12/31/2014

The Last Finished Top For 2014

When I woke up today, there was beautiful frost on our trees. Probably not exciting to many of you, but we don't get pretty things where I live too often!


I was hoping to have this quilt done, but a top is all I have for my last work of 2014. I had to take advantage of the snowy ice to at least grab some pictures. Below zero here with the windchill is very rare, so if the pictures all look the same to you, sorry!



And one more that shows the quilt a tiny bit better. I sort of forgot it was the quilt I was trying to photograph and not the trees!


I purchased my fabrics from Fort Worth Fabric Studio and I believe they are on sale right now!

Wishing you all a Happy New Year! May it be full of health and happiness :)

Linking to Let's Bee Social at Sew Fresh Quilts and Fabric Frenzy Friday at Fort Worth Fabric Studio

12/19/2014

Dreamin' Daisies Finished

I have a finish! It was actually done a few days ago but I was so worried about my Christmas quilt I forgot to share it :)


 Awhile ago I bought a fat eighth bundle of Dreamin Vintage by Jeni Baker for Art Gallery Fabrics from Pink Castle Fabrics. I saw Jeni had a cute little 2 sided pattern, Lazy Daisy, on her website. You can see them all at In Color Order. I realized I had a vintage sheet that was new in the package, that would match perfectly! If you are unfamiliar with Jeni's work, she loves vintage sheets also. So I knew the combo was meant to be! 


 It's simple patchwork squares and this pattern could be made with 2 charm packs and a solid as well.


I found a 9 yard bolt of Pellon white cotton batting online at WalMart pretty reasonable and this was my first time using it. I like it but I still like my big roll of Soft N Crafty better. However, I wanted white with this quilt.


The white is Bella solid white 97. I used the last of this and ordered more Bella white 98 (it is brighter white) from Thousands of Bolts. I found them to be the cheapest on Bella solids. They sent me a free spool of Mettler cotton thread. I used it on this quilt and discovered the 3,000 meter spools of Gutermann I buy from JoAnn's actually works better, in my opinion. I had a lot more lint in my machine from the Mettler than I do with the Gutermann. When on sale it's only 10.00, so you really can't beat that!


The binding is a print from the line and purchased at The Intrepid Thread.




I received 2 free quilt labels with my fabric purchase from Pink Castle, a nice surprise! So I used one on this quilt. I'm really loving handmade labels on quilts that I'm keeping or gifting. It just feels more personal. I literally picked the name as I wrote. Dreamin from the fabric line and Daisies from the pattern. Not very original I know, but that's ok :) I put a heavy stabilizer on the back this time but it didn't help my writing any. I know I need to get a bigger tip Micron pen. The .01 just doesn't feel heavy enough to write smoothly. If anyone uses this, which one do you use? I'm thinking the .03 or .05 may help with smoother writing.


The quilt finished at 57 x 70. I lost a few inches from the pattern, but that's nothing new for me...


I've started cutting a Christmas quilt. Yes, I know, a little late. Better late than never is my motto these days!

Linking up to: Fabric Frenzy Friday at Fort Worth Fabric Studio, Finish It Up Friday at Crazy Mom Quilts and Needle and Thread Thursday at My Quilt Infatuation
 

12/12/2014

Sew Mama Sew Giveaway Winner!





We have a winner! Random generator chose number 77


Kristen Jones you are the lucky one to receive this bundle of Art Gallery goodness! I have notified you, please email me your address and I will get this out right away.

Thanks to everyone that entered and to all the new followers, I appreciate it!

12/10/2014

A New Quilt In Progress

Awhile back I bought a fat eighth bundle of Jeni Baker's Dreamin Vintage fabric line. I also saw Jeni's little 2 sided patterns at a great price. I couldn't resist grabbing a couple. I decided to use the Lazy Daisy pattern, it did after all, feature Dreamin Vintage. If you've been around my blog, you know I love Art Gallery fabrics and I love Jeni's work!

 The rows are all finished, now I am joining them.

I found the perfect vintage sheet in my stash to use as backing. It was still new in the package! I also received a free spool of thread with my last order for Bella solids, so I am going to try it out on the quilting. I received this label and one in pink with my fabric purchase :)

I will share more (and better photos) on everything once the quilt is completed!

12/08/2014

Giveaway Day!


You have lots of places to visit so I'm going to make this quick and easy!

Up for grabs are 10 fat quarters from the Winged collection by Bonnie Christine for Art Gallery.


Just leave a comment letting me know your favorite holiday, or anything you would like!

Giveaway will be open until Friday, December 12th at 8 PM Mountain Time. Due to the high cost of international shipping, this is open to USA residents only. Winner will be drawn by random number generator and emailed. Don't forget to visit  Sew Mama Sew for a chance at all the other prizes!
Please, please make sure you are not a no reply blogger, if you are unsure, leave your email in your comment! This is important friends, we have to know how to reach you or a new winner will be drawn. Good luck! GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED

The winner is number 77, Kristen Jones, congrats!!