WIP and Diet Coke

Just a little post to prove that I am actually still making quilts ;).  I've been working on a couple of baby quilts to add to the shop.  I couldn't resist starting this project because I have been in love with this coral for a while now and have been itching to use it before I run out.

There's been a whole lot of trimming...

...don't you wish you could use these little pretty trimmings for something???  Does anyone use these?

...and Diet Coke drinking

I'll try to sneak in some more quilting time soon and hopefully get these quilts DONE :).

Little Boy Patchwork Quilt x 2

Double smiles for a double quilt finish!  I am very happy to share my 2 latest quilts.  They are inspired by the It's a Big Thing collection from Moda.  This project was started months ago and it is now ready for showing :)!

This quilt is all about BOY stuff. Trucks, cars, stars and the different hues of blues throughout this quilt screams BOY. I first fell in love with the trucks/cars fabric and really wanted to do a simple quilt around that fabric. 

 

After the main fabric is picked it was easy to pulled coordinating fabrics together to create this great combo. I used a simple along the seam-straight line quilting technique for this patchwork quilt. Keeping the lines simple and clean. 

 

For the binding, I used a coordinating stripe fabric. 

 

Goes well with the second quilt as well (same quilt top and binding, just a different backing print) 

 

My 2 boys are 6 and 4 now and have big boy quilts of their own, so I will not be keeping these two quilts around the house so they are available at my little Etsy shop HERE and HERE. 

Quilt Information: 

Little Boy Patch Quilt 1 & 2

Front: 100% Cotton Prints (featured fabric: It's a Boy Thing from Moda) 

Batting: Warm & Natural 100% cotton Backing: 100% Cotton Print - Organic 

Completed Dimension: 50"x80" 

Quilting Method: Straight line quilting along each side of each seam 

Binding: Machine Stitched for extra durability 

 I will be linking up at these great parties HERE.

Belated Post - Custom Quilt Completed

With the busy holidays I totally forgot to post up pictures of the custom quilt I made over the holidays.  I posted the progress a while back here, but here is the finished product :).

[Sorry in advance for the less-than-great pictures.  I took this right before I packaged it to be mailed out.  Since it was a rush delivery I didn't have time to get the lighting and everything just right.]

This one-of-a-kind quilt is twin size with blocks that were sent from the requester. It turned out just beautifully. 

I picked the colors for the sashing and borders to bring out some of the common colors in the quilt blocks that I was given.  The binding fabric was also supplied by the requester.

Due to the tight timeframe to complete this quilt, I stuck with a basic design for the quilt back.   For the quilting itself, I used a free-style meandering method that worked very well with the quilt.

I hope this is quilt is enjoyed for years to come :)

 

I'll be sharing this project [like all my projects] at these awesome linking parties :).

A Custom Quilt

Once in a while I say YES to creating a custom quilt.  Maybe this isn't quite the right now (crunch time for the holidays, new baby, pending house remodel and all that sort of busy stuff ;)) but I can't help but to say yes to a worthwhile request.   

Here's the mission - create a quilt out of existing blocks (supplied by the requester) and try to incorporate some other fabrics also provided by the requester.  Quilt size - about a twin size.  Mission ACCEPTED :).

The blocks given were roughly 8"x8" - 35 of them.  There were some very cool prints and a few solids.  Most looks like there were remnants or up-cycled fabrics.  The blocks were all roughly hand-sewn together and the squares look like they were all free-cut without rulers.  So they all needed to be carefully squared off.

Some needed a lot of squaring off...but no worries, they all ended up looking mighty nice at the end.

After squaring them off, they were all just under 8".  I was careful not to cut off the hand sewing.

Started to piece the quilt top together, adding a fresh solid border sash to join all the blocks together.  Press and voila - looking nice :)

The quilt top is almost complete - just need to add the border to make it a full twin size quilt and we are off to start the quilt bottom.

Hopefully there will be more progress to share again soon.  Katie - Thank you so much for giving me this opportunity to create this beautiful quilt for you and trusting me with all the precious blocks from your grandma. 

Toddler Size Chevron Quilt Completed

Chevrons are everywhere these days.  I love the simplicity of the design and who doesn't like a little zigzag once in a while? :)  It also happens to be one of my favorite quilt designs to use.  So I was very happy to work on this small toddler quilt:

Sorry the picture quality this time isn't that great.  My flash on the camera was dying and it was just a frustrating experience trying to get the shots that I wanted.  Hopefully these are enough to see the details of the quilt.

For the quilting, I want with a straight line around the seams approach and added extra stitches between each seam.   This gives the whole quilt a nice chevron design.  I'm a sucker for bright binding and I am ecstatic that I had this beautiful stripe one from Riley Blake.  

On the back I went for a big bold orange floral print with a solids to match the quilt front.  I love how it turned out :).

The quilt to features 4 colorways - blue, orange, green and pinks.  Each has matching prints that coordinates with each other.

I am very happy about how this quilt turned out.  It has been washed and cuddly now for it's new home :).

Quilt Information:
Hourglass Multi Color Quilt
Front: 100% Cotton Prints
Batting: Warm & Natural 100% cotton
Backing: 100% Cotton Print
Completed Dimension: 38" x 50"
Quilting Method: Straight stitched along each seam
Binding: Machine Stitched for extra durability

This quilt is available at my Etsy shop.

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

Hourglass Quilt Completed

Can this be true?  Have I finally found the time to not only complete a few quilts but also take pictures of them???  It is true - here's proof #1 - Hourglass Quilt completed :) 

 

The fabrics are a collection of a few of my favorites from over the last few months. I wanted to keep the colors different but the feel to be a little on the modern side to match the pattern. 

For the border I used a very small (and cute) hexagon print from the Quilt Blocks collection. I think the clean lines of it goes very well of the quilt top. 

 

 I wanted to keep the quilting clean and modern as well so I went with a straight stitch around every seam of the quilt. It's enough to give it nice cozy quilt feel but doesn't compromise the quilt top design. 

   

I absolutely love making this quilt.  The hourglass pattern is great and very fun to work with.  I'm sure I'll be making more quilts that are inspired by this timeless pattern :).

Quilt Information:
Hourglass Multi Color Quilt
Front: 100% Cotton Prints
Batting: Warm & Natural 100% cotton
Backing: 100% Cotton Print
Completed Dimension: 38" x 50"
Quilting Method: Straight stitched along each seam
Binding: Machine Stitched for extra durability

 Available for purchase here on Etsy:

(more proof of quilt finishes soon :) )

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

Boy and Girl Quilt - PINS

Do you ever get the feeling that you have a hundred projects going on at once?  I feel that way right now.  For the life of me I don't know how it get this way.  But no complaints here ... as long as I could get some of these finished soon to de-clutter my sewing table ;).

Not along ago I decided to start some simple square quilts.  I had some cute boy and girl fabrics in and couldn't wait to get them cut.  These are finally ready for sandwiching and hopefully I'll get around to quilting them in the next couple of weeks - 3 quilts total.

 

 

One of the things I really enjoy during this process is getting out my big roll of batting ... yeah I don't know why.  But I love hauling it out and just cutting into it.  Sometimes I purchase pre-cut batting to size but because of the varying and improv quilts I make I like to get the big rolls most of the time. 

 Here's a closer look at the little boy quilt (most fabrics are from the Ten Little Things collection from Moda).  I haven't decided how I want to quilt this yet.

And a look at the little girl quilt ( fabrics from the Fresh Cut collection).  I think I want to experiment with the orange peel (tutorial could be found here).

Hopefully I'll have more to show very soon :).  Happy sewing everyone.

Walk in the Woods Children Quilt - Completed!

My latest quilt is all washed, dried and ready for viewing in all it's puffy glory.  This quilt is mainly made using Moda's Walk in the Woods fabric and I LOVE it. 

Here's a view of it from the front.  I love all the crinkles in it.  For the first time, I used Heirloom wool batting.  It is super warm, but still very light and easy to wash.  It makes the quilt much for crinkly than what I usually use (cotton batting).

At first I wasn't sure if I should add any blues to the quilt top but I decided to do it anyways because I didn't want the quilt to be too pink :).  Turns out the blue really brings out the color of the dress on the little girl in the pictures.

 

For the binding material I used a little polka pink from from Riley Blake.  I think it works very well with the quilt top and the quilt bottom.

 

For the quilt bottom I used a few prints that was used on the front including this pink beauty - also from Moda.

  

I just really love how soft and peaceful this quilt feels.  I think I will be using the Heirloom wool batting again in the future.

 

This lovely quilt is now available at my little Etsy shop here.

Quilt Information
Child's Play: Walk in the Woods
Front: 100% Cotton Prints and Solids. Showcase fabrics: Walk in the Woods
Batting: Heirloom Wool
Backing: 100% Cotton Prints
Completed Dimension: 50" x 62"
Quilting Method: Free Motion Quilting
Binding: Machine Stitch for extra durability

Available here.

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

WIP - Little Red Child's Quilt - Quilting

I hope all the Mothers out there enjoyed a wonderful mother's day. I know I did. I had a great weekend with my boys and husband just enjoying each others company. A lot of outdoor time gardening (pictures to come) and even some sewing time :).

Here's a peak my new quilt made with Into the Woods fabric from Moda. It's all quilted now and ready for binding - feels good to be sewing again.

Ready for some free-motion quilting:

A closeup:

Soft Squares Quilt Complete

I would like to introduce you to my first quilt of 2012 :) - I know it's mid February already but hey time flies and I've been ... occupied. With that sad, I am extremely happy and excited to share my latest quilt - Soft Squares.

The quilt top is a checkered design with prints and solid natural flannel from Robert Kaufman. The quilt back is a beautiful cotton print (Backyard Butterflies from Bernatex).

I absolutely adore the way all the colors play together. It is a very soft and cuddly.  I love the simplicity of the design - showing off each fabric.  I am also thrilled that the flannel fabric worked so well with the prints.  Initially I was planning on using a cotton solid but when the flannel fabric arrived I couldn't resist using it in this quilt :)

This quilt is quilted together using a straight stitching along each seam. It creates a durable and modern feel to this beautiful quilt top. The binding is a matching stripe print that goes so nicely with the quilt top and quilt bottom.

Quilt Information:

Soft Squares Quilt - 1
Front: 100% Cotton Prints, 100% cotton Flannel
Batting: Warm & Natural 100% cotton
Backing: 100% Cotton Print (Backyard Butterflies from Bernatex)
Completed Dimension: 43" x 118"
Quilting Method: Double Straight stitched along each seam

Binding: Machine Stitched for extra durability

Where to buy?

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

Star on Pink Quilt COMPLETE

I was beginning to think that I would never finish this quilt! Thankfully, some fancy scheduling made this finish a reality. This is my newest quilt - Stars on Pink :) - washed, crinkly and super comfy:

I really love the floral print and green borders. I decided to use both to give more contrast to the otherwise more muted colors of the stars. I love the way it makes the middle of the star...POP.

Another view of this quilt - all folded and ready to be used :)

Quilt Information:

Stars on Pink
Front: 100% Cotton Prints
Batting: Warm & Natural 100% cotton
Backing: 100% Cotton Print
Completed Dimension: 40" x 100"
Quilting Method: Straight stitched along each seam and each star
Binding: Machine Stitched for extra durability

Where to buy?

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

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.