When we left off last time, I was in the process of making 160 flying geese. I was doing them in batches of 20 so I wouldn't have to do the same thing 160 times at once. Here I have some in all three stages of piecing. I stacked the finished ones up in groups …
Category: Quilting
Busy Bees Quilt – Part 1 Design
Back in June, I was asked to participate in showing a demo at our guild area on rulers. We had four members showing different rulers. Members divided into groups, and shifted tables every 15 minutes. It was a fun program for the members. My demo was on the 60º ruler, which makes a hexagonal table …
Recycling Projects and a Big Announcement
The past two years Worldwide Quilting day challenges have produced interesting projects, but I have no use for them after the challenge is done. I entered one into the fair last year and both were exhibited at the guild show this past May. So, now, what to do with them? I can't throw them away, …
Christmas In July – More Projects!
The last post on our Christmas in July event brings a few more ideas for crafting and sewing fun. Read on for holiday inspiration you can start now. Make adorable sewing ornaments by wrapping empty thread spools with glittery trim, and adding some cute embellishments to the top and bottom. See the tutorial on the …
Christmas Cookie Mat for Santa
We had to have one small project that used embroidery! With a leftover Santa panel, I made a cute little cookie plate mat for Santa's treats on Christmas eve. Do you believe in the magic of Christmas? Here we go! Find a cute sentiment and stitch it on your embroidery machine. If you don't have …
Quilted Christmas Bucket Finishing
When we left off yesterday, the round tube of the bucket was complete. The next step will be to insert the bottom. Begin pinning it in place right sides together, making sure that the motifs are right side up. Using lots of pins as this makes it easier to keep the edges together when sewing. …
Quilted Christmas Bucket
Panels like this one are always enticing. I really like the motifs, but then I get them home and they sit because I can't decide what to do with them. I loved these Santas, but I don't need another Christmas wall hanging or lap quilt. So, what to do? I began looking around on the …
Bell Block Correction and Baby Birds
Thank you to Diann at Little Penguin Quilts who let me know that I have two typos in the bell block pdf. The center gold sections were incorrect and have been fixed in today's pdf. Download the corrected version - Bell Block Corrected. I have linked the original post to the corrected pdf as well, …
Christmas in July – Table Topper Finishing
Today we finish the table topper. Final assembly will include setting triangles to put the bell blocks on point. Cut 3 squares of background fabric 11 x 11-inches. Cut two of the squares on the diagonal once to create four large triangles. Cut one square on the diagonal twice to create four smaller triangles. Sew …
Christmas in July – Star Block
Did you work on your bell blocks yesterday? Today's step has only one block, so you'll have time to catch up if you are just starting. Cutting instructions are in this pdf - Star Block. Note that these blocks are 10-inch finished size. Pair the gold print 3-1/2-inch squares with the BG 3-1/2-inch squares. Sew …
From My Carolina Home 