Summer Wall Hanging

I'm finally ahead of the seasons (well at least with this project).

This 27" square wall hanging still needs quilted but I like the way it has come together.

The fabric is Tend the Earth by Deb Strain for Moda.

I won this charm pack last February as part of Sarah's Scrappy Block Challenge.

The hand dyed fabric used for the flower petals was also a prize.

The green stem, yo-yo and micro border fabrics are from my stash.

And the design concept of light squares surrounded by the dark squares

came from this Pin.  I think the key to this design is the micro border,

without it the contrast of the light and dark just didn't stand out.

I'm happy to have put these bits and pieces from the on-line quilting world to 

good use when making my latest project.  

Most likely, I'll find some quilting inspiration on-line too.

And now for the grand baby update.

Ellie is now 10 weeks old.

"Hello quilting world!"

Carolyn 

Linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts

and

Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Heart (a.k.a. Valentine's) Quilt Finished

Since I finished this quilt last night, I was hoping to be able to 

take photos in the snow.......but as you see

we did not get snow, just lots of wind!

The back of the quilt features 1 left over block.

Detail quilting of heart block.......

I posted a tutorial for this block here.

This is the first time I tried 

free motion quilting feathers.....

I will be doing more of these.....love this look!

Corner quilting details. 

And Ellie enjoying some time with Pappy.....

Enjoy the snow, if you have any :)

Carolyn

*revised to add links.....

Linking up with Crazy Mom Quilts,

Confessions of a Fabric Addict, and

The Free Motion Quilting Project

Also, Linking up with Fabric Tuesday at Quilt Story

Valentine's Quilt - UFO update

Work continues on the Valentine's Quilt.

I'm stitching feathers for the first time.  The heart blocks are completed.  Here's a close-up, not the best block but that will keep me humble :)

Below is an idea for feathering the white border, but I'm still debating how to quilt the sashing.  Any ideas?

This project is stretching and sharpening my skills and making me think but that's not a bad thing.

Happy Stitching!

Carolyn

Linking up with Leah @ The Free Motion Quilting Project

Happy Valentine's Day!

Yesterday, Heather and I took Ellie on her first shopping adventure....

she had to pinch her cheek to make sure it was true.....lol

and then.....

she fell asleep :)

We all had a wonderful time shopping!

This morning we had the most lovely snow scenes!

My kind of snow - beauty without the mess on the roads :)

Have a wonderful week!

Carolyn

Look Who Came to Visit

Ellie is 5 weeks old and weighs over 7 pounds.

She melts my heart!

Carolyn

a.k.a.

Grandma

Valentine's Quilt, with block tutorial

Heart block is a modified 4 patch.

For each block cut:

1 white 3.5" square

1 red 3.5" square

2 white 1.5" x 3.5" rectangles

2 red 2.5" x 3.5" rectables

Assemble as shown below.

Finished block is 6.5" square

Completed 49" x 62" Valentine's quilt top.

Blocks are set on point with 3.5" sashing.

The border is scrappy piano key style.

Now to quilt it. 

I'm planning to FMQ feathers in the white border,

not sure about the other areas.

Any ideas?

Carolyn

linking up with Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Whoop, Whoop!

The Helping Hands Project

Here's my contribution to The Helping Hands Project.  So happy to have helped a tiny little bit with the quilting ministry at Sarah's blog Confessions of a Fabric Addict.

Super Sized Diaper Bag

Designed and stitched this diaper bag for an expectant mom at church.

I know she likes pink, so I hope she likes it.

Features:  the lining is water proof sail cloth, 

inside is a large pocket and a smaller divided pocket.

I really like the large covered button - 

this button is 2.75" across, 

I've been waiting for just the right project to use this item.

Everything for this project came from my stash :)

Carolyn

Linking up with 

Crazy Mom Quilts

and 

Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Introducing our beautiful granddaughter!

Elaina Joyce

4 lb. 14 oz.

A beautiful tiny miracle!

Grandbaby's Nursery

Finished the crib bedding for

our grandbaby's nursery.

Everything coordinates with the

quilt, of course :)

Navy and lime mod print bumper pad and

brown dotted dust ruffle.

Our daughter, the mommy to be,

selected the fabrics.

Together we designed the style.

The bumper pad is one long piece,

which weaves around the corner posts

and snaps together.  We like the idea of

no ties or velcro to hold the bumper in place.

This adorable elephant

was the color inspiration for the nursery.

We are all excited,

baby is coming soon!

Carolyn

Linking up with 

Crazy Mom Quilts

and 

Confessions of a Fabric Addict

Flannel Scrap / Utility / Memory Quilt

Recently, while organizing our storage room,

I found this quilt top that I made a few years ago.

It is made from flannel scraps left over from

various projects.

Some would call it an utility quilt, 

a scrap quilt, 

a memory quilt, or

just plain ugly.

For me, it's a super snuggly, fluffy quilt

that we will love to pieces!

To maintain the soft puffy feel,

I used polyester batting and 

only a little quilting.

Stitched in the ditch at the block seams

and then diagonally.

The back is a thrifted flannel duvet  :)

Carolyn

Linking up with 

Crazy Mom Quilts

and 

Confessions of a Fabric Addict