show off friday~~~disappearing 16 patch process

Show Off Friday

Here are some pictures showing the process of making the Disappearing 16 Patch block.

I first saw this technique on Melissa's blog, Happy Quilting. 

After making your 16 Patch quilt block you will cut the block cross-wise like this.

(This is a 6.5 inch block)

Now you have a stack of triangles  I had 4 blocks so I ended up with 16 triangles.

Put two triangles together, mixing up the fabric combinations

so that none of the same fabrics meet in the middle.  You will

end up with 2 blocks for every 16 Patch quilt block that you make.

Sew them together to make a Disappearing 16 Patch quilt block : )

I ended up with 8 blocks. 

(These are 4.5 inch blocks)

I plan to make a mini quilt with these cuties.

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

I am sorry about the two links....I haven't figured out how to delete one without deleting both.  Oh well, double the pleasure : )

wip~~~disappearing 16 patch

I am making a disappearing 16 patch mini quilt.

I am starting with four 16 patch blocks.

I haven't cut them yet....I am taking a deep breath before I take the first cut : )

I still have some 2 inch squares to make more if I don't like the way they turn out!

These are all Kona solids.

Next time you see these blocks they will be cut cross-wise and sewn into 

 disappearing 16 patch blocks.

I am looking forward to this mini quilt!

piece,

elizabeth

I am linking up to WIP Wednesday and Quilting By the River.

little quilt monday~~~pincushions

Little Quilt Monday

I had a wonderful time, Sunday afternoon.  Several close friends of mine gave a bridal shower

for my daughter.  It was lots of fun seeing my daughter so happy, and helping her

celebrate this special event in her life : )

I am getting a chance to sew, but my priorities are taking charge of what I get done.

This week-end I started making some pin cushions to go along with the lavender sachets

 that I am making for the bridal party.

I am using some vintage fabric squares, linen, and some cute

yardstick fabric from Moda.

Click the pictures to see a close-up of these vintage fabrics.

These are oh, so easy to make, and a pleasure to give to my daughter's dear friends.

Although the fabric is vintage, I think the colors will be appealing to her friends.

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, purses,

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

I am linking to Fabric Tuesday.

show off friday~~~red stitches

Show Off Friday

I finished stitching my Hawaiian raw edged appliqué. 

I love how the design looks from the back!

The red variegated floss turned out to be a good choice

on both sides, so I want to embroider a simple design like

that sometime.

Click for a closer look....I need to clip some of the loose threads!

This appliqué  block is about 9.5 X 9.5 inches.  I framed it

with 2.5 inch strips of Alexander Henry fabric called "larkspur circle".

I haven't decided what to do with this block.  I think I will leave it on my

design wall for a while.

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

wip~~~hawaiian applique

I have had this little Hawaiian appliqué kit for years.  It is for needle turn appliqué.  

I have always admired needle turn appliqué, but I just don't have the patience for it at this

 point in my life!  So I decided to make this block my way... a raw edged Hawaiian appliqué block.

I am using red variegated floss for my stitches.

I am also hand stitching my Union Jack mini quilt.  I am still spending lots of

time watching NBA basketball on TV : )

I do like working with red!

piece,

elizabeth

I am linking up to WIP Wednesday.

little quilt monday~~~union jack

Little Quilt Monday

I decided to make a Union Jack mini quilt in honor of Queen Elizabeth's Diamond Jubilee and the summer Olympics being held in London later this summer.

I am a little late to the Union Jack party.  One reason is because all the patterns that I found were for 

paper-piecing.   I am not fond of paper piecing, so I decided to make one my own way : )

I used some fabric from my stash,  the florals are from Piece of Cake,

 and I am not sure about the blue dot.

Now that I know how to make my Union Jack, I am going to make another 

with some of my Kaffe Fassett stash.   Who knows, I may even use

some of my Liberty of London fabric stash.....although, there isn't much left : ( 

I will take pictures of my process when I make the next one.

The Union Jack is ready for some hand stitching.  I plan to use red crochet thread for the stitches

 and hopefully, this mini quilt will be finished by Friday!

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, purses,

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

I am linking up to Sew Modern Monday,  Fabric Tuesday,
and Whoop Whoop Friday.

may in review

Here are my WIP and finished projects for May.

solid hexagons, coin baby quilt, hexagon and cross
wavy tumbler mini, amish mini, hankie stitches
fabric stitching, tea time mini, star baby quilt

piece,

elizabeth

I am linking up to Fresh Sewing Day.