Quilting for pleasure

Quilting for pleasure
Find Joy in the Journey

Monday, May 24, 2021

Shooting Stars at Goose Creek

 In one of my new quilt magazines there was an advertisement for a free quilt pattern called Shooting Stars which was designed by Lynne Goldsworthy of lilysquilts.blogspot.com for Paintbrush Studios.

The quilt is made with fabric from the Goose Creek line from Poppie Cotton.  I purchased all fabrics from The Stitching Room in Utah.  I named the quilt "Shooting Stars at Goose Creek" as it incorporates not only the name of the quilt pattern but also the fabric line which I used.  The quilt finishes at approximately 60" x 60".

I machine quilted this with a pale peach thread using an all over stipple free motion pattern.

Poppie Cotton has some fabulous prints!




Monday, May 10, 2021

The Little Engine That Could

 This was a fun little quilt to make.  The Little Engine That Could panel is from Riley Blake where you can also download a free pattern for this quilt.  The quilt measures approximately 59" x 67 ".  The fabric is from the same line as the panel.

I quilted the quilt with an edge to edge free motion loop design and included some words within the panel itself.  I had also bought the 90th edition of the book written by Watty Piper which inspired me to purchase the panel and fabric to make this quilt.  I purchased all fabric from The Stitching Room in Utah

The quilt measures approximately 59" x 67"

A copy of the new book to go with the quilt.

I didn't name this quilt as it was already
named in the panel itself.

I also included some words in the machine quilting


Tuesday, April 27, 2021

Purrfect Dream

 Used the second and last Mystic Cat panel for this quilt.  I had purchased the panels online from Missouri Star Quilt Co.  I designed the surrounding blocks and used some fat quarters that I had on hand.  This was a fun quilt to make.  It turned out to be approximately 64" x 81".  I had bought several yards of the orange/yellow swirl fabric which I had purchased from The Stitching Room in Utah so I used some on the outer border as well as the backing.  I used several of the left over pieces of the fat quarters that I used in the 16 square blocks which I had purchased a few years ago from Connecting Threads in the backing as well.  Sometimes just a touch of black is needed in your projects.

I used black/blue half square triangles in 
the 16 square blocks so that a 
secondary design would be created.

I called this quilt "Purrfect Dream".  I used an
edge to edge quilt design called "Swirls" from
Linda Taylor of  Linda's Electric Quilters

I used the leftover pieces of the fat
quarters in the backing.


Tuesday, March 30, 2021

All About Plaids

 Finished this quilt today.  The pattern is one from The Original Turning Twenty Just Got Better pattern booklet by Tricia Cribbs.  I used the All-About-Plaids fabric line from Riley Blake.  The border is Charcoal from the Timeless Treasures "Mix" collection.  Plaids & border fabric were purchased at The Stitching Room in Utah which is the quilt/fabric store that I work at part time.

I had a piece of flannel for the backing but was short just a bit so I put a light gray flannel strip between the two cuts of the purple plaid flannel.  Et Voila!  A fabulous soft & warm backing.

The quilt measures approximately 72" x 86".

Now what shall I make for my next project?   **insert giggle**

Since this pattern ends up being half square triangles,
you can set the blocks in many different ways.
I love the false pocket that appeared when I put the tan
plaids together in the center of the quilt top.

Of course the label had to be the name of the fabric line.

I quilted this one with an edge to edge
Ribbon Candy pantograph pattern from Linda Taylor 


Monday, March 15, 2021

Mystic Cat

 I had purchased two panels called "Mystic Cat" so I designed this quilt in order to use the panels.   My initial designs are usually done on Post-It notes as I work each block out.  I will actually create the pattern for this one in a usable format as I have other panels I want to use, together with the remaining "Mystic Cat" panel in my stash.

The quilt finishes at approximately 60" x 76".  I used bright colors that went with the colors in the panel.  All fabrics & batting used in this quilt were purchased from The Stitching Room in Utah with the exception of the panel which I purchased from Missouri Star Quilt Co.

To Do List:   Enjoy your sewing/crafting/quilting journey each day.  Make someone smile.  Give them a hug (yes I still believe in hugs).  Thank your Heavenly Father for the gifts in your life.  Count your blessings.  


Finished at approximately 60" x 76"

Love these bright happy colors!

Mystic Cat


Friday, February 12, 2021

Leah Rose

 What do you do when your Little Sis falls in love with the new fabric line from Poppie Cotton called Dots & Posies?  Well, you make her a quilt!

The pattern was one I found on a tutorial given by Jenny Doan of Missouri Star Quilt Company https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=iKSm9pBL2qM&t=14s

As Little Sis saw the new fabric line on The Stitching Room in Utah's website, and I just so happen to work there, I was able to get what I needed before we sold alot of the fabric.  And boy, is this fabric going fast!  https://www.thestitchingroominutah.com/

I used a large border on the quilt as the yellow gingham was Little Sis's favorite one in the line.  However, the backing is gorgeous as well.  It has muted polka dots and large roses.  I think Little Sis liked this line because it is reminiscent of country living, soft looking old fashioned prints, AND her middle name is Rose!  Hence the quilt bears her name.  The quilt finished at approximately 67" x 74".

I quilted an edge to edge design that I call "Pin Curls" as it just seemed to fit the vintage looking prints.  I love this quilt and may have to make another one with a different line of fabric.

Here's wishing you all peace, comfort, and joy in your lives.

The border was cut at 8 1/2" to highlight the fabric print.

The green really does "pop".

I named this quilt for Little Sis - "Leah Rose"


Thursday, January 28, 2021

Hannahberry Bouquet

 This is a Missouri Star Quilt pattern called "Vintage Bouquet".  I loved it when I saw Jenny Doan do the tutorial on it and knew I had to make this quilt.

The tutorial can be found at https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ehLaOKysRmY

Blocks are made with Folktale by Lella Boutique for Moda; background is from Kimberbell Basics brown scroll from Maywood Studios; Backing is Contempo's Twilight Eternity Circles from Benartex; and the binding is made from a brown tonal fabric.  All of this fabric was purchased at our local quilt shop (where I happen to work part time). 

 https://www.thestitchingroominutah.com/

The quilt finished at approximately 72" x 86".

I had bought the "Orange Peel" die for my Accucut Grand Mark die cutter and was so happy with the results.  This quilt has 504 orange peel (or petal) shapes.  No way was I going to cut those by hand.  I pressed the Wonder Under® interfacing onto the strips, and within a half an hour the shapes were ready to use. (Who doesn't have an empty Christmas cookie tin around to put your project pieces in?)


**see my video at

https://www.facebook.com/amy.bevilockway/videos/10222181393618529

My granddaughter checked out this project and wanted to help place the orange peel/petals onto the half square triangle blocks.  She did a great job.  I pressed the petals onto all of the blocks.  She is such a great little helper!

Finished size approximately 72" x 86"

Quilted in an edge to edge loop pattern

Of course the label!  I had to have Hannah's name included
since she helped place many of the orange peels ready
for Grandma B to press on.  I added the berry to her name as I 
was writing a children's story using Hannah's name but the
character is named Hannahberry!

I hope you all are enjoying this new and exciting year of crafting/quilting/having fun with each other.  May Heavenly Father bless you in all that you do and protect you from all ills that may surround you.






Thursday, January 7, 2021

The Cabin on Lovell Lane

 Tom reconnected with the Wood family a couple of years ago.  McKay was his best man at our wedding.  Emma Rae, Mckay's sister, resides in Arkansas in a log cabin.  I wanted to make something special for her & her husband Darrell so of course it had to be a log cabin quilt.  I used tans/browns/blues.  The backing is a soft cuddle flannel.  I machine quilted this quilt with a stipple pattern.  The label had to be bordered with chicken fabric as they raise chickens.  We will get it sent off today. Hope they like it.  It finished at 74 1/2" x 108".  I set the blocks in a starburst pattern.


Blocks are set in a starburst pattern

The Cabin on Lovell Lane
I love the chicken fabric!


Wednesday, December 23, 2020

All You Need Is Love

 Today I finished my All You Need Is Love quilt.  The pattern is called Through Love by Taren Studios.  I chose ombre fabric that goes from light yellow to pink; hot pink; & a vibrant gold/orange.  Though these are not colors that I would normally use, I do like the end result.  The backing is a pink/white stripe from Kimberbell basics.  The binding is scrappy.  The quilt finished at 63" x 72".  The machine quilting is done using a pantograph called Leaves.  All in all I am pleased with this quilt.  And yes it is for sale.

63" x 72"


The label is a double sided heart using
two layers of iron on fleece so that
it looks puffy.  Reminds me of
Sweet Hearts candy.


MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ALL & MAY THE NEW YEAR BRING YOU GOOD HEALTH, HAPPINESS, AND OF COURSE, LOVE.




Sunday, December 6, 2020

Faith, Family, & Home

 I purchased the quilt pattern booklet "The Original Turning Twenty" by Tricia Cribbs last month from The Stitching Room & knew I wanted to make the quilt.  Randi got in some new fabric & I knew I had to use it for this quilt.  The quilt pattern is very easy and I like the impact made with the fabrics.  Yes, there are chicken, farm animal, & tractor prints in this quilt!

The quilt turned out approximately 80" x 96 ".  I quilted it with the Curls pantograph by Linda Taylor.  I used a grey fabric on the border & binding.  I used a Kimberbell basic fabric for the backing.

Hope you all have a wonderful Christmas season & enjoy sharing your talents with others.


Size:  approximately 80" x 96"


Of course, the label
Faith, Family, & Home