Layer Cake Quilt-Along

I really liked making the second block of the Layer Cake Quilt-Along.  It looks much more complicated than it really is.  Thank you Moose on the Porch Quilts for hosting this project.   Here is my second block:

I have made two deadlines in the last two days, so now on to Christmas presents.....

Mini Churndash is Finished!!!

I am so excited that I finished my second Le Petite project.  I love having a challenge.  It keeps me motivated.  If I had just decided to do a small project every month for myself, I would probably find other things to do and let myself off the hook.  Doing it with others out in blogland keeps me accountable and encourages me to continue.  I am very happy with the outcome of this project, although I wasn't so sure about halfway through.  I tend to be drawn to large graphics in my fabric choices and while I feel this would have looked better with smaller scale prints, I do like the colors and the overall finihed appearance with this small quilt.

Oh I love Parisville

If you are like me, and you love the new line of fabric by Tula Pink, called Parisville, go to this blog and register for a chance to win some.  (I did)  http://giveaways.jaybirdquilts.com/2010/11/sponsored-giveaway-featuring-wondrous.html

Lucky Duck Dreams

Colleen at Lucky Duck Dreams has a Christmas fabric giveaway.  If you would like the chance to win, go to http://cyarnell.blogspot.com/2010/11/guess-what-was-at-my-front-door-and.html? and enter

Strandz

If you would like some great ideas, go to this blog and read.  Great quilts and some easy-looking projects I can't wait to try.  (and BONUS--there is a giveaway.  Check it out!  http://mystrandz.blogspot.com/2010/11/fabric-giveaway.html )

Paper Piecing

I went to a paper piecing class today with a friend.  We made a log cabin.  It was fun and turned out really cute.  I think I will make it into a pillow for a Christmas Present.

Here is a great giveaway I came across.  http://cheryllynchquilts.blogspot.com/2010/11/give-thanks-calendar-giveaway.html#comment-form

Happy Quilting, ;),

Laura

Green Fairy Quilts

If you are a follower of Green Fairy Quilts, you know what a great site it is.  If you haven't been there yet, you are really missing out.  She is offering a great giveaway and has previews of the newest Moda pre-cuts for early 2011.  What a treat!!! Check it out.

http://greenfairyquilts.blogspot.com/2010/11/big-birthday-giveaway.html

Fabric Giveaway and a Great Blog

Go to http://retromummy.blogspot.com/ to check out a great blog and leave a comment for a chance to win some beautiful fabrics!

Schnibblets

I am working on my Le Petite project for November.  This schnibble is called Butter Churn.  It is amazing how tiny everything is.  (I know that is the point of this project, but this is my first experience with piecing such tiny squares.)  Here is my progress so far.

I am using Saltbox by Moda.  I love the fall colors.

P.S.:  The funny title of this post is a shout-out to my quilting friend--that's what she calls Schnibbles...LOL!

Happy Quilting, ;),

Laura

Go!

I don't know how they can keep offering Accuquilt GOs for free, but it is such a bonus to us that they do. 

Here is Another Accuquilt Go giveaway!

So, click here to go to Mandy at Made With Love By Mandy for the first giveaway and then click
here to go to Lily's Quilts for a fabric giveaway to help Lily celebrate.

Good Luck and

Happy Quilting ;),

Laura

My Prize Arrived

I won a prize for entering the Layer Cake Quilt Along and it came today.  What a great gift!  I can't wait to start on one of the cute quilts in this book by Moose on the Porch Quilts.  THANK YOU SO MUCH KONDA LUCKAU. ☺☺☺

Here is what I won:

Block 1 of the Layer Cake Quilt-along

I finished block 1 of the Layer Cake Quilt along hosted by Moose on the Porch Quilts.  It looked much more complicated than it was.  I thought the instructions were very easy to follow and I might just make an entire quilt using this one block pattern.  I am using a Tweet Tweet layer cake.  I decided not to include the appliqued circle in the middle because i didn't want to cover up the cute birds in the center.

GO! for it

If your are not a fan of Lavender Ridge, you should be.  It is a great blog.  And, they are hosting a giveaway for an Accuquilt GO.  Rush on over and check out the wonderful blog and enter while you are there.

http://lavenderridge.blogspot.com/2010/11/go-giveaway.html

WOW--Quilt Festival Was Amazing

What an experience!  So many fabric lovers in one enormous place.  The quilts on display were incredible.  I wish I could have photographed them all to share.  There is such amazing talent in this world.  And anyone who says quilts are not art, is just plain crazy.

We took two classes and began two quilts, that I can't wait to start on again.  One is Crazy Nines by Lynda Faires.  We assembled all of the blocks and now just have to add sashing and borders and the top will be finished.  I love the way this one turned out.  I will post a picture as soon as it is complete.

The second class was Picadilly Circus by Lynda Ballard.  It is very easy, but looks very complicated.  I finished two blocks and have 10 more to do, but the good news is that all the pieces are already cut out, so it should be easy to complete. 

The vendors were very nice and I had a chance to try a long-arm quilting machine.  It was so cool.  It would be so much fun to have one of those amazing machines!!! (maybe I'll win the lottery)

We ate well, stayed in a nice hotel and bought some of the most beautiful fabric I have ever seen or touched in my entire life. 

Can't wait till next year :).

Happy Quilting ;)
Laura

Quilt Festival, Here We Come!!!!

I can hardly believe I am actually going to the International Quilt Festival tomorrow.  A good friend and new quilter and I will be leaving tomorrow for a weekend of fun in the land of Quilts.  I have never been before, but have been told it will be wonderful and amazing.  I will update when I can. 

Paganini

I took the challenge to complete the Le Petite projects for a year.  I was soooo crunched for time with work commitments, an applique class I began last week and traveling to see my daughter play college volleyball.  But a goal is a goal and I am determined to make it!!! I can't believe I did it, but I toted my sewing machine to Belton, TX and sewed in the hotel, and finished the binding on the 3 1/2 hour trip home.  I DID IT!!!!!  I am famous for starting projects and not finishing them (ask my DH, no....wait....don't go there).  Anyway, I am turning over a new leaf, and here is the proof:

The blocks are made using two Verna charm packs by Moda.

Be sure to click on the Le Petite button on the side or go HERE to see all the great quilts.

Quilt Festival Quilt

I am not new to sewing but I am very new to quilting and blogging.  My very first quilt (done the right way) is the one I am showing in the Blogger's Quilt Festival.  I have muddled through some in the past, but had no idea what i was doing.  I decided to take a beginning machine quilting class with a friend at work and this is what I made.

I am very happy with the way it turned out and think I will just hold on to it forever because it is really special to me since it is the first one.  (I may change my mind later, but for now I want to keep it.)  Around the same time I decided to take the class, I began a blog and decided to chronicle the making of my quilt.  I love blogging and all the bloggy friends out there that give me such inspiration and encouragement. 

Go check out the other quilts...Blogger's Quilt Festival

Green Fairy Quilts

There is a great site called Green Fairy Quilts.  It is really cute, has great prices on fabric and BONUS, they have a giveaway.  Check out her flower quilt.  It is beautiful!!! (while you are there, sign up for the giveaway.  Leave my name and I will get more chances to win.....thanks)

http://greenfairyquilts.blogspot.com/

Woo Hoo--another GO! giveaway!!!!

Go to Alderwood Quilts to register for an AccuQuilt GO! giveaway.  I DID!!!!!

http://alderwoodquilts.blogspot.com/2010/10/alderwood-quilts-october-giveaway.html

Ironing Board Cover

I came across the Ironing Board Challenge and decided that my ironing board needed a new cover.   The old one was too thin and getting worn.  So I made a new one. It is bright and cheery and much thicker and sturdier. 

Here's the OLD.....

                         and Here's the NEW!!!

LET ME KNOW WHAT YOU THINK!!