Elmo Quilt Part 2 of 3

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Oh this quilt has been fun and easy to make! Always fun to see a quilt transform from this (Part 1)

...to this, isn't it! 

Elmo and the background are both flannel. I had fun free-motion quilting this one with squiggles, circles and hearts using a rainbow thread. I outlined all the letters and Elmo's body, mouth, neckline and couldn't resist a big heart on his body. (And now that I'm thinking about it, I probably should have quilted around his nose....oh well, it's already in the wash.) I think it will fine. The whole quilt is only 3'x3' and I didn't want the quilting to be too dense as it's just big enough for our two year grand guy to drag around as his cuddle quilt. (Pssst...I even machine sewed the binding on! I know go figure, me the Queen of Hand Binding! LOL!)

As much as he loves Elmo, I think he's also going to love the softness of 

this fleece backing embellished with a BIG #2:

I can't wait for our little guy's birthday party next weekend!

 I know his reaction is going to be priceless, for as many of ya have commently previously, Elmo has been a fav of toddlers since our kids were young.  See his reaction by clicking right here: Elmo Series Part 3 post. (LOL!)

I know, I'm having too much fun today! 

Anyhoo....hubby is working a late shift today, so I'm off to start my Dog Gone Cute blocks.

That's what's going on in my little sewing world. So glad ya stop by!

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Tuesday Archives #79: Table Runners

 HI Guys!!! Thanks for your patience today!
Welcome to the linky party that rejuvenates your old quilting/sewing posts.

This week's theme is TABLE RUNNERS: 

Can ya believe I've only made one and IT was for my mom. (Though I was tempted to keep it!)
You can check out my original post here.

Elmo Quilt Part 1 of 3

Using my classroom projector and an Elmo coloring page, 

I was able to enlarge my Elmo to be as big as I wanted:

He turned out to be about 20"by 20".

I then cut out my paper Elmo and traced his outline onto some soft, red flannel. 

Finally, I pinned and...

...zig-zagged stitched him onto that soft, blue flannel.

I appliqued his eyes and nose.

As you can tell by Jackson's wagging tail, we're pretty happy about this one!

The entire quilt only measures 3'x3' as it's going to be a cuddle quilt for our grandguy.

So when I found that Seasame Street Fleece for the back I knew it would be perfect!

I just need to add some: Elmo Loves Jayden letters and it's ready to quilt. 

Happy quilt making for sure! Stay tuned for part 2: The Quilting.

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Tuesday Archives #78: Tutorials

Hello! Hello! and Happy Tuesday Archives! 

Welcome to the linky party that rejuvenates your old quilting/sewing posts! 

Annnnddddd.....

....to: Daryl who Blogs at Patchouli Moon Studio. Her link under strip quilts was the random number 33 drawn!!! You are August's linky winner of a 15.00 gift certificate to Fabric N Quilts. 

(Watch your email for the gift code!!)

This week's theme is TUTORIALS:

One blog that I find explicit tutorials with great step by step pictures is our blogging friend Carole who blogs at From My Carolina Home. Click here for a shortcut to her tutorial page. You'll find everything from the basics of binding to miltering printed borders! 

Thanks Carole for your helpful tutorials.