Saturday, March 9, 2024

Project Quilting 15.5: Wearables

For this Challenge, the projects must feature wearables- clothing apparel or accessories. Maybe an article of clothing repurposed into a quilt. Or an actual garment (clothing). When I began sewing, it was apparel and then costumes for the theatre stage {my BFA major in college}. As my grandchildren have gotten older, they prefer "store-bought" clothing, you know how that goes, lol.

Back to the Challenge. We can choose to make a quilt that is somehow representative of wearables. The project doesn't have to be a quilt though. My project is a little quilt that features Sunbonnet Sue and Suspender Sam. The patterns are from a book by Eleanor Burns {that I purchased many years ago} titled Sunbonnet Sue Visits Quilt in a Day®, ©1992. This little quilt is based upon Patricia Knoechel's wall quilt {on the book's inside back cover, titled Springtime}. Back in 2014-15, I made the full-size bed quilt for my granddaughter.

Sue and Sam are dressed in traditional Amish-inspired clothing colors. These characters just scream "wearables", don't they? Most of us instantly recognize those little dresses and bonnets, suspenders and hats. My little quilt measures approx. 9" X 11", and is machine quilted with walking foot echo stitching around each child. The children are both machine appliqued. Project title is Amish Friends. This was my first time using a striped fabric for binding. 'Can see that more precision will be needed in the future with matching those stripes. Have you ever used it? Be sure to visit the party to see all of the creative wearables. Sending many thanks to the Project Quilting hosts for another fun and inspiring Challenge! Oh, and happy National Quilting Month everyone!

♥ Completed WIP/UFO quilts in 2024: 3 ♥

~Project Quilting Season 15.5 Link Party~

Wednesday, February 21, 2024

Project Quilting 15.4 Challenge

Hello friends. Here is my creation for the Project Quilting 15.4 Challenge: hourglass. The creations do not have to be the actual hourglass block, but I chose to use it. Of course using green, my favorite color. This little spool wall decor quilt measures approx. 9.75" square, and is machine quilted with walking foot echo design. It was sewn RST together and then flipped, creating a "mock binding". There are two dowel pockets on the back top corners for hanging. Now I want to make more of these blocks to make a larger quilt. The title is Hourglass Spool. There are so many awesome projects, so be sure to visit and see them all. Project Quilting is always so much fun!

♥ Completed WIP/UFO quilts in 2024: 2 ♥

~Project Quilting Season 15.3 Link Party~

Sunday, February 11, 2024

Project Quilting 15.3 Challenge

Good morning. Here is my creation for Project Quilting 15.3 Challenge: Inside Out. The pillow cover features raw edge applique on the mushroom and the butterfly. The whole cover was turned inside out after sewing on the mushroom. Of course it includes my favorite color, green. I had downloaded the pattern some years ago, and the green striped fabric had been in my stash for like 15 years {in fact, there is still some of it left!}. This design and colors remind me of the 70's era in my teenage years. Pattern is from: Art Gallery Fabrics- Aura. My pillow measures approx. 17" SQ, and the background is machine quilted with a meandering pattern. The back has an envelope-style opening. Be sure to visit the party to see many awesome projects in this fun Challenge.

~Project Quilting Season 15.3 Link Party~

Saturday, January 27, 2024

Project Quilting 15.2 Challenge

For the current Project Quilting season 15 challenge, the theme is "sky color" with less than 10% being traditional "sky blue". The quilt measures 10" X 13.50", and is machine quilted with walking foot echo stitches. Opted for a RST sewn style with a mock binding. My little quilt is titled Sunset in Alabama. Please continue reading to see my inspiration photo, and for comments.

Tuesday, January 23, 2024

White Rabbit Blog Hop!

UPDATE: 26 January 2024

Good morning blog friends, "new" and "older"! Welcome to day 2 of the White Rabbit Blog Hop. There are so many fabulous creations already posted, wow! What a fun hop. Here is my project. It isn't completed, but will be soon. He is a white bunny rabbit, made of 100% cotton fabrics. 'Wanted to make him of wool felt, but couldn't get to the store with all of the snow and ice. He is 14" tall, and has an embroidered and painted face. 'Think his name will be Anders. He wears a green and white pinstripe romper. I had not heard of the tale of the white rabbit bringing good luck, but maybe he will and clear up the weather. This is a free pattern from Purl Soho titled: Soft Woolen Bunny. 'Hope you are enjoying the blog hop, and will visit all of the amazing creations. Please continue reading for comments, and a complete list of all blog hop participants.

Sunday, December 10, 2023

Hello, I am back!

Yes, no more computer troubles, finally. First, I apologize for being offline and missing the entire Virtual Christmas Cookie Exchange Blog Hop. Carol, the hostess, was so nice to post my project on her blog. It has been so long since a post on this blog, here is that project. This is the Glad Tidings quilt, designed by Pam Buda of Heartspun Quilts. Please continue reading for more info, and to comment.

Sunday, November 12, 2023

Great book find!

Hello everyone, Have you ever just happened upon a great book find, on sale? This is a book that I have wanted for a long time, Constellations. There are so many quilt block and other patterns inside, all based upon the zodiac's 12 constellation stars. This book was only $9.01 including tax. If your local stores do not have it, the book can be found at: Fancy Tiger Crafts {not an affiliate link}. Hoping that you are all doing well and enjoying autumn.