Monday, April 18, 2022

A Wonderful World Of "Space Race" Color Blog Hop

Today is my day to hang out in Moosestash Quilting's "Wonderful World of Color" blog hop and with Joan as the hostess, this week is going to rock with amazing inspiration! Thanks, Joan!

Joan's challenge was simple: The sky is the limit. Color, world, lets face it anything fits this theme, don't you think?

I got excited about Benartex's new fabrics, "Space Race" by Painted Sky Studios, and thought they definitely fit the "world" and "color" part of this challenge. The fabrics are beautiful and the colors are bright!

"Space Encounter"
54" x 66"


My quilt back is Shadow Blush Twilight Blue in 58" wide fabric.


There are several panels available, including this one that is approximately 24" x 57".
(This was trimmed to a smaller size to fit the quilt)


Gorgeous panels to choose from!


Love the gradients and planets in these fabrics.

The spaceman's applique fabric was Cotton Shot Licorice and Cotton Shot Wedding Pearl.
It has a nice sparkly shine to it.
 

There was a space encounter with a little green guy!


A little out-of-this world church visit isn't a bad idea, especially when it's as cool as this
one at Nelsons Ghost Town. The stained glass behind the quilt is beautiful.


You can find the pattern for "Space Encounter" HERE.

This fabric really called my name with all the beautiful colors in it, so with a little leftover I made a mini quilt. I had no idea that aliens made quilts and had UFO's in their spaceship like we have in our closets. 



The photo crew was awesome!


You can find the pattern for "Space Encounter" HERE.

Be sure to check out the other "Wonderful World of Color" bloggers:

Monday April 18

 Tuesday April 19


Wednesday April 20

 Thursday April 21

 Friday April 22


Check out this article at Porch by Cassandra Rosas, "Decorate Your Home with Crochet, Knitting,
 and Quilting: The Experts Tell Us How to Do It" HERE to see my answer to this question: 

How do you design a quilt inspired in a holiday season, what is the creative 
process and where do you get your inspiration?
 
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Sunday, April 17, 2022

The Wonderful World Of Color Begins

We are off and running with this month's blog hop, The Wonderful World of Color, and it's sure to be an inspiring week of sweet projects. Joan from Moosestash Quilting is the hostess with the magic to have us rolling out the color in our worlds...let the fun begin!


Here are the colorful bloggers this week:

Monday April 18

 Tuesday April 19


Wednesday April 20

 Thursday April 21

 Friday April 22


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Wednesday, April 13, 2022

Happenings In My World

It was a great weekend in St. George, Utah, with two of my friends, Susan and Vickie, which involved quilt stores, cookies, laughter, and a quilt show. Loved it all! I wish I'd taken some photos of us.

Deonn from Quiltscapes was teaching a class at the quilt show and thankfully we managed a quick meet with a hug and chat in a quilt store before she headed out of town. I love that lady...so talented and sweet!

This quilt on display reminded me of my wicked cohorts, Joan and Carla, who 
share the fun with me on Cackling Stitches. So much detail in the quilt...wow!


There were so many gorgeous quilts to look at, but the Halloween ones caught 
my attention just a little bit more. This guy was fun!


I made a few purchases while I was there, including a collage pattern.
I loved the quilting on the sample, simple but it was perfect for it.


This quilt had some cool binding on it that was for sale. They have plain binding,
but also some with crocheted binding. It's great for burp clothes!
They have an Etsy store called Vintage Door with lots of pretty binding.


Creepy Bunny agreed to model for this seam ripper I bought. He's so nice!
Summit Wood Products, has the most gorgeous seam rippers, stilettos, and crochet tools
I've ever seen. The tips on the seam rippers are replaceable when they get dull. 


Is there anything sweeter than holding a sleeping baby...nope!


The princess is getting so big!

I hope you have some beautiful happenings in your world this week!

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Monday, April 11, 2022

Spring Is Magical Mini Quilt

Enough of all the cold and snowy weather...bring on the spring sunshine! It's time for some warmth, flowers, and hummingbirds. This little mini quilt will surely add some cheer to the beginning of spring. check out ThermOWeb's blog for this and other fun spring projects!

Spring Is Magical
12" x 14" mini quilt



Did you know that hummingbirds symbolize lightness and joy, and are often thought of as magical beings that assist in a life's journey or deliver messages from loved ones who have passed? I think they are mostly brave and beautiful creatures that dash about with great speed and are meant to make us smile.


Heat n Bond Lite EZ Print Sheets makes copying your applique designs so easy. 
Just run the printable sheets through your inkjet printer...no tracing with a pencil!



Step 1: Trace applique designs on smooth side of Heat n Bond Lite Iron-on Adhesive or use Heat n Bond Lite EZ Print Sheets. Be sure to write the letter of piece on traced designs. Designs are reversed so they will be the correct direction when ironed on fabrics.

Step 2: Cut around traced applique designs leaving at least a quarter inch from solid line. Hint: Writing the desired fabric color on the paper applique piece can avoid confusion when ironing to fabric. Iron applique designs (rough side down) to wrong side of fabrics following package directions. Let cool.



Step 3: Follow package directions, iron Heat n Bond Light Weight Non-Woven Interfacing to wrong side of 13 ½” x 15 ½” fabric rectangle. *Applique Tip: Ironing lightweight interfacing to the wrong side of fabric used in applique blocks can add stability and make stitching small pieces easier.



Step 4: Cut out applique pieces on solid lines. Peel off paper liner from the backs of applique pieces. Follow design keys for correct placement. Place applique, adhesive side down, on right side of fabric. Press according to package directions until entire piece is bonded. Let cool.

Step 5: Sew around edges using a straight, zig-zag, or blanket stitch.



Step 6: Assemble mini quilt - Protect the area where you will be working by placing an old sheet or paper under and around the area you’ll be spraying. Place the fleece on work area, smoothing to remove wrinkles. Place the wall hanging front, wrong side down, on top of fleece. Smooth to remove wrinkles.



Roll back three or four inches of the front to expose some of the fleece and the wrong side of the quilt front. Using the Spray n Bond Basting Adhesive, lightly spray fleece from one edge to the other. Carefully roll the front over the fleece. Smooth fabric to ensure it adheres to the sprayed fleece and remove any wrinkles. Continue spraying and smoothing a few inches at a time. Check for creases or folds you might have missed. Repeat process with quilt back. Let dry.



Step 7: Quilt the front wall hanging and fleece using your favorite quilting method. Add any decorative stitches using hand or machine embroidery/stitching.



Step 8: Trim quilt to 12 ½” x 14 ½”.



Optional: Add dowel hanger - Create corner pockets on the back using two 3½” x 3½” squares of fabric. Lightly spray baste squares. Fold the squares in half diagonally and press on fold. Place raw edges of folded corners in top corners of wall hanging back. Use iCraft Liquid Fabric Fuse along raw edges to glue in place; let dry.



Add binding using your favorite method. Place dowel between the two corners. The dowel hangs easily on a nail on a wall or use clips to attach to a hanger.



This little mini is quick, easy, and adds just the right touch of spring to your home. You can find the "Spring Is Magical" pattern HERE.


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Tuesday, April 5, 2022

Aliens Have UFO's Too

Word on the street is that Aliens DO have UFO's! Or maybe I'm just letting those crazy creative thoughts in my head transform into reality with a mini quilt. Yeah, that's probably it!

12" x 14"


I used a different crew for this photoshoot. They were a little intimidating and scary!


Joan at Moosestash Quilting has a blog hop coming soon (April 18-22) that is called "Wonderful World of Color" and I had some leftover Benartex fabric from that project. 


I was so lucky to have Carla from Creatin' in the Sticks visit last weekend.
It was really, really, fun to hang out with her and her husband!
The Big Horn Sheep turned their backs on us...rude!


We took photos of our quilts at Nelsons Ghost Town and had breakfast in Boulder city.
Good times!


This guy was quite the poser with my quilt. Hard to tell if he liked it or not.


I used my favorite products from ThermOWeb that are out-of-this-world!


Heat n Bond Lite Iron-on Adhesive or Heat n Bond Lite EZ Print Sheets

Spray n Bond Basting Adhesive

Stitch n Sew High Loft Fleece

Heat n Bond Light Weight Non-Woven Interfacing

iCraft Liquid Fabric Fuse


You can find "Alien Quilter" in my Etsy store HERE.

Blog hops coming soon!
If you haven't signed up for one, you really should.




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Friday, April 1, 2022

Cackling Stitches Creepy Critters BOM - April

It's that time again...a new Creepy Critters Block! I love joining with Joan from Moosestash Quilting and Carla from Creatin' in the Sticks to make these blocks. They are so wickedly fun! Check out the new blocks on our Facebook page, Cackling Stitches, HERE.

This is my version of "Creepy Critters" 


Here's how the BOM works at Cackling Stitches:

The BOM will run from February 1st to August 30th.
On the 1st day of each month we will release block patterns that will be free until the next block(s) is released.
Once new blocks are released, the previous month's blocks will no longer be free. They will be available in our Etsy stores at a cost of $2.
On September 1st the entire pattern will be combined and sold in our Etsy stores for $10.
We hope you appreciate the time we put into creating the BOM quilt and understand that we are keeping the costs to a minimum. If you're quick to get the patterns during the month they are free, there will be no cost to you.

February - Rotary Rita can be found in my Etsy store, HERE.


March - Petey the Poltergeist by Joan can be found in her Etsy store HERE.


March - Jackie the Jockey by Carla can be found in her Etsy store HERE.

April - Tabitha by Joan can be found HERE.

April - Boo The Black Cat by Carla can be found HERE.


We'd love to have you join us!

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