A Trip Around The World. twice!

I made a trip around the world. But then I thought...hmmm. With a little cutting I had two!

This one just needs a border.

Have you made a trip around the world?

Fireworks!!!

I'm in love with this quilt. 

It's an original pattern by Cheri. 

Indygo Junction published it a hundred years ago. 

You may still be able to get it.

This one is my moms! Just finished quilting it. 

Happy summer quilting!!!

Ohio Stars

Well, I broke a promise. Sorry! We've been sick around here...

Vanessa from V & Company 

has a great tutorial to make these blocks. 

(photo from V & Company)

So gather up the

2 1/2" red square

(8) 1 1/2" red squares

(4) 1 1/2"x 2 1/2" muslin rectangles

(4) 1 1/2" squares

And using this tutorial make four star blocks.

Happy quilting!!!

Easy Dresdens!!!

Have you wanted to make a dresden plate quilt but haven't wanted to invest the time? 

I'm teaching this wall hanging at the shop this weekend and I have decided to invite you to quilt along with us!!! 

The more the merrier!!!

You will need:

1 1/4 yd of Muslin

1 yd of a color (surprise! I chose red)

1 charm pack with at least 42 squares

1 easy Dresden ruler

Ok I will see you back here tomorrow with cutting instructions :)

Birds of a Feather

so i've been working on this project
and thought you might like it



here's the link to the free pattern.
i made just a couple changes...
1.  i cut the outer border 5 1/2" instead of 6 1/2"
2. i enlarged the bird by drawing it a 1/4" larger all around
3. use freezer paper for the templates not plastic and if you like paper piecing, use that method, it's easier.

i hope you enjoy it! i LOVE it!

Valentines Mini

yay! i finished it!



this will be february's monday's best project.
for those that are interested.

Baskets & Poppies

this is this month's midnight madness quilt.

i got {all} the stitching done over the windy weekend!

i changed the flowers a bit and forgot to add the stars {darn}

the pattern is designed by rita briner and linda brannock

you can find it here.

and while i was out taking a picture of the quilt i captured a couple signs that spring is near...

love fruit trees!

A Photo Holder

that i know a few of you are going to make!

i know i am...

tiffany from lemon tree creations made this to go along with her pinwheel party.

so cute!

Quilt Answers...{edited...thx katie!}

thanks for your comments and emails.



these quilts above aren't really a "pattern".
the americana one is a combination of two different quilts (america for me & lady liberty) in jan patek's lady liberty book. i'm pretty sure you can find it on amazon. the weathervane quilt was made from a panel that is no longer available and is no where to be found. the pattern was made up by sheryl johnson of temecula quilt co. i fell in love with it while touring her home. she might still have the applique pattern available. you can email her.

this quilt is a pattern by Linda Brannock and Rita Briner called "those are not weeds" i found it here.

Those Aren't Weeds!!!

i LOVE this quilt from linda brannock and rita briner. love, love love it!

{picture taken from pattern}

i'm teaching this class at the quilt shop
for august's midnight madness class.
whoo hoo. super exited!

Making Little Changes

this month marks 8 months in the new house and not a lot has gotten done.
with all the activities going on there hasn't been much time for much of anything.

recently i've acquired a few cute things that have made my spaces a lot nicer.



my friend margi made this crow for me. she sells them.
i LOVE it!!!

i got this shelf from another friend who is parting with some fabulous things

which include this pie safe/hutch that i LOVE LOVE LOVE!
it made the dining room masyn's favorite room!



so now i am working on picking out wall colors. ugh!
i can't decide what color to paint the laundry room...

remember my mess...
well i've removed the wallpaper and now i need to paint but i can't decide what color to paint it.
as you can see from the picture above this one, the laundry room wall is visible from all parts of the front of the house, therefore, it somewhat needs to "blend" with the rest of the house. the problem is, i really wanted to go with a "fresh laundry" look and thought a fun apple green wall would be fun but that's not going to blend. then i thought a buttercream yellow would be good but i think that's going to be boring, so i'm having a {ugh} moment...
any suggestions??? i could use some ideas for the entry as well. but that's going to be a while. it's completely covered in wallpaper! i want something warm. such dilemas.

so if you've made it this far, send me your suggestions, i would really appreciate them!

Busy Quilting...

do you remember this post?
well, i found this company that sells refurbished motherboards that saved me $100's of dollars!
so after this, that and the other thing going wrong,
shawn was able to bring my gammill back to life! yeah!!!



and since the weekend, i've been quilting, quilting, quilting...
(and removing wallpaper...but that's another story!)

and how stinkin' cute is patti's paper doll quilt!
love it!

Little Bens

i love this quilt from blackbird designs



i started it oh about a hundred years ago and i'm finishing it up so i can teach it in august.
it will be a 3 part class starting august 20th at fat quarters quilt shop.

hope your having a great week!

{Fat Quarters} Quilt Shop

have you been?