Friday, March 30, 2018

Sew Sampler Baskets Quilt Top

So remember yesterday when I said I couldn't wait to put together my Sew Sampler Basket Quilt Top . . . Well I wasn't kidding.  I woke up early this morning and it was the first thing I wanted to work on.    And before you know it, Eeekk, So loving this!!!


When I first started these basket blocks a year ago, my plan was to use a solid background, but this morning I remembered I had the leftover "low volume" Fat Quarters from my Roundabout Quilt that uses this same line, and how fun would it be to keep the whole Low Volume theme from the basket backgrounds throughout the back of the quilt.  So I quickly pressed and cut, and then I was on fire sewing this together ;)


And I love that I also had those skinny piano keys border already cut from my Roundabout as well.  They were a little scrap piece that were all in the same size and worked perfect for that skinny little border that I just love!!!   Now it is time to get it quilted up and then I have made a scrappy print binding from some of the leftover basket pieces. It will be the perfect finish ;)  Now I just have to decide how to quilt it???  I am thinking my all over Fireworks, but we'll see.  


And I might have my Baskets Quilt Top done . . . but this fabric is already starting a New Project!!!   sSince I had a Fat Eighth bundle for these baskets and a Fat Quarter bundle of this fantastic Freedom line by Sweewater for the Roundabout quilt . . . I still had some leftovers . . . and I instantly knew what I wanted to make with them.  I started slicing everything into 2 1/2" strips, and what really makes it fun is that all the strips are different lengths depending on how much was used for the baskets.


And then I sliced up all the leftover Low Volume prints and stacked them up.   Won't this goregous stack make the best 4th of July Ribbons Quilt!!!!   Time to get stitching ;)


Thanks for popping in today and each day!!  I hope you all have a very Happy Quilting Weekend!!!

Linking up this quilt top finish to Amanda's, Sarah's, and Myra's ;)
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Thursday, March 29, 2018

March Sew Sampler Box!!!

Another month come and gone and another happy Blue Box arriving on my doorstep!! My March Sew Sampler box showed up and I was all kinds of squealing when I opened the lid to see that Spectrum was this month's theme ;)    I just knew it was going to have a rainbow of quilty goodness inside and it did not disappoint!!! So excited!!!



I have already played with Vanessa Christensen's new Ombre Confetti Metallic fabrics in this Shine Quilt and Tutorial, so I was so happy to find a Half Yard Bundle of 4 stunning colors!!  Doesn't that just make you so happy for Spring :)   I don't know what these are going to be used for yet, but I am thinking they will be for something special indeed.  



And how fun is this new Curvy Log Cabin ruler!!!   Talk about some fun tiny piecing.  And I am so loving that center star in The Sparkler Quilt.  This has me wanting to make a quilt of just curvy stars.  Wouldn't that be so awesome!!  And since the ruler just trims, I can just use scrappy strips to put it together and it will go so quick ;)



And I was thrilled to see more True Grips!!  These were in one of the first Sew Sampler Boxes and I love adding them to the backs of my rulers.  They really do eliminate a lot of the slipping, which is nice as I try not to put as much pressure on my ruler anymore (don't want to have to have carpal tunnel surgery again in 5 years, tee hee hee ;)   And finally, this Bella Rose Gold Tape Measure is just so pretty.   I don't see myself using it a whole lot (not much of a garment maker here ;)  but I know just the person that it will be a wonderful little gift for ;)   



And I am so, so, so excited because this is the final Basket Block!!!   Block 12 and wow, I can't believe how fast that went by!!!  My goal is to get all 12 blocks made up into a quilt before next month, because I wan't this done before we see the big reveal of what to expect for the next year!!!  I totally can't wait to see this new years blocks ;)



And that is my March Sew Sampler Box  . . . and wow, this marks the end of 2 years with Sew Sampler and I have just loved every month of it!!  Can't wait for Year 3 to see what amazing quilty goodness it brings!!!


Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!


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Wednesday, March 28, 2018

If you Give a Quilter a Sale

So you know that book, If You Give a Mouse a Cookie . . . Well that is how today's post is going down ;)

You see, two weeks ago, Martingale Publishing had their Semi-annual Warehouse Sale,   And if you give a Quilter a book sale . . . She will have to browse through it.   I love adding to my quilting library at this sale, but this year, I didn't buy quilting books, I bought Bag books!!!   Windy City Bags by Sara Lawson and Style and Swing by Susan Dunlop to be exact and I am super excited (and scared)  I have wanted to give bag making a try for a while now, and now I think it might actually happen!  But if you give a Quilter a Structured Bag Book . . .  you are going to need some Structure :)   So off, I went to buy some Soft and Stable ;)


But while I was looking for Soft and Stable, I noticed a little banner that said Fat Quarter Shop was having their Annual Spring Cleaning Sale!!  And if you give a Quilter a Sale . . . she has to browse through it, right :)   I like to search the pre-cuts first and was so excited to find a Little Miss Sunshine Jelly Roll in the sale because I absolutely love this line and had used my layer cake in a previous project.   But if you Give a Quilter a Jelly Roll . . . She will need a project to make with it.  And  I instantly thought of the  Jelly Roll Rug Pattern.  I have loved seeing all of these on Instagram and I have so, so, so wanted to make one.  Not only are they super cute, but they would use up some of my endless batting scraps!!!   I can't wait to start this, and I have a feeling I won't be able to stop at just 1, good thing I have more Jelly Rolls stashed ;)


And I was all ready to check out, But if you Give a Quilter an Amazing Sale . . . She has to buy more than one Pre-Cut, right :)  (Please tell me you all add extra goodies in your cart just because :  You all know I love Charm Packs and I just let a good friend use my Just Another Walk in the Woods Charm Pack to make a Charming Tote and it turned out so cute, I knew I needed to make one in the same fabric.   And the Grand Canal Charm Pack, well I just love Kate Spain and hey, I could have got the layer cake too :)


So I am curious, is this how you find your quilting shopping works too??  I wouldn't be surprised because you know, If you Give a Quilter a Sale . . . 

Hope you have a very Happy Quilting Day ;) 



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Tuesday, March 27, 2018

Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!!

It's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day so let's have some fun :)

But first, we need to announce the winner from last weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway!!  
The winner of the $25.00 Gift Certificate from Lou Lou's Fabric Shop  is . . .   Number #42. Congrats Mary on Lake Pulaski !!!   I have emailed you :)      

 


  
And on to today's

Today's Terrific Tuesday Giveaway is being sponsored by Olie and Evie.  Rhonda's shop is so fun and full of so much amazing quilting goodness!!!!  Of course, there is the amazing fabric shop we all know and love along with longarm quiltinggift certificatespreorders, and a destash page!!    Rhonda has so much to share so be sure to pop on over and check it out!!!


And Rhonda's has a fantastic Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Day!!!!     Olie and Evie  is giving one lucky winner a copy of Lissa Alexander's new book Oh, Scrap!  that I reveiwed last week, as well as a Moda Scrap Bag to go along with it!!!  You will be all set to get your Scrap Quilting On!!!   What an awesome giveaway ;)   





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 a scrappy quilt that is on your to make list  ;)   

 ENTRY 2 - Show your Olie and Evie love.   You can follow them on  FacebookInstagram  or Pinterest or you can visit The Shop and then share a favorite item ;)   Just be sure to leave a comment of how you showed your Olie and Evie Love!!!

And that's it ;)  The giveaway will be open until next Tuesday,  April 3rd when I will announce a winner at the beginning of next weeks Terrific Tuesday Giveaway Post :)

Good Luck and Have a Happy Quilting Day!!!
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Sunday, March 25, 2018

Clementine Quilt Along - Peaches & Plenty

It's the 25th and that means it is month 3 of the Clementine Quilt Along hosted by the Fat Quarter Shop!!!! I am having so much fun with these blocks!!!  This month's set of blocks is called Peaches & Plenty and they are just so much fun because wow, talk about so many wonderful points!! 



Again, we are making a 20" and 12" version of the block.  And this month's blocks are all about my two favorite quilting units, Flying Geese and HST's ;)   Aren't they just the best for making such great designs!!    And honestly, I just love watching all of those points come together, especially in the center pinwheel!!   So fun :)


So are you joining in the Clementine fun???  If so, you can download the block pattern right here and  then pop on over and donate $5.00  to the St. Jude Children's Research Hospital  :) I just love doing these annual Charity QAL's!!!    And wow, the goal is half way there!!  Quilters are just the most amazing people!!


And like always, Fat Quarter Shop has made an super fun  You Tube video tutorials that walk you through making this month's block.  And I just love the peppy little tune they put the tutorial to, so fun!!



Be sure to share all of your Clementine progress on social media with #clementinequiltalong and check out these fabulous bloggers who are quilting along for some Peaches & Plenty block inspiration :)  
*April of April Rosenthal (@amrosenthal)
Bonnie of Sunset Family Living (@sunsetfamilyliving)
Cara of That Crafty Cara (@thatcraftycara)
Carrie of Moda Cutting Table (@modafabrics)
Denise of Pieced Brain (@piecedbrain)
Elise of Elise and Emelie (@eliseandemelie)
Gina of Carpe Quiltin (@gina_tell_carpequiltin)
Heather of A Creative Pursuit (@acreativemama)
Hilary of By Hilary Jordan (@byhilaryjordan)
Jan of Cocoa Quilts (@cocoaquilts)
Jen of Heritage Threads (@heritage.threads)
Joanne of Quilts by Joanne (@turtlequilterjo)
Kairle of Kairle Oaks Handcrafted Goodness (@kairleoaks)
Kendra of Good Starter (@good_starter)
Kristen of 3 in the Nest (@threeinthenestraleigh)
Kristina of Center Street Quilts (@centerstreetquilts)
Leah of Ponderings from My Heart (@ponderingsfrommyheart)
Melanie of A Bit of Scrap Stuff (@mellierc)
Melissa of Happy Quilting (@happyquiltingmc)
Pat of Pat Sloan (@quilterpatsloan)
Pat B. of Life in the Scrapatch (@scrapatches)
Patty of Elm Street Quilts (@elmstreetquilts)
Rebecca of One Wee Bird (@oneweebird)
Sarah of 123 Quilt (@123quilt)
Seema of SSK Craft Shop (@sskcraftshop)
Sherri of A Quilting Life (@aquiltinglife)
Sondra of Out of the Blue Quilts (@sondradavison)
Stephanie of Quilt 'n Party (@quiltnparty)
Tanya of Tanya Quilts in CO (@tanyaquiltsinco)
Teresa of Aurea's Kitchen (@aureaskitchen)
Vickie of Crocheting Vixen (@crochetingvixen)

And there is Month 3 of the Clementine Quilt Along which means we are half way done!!!!   Be back next month  on the 25th to share the fourth set of blocks!! There is still lots of time to join in the  Clementine Quilting Along??  We are having much fun!!!

Thanks for popping in today ;)  Have a Happy Quilting Day!!
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