Scrappy

Scrappy quilt

I didn't get a last picture after I quit last night, but this scrappy quilt has grown and is coming together.  I have all the columns sewn together and have added one more row of 4-patches going around.  Not sure of its size now, but I'm hoping by adding one more row of 4-patches along with another slightly darker gold brick row that it will be big enough for a queen sized bed.  I do have those rows on already, (didn't get that finished picture when I quit last night) so it is dragging on the carpet.

I think I will finish it off with 2 rows of 2" finished blocks all the way around instead of my traditional border and let the binding be the picture frame for the quilt.  Not sure yet.  I will wait until I get the columns sewn together and see what I think.

If you haven't noticed yet, I may follow a pattern somewhat, but I mostly make my own quilt patterns by the time I have finished them.  I go with what I like and what makes sense to me.  I think that is what art is all about, and don't you think quilting is art?  Absolutely!

This quilt is totally out of my stash of scraps and fabrics that I have acquired over the years.  I wasn't crazy about the golds, but it will make for a unique looking quilt.  I had several golds in my stash for some reason or another.  Not my typical color choice, but I think it works.  You will see from later pics that it makes the patchwork stand out more.

Will post more pics later in the week as I progress further.

Hope you have a happy week!

Glenda 

Threaded Hearts Studio

Happy 4th! Thank you to our Armed Forcesx

Just loving having this Friday off to reflect what Independence Day is all about.  Our freedom that we owe to those before, currently and after, that continue to fight for our freedom that I may be able to do the things that I choose to do.  Thank you!

I also wanted to share a little if what I'm working on today.  Just a little sneak peak, anyway.

We will spend some time with friends tomorrow, visiting, eating, swimming and just enjoying the freedom we have.

I hope everyone is also able to do the same.  Happy Independence Day!  Be safe!

I know I haven't posted anything these past 2 or 3 weeks.  I've spent the last 3 weeks going through my fabrics, cutting some into block pieces of select sizes, folding and cutting some into fat quarters.  I have dedicated a couple of drawers for just fat quarters as they had out grown my early fat quarter area of stash.  All while working on a quilt and my leaders and enders for a bonus quilt at the same time.

Dedication to cleaning up the scraps in my sewing studio and organizing my fabric and supplies. That is what this second half of this year will be.

I did get some pictures taken of the blocks I am working on.  They are posted below.  2-1/2" blocks in a plus sign.  I'm really not sure if this block has another name.  I'm not going to show you the leaders and enders blocks yet.  They are 1" finished sizes, all using scraps.

Do you see what design I am working on?  There are 2 of each block and there are more.  I haven't decided on the size of the quilt yet.  I may make more than one.  I have been using up scraps and these are 6" finished blocks.  I will choose some sashing fabric to go with these blocks.  I haven't checked for a color that dominates all of these blocks yet, but hoping I have something in my stash that will work.  Hoping it turns out pretty.

Do you see a color that jumps out to you?  What color would you sash these quilt blocks with to make it cohesive and pleasing?  I would love to hear your ideas.
                             

Share what you are working on.  Even if it's organizing your stash.  I know it can't look worse than mine.  Mine has been stored in bins for years now.  No lids, just bins stacked in a closet......and, oh wait.....under the bed, under the cutting table, on top of the sewing table.  Well, you get the idea.  It's always a work in progress.

I always love to see what other colors and designs that other quilters do.  Nice to see the different colorways that others see.  And they are all beautiful!

 

Hope you all have a safe and Happy 4th of July weekend!  Think of the troops that fight for our freedom, who keep us safe.  Thank you! and..........

Happy Quilting!
Glenda

Quilts from working over the weekend.

A few things I worked on over the weekend.  First, a small quilt that I started out with 9-patch scraps in red, white and blues.  It was quilted using clam shells and some little flowers in the border.  I love the way it turned out.  What do you think?

This one is a "Same but Different" quilt that will be traveling in Oklahoma quilt shows in 2016-2017.  The top is done and now to figure out some special quilting to do on it.  It is a very modern design, so I think some sort of custom modern design would do it justice.

My Little Monsters quilt is now quilting and bound.  It will be on my Etsy account soon.  (Some how I always seem to get my feet in my pictures.  LOL)

What did you get done over the weekend?  Share it here with me!  I would love to see what you are working on.

So this makes 3 things done that were on my "to do" list.  Progress!