More Fabric & UFOs

Last time I picked up fabric for the philanthropy quilts, I was overwhelmed. I think you'll be impressed too. I got bags and bags of good fabric and some UFOs. This one is amazing. I just hope my sewing room goes to a group who can use what's left when I go to quilting heaven.

The donor had this quilt started with several rows together. I love her method of the 9-patch. She sewed 2.25" squares together and then trimmed to 6" to match the heart blocks. Can't go wrong except they may not always be even--who cares.

Each trapunto heart block was hand appliqued to the white block and then stuffed from behind. You can see her tiny stitches. It appears there was no pressing going on. Not a problem.

Below you can see (sort off) her hand written plan, the template for the 9-patch blocks and a stack of cut red and light blocks.

 

Here's a few blocks appliqued and ready for stuffing plus some hearts to applique to the white blocks
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AND, a giant bag was full of completed heart blocks! I have no idea of how big this quilt was planned to be. There aren't many duplicates in the red hearts fabric. I'm wondering how old this fabric is since I don't recall any of the red patterns.

I hate separating the blocks into small sized children's quilts but that's what we do. This one is more a baby size which is easily and quickly completed.


Hearts are always a gift of love. Right?

Marcy

New Notions--Great!

Ok, first off, I am having camera trouble. But I so wanted to share these goodies. This is totally unsolicited; I found their ad on Facebook. There are a few other indulgences waiting for me. The site is called Smart Needle. I think their main business is machine embroidery patterns.

The number one item--and I will be ordering more--are these bobbin clips. Finally something that works! I've tried them all from pedicure toe separators to stacking bobbin holders. You name it, I've tried it. These work. Perhaps a few more bags will fill the bill.

Now check these out. If you are like me, you use low stick scotch tape to keep your thread from unwinding on large spools and cones. This is sew much better and sew much easier! Hmm. I need to get more of these. too.

I've had this peel and stick ruler tape for a long time. It's meant to be used on fabric for quilting and sewing. It's a ruler and it is accurate. I like to have it on the edge of my sewing table so I do not have to hunt for a tape measure, ruler or square. It comes off easy without residue.

Edited to add:

You know these darling magnetic pin bowls flying off the shelves of Facebook. Well, I got one and love it. Then my husband found the answer.

He found it at Harbor Freight for $4.00. I must admit they are cute all painted and the dots do it right. The Etsy dealers have so many colors and they are sold out in minutes. Think Christmas for your quilting buddies.

Lastly, I've been asked about my leaders and enders method. Here it is: one side for my 2 1/2" squares and the other for those sewn together. I keep the container on a stool near my chair so it is easy reach. You will be amazed how quickly you will have a great scrap quilt without any planning or pattern. Just scraps.

Be scrappy!

Marcy

Row by Row Quilt

This is the Row by Row quilt design by Quilted Works. They are located in St. George UT. Do you love it or what!? I was surprised to see palm trees and surf boards but that's fine for this California girl. You can preorder a kit for delivery in late fall. That's part of the national RowxRow rules. Otherwise, stop by the shop and get yourself a kit or pattern. This is the laser cut kit that comes with the pattern.

This one I finished as a single row. I want to hang it between my cabinets and counter and it's the perfect size.

Here's a closer of the left side showing the Mormon Temple. Maybe you can see that I did circles of quilting on the gray street.

I tried to do some waves in the blue and aqua. It's good enough for me.

Here's the back. It's fabric from the Road to California show from 10 years ago. These are my memories.

Words of wisdom: When quilting, check to make sure your needle is on tight. Yesterday during some straight line quilting with my walking foot, the needle just dropped. No damage. Just a good reminder.

Note to self: Do not vacuum before cutting fabric.

Marcy

 

Flip Flops and Other Stuff

Here's my Quilt Doodles Designs BOM (check the right side of my blog for more). It was quick and easy but several could make a fun quilt. Seems to me I've done one before. In fact it was a pattern from Fons and Porters' magazine.

For the flower, I did a bit of Petal Play to give it some dimension. I must admit the block took no time at all. I almost feel guilty.

I can remember if I ever shared these table toppers. I bring them out for the summer. The first one is from a pattern where you cut circles, stitch around and flip, then sew them together.

 

 This one below was from a magazine and I kind of changed a few things.

And now a question of you. I've had this hanging in my guest bedroom for about ten years and I am tired of it. I bought it at an auction so there's no memory attachment to it at all.  It's a nice window frame and even has the lock. The quilt is old but I do not know how old. Of course, it is hand quilted. If I sell it, how much should I ask?

Keep your quilts close to you, even though it is warm.

Marcy