Monthly Archives: August 2013

Aug12

Quilt Show on the Farm

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Quilt Show on the Farm

Cindy's Scrappy Squares and Pinwheels

 

This weekend, Rainbows and Calico Things quilt shop in Williamsburg, Iowa, hosted a quilt show on the farm.  Rainbows and Calico Things is located on the family’s century farm, making it an ideal place to showcase local talent and enjoy Iowa’s beautiful August weather.

Here’s a quilt by Cindy that’s super scrappy and awesome!  I don’t know what pattern she used but it looks like Bonnie Hunter’s Patches and Pinwheels.

find the block

 

How did Cindy make her quilt?  Pinwheels and 16 patches?  Four patches and half square triangles?  Does anyone know the name of 2 four patch and 2 hst block?

 

All Iowa Shop Hop 2012 Blocks

 

Here’s a fun quilt featuring the blocks from the 2012 All Iowa Shop hop.  The sashing is quilted with the town where they collected the block pattern.  Pretty awesome!  On a side note, the quilter is from Missouri!

 

Thanks!  Linda 🙂

 

 

 

 

Aug10

Baby Reagan’s quilt

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Baby Reagan’s quilt

Reagan's baby quilt by Grandma Lisa

 

 

 

Congrats to Grandma Lisa!  Here’s the baby quilt she made for her granddaughter, Reagan, born August 8!

 

The fabric is soft flannel, perfect for a baby to cuddle and have tummy time.

 

 

 

Magnifico Thread

 

 

What I really liked about this quilt was that Lisa let me use Superior Threads Magnifico, Tangerine Flash!  The thread is a great fluorescent orange, which does not photograph well, but trust me, it’s bright!

 

The quilting design is my favorite fun, freehand edge to edge, Swirl and Curl.  It always looks great!

Thanks!  Linda 🙂

Aug8

Latest Vintage Finds

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Latest Vintage Finds

Vintage Aprons

 

Last Saturday, was the largest flea market in Iowa and of course, I was there with my best quilting buddy looking for vintage fabrics, quilt tops and random stuff!

I didn’t find any unfinished quilts on this trip but I scored 2 vintage aprons.  When I bought them, I was thinking I’d cut them up for the fabric, but they are so pristine and well made that they might stay aprons for awhile!

 

 

Vintage Flea Market finds

 

I also scored a random hunk of purple and white feedsack material and a yellow-orange Fire King soup bowl.  I love the color and how it matches the apron.  The yellow-orange apron has a cute scalloped edge, too.  What do you think, would you cut up the aprons for the fabric?

 

 

Sangria Pitcher

 

 

 

 

This was the best find!  My sister requested a cheap Sangria pitcher and look what I found for $1!!!!  It’s a perfect size, has a lip to keep the fruit from spilling and is in perfect condition!  I looked the rest of the day for another but didn’t find one this nice for this price!

I’m linking with Suzanne at Vintage Thingie Thursday!  Check out other vintage finds here.

Thanks!  Linda 🙂

 

Aug5

Three Down, One to Go!

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Three Down, One to Go!

Wrapped and readyTime to reveal the sneak peak quilt!  Landon Ryan was born last night!  Of course, we headed to the hospital to hold him and give him his Tummy Time quilt and Lil’ Lovee.

Landon Ryan - one day

Landon Ryan's Tummy Time quiltHe is so adorable and even though I guessed girl, we couldn’t be happier for our niece and her hubby!

I love string quilts and scrappy quilts, therefore, this is one of my favorites!  In fact, I’ve already started another one.  With my big extended family, I’m sure I’ll need it soon!

Minkee back and quilting detailThis is the first time I’ve used Minkee for the backing fabric on a Tummy Time quilt.  I like it!  It’s super soft and shows off the quilting design.

Landon’s big brother is Jordy, who has a few of my quilted projects!  Here’s Jordy with his Tummy Time quilt.

I’m linking with Such a Sew and Sew:  A Stitch in Time for an August finish.  Check out other finishes here.  And a big thank you to Mr. Bug for drawing me to win last month!  🙂 Linda
August Finishes

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