SAHRR Round #2

Round 2 had to have two colors but no block was required.

I looked at some of the Round 2 finishes before I chose this block.

The block is a simple 4 patch.

I cut 1.5 inch strips from two of my batik fabrics.

I streamlined the sewing and quickly had 36 blocks for the second round.

The top is now 20.5 inches square.

Four more rounds to go.

Happy sewing!

Thanks to commenters.

I love this community.

 

SAHRR Round #1

My first round is done. 

I have wanted to try this block for sometime.  

The Signature Block.

I made them 2.5 inches with 1.5 inch corner blocks sewn diagonally on opposite corners.

 I wanted it to look like rickrack or a zigzag on the four sides.

I put 2.5 inch squares on the corners.

My plan is to make a square wall hanging.

Can't wait for the next round.

Linking up with Peaceful Wendy for this round.

Happy Sewing!

Snow Days = Sew Days

It started snowing Sunday after lunch.

Quickly covered all the streets.

The temperature stayed below freezing for days.

My sewing room was calling.

I cut out felt kitties from a pattern by Stephanie Woodson.

They will be Valentine gifts for my little preschool choir friends.

These double sided coasters were a snap to make with charm squares and scrap batting.

I used the pattern and directions in an email from NZP.com.

I used batting instead of fusible interfacing.

An easy, quick beginner level sewing project.

I enlarged the heart paper piecing pattern, a free download, and decided to make a table runner.

The backing will be the bunny house fabric above.

But what fabric to use for the sashing and borders?

The stripe above or the one below?

The grey and gold X's below?

Pink checks?

How about little girls on the playground?

Come back and see the finish.

Happy Sewing!

 

SAHRR 2023 Center Block

I was so excited when I read SAHRR was starting today.

I had just made this block for a project in Uncommon Threads Quilt Guild.

It was so easy but looks complicated plus I used some Island Batik fabric I won last year.

So here is my center block.

I'm going to use the Island Batik fat quarters and some neutrals for all my rounds.

I always use Aurifil thread. 

(Two of the sponsors)

Linking up with Quilting Gail.

Happy Sewing!

 

Second Week of the Year - Two Finishes

It took one week to finish my floor quilt - Let it snow!

And this afternoon we have snow in Memphis, Tennessee!

The best thing that happened this week was my faithful Pfaff 1473 had a spa treatment.

Now it is sewing quietly and steadily as it always does.

I do not know who made this quilt top but I found it in my stash.

I found some backing fabric then quilted and bound it.

I donated it to Memphis Area Modern Quilt Guild's charity project. 

I used leftover batting, 12.5 inches of fabric for binding, and some purple thread.

An easy finish and a dream to sew on my favorite machine.

One more mini quilt added to my mini quilt gallery.

I am ready for Quilting Gail's Stay at home round robin to start tomorrow.

Happy Sewing!

 

New Year - First Finish

First finish of 2024. 

I had one piece of National Parks fabric left after making the 4 quilts.

These small posters were not big enough for the backing for the map panel.

I found this cute camper fabric in my stash and decided to use it and the small posters.

Here is the poster panel. I machine quilted on the longitude lines and around the rows of posters.

Since this is a wall hanging I did not bind it. Instead I faced it with the city names fabric.

Here is the backing before I hand stitched the facings down.

Now it is hanging in our entry.

Ready for geography lessons and remembering family trips.

Changed out the Christmas quilts for these favorites.

On the left is Parlor Tricks made with Victoria Findley Wolf pattern and fabric.

On the right is the revised Noa's Garden with bindings changed into facings.

I made my own layout and added piano keys for the border.

This week end I am working on my snowman floor quilt. 

The workshop yesterday with Tami at The Sewing House was fun.

Just finished the quilt top.

Tomorrow I will sandwich, baste, and quilt it.

I might even have time to bind it.

Finish number two in sight.

Happy Sewing.