Category Archives: Quilts

Oct10

One Side, Two Sides!

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One Side, Two Sides!

One side

 

I was excited to help Diane finish the t-shirt quilt she started for her son.

 

 

But wait, the quilt is reversible!  There is another set of t-shirts on the other side!

two sides

 

 

I have to admit, I was reluctant to quilt a two sided t-shirt quilt.  But after a little research on my trusty longarm forum, I decided to jump ahead and do it.  The large borders allowed me to stagger the shirts on the “back” and keep the intersections from being on top of each other.  The result was great and the fabric trimmed from the top was used to make the binding.  All done!

Have you made a 2 sided t-shirt quilt?  Thanks!  Linda 🙂

 

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Oct7

Design Wall Monday – Mile A Minute Crumb blocks

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Design Wall Monday – Mile A Minute Crumb blocks

black background

 

Another scrap quilt started!!  Denise gave me a great tutorial on making Mile a Minute crumb blocks at our fabulous retreat during the AQS Des Moines quilt show last weekend!   I’m auditioning possible fabric for the sashing strips.

red backgroundThimbleberries small tan print

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

What do you think?

Here’s an example of a crumb quilt with diagonal setting and a fun crumb strip detail giving it an argyle look.  This was a favorite from the Des Moines quilt guild’s show.

crumb blocks argyle

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

I have enough crumbs to make multiple quilts, so I’ll make the straight set first and then argyle set.

Did you make it to the AQS show in Des Moines?

Check out Patchwork Times for other Design Wall Monday projects!

Thanks!  Linda 🙂

 

Oct1

Thread Galore and New Lights!

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Thread Galore and New Lights!

So Fine 50

 

 

And this is only my So Fine! #50 collection!  My wonderful hubby replaced the lights over my longarm for my birthday, which prompted taking a thread inventory and cleaning.  As you can see, I love using Superior Threads So Fine! #50 thread!  Believe it or not, I made a short shopping list for the AQS show in Des Moines this weekend.

new lights

 

The lights are on!

 

 

 

 

 

I’m excited to load a quilt and see if the new lights are in improvement.  Just in time for the shorter days, so I can keep stitching later!

Are you going to the AQS show in Des Moines?  I’ll be working at Rainbows and Calico Things Thursday, come see me when you’re driving to Des Moines!  And I’ll be Des Moines for the weekend, sewing with friends and cruising the quilt show and vendors!  See you there!

🙂 Linda

Sep30

Design Wall Monday – What a Pile of Scraps!

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Design Wall Monday – What a Pile of Scraps!

scraps from haley

 

Okay, it’s a design pile of future quilts!

I love that my 10 year old granddaughter, Haley, knows me so well that she’d give me a big bag of scraps she got at a garage sale.  And I love that when Haley  told the seller she was buying them for her grandma, she gave them to her for free!  What a great birthday present!

 

After all the company was gone, I enjoyed my quiet time sorting and ironing the scraps!  Here’s my sorting process.  sorted scraps

1.  Pieced remnants for Mile a Minute project

2.  1 1/2″ strips for Trash to Treasure Pineapple quilt

3.  Small strips and pieces to be cut into 2″ and 2 1/2″ charm squares for PSQ quilts and swaps

4.  Large pieces sorted by light, mediums and blacks

5.  Bright strips for string pieced Tummy Time quits

6.  Batik strips and pieces

Because I’m a scrap quilter, these fabrics will be used!   Most of the fabric is quilt shop quality fabric, too!  Haley did a great job!

Check out other Design Wall Monday projects at Patchwork Times.

This week is a Houston warm up!  It starts with a small group quilting retreat in Des Moines and the AQS quilt show.  Stay tuned for updates!

Thanks!  Linda 🙂

Sep25

Janann’s Iowa Star

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Janann’s Iowa Star

Janann's Iowa Star

 

Do you recognize this block?  Yes, it’s called Iowa Star.  Janann designed an awesome fall wall hanging featuring Iowa Star blocks.

overlapping designs

 

The quilting design overlaps the blocks creating a secondary pattern.  This quilt was so much fun to stitch and watch the designs come together.

fun feather designs

 

I love how it looks!

back quilting detail

The pieced back has a lighter color which shows of the quilting design.  I love it!

Yes, I’m going to Houston Quilt Festival but before that I’ll be going to the AQS in Des Moines!  Will you be there?

Thanks!   Linda 🙂

 

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