Tuesday Archives #2: Apples & Applique

Welcome to:

The linky party that rejuvenates your old quilting/sewing posts! 

It's as easy as 1,2,3.

1. Each Tuesday I'll post two quilting/sewing themes.

2. Search through your quilting archives for old posts to link under the theme.

(And/or as  Celine at Espritpatch  did, feel free to create a new post about an older  quilt made "pre-blogging time".)

3. Finally,visit a few other quilty friends,  let them know how they have inspired you!

(The linky will be left open for three days each week.) 
This week is all about :

APPLES

I found this apple trimmed hexagon flower in my archives. It's part of my Hexagon Memory Quilt and is one of the very first flowers I made while learning to EPP.

APPLIQUE...

This was my BOM in 2013. It was a kit from Buggy Barn, appropriately called: Garden Party. I absolutely love applique work. So I find myself especially looking forward to whatever applique tips, techniques, samplers, totes, and quilts you have to share. Have fun and welcome!

Annndd don't forget about this:

PS:  Thank you to everyone for your support! If ya get a chance to add my button to your blog and/or linky party list, comment on this post to let me know you did and you'll be entered in a "surprise" fabric give-away! (Give-away winner will be announced Sunday, March 30th)

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Happy Archive Rejuvenation!

With smiles,

Val:)

Itty Bitty Hexagons: Updated!

I didn't know Hexagons came this small (these are 3/8") until I starting prepping my monthly Sue Spargo block of the month today! (I love how she's having us incorporate fabric accents with wool.)

I've never used a UHU glue stick, and well, let's just say it's been the perfect addition to my Hexi sewing kit! I highly recommend it. A little dab really helps keep these itty bitty guys from moving around while I needle turn the edges.
The flower turned out soooo cute, don't ya think!

 With smiles,

Val:)

Flying Geese

Every morning, on my walk to school/work this week,
I've been kept company by 1,000 of geese flying overhead:

I smile at the idea that Spring is on it's way.

 I find myself daydreaming about making a quilt of liberated flying geese, kinda Freddy Moran and Gwen Marston style. Perhaps throwing in a few of these little guys too...

Wishing you a day sprinkled with a little inspiration among the routine. 

V:)

ALYof F March Goal/Chevron Quilt

Almost a year ago I purchased this fat quarter pack of "Floressence" by Art Gallery Fabric Studio. They are a premium cotton and are just so soft. (I even have the backing and binding fabric!) How is it that they've sat around this long?? 

So my March ALYof F goal is to get these made into a Chevron Quilt. (Top made, quilted and binding on) I've never made this pattern but think the simple quilt design will accent these fabrics well. Love thinking of these being transformed into a beautiful quilt by month's end. I won't be able to "cut into" these until Sunday as we have a spaghetti feed fundraiser at school Thursday and  a "date night" into Boise planned for Friday. 

With smiles,

Val:)

Tuesday Archives #1: Highlights!

So far this week it's been quiet in the sewing room but I have enjoyed getting my new linky party started. We all get to enjoy a glimpse into the past as everyone links up to rejuvenate their old quilting/sewing posts here at Val's Quilting Studio. The very first Tuesday Archive Linky Party!  has already been fun!
(I even found myself peeking online while my second graders where at lunch!)

Click to read more about Tuesday Archives.

Seriously, THIS is exactly what I hoped this linky would be:

The oldest post I read in the ABC Themes was dated October of 2010 by Daryl at Patchouli Moon Studio.If ya haven't visited her post yet...do! She created this pattern herself and has it for sale.

Next, in the Album Themes the oldest post I read was dated October 2010 by  Nita @ Nita Dances . (Although, Joanie of Joanie's Trendy Quilts was a close second with a post dated December 2010.) I was so very touched by Nita's post and couldn't help myself from grabbing this picture of her giving her album quilt to her daughter! I was so inspired when I read: "It’s a very special quilt, because all the members of the dance troupe signed it with wishes, quotes, and thoughts  – something she can wrap herself up in – something tangible that will keep her connected to all of us."  Right! Isn't this so why we quilt!

And I loved that Celine at Espritpatch  created a new post about an older ABC quilt she made seven or eight years ago, "pre-blogging time", as she said.

I will close in gratitude: THANKING everyone who linked up, have posted the Tuesday Archive button on your blog and gave a shout out to your followers!  But, especially to Marelize for the opportunity to host.  Oh & my husband thanks you, as you got me out of my winter iky mood! YAH! Next week's linky themes: Apples & Applique.   Val:)