HOWDY PARDNER COWGIRL IN AN OLD WEST TOWN

Hi Stampers and Stitchers,

I made a card for the Teapot Challenge on Tuesday over at Splitcoast Stampers.
I will add the verse to the inside or just write something nice. This was fun!

As always, please ask me any questions you may have about crafting!

Enjoy!  Have a terrific week!

EASTER BASKET IDEA FOR GIRL

Hi Stampers and Stitchers,

Today I made this cute little purse for my 3 yo grand daughter. It will be her Easter basket. I will include two story books and one chocolate bunny.

There are some changes I would make to the directions. On the Moda Bake Shop website, the directions are correct for #13 but on their printer friendly version, they are a little different. Follow the website directions. For #10 I would have said to do this twice. I'm not a sewing person so for me this was trial and error. I figured out my mistake and it turned out well. Finally, for the pleat, instead of sewing both ends together at once, I sewed the two 4" x 12" pieces together on one end, folded the fabric wrong sides together, then I measure from my seam to the edge of the fabric, found my center and then made the 1" and 2" marks after that step. When I was all pinned after pinching the pleat, I then sewed the other end back together. Don't ask me why this worked better for me, I don't know. LOL

So here it is!!

Enjoy!

As always, if you have any questions, please don't hesitate to ask me. Happy Sunday!!

PINWHEEL BLISS QUILT

Hi Stitchers and Stampers,

This was my project for the past 3 days while being snowed in. It was fun!

The pinwheels are from a tutorial on You tube by Missouri Star Quilt Co.  My blocks are almost 6."

I cut them at 5" and followed Jenny's instructions. This was really really fun. I have one tip for you, be sure to press and not iron. Handle the pieces as little as possible and try not to stretch them. :) I always learn the hard way. LOL  I didn't have to trim my blocks. They all came out to be the same size.  The border is 3 1/2" unfinished.  The dotted material and stripes material are from Robert Kaufman.

If you have any questions, please email me. 

Have a great day!  Enjoy!

OKAY, HERE IT IS! THAT DIDN'T TAKE LONG AT ALL

Hi Stampers and Stitchers,

here is the visual stimulation quilt top that I've made for my new grandson, due Feb 21st. I think it turned out pretty wonderful.

I have lots to do. Some more quilting and to get some stamping in….I must find time for that. LOL

Any questions, please ask me. My squares are 6 1/2" unfinished and I followed this link to help me with the finishing triangle edges and corners. I did sew my corners on last though. :)

Enjoy!

A TEMPLATE IDEA FOR VISUAL REFERENCE

Hi Stampers and Stitchers,

I am making a visual stimulation quilt for my new grandson. I wanted to know what sizes to make the blocks so that all of the pattern on the material could be seen very well.

I used the cardboard from a 12" x 12" tablet of scrapbook paper, a six inch omni-grid ruler, and a rotary cutter to cut out my square in the center of the cardboard. The 6" sized block will work perfectly for this quilt so I will use the 6 1/2" ruler to allow for seam allowance.  I also used a paper punch to punch a hole in the corner of the template so that I could save it for future use. I made several of these for different sizes. 

I will keep you posted on the blocks and the measurements of this quilt. I hope that you find this information helpful for future projects, i.e. quilting, sewing, crafts, stamping, scrapping, etc.

Enjoy and as always, please ask me any questions you may have.

Enjoy your week!

More Quilting Blocks of the Month

Hi Stampers and Stitchers,

It's warming up outside! Who knows what the next 3 months hold for us though! It's Indiana, the state where we have all 4 seasons in one week!

Here are a couple more blocks I've finished for our little group swap. The first is called Milky Way. It is a 15" block when finished. This will make a nice lap quilt! The second is called Box Kite. A very fun block for kids if you needed a colorful, easy pattern. Even though the HST are there, they are very large and very nice to sew.

Next I have a very exciting visual stimulation quilt in the works for the new baby arriving Feb 21st hopefully! I will share photos and the plans for making it when I'm finished.

Until then, happy stamping and stitching!


Please ask me any questions that you may have.

QUILTING BLOCKS OF THE MONTHS

Hi Stampers and Stitchers,

I've been busy creating blocks for our little group swap. I've made 3 blocks this year so far. Next I will make my block called cardtrick.  It's pretty cute!

The first block is called Betty's Delight, the second is called Birdhouses, (it was paper pieced) and the third block is called Depression.

Next I have 2 blocks left to sew on my memory quilt of my Mom's passing!  She loved blue!  I started this is 2002 but quit quilting because it was too hard for me. I needed time to grieve. It's been almost 13  years and it's still hard sometimes.  I will post the top when it is finished.

When that's done, I'd like to start stamping some more. :)  I miss it.

We have had bitter cold weather here in IN and now snow. I've been shut in for 3 days.   Our tractor broke yet to boot so it needs a new engine.   Better $1k than $5K.  Although I'm pushing for a new zero turn mower and a new barn!!

If you have any questions about the blocks please ask.

HAPPY NEW YEAR! HERE'S THE FROZEN QUILT AND MY CHRISTMAS CARDS!

Hi Stampers and Stitchers,

I didn't realize it had been a month since I posted. I have been very busy with the grand kids and the holidays. I will try to be more attentive this year. :-)

Here is a Frozen quilt that I made for a friends 4 yo daughter. I got the idea for the snowflakes from the accuquilt die cuts. I used my Cricut explore to cut each of them out. The material was from the frost line  and fairy frost white with glitter was used for the snowflakes and  I appliquéd them on to each square. If you have any questions, please ask. I'd be happy to answer them for you.

Next is the Christmas card I used for 2014. The idea came from the internet. I lost track of where I found it and thank you to whomever had the idea.

Stamp supplies:

Cardstock:  Real Red, black, and very vanilla
Ink:             Garden Green
Stamps:       Lovely As a Tree, Watercolor Winter Too
Other:        printed paper, Star brads, and Red Sheer Ribbon; all from Hobby Lobby, a square punch
                  was used to make the end of the banner

The borders were done in blocks. The height of the borders are 9 1/2". I was following RXR last year and this gave me the idea for the size. I believe the width of the block is 8 3/4."  Do some math and figure out what you'll need from the length of your panel. I trimmed my panel down to the burgundy stripe and then used that stripe as part of the seam allowance.  Get your grid paper out and be creative!

HOUSE MOUSE QUILTED MUG RUG COFFEE CUP PAD

Hi Stampers and Stitchers,

I made this very easy, very simple cup mug rug for a customer whom bought a lot of my house mouse stamps. I'm hoping she's enjoying it!

My square is 6 1/2" and I used warm and natural batting inside. I sewed an X on the square (corner to corner) then I added the binding piece by piece while trimming each way. The next time, I'll sew my binding strips together and make sure that it is machinable binding. This way I will be able to finish up the mug rug quickly.

Enjoy!

GRINCH SLEIGH AND PLUSH CENTERPIECE

Hi Stampers and Stitchers,

I recently made this arrangement for the center of the table for the holidays. Mostly for the babies! :)

It took me about 30 minutes. I bought most everything at Hobby Lobby and the plush I bought on Ebay last year. He was so cute I had to have 2. :D

Please ask me any questions that you may have.

Enjoy!

REMINISCING OVER PAST QUILTS MADE

Hi Stampers and Stitchers,

I started keeping a journal that I recently purchased in a quilt store. I thought it looked like fun and I've only made a few quilts in the past that I needed to enter. So here they are!!

Please ask me if you have any questions. The first one is a wall hanger, the second is a table runner, and the third is a jar quilt of my own design that I made for my daughter. She is 27 yo and still enjoys it.

Enjoy!!

HALLOWEEN TABLE RUNNER WITH ROW BY ROW EXPERIENCE

Hi Stampers and Stitchers,

I've been finishing up this table runner for the past couple of weeks. Was going to try my hand at meandering and I just got too busy with the grand babies so I had my friend pop in and do it for me.
She did a wonderful job!

This table runner is a row by row experience pattern from California.

I had another friend tell me of this website tutorial. I'll let the tutorial explain this for me. :-)

It worked out pretty well I think, don't you?

Please ask me any questions that you may have. Enjoy!

Attic Window Eye I Spy for a Friend's Grand Daughter

Hi Stampers and Stitchers,

I forgot to mention a couple of quilts I had been working on.

The attic window was fairly easy and I like to challenge myself to something new. So making an eye spy quilt like this was very exciting.

Then my good ole cherry picnic quilt is getting finished also. I've got the vines on it and I used this stuff called http://www.jillilystudio.com/shop/Notions/p/AppliGlue.htm. This stuff was amazing!!
Don't let the bias vines scare you.  I watched this youtube video for cutting a yard of fabric and I was able to get my 32" pieces I needed and then all the rest. Of course I have the leaves on it and they are ready to be satin stitched down.

If you have any questions, please ask me.

Also, I just got my SU order in. I'm ready to start making holiday cards.  I can hardly wait!

Enjoy!

Row By Row Quilt Finished!! :D Whew!!

Hi Stampers and Stitchers,

I've been busy making things. Sewing more instead of stamping. Soon, I will get back into stamping since the holidays are just around the corner. Until then, please enjoy my projects.

Enjoy!

ROW BY ROW EXPERIENCE QUILT TOP AND A NEW BERNINA

Hi Stampers and Stitchers!

I've been busy playing and cleaning! I've been collecting row patterns and making files. I've been cleaning house, upstairs mainly, and still having the grandkids over to fill some of the days. Boy do they ever keep me busy. No sewing when they are here. :D

Here is my quilt top for the row by row experience.  It should be back from the long arm on Saturday. Yippee!

I also pulled the trigger and bought a Bernina 580. So far so great!!! I'm loving it!! Can't wait to start embroidering.

Have a wonderful day and keep on stitching and stamping!

Granddaughter's Eye Spy Quilt top!!

Hi Stampers and Stitchers!

I known I've been absent for a bit but I've been very busy trying to win one of those prizes for the Row by Row Experience!! :) So much fun! My quilt top it done but I can't display it yet. :(

But I can display my granddaughter's eye spy quilt top!  Both are headed off to the long armer's tomorrow!!

If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact me.

Enjoy!

ROW BY ROW EXPERIENCE TRAVELS ROUND 4

And call me crazy! LOL

Hi Stampers and Stitchers,

I went and made a 4th round today in my areas. Not too bad, a few showers here and there. :)  Had to pull over once but hey, whatcha gonna do when you need these adorable rows!!

Here they are:

Enjoy and have a blessed day!!

ROW BY ROW EXPERIENCE TRAVELS ROUND 3

Hi Stampers and Quilters:

I recently ventured over to Illinois for some row fun. I gained 4 new ones and the best news ever, I have two trading buddies, who have trading buddies. I now have 127 patterns.  This is quite awesome because out of all of the patterns I've been sent, some are actually on my "must have" favorites list.

I feel very blessed!!

Enjoy and get rowing!!

ROW BY ROW EXPERIENCE TRAVELS ROUND 2

Hi Stampers,

My hubby and I traveled to Mammoth Caves, KY to tour the caves. What a fun trip! We made it double duty and I think I had the most fun!! Because… I got to stop at some quilt shops and not only pick up their row by row, but I also got to get some more cute fabric along the way. Now it's time to start sewing these babies together!!

The omish buggy row came from Shipshewana, IN today. Yoder's department store.

Of course you can view any state participating by typing in row by row experience Facebook and state name into google search engine (my preference). :)

Any questions, please ask me. I'm willing to trade patterns too from other states. Or share if you're needing one. :D

Enjoy!!

ROW BY ROW EXPERIENCE TRAVELS

Hi Stampers,

I've been traveling for vacation this past week and I decided along the way I'd visit a few of these shops on Facebook for the Row By Row Experience in quilting. :) On Facebook you may type in the participating state and then type row by row experience. Then click on photos and you should see each participants quilt row. For instance, Indiana Row by Row Experience. wahlah!!

Each shop listed on the Row By Row Experience has an individual design quilt row measuring around 9" x 36" I think. (don't' quote me)  The pattern is free and some stores have kits made up and they are very reasonable.

I collected some of these rows and purchased a few yards of fabric along the way. I even found a gem of a pattern, Simplicity 4993 which is the cat, dog, and bear flannel rug quilt/wallhanging. The price was $2.00.  YES!! $2   So look around those fabric stores that also sell Simplicity patterns and you just may find this one lurking in their drawers. LOL

I'll attach the rows that I have right now. I don't know if I'll be getting anymore but this sure was fun!!

Until my next adventure or craft project, Happy Stamping/ Quilting/ and Crafting!!

Enjoy!!