"The DJ Quilt" for the Fourth of July!

Carolyn finished her "DJ Quilt" just in time for the Fourth of July weekend. A very lucky soldier will be receiving this quilt very soon. Notice the quilting? She does this awesome work on her home machine! Carolyn added a border to the pattern, for her own version -- I guess I will be pulling fabric for my next one soon AND it just may have a border!

If any readers make their own version of any quilts from the L'Fair line (they are all listed to the right), please send me a picture or a link and I will post it here! I have Mary Lea's version of "Kristy's Dream" also coming soon, along with a couple of beautiful quilts from more friends.

This long weekend will bring plenty of sewing time.

Show and Tell

A quick little Show and Tell from our local "Cane Cutter Quilt Guild".

Marlene has already finished her "DJ Quilt" above.

Louise's version of the "DJ Quilt" pattern -- this is absolutely adorable. She added the sail boats to the solid blocks! Great adaptation.

Alice finished her "Stars over Scott" top using her large collection of 5" squares, and added to the size with additional HST. Looking forward to seeing this one quilted.

I have more, but will save a few for later.

Friday Sharing

A few quilts from our local guild workshop. Geralyn and her RWB Beauty! I have seen this pattern somewhere, and attempted to find the name and designer with no luck -- If I find it, I will update. Update: The Pattern is called Saddle Trap and was featured in the McCalls Quick Quilts Magazine, in October/November 2010 Issue. I also found the pattern designer's Blog -- I am now a new fan. Thanks to Anne and Wonky Girl finding the links.

Donna and Alice's strip quilts -- I loved these!

I am so proud -- recognize "The DJ Quilt". Marlene has finished and sandwiched this in record time! If you need a fast masculine quilt -- here is the pattern link. It is in PDF form - but if you are having trouble opening, send me an email (see profile for address) and I will send it to you.

Other ladies were working with this pattern at the workshop, so I hope to show other versions when they are finished. A few are very girly -- so it works for both boys and girls.

Alice is making "Stars over Scott" -- now my head is swelling. This pattern of course is named for my son Scott. Alice used her 5" charm squares, which produces a smaller version -- absolutely perfect.

And here is my project (at least the one I can share) -- it is the back of the Orange Monochromatic Challenge (hosted by Judy of Patchwork Times) I have been quilting on for over a week. If I would just dedicate time to quilting, it would be finished....however I keep getting side tracked with piecing a special little project.

Because it is Friday, I am linking up to Sarah's Whoop Party over at Confessions of a Fabric Addict.

The DJ Quilt and Pattern

Needing a masculine and simple quilt, I was inspired from a favorite shirt to create The DJ Quilt. The free PDF Pattern is available here. With enough fabric to make two tops, they were started and finished in one weekend. I sandwiched both, and started quilting on the first one until I had enough practice on the different designs, then moved over to the gifted top.

Since the sample quilt also turned out pretty good, it will be donated to the local Children's home -- our guild is a little short on quilts for the young boys.

On Friday, The DJ Quilt class was presented at our local guild meeting. Before coming home, I took a few pictures of some of their color variations which are below. Sat down at the computer, NO INTERNET! After waiting, waiting, and more waiting, I just checked the wires ... it helps to replug everything! Sorry cable company, I take back everything I said.

Thank goodness Sarah leaves her Friday Linky Party open until tonight. I am heading over to her Confessions of a Fabric Addict right now.