"Be the kind of woman that when your feet hit the floor each morning, the devil says...."Oh crap! She's up!" Unknown

Tuesday, August 20, 2024

More Hemingway Pouches

 Making Hemingway Pouches is such a fun project,
especially when I use the vinyl or faux leather
(The zippers and pulls came from Zipper Valley, too.)
 
The one change I made to the pattern is to sew the binding
to the outside of the pouch, which eliminates the
need to turn the pouch inside out after the binding is sewn in place.
 
 
 
 
 These pouches were gifted to a few people
and all were very pleased.  :)


 
 
Since I stitch the binding to the outside,
this allows for me to use the top triangle
that is cut from the bigger bag to make a smaller bag.
These would be great for coins, chapstick, hair clips, etc.
 
 



This eye glass case was made with quilted fabric and
will protect my sunglasses nicely.
 
 
Happy Quilting! 

Friday, August 16, 2024

Red, White and Blue Veterans Quilt

 These past few weeks I've had the time to cut and sew
another Veterans quilt.
 
This one was made with some of my collection of
red, white and blue fabrics.
 
 
 
 
 
The block pattern is the Disappearing Nine Patch
and it went together so quickly.
(Notes for me... I used 4.75" squares for the nine patch to 
make the 48x60" quilt.)
 

 
 
I quilted it with the crosshatch using my walking foot.
 
 


 It is labeled, laundered and ready for delivery.

Happy Quilting!

Tuesday, August 13, 2024

Birdie Baby Quilts

 A few blog posts ago, I mentioned that I had received
parts of a stash of a quilter who died.
In her stash were some unfinished projects and blocks.
Two of these unfinished projects were these adorable quilt tops.

They are now finished and have been donated to a
local organization that needs baby blankets.




These fabrics are so fun and the design makes a great quilt
while showing off the various fabrics.



 
 
Here is the second quilt that is equally as cute.
I'm going to have to remember this design for future
baby quilts.
 
 



And who does not love these birds??


Happy Quilting!

Monday, August 5, 2024

Go Blue!!

 My youngest brother is a huge University of Michigan sports fan,
especially football.
A while ago I saw this bundle of Michigan fabrics and knew
I had to make him a quilt.
The quilt was made and this past weekend I delivered it to him.


 
 
I used "The Olivia Quilt" pattern by
It was a great pattern to use with the larger print fabrics.
The quilt measures 60x73.5". 
 

 
Jennifer at Peaceful Hill Quilting quilted
little footballs all over the quilt.
Perfect!
 



This was a really fun quilt to make
and should keep him warm while he's watching
Michigan football this fall.


Happy Quilting!