Category Archives: Just for fun

Sep15

In The Bag – Ugly Fabric Quilt Challenge

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In The Bag – Ugly Fabric Quilt Challenge

Chevron Picnic Quilt

Mission accomplished!  The “ugly” fabric that I received from Patti in Canada is a quilt!  All the fabric is from Patti, except a little bit of white for the blocks and the backing fabric.  No fabric was purchased for this challenge, all stash fabric!

I love how it looks outside on the grass or picnic table.  Each row is quilted with a different design to the middle and then mirrored.  The thread is white and doesn’t show except on the green blocks!  That’s okay, it adds texture and I love the white thread on the white fabric.

Turning the quilt gives it a different look, too!

See. the back is really the ugly fabric!  I want to use this quilt so I did not want white backing fabric.  Of course, I have to show you the back to reveal the quilting detail!

Now, I haven’t planted petunias in 2 or 3 years but in the middle of my yard, next to the tree stump is a volunteer petunia that started blooming this week.  Not sure how it got there, some critter must have planted it for me!

Have you participated in a swap like this?  Check out other posts about this challenge.  Thanks for looking!  :)Linda

Sep11

Anabel’s Lil’ Twister Dolly quilt

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Anabel’s Lil’ Twister Dolly quilt

 

My grand-niece Anabel turned one yesterday and every little girl needs a dolly quilt! This quilt is the result of doing a Lil’ Twister tool demo for quilt guild.  It’s a perfect size for a Tummy Time dolly quilt.

And just for fun, I made a little postage stamp quilt for the dolly!  My quilting buddy, Candace, has been donating charms to me for my PSQ and a few of them were pink flannel!   Isn’t it cute?   I used a flannel backing with no batting or quilting.

I didn’t have Anabel’s dolly for the photo, so I swiped a Teddy bear from our daughter’s room to show the size.

I usually do big projects, but it’s very satisfying to make small ones!

I didn’t have an August finish to post, where did that month go, so I’m linking to September’s Stitch In Time for my first finish.  I hope to have another finish this month!  We’ll see!

September Finishes  
Check out other September finishes here!  Thanks for looking.  🙂 Linda

Sep3

How many Yo-Yos make a quilt? – Design Wall Monday

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How many Yo-Yos make a quilt? – Design Wall Monday

 

Oops!  I’ve done it again!  My photographer daughter, Stephanie, discovered a nice vintage Yo-Yo coverlet at a consignment shop with a pretty hefty price tag recently.  While vintage is great, it’s a lot spend for photo props.  So how about making one?  Sure!!  I love starting projects!

After testing the Clover Yo-Yo maker, I have to say I’m hooked!  They are fun and easy to make and every one is perfect!  Even a non sewer could make these and Stephanie’s planning to start making them, too.

I’m using the extra large yo-yo maker that needs a 5.5″ square of fabric.  OF COURSE, I’ve just cut about everything I own into 5″, 2.5″ and 2″ squares!  So, now I’m perusing my fabric again looking for larger pieces.  Fortunately, for making Yo-Yos, you do not need the best fabric, so I’m digging out some of my older fabric from my sewing and crafting days.  Just add color!  I’m a little scared to figure out how many we’ll need to make, 625 for a lap size?

Have you made a Yo-Yo coverlet?  Any tips or advice?  I’d love to hear from you.  If you have pictures, send them to linda @ lrdesignsquilting.com  (remove spaces) and I’ll post them.

Check out Stephanie’s photography here!

Thanks for looking and check out other Design Wall Monday projects at Patchwork Times.  🙂 Linda

Aug27

Design Wall Monday – 37 done, 19 to go!

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Design Wall Monday – 37 done, 19 to go!

I’m so excited to have 37 PSQ blocks done!  It was great to get all the new charms from my swappers and my quilting buddies.  Quilters are so generous with their time and scraps, thank you everyone!

A big thank you to Mary at The Curious Quilter for arranging the swap.  What a chore!  I signed up for 10 swaps and 2 newbies and that was a challenge!

Thanks for looking and check out other Design Wall Monday project Patchwork Times by Judy.

Have a great week!  🙂 Linda

Aug21

Vintage Fun

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Vintage Fun

 

I just finished quilting another vintage quilt, that’s 2 in one month!  Many of the fabrics look like my recent flea market purchases.

 

Here’s some photos comparing my flea market fabric to the quilt fabric.  What do you think?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The fabric is very similar in texture and style.  Mine are in the center, cut up and ready to use!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Some of the flea market fabric I set aside as not usable, but 2 of the fabrics in this quilt are almost identical to my purchases.

The tiny Christmas prints could be coordinates.

 

 

 

 

 

 

I totally dismissed the green fabric but it is exactly like the red fabric in this block.  It’s very loose and linen like.  Not sure if I’ll use it but you never know!

I’ll post pictures of the whole quilt after it’s delivered!

Thanks for looking!

:)Linda

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