This Never Happens!

I'm one of those who has a very hard time having more than one project at a time going.  Rarely.  I won't start a new quilt until I'm finished with one, I don't have stacks of this, that or the other things!

However, I found myself with a stack of quilts that needed to be quilted.  Four, no less!  My sewing machine took a breath and we went to town!

But first, my latest Half Square Triangle quilts.  After making tons of HST's over the weekend, I found myself with a plethora (a large or excessive amount of something) of blue and green.  I really wanted to do something a little different that my usual design.  

I have so much fun working with HST's!  There is no limit to the designs you can come up with!  This will become a baby quilt very soon!  I was so excited to extend the green into the border.  Something new for me!

These make me want to play.  And Play.  And play with designs!   

Quilting it was relatively easy.  I knew geometric lines was where I would go with it.  Using 1/2" lines in the green and 3/4" for the rest.  Binding is happening as we speak!

And of course, I made another one of these designs!  Which I love...and you are sick of seeing!  The quilting is finished as well and it is next in line for binding.  

I have two more to quilt.  Just two.  They are much bigger and will take longer.  (I can't wait)

I have promised my sewing machine that after this a nice vacation for a good cleaning and rest!  I'm sure I will go through withdrawals, but it has got to be done!

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Cowboy Quilt Finish

After a few seriously intricate and time consuming projects I was thrilled to have a project that was basic and simple.  I really enjoy complicated.  I do.  But boy is it fun to mix it up with a quick quilt once in a while!

I posted about this quilt here: Yippie-Ki-Yay!   Here it is all finished!

It finished at 70" x 90".  A good size for a twin quilt!  There is one lucky little boy who is getting a new quilt for his 'big boy' bed!  

Basic, basic quilting.  A few slightly wonky blocks for the back, which in my mind is always a good idea!

And what's a new quilt for a new bed...without a new pillow cover?!  This one is 18" x 24" with a classic envelope closure.  

Now that this ensemble is complete, I'm on to making more HST's for a couple quilts!  Cut, sew, cut, trim...repeat!

HST carnage!  Such a beautiful sight!  I couldn't do it without my trusty Bloc-Loc.  Well, I could, but it wouldn't be nearly as fast or fun!  

Something New, Something Old

I was sitting around the other day just thinking.  Thinking 'I sure would like to use more pastels'.  I'm more of a bold, in-your-face color person-but this day I was feeling delicate!

I had some shot cottons that were begging to be used.  I wanted big shapes that were not all the same size.  This is what I came up with.  

13 3/4" x 37 1/4"

I decided I would call this table runner 'Shards' because of the shape of the triangles and the extra pieces on the side.  I used a lovely gray which lets the shot cottons stand out.  

I didn't use a pattern for the triangles, so each one is slightly different from the next.  This one features 10 different colors.  Random geometric quilting mimicking the shapes!

15" x 41"

I also made another 'wave' table runner.  Shot cotton again...14 different colors against a cream background.  I used tarragon green on the back and did my ever favorite 'waves' for the quilting! 

Thank you Crepe Myrtle for the lovely color and flowers...you make my day seeing your beautiful blooms every day!  

And just because I finished, washed and added hanging gear, I'm showing you the Mini-Quilts one last time!  I'm a sucker for crinkles!

12 3/4" x 17"

Now its time to get back to quilting.  I have cowboys waiting for their final touches!  Have a great day!

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Hearts & Hedgehogs!

A while back...April to be exact...I attempted my first paper pieced hedgehog (Link to post HERE).  

He was adorable and I was inspired to make another one even bigger than the orginal (2 1/2" x 3 1/2").  I did.  But let's not stop there!  I made an even bigger one for the MQG Fabric Challenge featuring Michael Miller fabric. 

3 3/4" x 5 1/2"

5 1/2" x 7 1/2"

I wasn't sure what I would do with the pieces after I finished them.  Both were without sight for 3 months!  

After finishing the MQG Fabric Challenge Pillow, I knew I had to finish these guys.  Why not a zipper pouch?!  I was finally having some luck putting zippers in without having them look like a two-year-old did it, so had to keep the momentum going!

I also had a chance to get some fabric dyeing done too!  Britt and I have been trying to use up some dyes so we can make fresh colors.  Its been so long and my stash was next to nothing.  

I ombre dyed some onesies and wanted to see how a couple would turn out doing Shibori on them.  Both worked out great!

I was sure I could use this method and make a heart...worth a try for sure!  And it worked!  Cute little hearts!

3 1/2" x 5 1/4"

I thought the Radiant Orchid was a nice touch for hearts! 

Just a couple finishes I have actually and finally finished!

Shibori~ is a cloth resist-dyeing technique that may include binding, stitching, folding, twisting or clamping.  Very labor intensive!

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