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:)
Friday, June 6, 2014
Thursday, June 5, 2014
Seriously Cute Happy Mail!!!
I checked my mailbox on the way in the door yesterday and knew right away one of Vicki's teeny tiny zipper pouches had been delivered! I fell in love with her little pouches and couldn't resist highlighting them at Tuesday Archives for our Craft theme.
When she offered to make me one I couldn't resist saying yes. I love that she made it to match my classroom colors of black and green. Isn't the little check fabric fun?! I immediately packed it with my favorite chap stick, a few band-aids, some mini post-it's and hooked it on my school lanyard! I'm going to be the envy around school for sure.
Thank you Vicki! You made my day!!
With smiles,
Val:)
Wednesday, June 4, 2014
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:)
Tuesday, June 3, 2014
Tuesday Archives #14: Dear Jane Quilts, Decorative Stitching & quilting Designs
WELCOME!!!
Welcome to the linky party that let's you rejuvenate your old quilting/sewing posts! This week is all about those Dear Jane Quilts, Decorative Stitching and quilting Designs. How fun! Christine, Nancy and Hilary I hope I surprised ya with your highlights. Grab a button and let's all get started by digging up our archives.
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DEAR JANE QUILTS:
If you have been following my blog for any time, you know I am not an itty bitty quilter...LOL...but I sure do admire the work of so many of you who are! Like Christine from Quilting Stories. Here's a peek at her beautiful Dear Jane blocks. So whether you have finished a Dear Jane Quilt or have one that is a WIP...please do share.
DECORATIVE STITCHING:
Like Nancy has shown us at here blog: Patchwork Breeze, decorative stitching can be done by machine and by hand. Be sure to click over to Nancy's to check out her very fun Big Love quilt and do share any and all of your favorite decorative stitches with us! ![]()
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DESIGNS (quilting):
I have been admiring the FMQ of Hilary at her blog: Hilary Florence Quilting Workshop.
She creates the most wonderful designs in her quilting. Andddd...I know she is not the only one out there who creates wonderful quilting designs. So whether simple or intricate show us you stuff!
Monday, June 2, 2014
ALYofF June Goal/A Dog Themed Quilt
When he wasn't distracted by the squirrels...
...or continously barking at me
as I let him roll around in a pile of dog themed fabric...
I think Jackson agrees this collection of "dog" fabrics are begging to be made into an adorable quilt! I'm going to let myself play and see what I come up with as I claim getting this pile of fabric transformed into a small quilt top as my June ALYofF goal.
With Smiles,
Val & Jackson
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