Till We Quilt Again!

Monday, October 6, 2014

Nails and Quilting!

Recently I posted how I store my metal bobbins.
Which you can see photos and read about Here.

However many of you use plastic bobbins.
So this got me thinking!

You!

Still use a magnetic dry erase board.

Still use mini magnets.

But here is the solution for plastic bobbins!

NAILS!

After alittle looking I found some flat head nails.

(If hubby only knew what goes on while he is away!)

These seem to be about 1 1/2 inches long.

And my philosophy is "go with whatever he has".

Now for this part!
I really won't care if the points
were removed or not. That is totally up to you.

You can see how nicely they attach with the magnet.

The nice part about leaving the point on is you can store same colored bobbins together or several on one nail.

I placed these on my little dry erase board
so you could see a better photo.
Plus this is great if you are limited in a space.

And better yet, if the nail was long enough it
could hold the bobbin and a spool of thread!

Linked with:
Nini And The Sea Weekly Inspiration
Anything Goes Mondays

Till We Quilt Again,

Wednesday, October 1, 2014

Drowning In Hexagons!

The past few weeks have been a blur of busyness.

Along with spending time in a car & plane.

So this is what I did!

Making Hexi's!

1).Easy to transport.

2).Convenient for cars, planes and anywhere.

3).Don't need to think much.

4). There should be a good end result, since I like the colors.

Here are a few that I have been playing with.

And a sampling of what will soon go together.

Yeap

At one time I even had a hexi rug!

Linked at:

Stitch By Stitch-Anything Goes Mondays

Freshly Pieced-WIP

Till We Quilt Again,

Saturday, September 20, 2014

Winner's & Sharing Tips!

I had the opportunity to participate in the

"See You In September" blog hop.

The post is directly under this one or

click here to read.

To answer questions and comments,
I figured I would answer them today.

As for the:

Square Ruler Runner

To get the square shape-miter the corners.

I suggest pinning it first to make sure it falls

the way you want before sewing.

For the length-having all pieces exactly the same length is

what will make it square.

I hemmed both sides before mitering.

The Cooler Table

This was when it was started!

This is the table I saw for inspiration.
Type in "Cooler Table" on Pinterest for more styles.

iPad/iPhone Stand

This is explained by Michele at Factotum Of Arts

there is nothing I can add here.
Except this is a exceptionally fast project and

perfect for a quick gift or Christmas!

Save The Gingham Quilt

For the pattern I used the Winner's Bouquet templates.

I suggest using the registration marking holes
on the template when piecing.

Just makes life easier!

AND THE TWO WINNERS ARE!

Rosa9/15/14, 3:51 PM

Love all your projects specially the quilt caught my eye.Fabulous quilting!

and

Kathy H9/15/14, 7:22 PM

Great projects and a beautiful gingham quilt. What wonderful quilting too.

Congratulations!

I will contact both of you for addresses.

Please respond within the week so I can send you the gifts!

Till We Quilt Again,

Monday, September 15, 2014

Happy To "See You In September"-My Day!

Welcome
On This Wonderful September Fall Day!

Today I get to show three projects I've made over the summer.
One of the projects is to include Riley Blake Gingham fabric.
(Plus I have included a Giveaway!)

Let's begin on our back deck!
#1
Square Ruler Table Runner

My hubby and son recently made this great table for our deck.
There is a hidden compartment in the center
for ice, beverages, flowers or food!
I wanted to make something special for when the girls are here!
The instructions are Here.
However--I had to change things and make it a little different!

The idea for the squared table runner came from making

these this past Christmas for my quilting friends!

#2
iPad Stands (Two)

This one is for my mom!

And this one I am keeping!

I have already watched several quilt classes from this stand.

Have also found that you can prop a

quilt/cook book, when you need to following along.

This also can be used with your iPhone too!

Click here for iPad stand
tutorial by Factotum Of Arts

#3
Project "Save The Gingham" click here

Is this Traditional, Modern or Contemporary?
I am not sure!

The Giveaway is for 2 people!
There are two "Sweet Celebrations"
by Moda Bake Shop Chefs books each with a
1/2 yard of gingham apron fabric.
Isn't this so.....appropriate?

I will send anywhere!

You do not have to follow to win!
Just leave a comment for 1 chance.

2nd chance...
As a thank you, if you are or just became a follower, leave an
additional comment telling me how you follow.

The giveaway closes midnight 9/19,
I will announce the winner on the 9/20.

Thank You to Madam Samm at Sew We Quilt for hosting and

Sheri at Living With Purpose for cheerleading this fun Blog Hop!

Be sure you visit the other blogs on the hop!

Here is today's schedule!

Monday, September 15