Still Quilting Tops

Here is the Church Fair Quilt -- I will show you the finished job on Friday.

I used feathers for the center blocks and changed up in the four corners. The borders are feathers again -- of course my favorite.

A peep at the backing. Still waiting in line -- the Red and Pink Monochromatics, the RRCB (Bonnie Hunter's Mystery) and in the side lines, an "almost" finished green monochromatic. I will soon catch up and start piecing again -- and yes, my posting will soon be regular again.

If only all the ideas in my head can make it to the machine -- but then, aren't we all like this!

AND....a very special Happy Birthday to both my sister Rayna and her hubby Norman AND ... Happy Wedding Anniversary! I wonder if they planned those dates!

Pink Monochromatic

With October right around the corner, I have finished the Pink Monochromatic top except for the border. Judy over at Patchwork Times is our host for this great challenge that I am determined to finish even though I am a little behind. This quilt will be donated for a fund raiser to Breast Awareness --- and just happens to be a repeat of the Violet/Purple Quilt I made a few months ago. Those Chubby pinwheels are habit forming.

On the quilting table, I have the Church Quilt, next is the Blue Monochromatic, then I will quilt the Pink -- did I mention that I still have not quilted the last Bonnie Hunter's RRCB Mystery Quilt. AND -- I can't wait to start the Green Monochromatic!

Monday Design Wall - Red

Finishing up a few tops getting ready for a marathon quilting frenzy. The Red Monochromatic center of the top is almost done -- then I'll pull the fabric for the borders. Behind this top is the beginning of the Pink Monochromatic. The pattern is "Stars Over Scott", named for my son. The simple one-block layout is available here.

For more Design Walls -- head on over to Judy's Patchwork Times and see what's up.

Church Fair Quilt - Top is Done

What a Week! Tropical Storm Lee came through and slowed up progress. However, I am done with the top. Before pulling off the wall to join all the corner units to the center and borders, I snapped this picture. The top is now laid out on the bed waiting to be sandwiched tonight.

For more Friday show and tell progress, I am heading over to Sarah's Confessions of a Fabric Addict to take a peak.

Quilting the "Indigo" Monochromatic

Woke up early this morning and started quilting the Indigo Top for Judy's Monochromatic Challenge (Patchwork Times) -- of course, it was the color for June. I am working on the white areas in the middle and will change the thread for the dark indigo. If I can finish quilting this top, I will start piecing again -- it has been awhile and I am missing it. I have one more deadline quilt for a Church Fair that I cannot wait to start on. The fabric is beautiful and the pattern in my head will be perfect.

Coffee is done -- back to quilting!

"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.

A Drunkard's Path -- In Memory of Raymond and Lindsey

On June 25th, a memorial run/walk will be held in honor of two young men, Raymond and Lindsey who lost their lives in an alcohol related accident nearly a year ago. The quilt above, will be one of many items raffled to help and educate our community against alcohol and other drug related violence. A portion of the proceeds will also go to establish a Memorial Scholarship on behalf of Raymond and Lindsey. When Lindsey's mom asked me to make a quilt, it did not take me long to think of this design in their favorite colors (green and white). The title "The Only Drunkard Path Belongs in a Quilt" is a testimony of their family's loss.

Special Thanks to The Quilting Niche', for the awesome job of quilting the top with the heavenly stars.

And for this Friday Finish ... what better way to highlight this special quilt, but to link up with Sarah, 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.

The DJ Quilt is coming Friday

What I have been doing ... Quilting Tops .... you can always tell when it gets quiet on this site. I have finished one, have one pinned and ready, another one with the binding needed, another one waiting for the border to be sewn on .... nothing different from most of you guys out there.

But, here is a little peek at what is coming Friday, all finished. Inspired by a favorite shirt, I have kept this one under wraps. The "DJ Quilt" (named for a nephew), will be my brown project for Judy's Patchwork Times Monochromatic Challenge (March) AND .... will be a class this Friday with our guild. It is masculine and simple -- can't wait.

See ya Friday....

Friday Finish - Field of Violets

Donald and Aaron's garden is also the backdrop for the finally finished "Field of Violets" (February Color in Judy's Patchwork Times Monochromatic Challenge). I have the pattern started and will introduce it later in the year after I make another sample -- how about something "scrappy" ???? I have accumulated a list of 5 (still growing) of you who emailed me wanting the instructions. I will send each instructional step as they are completed in hopes of a little proofing from friends before going global :)!

There are really only 2 blocks: a 16 patch from 2" strips and "chubby pinwheels" from 3 1/2" blocks of violet and 2 1/2" of background. The tiny pinwheels are the cut aways from the "chubbies".

Closeup of the quilting -- an all over pattern of feathers and flowers in the centers and corner panels, with a little detailing in the center framing and side triangles.

Today is "Good Friday" down in South Louisiana ..... it is also a day of Boiled Crawfish and quality time with Family.

Over at Sarah's, she is having a party of her own -- the Whoop Whoop Friday! If you have something to show off, head on over to Confessions of a Fabric Addict and "LINK UP".

Stash Report and EQ Layout of Stars Over Scott

I recently finished this top (Stars Over Scott) using years of border scraps. When I finish quilting it, I will provide the instructions, which should take me about 5 minutes, since the block is a simple "Half Square Triangle". I still don't design in EQ, however it is great for documenting those designed on my wall.

My stash report looks much better this week. I have two (2) quilts to count as done -- both will be shown with my Friday Finishes.

Finished this week, (24.75)

Finished year to date, (44.90)

Purchased this week, 5 (for a backing)

Purchased year to date, 48.75

Net, 3.85 --- getting closer to breaking even, then I will start busting toward the 150 Goal for 2011.

I will be linking up with Judy, so for more Stash Reports, visit Patchwork Times.

Moda Bake Shop - Kristy's Dream

Today is the BIG Day -- Kristy's Dream is being featured on the Moda Bake Shop! With the fabric line from Moda, a reproduction study of William Morris's 19th Century prints, by Barbara Brackman.





An open note to the designer Barbara Brackman -- Your fabric line is beautiful and true to its historic origin! Having the layer cake gave me access to each and every print and of course I had a few favorites ..... but I could not resist playing with each piece. I only wish my photography skills could pick up the detail of each block.

Below ... Meet my oldest niece Kristy Lynn, the pattern's namesake -- Her dream came true when she became a Mom to four beautiful girls, Alleigh, Emma, Piper and McKinley. The first quilt -- used the gorgeous Moda fabric line "Boutique" by Chez Moi.

Thank you all for visiting today. I hope you take the time to visit the Moda Bake Shop and let me know what you think. Grab a cup of coffee, tea or glass of wine and then take a tour of Barbara Brackman's site -- and be ready for a trip back in time.

Friday Finish - Red/Gold Version

Sarah, at Confessions of a Fabric Addict is hosting her new linky "Whoop Whoop Friday". A party where we can gather to share our progress.


Here is mine -- all finished! A Red/Gold version of "Nicole's Journey". The pattern / tutorial is available, however there is a little difference. I added a 2" inner border and 6" outside border for fun. I have a HUGE collection of gold metallic fat quarters. Most of them came from our LQS, The Quilting Niche' when they have $1.50 fat quarter Saturdays.

Up close quilting -- wish I would have changed to red thread on the red fabric, but I will live with it.

And -- a closeup of the border. Finished size: 63 x 88.

"Kendra" Pattern for L'Fair Quilts

Continuing to name my quilt patterns for nieces and nephews, "Kendra" is my fifth niece, who lives in Texas, with her husband Cody and three sons.


Finished Quilt: 68.75 X 82.50
Finished Block: 13.75

FABRIC REQUIREMENTS

Kona Cotton Rollup (as pictured below)
4 yards of black print (Used 4 - 1 yard cuts of different black prints from the Northcott, Califon collection by Mark Lapinski), for blocks and binding
1 yard white print for block centers (from Califon collection)
5 1/4 yards backing



CUTTING REQUIREMENTS:

Kona Cotton Rollup (contains 42 - 2 1/2" strips) -- Pull 30 strips and cut each into 4 - 10" strips (total 120 - 2 1/2" x 10" strips)

Black Print --

• Cut 30 LOF (length of fabric), 2" strips, subcut each into 4 - 10" strips (total 120 - 2" x 10" strips)
• Cut 30 LOF, 1 1/4" strips, subcut each into 4 - 10" strips (total 120 - 1 1/4" x 10" strips)
• Cut 8 LOF, 2 1/2" strips for binding (joined together diagonally)

White Print --

• Cut 5 LOF strips 5 3/4", subcut into 30 - 5 3/4" squares
  
  

Sew one 1 1/4" and one 2" strip to each side of Kona 2 1/2" strip. Press to black print.

As the strips are sewn, use a design wall to arrange each of the strip-sets.

Sew each block using a "half-seam" method of starting and finishing the block.

The center white print block (5 3/4" square) is attached first to the left strip set --- NOTICE THAT THE SEAM STOPS HALF WAY DOWN --- ENLARGE TO SEE DETAIL IF NEEDED.

Open the seam, pressing to the center block. Add the top strip set.

Continue adding the next 2 strip sets to the right and bottom. NOTICE THE HALF SEAM IS OPEN AFTER THE 4 STRIPS SETS ARE CONNECTED TO THE CENTER BLOCK. Sew the open area to complete the block.

Completed block -- need 30 blocks (5 across, 6 down).

Alternate colors -- I really like the scrappy look. I have already cut out several strips for a new quilt later.

Sew the blocks together -- 5 rows across, 6 down. Sandwich, quilt as desired and add binding.

All Done!

Copyright, L'Fair Quilts, 2010

Introducing - "Kendra" for L'Fair Quilts

The Free Pattern for "Kendra" (finished at 68.75 x 82.50) will be posted this weekend with a few sample blocks in different fabric choices. Perfect for the Jelly Rolls, because it uses 2 1/2" strips -- in fact, this used the Kona Roll-up I won (Sew Fresh Fabrics) participating in the Blogger's Quilt Festival, hosted by Amy over at Amy's Creative Side. The other fabric came from Mark Lapinski's Califon Collection in black and whites.

Hope Everyone has a Great Friday!

Multi-tasking quilts

Bonnie Hunter's Mystery: Went back and completed Steps 1 and 2, finished 35 String blocks (25 to go), and completed Step 4.


String Card Trick: 6" finished string blocks, still working on the border surrounding the center Card Trick.

Finished Quilt: Bringing it to work so I can take a picture in a well lighted area. I will post for the Friday Finish and should have the pattern posted over the weekend. Making a few sample blocks in different color schemes.