Bloggers' Quilt Festival :: Fall 2011

This is a Schnibbles pattern, Scratch.  I used Chic or Treat from Moda.  I made this quilt because I was inspired by Shelia's quilt.  She made it with Swanky.  You can see her Scratch here.  I just finished this quilt about 2 weeks ago, just in time for Halloween...whohoo!

Thanks for stopping by!  Thanks to Amy for hosting such a fun event.  To check out more amazing quilts, you can just click here to go back to the festival.

Bloggers' Quilt Festival :: Spring 2011

 You know when you see a quilt (on a blog, in a magazine, ect.) and an excitement comes over you because you know you have to make it?  Well, that is what happened to me when Kris (aka Dandelion Quilts) posted her State Fair Schnibble...way back.  I was inspired.  I fell in love with the pattern.  Back in August 2010, I finished the State Fair top in Bliss.  And I'm happy to tell everyone that it was last month that I completed it but didn't say a word because I wanted to share it for the festival.  My dh was amazed at how I kept my mouth zipped...lol!  It's a fun pattern.  The fabric, Bliss, was the perfect fit.  I can't wait to make another one...maybe in Punctuation?

Like everyone else, I've been waiting for the festival to begin...it's going to be a fun weekend of amazing eye candy in blog land.  Thanks go to Amy for throwing such a fun, festive event.  You can find more amazing quilts here.

SewCalGal - Christmas Quilt Show 2010

When I saw this pattern on the Moda Bake Shop blog, I knew it has to be on my list.  And I was able to cross it off last month, when I finished it.  I used 'Makin' New Friends' by Deb Strain.  This is the first time I worked with 2 1/2 inch squares and oddly enough...I really liked the process.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY

This is the large Schnibble version of McGuffey.  I used Northwood Botanicals by Holly Taylor.  I love this fabric line!  I love log cabin patterns!  I love Holly Taylor!  It was a fun quilt to make...it was my first completed Christmas quilt.

I want to thank SewCalGal for hosting such a fun, festive event.  There will be amazing quilts to be seen and you can check them out HERE.  And if you would like to share your quilt(s) you have until Nov. 21.

Blogger's Quilt Festival - Fall 2010

This is my second Schnibble - Decoy, that I completed last month.  I bought this pattern over year ago because I just love the 'star' theme.  It was a great feeling to have finished this quilt.  I love it.  I love stars.  It was also the first time I used the 'Angler', which is an extemely awesome tool when you don't want to spend the time drawing lines.  I used 12 Days of Christmas by Kate Spain.  It is such a festive line...I'm ready for Christmas! LOL!

Well, there are many more beautiful quilts to look at during this AWESOME quilt festival.  You can go to Amy's website to discover many beautiful quilts.  It's going to be an amazing week!

Thank you Amy for throwing such a fun festival!!!!

CGQC Goals Done!

Scratch...

done in Chic or Treat.  I finished the top this afternoon.  I'm ready for FALL!  & fall weather!  I love HALLOWEEN!  I can't wait to get this one quilted.  And speaking of quilted, I'm excited to say that my Decoy is completely done:

I can't wait to make another one.  I just love stars!

I hope everyone has a wonderful week!

Decoy...

the top is done - finally!  I love this fabric & pattern!  I can't wait to make another one!  LOL!  Oh, and a big shout out to - KRIS, thank you for doing a post on the Angler...it sure came in handy for this pattern.  I also finished a runner for my mom but like a winner - I forgot to take a picture.  She picked Nostalgia and liked what I made so that's all that matters.

Let me tell you, after the sewing party, the past week and a half has been busy ( a good kind of busy).  It's been so busy I haven't sewed, blogged or been able to surf  blog land.  But that's okay, for now I'll just have to be a lurker and once things start to settle down I can get back into a groove.  So, my status for now will have to be 'Lurker'...lol!  I hope everyone is doing well and I look forward to seeing what y'all have been up too.  Which reminds me I need to post my CGQC goals!?!?!?!?!

State Fair in Bliss

I finished the top last night!  And I LOVE it!!!  I don't know if I love the pattern more or Bliss or both.

I would have gotten it done faster but life happens.  I can't wait to get this one quilted but I'm going to wait until the yardage is available.  I want to use an aqua for the binding.  Well, now that I'm done with State Fair, I need to put a step in it and get the runner done for my Mom.

State Fair!

I'm hoping to get the State Fair top done within the next few days.  The more I work with Bliss, the more I realize I need to make sure I hoard I mean order extra yardage of the line when it comes out...and I know I'm not the only one thinking that...lol!

Next...

This is what I'm working on.  I ordered the State Fair pattern from Kelly waaaaay back and now I'm going to make it.  And at the same time, I'll be working on a runner for my mom's dresser top.  Hope y'all are having a great weekend!

Schnibbles Times Two Contest - Quilt #2

McGuffey...the big one.  This is my second entry for the Schnibbles Times Two Contest being sponsored by Kelly over at Cotton Charm Quilts.  Talk about getting it done just in time.  I did an overall meandering stitch all over the quilt using a red variegated thread.  Except on the inner border (white), I changed the thread to a winter white.

CHRISTMAS IN JULY!

Scnibbles Times Two Contest

I've finished my first Schnibbles! Very exciting!  This is the second time I used my sewing machine to quilt a quilt.  I did the 'line' thing & am happy with how it turned out.  I wanted the center of the star to be the focal point.  I'm really pleased with how this turned out.

MCGUFFEY...big.

This is really a pretty pattern.  You can see big blocks of the fabric and that's one thing I like about this pattern.  Speaking of fabric, Holly Taylor...AWESOME.  When I use dark colors, I have to step out of my comfort zone.  But the colors she uses are just elegant.  I've seen her lines here and there.  I even have some Migration in my stash but after using Northwood Botanicals - I love her!