Friday

This week I made a couple of lap quilts.

Happy color quilts!

I used the stash and the extra scraps.

I added some polka dots.

I dug around the scrap bin.

I did a LITTLE bit of measuring....

Not much.

I admired all that pretty color!!

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The first quilt features a fabric line from Anthology fabrics.

It measures 50" x 62".

The second quilt features fabric gleaned from my scrap basket

which includes leftovers from various projects

and pieces from some discarded shirts.

It measures 46" x 49"

Both quilts were quilted with a diagonal cross-hatch pattern.

I used the blocks in the first as my GUIDE

and some painters tape as my GUIDE in the second.

friday finish

This quilt was ALMOST complete a LONG time ago!!

I can finally say DONE.

:)

I love baby quilts.

I love string quilts.

This is a happy mix of BOTH!!

The binding is finally on.

whew!

Now it needs a little BOY!!!

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I've listed this one in my etsy shop.

Monday Making

This quilt celebrates my LOVE of scraps.

It contains BLUE and quite a few plaids and stripes.

(as in old shirts!)

I DO love re-purposing.

I'm calling this quilt  "HIGH TIDE".

The pattern is based on the classic disappearing 4 patch.

Instead of all squares, I used some rectangles.

I was even able to print up a pattern

and get it in my shop!

That's something to be excited and nervous about.  

:)

I backed this one with some chunks of blue and tan.

Don't you love interesting BACKS???

What are YOU making this week??

Christmas is coming!

I Designed a simple Christmas tree skirt this week.

Pulled the fabric.

Did some calculations.

Took LOTS of pictures.

 

This Christmas tree skirt was fun to make and design.

Instead of using batting in the middle.

I used just a heavy weight cotton.

This "quilt" is only TWO layers.

I ALMOST used some fleece!

 

I kind of like the LIGHT weight feel.

PLUS....

storage is always TIGHT

when it comes to all those CHRISTMAS decorations.

It won't take up much room at ALL!

;)

 

 Well this is ALL I've done to prepare for the holidays.

And you know what???

I probably won't do another thing until

Thanksgiving is over and done!

Then...

I'll be scurrying around!!.....

Wondering why I WAITED!!!

LOL!

 

 Pattern for this tree skirt is listed in my shop

Chabby Chic meet Modern Line

I made another bag!

You make ONE....

 and then....

YOU JUST CAN'T stop!!!

Kind of like potato chips.

;)

I began with the florals.

When I added the BRIGHT lines

It sort of

UPDATED the whole thing!

It's nice and roomy.

Even has a special PLACE for your water bottle.

 

Bag making is just plain FUN!!!

I never use a pattern.

I always let the FABRICs dictate the SIZE.

;)

 

I always enjoy

USING the FUN pieces of fabrics

that fill my shelves!!!

 

I made a teeny TINY dent

making this bag!

Emphasis on TINY.

LOL!!! 

 

Just listed this one in my little shop.

 

 

 

 

Woven in color

Before cleaning up after my BAG making adventure...

I thought I'd weave up ONE more item.

I love the colors in this table runner!

 

Wish I had some FIESTAware to set on top!

My plates are an ALLpurpose WHITE.

;/

Love the texture in this!

All the bumps and lumps!

 

I've just listed this one in my shop

;)

 

By the way...

I realized that it was

my 4 year blogging Anniversary yesterday!

Time FLIES when you're having FUN!

 

Love creating.

Love blabbering blogging about it!

 

 

etsy

Technology and I FINALLY had a DATE today.

We spent some quality time together....

figuring out HOW to open an online shop.

ONE whole item.

:/