Spiderman Quilt Gifted

Sometimes I create a quilt without really thinking about the process. This one started with a sketch. I pieced it. Sewed it....and then found myself  a little worried when it came to the quilting. It's a crib size quilt and I really wanted the effect of that big web, but worried about the unquilted spaces.

All came out fine. For the first time ever, I bought a premade binding but that came out fine too.  

As soon as our grand guy opened it...he ran and put it on his bed....with his Spiderman pillow.

He has slept with it every night since!

He can even be caught wrapped up in it while watching TV. 

Sorry about no Tuesday Archives this week. The kids have been moving into their new home and they've had no internet until tonight. YEAH!! Can you imagine, moving into a new house the same time you have a new baby! ARG!!! Speaking of  new baby, he's our Thanksgiving blessing for sure.

He's a tiny guy and very precious. He NEVER cries. (Really!)

Anyhoo....thank you all for your wonderful comments. I've read them all on my phone in-between, well, life right now, and you encourage me and make me smile. THANK YOU for your bloggy friendship and support. I appreciate everyone one of you in this transition. 

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Tuesday Archives #174: Bow Tie Quilts

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

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This week's theme is: Bowtie Quilts

This week's highlight is a bowtie quilt made by our blogging friend Sharon who blogs at Vroomans Quilts. These bow ties were all made from her son's flannel shirts! I love that!

I've not yet tried a bow tie pattern but after seeing Sharon's quilt and watching tutorials on line, this looks like a quick and easy, scrap busting pattern.

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Flannel Heart Finish

My flannel heart quilt is done just in time for the beautiful Fall weather we are having.

It's the perfect lap size, measuring 42"x 68".

You can get a peek at it's cute polka-dotted backing and binding by clicking right here.

I quilted it using a whimsical heart pantograph and you can click here to see that stage.

 I  LOVE the Sew Purrfect Flannel/Woolies Flannel Fabrics I used by Bonnie Sullivan. This will be the perfect couch quilt for little ol' me and I'm looking forward to using it A LOT.

Well, me and Jackson I should say. I think he's ready for me to take it inside so he can break it in!

This is certainly a Happy Friday Finish I've been looking forward to posting and putting to use.

Elmo Quilt Part 2 of 3

This quilt is brought to you by the letter  and the #

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 #46: Modern Quilts

Happy Tuesday Archives everyone!

Today's theme is Modern Quilts.

A quote from the Modern Quilt Guild helps us define the genre today:
"Modern Quilters bring a new bold new aethetic to a craft dominated by traditional and art quilting. The clean lines and stylish color schemes prevalent in moder quilting appeal to fans of sophisticated modern design."

I'm a huge fan of Victoria Findlay Wolfe and follow her blog for Modern inspiration!


In 2012 (preblogging) I made this Modern Style quilt for our son-in-law.  He was a paramedic at the time so collecting this variety of fabric was fun! My husband actually picked out the large numbers print to represent them using "radio codes".

I gave it a cozy flannel backing and had alot of fun free motion quilting this one!

And as you can see...he LOVED it!

Quilty Hugs to start 2015!

We welcome 2015 with a household of family. Mom and I are just enjoying sitting by the fire, drinking our tea and visiting as she knits and I bind my Christmas Quilt. She and her pup are keeping warm under her Chevron Quilt I made last summer.

We thought the boys were in the "Man Cave" watching their marathon of New Year's Day football, but instead I caught them watching through their eyelids as they were obviously cozy warm under flannel twister quilts. (My son-in-law is cozy under my husband's which you can see here and my dad's was made this past summer and you can see it here.)

These are certainly one of those ulitmate moments we quilters cherish.

I'm returning to my spot by the fire, but wanted to a take a moment to share some quilty hugs happening around my house and wish everyone a happy, happy, New Year! I'm certainly looking forward to another creative year together in blogland!!

With smiles,

Val:)

Quick Baby Gifts Made

I love making oversized receiving blankets for new babies out of soft quilter's flannel.

Our oldest daughter also loved these little infant pacifiers when our grandson was born, so I add one of those too. (They are called: WubbaNubs) (Each blanket measure 42" square...which leaves me a little extra fabric from the yard and half that I purchase, to make a matching burp cloth for mom or dad's shoulder.)

I found this fun Urban Zoologie Flannel on clearance and couldn't resist these monkeys: 

And, admittably, these elephants are my favorite:

I also matched a cute little catepillar with this soft Riley Blake butterfly flannel:

I can't wait to wrap them all up and gift them to some expectant moms I know.

I'm also curious to know...Do you have a quick "go-to" gift you like to make?

Hope ya got in a little sewing yourself this weekend.

With smiles,

Val:)

Flannel Twister Quilt Finished

My parents have been visiting for two weeks and my mom cracked up when she got to see for herself how Jackson thinks every quilt I lay out is for him! She snapped this picture as I was cutting the batting off my finished flannel twister quilt

The Front

Here it is all finished. Cousin Amber had to get in the picture and we really love the scrappy binding! This quilt is soooo soft and warm!!

The Back

I used all my left over flannel and created strips for the back. I really like how it came out.

This quilt will see many more adventures than me, as my dad will use it in their motorhome during their summer travels.

The Quilting

 I quilted it using a dog pantograph:

 and loved that it had bones

and a doghouse too!

Here's where it will "live" on my parents' motorhome bed on the Underground Railroad Quilt I had made them for their 50th Anniversary earlier:

And here's where it will be used by my dad in their motorhome while he spends afternoons watching golf and baseball all cozy and warm.

The perfect quilty hug don't ya think!

With Smiles!

Val:)

MyTwister is a Flimsy Finish!

It always amazes me that this goes to this (tutorial) and then to the above.

How about you? What part of quilting just makes ya sit back&say: "Wow...this is so cool!"

I can't wait to quilt and bind this one.

Wishing everyone a great day!

Val:)

My Twister WIP & Tutorial

Some of you have asked me "how" I go from this layer cake flimsy: 

(with the addition of a 6" border)

...to this:

I use this Twister Template:

As you begin to sew your rows together and put them on your design wall (or floor) you'll begin to see your pinwheels emerge:

I hope this little step by step tutorial helped answer some of your "how do ya make it" questions. It's fun and easy, with instant gratification. I plan to have it all put together for another Friday Finish...so do stop by again.

With smiles!

Val:)