The Smoky River Quilt

Not long ago I have made this quilt for a friend of mine that lives in CO.  She purchased the kit from Keepsake Quilting, and asked if I would put it together for her.  She wanted to give it to her son for graduation.

The quilt is called “Smoky River” using the Stonehenge fabric by Northcott.

It was a lot of fun to make, I started by cutting all my fabric out first.

Then I worked on my 16 inch square blocks next.  I needed to make 4 of these.

From there I sewed all the rest of the blocks together.  I needed 8 diagonal of the 16 inch block, the 9 patch and strips for the sashing, plus make the diagonally corners of the sashing. 

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Placement was easy, I laid it all out to make sure I was mixing up the colors and started sewing it together.  The boarders were easier than I thought they would be.  All went together well.  

I put it all on my frame and quilted with my long arm.  I used a pattern I drew with notes and G-Clefts, for the young gentleman that it was going to plays a base guitar in a band.  

I really liked the way the gold boarder shows the whole quilt off.

Total size of the quilt is:  76” X 97”.
Here is a picture of the label which I made for the back:

NEXT BLOG HOP...............  OH YEAH, I AM IN ANOTHER.....  

This one is:      "Leafs Me Happy"

                                                          

It will start on October 1st.  So come and check out the schedule.  You will not want to miss a one.  Sew We Quilt  

There will be lots of Fall Ideas, Tutorials, Giveaways, come join us. And don't forget to give your thanks to Madam Samm and Cherry Blossoms, for all there hard work getting this all together.

Till then:

HAPPY QUILTING EVERYONE......

                                    

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Small Bag or Cosmetic Bag, and Winners Announced

You will not believe what I have been up to!! 

I have been working on so many quilts here lately, I decided to take a brake.  So, for the past 2 days I have been making little Hand Bags.  Or some could call them Cosmetic Bags.  Whatever, you want to put in these little things, it will work.

I started by making my pattern and cutting out an appliqué flower, stem and a leaf.

Next, I picked out what kind of fabric I wanted for the outside to put my appliquéd flower on.  Chose my fabric for the lining (I chose white silk for this one) and cut it all out including the batting.

Then I arranged my flower, stem and leaf to where I wanted it to be on the bag and appliquéd it on by machine using the monofilament thread so not to be seen.

Here is where I did any quilting to the bags.  I quilted a flower on the back of this one but on the front I just quilted around the flower.  Next was to start sewing it all together.  Remembering to have right sides together,  I sewed the two sides first, then the bottom.  I then repeated this step with the inside lining.  So far, no problem, this was going fast.  

Using a 7 inch zipper, matching the fabric, I sewed it onto the bag.  Then tacked it into the inside.  Again using monofilliment thread so not to be seen.

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I painted a thin line in the flower to show off the petals.    My bag was now completed.   Total size is: 9 1/2" X 5 1/2" X 1 1/2" deep

This was so easy, I made lots more,  some with applique, some without.  Here is a picture of a few of them.   It was a great way to use some of my larger pieces of scrap fabric up and WOW, won’t they make great gifts??

OK, Now for what everyone has been waiting for.............

I had 218 comments (or entries) to my giveaway, sponsored by Fat Quarter Shop.  Again, I am going to have 2 winners, each will choose two 1/2 yard cuts of fabric (their choice) at Fat Quarter Shop.  So let me go over to Random.com and see who they are..........

First is number:    196  -   Michele

Second is number:   30  -  Tink's Mom

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH.   I will be e-mailing you verifying your winnings and giving you full instructions.

AGAIN, LET US CONGRATULATE OUT WINNERS.......

              YEAH!!!

So, Till next time....

HAPPY QUILTING EVERYONE.

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Dot's to Dot's Blog Hop & Giveaway

It is an exciting day today.  It is my turn to blog  and show you one of my newest quilts.

BUT before I get carried away, I want to give a BIG THANKS to Corrie and Madame Samm  for all their hard work, with this hop and for letting me join in.

For this, I designed a special quilt and am having one GREAT giveaway.  I designed it on my  EQ 7.

I got out my fabric which I purchased from Fat Quarter Shop a while back.  I kept them handy till I designed the perfect quilt to show them off.

Next I cut out all my fabric.  I usually cut all my pieces then start sewing, but this time I did things a little different.  I only cut my middle square and the squares around it.

Then I sewed the middle block.  It is a 12 ½ inc block called “Aunt Dinah”.

Next I sewed the blocks that were to go all around it.  (Doing it this way, I was sure that the fabric was all going to blend in perfectly.)  I made 8 -   12 ½” blocks called “Oatmeal Raisin Cookies”

I then placed one of these blocks near my cutting table, again making sure that I cut the fabric that I wanted and felt matched into it for the next blocks.  I sewed them together making another 8  -  12 ½” blocks

I am putting the blocks together diagonally so I needed side triangle blocks to fill in.  I decided to incorporate a block called “Thrifty”.  I made 8 of these.

Next was the 4 corners.  If you look carefully you will see I made the same block that I had used previously.  The “Oatmeal Raisin Cookie” (isn’t that a great name for a block, makes me hungry)

After I sewed all my blocks together I cut random strips of 2 ½” and sewed them around making 2 separate boarders.

I ended by putting a solid 3 inch boarder of Turquoise fabric.    I  then machine quilted this in an all over pattern of flowers and vines that I had drawn to match the quilt.

I ended by putting a solid 3 inch boarder of Turquoise fabric.    I  then machine quilted this in an all over pattern of flowers and vines that I had drawn to match the quilt.

                     

Total size is:  66" X 66"


Don’t stop now, there are many other great blogs with lots of Dot’s on.  Here is a list of all that posted just today:

It's Sew Kiki

VroomansQuilts 

Kathy's Quilts

Quilt Doodle Designs

A Quilting Sheep

selinaquilts

Dream Quilt Create

The Peach Patch

But WAIT… the Dot’s to Dot’s Blog Hop only started on Monday. Click on the button below and see the full schedule so you won’t miss a one!

                                

NOW, Have I got a great GIVEAWAY for YOU!  

I have the privilege to offer two ½ yard cuts of your choice, at Fat Quarter shop to 2 lucky winners.  As we all know this is a great shop to get fabric.   You can shop by Designer, Collection, Theme.  Get any cut you would like, and the service, well....... is exceptional!  

So, here is the thing….Go to:  FAT QUARTER SHOP  and check out their Dotted fabric.  Then come back and leave me a comment as to what you liked the most.  I will be choosing  2 WINNERS,  each will have their choice of two ½ yard cuts of fabric of their choice at Fat Quarter Shop.  

If you are a follower (or become one) you may leave another comment for a second entry.  

I will run this giveaway till midnight on September 20th.  That is when I will go to Random.org and select 2 winners.   So tell you friends, and don’t forget to check out the rest of Fat Quarter Shop.

TILL THEN...HAPPY QUILTING EVERYONE!

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School Daze Winner Announced

School days, school days

Dear old golden rule days

Readin' and 'ritin' and 'rithmetic

Taught to the tune of the hickory stick...................

I can't believe that it is September 3rd already and out Blog Hop is now over.  I want to thank Michele for hosting such a GREAT Blog Hop Party.  I know I enjoyed it very much.  I read some really wonderful tutorials, seen beautiful quilts, and entered many giveaways.  (I am hoping I have luck with one of them).

Since this this blog hop as started, I designed and made a special quilt for the Dot's on Dot's  blog hop.

                                               

I can't wait for you to see what I made,  AND you guessed it.  I am having another giveaway.  This one is going to be BIG!!!   For it is being sponsored by Fat Quarter Shop.


                       



This is the best place to go and get fabric.  They have such a great selection of fabric for what ever designed quilt you have in mind.   And their service is to be commended.  I hope you check the Fat Quarter Shop too.

 OK,   ARE YOU READY???

Here we go, I went to Random.org,  I had a total of  194  comments (or entries) for my giveaway.  I will be giving the book, "Bits and Pieces" by Karen Costello Soltys to the first number picked.  Then I will pick a second number and they will win the beautiful Perennial Stack by Eleanor Burns line.

HERE GOES.......................

First winner is number:    114  -  LINDA      

Second winner is number:   10  -  TERESA

CONGRATULATIONS TO YOU BOTH!!!   I will be e-mailing you shortly to confirm you winnings.  If I do not hear from you in 4 days, I will pick another number.

Thank you all so much for stopping by and entering my giveaway.  Please come back again for the Dot's to Dot;s blog hop, you won't want to miss that one.

Until then, you will find me in my room quilting.  There are a lot of Holidays coming up that I must prepare for.

HAPPY QUILTING EVERYONE!

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School Daze with Giveaway

School is starting, and everyone could use some new supplies.  Including us quilters.  My Giveaway has that thought just in mind.

Ah, School Days, the thought brings back lots of memories, Good and Bad.  But when someone mentions School, I, for some unknown reason, think of those one room school houses.

 I drew my picture and traced it on to my fabric with a permanent marker.

You guessed it….this time I am not doing applique.  I decided to color in the design.  I got out my crayons, same kind that I used when I went to school.

I then took my time coloring everything in.

After it was all colored in, I took a clean piece of Terry Cloth Fabric and placed it on my ironing board.  Next, I placed my picture colored side down onto the Terry Cloth Fabric and very carefully (using a medium heat) I ironed the design into the fabric.  This takes away the wax and makes it completely washable safe.

When you are finished and you feel that there are places that you want darker.  Color again, then press again, till you get the picture that you are after.

Next, I cut my picture to a perfect 12 inch square.  Then cut 36,  2 inch blocks for the boarder.  I then layered  and quilted.  When I quilted this, I only quilted in the ditch of the boarder.  It is a small wall hanging and I also didn't want to take away form the colored picture.

Total size of my "School Daze"  is:   15 1/2 inch square.



OK,  Now for the GIVEAWAY…. Not only do I have something for School Daze, but I am celebrating having my web site for one year and my blog getting 100 followers.  YEAH!

So, here it is.  I am giving away 2, YES… 2 different items to 2 different lucky people.  The first lucky winner will receive  a book called “Bits and Pieces”  by Karen Costello Soltys.  It is a hardback book with 18 small quilting projects in 95 pages.  Each project is fully illustrated with detailed instructions.    It is a brand new book, never used, perfect condition. 

FRONT AND BACK OF BOOK

Second Giveaway is 40,  5 inch charm pack of the Perennial charm pack by Eleanor Burns.  There are 2 of each 20 fabric in her line.  

To enter…EASY…..

You can have 3 entries, or chances of winning.  

1.  You must be a follower of my blog, then leave me a comment.  

2.  Go to my site and “Like”, come back and leave and tell me.

      Jane's Quilting

3.  Go to my FB page and “Like”, come back and tell me.

      Jane's Quilting. FB page      

Three chances to win….and 2 prizes…..SO GOOD LUCK!

Winners will be posted on September 3rd.

Click here to check the rest of the Blog Hop Party out, there are some fantastic giveaways going on.   

AND HAPPY QUILTING…..

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Carroll County Fair and Winner of the Charm Pack

Today I was a judge for the Carroll County Fair here in Tennessee.  It is held every year in August in a small town of Huntington.  I was very proud that I was called to judge in their fair for I have not lived in Tennessee for that long.  (And we sure do love it here!)  

I was surprised there were so many quilters around.  And their work was just plain beautiful.  Anyone who was ever a judge knows what I was going through today.  It was just plain HARD to have to pick just one!!!

Pictured below is the one who got the Grand Prize.  It was amazing how it was carefully pieced together.  Each face was embroidered on, the names of the machines, etc.  There was a lot of thought when into this piece.  (my photography skills just don't do it any justice)

Runner up was a quilt with an appliqued Kitty in the corner of  a Log Cabin block.  This woman did the most daintiest hand quilting I had ever seen and she had quilted it in the ditch of the log cabin and around the kitty!  

 

I had so much fun today, I can't wait until next year to do it all over again.  I had learned so much and met so many wonderful ladies.
    

OK, now for the winner.......Is everyone ready????          

THE WINNER IS.............
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JULIE  from WA    you will be receiving an e-mail from me today. 

 CONGRATULATIONS on winning 30,  5 inch Charms.

Till next time....

HAPPY QUILTING EVERYONE!!

     

  

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Bowls with Boarders Blog Hop & Giveaway Too!

Today is the second day of the Bowls with Boarders Blog Hop and it is also my day to blog.

I want to first give a Special Thanks to Carol for letting me join along with this Blog Hop and to Madame Samm for sponsoring (and may I add, doing a great job too).  I was all excited.  It looked like such a fun pattern.  My second big Thanks goes to Regina Grewe for her unique pattern.  It was just the push I really needed.  For you see you had the choice to either do paper piecing to make the block, or appliqué.  Well, I never did paper piecing, so here was my chance.

First I decided on an idea as to how I wanted to make mine, then drew it out to see how it would look.

As you can see, my assistant (as usual) was all excited that I had my design.  

So off to my room to pick out my fabrics.  I know she will come when she hears me in my room digging into my scraps.  She loves helping me (I think, either way, she sure is good company.  I can tell her anything and she will keep all my secrets.)

                 
We found some Urban Chicks by Moda that I had left over from my Scrappy Sampler quilt.  I thought these would make cute bowls.

I had decided to make my blocks smaller.  So I made my paper pattern, and started making my bowls.  This is my first, also my first at paper piecing.

After all were made I started putting them all together....

Hmmm, not bad, once I did one, the rest were easy.

By now I lost my partners attention again.  But she remains in my room with me.  (She has a bed in almost every room.  She is always in the same room as I am.)

After all the blocks were made and put together, it was time to put on my cat and mouse.  I then machine appliquéd them using the blanket stitch and monofilament thread.  I  added the cat whiskers and the mouse’s tail with embroider thread.   My partner was all excited cause now it was time to quilt.

Next was to quilt.  I machine quilted in the ditch of all my bowls and around the cat and mouse, Then around the boarder.  I  added a black the binding to blend in and make it look like a frame.

I put a dot of white fabric paint on the mouse for an eye, and a bigger black dot for the nose.

Here it is:  Total size is:  10 ½” X 18”

Oh no, KC is checking up on me again.  She always knocks over the waist can to see what is in it when I am done with a project.  Is she checking to see what she can play with...or is she checking to make sure I did not throw anything out I may need later?

Come and join me in checking out all the other quilters that have Blogged today.  Below is a list, just click on their name and  I will see you there.

Jen Duncan

Sharon D.

Apron Valley Road

Quilts and Quilt Things

Pieceful Life

 North Hills Quilter
Varooms Quilts

Somewhat Fanciful

Click on the badge on the side to get the full schedule of bloggers, you won't want to miss a one.  There are many tutorials and giveaways.  It is GREAT!

OK, Now for the GIVEAWAY....oh, yeah, I am having a great giveaway of a stack of 30 adorable 5 inch charms.   Each one is different. 

They are from the Bits & Bobbins collection by Jenni Calo ,

 purchased from Connecting Threads

 

Just think of the beautiful Bowls with Boarders you could make with these.  Or something special for you sewing room.

To enter, you must be a follower of my blog, and leave me a comment.  Winners to be announced on the 23rd of August.

So, please comment, and don't forget to check out all the rest of the blogs listed above, you don't want to miss a thing.

I must run my partner is waiting,  time to clean up my mess for my next project.  

            

HAVE FUN AND HAPPY QUILTING!





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