quilt-along fun

I finished the semester final for my Master Gardener class and I am hoping to have more

time to sew!!

I have started The Catvent Quilt-Along with Oh Fransson and I am hoping to

catch up soon.  Here are the blocks that I have made so far:

This is a fun, easy block pattern(a different one each day)
…. if you don't have time to make one each day, you might want to make just one block
 ….it would make a darling potholder or pouch for the cat lover in your life : )

piece,
elizabeth

little quilt monday~~~striped binding

Little Quilt Monday

This little mini has sat around patiently waiting for the perfect binding.

I finally found it this week and I am very pleased with the stripes ; )

This little quilt measures 9 X 9 and it is made up of UFO blocks

from a project of long ago…as you can tell by the fabric.

I think the stripe fabric gives it a little zip, and it will make a nice little

table mat for my desk!

The addition of big stitches are always a fun and easy way 

to finish a mini quilt.

Now it is your turn to link up something to

Little Quilt Monday

1.  This link-up party is for any small project.  For example, mini quilts, doll quilts, baby quilts, place mats, mug rugs,

wall quilts, table runners, etc.

2.  They can be a WIP(work-in-progress) or finished.

3.  If it is something from the past there is no need to write a new blog post, just link the one that you have already written, and, please link back to my blog post.

4.   If you are interested, you can add your pictures to my flickr group here, or join my Facebook group here. 

Let's inspire each other!

piece,

elizabeth

little quilt monday~~~baby banner

Little Quilt Monday

My daughter and I hosted a baby shower today and I made

a banner to celebrate the occasion.

I used felted wool, and a cute zigzag fabric, along with some

embroidery thread.  This was a fun, easy project : )

The mother-to-be plans to hang this when the little guy is born

to welcome him home.  I think banners are such a fun addition

to a celebration....especially a precious birth!  

Now it is your turn to link up something to

Little Quilt Monday

1.  This link-up party is for any small project.  For example, mini quilts, doll quilts, baby quilts, place mats, mug rugs,

wall quilts, table runners, etc.

2.  They can be a WIP(work-in-progress) or finished.

3.  If it is something from the past there is no need to write a new blog post, just link the one that you have already written, and, please link back to my blog post.

4.   If you are interested, you can add your pictures to my flickr group here, or join my Facebook group here. 

Let's inspire each other!

piece,

elizabeth

little quilt monday~~~journal cover

Little Quilt Monday

It has been a long time since I have had a post for LQM.

BUT I plan to start posting more often and today I have a couple

journal covers that I made using
 my favorite "charms on point technique".

I used some 2.5 inch mini charm packs for this project.   The one above is

Modern Bliss by Andie Hanna for Robert Kaufman fabrics.

The one below is Posy by Aneela Hoey for Moda fabrics.

Below you will see some pics to show a little bit of the process

that I use when making the charms on point design.

I added a solid fabric to finish the journal covers and I am pleased with how they

turned out so I have decided

that I will make this my go-to pattern for journal covers ; )

Now it is your turn to link up something to

Little Quilt Monday

1.  This link-up party is for any small project.  For example, mini quilts, doll quilts, baby quilts, place mats, mug rugs,

wall quilts, table runners, etc.

2.  They can be a WIP(work-in-progress) or finished.

3.  If it is something from the past there is no need to write a new blog post, just link the one that you have already written, and, please link back to my blog post.

4.   If you are interested, you can add your pictures to my flickr group here, or join my Facebook group here. 

Let's inspire each other!

piece,

elizabeth

big stitching

I am quilting a colorful quilt using my favorite big stitches!

It is a fun, relaxing project : )

piece,

elizabeth

swap blocks

I haven't been a very good blogger this summer, but I have been sewing a little bit.  I have spent most of my sewing time putting together unfinished projects.  One of those projects came from the Block Swap Adventure Bee.

The pattern I requested was Bachelor Puzzle in Kaffe Fassett type fabrics.  Although there are very few Kaffe fabrics in these blocks, it did make a nice bright quilt top!

I have more quilt tops ready to add to the quilting pile that I will blog about soon : )

    piece,

elizabeth 

mint drink~~~~summertime

When I think of summer,  I think of the mint drink that my sweet mother made.

It is just a simple syrup, made with fresh lemon, orange, and mint.

You add the ginger ale, water or adult beverage of your choice!

The recipe:

2 Cups sugar

Juice of 6 lemons and 2 oranges

1 Cup of mint leaves

Cook sugar 5 minutes and cool.  Add fruit juice, pour over mint,

cover and let stand for 1 hour.

Strain in jar and store in refrigerator.

Use 1/3 Cup of syrup to glass of ginger ale or water or beverage of your choice : )

Enjoy!

piece,

elizabeth

show off friday~~~yoga mat bag

Show Off Friday

I made a yoga mat bag using a free Amy Butler pattern

called Nigella Yoga Bag.

I made it with her Soul Blossoms Trailing Orchid Home decor 

fabric for Rowan by Westminster Fibers.

Although you can't easily see the lining, I'll tell you what I used : )

It is a regular quilting cotton called Mini Mikes by Michael Miller fabrics

in a bright green.

The pattern was so easy to follow and I think it will be very handy

to use.  I like the pockets on the outside and the wide strap.

Now it is your turn to link up something~~~~what do you have for

Show Off Friday

There are no rules for this link up party....this is just the place to show off

projects you are working on!

piece,

elizabeth

you are going to want these quilts

These are the two quilts the OKCMQG made for a raffle to donate to support some of the 

long term relief charities that are helping with the tornado victims from

May 2013.

Please go to this post to read more about the quilts and the raffle!

piece,

elizabeth

little quilt monday~~~okcmqg bom

Little Quilt Monday

June is my month to provide a block for the OKCMQG BOM.

(Oklahoma City Modern Quilt Guild Block of the Month : )

You can find the tutorial for my block here at the 

OKCMQG blog.

I think it will make an awesome pillow or make

four blocks and it will be a darling mini quilt!

I hope you will make this block, and please let me know if you do : )

Now it is your turn to link up something to

Little Quilt Monday

1.  This link-up party is for any small project.  For example, mini quilts, doll quilts, baby quilts, place mats, mug rugs,

wall quilts, table runners, etc.

2.  They can be a WIP(work-in-progress) or finished.

3.  If it is something from the past there is no need to write a new blog post, just link the one that you have already written, and, please link back to my blog post.

4.   If you are interested, you can add your pictures to my flickr group here, or join my Facebook group here. 

Let's inspire each other!

piece,

elizabeth

show off friday~~~moore love

Show Off Friday

I want to share the project that the OKCMQG is doing for those in need

after the tornadoes hit our state this week.  With two days of devastating weather,

 one sunny day, and then another day of rain,  I am hoping today will

be sunny, for me, but most importantly for those who are trying to pick up the

pieces of their homes and lives in the storm hit areas of Oklahoma.

If you would like to donate a quilt to those in need we will be happy to

collect them and deliver them to those who need them : )

I am working on my block for the quilt that our guild will make.  We will hold a drawing and the

proceeds will go towards the Red Cross or the Oklahoma Regional Food Bank.

To find out more about our project, please go to the OKCMQG website here.

Now it is your turn to link up something~~~~what do you have for

Show Off Friday

There are no rules for this link up party....this is just the place to show off

projects you are working on!

piece,

elizabeth

prayers for Oklahoma

Please keep Oklahoma in your prayers as the responders continue to

search, rescue, and recover after the devastating tornado. 

The OKCMQG is meeting tonight to plan a project to

benefit those in need in Moore, Oklahoma.  I will post about

the project soon.

piece,

elizabeth 

little quilt monday~~~lined drawstring bag

Little Quilt Monday

I needed a gift bag for a friend's birthday present.  After seeing so many bags

made from Jeni's tutorial, I decided to make one too.

Her tutorial was easy to follow and I think it turned out really cute.

You need to pick out three fabrics...two for the outside and one for the inside

and then you can use ribbon or fabric to make the drawstring.

You box the corners, giving your bag a nice neat look : )

Now it is your turn to link up something to

Little Quilt Monday

1.  This link-up party is for any small project.  For example, mini quilts, doll quilts, baby quilts, place mats, mug rugs,

wall quilts, table runners, etc.

2.  They can be a WIP(work-in-progress) or finished.

3.  If it is something from the past there is no need to write a new blog post, just link the one that you have already written, and, please link back to my blog post.

4.   If you are interested, you can add your pictures to my flickr group here, or join my Facebook group here. 

Let's inspire each other!

piece,

elizabeth