It's the second Tuesday of the month, and time for the Scraptastic Tuesday link up hosted by Nicky - Mrs. Sew and Sow and me.
I have been thinking a lot about my scraps this past month, but using them less, but I've just been sewing less too - its too hot, and it's busy at work and then there is that move. As I've been packing my fabrics, mostly by colour, I've been planning my new quilting space. I still need to figure out the best way to keep the scraps close at hand but protected from becoming cat beds and protected from dust.
In between times, this weekend I did finish the quilting on my magenta and navy courthouse steps quilt. While this quilt started out with a Blogger's Bundle I curated for Fabric Spark, when I decided to make it bigger - its 70" square - I added bits and scraps to finish it off.
I decided to quilt a lot of lines, changing directions and it is going to be great after the wash. It's fairly stiff right now and you can see there is some tension where the lanterns meet up. A good wash and dry will solve that and make it a soft drapey blanket too. But first is to figure out the binding - maybe purple or maybe scrappy, and mend in all those thread ends.
As soon as I move I am going to get my double wedding ring quilts back out to join my friends, Nicky, Mrs. Sew and Sow; Judith, Just Jude; and Trudi, Quilting Prolifically to finish them. You can read more about the double wedding ring group over at Nicky's today and maybe you will join in too. I am so excited to get back to that pickle dish version. It is going to be king size and looks just amazing when it is all laid out.
Both my DWRs are scrappy and I am excited to have a group to get them finished. This one is the Florid Blooms pattern from Victoria's book, Double Wedding Ring Quilts - which I highly recommend by the way. I started this version in Victoria's class at QuiltCon.
But don't be surprised if what you see here next week is more work on my Liberty Medallion - I was adding the next border of black Liberty fabrics on Monday night but it was too hot for final pressing and photos, and also the start of my version of the My Small World quilt. I have packed all fabric but my solids and scraps and so that is going to be the scrap focus for a while until I have unpacked at the other end.
Now, its time for you to link up and share your scrappy projects to inspire us all.I have been thinking a lot about my scraps this past month, but using them less, but I've just been sewing less too - its too hot, and it's busy at work and then there is that move. As I've been packing my fabrics, mostly by colour, I've been planning my new quilting space. I still need to figure out the best way to keep the scraps close at hand but protected from becoming cat beds and protected from dust.
In between times, this weekend I did finish the quilting on my magenta and navy courthouse steps quilt. While this quilt started out with a Blogger's Bundle I curated for Fabric Spark, when I decided to make it bigger - its 70" square - I added bits and scraps to finish it off.
I decided to quilt a lot of lines, changing directions and it is going to be great after the wash. It's fairly stiff right now and you can see there is some tension where the lanterns meet up. A good wash and dry will solve that and make it a soft drapey blanket too. But first is to figure out the binding - maybe purple or maybe scrappy, and mend in all those thread ends.
As soon as I move I am going to get my double wedding ring quilts back out to join my friends, Nicky, Mrs. Sew and Sow; Judith, Just Jude; and Trudi, Quilting Prolifically to finish them. You can read more about the double wedding ring group over at Nicky's today and maybe you will join in too. I am so excited to get back to that pickle dish version. It is going to be king size and looks just amazing when it is all laid out.
Both my DWRs are scrappy and I am excited to have a group to get them finished. This one is the Florid Blooms pattern from Victoria's book, Double Wedding Ring Quilts - which I highly recommend by the way. I started this version in Victoria's class at QuiltCon.
But don't be surprised if what you see here next week is more work on my Liberty Medallion - I was adding the next border of black Liberty fabrics on Monday night but it was too hot for final pressing and photos, and also the start of my version of the My Small World quilt. I have packed all fabric but my solids and scraps and so that is going to be the scrap focus for a while until I have unpacked at the other end.
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- Sew me a Song - a $20 gift certificate
- Massdrop - 2 Mixology Fat Quarter Bundles - so two prizes
- Mad About Patchwork - a $40 gift certificate
- Oakshott Fabrics - 2 Colourshott charm packs, colours 1 -30 and 31 - 57
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- Sew Sisters Quilt Shop - $25 gift certificate
- You don't have to have joined us before, everyone is welcome.
- One link per person, and it will be your entry into the random draw for the prizes. It is the same link up here and at Nicky's blog - Mrs. Sew and Sow - so you only need to link up on one of our blogs.
- Please visit at least a few of the links, they are very inspiring, and leave comments too as everyone loves to connect.
- Use the Scraptastic Tuesday button if you like (code is on the sidebar) and invite your friends to join us too.
- The link is open until next Monday night at 10:00 pm MST. We will announce the winners next Tuesday.
- If you have trouble linking up, let me or Nicky know and we will get you sorted.
Just a note, Michael Oakshott gave us an extra charm pack for the winner this week as it's his birthday today. Do consider popping over to Oakshott Fabrics or Oakshott's Shotthrough Blog and leaving him a birthday greeting - he is a generous and enthusiastic sponsor and a lovely person!
Best,
Leanne
Best,
Leanne
The quilting looks incredible! Love both your dwr quilts and can't wait to see more of them!
ReplyDeleteThe court house steps is looking SO beautiful and good to see the pickle dish reappearing in your posts, it's going to be stunning!
ReplyDeleteThat texture! The quilting in your Courthouse steps quilt is beautiful, Leanne!
ReplyDeleteHey! Check it out, with its finished! I really love how it turned out, Leanne. Boy, do I get "how to protect them from becoming cat beds". . . ;D
ReplyDeleteThere are fabulous projects.Congrats to all the ladies for sharing and thanks you for hosting!
ReplyDeleteI love the quilting on the CHS quilt and I also love both your DWR quilts! Good luck with the move x
ReplyDeleteYour magenta top is lovely!
ReplyDeleteRead the double wedding ring, it's totally amazing and refreshing. I am flattered by your quilt designs. They are very stylish, can be used for decoration part of engagement sessions. Love, Stylish Thank You Cards
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