Jan21

Design Wall Monday and Retreat Re-Cap

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Design Wall Monday and Retreat Re-Cap

Nine Patch with Solids

 

This quilt project is inspired by an old quilt that my quilting buddy, Candace, was repairing.  The simple layout of nine patches and solid said, “Make me!”.  I got out my box of 2 1/2″ squares and added some solids.  Some of the solids are a Simply Color Ombre jelly roll which adds a fun dimension to the nine patches.

simply color jelly roll

 

 

 

 

 

 

Check out Judy at Patchwork Times for other Design Wall Monday projects!

Thanks to Rainbows and Calico Things quilt shop for a great retreat!  I’ve attended her retreats since 2002, so it’s always fun to see familiar faces and meet some new ones!  Here’s one of the show and tell quilts that is my next inspiration!

Deb's Strippy Quilt

 

I couldn’t get the whole quilt in the picture, but you can see the star pattern created in the middle.  I love it!  I’ve already got fabric for the background, so this will go on the quilts to make list!

During retreat, I started 2 secret projects, (for one of them all the blocks are done!), made 2 microwave fabric bowls, started and finished a Jelly Roll Race Quilt!  Check out my facebook page for some pictures.  And, my brain is just overflowing with ideas for future projects!

 

Candace is starting a new blog tomorrow about Nancy Cabot, be sure to check it out, too!

Thanks!  🙂 Linda

 

 

Jan18

BlockBase Sew Along – Block 7

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BlockBase Sew Along – Block 7

Block 7

 

Here’s my block 7 for the BlockBase Sew Along.  This one finishes at 9 inches.  I used Triangles On a Roll to make all the little 1 1/2″ finished half square triangles.  For the flying geese, I used the Eleanor Burns Flying Geese ruler.  Once I figured out the finished size needed to make every element, it was a piece of cake!  I love how it looks!

Do you have a favorite method for making Flying Geese blocks?

Here’s the link to see how others completed their block 7.

 

getting organized

 

 

 

I’m off to a quilting retreat sponsored by Rainbows and Calico Things quilt shop!!!  If you want to follow along with all the stitchin’ and …more…check out my facebook page!  I’m excited to see how much sewing I can get done in 3 days.  Some of the projects are secret but I’ll share my progress on the others.

Thanks!  🙂 Linda

 

Jan14

Book Review and Last Day to Enter Drawing

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Book Review and Last Day to Enter Drawing

Mrs. Lincoln's Dressmaker by Jennifer Chiaverini

 

Thank you to everyone who has commented with their personal stories on my book giveaway post.  I love them!

Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker is a novel that reads like a diary,  a true story looking into the life of someone who was “behind the scenes” during a tumultuous time of our country.   We know history, but we don’t know the whole story.  Jennifer Chiaverini has written a must read for historical fiction fans.  After reading the book, you’ll want to know more about this woman, Elizabeth Keckley, and the amazing life she lived.  My only disappointment with the book is that it didn’t have pictures of the dresses and wardrobe fittings!  For the fans of Chiaverini’s Elm Creek series, you’ll be happy to know there is a quilt story weaved in.

There is still time to win this book!  Leave a comment on this post before midnight CST and you’ll be entered to win.  The winner will announced tomorrow!  Thank you and good luck to all!  🙂 Linda

Jan10

Recycled Tape Measures

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Recycled Tape Measures

tape measure pouch

 

Yes, it’s a pouch made out of tape measures!  I have been wanting to make a little holder for my small Kindle but this Christmas present is perfect!  Our daughter works at the Luther College book store and they get the most interesting merchandise.  I love it!  I’m off the hook for making something now.

However, here’s a fun tutorial for an e-reader carrier.

Margie's Cheater Quilt -2

Margie's Cheater Quilt

 

 

 

 

Here’s a couple pictures of the quilt I’m working on.  It’s a cheater quilt we found in my sister’s closet!  I’m having lots of fun quilting different designs in the middle of each flower.  It’s hard to photograph when it’s still on the longarm, you can click the picture for a better view!

 

 

 

There’s still time to enter to win Jennifer Chiaverini’s new book, “Mrs. Lincoln’s Dressmaker”!  Here’s the link.

Thanks!  🙂 Linda

 

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