Just Can't Stop!

Quilting Vintage Tablecloths Cloths!

This table cloth measures 26-1/2 X 26-1/2

Warning!

This is highly addictive.

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Second Chances

.............................with vintage linens,

..............................heirloom linens,

...........................and estate & yard sales linens!

I added a silver decorative thread and crystals to the center circle. 

There is no binding the sides were faced.

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Linked: NTT, TGIFF, Can I Get A Whoop Whoop, WHOOMP, Show Off Saturday, Slow Sunday Stitching, Molli Sparks Sunday Stash, WIP

Fallen Hard........

for this quilt!

One of my favorite things is when
 old and new collide.

I just think this is the most adorable baby quilt.

I need to save this for 
future grand-baby!

I loved every step of making this quilt!

 Sorry for the photo overload!

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Linked: Lets Bee Social, WOW

Sea Of Blue Finished!

First Finish for 2016!

I started this the end of November, so most of it was sewn last year and then I quilted and bound this year. But still is my first finish for 2016. Sounds like such a long time to be under construction but it is only 9 weeks ago I started!

Pattern is by Julie at Jaybird Quilts and called Boomerang. Since I live near the beach I can not help but call my quilt "Sea of Blue".

Normally I am not one to follow a pattern exactly down to the colors and quilting but I fell in love with everything about this one. I loved the quilting by Angela Walters so I mimicked that too. I hope they both take that as a loving compliment.

Fabrics--Kona Fat Quarter Bundle called Grecian Water Colorstory but pulled the ones that were too green out and added some from another bundle by Kona called Pool Party Palette.

Crazy how things work! I am participating in the  Fat Mum Slim "Photo A Day" Challenge for a month on Instagram. And today's photo subject is "Something Blue" at  #FMS_blue. I know many quilters are involved and I am looking forward to seeing what you are posting over the month! 

You can see other posts at Till We Quilt.

I am not sure what is going on but can not get some of words any larger (above).

If you know why-please let me know!

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Linked: Fabric Tuesday, Free Motion By The River, Too Cute Tuesday, Sew Cute Tuesday, Freshly Pieced, Lets Bee Social, WOW, NTT

Best of 2015

Cheryl at Meadow Mist Design is hosting a link-up for the "Best of 2015". This party can include most viewed, most commented on, best tutorials, finishes or your favorites.

I went with my favorites!

My count down staring at #5.

#5 What A Beauty

Reason I selected.

I longarm quilt for allot of people. However this ended up on my Favorites List!

#4 Color Challenge & Ribbons

Reason I selected.

Challenges and trying new techniques 

is what I Love!

#3 Meeting Some Goals

Reason I selected.

Why not- another challenge!

#2 The Eclipse

Reason I selected.

Love trying new techniques and creative layouts.

#1 72 Hours at MQX

My Favorite!

I so....love the person this was made for. 

He is the reason, meaning and inspiration this was created for.

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You have until January 2nd to join in Here.

Merry Christmas! 2015

Wishing Everyone Love, Joy & Peace!

Merry Christmas!

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Link: Val's Tuesday Archives 

The Eclipse!

Ready for take-off

-- sit back we are heading into space!

Earlier this year we did some traveling. And I wanted a hand project to take along that would not be too cumbersome. 

Having done traditional English Paper Piece (EPP). I thought this would be a fun one to try.

The pattern was very well written and easy to follow, I would highly recommend giving it a try. What I liked about this design is the unusual shapes of the hexagons that created the sphere.

I had this graduated black, gray & white fabric that created a Eclipse look which was my hubby's first words when he saw it.

 As with most quilts, I enjoy the whole process from picking fabrics all the way to the binding however I will admit that sleeves are my least favorite, but there is a magic that happens when you add the quilting. And the magic is my favorite part!

A few tips along the way!

Organization is the key!

Geta directs you through the construction.

Did I mention how important staying organized is!

There are many little pieces and I am sure a few airline stewards, maids and rental car cleaners are wondering what they are!

Do your best to match piecing threads, 

they show up if you do allot of quilting.

For me, I used allot of silk thread!

This wonderful pattern is called "Flower Ball" by Geta at
 "The Romanian Quilt Studio"

  Pattern Here

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Linked: WOW, Lets Bee Social, Scraptastic, WIP, NTT TGIFF, Can I Get A Whoop Whoop, Fabric Frenzy Friday, LAFF