Liberty 1776-2026

 Finally completed the Hear Ye, Hear Ye pattern by Wendy Sheppard that I was intending to have done by the 4th.  However, it is still July so I am calling that a win. I purchased the pattern from Angie at the Sunflower Quilt Company in Axtell Utah.  I called this one "Liberty 1776-2026".

I used assorted fabrics for the stars & bell and the background is Cloud from Riley Blake Designs.  I don't usually use a solid in my background but I had the bolt of fabric and it worked for this quilt.  The backing is from the American Honor line from Riley Blake Designs.  Those stars took a while to complete but it was worth the hours at the cutting board and machine.

The quilt finished at approximately 61" x 77".  I quilted it with an edge to edge pantograph called Paisley Sunrise from Quilting Pantographs using Glide thread in the color Linen.

I am currently working on a 3-yard quilt pattern which will not take as long as these stars took to make.  Off we go into the quilt studio.

Here's wishing you all a safe and happy summer.

61" x 77"

Liberty 1776-2026

Cost breakdown for purchase:

 Construction: $ 225.00

Fabric: $ 181.86

Batting: $ 25.00

Binding: $ 69.00

Thread: $ 5.00

Machine Quilting: : $ 140.91

Subtotal: $ 646.77      

Happy Birthday America

 Happy July 4th! I get sappy especially during patriotic days especially after taking out my citizenship in 2010. Every patriotic song makes me tear up. Hung a couple of my quilts on the front porch to brighten up the area. God Bless America!

American Honor II

 The third and final quilt using panels from the American Honor fabric line by Vicki Gifford for Riley Blake Designs.  The pattern is called Stars & Honor by Needle in a Hayes Stack.

I machine quilted this one with an edge to edge design called Live Wire by Meredith England.  I have had this design for many years (long before even having my longarm).  I just copy designs in a smaller format to work with my Brother 1500 on my Grace Start Right frame.  I did use my King Quilter 18 longarm for this quilt so the design was enlarged to fill more space in a row of quilting.  I used Glide thread in the color Linen.

The quilt finished at approximately 53" x 64" and is machine bound.  I called this one American Honor II as I utilized two of the same soldier panels for my projects.

As we enjoy our patriotic holidays this year let us keep in mind those men and women who have served and are currently serving this great nation in the military.  We cannot leave out their dear ones who wait patiently for them to return home.

God Bless America!

Scrappyendings

Gourdeous

 I really love the colors in this fabric line called Oh My Gourd by Danielle Leone for Wilmington Printss.  I purchased the 10" square pack (commonly known as a layer cake or 10 Karat Crystals).  I also purchased some yardage to add a border to the Picket Fence pattern from Busy Hands Quilts.  I purchased the pattern and fabrics from The Quilt Shop at Christensen's in Richfield UT.  The backing was a bolt that I had purchased a few years ago and it is Awesome Autumn by Sandy Gervais for Riley Blake Designs.  It worked perfectly for this backing as the colors and the acorn print went so well with the quilt top fabrics.

I machine quilted this quilt with a pantograph called English Oak from Urban Elementz using Glide thread in the color Cleopatra.  I machine bound the quilt and made the label.  I also used one of my new label tags from Jammin Threads through Amazon.  I called this one Gourdeous in keeping with the fabric line name.

The quilt is approximately 67" x 86".  Hubby asked if this one will be for sale but I am still thinking about that.  I made a matching pillowcase as well.

Onward to the next project in line.

Enjoy your summer and stay safe.  Blessings to all of you.

Scrappyendings

Eagle's Honor

 This panel is one of two from Riley Blake line called American Honor.  I used fabrics from the line in piecing of the top as well as the backing.  I had made a mis-cut on the panel so I added the flag fabric to the top and bottom of the panel to bring it back to the size that I needed for this pattern. So if you make a mistake it can become a design change.......no worries.

The quilt is approximately 52" x 64".  I machine quilted this one using my Brother 1500 machine on the Grace Start Right frame.  Sometimes free motion quilting is very relaxing.  Just go where the machine takes you.  I called this quilt "Eagle's Honor".

The quilt pattern is from Needle In A Hayes Stack for Riley Blake Designs.  I have one more panel quilt in this line that is ready for quilting on the longarm.

Come sew with me!

American Honor

 The panel is one of two from Riley Blake line called American Honor.  I used fabrics from the line in the piecing of the top as well as the backing.  The quilt is approximately 52" x 64".  I machine quilted this one with a pantograph called Starz and Hearts from Urban Elementz using Glide thread in the color Linen.

The quilt pattern is from Needle In A Hayes Stack for Riley Blake Designs.  I have two more panels to use in quilts using the same pattern.  It was a well written pattern and went together fairly easily.

I named this quilt after the fabric line - American Honor.

The Quilt Shop at Christensen's in Richfield UT has the line of fabric as well as the panels.

Do you want to sew along with me.......

Onto the next quilt.

Approximately 52" x 64"

Label - American Honor

Quilting - Starz and Hearts

Love You 'Til The Cows Come Home #2 & #3

 I had purchased 3 of the panels as it was so darn cute!  The first quilt that I made was for our new great granddaughter, Julie Jean.  These next two panel quilts used some different coordinating fabrics with the plaid 2nd border being just an inch larger than the other two quilts.  I used the same pattern from Fabric Cafe called Ribbons & Bows with some modifications to work for these panels.  Whenever I modify a pattern I will typically put my notes with the original pattern so I can duplicate the changes that I made.  After all, I had to use those brain cells to do the math to make it work with these larger panels!

I backed both quilts with the same flannel that I used on Julie Jean's quilt.  It is soft and works so well with the colors on the quilt.  I machine bound these two quilts and did not name them as I think the panel says it all.  My labels on these quilts do have my name as well as the year made.  I machine quilted them with the same pantograph called Love Knot from Urban Elementz.  It is the perfect pantograph for these quilts.  I used Glide thread in the color Linen for the quilting.

These quilts will be for sale.  Even though one of them is an inch or so larger than the other quilt I will price them the same.

Number 1: this one uses the beautiful plaid in the fabric line as the background for the pink ribbon to show off.  I also used the plaid fabric as the binding.  This one finished at approximately 51" x 61".

Number 2: this one uses the "burlap" floral print as the ribbon and is set off by the beautiful blue polka dot fabric.  Both fabrics are from the coordinating line for the panel.  I used the blue polka dot fabric on this one as the binding.  This one finished at approximately 50" x 60".

Order: Love You 'Til The Cows Come Home 50” x 60”

Quilting: 3000 sq in x $0.03

Miscellaneous: binding 18.33 ft x $3.00 ; cutting/construction 5 hrs x $25

Costs: Construction: $125.00

Fabric: $ 83.94

Batting: $ 15.00

Binding: $ 54.99

Thread: $ 5.00

Machine Quilting: : $ 90.00

Subtotal: $ 373.93

Discount: $-                    

TOTAL DUE: $                          

Julie Jean

 I saw this panel and beautiful coordinating fabrics from Timeless Treasures and knew that this would be the fabric to use for our new great granddaughter, Julie Jean.  She is a month old today and we cannot wait to see her in real life and hear her little cooing sounds and cuddle her sweet little body in our arms.

The pattern is from Fabric Cafe and is called Ribbons & Bows.  I modified the pattern to use additional fabric on the inner border of the panel.  I backed it with soft cuddly flannel.  The machine quilting pattern is called Love Knot from Urban Elementz using Glide thread in the color Linen.

The quilt is approximately 50" x 60" and is hand bound.  Yes, hand bound as my first great grandchild deserves no less.

I will be making 2 more of these quilts which will be for sale.  The panel is just too adorable to only make one special quilt.

May you all keep peace in your hearts and Christ in your lives.

Finished size approximately 50" x 60"

For our Julie Jean

Great Grandpa had to be in

the photo too!

Under Utah Skies

 Fun new fabric in at The Quilt Shop at Christensen's - Utah by Kelsey Carlson for Riley Blake Fabrics.  We also have a quick quilt pattern called Stargazer by Running Doe Quilts for Villa Rosa Designs.  One note to make - the pattern called for 15 Fat Quarters for the background but it should read 16 Fat Quarters per Villa Rosa Designs webpage.  I pulled 2 extra FQ's from my stash for a little variety on the background.  Glad I found this printing error and had fabric to match it (sort of).

The backing fabric is also from Riley Blake and was gifted to me by a neighbor (thank you Deb Camp!) and worked very well for this quilt.

I machine quilted this one with an edge to edge pantograph called "Curly Twirly" from Quilting Pantographs using Glide thread in the color Sand Dune.

The quilt finished at approximately 62" x 76".  I machine bound it using the same fabric that I used for the backing.  I named this quilt "Under Utah Skies".

Next project up will be new table runners for my living room.

Enjoy your journey!

Winter Magic

 An eventful day yesterday.  Our first great grandchild was born - Julie Jean Bevilockway 7lbs 2 oz and 20" long.  What a blessing for our family.

I also completed the Evergreen quilt from Cluck Cluck Sew.  I added a small outer border to the pattern as I like borders on my quilts.  I used an assortment of Christmas fabrics for the top and backed it with Christmas Gnomes Snow Globe Toss fabric from P & B Textiles.  The quilt finished at approximately 73" x 98".

I machine quilted it with an edge to edge pantograph called Christmas Ornaments Tear Drop from Quilting Pantographs using Glide thread in the color Cool Grey 3.

I called this one "Winter Magic".  It just seemed appropriate for the magical day it turned out to be.

When I first saw the pattern it was one of our customer's quilts that we quilted at The Quilt Shop at Christensen's and I knew I had to buy the pattern and make it.  As my Christmas fabric collection is fairly large I knew I would have enough variety to make this quilt a fun one.  I already had someone in mind who will receive this one.  I had made all of her sisters their own quilts and left this one for last for no other reason than that's just the way it worked out.  I hope she enjoys this quilt for years to come.  My quilts are meant to be used and loved and worn out.  Then we can make a new one!!!

May you all find joy in your journey.

Much love,

Amy B