Apricot & Ash Lap Quilts

Last week I shared this finish.

The center fabric is Apricot & Ash.

Most of the other fabrics came from my stash.

I used some batting from my mom's quilting supplies.

With a little splicing I managed to get both quilts from the same piece.

Close up of both quilts all crinkly from a quick wash and dry.

Another look.

The backing is chenille on both quilts.

So soft.

Hope the recipients like the snuggle factor of chenille.

Close  up of the fabrics in both quilts.

The bunny, bird, cat, and flower fabric was the only piece I bought

to complete these two tops.

Linking up with Peacock Party if I'm not too late.

Have a good week.

 

A finish and a side trip

Finished one lap quilt.

This blue one is going to friend Stephanie S.

The wide peach sections have a bunny, bird, cat, flower repeating print.

I used some stash gray and white for the binding.

The center is Apricot & Ash appliqué print.

What to call it?

The backing is cotton chenille.

I had to stretch the backing to cover the whole back.

I hope it washes up nice and soft and crinkly.

Label is ready for details and dedication to Steph.

Clara Curtis aka Country Girls are blooming in our backyard.

I took a little side trip to make a T-shirt shopping bag.

This is a no-sew project I tried out for our pastor.

Washable, recycled, reusable.

Made from an XL shirt, so it is very BIG.

Next up the other lap quilt.

 

Applique Cheater Fabric Quilt Tops

When I saw Apricot & Ash appliqué cheater fabric I jumped right in and bought two yards of it.

I want to make houses with the appliqué designs as the side wall.

One yard has twenty-four appliqué designs.

Reality set in. There is no way I will make that many houses.

Next idea-make some quick quilts to share with friends.

Trying some border fabric below. 

I had all the finishing fabrics in my stash except one.

Most fabrics were from the 50 yards I won years ago from FabShopHop.

This top is my favorite with the blue border.

The blue has a little lime green that matches the center 

and blue is also in the floral in the 4 patch blocks.

The lime green with peach borders probably looks better for those who like things to match.

I was pleased with how the borders extended into the corner 9 patch blocks.

I'm backing both with white chenille so they will be cosy lap quilts.

The size is 60" X 58".

I posted both quilt tops to Facebook and Instagram and asked friends which one they liked.

The results was about even. Now I know which one to give which friend.

This play mat is on hold until closer to Christmas.

Lots going on around here. 

Trying to get a house ready to sell.

Have a great week!

 

Recent Sewing Projects

The backpack has a little engineers hat made from leftover fabric.

Little boy didn't leave it on long enough for a photo but it fit!

He's almost walking. Next time we see him he will probably be hard to keep up with.

Earlier in September I took 12 blocks to sew into a Quilts of Valor top.

After a little figuring I realized that 12 blocks were not enough for even the smallest size quilt.

Since I didn't have a large supply of appropriate fabric I did some more figuring to find a layout that required the fewest additional blocks.

Below is the on-point layout with six 9 patch blocks.

 

I bought a yard of navy and half yard of red and finished the top.

Received many compliments when I returned the top for someone else to quilt.

Working on Christmas presents...

I bought the PLAY panel and added a top and bottom section.

The plan is to make it into a draw string type bag for little boy to use when playing with

cars, etc. Hoping it will allow for a quick clean up. 

Will post the finish at some future date.

Happy sewing!