Christmas in July

Another favorite project this summer is this Christmas tree skirt.

Can you tell I like using the 10 degree ruler? I am really happy with how this turned out! I have spent the past few days thinking of cooler seasons as it is HOT in Kansas.

Pattern is from the book Quilts Without Corners by Cheryl Phillips (I made the Speedy Spiral Tree Skirt without the prairie points on page 20)

Fabric is Holly's Tree Farm by Sweetwater for Moda

P.S. I am not being paid to endorse Phillips Fiber Arts patterns, I just really love them!

Snappy Splendor Table Runner Take 2

I had so much fun making my first Snappy Splendor table runner I wanted to make a second one! (I even have plans for a 3rd) I used my stash of 4th of July fabrics for one side and autumn colors on the other.

I love how you can have two totally different looks with one project!

If you have never tried a double-sided binding you should give it a try! Works great for a reversible project like this one and it goes together pretty easily.

Pattern is Snappy Splendor Tablerunner by Cheryl Phillips of Phillips Fiber Art. This is a quilt-as-you-go project that uses a 10 degree Wedge Tool. I would highly recommend this pattern- fabulous easy to follow directions! I taught a class on this project at my friend Amy's shop, Overbrook Quilt Connection, contact her for a pattern and ruler if you are so inclined and let her know I sent you. :)

Stitch Fix #1

Have you ever heard of Stitch Fix? It is a personal styling service that hand selects clothing and accessories just for you and delivers them to your door. I just received my first shipment and I am in love!!!!

You can choose to get your "fix" as often as you like. There is a $20 styling fee that goes towards your purchase, if you decide to buy all 5 items you receive a 25% discount. Interested??? Check out their web-site and if you decide to order please use my referral link: https://www.stitchfix.com/referral/5503565

 I told my stylist I was looking for a few "dressier" items to wear to work. I was very happy with everything Lisa picked out. Below you will see what was in my box.

Leota Amandine Printed Dress

Kut From The Kloth Mollee Draped Dress

41Hawthorn Filbert 3/4 Sleeve Popover Blouse

Tart Shaina Printed Maxi Dress and Romolo Bib Necklace

I am looking forward to being a little more dressed up when I go back to work this year. Can't wait to get my next shipment!

WIP's ( Work in progress)

 I have been having so much fun trying my hand at English paper piecing! It is so addictive. It is nice to have a portable project that I can work on anywhere. It goes with me to work for a little lunch- break therapy, then to the pick-up line at school while I wait to pick up a kiddo. Stay tuned for a post with more hexie goodness and a little information on what products I am using.

 I have also been working on American Patchwork and Quilting's Go Four It Quilt-Along. You can find more information on this in their April 2015 issue of the magazine. I'm using up my Kansas Troubles fabrics stash. I tried several block lay-outs and finally settled on this one. Hopefully I will have a chance to finish this project up this week. Overall I am very happy with it!

 

On a personal note, here is a sweet picture of my girls on Easter and a family picture as well. 

 

 

Blessings-

Susan 

Hand-dyed Fabrics

I have been thinking for awhile now about making a Moda Modern Building Blocks quilt. But... what fabrics do I use? Do I go with the same solids used in the original pattern? Nah. Do I use my Kansas Troubles stash? Maybe, but it won't be "modern". How about digging out my stash of hand-dyed fabrics? Hummmm... Maybe I am on to something. But, I still could not get motivated to get started on the project. Enter a challenge I saw on Instagram by pamkittymorning. Her challenge? to #stopdropandmakeablock. So I did, and now I have started that quilt I have been procrastinating on.

One down, 47 more to go! 

Here is a little peek at a small portion of my hand-dyed stash and my cat Casey. I will keep you updated on the progress of my quilt!

Blessings-

Susan

a block-of-the-month and some foundation piecing

Greetings... I was off work on Friday from my real job and was able to do a little sewing. Up first is my BOM from the Fat Quarter Shop. I guess they are calling it a quilt-along. They are doing this to raise funds for St. Jude's Hospital. I am completing my quilt using my collection of Fig Tree fabrics. I am excited about how it turned out and am anxious to get started on the next block which should be ready any time now.
 

Next up is a little foundation pieced zip-bag. I haven't done any foundation piecing in a long time and really enjoyed working on this. It went together easily. It was a great way to use up all of the little fabric scraps from a quilt I made earlier. The black batik is like a magnet to every piece of cat hair in the house though. My next bag will be done in different fabrics.

 

 For now we are gearing up for a little snow. We haven't had much of the white stuff this winter in northeast Kansas. 

Blessings-

Susan

Upcoming Classes

 I have two classes coming up at the Overbrook Quilt Connection

First up is the Basix Ruler Class on February 28th. Learn to use this fun ruler to make a baby-sized quilt or wall-hanging. This quilt is much simpler than it looks as the blocks are all strip pieced and then re-cut using the Basix Ruler.

Next up is Bending the Line on March 7th. Use the Squedge ruler and the Bending the Line book to make this quilt. I can see so many fun color possibilities and there are many choices for setting your blocks for different finished looks. This quilt is all pieced and goes together so easy!

This quilt reminds me of beach balls!

If you are interested in either class please call the shop (785-665-7841).

I am working on a few other projects including a foundation pieced bag, a table runner using the above pattern (picture flowers on a caramel-colored background), and some beginning quilt class curriculum with a variety of projects. Looking forward to some quiet quilting time this weekend. What are you working on?

Blessings-

Susan