Wednesday, August 31, 2011
Green Polka Dots + Pink {Machine Quilting}
I feel happy when I see this quilt. It has some of the things I love in it, starting with a green on green polka-dot.
Tuesday, August 30, 2011
Sketchy Applique {Machine Quilting}
I wanted to give you a closer look at the applique on the PTA quilt I showed you last week.
I am always looking for a faster way to do everything.
I knew there was no way I would have time to hand or machine blanket stitch the applique on this quilt. That leaves me with my longarm to finish off the applique.
Using my long-arm, I quilted around each shape 3-4 times. I was careful to catch all of the edges, but I let my stitching fall off the edges too. I love the sketchy look it creates.
Using my long-arm, I quilted around each shape 3-4 times. I was careful to catch all of the edges, but I let my stitching fall off the edges too. I love the sketchy look it creates.
Friday, August 26, 2011
Penny Lane Donation Quilt
Last week I whipped up this Penny Lane quilt to donate to Pinkie's school PTA. If you signed up to join PTA, you were entered for a chance to win.
Last year I did a small Jack-O-Lantern quilt for the school carnival raffle. It was a hit, so my friend snagged me for the PTA drive at back to school night.
Last year I did a small Jack-O-Lantern quilt for the school carnival raffle. It was a hit, so my friend snagged me for the PTA drive at back to school night.
I didn't want to do the same quilt as last year. Too Boring. However, I did want something fallish, not too modern, not too country, and I didn't want to spend much money.
I got just what I wanted. The border fabric I bought at Walmart for 1.50 per yard. Woo Hoo! The rest was from my stash, and my mom's stash.
Thanks Bonny, for redrawing my flower. I am liking it this way much better!
This quilt pattern is now available through Sweet Ruby Designs, under the name Dee Dee's Daisies.
4 Point Star {Machine Quilting}
Here's what happens when I design a quilt:
I look at the quilt and get a general idea of what I think will work. Sometimes something comes to me right away, sometimes it takes a few days, sometimes I look around online for ideas.
I load the quilt on the machine, and about half of the time, I totally change my mind.
On this quilt I had planed on something loopy inside the star, and something outliney in the background.
On this quilt I had planed on something loopy inside the star, and something outliney in the background.
At the last second, I changed my mind.
Monday, August 22, 2011
Fa La La La La {Machine Quilting}
It's never too early to start stressing about Christmas right?
Quilt Pattern: Rhapsody in Blue from the book French Farmhouse by Need'l Love.
Fabric: Fa La La La La by French General for Moda
My favorite part is the dark red triangles with the outline quilting.
I also like the loops in the green diamonds.
My favorite part is the dark red triangles with the outline quilting.
I also like the loops in the green diamonds.
Saturday, August 20, 2011
Yellow & Grey Accessories
Remember that awesome grey and yellow purse? Here's the wallet and coin purse that go with it. Pretty much perfect.
Friday, August 19, 2011
Harry Potter Quilt {Machine Quilting}
"I solemnly swear that I have been up to no good."
My cute cousin/babysitter made this quilt.
I quilted it for her graduated highschool last year/going away to college this year present.
I suggest clicking on the photo for a closer look. The swishing quilting behind the sorting hat turned out awesome.
Are you a fan? I still haven't managed to see the last three movies. All in due time I guess.
I suggest clicking on the photo for a closer look. The swishing quilting behind the sorting hat turned out awesome.
Are you a fan? I still haven't managed to see the last three movies. All in due time I guess.
Thursday, August 18, 2011
Grey & Yellow Purse
I just finished this pretty little ditty for my neighbor. Isn't it to die for? I used this pattern with a slight modification. The fabric is obv Joel Dewberry. Delicious.
Wednesday, August 17, 2011
Mothers Flower Garden {Machine Quilting}
Monday, August 8, 2011
Shipping Sale!
Today, I purchased a pair of earrings on Etsy. I can't wait for them to arrive! I got free shipping on my order, which I was VERY excited about. I hate paying shipping! You probably hate paying shipping too. So, to celebrate our collective hatred for shipping charges, I'm having a shipping sale in my shop! Get FREE SHIPPING on any order until August 20.
Coupon code: FREESHIP
Thursday, August 4, 2011
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