Made by Jacqueline!

This "beachy" block was made by Jacqueline for Sara G.  Looks like waves and bubbles to me.  Super cute Jacque!!!

Made by Sara R

Here is a block I just finished for Jenn M.  I'm really in love with these color combos and sorta wanna be sneaky and make one of these blocks for myself!  But, I've got others to make for other block swaps I'm in so I must resist and be appeased by photos instead.  I modified a block from a class I'm taking to incorporate 4 colors instead of three and I'm very pleased with the resulting coordination with her original block.  Jenn, I hope you enjoy it!

Featured Artist - Sara R

Yeah, I know it's weird to feature myself on my own blog but hey....I'm rude like that.  I just wanted to share the Christmas tree skirt I made this year.  I'm really proud of it and had to create my own pattern to make it work.  I think it looks pretty great and hopefully it's something that Travis (my partner) and I will enjoy for years to come each time it's time to bust out the Christmas decor.  Anyway...happy holidays everyone!!

Made by Sara G

This is for Kathy's quilt.  Loooooove it!!  Great fabric choices Sara!

Made by Kathy R

Here is a sneak peak for Gidget.  These colors really spoke to Kathy when trying to find the perfect combo for Gidget.  Looks like the makings of a really gorgeous quilt block!!

Featured Artist - Jenn M

This is such a beautiful quilt!  I'm assuming it was paper pieced what with the odd shaped stars in the centers of each block.  Simply gorgeous!!

Made by Sara G

Such a cute block!!  Well done Sara!

Made by Jennifer R

Looks pretty "beachy" to me ;)  Such a vibrant quilt block!!

Made by Peggy

I've never seen this block pattern before!  I really love it.  Thanks for sharing!!!

Featured Artist - Peggy Reilly

This is my most favorite quilt that my mom has EVER EVER made.  It looks so vintage and crispy clean.  I just love it.  Unfortunately, it's a gift for someone else.  Such a talented quilter.

Love it and Covet!

Oh!  My new fav...the 60 degree triangle ruler!  I just picked one of these up last week and I've already made almost a full quilt top (pictures to come).  Using the directions in the Sizzling Sixties booklet by Heather Mulder Peterson I used the 60 degree ruler and made a TON of super fun blocks.  There seems to be endless possiblities with this little baby and I really am looking forward to trying out new blocks!

Made by Jacqueline!

This is gorgeous!  And TOTALLY fits in with the receiving quilters theme.  Great fabric choices Jacqueline!

Made by Karen!

Um...YES PLEASE!  This block is gorgeous!  I'm jealous of the lucky recipient.  Thanks for sharing Karen!

Made by Sara R

A Sneak Peak of Gidgets December Block - From Sara R

Here is the finished product!

Featured Artist - Karen Johnson

Speaking of grey being the new neutral...

Is this quilt amazing or what??!!  Thank you for sharing this Karen!

Jennifer R's November Block!

Loooove this block!  I'm definitely sense a fall theme here and....let's be honest, it's my favorite!  Such great color combos and it will really give us all a good theme to work from.  This is absolutely beautiful Jennifer! 

Gidget's November Block!

Umm, hello!? Is this beautiful or what?  I love the little hearts.  I can honestly say that I have never made a block like this nor is this a usual color scheme that I work with.  I'm really looking forward to contributing to this quilt.  Wonderful job Gidg!!!

Fabric Trends - Grey is the new neutral

So, I've heard rumors that grey is the new neutral in the quilting world.  Personally, I'm a newfound fan of grey and have been incorporating it into a lot of my quilts lately.  If I see a "simple" grey print on a good sale....I'll probably buy a yard or two!  I can't help myself.  (On a sidenote, I was watching "Hoarders" with my boyfriend the other night and he promises that I don't have a hoarding problem with shoes, jackets or cardigans but I may be in the beginning stages of a fabric hoarding issue...I sort of don't care though). 

Anyway, moving on...here are some pictures of some of my fav's as well as some completed quilts using grey as the neutral.  Gorgeous no?  Loooooove it!

 

Courtesy of Red Pepper Quilts Blog

Courtesy of Red Pepper Quilts Blog

Courtesy of Obsessive Crafting Disorder Blog

Courtesy of Susan Weinroth Blog

Love it and Covet

LOVE this pattern on this soon to be released pattern book by Kim Brackett.  I think I shall give it a go!  It is such a fun quilt and looks like a great pattern book to have on hand.

This new fall line from Etsuko Furuya is simply beautiful!  These pictures are courtesy of Hawthorne Threads blog.  This new fall line comes in four different palattes including "Cool", "Sunset", "Sunrise" and "Fresh."  I think I definately could find something I'd like to make with these fabrics. 

Featured Artist - Kathy Reilly

Yes!  My first "victim."  Kathy has sent me pictures of this AMAZING batik lap quilt made for her nieces 40th birthday.  She claims it was easy to piece together although, her skill level is much more refined than mine so easy in her book might be a big fat "what the hell?!" in my book!  Thank you for sharing this Kathy!  It is absolutely stunning.

Featured Artist

So, I've decided to create some additional postings along with pictures of all our blocks sent each month.  I'd like to incorporate a weekly post called "Featured Artist" where you can share any projects you are working on and super proud of.  If you have a quilt, wall hanging, purse, etc that you would love to show off, please send it along and I'll be happy to post for everyone to check out.  Or course...if no one sends me their projects I'll just have to start tooting my own horn and "Featuring" myself every week.  How awesome would THAT be?! 

Happy Quilting!

Kathy's November Block!

Check this out!  Hoping to end up with a Christmas quilt, these beautiful colors will be really fun to work with.  Wonderful craftsmanship (craftswomanship?) Kathy!!!  Thanks for sharing.

Jacqueline's November Block!

These "outdoorsy" colors will make for a really fun quilt!  I LOVE this block pattern.  Wonderful job Jacque!!!

Anne's November Block!!

Isn't this beautiful!  I'm sensing a red, white and blue theme from some of our ladies :)  Love love love these fabric combos!  Well done Anne.

Cheers

Favorite Blogs?

I used to have a list of my favorite blogs that I followed.  Whether they had to do with quilting, crafting, cooking, fashion or anything else that tickled my fancy, that list has sadly dissappeared!  So, does anyone have a favorite blog or two they would like to share?