It's Green

Block 4 of the Jelly Roll Sampler, it's pretty green.

I liked the look of different fabrics above and below the center band - didn't go that way but I liked the look of others who did : )

Another Jelly Roll block

And my version of the Jelly Roll block number 3, nice colors, it's fun to see all the different looks you get from one jelly roll.  I tried and tried to think through the print size combinations, my geometric mind wanted the large prints in opposite corners. 

I wonder what looks you would get from this block using charms instead of the 2.5 inch squares and jelly roll strips, hmmm, I might try that.

Baby gift

Miss Bunny is helping model the hooded baby towel I made for my niece's shower - that makes me sound old that my niece is having a baby!

And catching up with the Pinwheel Sampler - first three blocks.  Thought I would use up some of my batik collection for this one.

Looking for Fabric

Hey girls, I'm looking for yardage from an Moda line, Friends and Flowers, Mary Engelbreit, came out in 2008 I believe.  I would like a yard or two.  I will purchase equilavent yardage of your choice from the Fat Quarter Shop if you have the green with white dots shown.  Just comment if you want to barter and I work out the details with you.

Jelly Roll Sampler Block 2

Amazing the same Jelly Roll produced a block that looks so different from the first one.  This one went together so quickly, very fun.

Old Things Become New

This my newly slipcovered ottoman, Madde said, "For me?"  She likes to be under it as much as on it.  My daughter no longer needed the wingback and ottoman she had when she was nursing and needed more room now that they are in a condo in Colorado and not a 100 year old two-story in Iowa. It's former blue color would not work for my living room, but a quick slipcover and viola!

Bunny Hill Sorbet

I saw this pastel wool bundle at Bunny Hill, pretty hard to resist.  Then I saw my sister's Heather Bailey pincushion pattern knew I had to use it with the wool for pincushions.  Sewing room needs some attention, so I will post more once I get the pattern laid out - can't wait to see these come together.  I have some vintage toile from a chair I recovered, it will be perfect for one of these.

Jelly Roll Sampler

This is my first block for the Jelly Roll Sampler by Moose on the Porch Quilts.  I used Friends and Family jelly roll by Mary Engelbreit, nice and 'Spring-y'

Grandma Would Be Happy

And if not I sure am. I finally completed the top to my friend's extra long quilt that her grandma made. Apparently Grandpa was 6' 6" and she need a custom sized bed covering. Because it was tied there was damage to over 2/3 of the large plain squares. And many of the smaller patches had just fallen apart.  The ties were too far apart for all the use the quilt saw, and the length of the actual tie was long, rather than the points of entry being close together.

She used sheets for most of the larger blocks and that made a challenge to rip seams as the thread count is so much higher than the surrounding clothing scraps.

After I had the piece removed I would use it to cut a new piece and sew it back in.  Originally I ripped two seams the width of the quilt to get it into manageable pieces.  The challenge with the original blocks is that they were not always square, but the template idea worked well.

I laid it out on the family room floor so I could take a picture from the top of the stairs, it is 8' 6" - yikes!  I  am taking to church next week and we are going to spread out the backing - which grandma used a old pink blanket and surrounded it with a sheet that comes up from the back to wrap the front as binding.  I will let you know how the tying goes - I could definately use an old fashioned quilt group for this one.

Bella Bag

My finished bag with a blue sash, I also have fabric for a red sash and a green one, both of which may complement the bag better but I really like the freshness of the blue.

A picture of the side detail.  Carol added topstitching to the side with gives them extra definition, nice touch.

Gotta Stop and Smell the Chocolate

Girls can't just sew all day, sometimes you gotta stop for chocolate.  While I was still in Arizona with Carol we stopped to bake cookies, mmmmm, they didn't last long and here is our Bella bags in progress.  I am home now and back to work - had a great vacation.  I will post a finished Bella bag pic tonight.

My Son, the Soldier

My oldest son, David, receiving his battlefield promotion to Sergeant in Germany - earned during his time in Iraq.  He heads home to Colorado Saturday, February 6 to move his family to Texas.  I am so excited that he will be stationed back in the states.  If you have a comment for David I will forward it to him.  We all salute you David, and your willingness to defend your family and our country.