

I really like this one.
It's different, and almost doesn't look like a star...
Still haven't started on my setting blocks... still debating between green and blue.
Maybe I will do blue setting blocks and green backing or binding...I don't usually have such a hard time making color decisions.

quilt along week 8

quilt along week 7

My kids and my etsy shop have kept me pretty busy this week. Not much time for quilting. It's been a good break. It's better to wish I was quilting than to wish I wasn't.

I did find time to finish week 7's quilt block.Now I've really got to get started on my setting blocks. I think I have settled on a blue. I might make it scrappy, but we'll see.

All 7 blocks together:

caught up

weeks 5 and 6 of the quilt along...my points aren't perfect (they never are), but I refuse to pick and redo anything...it takes the fun out of quilting.

quilt along week 4

I love a vintage-y retro look, and this block is so retro to me. I don't know if it's the polka dots or what. I like it.



My completed blocks together.
I'm really excited to see this quilt come together. I am debating what color to make the setting blocks...Can't decide if I should stick with orange, or add a bright peacocky blue, or a bright green. hmmm....

quilt along week 3

I have always loved this block, the ohio star.