July 14, 2015

Quilt for Addi

This quilt is for a daughter of one of my co-workers.  He is such a positive, easy going guy and recently got news that his 8 year daughter has leukemia.

Every three weeks she has to go through chemo, which I hear is cold, so I am hoping this quilt can give her some warmth and comfort during those sessions.

When I asked about her style, I was told that she really likes pink. So pink it is.  Pink fabric, pink thread, pink binding.  I would have went searching for pink batting, too, if it would have been visible (thank goodness it isn't).

pink quilt rolls

I added her name, smack in the middle of the quilt, with one row of stitching in black thread.  I wasn't entirely sure it was going to show up, but after washing, for the crinkle factor, it turned out to be a nice touch, although understated.


I gave it to him this morning, so I hope this afternoon, when she unwraps it, it warms her heart.


I started out quilting this with straight lines, but as we all know, that takes time.  So...I decided to quilt part of it with a meander stitch.  It's true!  The more you do, the easier it gets.  I see more meandering in my future.  

The back of this project was more pink, with a scrappy pink border, hand bound (my favorite part of making a quilt) by yours truly.

This pattern is called Strip Tango, by designer Kelly over at Quilt Infatuation. Thanks Kelly!

July 10, 2015

Q3 2015 | Finish Along

2015 FAL at On the Windy Side

Hi! Although I have been quiet, I have been busy.  I didn't get my post up in time for the 2nd quarter FAL finish, so I just sat out, but 3rd quarter is different. I'm here, on time and am going to proclaim to the blogging world everything that I want to accomplish in the next 92.5 days!

< - - -  Finish Addison Quilt [1]

-finish quilting | label | bind | give away












Facing East [2]

-continue making blocks | hand applique | backing | quilt | bind | enjoy



One Hour Basket for Secret Sister [3]

-assemble | finish | fill with goodies
                      ----->

Placemats [4]
-start sewing | quilt | bind | wrap

(no pictures of this yet, it's a surprise, I can reveal at the end of the quarter)

Cathy Quilt [5]

-finish blocks | sew rows | baste | quilt | bind | give away   ---->


















Simply Solids [6]
-quilt | bind | enjoy

Solids Challenge [7]
-finish backing | baste | quilt | bind

Bionic Bag | Sew together Bag [8]
order zippers | start | finish

Big Ten Quilt [9]
quilt | bind

July 7, 2015

Splendid Spring Blocks


String blocks for sweet Marika! She requested pink and yellow. These are going to be fabulous all together.  This was part of Anything Goes Bee and Book Club for May.

Although we only had to make 3 each, I feel bad because the picture looks funny, it isn't balanced and nobody wants to see my carpet.  Next time, I'll just make 4.

July 2, 2015

Mix Tape Blocks






Aren't these retro and fun? They are for a bee mate, actually she is much more than that, she is my friend, Lyanna.  

She requested these for our Anything Goes sewing bee and this is what I sent her.  I am a bit worried about the bottom right one though.  If she wants to use low volume for the sashing or a border, then this one might fade away, but of all six, that one is my favorite.  These were a blast to make and also to see the variations that other folks made. Take a look here!