Raggedy Quilt

Just finished a rag quilt for a co-worker. She ordered it for her daughter's birthday this coming week. Managed to stay up late the last couple of nights to get it done. Colors were chosen by her Mom. I like the colors together.

The "Gone Fishing" quilt is ready to put on the frame for machine quilting.  It is backed with grey flannel.  The "Layer Cake" squares were bought on sale & have been sitting waiting for just the right project.  This is what I came up with.  Can't wait until I have it completed.  This quilt will be for sale.

Split 9 Patch "The A Team" For Sale

Finished my latest quilt. It uses the split 9 patch pattern. One of my favorite patterns to make a quick quilt.

Love the backing fabric. The swirls on the backing fabric lead me to use curl pattern for my machine quilting.  Since the focus fabric was the ATV print, I chose to call this quilt "The A Team".

Tom came in & grabbed my camera to take a photo of the double rainbow outside our back door. I wish that the second rainbow was more vivid, but it had faded by the time he got back outside.  You can just see the faint outline of the second rainbow above the brighter one.

September Block of the Month

I was going to work outside tonight, but the rain came in. Don't get me wrong, I am very happy to have the rain. Anyway, I decided to complete the September BOM, the Flower Basket. Next month the lesson will be on the flowers to fill the basket. However, I decided I wanted to create my own flowers. I used my Accucut die cutter to cut out flowers, hearts & leaves.

I finished making the backing for my ATV quilt. It is ready to put on the frame & machine quilt. Hope to get it on the frame in the next couple of days.

Xander's Baptism & Sophie's Blessing Day in Fayette

Little cottontail rabbit came to join in the fun.

 

The Fayette pond where the baptims are held. 

 

Josh & Sophie

 

Xander, Josh & Sophie

Josh & Xander

Our little Hannah with her Daddy.  She is such a happy little girl.

Savannah's New Dress




Savannah's new dress.  Fabric was purchased from a little quilt store in Salina Utah, Cotton Tree Quilt Co.
I love the polka dots!

 

New shoes to go with the new dress!

Love the butterflies.

Split Nine Patch

I have had the ATV fabric for a while now & finally decided to put it to use.  Using fabrics that I have in my stash I decided to throw them together to make a "Split Nine Patch" pattern.  The black fabric is the "pop" fabric.  You place that in the center of the 9 patch block & when the block is cut in half each way you end up with black squares dotting the quilt top.

Will post photos once I have it finished.

Hope everyone is enjoying their summer.

Found At Last!




Found my little Featherweight today!
We went to Kanab for the day & stopped in Panguitch on the way home.
Went into some stores to look.
Bought some fabric.

 


But what did I find in this little bitty shop named Pink Polka Dot Store?





Hubby stood outside the store window wildly pointing to a Featherweight in the store window.
I didn't even notice this one on the floor by the front display.
I have been looking for a long time for one I could afford.
It was a bit more than I would have liked to pay, but worth every penny.
Brought her home, cleaned her up, serviced & adjusted.
Sweet little machine.
I named her Dottie because I found her at the Pink Polka Dot Store.
What can I say?
So wonderful to have a great hubby who supports my love of sewing machines & fabric.
Love him so much.,
Married 39 years tomorrow.

 

2013 Sevier County Fair Quilt

Sevier County Fair Quilt



Theme is We've Got Moo's For Ewe



Finished my 2013 Fair Quilt.  It is an original design.  I used a printed panel & cut out the critters that I wanted.  I am pleased with the results.

July Block of the Month

Had yesterday off for the 4th of July.  Went to work for a short time this morning.  Just didn't have the heart for it today.  Came home, took hubby to lunch, went grocery shopping, worked in the yard, and made my July BOM.  The pattern is a modified Tumbling Block or Baby Block pattern.  Must say 60 degree cuts are not my favorite.  It went together fairly well.

Finished machine quilting my fair quilt and am just sewing the binding on.  The label is ready to put on it.  Trying to figure out what quilt I want to do next.  Perhaps I will be inspired by fabric in my stash.

Enjoy your weekend everyone!

Grandsons & June BOM

Last Monday through Wednesday I got to spend time with my grandsons.  We had a pretty good time.  They went swimming, playing at the park, shopping, playing on the slip 'n slide etc.  One day we decided to make banana splits & sundaes.  The boys had a good time & it was fun to see how each one of them made their treat.  They all have different things that they like.

Last night I stayed up to finish the June Block of the Month.  It was the Lemoyne Star.  OK, we all know how I feel about points!  I watched the tutorial a couple of times & kept putting construction off.  Finally, I decided I knew how I was going to construct the block.  Took me longer to figure it out than it did to complete it.  I don't know that I will do another one.  Thank goodness this is the only one in the 2013 BOM quilt.  Next month - 60 degree triangles.  We will see how long I can put that one off.

Working on my county fair quilt now.  I am designing it as I go along.  Just need to finish the applique strip & then put the final rows together.  Then, what shall I do for the border?  The fair is the first week in August.  Guess I had better buckle down.