Ok, so I didn't maintain the blog as much as I should have during the summer. What can I say? I was either outside either enjoying the warm weather, or downstairs in my basement avoiding it. And since I was down in the basement...well...I quilted! What else was I going to do if that is where my quilting room is?!
I have to admit, I got a bit distracted with some of my projects and haven't quite finished the ones that I had started...*cough - Winter Wonderland - cough cough*. Ah, well...that's the glory of quilting (and I think part of it's curse as well), is that there are so many wonderful patterns, projects, and fabrics out there that just when you think that you've got a handle on your current list of things to make, something new and exciting catches your eye. Sigh.
Any who, here are a few of the things that I put together over the summer:
I have to admit, I got a bit distracted with some of my projects and haven't quite finished the ones that I had started...*cough - Winter Wonderland - cough cough*. Ah, well...that's the glory of quilting (and I think part of it's curse as well), is that there are so many wonderful patterns, projects, and fabrics out there that just when you think that you've got a handle on your current list of things to make, something new and exciting catches your eye. Sigh.
Any who, here are a few of the things that I put together over the summer:
Here is an example of some potholders that I made using the scraps from my son's Scouting quilt that I made him. I used The Boathouse fabric by Moda.
Here is where I made my own Alphabitties - you know, those little letters that some quilters use to help keep their cut pieces organized. I wanted to make my own because I like the font that I chose, versus something that was just plain and boring. Plus, it was cheaper this way. All I did was insert a table into a Word document, type in the ABCs (one letter for each box), and chose a font that makes me happy. Then I cut the letter boxes out, glued them to some cardstock, and put laminating paper over them. Ok, actually, I used packing tape because I didn't have enough of my laminating sheet, and it was cheaper to use what I had on hand, versus going out and spending as much on laminating sheets as I would have to buy the dang Alphabitties in the first place. Done and done. Either way, they are super cute and fun to make!
This past June, The Monk and I went to visit my BFF and her family in Minnesota (that was a drive, let me tell ya!). While there we, of course, had to hit several of the local quilting shops. While on one of our treks, The Monk happened to spy these delightful jelly rolls by Quilting Treasures, and he immediately told me that he wanted me to make him a rainbow quilt. How could I possibly tell my adorable little soon-to-be 8 year old no? So, after piecing it together and deciding out to split it up (I had no pattern for this, just instinct, and random pictures on Pinterest), I appliqued a sun and some raindrops on it. Needless to say, The Monk loves his quilt and won't take it off his bed because he doesn't want to get it dirty...which...really, is saying something for a little boy who loves to play in the dirt.
After discovering that I had purchased The Boathouse jellyroll rather than Sweetwater's Elementary jellyroll for our homeschool quilt that I'm making (the pattern is Sweetwater's Math Class), I had to do something with all the strips that I had already cut up. Luckily, The Monk fell in love with this fabric, so I suggested that I make him a quilt that he can take on all of his Cub Scout camping trips. He absolutely dug that idea (of course). So here is the project as it is coming (I haven't really put that much energy into it, as camping season has come to a close, and I got distracted by making binding kits, but more on that later). However, the promise has been made, so I have to finish it rather than not. I hope The Monk realizes what a lucky little boy he is for his momma to be making all of these quilts for him!
Here's a little cutie I found on fatquatershop.com under their free patterns. I wasn't sure how the pink polka dots were going to look, but I actually really love this! it's very cute and really wasn't that hard to put together. Definitely a weekend project!
And it's these cuties that have been keeping me away from some of the bigger projects that I need to finish. I found the pattern for these also on Fat Quarter Shop's site, but they truly come from Lella Boutique. I first spotted them on Instagram and it's been down hill from there. I'm currently revamping the pattern to fit a cross stitch pattern and all the supplies that go with that, so it's going to be bigger with a wider zipper pocket. I've almost got that finished up, but since I'm making it for me, rather than for someone else, I'm putting more bells and whistles into it.
Well, that's what has been keeping me busy during the hot summer days. We'll have to wait and see how often I get into the quilting room now that school is back in full swing. Until then... Cheers!
Well, that's what has been keeping me busy during the hot summer days. We'll have to wait and see how often I get into the quilting room now that school is back in full swing. Until then... Cheers!