Country Gatherings

 Once upon a time there was a young woman who said she has always wanted one of my quilts.  Well, you know what I had to do - that's right - I got busy making one of my favorite patterns "Jacob's Ladder".

 This is another time-honored block that's fun to play with.  There are many discussions on the history of this block and this is but one of those:

There are many variations of this block and you may have seen it referred to as the Road to California or Stepping Stones block, Underground Railway or Wagon Tracks block. These variations reflect how the colors are used in the block, and the geographical locations they represent.

It's simple in design, but it allows you to create stunning links in your quilt layout. It can be used as an overall design or as a secondary block to add diagonals to your pattern. 

The quilt ended up being approximately 81" x 94" inches.  I used an assortment of fabrics from Redwork Gatherings by Primitive Gatherings & some extra fabrics from Primitive Gathering as well as Bittersweet Lane from Kanas Troubles Quilters both from Moda Fabrics.   I backed it with a lovely flannel from Benartex.  I machine bound this quilt (easier on my arthritic fingers don't you know) and called this quilt "Country Gatherings".

I machine quilted this one with a pantograph called Fern from Urban Elementz using Glide thread in the color Bark.

I have enough left over fabrics to make another one of these quilts.  Of course it won't be identical as some fabrics have been used up in this quilt.  However, when you love those colors and designers you know you can always find something to use in my stash.

I hope this gift brings warmth, love, and may the prayers that are stitched therein be felt by the sweet gal who expressed a desire for one of my quilts.

May God bless you and keep you always.

Your quilter friend,

A

81" x 94"

Country Gatherings

Pantograph is called Fern done in Glide

thread in the color Bark

All My Flakey Friends

 Recently I purchased a curated Fat Quarter bundle of the Perfect Winter fabric line at The Quilt Shop at Christensen's in Richfield UT.  The fabric was designed by Lori Whitlock.  I then found the free pattern for the Winter Cheer Panel Quilt on the Riley Blake Designs website using the Winter Cheer Panel which was sold separately.  I really like the star blocks used in this pattern for the alternate blocks.

I used a piece of interfacing to draw out the pieces needed to make the star block.  This helped me make sure I had all of the units to create the block.  I think I will start doing this on blocks that have multiple small units.  I got the idea from a gal at the Heritage Quilt Festival last year.  Wish I could remember her name to give her full credit.

The quilt finished at 59 1/2" x 59 1/2".  I used some fabric from Timeless Treasures for the backing which worked out so well for this project.  I changed the fabric in the small border in order to utilize the strips that were cut away from the panel blocks.  I just needed a Fat Quarter of the same fabric from my bundle to make the size needed.

I quilted this one with an edge to edge pantograph called Coquina from Urban Elementz using Glide Thread in the color Mercury.  I cut the plaid/gingham fabric on the bias for the binding.  

I called this one "All My Flakey Friends".  

Barnyard Buddies

 Completed the Curio quilt pattern from Make It Modern With 3 Yard Quilts by Fabric Cafe.  The focus fabric is a piece from The Henhouse  fabric line by Gingiber for Moda Fabrics; the gingham is from Vintage by Sweetwater for Moda Fabrics both of which were purchased at The Sunflower Quilt Co in Axtell UT; the blue was a piece that I had purchased at Hobby Lobby in Lake Havasu AZ while on vacation a few years ago.

The quilt measures approximately 48" x 60".  I added an extra outer border of the blue fabric to enlarge the original 3 yard pattern.  The quilt is backed in red flannel.  I machine quilted it with an edge to edge pantograph from Christy Dillon of mycreativestitches.net, however, since my machine is not robotic I was able to eliminate the "pearls" in this pattern by simply bypassing them on the printed pantograph that I made to use with my longarm.  We do have the full quilting pattern for this design (with the "pearls") loaded on the longarm at The Quilt Shop at Christensen's in Richfield.  I used Glide thread in the color Mercury on the top and Cardinal Red in the bobbin.  I machine bound the bias gingham binding.

I called this quilt Barnyard Buddies.  I kept hearing the Merle Haggard song Bar Room Buddies (with Clint Eastwood) in my mind while looking at these buddies.  Now I am not a drinker but it's a toe tapping song for sure and for certain.

Next up on the cutting mat is a requested quilt.

Enjoy the rest of the summer.  Stay safe.  Pray for rain. Pray for the fires to be safely put out.  Pray for the families who lost their firefighters.  Oh heck, just pray!

  

In The Beginning Quilt Class -Table Runner

 This month I taught a beginning quilt class using the Shining Star Table Runner pattern from Donna Jordan of Jordan Fabrics.  The pattern is great for beginner quilters as you learn how to make half square triangles (HST), how to match and press seams, and choosing fabric.  For the sample I used some Sandy Gervais fabrics that I had hidden away and also had enough pieces of fabric to make a scrappy backing.  It was a fun class that I taught at The Quilt Shop at Christensen's.

QOV

 A local gal is a member of Quilts of Valor. She was looking for volunteers to machine quilt a quilt that she had made. Of course I said yes. It was an honor.

I used Glide Thread in the color black & the edge to edge pantograph is called Heiroglyphs from Urban Elementz.

Next, one of my waiting projects.

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!