JAQS Fabric Giveaway

I have recently met a fellow quilter, Amy Smart, not only does she have a great blog and super talented, but she is also very nice and absolutely wonderful to work with.  I am more than happy to be a sponsor for her work.  This week she hosting a sponsor giveaway for JAQS Fabrics at her blog - Diary of a Quilter.  Here's some details on the Fabric Giveaway and how to enter :)

•  1/2 yard bundle of 4 different Sarah Jane Children At Play fabrics 
• OR a $30 Gift Certificate to JAQS Fabrics to one lucky winner.

 

To find out more and 

to enter the giveaway CLICK HERE.

Thanks again Amy - you ROCK! :)

Made By ME #4 Linky Party and Features

Wonderful projects out there :) - I want to share a few with you from last week's Made Be ME Party:

Craft & Decor:  Spider Web Placemat  |  Black and White Decor

Food:  Owl Smores  |  Spider Cupcakes  |   Marshmallow Pops

What a great way to celebrate this Ghoulish holiday! :)   Thank you to everyone that shared in last week's linky party - can't wait to see what everyone made this week as well.

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And on to this week's MADE BY ME link party:

Quick rules and all that boring stuff:

• Share whatever new projects you've completed since last week - if picked you will be feature next week
• Visit some of your blogging friends :) - we all love comments!
• Grab the button below and share the fun 
• and not really a rule, but it will be great if you follow JAQS Studio ;)

Boxed Zoo - Orange COMPLETE

I like to introduce you to my latest finished quilt - Boxed Zoo - ORANGE edition ;)

Look familiar? Remember this one that was done using the GREEN fabric instead (and no added border):

I have this 'thing' with making multiples from one design, but with slight variations :) - it's a sickness really. I love to see how a simple change, like color or print could totally the look and feel of a design. In this case, the simple change of a color - green vs orange and a small border make these 2 quilts feel so different.

In my opinion, the orange quilt is way more earthy and warm while the green is cooler and more fresh. I love how the orange plays so well with the browns in this quilt:

I was so ecstatic to have a fabric from Riley Blake (Sew Cherry) that so well with the design prints of the quilt top:

One of the biggest challenges was to find a border that would be fun but not too loud - since I wanted the focus to be the zoo print:

As with the first quilt, I had a blast making the orange version - maybe even more so because I love comparing and contrasting it with the first quilt. Love the look and warm feeling of the orange version :) 

Quilt Information:

Boxed Zoo - Orange
Front: 100% Cotton Prints (featured fabric: 2-D zoo from Alexander Henry)
Batting: Warm & Natural 100% cotton
Backing: 100% Cotton Print and solid
Completed Dimension: 65" x 89"
Quilting Method: Free-Style
Binding: Machine Stitched for extra durability

Where to buy? JAQS Studio @ Etsy 

I will be sharing this quilt at these great Linking Parties.

Made By ME #3 Linky Party

Busy busy week - promise more post and all that great stuff soon - but for now enjoy the linky party :)

 
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And on to this week's MADE BY ME link party:

Quick rules and all that boring stuff:

• Share whatever new projects you've completed since last week - if picked you will be feature next week
• Visit some of your blogging friends :) - we all love comments!
• Grab the button below and share the fun 
• and not really a rule, but it will be great if you follow JAQS Studio ;)

Checkered Flannel Quilt Progress

Progress at last! ...a little bit at time :) ... a sneak peak of the work in progress:

I'm gone from the studio most of the week on a business trip to Austin-Texas. I will be back in the studio tomorrow :). Super happy to be back and in the studio. All orders will be processed tomorrow and mailed out Saturday!

Have a great weekend everyone!

:)

Made By ME #2 and Last Week's Link Favorites

A HUGE thank you for everyone that participated in last weeks' FIRST EVER 'Made By ME' link party here @ JAQS.  Love all the support and kind words and FABULOUS projects.  I had so many to pick from and quite franky, they were all so beautiful :).  Here are a few of my favorites:

Autumn (did I mention it's my favorite season??) is definitely in the air this month with these delicious fall-themed projects and treats:

Crafts & Sewing

clockwise: Mini Pumpkin Wreath | Pumpkin Owl 

Pine Cone Flower Garland | Itty Bitty Scary Lanterns 

Roly-Poly Owl Pillow

Food & Treats

clockwise: Mini Caramel Apple Bites |  Pumpkin Cookies

Candy Corn Butterfinger Pops | Simple Pumpkin Muffins

   
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And on to this week's MADE BY ME link party:

Quick rules and all that boring stuff:

• Share whatever new projects you've completed since last week - if picked you will be feature next week
• Visit some of your blogging friends :) - we all love comments!
• Grab the button below and share the fun 
• and not really a rule, but it will be great if you follow JAQS Studio ;)

JAQS Studio FIRST EVER Linky Party!

I'm joining the Linky Party blog world.  After participating in parties for over a year, I have seen so many great projects and I would like to invite all of YOU to share your creative projects here @ JAQS :).

Rules are simple:

• Share whatever new projects you've completed since last week
• Visit some of your blogging friends :) - we all love comments!
• Grab the button below and share the fun 
• and not really a rule, but it will be great if you follow JAQS Studio ;)

   
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Yep that's it :)

Pretty Blossom Baby Quilt Completed!

I like to show you my latest project I have completed.  It goes along with the previous set, but this one is for GIRLS :) - FLOWER POWER!

For this quilt I gathered all the prettiest, bold prints I have in stash and grouped them together in this small little quilt:

Free-motion quilted it with a simple daisy pattern along all the squares:

And FINALLY had the chance to use the Stripe Ditty fabric from Michel Miller:

The results? A beautiful little quilt :)

I love the combo of fabric! So much I'm itching to make another quilt with the same or similar prints. I'll add that to my (long) list of quilts I want to work on ;)

Quilt Information:

Pretty Blooms Baby Quilt - Colorful Border

Front: 100% Cotton Prints

Batting: Warm & Natural 100% cotton

Backing: Summer Song By My Mind's Eye (Pink) from Riley Blake

Completed Dimension: 30" x 36"

Quilting Method: Free motion quilting in floral design

Binding: Machine Stitch for extra durability 

For sale @ JAQS Studio

I will be sharing this quilt at these LOVELY LINKING PARTIES.