Design Wall Monday

I can't believe that I only posted one time during the month of February. Yikes!

I really did do some quilting, but some I couldn't show because they were secret sewing projects, and others I just didn't post because it was a busy month with traveling, teaching, and trying to stay healthy. I'm not apologizing. I'm just stating facts. 

I'm already doing a better job in March because this is my second post and it's only the 4th.  :-)

Here's what's on the wall today. (It's actually been there for a week, but who's counting?)

This is called Hopscotch and the pattern is by Tammy Silvers of Tamarinis. I tested the pattern for her and it should be on her site soon.

This was a fun quilt to make and I really like the overall look of it. I'll provide a full review of the pattern as soon as it's ready in her shop. Plus, that gives me a little time to get this quilted and bound. 

The pattern call for fussy cutting a panel to get the block centers, but I used some fabric I had on hand for both the block centers and the outer border. I like the results and I used up stash, which is a win/win situation. 

I used American Folk, by Jennifer Brinley for Studio e fabrics. 

   

  
I am thrilled that I was able to find some red, blue, brown, and gold fabrics in my stash to coordinate with this focus fabric. I wish I had some chicken wire fabric, but I didn't. That would have been perfect. 

When I get this quilted and the weather cooperates, I'll get some good pictures and provide more info on it. 

I've got some secret sewing projects to share in the next couple of days. Be sure to come back to check out what these fabrics became.

What are you working on today?

Check out the Quilters' Eye Candy at 

Judy's Small Quilts and Doll Quilts

and

Beth's Monday Making

March - 2019 Color Challenge

To play along, go to Jen's blog for the block pattern and instructions. 

You won't be disappointed!

March - Love in a Mist

Navy Blue

Isn't this a beautiful flower?

I guess everyone doesn't love this flower though, because it's also known as Devil in the Bush and Jack in Prison. 

In the language of flowers, Love in a Mist means perplexity and "you puzzle me." According to Cheralyn Darcey, author of Flowerpaedia - 1000 Flowers and their Meanings.

This is a flower that should be given on Friday, and that's perfect, because today is Friday. Enjoy!

Here are my fabrics - a solid light blue from my stash and a fat quarter of navy Starlet from Blank Quilting. 

I'm ready to sew the units together!

The completed block!

My second block - reversing the fabrics. I'm still loving the Starlet Fabric, especially in this version of the block.

The two blocks next to each other is fun. :-)

Check out these other bloggers who made blocks this month and be sure to come back to see what we create next month! 

Patterns By Jen

Sewing With Katie 

Kentucky Whittaker Creations

Masterpiece Quilting 

Kathy's Kwilts and more

So This is Kentucky 

February - 2019 Color Challenge

To play along, go to Jen's blog for the block pattern and instructions. 

You won't be disappointed!

February - Pink Carnation - Pink

According to many sources, it is believed that pink carnations first sprouted after having been watered by the tears of the Virgin Mary as she wept during the crucifixion of Jesus. Because of that, pink carnations have come to symbolize fondness, tenderness, and the undying love of a mother. As a bonus, carnations (red, not pink) are the state flower of Ohio, which is where I live. 😊

Here are my fabrics - a light pink solid from my stash and a fat quarter of pink Starlet from Blank Quilting. 

 

This is a pretty easy block, although many people struggle to get a perfect center intersection. Be sure to go to Jen's blog and follow her instructions. 

Here are the units, ready to be made into a block!

The completed block!

As I stated last month, I'm making a second block each month. 

It's hard to see the difference when you look at the blocks separately, but you can see it when they are next to each other. 

Check out other bloggers who made blocks this month. Be sure to come back next month to see what we create. :-)

Patterns By Jen

quiltsbyjoanne

Two Maker Chicks

The Quilted Diary

Kathy's Kwilts and more 

Ali & CC

Pattern Adjustments

Although I am liking this...sort of...

I followed the pattern, but I don't like the bottom of the heart. It looks off-center and distracting to me. 

You can see in the picture of the cover of the pattern that I did it correctly, but I feel like I need to change. The bottom of the V is not off-center and I like that much better. 

I'll spend a dew minutes ripping and fixing tonight and I know that I'll be much happier! 

Design Wall Monday

I've got a couple of secret sewing projects going on right now, but I did start my January Rainbow Scrap Project and that's what's up on the wall.

I know, I know. I can hear you saying, "It's almost the end of January and you're just now starting the project?" 

When red was the color chosen for January, I knew that this was the project I wanted to do, so I pulled some of my red and cream colored scraps and set them aside until I had time to work on it. I've had the pattern (A Scrappy Kind of Love, by J. Michelle Watts) for over a year and just never pulled fabrics for it. This was just the kick I needed to get it started. 

I knew I wanted to make the wall hanging (37" x 45") and I didn't figure that it would take me long, so I wasn't worried about not starting it at the beginning of the month. I never thought that I'd be starting it on the 27th though.  :-)

Anyway, I'm happy with the progress and that all of the fabric, including the backing will be coming from my stash. Since I'm making the small version and the strips are only cut 1 1/2", I'm not using up a bunch of stash, but I'm ok with that.

Unless something comes up, I should have this top completed by the end of the month. My goal is to have it quilted and hanging before Valentines Day.

What are you working on today?

Check out the quilter's eye candy at

Judy's Small Quilts and Doll Quilts

and

Beth's Monday Making

Black and White Winner

The Black and White Blog Hop ended Thursday, and since I wanted to be sure everyone had the opportunity to read all the wonderful posts and see all the awesome projects, I decided to wait and pick the winner today. 

And the winner of the two charm packs is.... (there is a drum roll happening in my head right now!)

Beth said...
              Forest green would be my choice, I think. Thanks for the tutorial; your point about watching so that the points aren't cut off is well-taken.

Congratulations Beth! An e-mail has been sent to you.

Thanks again to Carla over at Creatin' in the Sticks for a fun hop, and for helping me reduce some of my black and white stash.  😁

I Heart You Quilt

My I Heart You Quilt top is complete, as per the pattern; but I think I want to add borders.

I'll play over the next few days with options and then make a decision. 

I love taking pictures outside, especially by the ravine. I'm happy that this quilt fit in the area, but if I decide to add borders, that won't work. I like the contrast of the white snow and the orange (technically it's paprika; but yes, it's orange). The high temperatures we had mid-week caused a thaw and much of the snow if gone, but I like the look of the ground coming through too. 

If you've been following my blog for any real length of time, you know that I like taking pictures on our wood pile too. 

Another favorite picture spot is our balcony, especially for  large quilt. Of course I need Jack's help with that.

He likes to help and mess around while doing it. Here he's looking out and surveying the vast grounds.  :-) 

We have a couple of tress that work well for pictures too.

I have some wonderful friends that allow me to use their barns too. 

What's your favorite quilt-taking picture spot?