Friendship Braid Quilt, pattern by Pam & Nicky Lintott, Just One Jelly Roll Pattern
I used Quilter’s Calicos …
and Creative Grids Trapezoid Strip Ruler.
Here are some other blocks using the Trapezoid Strip Ruler:
Fabrics and Friends Quilt Shoppe in Roanoke, IN recently received a bolt of Chalk Board Fabric. Play time! I used the fabric in a table runner and on a mug cuff. The table runner could be used at a buffet or carry-in dinner. Write the name of the dishes served right on the runner using chalk. On the mug cuff, write the name of the beverage, or a message, or the owner’s name! Fun!
Here is my pattern for the cuff. Mug Cuff Pattern, using chalk board fabric
I love this fork/spoon/knife fabric! I’ve wanted to make something from it since I first saw it! When I was asked to make a casserole carrier – I went right to this fabric. It turned out well. But I tweaked my plans for the second carrier.
For this carrier, I used pre-quilted fabric and simply added a Moda single-fold bias binding. Then I made the handle and loops from a Moda Marble. I shortened the length of the handle and loops for this model and like the dimensions better than the first model.
The fabric for the body of the carrier is cut at 22″ square. I used about 3 yards of the single-fold binding with mitered corners and mitering the ends together. I used a 3″ wide strip of Moda Marble folded with batting in the center for the handle – 24″ long. And 7″ long loops on two opposite corners.
Warm & cozy slippers for the chilly fall weather. Bamboo batting between the inner and outer fabrics for added warmth and comfort. Non slip fabric for the soles. And Sofcomfort® insole slipped in for added comfort.
Construction of slippers was loosely based on pattern from the book Boutique Slippers published by House of White Birches. Just like when using a cooking recipe and modifying it to make it my own, this I also do with quilting & sewing patterns.
How about you? Do you tweak patterns while sewing?
Here is a quick use of three Charm Packs. Using one Charm Pack as the background, cut the 5″ squares in half twice to make 168 2 1/2″ squares. Use this squares to sew triangles in two opposite diagonal corners of a coordinating Charm Pack. When these are placed together you get the X and O design. Missouri Quilters have a great youtube tutorial for the X’s & O’s quilt.
Here are two I have made for Fabrics and Friends Quilt Shoppe, Roanoke, IN. Using 5″ packs cut by Fabrics and Friends and a Moda solid. I used Moda Marbles for the 4 1/2″ borders.
I’ve been dreaming of pumpkins lately and came up with this little mug rug.
Then I got to thinking, what would it look like to insert flying geese into a pieced or applique pumpkin? This idea was generated from Gail Garber’s book Flying Colors, which I first heard about on Terri Stegmiller’s blog Stegart. I was intrigued by Terri’s design and bought the book from my local quilt shop Fabrics and Friends.
Playing, here is what I have so far:
And also an insert of triangles:
I am just having so much fun with this concept! And my mind is racing with other ideas of where to insert flying geese into quilts!
Black & White
Ethnic Prints, front
Back
Pattern: Charm Party Tote by Penny Sturges
To stiffen the bottom, I used Pellon Peltex 72F Double-sided Fusible Ultra Firm Stabilizer. I have found using two pieces of 72F makes a nice firm bottom for purses and bags.
These are small blanket bits just 18″ square – more of a touch thing for little ones with satin on the back, pieced flannel for the front, and ribbons attached in the side seams. All very tactile.
First up – I’m working on catching up with my Block of the Month using Vicki’s monthly Color Palette Challenge. Here is my block for June. I did say ‘catching up’ remember! Yep, I’m behind!
The pattern is from Joined at the Hip 2000 Block of the Month Baskets & Blooms series. I’m using Misty Fuse and fabrics from my stash.
Next up is a 34 1/2″ square applique quilt. Could be a wall hanging or a baby quilt. It is a demo model for Fabrics and Friends Quilt Shoppe in Roanoke, IN. Tomorrow I will be doing a demo on fusible machine applique. The quilt shop will have kits available with fused Accuquilt die cuts in owls, kittens, flowers, and puppies. Steam-a-Seam was the fusible used for the kits. We will have several sewing machines set up for anyone who would like to try machine applique. Should be a fun time! OH, and did I mention donuts!
Fusible machine applique is on my work table today.
This little owl will be joined by a few buddies for a baby quilt.
These kittens belong to another baby quilt in progress.
Flowers are for a pocket cover for Jelly Roll Season Bag.
Here is the bag – I used Quick Cuts Stripz.
Finished projects are for Fabrics and Friends Quilt Shoppe, Roanoke, IN. Demo this Saturday, August 11th. Kits available.