Fenced In Quilt

I finished this one a few weeks ago.  I used the "fenced in" pattern from Oh Fransson!'s book, The Practical Guide to Patchwork. 

It looks great in my new spare room.  And of course I had to make some matching pillows. Some stacked blocks on the right, which I've seen too many places to count here.  The one on the right was made using the mod mosaic pattern from Oh Fransson! again....it just seemed right with this pattern.  I do wish I had quilted the mosaic one, but it will do for now. 

Quilt stats: 

Dimensions - 76" X 76"

Fabric: Sanctuary by Patty Young for Michael Miller (Seafoam Colorway), Kona Solid - Medium Gray



Mod Sampler

Finally finished it.

Love it....

Currently living in the sewing room, and can't make me happier everytime I walk by.

Pattern from Oh_Fransson! (No longer online, looks like it's being updated)

Fabrics are Tufted Tweets, and complimentary Kona Solids.

Living Room Quilts

Okay, I'm really behind. I've just been scoping out other peoples stuff, being inspired, and not sharing anything I actually got done. This one was completed a few weeks ago, inspired by this quilt - http://craftyblossom.blogspot.com/2010/05/cross-my-heart-quilt.html. I saw it and just had to make one. And since dh decided that the last quilt I made for the living room was too small, it worked out to make it in matching colors. I do think this is my first all solid quilt. I like it.

Made with all solid Kona cottons, quilted with black thread in horizontal lines, backed with a black walmart sheet, and bound with more Kona brown. At least it's his size.

Here's the one that was "too small". I like it anyway. This one was finished a while ago...I think around Thanksgiving. It was inspired by this quilt: http://www.cluckclucksew.com/2008/12/baby-boy-bug-quilt.html


I'm not 100% sure on any of the fabric, just some solids I bought that matched the flower print. I did get the print from Joann's. The binding is the black version of the same print. I like it...even if it is small.

Buttercup Bag

Made a new Buttercup bag today....

Outer fabric by Laurie at Scarlet Fig. She designs wonderful original fabrics.

And a inner pocket of Heather Bailey Pop Garden.... Just to brighten everything up.

Sewing...and More

I've been busy over the last few months sewing stuff for gifts. Now that the holidays are over, I can finally share them.

A quilt for my sister....

An apron for my mom....

And a skirt for me....

It's Done, It's Done, It's FINALLY Done!

Yep, that's a lot of blue squares...a lot of 1 inch squares.

I stupidly thought, I liked making this blue quilt - why not make one for my king size bed????

Oh, that's right, it's a lot, lot bigger than a 7" x 10" quilt. Here's a detail:

See that all 1" squares did not work for me, and several 4x4 solid blocks and striped squares jumped in. Thank goodness, or I'd still be sewing. It is mostly blues, mostly scraps, and most importantly, now it's done.

On to other...smaller...things.

Wedding Quilt

I've been following Stephanie's wedding plans over on her blog, and thought I'd share this. My guest book at my wedding was just some fabric squares for everyone to sign. I pre-cut & ironed to freezer paper to make sure it was easy to write on. My bridesmaids had to bully some people into it, but I got a square from almost everyone. I then used the colors from the wedding (blue and white) to make this quilt.

It's king size, so it's huge. It was on our bed for a while, but the cat was starting to destroy it, so I had to move it. Here's a detail of the signed squares.

This was so much fun to read through, and fun to make as well. I hope this gives some ideas to others.