Home of the Brave

Finished putting my label on the Americana print quilt last night.  I used the Americana layer cake packet (10" squares) as the base of the quilt purchased from Keepsake Quilting.  I then added the blue border and the appliqued stars.  Needed to come up with a machine quilting pattern so I designed my "Fractured Stars" pantograph.  This is an edge to edge free motion pattern and it was fun to do.  Of course I had to use the one lonely star that was left over from the border in my label.  Sometimes the names of the quilts are with me from the very inception, however, this one didn't come to me until it was fully quilted.  I just knew I had to name it "Home of the brave".  Next quilt is soon to be cut out.  Hope everyone has a great week and keep on sharing with those around you.

Purrfect Love

I received a free pattern called "Heart to Heart" from Accuquilt.  It is a wall hanging sized quilt.  However, I added an 8" border, corner blocks with kitty appliques, and made it baby sized.  I love the flannel fabrics.  The kitty fabric was just calling out to me to be in this quilt.  As I am not a traditional quilter, I thought, why not use the kitty flannel & make a bright valentine quilt.  The hearts & the kitty are both die cuts from Accuquilt.  My studio die cutter is one of my favorite sewing tools.  The flannel is so soft & comfy, especially on this cold snowy day.  I used a font on my Babylock Espire sewing machine to make the label.  I really like the "funky" handwritten look on this quilt label.  I hope your week is a good one & that you all have fun with your sewing/quilting projects.  Remember to make someone's day today.

Doggies

I dedcided for the first week of the new year I would make a soft, snuggly, simple flannel quilt.  I loved the little doggies & the doggie bone flannel.  I had to try one of my new pantograph designs called "Combo".  That was alot of fun to do.  Finally finished the binding this afternoon.  I called the quilt "Doggies", for obvious reasons.  The flannel is very soft and comfy.  Can't wait to start the next project.  So many projects, so little time!  This snowy Saturday makes me want to curl up with the quilt, but I won't.  I'll put it away for someone.  Enjoy this new year and make someone happy along the way.