Sunday, October 24, 2010

New projects



Long time no post.....I have just finished one project, and am about to embark on a new one. The scarlet and gray lap quilt above is for a friend who is a huge OSU Buckeye fan. I am pleased with the way it turned out,but I gotta say working with reds is not my thing. I realized I am only happy when I am fingering those civil war fabrics! LOL
The 3 squares above a trial squares for what will probably be my masterpiece. The inspiration came from Jo Morton's Courthouse Steps quilt featured in American Patchwork and Quilting. I nearly swooned when I saw it! Now THAT is my idea of a heavenly quilt! I considered it a sign that I even had the same center square fabric she used that I had been hoarding for some time.....The large square is according to the magazine directions....however,for some reason I kinda like the smaller version. It has one less round and I think it looks more balanced. What do you think?
I am starting this baby today.....ooooh I sooo love it! Anyone else wanna join me?

Wednesday, July 7, 2010

Scrappy Challenge Progress

The top one is what I am currently working on with the scraps....the bottom one is a possible future project using 5" charms as the starting point

Sunday, July 4, 2010

I accept the challenge


I accept the challenge Em's Scrapbag has put out to make something from your scraps this summer....heaven knows I have scraps! LOL Now.....what to make what to make.....

Monday, June 28, 2010

Excitement Brewin......

Stay tuned for some very exciting news......

Monday, June 21, 2010

Doll Quilt Swap 9 Submission

Well....had so much fun with my "Happy Squares" I decided to make some more and turn them into a "Happy Lil' Quilt" for my swap partner. My partner apparently likes color...so what do you think partner? Here it is all handquilted with HOT PINK quilt thread and warm and crinkly fresh from the dryer.....

Sunday, June 20, 2010

4th of July Mini

Here's a tiny little primative flag mini that measures in at around 8" X 12"....pieced on machine and hand quilted. From start to finish about 3 hours.....

Sunday, May 16, 2010

Advice Please!

I want to make a series of minis to put above the couch here.....I plan to frame them all in separate white shabby chic style frames...which size do you think would look best?