Scrap Giveaway!

I just had to start with a non quilting picture. My granddaughter, Madison made her first communion a couple of weeks ago and today was their May Procession. The school has all the 2nd graders wear their communion outfits to the procession. At least they get 2 wearings out of them! She opted to leave the veil at home but the crown got the thumbs up! I just love this age.

I posted this on Instagram....we had a speaker (I can't remember who) and she told us to pick out your fabrics, mix them all up and throw them on the floor. If one color is not working it will stand out. I just realized I use this method all the time without even thinking about it. Notice there is purple in there! Have you ever done this?

Here they are all nicely ironed waiting for me to sew them together.

I follow Red Pepper Quilts and I love everything she makes! When I saw this rectangular postage stamp type quilt I knew I wanted to make it. I decided to try one block to see if it was for me. I think so.....it would be a good retreat block where you just sew and cut, sew and cut, little thinking required.

So as I decided to start yet another quilt, I really feel anxious about all these scraps. Here you see some sorted by colors.

Strips in a bin. mostly from assorted jelly rolls.

Another basket that sits on the floor next to my machine. I really do need to come up with a system that works for me and stick with it! For today it's just too much for me to deal with! So I decided to clean them out with a giveaway. I will not guarantee any sizes but there will be a variety for sure! If I can't stuff them all into one envelope I will have 2 to give away.
To win, leave me a comment and tell me what is your favorite size strip(s). Be sure to leave me your email address if you are a no reply commenter or I will not be able to contact you. This is in the US only because of the price of postage. I will pick the winner next Friday 5/20, I need some time to clean out those scraps! GIVEAWAY IS NOW CLOSED!

In the wings are some more that need borders and quilting..........

Kelly

Challenge

I know I have been MIA. I have no excuses other than real life has taken over with many obligations, most of them good ones!
This quilt was made as part of a challenge for the Penn Oaks Quilt Guild. We had to make a quilt based on a Silver Screen movie, mine was The Birds. I will always remember my mom letting my sister and I watch it for the first time. That farmer with the X's over his eyes still scares me!

I really enjoyed making this quilt and it has become a favorite of mine. I think the quilting works too.

The birds are made without a pattern which always makes it challenging to set them into a cohesive quilt!

It won the Smile Maker award!

My other guild, Calico Cutters also had a bird challenge. These quilts will go to a homeless shelter for them to auction off to raise funds.

It was made using fusible applique with a blanket stitch to hold it all down.

Finn eating pizza

My grandson, Finn had his first birthday last weekend. I can't believe he is 1 already! He is such a little lovey and a very happy child!

Granddaughters, Fallon and Maddy

My oldest granddaughter Fallon made her confirmation last week too. Now you can see why I haven't blogged!

I must admit I have been infatuated with Instagram. It is quick, easy, fast and fun. Now that Facebook has taken over they are going to change it. Not many people are happy with the change, so you may be seeing more people go back to blogging, me included!

Kelly

Small Sewing Day

The first finish in my new, but not yet complete sewing room. My granddaughter Maddy didn't have school today so we made a quilt. My friend Cheryl gave this panel to me and it was perfect for a 6 year old.

She did do the stitching and was afraid her hands would go under the presser foot. I had my hands on top of her hands at all times.

She asked if she could pick out the stitches. We ended up doing a zig zag.

She liked using my snips to cut the threads. She looks like she has been doing this for a while!

She also enjoyed taking out the safety pins.

She organized all my pins....

fast forward we are on to the next project....

Remember these?

After a few games of Go Fish and reading some new books it was time for her to leave with her new quilt. She was very proud to show her signature on the back.
We did have one disagreement. She wanted to use a fabric I was saving for another project, for the back of her quilt. When I told her to pick another, she got a little grumpy because "she really liked" that one. When she left she told me she still liked that other fabric better.....I think she is already coveting my stash!

Kelly

Miscellaneous Monday

My baby sister Flynn's birthday is this week. Remember all those scraps I was playing with this past week? Well they were turned into a runner. I am not sure if she will like it or not, but it is colorful!

The fabric on the back is one my favorites, a Heather Bailey from long ago. I like it with the binding.

Today my granddaughter, Maddy made a counter quilt. I wanted to go through some charm squares and she needed to see all of them.

This is her favorite, she even took it with her! Apparently we are now sharing fabric....

We did not have enough time for glitter today but she still managed to get into the craft room to make me a card. These are the days you want to keep forever.

Kelly

Monday Morning Post

The baby quilt is finished and 2 weeks ahead of time. I think the mama will like it.

It is very overcast here today so it is hard to get a good picture. The colors are grey and pink.

Speaking of pink things I got to spend the day on Friday with Maddy, just the 2 of us. First we went to see the movie Brave. Neither one of us thought it was that good. She was ready to leave after the first 10 minutes.

We made her pillow. Sewing velvet with a 4yr old on your lap was a definite challenge! Thanks again Cheryl for the monogram!

She picked out this fabric for the back, surprise it's Barbie! She stuffed it and slipped stitch the opening with purple thread because she thought it would look pretty.

Next we moved on to beading some bracelets....

Some needlepoint.....thanks for the tip Kathy D! The plastic needle was a great idea. She really felt like she was sewing.

At the last minute she decided it was Julie's birthday. We didn't have time to make a cake so we made do with ice cream and candles.
Oh to be 4 again!

Kelly

Happy Day

All I can say is that I missed out the first time Flea Market Fancy was released. So I indulged and bought the re-issue of it. These are so my colors, ask any of my friends and they will agree.

I really love these green dots, I might have to get some more.

Elliot and Maddy

This is what the quilts are all about, making a fort for cousins to hang out in.

Elliot made super hero glasses out of pot holder loops, he thinks they are cool!

Kelly

I Know You Are Jealous!

You know you wish you had one of these! One year our kids gave us this for Christmas. There is a movie called "A Christmas Story" and this was one of the interesting things in the movie. Check it out, you will be laughing! It is a funny movie.

Isn't this beautiful! My friend Cynthia, from Arkansas made this for me for my birthday. She is such a talented quilter and sewer. I am always excited to see what she sends me. Thank you Cynthia!!!

Here are my littlest grandchildren, Elliot and Maddy. They are all dressed up for Elliot's concert at preschool.

At the concert Elliot chose to lip sync! For whatever reason he did not sing! Oh well who knows what goes on in the mind of a 4 year old???

I love them at this age and want to hold on to it forever! Notice the sparkley shoes on Maddy!!

Kelly

Fooling Around

I should be quilting the Halloween quilt. Today instead I am watching my grandaughter, Maddy and we decided to work on some arts and crafts. First she wanted to do some stamping, then she wanted to write with a pen that clicks. While she was doing that I was drawing up some quilts I want to do in my sketch book. As soon as she saw that I had some colored pencils she just had to write in it too.



Can you tell which one is Maddy's?



Well one page was not enough and I do want to encourage her.....I have put the date on the pages so I can show it to her when she is older. She likes to use every color even if it is just a little bit.

This is what I am using on the next project but not until the other one is quilted. I think I am really going to like this one! For a change I know exactly what I am going to do.

Kelly

Ballerinas Do Ride Harleys

Madison

Yesterday was a rainy kind of day. The rain stopped and a certain little ballerina wanted to go outside and ride her motorcycle. I love the look!

Racing with

her Dido



pink chucks complete the look



Oh to be almost 3 again!!

Kelly