Sugarplum Block Challenge

I was reading the Jolly Jabber, the Fat Quarter Shop blog when I saw the video talking about the Sugarplum Block Challenge.  I have always loved Joanna Figueroa's Fig Tree fabrics, patterns and books.  My first thought was, "I do not have time", but then I thought about it a little longer and decided that I was going to make time to give it a try.  I looked through my fabrics and decided to use some of my Moda "Farmhouse" fabric by Joanna Figueroa  to make this project.

It is hard to take a picture with true colors inside the house but this shows it on our little table.  I used the scraps cut off from the flying geese to make the half square triangles for the borders on each end.

It was fun trying to make sure that the writing went the same direction in each square of print.

Another picture of the end of the runner.

The outdoor pictures were true to color but the wet fence and ground limited the spaces I could lay the table runner.

I did a little quilting on my machine to finish my table runner off.  I even sewed the binding down on my machine.  That is the part that I usually enjoy doing by hand but I thought that I could get a little practice machine stitching on binding with a small project.  It was nice to complete this project.  Spending a little time working on it each evening helped to get my creativity going just a bit.  I could always use work to improve my machine quilting.  There is still time to join the challenge.

  Thanks Fat Quarter Shop for the Sugarplum Block Challenge.

Happy Sewing!

Sherry

Holiday Raffle Pillow

Isn't it fun to attend the Holiday craft events at this time of year.  It seems that I don't get the chance to attend many these lately, there is always something going on that keeps me from attending.  We have had a Holiday Marketplace at our church for the past few years.  It is put on to benefit the Lake Country Preschool.  I have not made things to sell but there are always so many wonderful things to buy.

I have tried to make something to donate each time to use as an item for the raffle.  This year I made a pillow that was not only fun to make but I think it will be fun for the person who takes it home.  It adds a cheerful touch to my living room chair as I type this.

This pillow was made with charm squares and I had enough half square triangles to make two pillows.  I think the other pillow will be a gift for someone, that is if I get it put together.  Small projects like this help with the idea of finishing something.

If you happen to live in our area the Holiday Marketplace will be at the Lake Country Baptist Church in Lake Stevens, Washington from 10-4 on November 11th.  Maybe I will see you there.

Happy Finishing!

Sherry

Mystery Quilt Update

I am having fun with this project.

Remember the fabrics I chose.

All of the pieces are cut.

Pieces sewn together, squared up and ready to put together, waiting for the next step.

This morning in my email I found a link to the instructions for the next step in this project.  Visit Meadow Mist Designs and think about joining in.  The next instructions are here.  This quilt will start taking shape as soon as I get the chance to take the next steps.  Stay tuned for updates.

Sherry

Sit and Sew Project

Sometimes so much time goes by and I don't find the time to post about the projects I have been working on.  I have been to a few "Sit and Sew" days with my quilting friends in Coupeville and this is one of the projects I worked on.

Sweet Sixteen

I love the soft colors of this quilt top.

I made this using a jelly roll I won from a giveaway at Vroomans Quilts quite a while back.  I always enjoy visiting Sharon's blog and getting lots of inspiration.

I ordered fabric from the fabric line to make the background squares.

The quilt top is pieced together, it needs a good pressing and I must find someone to quilt it for me.  I took the picture inside so the flash washed it out a bit but I do really like the finished top.

There are several quilts in this book that I hope to have a chance to make some day.

It was good to share a project, it has been a while, I look forward to sharing the completed quilt. I put a border of the light gray on top and bottom and will bind it with the gray also.

Sherry

Magnolia Mystery Quilt

Wow, it has been a long break from blogging.  We have been busy with our move into our new space in the lower level of our house.  I just got back to working with my sewing projects.  One of the projects I wanted to participate in it the Magnolia Mystery Quilt sponsored by Cheryl at Meadow Mist Designs.

I chose my fabric.

Then I cut out the pieces as directed in the August instructions.

Stay tuned to see what happens next month.

I have spent some time working on the cutting of fabric for three other stitch along projects.  I hope to share the finished blocks very soon.

I will also share a few pictures of our new space.  

I hope you are having a great summer.  We have had many above average hot days here in the Pacific Northwest.  I am not complaining but would not mind if we have some rain soon.

Sherry

June Finish Goal

It has been difficult lately to get to any of my sewing or embroidery projects.  We are working on our downsizing and preparing to move to our new space downstairs.  I posted a goal in April that I did not get to and did not even post a goal for May.  Well, here it is June and I thought I would post something reasonable that I might complete.  My Maple Leaf quilt has been pieced and quilted, the binding is ready to put on the quilt.  This will be a fun quilt to have around when we are in our new space.

This is the quilt I made using fabrics from Henry Glass for the Desire to Inspire Challenge.

I think it will help to set a simple goal so that I have a better chance of checking this one of my list.  I will be linking with "One Monthly Goal" at Elm Street Quilts.

Happy Stitching! 

Sherry

Little Lambkin Pillows

It is always fun to make something special for a little one having a birthday.  I saw this pattern when a blogger friend posted pictures of her pillow on her blog, A Quilting Sheep.  I followed the link she shared and purchased the pattern right away here at Ellis and Higgs.

I have two granddaughter with birthdays a week or so apart so I made two pillows, one for each of them.  They were pretty simple and fun to put together.

This pillow is for Mollie, she is now 5.

This pillow is for Emalynn, she will be 5 in a couple of days.

We will celebrate with both of them tomorrow, time to get the pillows wrapped up and ready for the party.  It was fun to do a little sewing and it may be a while before I get another chance. I am slowly moving all of my sewing stuff to my new sewing room.  So much sorting and organizing, so little time.

Sherry

April Finish Goal

 I am taking this project from my list of goals I created for the UFO Challenge 2017 at allpeoplequilt.com.  I will be linking with One Monthly Goal at Elm Street Quilts.  The number chosen for April is 11 and the means I will be working on my "Holiday in London Duffle Bag."  I purchased the fabric and the other things necessary for completing the bag and had intended to follow along with the tutorial Bari J posted on her blog.  Things happened and needless to say I have not started the project.  It has been a couple of years.  I feel like this may be a challenge to complete this month but who doesn't need a challenge.  I will do my best and see what happens.

Happy Stitching!

Sherry

Spring Petals Table Topper - March Goal Complete

It feels great to complete a project.  I am going to start using this right away.  This was the 2015 Spring Petals QAL at The Crafty Quilter.  I kept up with the quilt along until it came to the quilting and binding.  I am happy to say that I did some quilting around each petal and finished the binding using Julie's tutorial here.

This was #12 on my list of goals for the year and the third project completed from my list.  I will be linking this finish with One Monthly Goal at Elm Street Quilts.

Now on to plan my goal for April.

Sherry

So Many Fun Block of the Month Projects

Last year I really tried to focus on finishes so I did not join in of any of the fun block of the month projects I saw others doing.  This year is different.  I still want to finish  up some projects this year but could not resist a few Block of the Month and Sew Along projects.

The first one is The Quilting Life Block of the month.  Sherri at A Quilting life is sponsoring this one.  I have always enjoyed following her blog.

January block

February block

January and February blocks

I will be using my scraps from my Let the Sunshine quilt for this block of the month.

The next block of the month I am joining with is Pat Sloan's Free Mystery Club 2017.  It is called "The Children's Library".  This was hard to resist as I have worked with children in the library for over 25 years.  Books in general are a big part of my life and I love children's books.

January - Mother Goose Rhymes

February - Curious George

January and February

This quilt will be made using what is left of my Daysail fat quarters with the gray for sashing and borders.  The March block, Curious George, is cut and ready to stitch together.  I think I will get to that right after finishing this post.

Next up is the Have a Jolly Little Christmas stitch along at Sewfreshquilts.

The first four blocks complete.  I am using my Little Ruby fabric with a few other fabrics added in for this project.

I have a couple of more projects I am working on but will save that for another post.  We are busy sorting through our home and downsizing a bit so I must get to that a little each day.

My first load of bags to be donated.  Much of this came from my sewing room.  This will be the first room we move to our new space.  We are staying in the same house but rearranging the space a little.  More on that later.  Have a wonderful weekend and don't miss the blessings.

Sherry

OMG - March One Monthly Goal

I have been choosing my goals from my allpeoplequilt.com 2017 UFO Challenge list.  This month the number 12 was chosen as the goal which means I will be quilting and binding my table topper.  This was started when Julie at The Crafty Quilter shared a stitch-along.  I am excited to have a plan to get this project completed.

This cheerful table topper will be perfect for spring!

I will link up with One Monthly Goal at Elm Street Quilts.  Visit and see all of the project finishes planned for March.

Happy Stitching!

Sherry

"Let the Sunshine" Quilt - February Goal

 I am excited to have  my  "Let the Sunshine" quilt top completed.  I had the privilege of attending the Best Friends Quilt Retreat this past week and one of the projects I completed was this quilt top.  I had selected it as my February goal.  I love this cheerful quilt.  The pictures are not the best because they were taken inside.  The weather was cold, with a little rain and snow mixed in so we did not drag the quilt outside for pictures.

I am so excited to have this quilt this far in the process and hope to have it quilted, not by me of course, and ready to use some time this summer.

I will share more about what I worked on at the retreat soon but was excited that my February goal was part of this fun very long weekend.

I will be linking this post to the One Monthly Goal Link Up at Elm Street Quilts.

Happy stitching!

Sherry

One February Goal

I filled out my list for the allpeoplequilt UFO Challenge 2017.  Each month they select a number from the list.  This month it is the number 8 which is my Let the Sunshine quilt.  This quilt needs borders and backing prepared and made ready to be sent to the quilter.  

I really like the way the quilt looks so far and I know I will like it even more once I add the borders.  "One Monthly Goal" at Elm Street Quilts is the perfect motivation to get this one project completed.

It is a short month, packed with many things on the calendar but I am going to make every effort to move this quilt along so that it can be enjoyed soon.

Sherry

Snapshots Quilt Complete

We spent a few days at the beach and some quiet time in the house while it rained pretty hard.  We spent our time watching movies, enjoying the fire, working a puzzle and of course a little sewing,  I stitched the binding on by machine and finished the hand sewing while watching Murdoch Mysteries.  My Snapshots quilt is complete.  I just need to soften it up in the washer and put it to use.

Sewing was not the only therapy I had while at Ocean Shores.  I was able to spend a little time enjoying the beach.

I was also able to get a little fabric therapy.  I stopped by Beach Thyme Quilts and picked up a few fat quarters and a Hansel and Gretel Panel.

My Snapshots quilt was my finish goal for January and I will be linking up with One Monthly Goal at Elm Street Quilts.  Visit here and see all of the other finishes for January.

Sherry

2017 Fun - The Cookbook Quilt Along

I have decided to join in on a few block of the month and quilt along projects this year.  I will share them all with you soon but first I will share my blocks for The Cookbook Quilt Along.  When I read about The Cookbook Quilt Along I though I might try to follow along.  I checked out the book from the library to see if I thought it would be something that would work for me.  After looking through the book and reading Amy Gibson's blog post about the quilt along I decided to give it a try.  Each week Amy Gibson, the author of the book, shares a tutorial on her blog to help with putting your blocks together.   

I gathered the Denise Schmidt fabrics I had collected over time at Joann fabrics, washed and pressed them and I was ready to go.

Block 1

Block 2

Block 3

It is time to start block 4, Amy's blog post is here. I don't think I will be able to get to it right away.

I have enjoyed making these block and using these fabrics so far.  I am not certain about my fabric combinations, especially in block 1.  I will just keep at it and see how far I can go.  I will remind myself to enjoy the process and to keep learning new things with each block.  I will not fail if I don't complete every block in the book.  Happy Stitching!

                                                                Sherry