Tuesday, January 21, 2020

The Winter Blues Blog Hop

Joining Carla of: 'Creatin' in the Sticks- The Winter Blues Blog Hop. Our creations have to, of course, include some shade or tone of the color blue. My first project is the Crossed Canoes lap quilt. Please continue reading for comments,and this quilt's stats.


Thanks to Kathleen of KathleenMcMusing.com for the free templates for the block. It is now one of my favorites! Shout-out to Carla for hosting this fun blog hop. There is a lot more to follow, but first, here are this quilt's stats:

♦ dimensions: 33 1/2" SQ

♦ fabrics: various 100% cotton blue and white fabrics from my stash

♦ backing: navy with white floral print

♦ batting: Warm N' Natural©

♦ quilting: machine-stitched echoes with matching threads in the canoes | machine meandering in the background and borders

♦ binding: machine and hand stitched, solid navy

♥ Completed WIP/UFO quilts in 2020: 1 ♥


Stay with us- there is more...


Next is my 18" SQ pillow cover sewn of various navy and white fat quarters. The machine-stitched quilting is echoes. The back is a navy envelope opening for the pillow insert. You'll notice there is also a 9" SQ Crossed Canoes mug mat, along with a 2020 Lighthouses mini calendar . If you'd like to win the mug mat and the calendar (pillow cover and quilt are not included), here are the rules:

♦ This giveaway will end at 10 PM CDT on 24 February, 2020. Winner will be selected at random and announced in the AM of 25 February, 2020.

♦ Due to shipping costs, you must reside within the contiguous US states, including D.C. (Washington).

♦ Comment on this post. For your internet safety, please do not include your email address. There will be a special GDPR-compliant contact form for the winner when the giveaway has ended. You are not required to follow this blog, but following is always appreciated.

Be sure to visit the other bloggers scheduled today: Quilted Delights, Kathy's Quilts and More, Farm Quilter, Elizabeth Coughlin Designs, Quilting & Learning- What a Combo!, Life in the Scrapatch, Pamela Quilts, Homesewn by Us

Danice G.

39 comments:

Elizabeth Coughlin said...

Your projects are all lovely and definitely banish the Winter Blues! Thanks for the giveaway opportunity.

tink's mom said...

Love your quilt, it is a great block choice and the block makes a wonderful mug rug.. The pillow is a perfect blue addition to this hop.

Nancy L said...

I love your quilt, pillow, and mug mat. I decorate with mug mats on my living room table, all the time, and this would be a wonderful addition. I am going to check out the quilt pattern, as I love this design. Thanks!!

For the love of geese said...

Love the crossed canoes, it's one I have never made. That I can think of anyway.

Carol Swift said...

Both of these are beautiful, Danice! I love the blues you chose and the quilting. Sweet Winter Blues...thanks for sharing!

Allison said...

I'm a big fan of star quilts and yours is beautiful! As is the mug mat!

Wendy @ Ravenwood Whimzies said...

STUNNING! Love it Danice.

Vasudha said...

I love crossed canoes and your layout with contrasting blues is awesome.

Karrin Hurd said...

Beautiful quilt and pillow!

Calicojoan said...

I do love crossed canoes, and your blue versions is so soothing. The pillow to go along with it is just perfection!

Home Sewn By Us said...

Hi Danice! Ooh, that canoe quilt is just stunning. Look at the pretty quilting on the reverse side. I would love to feel all of it's quilty goodness. Your pillow is so nice as well - it goes well with the quilt without matching it exactly. Beautiful finishes! ~smile~ Roseanne

wendy said...

Love your crossed canoes quilt. Especially like your choices of blues in the background. Great pillow and mat too! Thanks for sharing!

teachpany said...

Lovely projects. You don't need to enter me to win, but it's a nice prize. Thanks.

Susan said...

Stunning quilt!

Farm Quilter said...

Danice, I love your crossed canoes quilt!! I need to learn how to make that block!! So many blocks, so little time!! I'll have to check out Kathleen's blog and get the template! Thanks for the opportunity to win your darling mug mat and the lighthouse calendar (I love lighthouses!)!

Karen's Korner said...

I love that design and yours turned out beautifully. Well done.

Rozz01 said...

Wow! on your blue projects. Blue is a fav here so would love a mug rug and calender is a nice addition.

Siouxzq64@gmail.com said...

Pretty projects. Love the crossed canoes.

Brenda @ Songbird Designs said...

Your projects are great, Danice! I've never tried the crossed canoe block, but looks like fun! Thanks for sharing and for the drawing!

Kathleen said...

You said you were going to make it and you did! I love it and so pleased that you were able to do it for this hop!

Jodi - usairdoll said...


Great job! All your projects turned out beautifully!

cghundley said...

Gorgeous design to your
quilt! Love it done on the
mug coaster aswell.
Carla from Utah

Carla said...

One of my favorite quilt blocks and your quilt is beautiful. Love your blues. Such a fun mat and pillow too. Thank you for joining the Winter Blues Blog Hop!

Susan said...

This is a gorgeous blue quilt! It looks great with your quilting and the colors of blue you chose ... and scrappy! Thank you for doing the drawing. The little mug rug is really a mini quilt design, and I'd love to win it and the beautiful calendar.

LJ said...

Love both of your projects though the pillow really speaks to me. I loved that you had so many navy blue fabrics to use with your half-square triangles. Great job!

Nancy D said...

I have always liked that block. Thanks for sharing!

Prims By The Water said...

Just perfect for a Winter quilt! Janice

Scrapatches said...

Very pretty blues to brighten winter. The crossed canoes look so crisp in your solids and scrappy background. Thank you for sharing in the hop ... :-) Pat

The Joyful Quilter said...

Danice, ALL of your Hop projects turned out great! I'm especially fond of the pillow and that darling mug rug. Thanks for offering a chance to win!

Janice Holton said...

Both projects are great but my favorite is the pillow. That canoe block is a fun one!

Sue D said...

Beautiful quilt and pillow in blue. Thanks for the chance at the mug mat and calendar.

GranChris said...

I love how it turned out. I know exactly who I would give this to if I won.

Pamela said...

I love your quilt! What a great traditional pattern, and it looks fabulous in blue!

Cindy Shelley said...

I love your projects. Thanks for all you do and the opportunity to win .

Anita Jackson @ Domestic Felicity said...

The quilting on your quilt is so pretty~

Moira said...

Lovely projects! Thanks for the giveaway!

Charlene McCain said...

Beautiful quilt! This is a pattern I have never tried before. Thank you for the inspiration!

maggie said...

I really love your quilt. have always wanted to try that pattern. Now I feel inspired to make it.
Nice job.
cheers
maggie

Vroomans' Quilts said...

Fabulous crossed cones - not an easy block. I have been playing with indigo and cheddar -