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It was my great pleasure to test a new pattern for my friend Kirsty @ Bonjour Quilts! I really admire her work and ideas... She calls her pattern "Diamonds in the Deep", but I used a sunny Kona Daffodil yellow for my baby version - hence the name. I used a visit to Port Nepean to do a little photo shoot! This Ikea print was perfect for the backing.... Firstly I machine quilted in the ditch in a large cross hatch pattern... The Port Nepean cemetry and then couldn't resist adding some hand quilting! Here it is after a wash and tumble dry... It didn't fade, just blame the photographer! all snuggly and being used by an August baby! More details on this wonderful pattern can be found here Thanks Helen for being my quilt holder! Happy days! SUZ
The time has come, and I am ready to reveal this quarter’s Mystery Reveal! So one, two, three, here we go…. I am in love with how this quilt embraces the Arizona August feel. There are …
The Lollies Quilt Pattern for baby, throw, twin, queen and king sizes. It's fat quarter friendly with a bonus king size using layer cake squares.
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This vintage Quilt is a stunning Yellow Daffodil quilt. It’s Unusual, its Large and so Lovely. It measures 98x82. There is needlework on the edge blocks, which look white from a distance. While it doesn’t detract, I’m not sure it adds anything to the quilt. There is also needlework on the daffodils. This quilt was absolutely a labor of love, and made by or for someone who loved daffodils. While I couldnt find any stains on the front there are a few small stains on the back. Please refer to the pictures. There is also some wear on one of the edges, one piece where the batting is showing, that could easily be fixed by someone with sewing skills as basic as being able to hem. It is priced accordingly. It is hand quilted. I’m not sure I’ve ever seen a daffodil quilt before. It’s just lovely. Thanks so much for looking! A1 03032031523
......was the name of the quilting retreat which I just had the privilege of attending with many, many talented and lovely women. ...
Dimensions 88.0" L x 102.0" W Weight 4.0 lbs. Color Yellow Material Microfiber Department Home Textiles Location Bedding UPC 840020736004 Location ID 47-59C
......was the name of the quilting retreat which I just had the privilege of attending with many, many talented and lovely women. The guest at the retreat was Carrie Nelson of the well known patterns that are marketed under the name of Miss Rosie's. Part of what I will share with you in the next few days is her trunk show. She is now working for Moda and is living the dream! First of all the retreat is held in the beautiful and picturesque area located in the mountains just outside Midway, Utah. The name of the resort where it is held is called Zermatt. I posted pictures a year ago of the area, but failed to do so this year. Every year at the retreat we are given a fabric kit. This year we were presented with a 10 yard bundle of fabric to make a yellow and white quilt......5 yards of white and 5 yards of yellow. The goal is for us to get a quilt made to return to the retreat the following year. The staff at American Quilting in Orem, Utah sponsor the retreat each year, and the staff made samples of yellow and white quilts to share with us for ideas, I love this particular shade of yellow, and look forward to coming up with a great idea for a yellow and white quilt. You can see in the picture that I also purchased 2 fabrics that are possibilities to use for the back or for an alternate block. Also, in this picture you can see the thread holder which each of us was given at the final evening dinner. The bee at the end covers a magnet which will hold a scissors or a needle. Different colors of thread can be placed on the little holder which is shaped like a bee skep.......and of course yellow quilting thread. The little yellow holder with a bee motif on the side is a shaker that has been filled with sand to hold the wool flowers which they made to stand up in it.......so cute! At the retreat there are classes, and I taught just one, Autumn Sky. Other wise we are all in a huge room all sewing and sharing our love of creating and stitching.....a bit of heaven on earth! I felt so fortunate looking around this big room of quilters and being a part of such awesome company. I will have more pictures to share with you throughout the week. In our gift was also all of the fabric we need and the pattern to make this bee for our labels. I completed the top for this new little quilt which I plan on calling Cottage Garden. The blocks are 5 inches and have both wool and cotton used for the applique. The pieced blocks are 25 one inch squares. I loved putting together this little quilt. Now I need to get it quilted and the pattern written before spring quilt market in Minneapolis. The background for the applique blocks is a wonderful Diamond Textiles fabric and the border is a new Diamond Textiles fabric. I'm pleased to have a bolt of each in my possession for kits, which will be coming after market. I've been reading a little book I purchased called, Happily Grateful. It was compiled by Dan Zadra and Kristel Wills. I would like to share the forward with you. "May the joy that you give to others be the joy that comes back to you." "We are most alive", wrote Thornton Wilder, "when our hearts are conscious of our treasures." This is the gift - to hear and enjoy life's music everywhere. To be more aware of what we have than what we don't have. To appreciate again and again all the wonderful things in life that money can't buy....the wind in your hair, the sun on your face; a child's laughter, a loving family, a great friend. Truly, there is something in every day and in every season to celebrate with thanksgiving. In the end, of course, it's not what we have in our life, but who we have in our life that brings us joy. This seemed to express how full my heart is today. I was fortunate to spend a lovely four days doing what I love and surrounded by lovely women. And today we spent a glorious day with our daughters at a delicious brunch Abbie prepared for all of us, and then we were able to Skype with our dear Ben and his easy to love wife who have given us a precious little grandson, Wyatt. With that said, I hope your life is bringing you unmeasurable joy.
Quilt Queen This quilt is so beautiful in person. The backing is white. All fabrics are 100% cotton. The quilt measures 92"x 92" If you have any questions please ask If you would like a personalized label added to your order .Please look in my shop for the add on Label listing.
For this week's Rainbow Scrap Challenge stitching, I dug into the last of the yellow scraps and made some small building blocks. It only takes 2 inch strips and an Easy Angle ruler to make scrappy pin
36 x 40 Quilt number 3 in the yellow and gray series is this cute baby quilt. I like that this one doesn't have a border and I got to use my Accuquilt HST die to cut the pieces. There are 3 yellows and three gray put with Kona white. I love the little black birds on the white tress. They peak out here and there. But the time I got to finishing this quilt, I was running low on large pieces of yellow and gray. So 2 of these fabrics aren't even in the front. But I think they work for the back. One more to go with these fabrics. The next one is made from scraps, but it isn't next on my to do list. I have the top all laid out and ready to sew. Hopefully I get to it soon!
The Yellow Quilt is now a flimsy. 51" wide x 62 long This 1937 painting by Paul Kleetitled Characters in Yellowinspired the black inner border for my quilt top It also inspired the addition of the
Not from me. As if?!? There are just a few more things to write about Spring Quilt Market and then we'll close that book. A few of you asked about trends at Market and I wish I had a better answer for you. I didn't see anything that jumped out to me as an emerging trend - like punch needle, hexagons or English Paper Piecing have in years past - and I think there are a couple of reasons why that might be. First, I missed four or five Markets in succession and I'm just getting back to seeing what's at Quilt Market. And I'm a little slow to notice trends.
I have a new finish to share. I am so proud of this one. Finished! Yellow and Gray Not because this was a difficult pattern, but because these are not my favorite colors. Green Binding for Brightness Once upon a time, long ago, when I was just dipping my toes into quilting and patchwork, I noticed yellow and gray quilts everywhere (not my favorite colors). It was a modern movement (and I wanted to belong). Lap Size Electrified!!! I bought two FQ bundles - Gray Matters Mixed and Gray Matters Yellow. I fell in love with this Orange quilt from Cluck Cluck Sew. I cut the fabric and even came up with a cutting diagram for fat quarters to minimize waste. Thank you Rekha Walking Foot Quilting This quilt is like sunshine peeking through grey clouds and I will be sharing with all my favorite linky parties (see sidebar for full list). Sunshine!!! Paul - This is nice. What is the name of this one? Me: I have decided to call it Axel. Paul: Who is Axel? Me: A super-hero. Paul: A super-hero? I know all the super-heroes. Me: Aha. He is new to the scene. So who is Axel? Axel is Amy's little boy, who blogs at AmyScrapSpot. Axel is the sunshine boy who is just under four months old and he continues to shine through the grey clouds. So that Axel can continue to fight and shine, I need your help. This brings me to the giveaway. The purpose of this giveaway is to encourage you to donate to Axel's GoFundMe page so that he can have the sunny future that so many of us take for granted. Everyone who makes a $10 donation will be entered to win one the following prizes. If you make a $20 donation, you get two entries. Similarly, a $30 donation qualifies you for three entries, and so on. You get it. Here are the prizes. 1. A pattern of your choice from Jeni Baker of In Color Order (1 prize) 2. A pattern of your choice from Kelly Young of My Quilt Infatuation (2 prizes) 3. A pattern of your choice from Erica Jackman of Kitchen Table Quilting (1 prize) 4. A copy of the Blue Skies/Sunny Days pattern from Sandra walker of MMMQuilts (1 prize) 5. A gift card for $20 from Bernie Kringle's Etsy shop - Needle and Foot (1 prize) 6. A pattern of your choice from Cynthia Brunz Designs of Quilting is More Fun than Housework (3 prizes) 7. A charm pack (5 prizes - Four Lily & Loom, One Sunny Days) 5 charm packs 8. A Moda Jelly Roll (2 prizes - Color Theory and Rustic Weave) 2 Jelly Rolls 9. Small Fat Quarter Bundle (2 prizes - 9 FQs in each bundle) Moda Paradiso - 9 FQs Magic - 9 FQs 10. Medium Fat Quarter Bundle by Michael Miller (1 prize - 14 FQs) Michael Miller FQ Bundle - 14 FQs 11. Large Fat Quarter Bundle (1 prize - Assorted 24 FQs) All the colors - 24 FQs If you are quilter/blogger, you get an extra entry for sharing a link to Axel's GoFundMe page on your blog. If you have already donated, you will be entered into the giveaway. If you want to donate but do not wish to be entered into the giveaway, I understand. Most importantly, I am so thankful to Sandra, Bernie, Jeni, Kelly, Erica and Cynthia who have generously sponsored the prizes. Me: The superhero Axel needs you to dispel the darkness. Paul: Really? I get to dispel the darkness? Me: Yes, and be a super-hero too. Paul: Consider it done, babe!!! Paul donated to Axel's cause and I am so proud of him. But we still have ways to go. Are you in? The giveaway closes on Easter Sunday, April 1. The giveaway is closed.
When imagining the ultimate bedding essential for the bed, we dreamt of silky smooth softness, chic designs and layered versatility. The best of basics, our Diamond Yellow Quilt is a year-round indulgence for any bed. This cotton quilt always looks chic and feels incredibly soft. Made from 100% naturally breathable and premium cotton and free of toxins and synthetic finishes, the Diamond Box Quilt is perfect for luxe layering. This quilt is available in a variety of inviting solid hues and layers beautifully with our bedding and sheets collections. Stitched diamond pattern 100% premium cotton with 100% cotton fill. A luxurious and lightweight year-round essential. Sham has envelope enclosure and quilted front. Imported. Color: Yellow. Other colors available: Soft White, Charcoal Grey, French Blue, Lilac, Coral, and Navy Blue. Quilts Twin: 70"w x 88"l. Queen/Full: 90"w x 94"l. King/Cal King: 108"w x 94"l. Quilt Shams Standard: 26"w x 20"l. King: 36"w x 20"l. Euro: 26"w x 26"l. Care: Dry clean recommended. If machine wash, wash cold, tumble dry low, remove promptly, and warm iron as needed.
Sophia's Quilt Misc yellows, cream and a little touch of blue, equilateral triangles, with a striped pieced back. I made this quilt for my niece's birth. I LOVE this quilt! Blogged here Hunky Dory 41" square Baby Quilt made from Hunky Dory by Chez Moi for Moda fabrics. Machine pieced and quilted by me.The quilting is done about 1/4" away from the seams in a light pink thread. Made with 100% cotton fabric and Warm and White Cotton Batting. Blogged here. Gratitude Spiffing Stripes Summer Sampler Whole Cloth Baby Quilt It's a Hoot Reversible Baby Quilt Giddy Table Topper Mama's Apron Wall Hanging Custom Quilt - Chinese Family Name Custom table topper 1600 Quilt
Soft and airy, like sleeping on a cloud. Our cotton quilt features a double layer of gauzy crinkle fabric on the front accented with delightful thread tufts to add to the cozy factor. A smooth cotton-linen reverse and self piping around the edges gives the quilt a tailored finish. Pair the yellow quilt with the matching Aire sham for a snuggle-soft bed that's made for dreaming deep.
In December, I was the quilter for my circle of do. Good Stitches. I decided to keep it simple, since it was the holiday season, and I asked our group members to make two cross blocks, using any shade
Bring on the sunshine! This lap quilt is bright and cheery with its yellow flowers in the main blocks of the quilt and geometric triangles and arrows of yellow and gray in the alternating blocks. If you look closely the yellow is called grunge fabric because it has shades of other colors blended in. The gray has a design that looks like stitches scattered throughout. All of the fabrics used in this quilt are top quality quilt fabric from top designers. If interested, I have a table runner in my shop made from the same fabric, as you can see in the one photo. This quilt would make a beautiful throw over your couch that you can grab on a cool night when you need a cover. The colors make it attractive for a younger one in your family, such as a college student or newlywed. I've quilted this lap quilt on my long arm quilt machine using silver thread and the edge to edge stitch pattern called Caprese. If interested, I show on the video, my quilt machine doing it's work. I use 100% cotton batting with a low loft. The backing is the same gray fabric used in the blocks on the front, and the binding around the outside is the same gray. This quilt is a 56 inch square. I will send care instructions with the runner when it is ordered. Made is a smoke free and pet free home. This is a finished item that is ready for immediate and free shipping. Thank you
Lucky me…..tomorrow and Friday I have a longarm quilting class with the amazing Judi Madsen from Green Fairy Quilts. I signed up for the class at the end of last year so it has been a very long wa…
