Sunroom Quilts

Stack'n Wack Quilt at P and Q's in Dundee with Margee

 

Nancy H. and I went to P and Q's Quilt Shop in Dundee today and took a class from Margee.  Wow.  Great Instructor!  Great Project.  The samples on the shop wall looks so very hard and Margee made the process very simple.  

The book is in the above picture.

 

 

This is my fabric purchased at the store.  And the ruler used today. 

 

Here are the pieces after using the Super Sixty ruler.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

These are some of the resulting "blocks"  

I am so happy with how these are coming out.  Now just to finish the process.  Nancy says this one is on her five year list....but I'll bet you she has it nearly finished soon.  I am hoping to be finished with the top in a couple weeks.  But we'll see how many other projects and trips I can squeeze in before finishing this one.

Happy Day!  Hope everyone gets a little sewing time in today.  

 

 

 

 

 

Dog Quilt for my niece. All Aflutter is the pattern name.

This is where I started on Friday morning.  Got this far on the design wall and found I didn't have enough of the next two fabrics to complete the quilt.  So off to P and Q's in Dundee.  And also on to Joann's in Winter Haven.  Harder to find the right colors after a project is in progress and one already has a vision of how it should turn out.

 

 This is supposed to be a DOG quilt.....so of course Kit is trying to claim it for her

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 The initial rows are sewn together, no place in the house to stretch it all out so I moved to the driveway while the wind was not blowing.   I had to test to determine the size.  I was not trusting my measurements.  I am adding the triangles to square it up now.   

30's Ruffles with Orange, white and red flowers surrounding them. Toddler quilt.And an Attic Window wall hanging with scripture.

Here is a closeup look at how the ruffles adds dimension to the quilt.  

Oh my this picture just does not do justice to the quilt top.  Can't wait to layer and attempt to quilt while I am here.  Well, maybe I will work on it when I get home.  

This one is so vibrant, I will take another picture and post it tomorrow.  This is the my project for the SPRV Quilt Class.  Oh I hope Janet doesn't see it before I get it quilted.  She might make me work on some items.  But I really like it, so it will get finished and go on our wall here.

I finally spent a full day in the sewing room!  Yeah!

 

Star Mat

 

Here is a star mat made for the Quilt group challenge at Southern Pines RV Resort.  Last season we were given the challenge and a fat quarter.  Several of us brought in finished projects and members selected their favorites.  

Enjoyed the project but I did not follow instructions.  I have not sewn down the points like the pattern called for.  A learning experience but I still like the resulting mat.  

It could easily be used for a hot pad as it is several layers thick.  However, I wouldn't want this one to get dirty.  With my construction method it might be a challenge to wash.  

 

 

I was humbled to be asked to quilt this quilt for Chris Gilman of WA state. I purchased a pattern from her, Tighten the Tension, and that got her to looking at my site and she decided she would like for me to quilt this beauty. So here it is. Thanks again Chris for having the faith in my quilting to allow me to quilt this wonderful project.

Pink and Black Quilt Top

Had a few hours to sew today and the quilt top is sewn. A five yard quilt. About 52 x 68.  Now, do I finish it and list on Etsy or should I attempt selling just the top?

 

Purple tall tree

I have been sewing again this week. Plan to finish this wall hanging soon. Tall Tree pattern. It is 72 inches tall! My friend purchased kit last fall at Quilt Extravaganza in Columbus, IN (being held in Seymour this year) from Tree City Stitches from Greensburg, IN. She is a purple fan. I think I enjoy the tiny paper piecing better than the large pieces.

Tall tree.....the beginnings

I have been silent for awhile. Not because I have not done any quilting but rather because I have been working on commissioned items that are presents. After these items are presented then I will be able to add updates here.

Today while waiting on the laundry to process I was ironing fabric and tissue for a "Tall Tree". This one is purple. What is not to love about a purple tree?

Hopefully tomorrow will bring more progress on the tree that I can share with you.

Foundation paper pieced, Holly Table Topper. Nancy Zieman pattern

 

 

I worked on this project Wednesday.  It has been knawing at me for years.  Thanks to the class I took at Scrappy Patches in Brownstown earlier this year I finally got the nerve to unearth it and get started.  I think the rest of the project will be less daunting.  Fusible applique is not nearly as scary to me as the paper piecing.  

The fabrics are great.  Also, I found a die in my papercrafting stash that will cut the 15 circles needed for part of the holly appliques.  Cool! Cutting circles with scissors has always been a challenge for me.

Just had to share my progress.   

http://theinboxjaunt.com/2014/10/10/open-line-friday-friday-finds/

Here is a link to The Inbox Jaunt!

She found a light that works well for her. Wondering if others might be interested. PS. I love her tutorials on free motion quilting. She has a new one each Tuesday and I find I can follow them.