Monday, April 28, 2014

Sawtooth Star: Sawtooth Star: Lancaster class

Sawtooth Star: Sawtooth Star: Lancaster class: Sawtooth Star: Lancaster class : I put another label on a grandchild quilt today. Four completely done! My friends and I are waiting for our...

More lollipops!

The batik Dresdens are coming along. I had fine chaining the spokes. Rainbow.

Then comes the snipping and turning.

Pressing.
The best part is arranging!







Friday, April 25, 2014

Sawtooth Star: Lancaster class

Sawtooth Star: Lancaster class: I put another label on a grandchild quilt today. Four completely done! My friends and I are waiting for our long arm quilter, Galyna, to ret...

Lancaster class

I put another label on a grandchild quilt today. Four completely done! My friends and I are waiting for our long arm quilter, Galyna, to return from the Ukraine. We have lots of work for her.

I started a lollipops quilt with Edyta Sitar in Lancaster this year and I am finally getting back to it. It seems like a long time ago but it was only last month.

Glad that I am up to date with all of my BOMs and I can play with this pretty batik Dresdens.

My friend Kim and I bought this kit in Lancaster. I have not taken it out of the package yet. This is Kim's. I don't think she sleeps. ;)




Sunday, April 20, 2014

Sawtooth Star: Beautiful weekend

Sawtooth Star: Beautiful weekend: Worked on the Fig Tree blocks and all seven for this month are done! Added to the previous blocks, its really starting to come together....

Beautiful weekend

Worked on the Fig Tree blocks and all seven for this month are done!
Added to the previous blocks, its really starting to come together.
As a reminder this was the inspiration quilt.
Here are some close ups.

There was also some time for this, even though it is still a bit cool. 


Friday, April 18, 2014

Fig Tree Vintage BOM

These blocks are challenging for me. Bias edges and triangles. Yesterday's mail brought the next patterns. Seven blocks this month. This is the first one.
Before I start with these this morning, I thought I would calm myself with photos of two quilts ready for Galyna, my long arm quilter.

OK, I'm ready.



Wednesday, April 16, 2014

Sawtooth Star: Back to Blocks of the Month

Sawtooth Star: Back to Blocks of the Month: I know that I should always try to do the blocks as soon as I can after they are explained. This month that did not happen and I was a bit c...

Back to Blocks of the Month

I know that I should always try to do the blocks as soon as I can after they are explained. This month that did not happen and I was a bit confused with lining up the block for Patchworks.
I think I need to take better notes next month although the block is fine.
As usual there are several finishing blocks each month.
I had less trouble with the Pieceful BOM but still need to appliqué the circles.
Today I hope to piece the Hobo blocks and add borders to my postage stamp quilt.
Always nice to end with a sweet photo of Kelsey.




Wednesday, April 9, 2014

Sawtooth Star: Love opening my windows to Spring!

Sawtooth Star: Love opening my windows to Spring!: Even though I spent several days in Florida, I am glad to be back in Northport for the arrival of Spring. Finally! It was pretty down there ...

Love opening my windows to Spring!

Even though I spent several days in Florida, I am glad to be back in Northport for the arrival of Spring. Finally! It was pretty down there though.
I tried to keep busy there doing my appliqués with Apliquick. We all loved this method when it was demonstrated in Lancaster in March. I am not experienced at appliqué and this method allows me to prepare the appliqués without burning my fingers on the iron. :) 

Aren't these bunnies sweet?

These tulips aren't so bad either.