Showing posts with label Its Cool To Be Square Blog Hop. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Its Cool To Be Square Blog Hop. Show all posts

Friday, May 22, 2020

The Last Day Of "It's Cool To Be Square" Blog Hop

The last day of a blog hop is the best and the worst. The best because it's been a week of
inspiring projects and the worst because it's sad to see it end. Seeing so many square creations
has been amazing. Thank you to all who participated and to those of you who've visited!


Today is my day to share a project along with some other very cool quilters.

I've been moving (twice) over the last three months so sewing has been a bit of a challenge.
The house is full of boxes and since the majority of them say "sewing room" on them,
there's been a lot of digging and searching to find what I need. Hopefully, this next week
will improve the situation and there will be fewer boxes to climb over and dig through.

My "It's Cool To Be Square" project didn't get quilted, but it is flimsy that's ready to show. I 
used several of my applique designs to create a Halloween quilt that's full of squares in squares 
and it's square shaped. It finishes at 52" x 52" so that should meet the "cool square" criteria.


My new backyard has pine trees, palm trees, and even a wagon wheel that was left by
the previous owner. Not something I would have bought, but it's kind of fun.


There's lots of the usual Halloween boos in the quilt


A little potion, green worm, ghost, and black widows!


It felt really "cool to be square" making this Halloween quilt!


I hope you've been having a good time checking out all the square projects...I know I have!

Here's who's been hopping all week. They'd love a visit and a comment from you, I'm sure.

Tuesday, May 19, 2020

A Quilt Of Tranquility By Riley Blake Designs

I think we all need a break from "the virus" and some "Tranquility" by Riley Blake Designs 
is a perfect way to find some peace. Their new fabric collection by Gerri Robinson of 
Planted Seed Designs fills the need for sure. The fabrics are gorgeous!


The fabrics are 100 percent cotton and are perfect for clothing, home decor, or other projects.


"Tranquility Garden" measures 50" x 50"


The wagon wheel left by the previous owner of our new house makes a fun prop for quilts!




Quilting was by Ginger Turner of Sew Sassy Longarm


Riley Blake Designs basic Confetti Cotton Solid Steel was the perfect gray.



You can find "Tranquilty Garden" HERE.

Making the Dresden in the center was so easy because I used Crafter's Edge fabric die, 
Rounded Dresden. It easily cuts up to six petals at a time and comes in two sizes. Love it!




The oldest Monkey Boy was "The Crew" this time. Silly boy is barefoot standing on rocks. Ouch!



 For more "Tranquility" projects in this blog tour, check out these blogs:

5/19 - Carol - Just Let Me Quilt (this is me)
5/26 - Sarah - Piccolo Studio

Be sure to visit the "It's Cool To Be Square" blog hoppers today.
So much inspiration!



Thank you for stopping by!

Monday, March 16, 2020

It's Time For "It's Cool To Be Square" Blog Hop Sign-ups

It's time for a new blog hop and I think this one should be so fun!
"It's Cool To Be Square" is set for May 18-22 with simple rules, of course.


Make a project that's square shaped or has squares in the fabric.

You can make a mug rug, pot holder, mini quilt, baby quilt, bag, etc.

Post your project on your assigned day and list the other blog hoppers.

Have a giveaway or don't have a giveaway. It's totally optional!

Visit everyone's blog on the list and leave a sweet comment.

Are you in?

Email me with your name, email, blog name, and blog URL 
and I'll get back to you with a date for your post.


I'd love to have you join in the hop!

Dresden Carnival In Rikstacket

C heck out the Summer 2026 R IKSTACKET quilt magazine that my friend, Britt-Inger, sent me  from Sweden. It was such a pleasure and an hono...