I did say this week would be loaded with fun, right? Since this is the season of giving, how about another free pattern? This is "Greenhouse", my newest quilt pattern featuring the Island Breeze fabric collection designed by Chong-a Hwang for Timeless Treasures. My goal here is to help you dream of a trip to an island somewhere - is it working yet? :-) Greenhouse measures 74" square (make it rectangular with another row) with 'window panes' allowing you to peek in the greenhouse and let … [Read more...] about Greenhouse Quilt
Virtual Cookie Exchange and Giveaway
Hello, everyone! This year I am participating in the Virtual Cookie Exchange Blog Hop hosted by Just Let Me Quilt. It is all about sharing Christmas traditions, cookie recipes, and many giveaways - a perfect way to begin this December, don't you agree? My best memories are from Christmases growing up in Brazil. Look at the fabric above by Dear Stella Designs - there is no snow where I was born in Brazil at Christmas but our Santa Claus might as well be wearing shorts like this one! There … [Read more...] about Virtual Cookie Exchange and Giveaway
Glass Beads Quilt
This week promises to be a fun one! Let's begin with another free pattern, shall we? This is Glass Beads, my pattern featuring Tonga Zing batiks by Timeless Treasures. It measures 66-1/2" x 76-1/2" with one block showcasing the gorgeous fabrics! Glass Beads makes me happy every time I see it. When you look at it from afar the blocks look like flowers with vibrant-colored petals. These are some of the fabrics I used. The entire line has bright colors and amazing textures so this … [Read more...] about Glass Beads Quilt
Just Don’t Crawl quilt
Are you ready for another free pattern? "Just Don't Crawl" is my newest pattern for Dear Stella Designs, featuring their fabric line Things That Go. It measures 54-1/2" x 63-1/2" and the PDF can be downloaded by clicking here. I named it Just Don't Crawl because of all the transportation options featured on the prints, inviting you to move any way you fancy. My grandsons were also on my mind as I designed this quilt because they never stop. Here are some of the fabrics I … [Read more...] about Just Don’t Crawl quilt
Patches of Blue
How do you like my Gingerbread Men? I decided to make it yesterday and did not get out of my sewing room until it was finished - I get in that mood sometimes! I used scraps of navy blue fabric with different whites for the background. The shapes were fused in place and appliqued with my method of choice - machine stitched with blanket stitch and dark blue 40 wt thread. The quilting was done with Aurifil monofilament around the Gingerbread Men and on the ditch, then with 40 wt … [Read more...] about Patches of Blue
Modern Spools Sew Along – Blocks 9 and 10
I hope you had a fantastic Thanksgiving Celebration with your family. Guys, I had to include a seam ripper in one of my blocks for the Modern Spools Sew Along, using Peta Peace's quilt pattern. I use a seam ripper only all the time!!! I stitched a tiny heart-shaped button on its shortest tip to remind me the seam rippers are my friends. These prints are so beautiful! When the spools are all finished and put together the quilt top will be very colorful and scrappy. I can't wait! This quilt … [Read more...] about Modern Spools Sew Along – Blocks 9 and 10