About 2 days ago, a few of my children were bemoaning the fact that we were out of Strawberry Freezer Jam and they had to use the "store jam" that just didn't taste as good. Later that day, I was chatting with Barbara and a few of my SIL's about how I never saw Strawberries go on a good sale this summer, because that is what reminds me to make jam. And then wouldn't you know it, yesterday I got a text from Barbara saying that The Strawberries Are On Sale!!! So off to the store we went and I got to spend a lovely morning with my fantastic little helper making 216 ounces of Strawberry Freezer Jam. Yummy!!!
And then, after my little helper went to Preschool, it only seemed right to head down to the sewing room and make up this adorable Strawberry block for Cynthia. This was out Sept. (sorry it is a bit late :) bee block from Lori Holt's Farm Girl Vintage book and I was once again remembered just how fun those blocks are to make up!!! I can't wait to see Cynthia's Strawberry quilt all done up. And making this block added another to do on the list because I decided I really want to make up the Farm Girl Sampler one of these days. So fun!!!
And now, I might just treat myself to a little Strawberry ice cream before the kids come home to just finish off a whole Strawberry Day :) Gotta love it!!
I hope you are all having a Berry Happy Quilting Day :)
Happy Quilting Wednesday Everyone!!!! I am excited to share with you a new finish today ;) And it has quite a story to go along with it, but more on that in a bit. First off, let me share the fun tidbits on the Timber Quilt ;) Timber is a free Pattern from the AGF Stitched with Kimberly Series over at Fat Quarter Shop. I love getting to be a part of this awesome series because the designs are always so fun and this quarters was no exception!!
And no surprise here, I did mine in a red/white/black version so that I could use it for an upcoming fundraiser for my Alma Mater. But I have to say, I just love the way the geometric goodness stands out so bold in the three color layout. Especially using the super fun Prisma Elements from Art Gallery ;)
Now, let's get to that story :) If you have been hoping around seeing other fun Timber quilts, you might be looking at the picture above and thinking, "Um, while it is a different 3 color layout, it still doesn't look quite right." And yes, you would be correct, that it does indeed not look the quite right. Here is what my original Timber design was supposed to look like in the three color layout. It is the exact same as the free Timber pattern, only non scrappy ;)
Well, you might recall I mentioned the other day about having some secret sewing that had been keeping me busy. Ya, so come Monday morning I was at the point of having all the strip piecing done but needed to get the quilt top done that day so I could quilt and bind it yesterday. So I began chain piecing, and chain piecing, and chain piecing . . . and I am happy to say, that it really pieces together fast. .
Before you know it, I had the rows together, some quick pressing and I was ready to stitch the rows into a quilt top. I didn't even bother to lay them out because I had the ends marked and I was ready to chain piece the sets of 4 rows together. So back to chain piecing I went to sew all of the rows into a quilt top. And I was just ready to do a happy dance as I opened the quilt, layed it out, and then . . . , TIMBER!!!! This quilt was appropriately named because it was exactly like a huge Crash hitting the pit of my stomach when I stood back and realized something was amiss.
After looking, and then looking, and then looking again, I realized that in my haste, I had only looked at the placement of the end black and white two patches and then repeated that throughout the row, when in fact, I was supposed to alternate the black and white from top to bottom. And yes, then there were tears.
I contemplated tearing the whole thing out, but realized that 1) I didn't have the time, and more importantly 2) I didn't have the heart to either. So frustrating. But after the tears and frustration, I almost wanted to laugh at myself. It doesn't matter how many times I make quilts, sometimes I just miss the smallest thing (especially if I am in a rush) and then Timber!!! So, after accepting the giant crash that was this quilt, I accepted that it will just have to be the Art Deco version of Timber :)
And before I could change my mind, I put it on the long arm and started quilting these super fun allover Fireworks. I used red thread which I think helped to tone down some of the business. This is one of my designs in the 180 Doodle Quilting Designs and it is such a fun and fast design to quilt. And I used some extra loft batting and I just love how it makes those fireworks pop.
Seriously loving this texture goodness. If I weren't giving it away, I would totally be snuggling in it already. And with the super soft hand of Art Gallery Fabrics it just adds to the snugly goodness.
And with that crazy story, I am excited to share that Kimberly has made an awesome Timber You Tube Video that walks you through making the quilt step by step . . . so no worries, Kimberly has got you covered :)
And that is my Timber quilt, with it's crazy Crash and all. Gotta keep it real right ;) It really is a super fun quilt to make and a fabulous design that does look awesome in a 3 color way. (I think I just might have to make this again sometime down the road so I can get the original 3 color way effect :) And just in case you have missed it, you can read all about the Timber Quilt in Fat Quarter Shop's Post and Download the Free Pattern here ;)
And you can see lot's more Timber quilts, that actually look like the original Timber quilt (tee hee hee ) by popping over to these lovely ladies blogs. All are beautiful Timber quilts!!
It's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!! Let's have some fun!!!
First, we need to announce the winner from last weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway!! The winner of the 3 Books from Happy Quilting is . . . Number #6. . . Congrats Lori!! I have emailed you :)
And on to today's
Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by Green Fairy Quilts. Green Fairy Quilts is your home for pre-cut goodness and they always have amazing sales going on every weekend on a selected pre-cut or notion!!! And did you know that Green Fairy Quilts has a Deal of The Day!!! Be sure to check those out for some major quilting savings!!!
You have two entry chances, the second being optional, and please leave a separate comment for each. All Entries are welcome, including International Entries. Please just be sure to leave an email address if you are a no-reply blogger ;)
ENTRY 1 - Simply leave a comment that tells me your favorite farm animal ;) ENTRY 2 - Show your Green Fairy Quilts love. You can follow them on Bloglovin, Twitter, Pinterest, Facebook, or Instagram. You can Sign up for their Newsletter which I highly recommend as it will ensure you catch all of their amazing sales!! or you can visit the Shop and then share a favorite item ;) Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Green Fairy Quilt Love!!!
And that's it ;) The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday, October 11th when I will announce a winner at the beginning of next weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Post :)
So it's been a little quieter around here than usual from my end. Sorry I haven't posted quite as much as usual. I have been in secret sewing mode for the last couple of weeks as a deadline approached and of course I can't share any of that. But I am just about done and am excited to get back to some WIP's (like finishing up my Summer Solstice quilt) as well as sharing some new projects this week ;)
And while I don't have a new project start to share today, I couldn't not post about this fantastic bundle of rainbow goodness that arrived this weekend in the mail ;) These are a mixture of fabrics from Pat Sloan's wonderful fabric lines for Moda and I have to say, It is sure inspiring me to start up another rainbow project!!! So fun!!!!
And this rainbow goodness also reminded me that I so need to get caught up on my Splendid Sampler blocks!!!! I got way behind in Sept. due to the aforementioned secret sewing. I can't wait to get back to those little rainbow blocks of fabric goodness ;)
So I mentioned in my Ruby Jubilee Braided Irish Chain post last Friday, that I had had the wonderful opportunity to travel up the I-15 last week to teach at the 2016 Utah Quilt Festival!!! This was my first time teaching at this amazing retreat and I had such an amazing time!!! I taught 3 classes that were just full of amazing women. I know I have said it before, but I just love the opportunity to teach and be with so many wonderfully talented people who share my same passion.
My first class was my Braided Irish Chain pattern. This class was a full house, and I was super excited because for a few students in the class it was the first time they had used a Jelly Roll. Gotta love introducing the wonderful world of pre-cuts!!! Everyone worked so hard and over half of them finished their first block!!! So fantastic ;) And don't you just love everyone's fabrics. One of my favorite parts of teaching is seeing the different fabrics everyone chooses to make their quilts with ;)
That evening, I got to teach my Wonky Irish Chain pattern. This class was a little smaller and turned out to be a family affair as half of the gals in the class were quilting with a family member. That was just so fun. One of the students was their with her mom and it was her first quilting class. It was just so wonderful to see everyone help her along and teach her all of their little quilting tidbits. It really just warmed my heart and made me realize how Happy we all are when Quilting!!!
And the next morning I was able to teach my Petal Pop pattern. This was another full class, and they all did amazing!!! Almost everyone in the class finished their first block and several got more finished as well. This is one of my favorite classes to teach because the block is built a little backwards then you would assume, so it is so fun to see when it "clicks" with everyone and then they realize just how easy it is to whip up ;) Love it!!!
I just love, love, love teaching!!!! It is such a blessing to be able to share this passion for quilting with so many amazing women :) It really is just an amazing Happy Quilting time!!! This gives you a little idea of what class was like ;) Lots of amazing students sewing away, and beautiful blocks surrounding the room as everyone finished up their blocks. Isn't that so fun to see them lining the walls!!!
Thank you so much to the Utah Quilt Festival for having me this year. It was so wonderful and I am already looking forward to returning next year for the Ruby Jubilee 40th Anniversary!!! So exciting ;)
book and I was once again remembered just how fun those blocks are to make up!!! I can't wait to see Cynthia's Strawberry quilt all done up. And making this block added another to do on the list because I decided I really want to make up the Farm Girl Sampler one of these days. So fun!!!
book and I was once again remembered just how fun those blocks are to make up!!! I can't wait to see Cynthia's Strawberry quilt all done up. And making this block added another to do on the list because I decided I really want to make up the Farm Girl Sampler one of these days. So fun!!!
and it is such a fun and fast design to quilt. And I used some extra loft batting and I just love how it makes those fireworks pop.
