Monday, December 22, 2014

Mini Charm Mix

I am so happy to be joining in the Mini Charm Mix blog hop at the Fat Quarter Shop.
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The Mini Charm Mix is such a sweet and simple pattern with beautiful impact. I chose to make a table runner which required three mini charm packs and one solid charm pack for the background.
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I used Basic Grey 25th and Pine Mini Charm Pack by Moda Fabrics and Porcelain Bella Solids Charm Pack
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For the backing, I used 25th and Pine Midnight Grunge.  I bound the table runner with 25th and Pine Midnight Chestnut Street.
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I quilted with an all-over free-motion swirly swirl.  That is the technical quilty term, of course. 
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I totally love how these fabric work together, and the table runner looks absolutely lovely on my dining room table.  It's perfect for Christmas. 
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Mini Charm Mix video: http://youtu.be/rr4XQ7wUlTY



Thank you for visiting, and please take a moment to stop by the other blogs on the Mini Charm Mix blog hop.


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Friday, December 19, 2014

A Sleeping Bag Quilt

I finished this sweet quilt just in time for Christmas...(with a little time to spare!)
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The best part of this quilt is that it is a sleeping bag.  I cleared a lot of fabric from my stash with this sleeping bag quilt.
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I attached the zipper before adding the binding.  It's a 72-inch separating zipper, and then I attached the binding as usual. No problems!  I did round the corners for easy zipping.  I also used bias binding because of the rounded corners.  The zipper runs incredibly smooth.
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It looks like a completely normal quilt from the front.
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I quickly meander quilted this one.  It is backed with fleece and still has a layer of cotton batting in the middle.  It is thick and has some cushion to it.
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I have another quilt already quilted.  I will add a zipper and binding today.  I am on task and on time for Christmas so far.


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Tuesday, December 16, 2014

A Super Quick Quilt

Well, I feel like super quilter woman after completing this quilt top in three days. Yes, you read that correctly...three days from design to completed top! (If you could see me now, my arms are in the air with fists held high. "Yes, I can piece quickly. I did it!" :-)
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I'll be quilting this in the next day or so (a quick meander will do), and it will become a sleeping bag for my Ginger #1. Ginger #2's quilt is already quilted and ready to be bound and zipper attached. I should be able to start making their teepee soon. Yes, I am super quilter woman now! LOL!

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Wednesday, December 10, 2014

Starting A New Quilt

I started a new quilt...
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Here is the design in EQ7...
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This is a Christmas present for Ginger #1.  It will be made into a sleeping bag.  I will need to make another one for Ginger #2 too...before Christmas.  Oh, and I want to make them an indoor teepee!  I'll be busy with the sewing machine.

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Sunday, December 7, 2014

Hello! I Have A Fat Quarter Bundle & Aurifil Thread!!

***This giveaway is now closed.*** 
***Thank you to all who participated.***

Hello!  Welcome to the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!  I have a Berrylicious fat quarter bundle to giveaway, along with an Aurifil spool in Blossom Pink.
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The fat quarter bundle includes Kona Cottons in Crimson, Pomegranate, Punch, Coral, Primrose, and Cerise.  I made a pillow cover with my own fat quarter bundle...
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I added some matchstick quilting in various shades of berry, and I added contrasting gold trim (Kona Cotton in Ochre).
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What will you make with your fat quarter bundle?  Leave a comment below for one entry into the giveaway.  Follow me on bloglovin' (or any reader) or signup for emails for another entry into the giveaway.  Let me know you did so with an additional comment. 

This giveaway is open to EVERYONE, and it will remain open until Friday, December 12, at 5PM (PST)!  I will draw a winner at random and announce them at the bottom of this post.  If you're a "no reply" or anonymous commenter, please remember to include your email address in your comment.

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I have another fat quarter bundle giveaway (sponsored by Pile O' Fabric) going on through Monday, December 8, here!  

Thank you so much for visiting!  I hope you will come back soon for more modern quilty inspirations.  Check out my patterns here.  I have two free foundation paper piecing patterns available in my pattern shop.

***SMS Giveaway Day Winner***

***Congratulations Sarah!***
***Thank you to all who participated!***

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Friday, December 5, 2014

Giveaway From Pile O' Fabric

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***This giveaway is now closed***

I have a fun giveaway for you today sponsored by Pile O' Fabric! Details for entering are at the bottom of this post.

Pile O' Fabric started as a modern quilting blog by Alyssa Lichner with tutorials and project inspiration.  Alyssa is a great resource for skill-building and helpful tutorials.  This year, Pile O' Fabric branched out, and it is now an online fabric, supply, and pattern shop.  Note: Alyssa offers free domestic shipping on all orders over $45, a rewards program for returning customers, and all fabric is labeled with the designer, collection, name, etc.  Woohoo!  Alyssa always puts together fantastic stash bundles for us.
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This last week, I was able to help out, and I put together the Frozen Bundle of coordinating prints and Kona Cotton solids.
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The prints include XOXO in Night Ow, Trophy in Teal, Deco Petal in Turquoise, Sealing Wax in Amethyst, Zig Zig in Shell, and Branches in Ash.
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The solids include Kona Cotton in Nautical, Baby Blue, Ice Frappe, Cerise, Primrose, and Snow.

I made a new (and free!) foundation paper pieced pattern that will coordinate beautifully with these fabrics.  The pattern can be downloaded from my Craftsy Pattern Shop.  This pattern will be free through the holidays.  So go get it!
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Enter to win the Frozen Bundle in the prints AND solids!!!

Here's how,

  • Sign up to receive the Pile O' Fabric Newsletter.  Let me know that you did so by making a comment. (first entry)
  • Simply leave another comment here under this post!  (second entry)
  • Follow Pile O' Fabric on Facebook or Instagram!  Let me know by adding an extra comment. (optional extra entry)
  • My followers get a fourth entry!  Become a follower by clicking the follow me on bloglovin' link. Let me know that you have done so by leaving an additional comment. (optional extra entry)


That’s 4 possible entries!  Enter now through Monday, December 8!  The winner will be picked at random, and I will announce the winner at the bottom of this post.

Note: This giveaway is open to EVERYONE! If you're a "no reply" or anonymous commenter, please remember to include your email address in your comment!  Thank you!!!

2nd Note: There will be another giveaway on Monday, December 8, for the Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Day!  Let the giving continue!!!

***Congratulations to commenter #83, KathleenD!***

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Thursday, December 4, 2014

New Patterns

I have three new foundation paper piecing patterns in my Craftsy Pattern Shop.  The first one is called Frozen Star, and this pattern coordinates perfectly with my Frozen fabric bundles on sale at Pile O' Fabric.
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Look at that secondary pattern!   Oh, my heart, be still.  This pattern can be downloaded for free through the holidays.  Go get it now!
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The second foundation paper pieced pattern is one that I designed almost one year ago.  This is such a sweet little owl...
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I made this owl for a baby quilt.  Here's a reminder of that quilt from February.  The original blog post can be found here.
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Finally, the third foundation paper pieced pattern is a silly little monkey...
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I made this for another baby quilt last February.  The original blog post for this quilt can be found here.
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I hope you enjoy these new patterns!  I do have a foundation paper piecing tutorial if you are new to FPP.


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Tuesday, December 2, 2014

Frozen Bundle At Pile O' Fabric

I put together a bundle of fabric for you, available at Pile O' Fabric.  The bundles are discounted today only.  So grab it now!
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I love mixing fabrics and colors.  This bundle is aptly called Frozen, and it is available in fat quarter and half yard bundles.  The Kona Cotton solids coordinate perfectly with the prints.
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I may have been inspired by my own in-house Elsa and Anna. Seriously, they reenact the movie daily.  Do you wanna build a snowman?  And the magic begins.  Over and over.  :)
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What am I going to do with my bundle?  I think this braid design is in my near future.  It's perfect for winter!
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Well, the Christmas music is blasting in my office.  I love this time of the year!  My work this morning...
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