Part One - Done!

This month I finished up the main section of the Star Flower quilt!  I love how it looks so far!  I was on a roll and ready to add the borders, but when I went to buy some more of the black fabric at Joann's I discovered that it was out of stock!  Augh!  I bought it in the calico section - you know, the section where they stock the same fabrics for years and years? - so I assumed there would be more when I needed it.  The not-so-helpful salesperson said that they might get it back in stock but that it can sometimes take a month or more.  I checked out the other two Joann's in the area and they didn't have any either.

Who knows, maybe as I audition different fabrics for the border I will find something I like better anyways.  This might be the push I need to try something out of my comfort zone.  Or maybe my black fabric back in stock next month.  I'll let you know!  :)

Jumbo Granny Finished!

 It's been a long time coming but I finally quilted my Jumbo Granny quilt.

 It is made out of 5 inch charms from a Japanese fabric swap and measures just over 36 inches square.

 I used a faux linen type fabric for the back ground squares.

 And a green Japanese print for the back.  I quilted "1/4 inch" on each side of the squares.  This was my first time doing all straight line quilting and I can't say that I enjoyed it or that I was very good at it.  My new walking foot doesn't have a marking at 1/4 inch and I kept drifting all over the place.

 Here is the proof!  It was a big mess, but I'll get better, right?

 I bound it in a dark brown solid and used my no-fail machine binding method.  I'm telling you, it is the only way to go for kid's quilts and if you use a matching thread you can't even see it.  This was originally going to be Becca's baby quilt, but then I was over it and decided to give it as a baby shower gift.  (The shower is tonight, that is why it is done!)  But now I am starting to like it again...   I guess I have one hour to decide if I need to run to the store and pick up another gift!  ;)

But for sure the mom to be will be getting this set of burp cloths with elephants on them.

I haven't forgotten about my other QuiltCon posts, but it might be a bit before I post.  Have a great weekend!

QuiltCon Post #3

Here is the last group of quilts that I took pictures of at QuiltCon:

This was an amazing quilt!  The quilting and piecing were even better in person.  It really deserved the Best in Show Award.

I love this "Modern American Jane" quilt.  It think it would be fun to do as a group quilt along.

Blurry, but very traditional pattern and fabrics in an alternate layout
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Love this!

I really like this one too!  So simple yet so cool.

There were many more amazing quilts but these are the only ones I had time to get pictures of.  So many ideas!  So little time!

QuiltCon Post #2

Before going to QuiltCon I felt rather obligated - in a good way! - to make some cool, handmade stuff to take.  I used some fabric from the Heather Ross Fabric Swap I hosted last fall to make this awesome triple-zip bag to hold my English paper piecing  (tutorial found here) and sunglasses case.  I made the case much like this tutorial, except I added a magnetic snap and decorative button and stitching.  Love!  And I love that I had to use the sunglasses even more!

 I also finished binding this quilt for Becca to use.  It almost didn't make it - I literally pulled the quilt out of the dryer and stuffed it into my bag minutes before going to the airport.  But man, I love all of those rainbow colors.

Becca had fun playing on it during some of the lectures at the conference.  She also had fun playing with my show pass and name tag.

I made this name tag a few weeks ago to take too.  I am loving the thread on the sewing machine!  I'm not keen on the bow, but it was necessary to cover a stain.   Not as many people at the conference had quilted name tags as I had expected.  My husband thought I was kidding when I mentioned that it was encouraged in our local guild to make a name tag to wear at the meetings - we're a crazy bunch!

I hope you aren't sick of QuiltCon yet, because I have a few more posts to go and a small giveaway coming up next week!  Have a great weekend!