Simple Scrappy Squares Quilt Top Complete

This quilt began as something totally different. I cut up a bunch of 6 1/2 inch squares for a quilt that I was going to make. As I started that project, I realized I didn't like where it was going, so I decided not to do it. Only problem with that was I had a bunch of 6 1/2 inch squares. I also had a bunch of 2 1/2 inch squares to use up as well. The only thing I had to cut up was the sashing. Talk about an easy quilt to make, especially when most of the cutting was already done ahead of time.

1930's Churn Dash Quilt Top Complete!

So what do you do when you are in a hotel room for five days due to work? You quilt of course! This past week I brought some of my quilting projects with me and managed to get this quilt top done. This is my first attempt at a 1930's quilt. I probably should have made it bigger but it is hard to lay it out in a hotel room. I was pretty much confined to the bed to lay the blocks out since there wasn't much floor space available. I may add a border but haven't decided yet. I need to get some of these quilts finished up. They are starting to pile up on me! I think I have seven or eight quilt tops ready to quilt. Time to breakout the longarm!

Crumb Quilt Top Complete

Happy 4th! This quilt has been a work in progress since around April. I started by making 4 1/2 inch crumb blocks and then sewed four of them together to make an 8 1/2 inch block. I used 3 1/2 inch scrappy cornerstones and 3 1/2 x 8 1/2 inch navy blue sashing. I hope to get it completed by the end of the month. I love making these and have another one started already. I am keeping a pile of crumbs by the sewing machine and using them as leaders and enders. It is any easy way to make another quilt while working on other quilts.

Simple Square Quilt Top Complete

I needed a break from half square triangles, so I decided to work on something easy. It was nice to just sew since I had the majority of the 2 1/2 inch squares already cut up. I did have to cut up some of the light colored squares, but even then, I had 2 1/2 inch strips already cut up to make it quick and easy. Time to move onto another project!

Chicago Cubs Quilt Complete!

It always seems like I finish projects at the last minute, including this one. I finished this quilt for a gift that I plan on giving at a wedding this weekend. Hopefully the bride and groom will like it. If they don't, I know a few other Cubs fans that would be thrilled to have it!

For this quilt, I used 6 1/2 inch squares and it ended up being about twin size. The groom is a big guy and I wanted to make sure it was big enough for him to cover up with it while on the couch. I have some leftover fabric that I may use to make a quilt for their son. I just haven't figured out what pattern I want to use yet.

String Theory Quilt Complete!

String Theory Quilt

Today I finally finished my string theory quilt. This pattern is from the April 2017 issue of American Patchwork & Quilting. It is called String Theory by Sharon Tucker. Her design called for red and cheddar rectangles. I used dark blue and light blue rectangles instead. I wanted to use some fabric that I already had on hand, so that is what I went with. I had this top completed since March, so it's nice to finally have it done. Time to move onto the next project!

Another Scrappy Quilt Complete!

I started this quilt back in April when a friend of mine gave me a grocery bag full of 1 1/2 inch strips.  I found this pattern in The Quilter magazine from August/September 2012 that I acquired somehow. The pattern is called Hearts and Scraps by Michelle Crawford. I didn't applique the hearts on the border. The original pattern was a great deal smaller as well, probably a wall hanging. This ended up being a throw size quilt. Time to move onto the next project!